R&B's new queen Rihanna, who is recovering from a foot injury, took some time out to talk to Us Weekly about her upcoming VMA performance, how she stays in shape, and why she loves being single. Here are some highlights from the interview...

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.

source: US Weekly