Rihanna - Record Label Shuts Over Bedbug Outbreak

RIHANNA and JAY-Z's record label was forced to shut its New York City offices last month (Jan10) following an outbreak of bedbugs.

Executives at Universal Music Group and Island Def Jam had to close their Manhattan headquarters and call in pest control officers after the parasitic insects were found in the building.

Three floors were fumigated in a bid to banish the bedbugs, but the problem returned this week (beg01Feb10) when a celebrity talent agency downstairs was also forced to close to deal with the problem. Staff at ICM, which represents stars including Megan Fox, Halle Berry and Mickey Rourke, were sent home on Wednesday (03Feb10).

A representative for Universal Music tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "We were aware of the issue and it has been resolved on our floors."