News Fix: Rihanna May Have To Cancel Tour Dates Due to Poor Ticket Sales

Rihanna may be hot on the radio, iTunes, and your favorite magazine cover, but that doesn't mean people are willing to shell out cash to see the 'What's My Name' singer live on tour. The NY Post is reporting the following:

"It has been a big disappointment," our source said. "The ticket sales in big US cities like Boston are so bad, they will barely cover basics like the lighting and other arena costs. Tour managers are begging local radio stations to do giveaways.

But an insider said, "She should've been doing theaters and smaller venues. She's not ready to headline an arena tour." Sources say while the ticket sales are sluggish, Rihanna is demanding all of the bells and whistles to make it a blow-out show. "It's the normal diva requests," an insider said, "which is tolerated, when you make money."

So the question is, why does no one want to see Rihanna live? Artists like Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Britney Spears and Katy Perry do not appear to be having this problem. But Rihanna lacks the vocal abilities of Beyonce and Lady Gaga, the dance skills of Britney Spears and the personality and charisma of Katy Perry. Would you go see Rihanna live? I wouldn't spend my money on her live show.