Rihanna Celebrates ‘Craaaaazzzyyy’ Super Bowl Halftime Show Emmy Nominations: ‘I’m So Grateful’
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The performance saw the superstar deliver an array of her biggest hits and surprise viewers with the reveal of her second pregnancy
An Emmy Award could soon find its place on Rihanna‘s shelf!
The 2023 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations were announced on Wednesday, and The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna is up for a total of five awards — a “craaaaazzzyyy” feat celebrated by the “Work” performer.
The performance, which saw Rihanna, 35, deliver an array of her biggest hits and surprise viewers with the reveal of her second pregnancy, is nominated for outstanding directing for a variety special, outstanding music direction, outstanding production design for a variety special, outstanding technical direction and camerawork for a special and outstanding variety special (Live).
“5 EMMY NOMZ is craaaaazzzyyy,” wrote the Fenty Beauty founder on Instagram alongside photos from the performance. “Im [sic] so grateful for every single person involved in creating these memories!”
While most of the awards would go to individuals on the performance’s production staff, Rihanna — as well as executive producer JAY-Z — would take home a trophy if the show wins outstanding variety special (live).
During the Apple Music Halftime Show earlier this year, the Grammy winner ran through an incredible set that began with “Bitch Better Have My Money,” “Where Have You Been?” “Only Girl in the World,” “We Found Love,” “Rude Boy,” “Work,” “Wild Thoughts,” “Pour It Up,” “All of the Lights,” “Run This Town” and “Umbrella,” before ending with a crowd-rising rendition of her hit song, “Diamonds.”
She also became the first pregnant woman to star in the halftime show and played up the big reveal in the opening moments of her performance, rubbing her stomach and leaving the zipper of her outfit — a jumpsuit layered over a close-fitting bodysuit and sculpted bandeau — down to reveal her belly.
Rihanna’s partner — and father of their 14-month-old son RZA — A$AP Rocky supported her from the stands, even taking video of the singer on his phone while she performed.
