Why Rihanna Saved Her Pregnancy Announcement For Super Bowl Halftime Show: Source

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Rihanna wowed America on Sunday when she surprised everyone with her baby bump reveal amid her epic Super Bowl LVII halftime show — and she’s thrilled by how well it all went off.

A source tells ET, “She knows it was a performance to remember and that is what she wanted. She loves that the performance also acted as such an exciting announcement for her and her family. “Rihanna wanted to display a message of empowerment and to show that you can balance it all and make your dreams come true,” the source adds. “She feels so confident and appreciative in this moment.” The Oscar-nominated singer took the stage for an epic performance during the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The show featured Rihanna teasing her baby bump while dancing on elevated platforms and performing a variety of her biggest hits.

She kicked off her performance with “B***h Better Have My Money”, before launching into “Where Have You Been” and a medley of her most beloved tunes, including “Only Girl in the World”, “We Found Love”, and “S&M” to name just a few. “Rihanna is thrilled with how her halftime performance went,” the source says. “There were changes and tweaks up until the end, but she feels so happy with her choices and the final result.” While she didn’t officially confirm her pregnancy news during her performance, Rihanna’s rep confirmed the news to ET shortly after her fireworks-filled show.