Rihanna’s tour behind ‘Anti,’ her most recent record, ended in 2016. Her fans have been clamoring for her return to the concert stage ever since. PHOTO: ELENA DI VINCENZO/GETTY IMAGES
The superstar has remained largely silent on record and on the stage for seven years, fueling intense anticipation for her halftime show performance
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We still don't have an album, but at least we witnessed Rihanna's return to the stage with an epic Super Bowl 57 halftime show on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Scroll through to see all the best photos, starting out with her baggy, bright red ensemble.
CaptionRihanna was feeling herself during the halftime show performance.
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A full shot of Rihanna during the halftime show performance. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES
Rihanna floated over the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during her performance.
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Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage.
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Rihanna prepares to perform before the halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl 57. SETH WENIG, AP Rihanna performs with dancers dressed in white jumpsuits surrounding her. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna performed some of her biggest hits during the halftime show. MIKE COPPOLA, GETTY IMAGES She danced and delivered a high-energy performance.
EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna performs during the halftime show. ANGELA WEISS, AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage. BRYNN ANDERSON, AP Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna safely walks onto the stage from the floating stage. MIKE COPPOLA, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna smiles big during her performance. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna performs onstage. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna performs onstage. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna performs onstage. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna performs onstage. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES Rihanna onstage. EZRA SHAW, GETTY IMAGES
The one and only Sheryl Lee Ralph performed "Life Every Voice and Sing," also referred as the Black national anthem, before kickoff. ANGELA WEISS, AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Babyface sang "America the Beautiful" before the Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The singer's guitar featured art of the American flag. ROB CARR, GETTY IMAGES
GREGORY SHAMUS, GETTY IMAGES Chris Stapleton took the stage before the game to perform the national anthem.