Global superstar Rihanna is poised to make a monumental return to music with a series of UK stadium shows, marking her first major tour in a decade. The 37-year-old singer, who has not released a studio album since 2016's Anti, has been secretly planning her live comeback since last summer.
A Decade in the Making: The Long-Awaited Return
According to reports, the nine-time Grammy winner will officially confirm the upcoming tour shortly. This month holds special significance as it marks the tenth anniversary of her acclaimed album Anti, which also coincides with a full decade since she last toured. A source close to the artist revealed the timing feels "massive" to both Rihanna and her team.
"Rihanna is raring to go and cannot wait to get back on the road," the insider stated. They added that the hitmaker had to cancel planned, but unannounced, concerts at the London Stadium last year due to her pregnancy. However, the source noted the delay "couldn't have worked more in her favour," allowing her to focus on her growing family.
Family Life and Fan Pleas for New Music
Rihanna, who welcomed her third child—a daughter named Rocki—with partner A$AP Rocky in September 2023, has been largely focused on her hugely successful Fenty fashion and beauty empires over the last ten years. Despite selling over 250 million records worldwide, her musical output has been on pause.
Fans, however, are desperate for new material. This was highlighted recently when the star commented on a social media post by former Love Island star Montana Brown. Brown joked about the dilemma of "getting hot and sexy or getting pregnant in 2026," to which Rihanna replied, "Wait! So I'm not crazy then? Bet!"
Her followers swiftly flooded the comments, pleading for her to focus on music instead. Comments included urgent requests like:
- "Girl the only thing you need to be popping out is that album PLZZZZZZ"
- "@badgalriri we vote for hot sexy and album release"
- "Need to be pregnant with an album sis"
What to Expect from the Comeback
The insider promises that fans can expect "massive" productions for the upcoming shows, signalling a major event in the pop culture calendar. While specific dates and venues for the UK stadium tour are yet to be announced, the confirmation is expected imminently.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are also parents to two sons: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot, born in 2023. As the artist balances her roles as a mother of three and a business mogul, the planned tour represents a thrilling revival of her first passion: performing. The entertainment world now waits with bated breath for the official announcement that will set stages across the United Kingdom alight once more.
