Don’t Stop the Music: Why Rihanna Pulled Out of Her Next Big Gig

The Victoria Secret Fashion Show is short one superstar after Rihanna pulled out of her headlining performance scheduled to tape in New York next week. RiRi canceled on VS to finish work on her album, People reports.  

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British singer Ellie Goulding will replace Rihanna, joining previously announced performers the Weeknd and Selena Gomez. 

With the exception of a couple of singles, Rihanna has been hush hush about Anti, her upcoming eighth studio release. Per a Billboard report, Anti bows sometime this month, but with the 27-year-old still working on the LP, the rumored Nov. 13 drop date could change.

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs Dec. 8 at 10 p.m.  

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