Rihanna pulls off incredible Super Bowl halftime performance on floating platform

Rihanna has just pulled off an incredible set after taking to the stage for her long-awaited Super Bowl halftime performance.

In what was her first live gig in over five years, the 34-year-old singer descended from the rafters, dressed in a striking red outfit and flanked by a group of dancers.

She then treated the thousands in the stadium and millions watching back at home to a medley of her hits, including 'We Found Love', 'Diamonds', 'Rude Boy', 'Umbrella', and 'Work', to name just a few.

"Everyone involved in the direction, choreography, staging, dancing, and construction deserves so much credit for that #SuperBowl HT show."

Speaking about her decision to perform at the Super Bowl, despite having boycotted it for several years, Rihanna previously said that it was about time.

She said: "I felt like it was now or never for me. 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."

But while she tore the roof off Arizona's State Farm Stadium, Rihanna won't receive a penny for her performance.

As is customary, performers don't get anything for their halftime set.

This is down to the fact that they're getting to play in front of the largest audience they'll most likely ever have, which will no doubt have a big impact on their record sales.

In 2020, Jennifer Lopez gained a whopping 2.3 million new followers across social media channels after she and Shakira performed.

And last year saw Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and 50 Cent take to the stage.

As a result, each of them enjoyed a boost to their bank balance as well.

The show also marks Rihanna's return to the spotlight, having released her first new music in six years in 2022 with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song 'Lift Me Up'.

So it's a great opportunity for her to get some free publicity. Which won't hurt sales, I wouldn't imagine.