this is what rita had to say about the rihanna comparisons:

“I don’t know, know Rihanna. I’ve met her a few times through industry events. It’s always been perfectly cool. I don’t know what people are trying to do but I think it’s a compliment

I can’t change my face. I’ve been blonde for literally seven years. I’ve had this look for a long time.

When my music comes out, I think this will all go away. When you recognize something and you start acknowledging the important shit, I feel like it’s just going to go away. But right now, it’s a compliment. I really like that comparison because she’s hot and she’s doing her thing. I’d rather be compared to her than someone rubbish.”