Month: July 2024

SHE has become something of an enigma in the six years since she last released an album.

But Rihanna is finally gearing up to let fans see behind the curtain, signing a huge deal with Apple to document her return to the stage in 2023.

Rihanna will perform the biggest single gig of her life on February 12 when she headlines American football’s Super Bowl half-time showCredit: Getty
The Umbrella singer, who gave birth to a son this year, will perform the biggest single gig of her life on February 12 when she headlines American football’s Super Bowl half-time show.

And the cameras for her behind-the-scenes documentary will be there to capture it all.

A music insider said: “There is a massive appetite for everything to do with Rihanna, especially as this will be her major return to the stage for the first time in years. She will be recorded during rehearsals and meetings in the lead-up to the big night and give an insight into what her life is really like now she is returning to pop as a mum.

“Rihanna is a massive force to be reckoned with when it comes to music and so Apple has paid millions.

‘Pressure is immense’

“The Super Bowl is one of, if not the, biggest stages in the world, so her show was always going to be huge. Add on top of that it’s a live comeback and the pressure is immense.

“She is keen for the world to remember why she is one of the greatest performers of all time.”

The US sporting event will take place at the 63,000-capacity State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

This year’s event saw Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J Blige and 50 Cent all take to the stage.

RIHANNA has shared her first video of her son with boyfriend A$AP Rocky.

Rihanna, 34, uploaded an adorable look at her baby boy on TikTok.

Rhianna shared a peek of her baby boy on social mediaCredit: TikTok/Rihanna

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Rihanna noticed her baby was ‘trying to get mommy’s phone’Credit: TikTok/Rihanna
The two appeared to be inside a moving vehicle in the short video.

While staring out the window, the smiling baby was strapped to his chair and buckled to his seat.

The little one squeaked and laughed while staring at the camera.

The precious infant then raised both hands and wiggled his fingers, as if he were trying to put the cell in his mouth.

Rihanna said: “You trying to get mommy’s phone?”

HER FIRST CHILD

This post came seven months after she and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky, also 34, welcomed their baby son in May.

The couple confirmed they were expecting their first child together in January.

The music stars have known each other for almost a decade, but their relationship turned romantic back in 2020.

During her pregnancy, Rihanna flaunted her baby bump in various revealing outfits.

She frequently bared her belly and wore daring lingerie-inspired looks during public outings.

BABY’S NAME?

Although she shared her son’s face online, the Umbrella singer did not reveal his name.

In a recent interview with Washington Post, the Ocean’s 8 actress explained why she and her partner have been so secretive about revealing their baby’s moniker.

She said: “We just didn’t get around to it yet really. We’ve just been living.

“But I guess there’s a certain freedom that comes with a kind of just, like, getting it out there.”

BABY’S DEBUT

At the start of 2022, the singer and the rapper posed together, as she debuted her baby bump, according to PEOPLE.

The duo made the announcement together in Harlem, New York, as Rihanna unbuttoned her long pink jacket to display her baby belly.

Her pregnant belly was also covered in fancy jewelry.

The Dancing in the Dark hitmaker and the rap star held hands during their stroll across the snowy streets of the Big Apple.

DATE NIGHT

After giving birth, Rihanna has not been shy about showing off her post-partum figure.

The Battleship action star and the Fashion Killa rapper were recently spotted together as they left the restaurant, Carbone.

The two spent a romantic evening together at the celebrity hotspot.

Rihanna stunned in a strapless black dress and completed the fancy look with a leather purse on a chunky gold chain.

Her black gown reached the floor as she strutted across in her sandals.

The sheer material of the dress teased her underwear and belly button as she walked out of the restaurant.

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Rihanna did not reveal the baby’s name in the TikTok videoCredit: TikTok/Rihanna

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Rihanna gave birth to her first child back in MayCredit: AFP

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Rihanna pictured with her baby daddy A$AP RockyCredit: Getty

GOOD things come in threes, and so do tours from female pop superstars.

I can reveal Rihanna is on the brink of a major comeback with live shows set to be announced imminently, hot on the heels of Madonna and Beyonce.

