Rihanna was among those surprised by the news that Jay-Z and Beyonce wed in secret last week.

“I didn’t know,” Rihanna was quoted as telling People magazine at a benefit for her Believe Foundation and DKMS this week. “No one knew!”

The admission might shock some who see Jay-Z and Rihanna as close friends given the important role the rapper has played in propelling her musical career. But it’s probably for the best given the alleged past tensions between the two women. (Beyonce has always denied these rumurs by the way)

Regardless, Rihanna appears very happy for the married couple!

You better have some serious cred if you think you have a shot at dating R&B princess Rihanna. The singer has revealed rap mogul Jay-Z has assumed the role of screening men who are interested in a date.

“I just found out from a mutual friend that guys will talk to Jay first before they try to approach me,” People magazine quoted the Umbrella singer as saying.

“Jay has my best interests in mind. If it’s a good guy I know Jay won’t shut him down. But if he’s not, Jay will be like, ‘No, no, no.’”

Rihanna told People that her preference for a man is a ‘tall guy who has a sense of humor, loves to laugh, has a good time and good conversation.’ Her ideal date is simply ‘low key, just hanging out and watching a movie.’