Rihanna

2023 - 2 - 11

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Rihanna: There's something exhilarating about performing Super ... (Irish Examiner)

Rihanna has said that as a new mother there is “something exhilarating” about the challenge of performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. The Barbadian singer ...

I just think that’s really important, (it’s) key for people to see the possibilities, and I’m honoured to be doing this,” she said. “That’s the currency now and that’s where it goes, the magnitude of how much it weighs. “But when you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you could take on the world.

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Rihanna's most headline-grabbing looks ahead of her Super Bowl ... (Anglo Celt)

The Barbadian superstar has provided a series of big fashion moments throughout her career.

At the Met Gala 2021 At the Met Gala 2018 At the Met Gala 2017 At the Diamond Ball At the Met Gala 2015 At the Grammys

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Why Rihanna Won't Get Paid For Her Super Bowl Halftime Show (Forbes)

The pop star turned beauty mogul won't earn a dime on Sunday—and it's not because she's a billionaire.

[benefits](https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/02/03/the-biggest-super-bowl-halftime-show-music-sales-boosts-including-shakira-coldplay-beyonc-lady-gaga-and-more/?sh=689f5e042b75) from the exposure to a massive audience. This year, the number of viewers is [expected](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattcraig/2023/02/09/the-money-behind-super-bowl-lvii-14-numbers-you-need-to-know/?sh=36ae053e9906) to top 192 million. “I get involved with every aspect of anything that I do,” Rihanna said Thursday at a press conference ahead of the game. The singer is "The Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world, it's an entertainer's dream to be on a stage like that." “Because I have yet to sleep.” Dre saw a 183% increase in album sales and a 105% bump in on-demand streams, according to data from Luminate. [Vogue](https://www.vogue.com/article/rihanna-first-glimpse-super-bowl-wardrobe) she did so in support of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was ousted from the NFL for kneeling in protest of systemic racism and police brutality. Together the businesses make up the vast majority of Rihanna’s estimated $1.4 billion fortune. [beauty billionaire](https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2021/08/04/fentys-fortune-rihanna-is-now-officially-a-billionaire/?sh=7a0a8f237c96) is set to take the stage as the Apple Music halftime act for Super Bowl LVII in front of an estimated 190 million viewers on Sunday. In October, she released her first single since 2017—“Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. The performance marks Rihanna’s return to music after nearly six years away.

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What Rihanna taught me about intersectionality and inclusion (Chemistry World)

Finding a model for reforming science culture in the Savage x Fenty fashion show. Rihanna hugging a model. Source: © Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.

[report](https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/covering-in-the-workplace.html) that they curate their identity to fit in the workplace. With this critical understanding, we can begin to deconstruct the increased hypervisibility and tokenism, isolation and exclusion that female chemists of colour (and others) experience. I don’t know what it’s like to want to return to an HBCU [Historically Black College and University] to teach, but I know it’s important to you.’ While so many others ignored such a core part of my identity, in those moments, I felt seen and, in turn, valued. She shows us that if we want everyone with the potential to contribute to our most pressing scientific challenges to join our ranks, we must look more carefully at the existing institutions and toxic cultures into which we expect people to contort themselves. This persisting gap can only be explained using an intersectional approach that acknowledges that women of colour employed in science and engineering are more likely to be divorced, separated or never married, slightly more likely to have children in the household, and more likely to be unemployed or underemployed. One evening during a time in which I felt invisible and unwelcome in science, I succumbed to the hype of Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty What was most impactful for me was seeing the range of models in the show: voluptuous to svelte, albino to dark-skinned, young to old, disabled to non-disabled, feminine to androgynous to masculine. No, the clothes seemed designed to accentuate the most beautiful parts of these bodies! At the graduate level, the underrepresentation of women of colour is further exacerbated; they received just 3.7% of doctorates earned by US citizens and permanent residents in the physical sciences. At first glance, that looks a lot like parity; however, a closer look reveals that only 11% of the degrees were earned by women from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, who comprise 17.7% of the population. As a Black/Creole and Asian, remarried mother of a six-year-old and only child to ageing parents, I can attest to the challenges this brings forth. The Barbados-born music icon and entrepreneur had the media’s attention as the world’s wealthiest female musician, even before welcoming her first child and headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.

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Fans are fired up for Rihanna's return at Super Bowl LVII (ScrippsNews)

Fans are already warming up their vocal cords for their favorite Rihanna hit and speculating about a surprise on-stage guest.

Martin Luther King Jr., and now it's a beacon in the Memphis community.By Scripps News The first one will happen before the game between the Eagles and the Chiefs even starts.By Ross D. That's key for people to see the possibilities, and I'm honored to be here," she said. "My whole evite invitation is all around Rihanna," Toyosima said. "I want her to bring out Jay-Z. [Colin Kaepernick](https://scrippsnews.com/stories/colin-kaepernick-protests-during-the-national-anthem/) and the NFL.

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Super Bowl LVII halftime show features Rihanna (Axios)

Rihanna poses for photos after the Super Bowl LVII Apple Music Halftime Show press conference held. Photo: Anthony Behar/Getty Images. For the first time, Apple ...

