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Tending to her all-important business matters, Rihanna was looking colorful as she arrived for a business meeting in New York City on Thursday (July 30).

The “Umbrella” songstress was dropped off by a chauffeured ride for the day’s duties, strutting past paparazzi while chewing on a red Twizzler along the way.

As previously reported by Gossip Center, recent reports from MTV claim that Rihanna is “in shock” after ex-beau Chris Brown decided to make an online video apology.

A friend of the singer says that Brown’s choice to make a public apology for forgiveness of the assault that took place back in February was selfish and hurtful. “She’s in total shock,” explained the friend. “It was like he gave her another blow, albeit one of a different kind.”

Rihanna had been keeping the situation very private and out of the public. “All she knows it that it’s in the news again and that’s the one thing she didn’t want,” continued the source. “She’s been trying to put it behind her and move on as fast as possible. They spoke earlier last week and Chris made no mention of any public statement then.”