Rihanna Slammed For 'Glamourising Smoking' In 'Talk That Talk'

Rihanna has come under fire for allegedly 'glamourising smoking' and other activities.

The singer, who release new album 'Talk That That' at the end of the month, is seen posing provocatively in a red, white and black outfit sitting on a sidewalk and smoking, before reclining on stairs with a cigarette hanging from her mouth in a number of new press shots.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation of Ireland, where Rihanna's We Found Love music video was filmed, has critised the singer for appearing to 'glamourise smoking' in the video.

A spokesperson for the charity, Doreen Reegan, said: 'Three-quarters of adult smokers start the habit as teenagers, which is why it is so irresponsible of Rihanna to influence her young fan base in this way.

She added: 'After so much hype around the filming of the video it was very disappointing to see Rihanna so blatantly smoking throughout it.

'Artists such as Rihanna are held in high esteem and regarded as role models by millions of young people.
'We are very concerned that young people watching the video will see smoking as glamorous and want to copy her behaviour.'

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