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Rihanna is plottig a world tour and could perform in the UK in 2024Credit: Getty

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Rihanna will perform at the upcoming Super Bowl half-time showCredit: Getty
She will headline the Super Bowl half-time show next Sunday and will then unveil her full comeback, including new music and a tour across North America later this year.

In good news for fans on this side of the Atlantic, I’m told she will then be performing over here next year.

But you may have to travel to see her, as she is planning mini residencies in major cities, to save her having to move venues every day.

A music insider said: “Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance will be one of the best of all time.

“She’s been working overtime on every element of the show.

“The list of songs that made the cut are pretty comprehensive and touch on every era of Rihanna including the new one she’s about to embark on.

“She has her North American dates ready to announce for 2023 after the Super Bowl and it will be a matter of time before European dates are announced for 2024.

“Her plan is to set up mini residencies in major cities rather than visit multiple places.

“She wants her next global outing to be swift and easy as she plans to refocus on Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty after her brief return to music.”

 

RIHANNA has finally released the name of her new son, and fans are confused by her choice.

Rihanna, 35, and her partner A$AP Rocky, 34, had their first child together almost a year ago on May 13, 2022.

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The name was released after a news outlet discovered the baby’s birth certificateCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The couple has another little one on the way, but until today the name of their first son was unknown.

The Daily Mail reported the name of Rihanna’s child after they obtained his birth certificate.

The almost-one-year-old is named RZA Athelston Mayers.

He’s apparently named after the producer and rapper RZA- who is also the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Up until this information dropped, the boy’s name was presumed to be Noah.

FANS IN SHOCK

Fans rushed to social media after the baby’s name dropped online, and many are shocked and confused about the inspiration behind the name.

One fan on Twitter said, “Not Rihanna naming that baby after a Wu-Tang Clan, I can see why she tried to keep it secret.”

Another was in full denial, “Now I know d**n well Rihanna ain’t name that baby that…”

“The houses they are viewing are gorgeous but their main concern is really good security and an ­amazing location.

“They won’t spend their money on any old place, but they would like to get a deal done sooner rather than later so that it’s ready for the next time the family is in town. Rihanna’s due date is fast approaching but she has loved her getaway to France and can’t wait to return.”

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky named their son RZA Athelston MayersCredit: Splash

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The baby boy seems to be named after RZA, the leader of the Wu-Tang ClanCredit: Instagram/badgalriri

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Fans are shocked by the name, and some think Rihanna let A$AP Rocky name their sonCredit: Splash

POP star Rihanna breastfeeds her baby boy as she launches her first maternity lingerie range.

The singer, whose Savage X Fenty brand is valued at more than £2billion, revealed the collection by posing with her 15-month-old RZA.

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New-mum Rihanna wears her own line of nursing bras as she poses with her son RZA
Rihanna, 35, wore a black nursing bra from her new line as she grinned blissfully into camera.

The photographs were shared on Instagram yesterday with the caption: “Not your mama’s maternity bras.

“Designed by Rihanna, approved by baby RZA.”

Rihanna, who is now pregnant with her second child with her partner — rapper A$AP Rocky — hopes to plug a gap in the market for more stylish maternity wear.

She said: “The new maternity capsule is about bringing that confidence and comfort to mums at every stage of their journeys.

“I want to remind people you can still channel sexiness and feel good while being a parent.”

Rihanna, who is due to give birth in the coming weeks, joins a number of stars who have shared snaps of their breastfeeding journey with fans online.

US model Ashley Graham often posts pictures feeding her twins Malachi and Roman.

Fellow models Emily Ratajkowski, Miranda Kerr, Chrissy Teigen and Gisele Bündchen have all followed suit — plus ex-Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh.

Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon often shares candid photographs of her maternity experiences, saying in 2019 she hoped to show that: “Mummas, you are incredible.”

Rihanna’s maternity line is available online with prices ranging from £27 to £47. She has an estimated net worth of £1.1billion.

