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Rihanna Cancels Grammy Performance at Doctor's Suggestion

RiRi was sorely missed at last night's show. 
Rihanna Cancels Grammy Performance at Doctor's Suggestion
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 27, 2020
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Fans were bummed when news spread that Rihanna wouldn’t be performing at the Grammys after all. Although the singer showed up for rehearsals, doctors stepped in to ruin all of the fun.

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The “Work” singer is battling a bout of bronchitis and doctors requested that she refrain from singing in order to avoid damaging her vocal chords, TMZ reports.

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Better to be safe than sorry, especially since her ANTI tour is right around the corner. Fingers crossed that the singer gets better really soon!

TOPICS:  Rihanna