Rihanna’s Team Confirms She Is Pregnant With Second Child After Stellar Halftime Show Performance

Topline

Rihanna’s representative confirmed to multiple outlets on Sunday evening that she is pregnant with her second child after the singer’s performance during the Super Bowl halftime show was showered with critical acclaim.

Key Facts

First reported by the Hollywood Reporter, the confirmation by Rihanna’s team came after the sight of her baby bump during the performance triggered immediate speculation on social media.

The 34-year-old singer’s 13-minute solo set included many of her greatest hits, including “We Found Love,” “Diamonds” and “Work.”

Sunday night’s performance was the singer’s first live performance in seven years as she has not released a new album since 2016.

The singer has a nine-month-old son with her partner A$AP Rocky.

Crucial Quote

In an interview late last week, the singer revealed she had some doubts about performing at the Superbowl after first getting the call. “I was like, ‘Psst, you sure?’ I’m three months postpartum, like, should I be making major decisions like this now? Like I might regret this. But when you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you could take on the world, you could do anything.”

Surprising Fact

As is customary for headline performers at the halftime show, Rihanna wasn’t paid a single dime for her performance on Sunday. This is because performing during the year’s most-watched television event comes with its own unique perks. The estimated viewership for the performance is expected to be around 192 million, which will likely result in a boost in music sales and streaming numbers. In 2017, for example, Lady Gaga’s halftime show performance was followed by 1000% increase in album and song sales for the singer, according to Billboard.

Further Reading

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