The artist surprised by showing her bulging “baby bump” in the final stretch of her presentation (Twitter/@indie5051)
Rihanna’s long-awaited performance at halftime of Super Bowl LVII generated more than one surprise for the entire public, because during the show the singer from Barbados announced that she is expecting her second child.
The businesswoman also put on a spectacular performance that began with her descent from above on an acrylic platform and dressed in a red jumpsuit, with gloves and boots in the same tone. Surrounded by dozens of dancers dressed in white, the acclaimed star made a tour of around 13 minutes for songs from her career that now adds up to 17 years.
“RiRi” began her show with Bitch Better Have My Money, elevated on said platform over another red one that crossed the playing field. Where Have You Been, Only Girl (In the World), We Found Love continued on the show whose colorful choreography featured dancers suspended from other acrylic platforms and along the court.
Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Recordist artist Rihanna performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Leading her dance troupe, Rihanna danced more smoothly, which was initially criticized on social networks: “She moves like she’s lazy”, “What happened, she’s not the dynamic Rihanna who did impressive choreographies”, “No He is giving his all in the dance”.
Rihanna performs during the NFL Super Bowl 57 halftime show between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
In addition, it was striking that the famous 34-year-old wore a not very revealing wardrobe, a somewhat different image from the one presented by the artist, who on several occasions has worn fitted and sensual outfits. However, it soon made sense as Rihanna uncovered her body and revealed her bulging belly, which she on a couple of occasions pointed to in direct reference.
In this way, in the middle of the performance, the pop star let her thousands of fans around the world know that she is expecting her second baby. Social networks immediately went crazy and the general comment was that the announcement of a new pregnancy was the best surprise that the artist could have given her fans.
Rihanna’s halftime performance of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs quest to win the coveted NFL trophy was doubly special, as Rihanna reappeared onstage after six years of staying out of the spotlight and focused. in her facet as a businesswoman in the cosmetic industry.
Rihanna performs during the NFL Super Bowl 57 halftime show between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
In addition, the interpreter became the first figure to act pregnant at the sports festival that is seen every year by millions of viewers in the world.
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