RIHANNA WILL RECEIVE THE ROCK STAR AWARD AT THE 2016 “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

eight-time Grammy® Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist, Rihanna, to receive the Rock Star Award at this year’s BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ Awards on BET. The chart topping singer, executive producer, fashion designer, actress, astute business entrepreneur and philanthropist will help illuminate the triumphs of brilliant Black women in an extraordinary night celebrating Black Girl Magic™. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ acknowledges the achievements of Black women who have broken barriers in the areas of art, music, philanthropy and community service. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2016 will tape on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ and the broadcast will premiere on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT.