Rihanna nominated for 5 Emmys for Super Bowl performance
Rihanna dominated the second half of the 2000s, into the 2010s. Not only did fans grow accustomed to a new Rihanna album every year, but also she topped Billboard with at least one single. As a result, Rihanna is one of the biggest artists of her generation. That said, when Rihanna was booked for the Super Bowl, fans expected a huge show from her. The performance from Rihanna ended up generating 200 million combined views. In addition, it’s now nominated for five Emmy awards.
Rihanna was initially signed to Def Jam by Jay-Z. The story is often told that the label’s focus was Teairra Mari, who Jay-Z also signed. However, she was signed to Jay’s label, Roc-A-Fella Records, which was a subsidiary of Def Jam. Many variables went into why Rihanna had more success in the music industry. Ultimately, when it boils down to it, it was meant for Rihanna to become an icon in the music industry.
Rihanna did what most artists never get the chance to, when she did the Super Bowl. Going on that stage, a year after Dr. Dre’s halftime show, was a tough act to follow. However, Rihanna has done that and then some. Not only did she amass the highest viewed Super Bowl halftime performance of all-time, but she’s also up for some Emmy awards. Rih was nominated for Outstanding Variety Special, Music Direction, Directing For A Variety Special, Production For A Variety Special, Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special.
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Rihanna nominated for 5 Emmys for Super Bowl performance
