Eminem and Rihanna are teaming up to film the music video for ‘Love the Way You Lie’.

The sudden decision was confirmed via Twitter by director Joseph Kahn: “Video is gonna happen. Lots of work to do now. Video is awarded. Starts shooting Tuesday. Eminem & Rihanna. Off we go!”

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The two stars performed the track together for the first time at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at the Activision E3 2010 preview event on June 14, 2010:

‘Love the Way You Lie’ is taken from Eminem’s chart topper ‘Recovery’, which includes the self-motivating track ‘I’m Not Afraid’: