Rihanna Admits She Didn’t Intend To Reveal Pregnancy At Super Bowl LVII

Rihanna says that she originally planned not to reveal her second pregnancy during the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in February, but it was unavoidable. Speaking with Access Hollywood at the launch party for the Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty, Rihanna reflected on the iconic performance.

“Here’s the thing – I did what I had to do, right?” she said. “My jumper couldn’t zip up. No one knew I was pregnant, I just told my stylist to make sure it’s stretchy. So the under arm was stretchy and this was baggy but you know, the zip. It just stopped right there, so it had to be what it had to be!”

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Rihanna Attends Fenty x Puma Launch Party

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 18: Rihanna attends the FENTY x PUMA sneaker launch party at NeueHouse Los Angeles on December 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage,)

The choreographer for the show, Parris Goebel, previously discussed how Rihanna’s pregnancy factored into the process during an interview with Good Morning America just days after the game. Goebel said that they originally planned to have her in something baggy to hide the baby bump, but when she showed up, she was much farther along in the pregnancy than anyone realized. “She was going to maybe wear something baggy that didn’t really show and then leading up to the show we were just like, ‘Oh, she’s really showing,’” Goebel recalled. Check out Rihanna’s interview with Access Hollywood below.

Rihanna Speaks About Her Kids

Elsewhere in the conversation, Rihanna discussed her relationship with ASAP Rocky. She admitted that seeing him become a father has been a “major turn-on.” “I loved him differently as a dad. This is major, major like, it’s a turn-on,” she said. “It’s just like, ‘Wow! What a leader, what a great, patient, loving (dad). And my kids are obsessed with him. I’m just a background, I’m an extra. Yep! It happens! … It doesn’t matter if it’s girls or boys, they love their dad differently and I love to see it.” Be on the lookout for further updates on ASAP Rocky and Rihanna on HotNewHipHop.

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Usher Recalls JAY-Z Calling Him About Super Bowl Halftime: “It’s Time”

Usher says that his “big homie” JAY-Z was the one to inform him he would be performing at the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. He recalled the phone call during an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music after the announcement.

“But when I got this call… he said, ‘It’s time, it’s magic time. You know, it’s time for you to have that moment.’ I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Usher said, detailing the conversation with JAY-Z. “He’s like, ‘The Super Bowl.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, you ready? Absolutely.’”

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Usher Backstage With JAY-Z On “The Black Album Tour”

Usher and Jay-Z during Jay-Z “The Black Album Tour” Live at Madison Square Garden – Backstage at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage for New York Post)

Usher later reflected on his residency in Las Vegas feeling like it culminated in this moment. “And it was like this was destined to happen,” Usher added. “I think that everything that led up to that moment, going to Las Vegas for my residency for the last two years. The legacy, obviously, that is the music, the celebration of entertainment in that place. It’s the City of Lights. You know, it’s always been a place where entertainers go and find love and passion, connection to their fans. So for the Super Bowl to have made its way to Las Vegas while we were in Vegas, having such an amazing two years…”

Usher On Getting The Call From JAY-Z

 
 
 
 
 
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On top of the performance, Usher also plans to release a new album titled Coming Home on the same day. He described it as a “celebration” to Lowe. “More than anything, it’s a celebration of music. Coming home in many other ways as you get more acclimated. When I put out more records and also to put more visuals, actually begin to really understand it. But I think that it is something to be celebrated.” The game is set to kick off on February 11, 2024, at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. Be on the lookout for further updates on Usher’s performance on HotNewHipHop.

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