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    Rihanna Said the Wait for Her Long-Awaited Ninth Album "Is Going to be Worth It"

    Rihanna's long-awaited ninth album, known by fans as R9, is still very much in the works, she revealed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

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    • Rihanna's long-awaited ninth album, known by fans as R9, is still very much in the works, she revealed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
    • She assured her fans, "You're not going to be disappointed when it happens. It's going to be worth it."
    • "It's taken this long, I'm gonna make it worth it," Rihanna said. 

    Everything is going to be alright, Navy members: Rihanna just confirmed her ninth album is still very much on the way, and assured her fans they won't regret the wait. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she revealed, "I am always working on music and when I am ready to put it out in the way that I feel fit, it's gonna come out," adding, "And you're not going to be disappointed when it happens. It's going to be worth it."

    Rih's been busier than perhaps anybody else in showbusiness in the four years since she dropped Anti, her eighth album (Fenty Beauty! Savage x Fenty! The Fenty maison! Fenty Skin!) As a result, many began to speculate that her music career might have taken a backseat—which, while devastating, would be extremely understandable, considering just how many businesses she's juggling. 

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    It comes as a huge relief to Rih stans, therefore, to hear her confirm that releasing new music is still very much a priority (though it does beg the question: Does Rihanna ever have time to sleep?) But those tempted to flood her mentions and demand the release of R9 should probably reconsider, as she stressed she won't rush to drop the album before it's ready. "I'm not just gonna put it out just because people are waiting," Rihanna said. "It's taken this long, I'm gonna make it worth it."

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    February 8, 2020

    Out and about in New York City sporting an off-duty look. The singer wore a Raf Simmons denim shirt, Emma Brewin faux fur bucket hat, a vintage t-shirt, the Facetasm x Air Jordan 1 sneaker, Fenty sunglasses, and a Bottega Veneta pouch bag.

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    December 2, 2019

    Rihanna gives us Matrix vibes in this all-black look. She is wearing a Balenciaga cocoon coat, Fenty sunglasses, and a Prada leather tote.

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    October 12, 2019

    Rihanna stuns in a white vinyl Alex Perry dress, she added Fenty sandals and piles of diamonds.

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    October 11, 2019

    Rihanna heads to the Guggenheim for the launch of her visual autobiography "Rihanna." She is wearing a Saint Laurent leopard print dress, slouchy snakeskin Saint Laurent boots, Chrome Hearts sunglasses, and a Dior handbag.

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    September 19, 2019

    Rihanna wore a bright Jacquemus spring 2020 look to her Fenty Beauty master class in Seoul, Korea. She paired her Jacquemus dress and pants with Fenty sandals.

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    September 16, 2019

    Riri wore a Balenciaga top, a Fenty skirt, a Savage x Fenty lace bra and accessorized with a Bottega Veneta bag, Fenty sunglasses, and Manolo Blahnik sandals.

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    September 16, 2019

    A bad-girl outfit indeed. The singer shared an Instagram photo of herself in an Ambush corset waist t-shirt, Fenty sunglasses, pants, boots, and a Balenciaga belt bag.

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    June 10, 2019

    Rihanna attended her goddaughter's birthday party in a Quetsche top, Matthew Adams Dolan jeans, and Amina Muaddi Begum pumps.

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    March 8, 2019

    In honor of International Women's Day, Rihanna sported a boss b***h Balenciaga look. She wore a black blazer, logo hat, and sock boots all from the fashion house.

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    February 25, 2019

    Rihanna snapped some pics before she attended Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Oscars after-party. She paired her animal print Alexandre Vauthier dress with Alexandre Vauthier sandals and some bold jewels.

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    January 30, 2019

    Riri kept things classic and cool as she headed to dinner at Kappo Masa in New York City. She is seen wearing a Y/Project blazer, Callipygian slip skirt, Manolo Blahnik sandals, and a Fendi bag.

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    January 16, 2019

    The singer kept it cool in NYC with a large pair of Fenty sunglasses, an Amiri jacket, Jennifer Fisher hoop earrings, and a Dior saddle bag with an added Dior shoulder strap.

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    January 15, 2019

    The singer heads to SOB's nightclub in NYC to support her friend and upcoming rapper 718 Spank. She went with an all-black look with a pop of neon. Riri wore a Vetements blazer, a Maison Margiela bodysuit, Citizens of Humanity jeans, Balenciaga boots, Jacquie Aiche custom necklaces, Fenty sunglasses, and a Dior bag.

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    May 18, 2018

    Everyone loves an LBD and Rihanna is no different. She styled her vintage Dolce & Gabbana mini dress with a pair of Manolo Blahnik mules.

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    May 10, 2018

    Rihanna was seen out and about in NYC in an all-white look. She paired her white jacket with Maison Margiela jeans, a Savage x Fenty cami, Alain Mikli X Alexandre Vauthier Nadege sunglasses, a Lack of Color hat, and a Balenciaga bag.

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    January 28, 2018

    The singer had an at-home moment while wearing a Norma Kamali blanket sleeping bag coat, a vintage Dolce & Gabbana slip dress, and Gianvito Rossi mules.

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    January 22, 2017

    Rihanna is seen wearing a Dior t-shirt that reads "We should all be feminists." She styled her look with a pinstripe blazer, boyfriend jeans, and Timberland boots.

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    July 24, 2017

    Rihanna looks chic in silver as she heads into an after-party in London for her movie Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. She is seen in a Nili Lotan maxi cami dress, Sergio Rossi SR1 sandals, and a Prada bag.

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    December 10, 2017

    Borrowed from the boys. Rihanna gives her menswear jacket a feminine twist with a sexy slip dress. She wore a Gucci jacket, a Nili Lotan slip dress, Gucci crystal socks, Versace sunglasses, and custom Manolo Blahnik mules.

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    January 24, 2017

    Rihanna is seen on the set of Ocean's 8. She wore a Vetements x Canada Goose parka, Hunter boots, and a Louis Vuitton mini backpack.

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