Rihanna Excited, Nervous About New Album
RIHANNA will welcome a “new era” when her new album comes out.
The singer is set to release Rated R later this month and admits she has felt massively nervous about performing songs written in the aftermath of her assault at the hands of former boyfriend Chris Brown.
“There are a lot of butterflies, a lot of excitement,” she said.
“I’m anxious. Like, I can’t wait. But you’re always nervous, because you’re about to go do something big. It’s a new thing, a new era. But I’m not scared. I’m just really excited. I just can’t wait to start.
“My first time performing the songs was on Sunday night in Los Angeles with Jay-Z. We did Run This Town and Hard, and I kept thinking, ‘Why the hell am I so nervous?’ And I couldn’t figure it out. But then I knew why: It was the first time performing one of my new songs.”
Marking her new era, Rihanna looked radiant when she stepped out in New York on Monday night to accept a Woman of the Year award.
The ‘Umbrella hitmaker was one of several high-profile females — including author Maya Angelou, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wife Maria Shriver, designer Stella McCartney, tennis star Serena Williams and comedienne Amy Poehler – honored by Glamour magazine.
US First Lady Michelle Obama was given an award of special recognition for bringing the importance of mentoring to the forefront.
The honorees are chosen by a board of former winners, including Jennifer Lopez, and awards were presented at a special ceremony at Carnegie Hall.
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