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Must-See: Rihanna Debuts New Ballad on 'SNL'

The Bajan singer performed "Stay" from her upcoming album, Unapologetic.
Rihanna Debuts New Ballad on 'SNL'
Rihanna Saturday Night Live
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Rihanna’s in heavy promotional mode this week. The Bajan singer appeared on Saturday Night Live this weekend and performed two songs, “Diamonds” and “Stay,” from her upcoming album, Unapologetic (Nov. 19). The latter is a romantic ballad—a departure from her usual pop-dance tunes.

Wearing a simple dress standing in the spotlight, a beautiful Rihanna belted out the notes—leaving many speechless from her emotional performance. “Funny all the broken ones but I’m the only one who needed saving/ Cause when you never see the lights it’s hard to know which one of us is caving,” sang Rihanna.

Will you be buying Rihanna’s latest album come next Tuesday?