Rihanna brought the glitz, the glam and the whole shebang as she spent Veterans Day honouring those who have so bravely fought for their country with a dazzling performance during the Concert For Valor: Saluting America’s Veterans event.
Taking to the outdoor stage set up at one end of Washington, DC’s National Mall, the Bajan songstress positively lit it up in her shimmering black ensemble as she belted out hits including Stay and, rather aptly, Diamonds.
The 26-year-old proved one of biggest hits of the star-studded event, which also saw the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Dave Grohl and Metallica perform, among others, and was broadcast live on HBO.
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Shining bright like a diamond! Rihanna shimmered in her sparkly black ensemble as she took to the stage to perform during the Concert For Valor: Saluting America’s Veterans event in Washington, DC on Tuesday
The songstress displayed her gorgeous figure in skinтιԍнт leggings and a matching top that featured an unusual cape-style long-sleeve overlay in the same fabric that was cropped at the front and flowed down to the ground behind her.
The material sparkled under the lights, reflecting pretty midnight blues and silvers.
She added extra oomph to the look with a stunning chainmail-like choker, while she wore a collection of matching silver rings.
Dressed to impress! The 26-year-old stood out in shimmery skinтιԍнт leggings and a matching top featuring an unusual cape-style long-sleeve overlay that was cropped at the front and flowed down behind her, a striking chainmail-like choker adding extra oomph
Power couple! During the night’s proceedings, RiRi was joined by another of the event’s performers and her frequent collaborator, Eminem, for a rendition of their most recent hit single, The Monster
RiRi wore her long dark brown extensions in a sleek poker-straight style with a heavy sideswept parting, pinned back behind her ears.
Her make-up was gorgeous and golden, with a shimmery bronze hue on her eyelids and dramatic false black lashes.
She added a pop of contrasting colour in the form of ruby red matte lips that tied in nicely with her manicure.
A stoic performance: The singer was perfectly poised as she stood behind the microphone during her set, which included hits such as Stay and, rather aptly, Diamonds
During the concert, Rihanna was joined onstage by frequent collaborator Eminem for a performance of their most recent hit song, The Monster.
Earlier in the day, the star took to her recently reinstated Instagram account to share a Veterans Day message with her fans.
‘We salute you… Today and EVERYDAY!!! Thanking you #HappyVeteransDay,’ she wrote.
She knows how to make an entrance! The talented songstress walked onstage to rapturous applause, proving to be one of the biggest hits of the night despite being in very good company indeed
Looking wheely good! The Bajan beauty wore her long dark brown locks in a straight style with a sideswept parting, pinned behind her ears, while her face was beautifully made up in bronze hues, with a pop of red on her pout to match her manicure
The accompanying pH๏τo saw her sitting down, side-on to the camera, flashing plenty of leg in a navy blue maxi-skirt that featured a thigh-high zippered slit.
On her top half, she wore a matching blue and white checkered long-sleeve crop top, her hand wrapped around her exposed waist.
She has a bright blue pixie crop and glossy fuchsia lips, while in the background, the American flag has been projected onto a ‘V’ shape with a gorgeous diamond necklace in the middle above the significant date,