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Emily Ratajkowski has shared photos of her breastfeeding her little one

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Chrissy Teigen plays with a doll whilst breastfeeding her daughter Esti

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Millie Mackintosh has two daughters Sienna and Aurelia

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Gisele Bündchen shares a precious moment with her baby girl

VICTORIA Beckham made her debut appearance on The Kardashians season five premiere when Kim rocked up late to her Paris fashion show.

The Hulu reality series kicked off its fifth season with Kim in Paris as the made a series of high-profile appearances at Paris Fashion Week.

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Cameras captured Victoria as she welcomed Kim to her fashion showCredit: Splash

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They posed together on the set of The KardashiansCredit: Hulu
Kim and mum Kris Jenner had been invited to watch the former Spice Girl’s A-list show after Victoria handpicked Kendall Jenner to be the closing model.

Victoria has been friendly with the family for a number of years with her husband David Beckham even helping to organise a trip to some of England’s top football clubs for Kim and her son Saint last year.

With Kim and Kris eager to see Kendall strut her stuff at the event, disaster soon struck when they ran into traffic on Paris’ busy roads.

The disaster car journey through the city saw the mother-daughter duo, accompanied by Kris’ boyfriend Corey Gamble, twenty minuted late.

Victoria and her team graciously delayed the start of the show until whenever Kim made her arrival as a result of the special invite handed out to her.

Kim looked sensational as she flaunted her enviable curves in a chic lilac silk dress.

The star looked incredible in the floor-length gown as she took her seat on the front row alongside her mother and Corey as well as Vogue US Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour and Victoria’s hubby, David.

However, Kim admitted she was left embarrased by her lateness as she predicted the backlash that would be to come.

Speaking to the camera, Kim said: “The car ride took us an hour so we are twenty minutes late to the show.

“I’m not late like that, I am very respectful of people’s time and I fell really bad that we are late.

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“I’m just stressed out as I just know what is gonna come and for everyone to start with this story that we held up the show.

“‘Who do they think they are’, and that Anna was mad and that we don’t like each other.

“If anything I think we have to be extra on-time, extra early and just not give anyone a reason to talk s***.”

Victoria, 50, did not appear to mind as she quickly raced over to chat to Kim after the show drew to a close.

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Kim arrived late to the show after getting stuck in trafficCredit: Splash

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Kris and her partner Corey were also in attendanceCredit: Getty
The girl band star gushed over Kendall and how she had performed in the show.

She praised her as being “sweet and kind” as she gave Kim an update on all the backstage antics.

They then posed for a series of photos together as they brushed off the show’s delayed opening.

NORTH West has shared what she thought of her mom’s big acting role on American Horror Story.

The preteen gave her feedback on her mom’s performance during the latest episode of the family’s Hulu show, The Kardashians.

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North West revealed her true thoughts about her mother Kim’s acting in American Horror Story: DelicateCredit: Hulu

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It happened on the latest episode of The Kardashians where Kim and North watched the episode’s premiere with friends and familyCredit: Hulu

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Kim played the role of Siobhan Corbyn in the series, which premiered in SeptemberCredit: FX
In the scene, Kim, 43, and North, 10, gathered with family and friends at Scott Disick’s house to watch an episode of AHS: Delicate, from the FX anthology that premiered in September.

Kim had a featured role in the series, playing Siobhan Corbyn, who is Anna’s (Emma Roberts) best friend and publicist.

The Skims founder admitted in a confessional interview that she was nervous about what people would think of her acting chops and worried that she’d “suck.”

However, after the screening, Kim and her sister, Khloe, 39, shared fans’ comments on social media and were pleased with the amount of positive feedback.

“They always want to hate, and it’s such a good feeling when people are responding well to something,” the reality star confessed.

THE REACTIONS

Kim’s eldest child, North, also had some good things to say about her mother’s acting, at one point telling the cameras, “I couldn’t even believe it was her. She was so good.”

Meanwhile, Kim’s 8-year-old son, Saint, previously admitted that he wasn’t a fan of the spooky makeup her character donned in the episode.

Critics initially doubted Kim’s ability to pull off the role, especially given her little experience in acting.

However, showrunner, Ryan Murphy, adored Kim’s performance, which momager Kris Jenner, 68, relayed on The Kardashians, telling her daughter that he thought she should act full time.