Before 'Umbrella' was a global hit for Rihanna, the pop song was originally offered to Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige opened up about her “what if” moments as she reflected on her decades-long music career.

The year is 2007 and one song rules them all: Rihanna's infectious, unforgettable “Umbrella.” It's everywhere, and so is the Good Girl Gone Bad singer's cropped, angled hair cut, often styled with a ...

Rihanna twirls a clear umbrella on stage during Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. Photo by Kevin Winter&solGetty Images ...