TOUGH GIRL
The annual "Women of the Year" Awards, published by
Glamour Magazine for the past 20 years and sponsored by L'Oreal, pay tribute to women who have made major contributions to entertainment, business, sport, fashion, science and politics. Take a look at this year's leading women.
IN THIS PICTURE: Barbados-born Rihanna, 21, whose hit songs include
Umbrella and
Disturbia, joined the list after taking a public stand on domestic violence and urging other women to follow her lead after being beaten by her ex-boyfriend, singer Chris Brown.
(Text courtesy: Reuters)