Rihanna shined bright like a diamond during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show on Sunday night – with a little extra glow.
The 34-year-old pop superstar, who welcomed a baby boy with rapper A$AP Rocky last May, showed off her baby bump while suspended high above the field.
Wearing a bright red Loewe jumpsuit and bustier with MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross Low Sneakers and Alaïa coats, Rihanna went through a dozen of her hits dating back to 2007 during a performance that blended live singing and vocal tracks while backed by dancers in all-white.
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There were no surprise guests, even though her set list included songs that were originally released as collaborations with artists like Drake, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Kanye West and Jay-Z.
Rihanna performed 2015’s “Bitch Better Have My Money," 2011’s “Where Have You Been," 2010’s “Only Girl (In The World)," 2011’s “We Found Love," 2009’s “Rude Boy," 2016’s “Work," 2017’s “Wild Thoughts," 2012’s “Pour It Up," 2010’s “All Of The Lights," 2009’s “Run This Town," 2007’s “Umbrella," and 2012’s “Diamonds."
At Thursday's press conference – where Rihanna not-so-subtly kept her midsection covered up – the singer said it was a challenge "deciding how to maximize 13 minutes but also celebrate." She added: "I think we did a pretty good job of narrowing it down."
Rihanna at a press conference on Feb. 9. Anthony Behar /PA Images/Getty Images
Among the thousands watching the show inside the stadium were A$AP Rocky, Adele, Jay-Z, Questlove and Lil Uzi Vert.
Past Super Bowl halftime show headliners Shakira and Katy Perry offered their support in tweets before the big game.
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Rihanna's pregnancy (which was later confirmed by her rep) suggests that a rumoured tour announcement is not imminent. Many solo artists who have headlined the halftime show have used the exposure to make announcements about new albums or tours.
Rihanna's first pregnancy was announced in January 2022 via paparazzi-style pics by celebrity photographer Miles Diggs in the Harlem neighbourhood of New York City.
Last April, she told Vogue she had no intention of covering up her baby bump with baggy clothes. “When I found out I was pregnant, I thought to myself, ‘There’s no way I’m going to go shopping in no maternity aisle,’” Rihanna explained. “I’m sorry—it’s too much fun to get dressed up. I’m not going to let that part disappear because my body is changing.
“I’m hoping that we were able to redefine what’s considered ‘decent’ for pregnant women. My body is doing incredible things right now, and I’m not going to be ashamed of that. This time should feel celebratory. Because why should you be hiding your pregnancy?”
Watch Rihanna's full Super Bowl LVII halftime show performance here.