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Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a highly successful Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her significant impact on music and fashion, she's one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with approximately 250 million records sold. She has earned numerous accolades, including nine Grammy Awards, twelve Billboard Music Awards, and thirteen American Music Awards, solidifying her status as a cultural icon.

1987: LVMH fashion line launch

In 1987, it was the last time before Rihanna that LVMH had launched a fashion line. Rihanna created a fashion house in the luxury sector, with no artistic limits.

February 20, 1988: Rihanna's Birth

On February 20, 1988, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, later known as Rihanna, was born in Barbados.

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2003: Formation of musical trio and audition with Evan Rogers

In 2003, Rihanna formed a musical trio with classmates in Barbados and auditioned with producer Evan Rogers, leading to her discovery.

2004: Brandy's Afrodisiac album as inspiration

In 2004, Rihanna cited Brandy's fourth studio album, Afrodisiac (2004), as her main inspiration for her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007).

May 2005: Release of 'Pon de Replay'

In May 2005, Rihanna's debut single, "Pon de Replay", was released and became a worldwide success, charting in the top five in fifteen countries.

August 2005: Release of 'Music of the Sun'

In August 2005, Rihanna's debut album Music of the Sun was released, debuting at No. 10 on the Billboard 200.

October 2005: Endorsement deal with Secret Body Spray

In October 2005, Rihanna struck an endorsement deal with Secret Body Spray.

2005: Establishment of Westbury Road Entertainment

In 2005, Rihanna established her own label, Westbury Road Entertainment, which would later be used to release her music in 2016, distributed through Universal Music Group.

2005: Signing with Def Jam Recordings and debut album release

In 2005, Rihanna was discovered by producer Evan Rogers and signed to Def Jam Recordings. She released her debut album Music of the Sun, which had a Caribbean-inspired sound and reached the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200.

2005: Inspiration for Rihanna's Hairstyle

In 2005, Rihanna's new hairstyle was inspired by Charlize Theron's bob cut in the science fiction thriller Æon Flux.

2005: Def Jam Audition and Six-Album Deal

In early 2005, Rihanna auditioned for Def Jam in New York City, where Jay-Z introduced her to music mogul Antonio "L.A." Reid. After a successful audition, Rihanna secured a six-album record deal with Def Jam.

April 2006: Release of 'A Girl Like Me'

In April 2006, Rihanna released her second studio album, A Girl Like Me, which was a commercial success, charting in the top 10 in 13 countries.

August 2006: Rihanna's acting debut in Bring It On: All or Nothing

In August 2006, Rihanna made her acting debut in a cameo role in the straight-to-DVD film Bring It On: All or Nothing.

2006: Comparisons to Beyoncé

Around the time of the release of her second studio album, A Girl like Me (2006), many critics felt that Rihanna's style, sound and musical material were too similar to those of Beyoncé. In an interview with Look magazine, Rihanna spoke about comparisons to Beyoncé. "Beyoncé is a great artist and I feel honored to be mentioned in the same sentence, but we're different performers with different styles".

2006: Creation of Believe Foundation

In 2006, Rihanna created her Believe Foundation to help terminally ill children.

2006: Release of 'A Girl Like Me'

In 2006, Rihanna released her second album, A Girl Like Me, which also reached the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200.

2006: First Music Video with Anthony Mandler

In 2006, Rihanna worked with music video director Anthony Mandler on "Unfaithful", marking their first collaboration. They would later work on 15 more music videos together.

May 2007: Release of 'Good Girl Gone Bad'

In May 2007, Rihanna released her third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad, which charted at No. 2 in Australia and the US, topping charts in multiple countries and receiving positive critical reviews.

September 2007: Beginning of the Good Girl Gone Bad Tour

In September 2007, Rihanna began the Good Girl Gone Bad Tour, performing 80 shows across the US, Canada, and Europe in support of the album.

December 6, 2007: Good Girl Gone Bad Tour concert in Manchester

On December 6, 2007, Rihanna held a concert at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom, as part of the Good Girl Gone Bad Tour.

2007: Release of 'Good Girl Gone Bad'

In 2007, Rihanna transitioned to a more mature image and released the album Good Girl Gone Bad, embracing dance-pop and R&B sounds.

2007: Good Girl Gone Bad album inspiration

In 2007, Rihanna's third album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007) was inspired by Brandy's fourth studio album, Afrodisiac (2004).

2007: Image change with 'Good Girl Gone Bad'

In 2007, With the release of her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad, Rihanna dismissed her innocent image for an edgier look with a new hairstyle, which was inspired by Charlize Theron's bob cut in the science fiction thriller Æon Flux (2005).

2007: First Met Gala Appearance

Rihanna made her first appearance at the Met Gala in 2007.

February 2008: Designs clothing for H&M Fashion Against AIDS line

In February 2008, Rihanna and other public figures designed clothing for the H&M Fashion Against AIDS line to help raise awareness and combat HIV/AIDS.

February 22, 2008: "Rihanna Day" launched in Barbados

On February 22, 2008, former Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson launched the national "Rihanna Day" in Barbados to celebrate Rihanna.

June 9, 2008: Release of 'Good Girl Gone Bad Live'

On June 9, 2008, Rihanna released Good Girl Gone Bad Live, her first live long-form video, featuring the Manchester Arena concert from the Good Girl Gone Bad Tour.

June 2008: Release of 'Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded'

In June 2008, Rihanna's third studio album was reissued as Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, with new songs released as singles.

August 2008: Charity Single 'Just Stand Up!'

In August 2008, Rihanna and other female singers recorded the charity single "Just Stand Up!" for the anti-cancer campaign Stand Up to Cancer.

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September 5, 2008: Rihanna performs "Just Stand Up!" live at "Stand Up to Cancer" television special

On September 5, 2008, Rihanna performed the song "Just Stand Up!" live with fifteen other female artists during the "Stand Up to Cancer" television special. The television special helped raise $100 million for cancer research.

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September 2008: Contributed to song "Just Stand Up!"

In September 2008, Rihanna contributed to the song "Just Stand Up!" with fifteen other female artists, who shared the stage to perform the song live on September 5, 2008, during the "Stand Up to Cancer" television special. The proceeds from the single were given to the fundraiser. The television special helped raise $100 million for cancer research.

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2008: Grammy Award for 'Umbrella'

In 2008, Rihanna won her first Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella" alongside Jay-Z.

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2008: 'Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded' and continued success

In 2008, Rihanna's album Good Girl Gone Bad was reissued as Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, continuing the success of the original album.

2008: Disturbia Performance at MTV Video Music Awards

In 2008, Rihanna's performance of "Disturbia" at the MTV Video Music Awards was ranked tenth best on the MTV Video Music Awards, according to a Billboard poll.

February 8, 2009: Grammy Performance Cancelled Due to Assault

On February 8, 2009, Rihanna's scheduled performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards was canceled due to a physical assault by her then-boyfriend, Chris Brown.

March 5, 2009: Chris Brown Charged with Assault

On March 5, 2009, Chris Brown was charged with assault and making criminal threats after physically assaulting Rihanna.

November 2009: Release of 'Rated R'

In November 2009, Rihanna released her fourth studio album, Rated R, featuring a darker and more foreboding tone.

2009: Shifting Looks Dramatically

In 2009, New York magazine described Rihanna's early look as that of "a cookie-cutter teen queen", noting she has the ability "to shift looks dramatically and with such ease".

2009: Exploring darker themes on 'Rated R'

In 2009, Rihanna explored darker and more personal themes on her rock-imbued record Rated R.

2009: Release of Rated R album

In 2009, Rihanna released her fourth studio album Rated R. A photo book featuring photos from the Last Girl on Earth tour was made as an accompaniment to it in 2010.

January 2010: Charity Cover of 'Redemption Song'

In January 2010, Rihanna released her charity cover version of "Redemption Song" for the Hope for Haiti Now campaign, demonstrating her commitment to humanitarian efforts.

October 2010: Switched to Roc Nation Management

In October 2010, Rihanna changed her management team, joining Jay-Z's Roc Nation Management, marking a significant shift in her career direction.

October 2010: Featured in Optus and Kodak commercials; release of photo book

In October 2010, Rihanna featured in the Optus and Kodak commercials, and released a photo book featuring photos from the Last Girl on Earth tour, serving as an accompaniment to her fourth studio album Rated R (2009).

November 2010: Release of Loud Album

In November 2010, Rihanna's fifth studio album, Loud, was released, featuring hit singles that dominated the US Billboard Hot 100 charts.

2010: Vocal Performance on Loud

In 2010 Rihanna's vocal performance on the album Loud received positive reviews from music critics, with praise for her vocals on "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" and "California King Bed".

2010: Returning to upbeat sound with 'Loud'

In 2010, Rihanna returned to her more upbeat sound on the dance-pop album Loud.

January 2011: Reb'l Fleur fragrance release

In January 2011, Rihanna's first fragrance, Reb'l Fleur, was released and expected to gross US$80 million at retail by the end of 2011.

May 2011: Release of "Man Down" and "California King Bed"

In May 2011, Rihanna released "Man Down" and "California King Bed" as singles, achieving moderate success in the music charts.

June 2011: Loud Tour Commences

In June 2011, Rihanna began her Loud Tour to promote the Loud album, which included selling out 10 nights at The O2 Arena in West London.

October 2011: Rihanna comments on performance outfits

In October 2011, in the British Vogue issue, Rihanna stated that her performance outfits and appearances are all an act; "That's not me. That's a part I play. You know, like it's a piece of art, with all these toys and textures to play with".

November 2011: Rihanna announces fashion venture with Armani

In November 2011, Rihanna announced her first fashion venture with Armani.

November 2011: Release of Talk That Talk Album

In November 2011, Rihanna's sixth album, Talk That Talk, was released, achieving No. 1 in the UK and featuring the hit single "We Found Love."

2011: Dance-pop with 'Talk That Talk'

In 2011, Rihanna continued with her upbeat sound on the dance-pop album Talk That Talk.

2011: Controversial Music Videos Release

In 2011, Rihanna released three controversial music videos about sadomasochism, rape and domestic violence namely: "Man Down", which features Rihanna shooting a man in a train station, was criticized by the Parents Television Council; and "We Found Love", which shows Rihanna and her love interest in a drug-filled unhealthy relationship, sparked criticism from the Rape Crisis Centre for its message. These videos sparked controversy and discussion.

2011: Rihanna as face of Nivea and Vita Coco

In 2011, Rihanna was the face of Nivea and Vita Coco.

February 2012: Rebelle fragrance release

In February 2012, Rihanna released her second fragrance, Rebelle. The promotional campaign was shot by Anthony Mandler.

February 2012: Grammy and BRIT Awards

In February 2012, Rihanna won a Grammy for "All of the Lights" and was voted Best International Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards for the second year running.

March 2012: Controversial Collaborations with Chris Brown

In March 2012, Rihanna and Chris Brown simultaneously released remixes of "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up the Music", which received backlash due to their history of domestic violence.

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May 18, 2012: Rihanna's theatrical film debut in Battleship

On May 18, 2012, Rihanna starred as Petty Officer (GM2) Cora Raikes in her first theatrical feature film Battleship, loosely based on the game of the same name. The film and Rihanna's performance received mixed-to-negative reviews.

August 2012: UK premiere of Styled to Rock

In August 2012, Rihanna's first television program, Styled to Rock, premiered in the UK on Sky Living. The 10-week series assists up-and-coming British designers with their clothing lines.

September 2012: "We Found Love" Wins MTV Video Music Award

In September 2012, Rihanna's "We Found Love" won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, making her the first woman to win the award more than once.

November 2012: Nude fragrance release

In November 2012, Rihanna released her third fragrance, Nude.

November 2012: Release of Unapologetic Album

In November 2012, Rihanna's seventh studio album, Unapologetic, was released, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and featuring the hit single "Diamonds."

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December 2012: GQ Magazine Cover

In December 2012, Rihanna became the first woman to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine's "Men of the Year" issue.

2012: Social Networking Superstar

In 2012, Rihanna ranked No. 1 on Forbes' list of Social Networking Superstars.

2012: Synth-pop on 'Unapologetic' and acting debut

In 2012, Rihanna ventured into synth-pop with the album Unapologetic, which became her first album to top the Billboard 200. She also appeared in the film Battleship in 2012.

February 2013: Rihanna presents first women's fashion collection for River Island

In February 2013, Rihanna presented her first women's fashion collection at London Fashion Week for British brand River Island, in collaboration with her personal stylist Adam Selman.

February 2013: Grammy Win and UK Sales Ranking

In February 2013, Rihanna won a Grammy for "We Found Love" and was ranked No. 1 in UK record sales among BRIT Awards nominees.

March 2013: Diamonds World Tour Begins

In March 2013, Rihanna commenced her fifth headlining concert tour, the Diamonds World Tour, in support of her album Unapologetic.

May 6, 2013: Documentary Airs on Fox

On May 6, 2013, Fox aired a documentary about Rihanna's 777 Tour, with the DVD released the following day.

May 2013: Eve Ensler Praises Rihanna

In May 2013, feminist Eve Ensler praised Rihanna for having agency over her sexuality, being open about it, and having grace and talent.

June 2013: Film Appearance and Remix Release

In June 2013, Rihanna appeared in the film This Is the End and was featured on a remixed version of Wale's single "Bad".

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July 2013: Rihanna joins Budweiser's "Made For Music" campaign

In July 2013, Budweiser announced that Rihanna had become a part of their global "Made For Music" campaign, also co-starring Jay-Z.

September 14, 2013: Rogue fragrance release

On September 14, 2013, Rihanna released her fourth women's fragrance, titled Rogue.

October 2013: Release of "The Monster" Single

In October 2013, Eminem released "The Monster," featuring Rihanna, as part of his album The Marshall Mathers LP 2.

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October 25, 2013: US premiere of Styled to Rock

On October 25, 2013, the US version of Styled to Rock premiered on Bravo. The show assists up-and-coming British designers with their clothing lines.

2013: Influential Pop Star in the UK

In 2013, Rihanna was named the most influential pop star in the United Kingdom by UK channel 4Music.

May 2014: Signs with Roc Nation

In May 2014, Rihanna officially signed with Roc Nation record label, after being managed by them since October 2010.

2014: Rihanna becomes creative director of Puma

In 2014, Rihanna became the creative director of Puma, overseeing the brand's women's line which will include collaborations in apparel and footwear.

2014: Rogue Men fragrance release

In 2014, Rihanna released a male version of her Rogue fragrance, entitled Rogue Men.

2014: Time Magazine's Pop Star Ranking

In 2014, Time magazine's pop stardom ranking metric ranked Rihanna second in history, based on all-time chart performance and contemporary significance.

March 2015: Rihanna becomes the face of Dior

In March 2015, Rihanna was chosen as the new face of Dior, making her the first black woman to be the face of the brand.

March 30, 2015: Rihanna becomes co-owner of Tidal

On March 30, 2015, Rihanna was announced as a co-owner, along with other music artists, of the music streaming service Tidal, which specializes in lossless audio and high definition music videos. Rihanna has a 3% equity stake in Tidal.

November 2015: Launch of Fr8me beauty and stylist agency

In November 2015, Rihanna and Benoit Demouy launched Fr8me, a beauty and stylist agency based in Los Angeles, to assist artists in booking commercials, editorial shoots, ad campaigns, and red-carpet appearances. The agency's roster includes Rihanna's makeup artist and other stylists.

November 2015: Samsung Contract and Anti World Tour Announcement

In November 2015, Rihanna signed a $25 million contract with Samsung and announced the Anti World Tour.

2015: Stylistic comparison to fashion icons

During Vogue Festival 2015, Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing praised Rihanna, comparing her stylistically to fashion icons like Madonna, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, and Prince.

2015: Film 'Home'

In 2015, Rihanna appeared in the film Home.

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2015: Rihanna voices Tip in DreamWorks' Home

In 2015, Rihanna appeared in the voice role of Tip in the DreamWorks Animation film Home alongside Jim Parsons and Jennifer Lopez; the film was based on The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex.

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2015: Guo Pei Yellow Dress at Met Gala

In 2015, at the "China: Through the Looking Glass" Met Gala, Rihanna's Guo Pei-designed yellow dress garnered significant attention, accruing a billion impressions on social media. The dress later became the subject of a documentary, Yellow Is Forbidden.

January 28, 2016: Release of Anti Album

On January 28, 2016, Rihanna released her eighth studio album, Anti, exclusively through Tidal, achieving No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

March 2016: Anti World Tour Begins

In March 2016, Rihanna commenced her Anti World Tour, supported by Travis Scott in North America and Big Sean in Europe.

June 2016: Release of "Sledgehammer"

In June 2016, Rihanna released "Sledgehammer", a single from the Star Trek Beyond movie soundtrack.

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August 28, 2016: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

On August 28, 2016, Rihanna was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards.

2016: Rihanna debuts first clothing line with Puma at New York Fashion Week

In 2016, Rihanna debuted her first clothing line in collaboration with Puma at New York Fashion Week; the collection was met with rave reviews from fashion critics.

2016: Rihanna to release music through Westbury Road Entertainment

In 2016, Rihanna planned to release her music through her own label, Westbury Road Entertainment, established in 2005 and distributed through Universal Music Group. Westbury Road is named after her Barbados residence.

2016: Release of 'Anti'

In 2016, Rihanna released the dancehall-influenced album Anti, which became her second chart-topping album.

February 2017: Harvard University's Humanitarian of the Year

In February 2017, Rihanna was named Harvard University's "Humanitarian of the Year" by the Harvard Foundation.

July 21, 2017: Release of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

On July 21, 2017, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, an adaptation of the comic book series Valérian and Laureline, was released in the US. Rihanna had a major role in the Luc Besson film.

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September 8, 2017: Fenty Beauty first installment release

On September 8, 2017, the first installment of Fenty Beauty was released in stores and online in over 150 countries, including foundations, highlighters, bronzers, blush compacts, and lip glosses. The brand was praised for its diverse range for all skin colors.

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October 2017: Shakka Reveals Collaboration with Rihanna

In October 2017, Shakka revealed that he was working with Rihanna on her upcoming album, describing it as "absolutely insane".

November 2017: Featured on N.E.R.D's comeback single "Lemon"

In November 2017, Rihanna was featured on N.E.R.D's comeback single "Lemon", from the band's album No One Ever Really Dies.

June 8, 2018: Release of Ocean's 8

On June 8, 2018, Ocean's 8, directed by Gary Ross, was released by Warner Bros. Rihanna was part of the all-female cast in the heist film, which became a major box office success.

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August 2018: Billboard Ranking

In August 2018, Billboard ranked Rihanna as the tenth biggest Hot 100 artist of all time, and the fifth biggest female act of all time.

August 2018: Filming of Guava Island in Cuba

In August 2018, Rihanna filmed a secret project in Cuba titled Guava Island alongside Donald Glover, directed by Hiro Murai.

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September 2018: Launch of Savage X Fenty lingerie brand

In September 2018, Rihanna launched the Savage X Fenty lingerie brand, creating an inclusive brand with a variety of shades and sizes. She showcased the brand at the New York Fashion Week.

September 20, 2018: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Barbados

On September 20, 2018, Rihanna was appointed by the government of Barbados to be an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, with special duties of promoting "education, tourism and investment for the island."

December 2018: Rihanna Confirms New Album Release

In December 2018, Rihanna confirmed that her new album would be released in 2019 and announced it was a reggae project.

2018: Appears in film 'Ocean's 8'

In 2018, Rihanna appeared in the film Ocean's 8.

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2018: Co-chair of the Heavenly Bodies Met Gala

In 2018, Rihanna co-chaired the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination themed Met Gala, wearing Maison Margiela.

2018: Most Influential People and Best Dressed

In 2018, Time magazine included Rihanna on its 100 Most Influential People in the World issue, and she was ranked one of the best dressed women by Net-a-Porter.

January 2019: Rihanna files lawsuit against her father

In January 2019, Rihanna filed a lawsuit against her father, Ronald Fenty, for using the Fenty name for commercial purposes. The lawsuit claims that Fenty Beauty was commercially damaged by Fenty Entertainment.

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April 2019: Release of Guava Island on Amazon Studios

In April 2019, advertisements for Guava Island appeared on Spotify, indicating an event on April 13. Amazon Studios distributed the film, which was released on April 13.

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May 2019: Launch of Fenty fashion brand with LVMH

In May 2019, Rihanna launched her Fenty fashion brand under LVMH, becoming the first woman to create an original brand for LVMH and the first woman of color to lead an LVMH brand.

