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We are pleased to announce Michael Herbert as the winner of the Creative Invite to film Rihanna’s highly-anticipated London Concert launching new album “Rated R”.

Hailing from New Jersey, the 24 year-old aspiring filmmaker secured the opportunity to film the global pop star as she performs for this live, worldwide steam. Receiving hundreds of submissions, Michael J. Herbert was voted as the community’s favorite and had the opportunity to use the new Nokia X6 device.

“Winning this competition means so much for a ’starving’ artist such as myself,” said Herbert. “I am thrilled to receive this amazing opportunity to travel to London and have my work seen by such a large audience.”

Roman Scharf, CEO of Talenthouse explained that “through the Rihanna and Nokia invite, Michael will receive global recognition from a worldwide audience watching the concert via Nokia’s live stream.”

Submissions are closed and now it’s time to vote for the best video and contestant who will film Rihanna live in London.

Nokia partnered with Talenthouse to find a Rihanna fan with an eye for talent and an ear for music to work on filming her exclusive concert in London to launch her new album, Rated R.

Rihanna fans around the globe to submitted examples of their work in 20 to 60 second self-recorded clips that show their style of video making.  Now it is time for the global Talenthouse community to decide on who gets to participate in this exciting music project by voting for your favorite submission.

The winning submission will be given access to the private concert with VIP privileges in London on November 16th 2009 and, using the live video stream from their new Nokia X6 device, will showcase their talent to a global audience watching at nokia.com/Rihanna.

A flight to London, accommodation and local transport will be provided.

The submissions are great – Vote for your favorite submission now!