Rihanna gears up for return to music amid third pregnancy

Rihanna, who voiced the Smurfette in movie Smurfs, is expected to make a much-awaited return to music during her third pregnancy.

Although the 37-year-old singer has been criticised for delaying her album R9, Rihanna is planning something special for the music lovers.

According to The Sun, the Diamonds hitmaker is set to tour next year after cancelling her six-concert residency at the 11th hour.

It was reported by the outlet that the songstress and her crew “are now confident they can make it work” in 2026.

The dates of the musicales will overlap “with the tenth anniversary of Anti,” which is her latest album.

The source earlier revealed that the Grammy winner, who shares two sons with A$AP Rocky, cancelled the shows last minute due to production issues and clashing schedules. 

She also “didn’t feel her music was ready.”

However, the recent updates noted that Rihanna’s fans “can expect to hear her new music” on the upcoming tour.

Previously, the Work crooner was named among the “Top 100 women artists of the 21st century, which explains the anticipation of her upcoming record.

When is Rihanna’s album R9 coming out?

While the unreleased ninth studio album was announced by the artist in December 2018, the tracks are yet to be released.

During her appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, the iconic musician seemingly cleared the air about the delay in this release by saying: “I can sing.”

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