Rihanna to Release New Album and Headline Glastonbury

Rihanna's fans may soon see the release of her much-anticipated ninth studio album, following a seven-year hiatus since her last album, Anti, in 2016. Reports suggest that the singer-songwriter has been experimenting with various genres, but much of her work was scrapped as she sought to create a fresh sound that reflects her current life stage. An insider revealed that while some songs have been reworked, the majority were discarded when she returned to the drawing board earlier this year. In addition to her new music, Rihanna is reportedly set to headline the prestigious Glastonbury Festival in England in 2025. This performance is expected to be a significant highlight of her return to the music scene, coinciding with a major tour planned in collaboration with Live Nation. The festival has previously featured top acts like Elton John and Guns N' Roses, making Rihanna's participation a highly anticipated event. Rihanna's return to music will follow the release of her partner A$AP Rocky's fourth album, Don't Be Dumb, scheduled for August 30, 2023. He recently released a single featuring their two-year-old son, RZA, as part of his promotional efforts for his debut fashion collection, American Sabotage. In addition to her music endeavors, Rihanna is also producing Paramount Animation's The Smurfs Movie, which is set to hit theaters in the US and UK on February 14, 2025. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, and James Corden, further showcasing Rihanna's expanding influence in the entertainment industry.