May 22, 2019: Launch of Fenty fashion brand in Paris pop-up store

On May 22, 2019, Rihanna launched her Fenty fashion brand under LVMH in a pop-up store in Paris. The line included clothing, accessories, and footwear.

August 2019: "Private Loving" Registered

In August 2019, fans noticed that Rihanna and co-songwriters registered a song titled "Private Loving" with BMI.

September 2019: Promotion of Savage X Fenty brand at New York Fashion Week

In September 2019, Rihanna promoted the Savage X Fenty brand in a show during the New York Fashion Week at the Barclays Center, with modeling appearances from various celebrities and performances by DJ Khaled, Halsey, ASAP Ferg, Big Sean, Migos, Fat Joe, Fabolous, and Tierra Whack.

September 2019: Signs with Sony/ATV Music Publishing

In September 2019, Rihanna signed with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, further solidifying her position in the music industry.

September 20, 2019: Savage X Fenty Show premieres on Amazon Prime Video

On September 20, 2019, the Savage X Fenty Show, featuring modeling appearances from models Alex Wek, Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, actress Laverne Cox, and musicians Normani and 21 Savage, premiered on Amazon Prime Video. The show also featured performances by various artists.

December 2019: Album Complete, Release Date Withheld

In December 2019, Rihanna hinted on Instagram that her album was complete but indefinitely withholding the release date.

2019: Forbes' Top 100 Most Powerful Women

In 2019, Rihanna was listed among Forbes' Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

March 27, 2020: Featured on PartyNextDoor's "Believe It"

On March 27, 2020, Rihanna was featured on Canadian singer PartyNextDoor's song "Believe It."

July 2020: Launch of Fenty Skin brand

In July 2020, Rihanna launched a skin care brand called Fenty Skin.

September 2020: House for Sale

In September 2020 Rihanna put her St John's Wood, North London house for sale for £32 million.

October 2, 2020: Savage X Fenty Show renewed for a third time

On October 2, 2020, the Savage X Fenty Show was renewed for a third time, with appearances from musicians such as Travis Scott, Rosalía, Bad Bunny, Ella Mai, Lizzo, Big Sean, Miguel, Roddy Ricch and Rico Nasty. This version also premiered on Amazon Prime Video.

2020: NAACP President's Award

In 2020, Rihanna accepted the President's Award from Derrick Johnson at the NAACP Image Awards for her career, business achievements, activism, and philanthropy.

2020: Sunday Times Rich List Debut

In 2020, Rihanna debuted on the Sunday Times Rich List, claiming third place among Britain's richest musicians.

February 2021: Fenty fashion house put on hold

In February 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rihanna and LVMH decided to put her Fenty fashion house "on hold" and continue building on the SavagexFenty lingerie line.

September 2021: Rihanna drops lawsuit against her father

In September 2021, Rihanna dropped the lawsuit against her father, Ronald Fenty, regarding the use of the Fenty name for commercial purposes.

2021: Wealthiest Female Musician

As of 2021, Rihanna became the world's wealthiest female musician with an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion.

2021: Declared National Hero of Barbados

In 2021, Rihanna was declared a National Hero of Barbados, recognizing her contributions and achievements.

October 28, 2022: Release of "Lift Me Up"

On October 28, 2022, Rihanna released "Lift Me Up", the lead single from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, marking her first solo musical release since Anti.

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February 12, 2023: Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

On February 12, 2023, Rihanna headlined the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, her first live performance in over five years, ending her boycott of the event. The performance was watched by 121.017 million viewers.

2023: Rolling Stone's Greatest Singers

In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Rihanna at 68 on their list of 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

2023: Ranked in Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers

In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Rihanna at number 68 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, recognizing her vocal talent and impact.

June 2024: Launch of Fenty Hair brand

In June 2024, Rihanna launched a hair care brand called Fenty Hair. The products of the brand are intended to be suitable for all hair types, textures and routines.

2024: Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars

In 2024, Billboard placed Rihanna at number three on its "Greatest Pop Starts of the 21st Century" list.

2025: Billboard's Top Women Artists

In 2025, Billboard placed Rihanna at number two on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.

2025: Release of the Smurfs movie

In 2025, Rihanna is scheduled to voice Smurfette in the Smurfs movie, which is scheduled to be released on July 18 that year.