BARRINGTON, Ill. — Pop star Rihanna has dropped in on high school students in a northwestern Chicago suburb.

This article about the visit seems more positive:


Rihanna Barrington High School Visit In Chicago Is 'Huge Deal' To
Students

Barrington High School earned Friday's visit as a reward for
winning the singer's "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" video contest.


The five-minute, student-produced video highlighted the school's volunteer
and community service programs.


The Chicago Sun-Times reports ( ) that the singer told students she admired
their passion and volunteerism. http://bit.ly/10wxpTC


Rihanna showed up more than five hours late, but some in the crowd said she
was worth the wait.


She also posed for photos before heading off to her Friday night concert at
Chicago's United Center.


Barrington freshman Nisha Ali says "the fact that she came here and thanked
us was a huge deal."

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