The organisers of Brighton Pride have issued a statement as rumours circulate that a pop superstar will headline the event this summer. 

Rihanna, 34, teased a new tour on her Instagram page last night. 

Writing on Twitter, Give Us The Goss, an online entertainment news page, said: "Confirmed. Rihanna will headline Brighton Pride on Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

"Official announcement expected after her Super Bowl performance."


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The pop superstar will headline the US Super Bowl's half-time show this Sunday, February 12. 

It is expected that she will announce her new tour dates then.

A spokesman for Brighton Pride addressed the rumours. 

In a statement, he said: "Rihanna is not booked for Brighton and Hove Pride 2023.

"We will not be making any announcements until later in the spring. Nothing is confirmed until we confirm it."