Rihanna is reportedly set to headline Glastonbury for the first time, as well as plans for a major London residency. The 37-year-old Barbadian singer, who has long been rumoured as a potential act for the world-famous festival, is now a frontrunner following the success of her 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Music industry insiders suggest that Rihanna’s Glastonbury debut is highly likely, especially as she is said to be planning a six-concert residency at London Stadium, formerly the Olympic Stadium, in early July.

According to The Telegraph, two shows are scheduled for July 4 and 5, with additional concerts potentially taking place on July 8, 9, 11, and 12. A second source has claimed that Rihanna’s promoters have “held” London Stadium for her, with planning already in advanced stages. If confirmed, these concerts would mark Rihanna’s first live performances in almost a decade, starting just five days after Glastonbury.

Beyond music, Rihanna has built a business empire with her Fenty brand, spanning beauty, skincare, and fashion. Fenty Beauty, launched in 2017 and revolutionised the cosmetics industry with its inclusive shade range. Her Savage X Fenty lingerie line has also been widely celebrated for promoting body positivity and inclusivity. It has made her one of the wealthiest female musicians - with her entering the coveted billionaire's club. But her faithful fans dubbed "The Navy" have been begging the Grammy winner for another album. Her last album was the 2016 'ANTI.' Rihanna's last single was the Oscar-nominated "Lift Me Up" for the sequel to the Black Panther movie.

Rihanna - born Robyn Rihanna Fenty - recently made headlines for her presence at the felony assault trial of her longtime partner, A$AP Rocky, who was acquitted of charges related to a 2021 shooting incident. The couple, who share two young sons—RZA, born in May 2022, and Riot Rose, born in August 2023.