Fox is broadcasting the big game and it can be watched on cable, most satellite providers or with an over-the-air antenna for free. The pregame starts at 6pm or 3pm PST, with ongoing coverage happening throughout the day. Kickoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is scheduled for 6:30pm EST Sunday, Feb. It’s important for my son to see that.” It’s important for me to do this year. - The music streaming service is inviting fans to experience the pop star’s catalog with their “Spatial Audio” feature, sing along with Apple Music Sing, tune in to Apple Music Radio for commentary and a recap show Monday following the game.

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Rihanna's 2023 Super Bowl halftime show: What to know (Los Angeles Times)

Rihanna is making her much-anticipated comeback at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. Here's what to know about her 13-minute set.

The website reported Thursday that A$AP Rocky, who welcomed a [baby boy with Rihanna in May](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-05-19/rihanna-asap-rocky-baby-born), is also rumored to be joining the singer. “So it’s a celebration of that.” She told Apple Music that being a mother prompted her to perform. While some fans might miss some songs, Rihanna said “that’s going to be OK. I just couldn’t be a sellout. I couldn’t be an enabler. The football game will air on Fox. You’re trying to cram 17 years of work into 13 minutes.” The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will battle it out for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. “You only have 13 minutes. “[The halftime show is] going to be a celebration of my catalog in the best way that we could have put it together,” she told Apple Music. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

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10Trax: Underrated Rihanna (Notion)

As 2023 celebrates Rihanna's return to music we've compiled a 10Trax of her underrated releases ahead of her forthcoming album.

Taken from ‘Loud’ the album, “Complicated” is another under-appreciated single with a gripping hook. Another track taken from her album ‘Loud’ it’s clear the artist was in her sad girl era with this one. The vocal chemistry between Rihanna and Nicki on this release is unparalleled.

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Rihanna, In Her Own Words (ELLE.com)

“When it comes to matte liquid lipstick, we all know the deal—intense pigment often comes with intense dryness. I wanted to fix that. Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon ...

And that’s how I treat fragrance today: I want it to exude everything that I feel, everything that I am, and everything that I want to be.” It should never feel like pressure or a uniform.’ I hope that carries on, because it’s an incredibly joyful and freeing way to live.” That’s why we call it a ‘velvet matte.’ It comes in a range of five shades of reds, pinks, and neutrals that are flexible and work on everyone.” Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick has a luxe formula that’s creamy and whipped so that the color glides on and feels plush but won’t crack. “Becoming a mother has only added to the inspiration in my life. Instead, let me fill you in on what she’s been up to: caring for her new baby boy, headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show (her first live performance since 2018), and continuing to release sell-out-within-minutes pieces with

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Rihanna raves about motherhood saying it 'has only added to the ... (Irish Mirror)

Rihanna welcomed her son in May last year and has now said becoming a mother has 'only added to her inspiration' as she prepares for her Super Bowl halftime ...

They have yet to announce the name of their baby, who is now almost nine months old. "It's important for the representation and it's important for my son to see that," Rihanna said during the interview. She added: "That's a big part of why I want to do this show, representing for my country, representing for immigrants, representing for black people. Rihanna also admitted recently that it's been difficult to find time to spend with her baby and said work will always "rob you of time with your child". [Rihanna](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/rihanna) has opened up about the way motherhood has impacted her career, as she said [her son has "added to the inspiration](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/rihanna-admits-its-been-almost-29178907) in my life". Speaking about how the different parts of her life come together, the Umbrella hitmaker said: "Becoming a mother has only added to the inspiration in my life."

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It's wild that Rihanna won't get paid for her Super Bowl halftime show (The A.V. Club)

As per Big Game tradition, one of the planet's biggest musical stars will be working "for exposure" at this Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show.

(To say nothing of lucrative expansions to their social media brands, as millions of new followers dutifully filed in.) Even without a new album to announce—or an actual, take-the-check-to-the-bank payday—this Sunday is already gearing up to be a very successful day for Rihanna and all her associated brands. All that being said, while Rihanna won’t be getting paid for her time, it’s not like she won’t be getting paid: Forbes also runs some statistics on how much clout recent Super Bowl performers have picked up in the immediate wake of their halved time performances, and they’re considerable. [as a recent Forbes piece did](https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2023/02/10/why-rihanna-wont-get-paid-for-her-super-bowl-halftime-show/?sh=4fe7ad745622)—that the [NFL doesn’t pay Rihanna](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a35405738/super-bowl-halftime-performers-money/) to come over and put on a several-minute musical spectacular on their behalf. The League does foot the bill, with help from sponsors like this year’s Apple Music, for the costs of the performance, although not always completely; [The Weeknd](https://www.wmagazine.com/story/the-weekend-super-bowl-performance-price) and Dr. (Forbes didn’t get a comment back from Rihanna’s people about whether she was making a similar outlay for her own show this year.) Lady Gaga picked up a brief but potent 1000 percent bump in streams and album sales immediately after her 2017 show; Mary J.

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