For the first time since Chris Brown allegedly beat her, Rihanna stepped out on the red carpet and posed for pictures yesterday. She was attending the New York City annual Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala.

She sported a black Dolce and Gabbana suit and showed off some fresh blond highlights as well. She was the last celebrity to arrive, posing for cameras, but did not talk to any of the press.

Sheesh. Ri-Ri really did stand out with that outfit. It looks a bit to me like she’s just holding it together, which is totally understandable. What I mean is there’s not really any emotion coming from her. She looks a bit like a mannequin to me. Not that I can blame her, though.

Actress Emmy Rossum wrote on her Twitter page, "Rihanna is so sweet and charismatic, she just said hello to me."

She also hung out with her new gal pal, Katy Perry. A source says, "Rihanna and Katy were extremely close. They held hands and hugged almost the entire way up the carpet and were inseparable inside."

Kate Moss and Justin Timberlake co-chaired the event. Other attendees included Victoria Beckham and Madonna.

More pictures after the jump!

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Rihanna shined in yellow at the BET Awards on June 24th where she was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist. She also performed her newest hit “Take a Bow.”

Rihanna definitely stood out in the crowd by dropping her rocker threads for the night and glided down the red carpet with her Giambattista Valli yellow ruffle maxi dress. She does keep with her trend of being bold with the summery bright color and teaming it with a dramatic lavender lip.

Despite walking the red carpet separately, Chris Brown and sat right next to her through out the show, even singing along as she performed. She also sheered him on as he performed his hit “Take You Down” which feature a steamy dance break with mutual friend and R&B starlet Ciara.

Continue reading to see more arrival pictures and stills from the show…

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In honor of Rihanna’s nomination for the BET Awards, check out her red carpet interview with E! News from the red carpet. She was definitely best dress last year with the classy white gown.