The superstar has remained largely silent on record and on the stage for seven years, fueling intense anticipation for her halftime show performance
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.
Rihanna floated over the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during her performance.
Rihanna performs with dancers dressed in white jumpsuits surrounding her.
Rihanna performed some of her biggest hits during the halftime show.
She danced and delivered a high-energy performance.
Rihanna performs during the halftime show.
Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage.
Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage.
Rihanna safely walks onto the stage from the floating stage.
Rihanna smiles big during her performance.
Rihanna performs onstage.
Rihanna performs onstage.
Rihanna performs onstage.
Rihanna performs onstage.
Rihanna onstage.
The one and only Sheryl Lee Ralph performed "Life Every Voice and Sing," also referred as the Black national anthem, before kickoff.
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.
Chris Stapleton took the stage before the game to perform the national anthem.