Rihanna
Rihanna opened her Los Angeles stop of the Diamonds World Tour with a dramatic rendition of "Mother Mary".
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Rihanna
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James Rihanna began the performance clad in gold and black, sans pants — a theme that would continually reveal itself throughout the evening.
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Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James The singer, accompanied by numerous backup dancers for the majority of the two-hour set, performed pop hit after pop hit, revealing her sizable catalogue of tunes.
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Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James Rihanna's performance followed an opening set from A$AP Rocky, who was joined onstage by A$AP Ferg and Schoolboy Q.
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Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James The boisterous crowd at the April 8 show included Elton John, Julia Roberts, Big Sean, Christina Aguilera, Tyga and several members of the Kardashian clan, all cheering the singer on.
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Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James Rihanna's show was presented in six “acts,” each which showcased various facets of the perpetually-touring singer. She is currently supporting her seventh album, Unapologetic.
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Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James Rihanna might have enough personalities to warrant six acts, but in the end, it all boils down to one artist selling libido-inducing hooks.
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Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James Rihanna was accompanied by guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, best known for his work with '90s rock band Extreme.
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Image Credit: Photo Credit: Kyleen James The show's effect was monstrous, a gleaming, sexy onslaught of pop perfection, aptly showcasing just why Rihanna has been able to sell seven albums and their subsequent world tours.