The Super Bowl LVII game made history. It was nothing less than spectacular. Rihanna stole the show after making her return to the main stage at halftime. The singer took the limelight away from QB Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. RiRi also made a mega reveal after announcing her second pregnancy. She kept it so discreet that nearly everyone was unaware of it.
Justina Miles appeared on CBS Mornings as a special guest alongside Gayle King. The co-host questioned the ASL interpreter about her Super Bowl LVII experience, including her preparation for the historic game. Miles revealed her social media communication with Rihanna and how she did not know that the singer was pregnant.
RiRi kept it a massive secret
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The ASL Interpreter revealed Rihanna kept her pregnancy very discrete, and she had no idea despite practicing in the same area. While making her debut in a TV interview, Justina Miles said, “We practiced in the same vicinity — she did not look pregnant! I found out after.”
Deaf performer Justina Miles made headlines during Rihanna’s Halftime performance.
In her first TV interview since the #SuperBowl, she tells @GayleKing that her goals were to “reach a big scale for the Deaf community” and showcase Rihanna’s art. pic.twitter.com/Vo0xiYAZmm
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 17, 2023
The ‘Rude Boy’ singer had hinted about having a special guest before her performance at the State Farm Stadium. But the fans did not think about how massive her second pregnancy announcement would be. The fans were also in disbelief when they saw it.
A user was shocked to see the surprise guest.
Rihanna being pregnant.?? That’s the surprise guest!?!
— papicilantro (@cilantro546) February 13, 2023
Another user pointed out what she said about a surprise guest and then announced her pregnancy.
wait a minute.. rihanna said in an interview she was revealing one person in that performance.. no surprise rapper/singer so SHE IS PREGNANT YALLLLL #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/9L4dc2bPSg
— cait ✨ (@reignusoking) February 13, 2023
This user said it was a clever move.
Nate: “People wanna know are there any surprises?”
Rih: “I’m thinking about bringing someone..”
Clever Rih! You definitely brought someone with you! 🤰🏽Congratulations!! #NateBurleson #SuperBowl #FentyBowl #Rihanna #Riri #rihannapregnant #Barbados #FENTY pic.twitter.com/QTRhXrpzBD
— FloTation (@TationFlo) February 13, 2023
But this user referred to RiRi’s performance as her last Tinder hookup.
Rihanna halftime show like my last Tinder hookup. Did the job no surprises and might be pregnant.
— Luwanda (@LuwandaJenkins) February 13, 2023
This user described it as the best-unexpected surprise.
#Rihanna pregnant is the best unexpected surprise of all!!! #HalftimeShow pic.twitter.com/qMTXESj8a4
— Chinga Tu Migra (@spanglishpop) February 13, 2023
But this user does not look surprised.
Am I the only one who’s not surprise Rihanna pregnant again?
— purposelyloved❤️ (@OfPurposely) February 13, 2023
Another user found it a beautiful surprise.
I absolutely love that Rihanna’s “surprise guest” was her baby growing in her belly.
Pregnancy is our superpower as women.
It’s the one thing that only we can do, and just like a very pregnant Rihanna looked last night, it is absolutely beautiful. https://t.co/QZ1sUGYLdH— Holly Thornton (@beachmamax2) February 13, 2023
Moreover, this user appreciated the singer for performing while pregnant.
Rihanna doesn't need no surprise guests or 10 outfit changes to have a great performance. Her music and energy speaks for itself and she did all that while PREGNANT! Not to mention she looked gorgeous! 🥹 #Rihanna
— FRIEND’S 🥀- IA (@14Sweet2Hyun) February 13, 2023
Rihanna undoubtedly surprised everyone out there. But what changed her mind about performing after rejecting a chance in 2018?
Rihanna revealed why she did the SB LVII Halftime show
The Barbadian singer once loathed the NFL for what was happening with Colin Kaepernick. It led to her refusing to perform in the 2018’s Super Bowl halftime show. Rihanna sat down with British Vogue on why she changed her mind about performing.
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A new era begins – and for @Rihanna nothing will ever be the same. Fresh from the Super Bowl and that very special announcement, Rihanna is British Vogue’s phenomenal March 2023 cover star – but this is no ordinary cover. This is a family portrait: https://t.co/dYosr4a6Ah pic.twitter.com/xx4h7LisKU
— British Vogue (@BritishVogue) February 15, 2023
RiRi answered the burning question by saying that in her eyes, there is still a lot of healing to be made. But it is influential to break down those barriers and have such significant and consistent representation.
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The singer smashed with her performance, and her profits are at an all-time high.
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