Rihanna announces second pregnancy with A$ap Rocky during Halftime Show

Rihanna has returned officially, and she is expecting her second child. The long-awaited return of the singer occurred during the 57th Suρer Bowl, an event that many of the star’s admirers jokingly referred to as the “Rihanna concert.”

What was the greatest surprise? During her electrified performance, the international sensation carried an expanding baby bulge, becoming the first woman to headline the Suρer Bowl Halftime Show while carrying a pregnancy-related burden.

Super Bowl Halftime Show Producer: Why Rihanna Performed Alone | Us WeeklyAn agent for the celebrity verified to People that she is expecting her second child. She already has a son with her companion, A$AP Rocky, who was born in May 2022. The summer of 2020 marked the beginning of their romantic relationship; however, the rapper had been open about his interest in his current companion for a number of years prior to that.

The multi-hyphenate, who was born in Barbados, performed during her halftime show some of the most beloved and popular tunes from her decades-long career. Her song selections while performing from a hovering stage included, among others, Rude Boy, Work, We Found Love, Wild Thoughts, Kanye West’s All of the Lights, and Umbrella.

Every song Rihanna performed in 2023 Super Bowl halftime showShe concluded the evening wafting away on her personal stage as pyrotechnics were set off behind her while she performed Diamonds, notably cradling her stomach while singing “I’m alive” on the refrain.

The singer accessorized with a sculpted that was visible beneath a zipped-down red jumpsuit and matched red lipstick.
Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show recap: Pregnant star shines during solo  performance - without Jay ZThe stadium farm arena in Glendale, Arizona, served as the venue for the 57th Suρer Bowl, during which the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs met.

The game has been historically significant for both teams right from the beginning. Not only are spectators witnessing the first-ever NFL matchup between two Black quarterbacks (Jalen Hurts of the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs), but brothers Jason and Travis Kelce are also in competition with one another. 

Rihanna to perform Lift Me Up at the Oscars - BBC NewsNumerous celebrity appearances occurred throughout the evening, including Rihanna’s performance, every commercial, and the audience.

Alicia Silverstone reprised her role as Cher Horowitz from Clueless for a Rakuten commercial; Ben Affleck, following years of viral moments with the Boston-loved brand, had his dreams come true with an advertisement for Dunkin’ Donuts; Steve Martin starred in an advertisement for Pepsi; and Nick Jonas advocated for fellow diabetes patients in an advertisement for Dexcom.