Rihanna is planning a huge New York concert.
The 26-year-old singer is gearing up to release her eighth studio album and is reportedly in talks to perform in an enormous show which could shut down one of the city’s busiest neighbourhoods for four days.
The NBA All-Star Weekend concert is being organised by Jay Z’s company Roc Nation and although no deal between the pop sensation and the company has yet been reached, the Bajan beauty is believed to be keen to sing some of the new tracks from her upcoming album, tentatively titled ‘R8’.
The performance will be held in the Flatiron Pedestrian Plaza, and local communities have been advised to prepare for the closure of major streets throughout the city, including Broadway, from February 10 to 13 due to the huge demand the ‘We Found Love’ hitmaker is expected to attract.
Last month, Rihanna and Jay Z held talks in Roc Nation’s head office in New York where they were believed to be speaking about her LP – on which she has worked with Kiesza, Sia and Florence Welch – which is expected to be released later this year.
However, Rihanna – whose last album, ‘Unapologetic’, was released in 2012 – has been secretive about the record and has not officially announced any information about it.
Attempting to squash speculation about her forthcoming activities, she previously posted on Twitter: "ANY news about #R8 will be delivered directly from me!!!! (sic)"
Rihanna for New York show?
