CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT + CHRIS BROWN'S BODYGUARD BEATS UP PAPPARAZZI....

Yesterday, Rihanna and fella Chris Brown made their way to International Plaza. The couple were careful not to be seen together as they browsed Kenneth Cole. Whilst Chris skateboarded his way around the mall, Rihanna heading to the Cheesecake Factory with her best friend/assistant Melissa Ford in tow. Check out some pics of Rihanna and Melissa at International Plaza yesterday afternoon:

[PHOTO'S: LUIS SANTANA/TAMPABAY]

Rihanna has deservingly become a recognised fashionista. And earlier this morning, a 25-year-old paparazzi Luis Santana (who took the pics above) was beaten and robbed near Vintage Ultra Lounge in downtown St. Pete while trying to take pictures of Chris celebrating his 19th birthday. Chris and Rihanna were at a private party at the club, so he headed over there and got permission from Vintage security to take photographs outside. After the club closed at 2 a.m., he waited outside for another half-hour or so, catching sight of Chris as he left. The singer's bodyguard then chased him into the street and beat him up also damaging his camera in the process. READ ON FOR THE FULL SCOOP. I really hope Chris didn't order his bodyguard to beat up that pap. Not a good look at all.

Here are some brand new pictures of Alicia Keys performing at the Staples Center in LA yesterday:





Rocking it out as usual.

Last night, Mel B and hubby Stephen Belafonte were seen leaving STK restaurant looking the worse for wear:



The 32-year-old is already eyeing her next business venture - she's in talks to release a fitness DVD.

Mel is not frigid when it comes to action and getting sweaty. She and hubby just couldn't wait to get home and have sex:

..... and putting their driver in a VERY uncomfortable situation. His facial expression said it all. Poor chap didn't know where to put himself.