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Rihanna spoke about music, makeup, motherhood, and the Met Gala at the launch of her new Fenty Beauty Soft Lit Foundation on Friday (April 26) in Los Angeles. The celebration resonated in what she called “a new era in the foundation of the brand.” ”
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The singer and businesswoman talked about the new cosmetics' “soft, luminescent finish, like beautiful, glowing natural skin” which sounds like a very nice golden hour in Barbados.
But this is what you came for: music updates! Rihanna seems to be aware that everyone has been waiting for a long time for R9, the long-awaited follow-up to her 2016 album Anti, as she appeared with extras on the carpet at Friday's event. In an interview, he answered questions about his next album with humor.
In short, Rihanna is adamant about making a new album worth the wait.
“It's going to be amazing,” she said of her future as an artist. “It must be – that's the only reason it hasn't been released yet. Even if I don't feel it and I don't feel it represents an evolution, I'm sure it's the only reason it hasn't been released yet. Time… there should be a show of growth, right?”
Rihanna said, “I want to perform and I feel like music is my playground. I want to have fun with music and really show who I am,” adding, “I only collaborate with other artists when I'm very intentional. I intend to,” he added. . You'll know when you get the record. ”
It's worth noting that just a week and a half ago, Rihanna said, “We already have something that could be a hit.” She described the ongoing work as “very good.”
Rihanna's master plan for new music is still unknown, but she has confirmed that she plans to attend the Met Gala, and has revealed that she currently has two options for the dress she'll wear on the big night, but don't expect anything too outlandish. It would be better not to.
“I'm actually keeping it really simple this year,” Rihanna said of her plans for the prestigious event on May 6th. “It's very simple. I think it's going to be what my makeup and hair will be. We want to play with it, but we don't know what to do with it.”
“It's very simple compared to what I've done before,” she said of the idea for the understated look. “I'm coming for dinner! Shout out to Anna Wintour!”
The mother of a nearly 2-year-old with A$AP Rocky (son RZA will turn 2 in May) talked about her fashion experience since raising her children.
“When you become a mom, your style changes from 'Okay,' to 'Let's see what fits,' to 'I'm going to be a bad bitch today,'” Rihanna said. “Sometimes you have to remind yourself, the bad woman is still out there somewhere.”