Rihanna: Why I Love Being Single

Success is still pouring down on Rihanna. Her summer anthem “Umbrella” (off her nearly platinum album Good Girl Gone Bad) spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The single Barbados native, 19, also scored five MTV Video Music Award nominations and will perform live on the September 9 broadcast.

She took a break from shooting the video for her third single, “Hate That I Love You” with Ne-Yo to talk with Us.

On what we can expect at the VMAs: “I am performing my single 'Shut Up and Drive.' It’s my first time performing at the VMAs, so I am really excited! And I’m nominated for a lot of awards in some huge categories, so I feel great."

On why she’s been wearing a cast on her foot: “I broke my toe. I hit it into a chair while I was in Cancun on vacation. The first night we got there, I woke up at 4:30 a.m. and I was on my way to my best friend’s bedroom to wake her up to go to the pool with me when I hit it on a chair real hard. Luckily, I don’t have an American driver’s license, as it’s my driving foot!”

On how she stays in shape: “Right now I’m not in the best shape. I haven’t been able to go to the gym because of my foot. I usually do cardio, Pilates and eat right. But I ate ice cream three times a day on vacation!”

On whether she’s dating anyone: “No, I’m single. I like being single because you can explore new things. At times, not having commitment is great!”

Re: Rihanna: Why I Love Being Single

She's 19...she should be single and enjoying herself. Good for her.

I can't believe that cast is for a broken toe! I just taped mine when it broke...I didn't think they casted them.