Concert review: Rihanna at Birmingham LG Arena

Rihanna

LG Arena, Birmingham

Concert review by Laura Blyth

Chart-topper Rihanna showed why she is every bit a global superstar with a stunning concert at the LG Arena.

The R&B singer's explosive show featured fireworks, a team of slick dancers and six costume changes that left little to the imagination.

She burst onto the stage in a multi-coloured bikini and high heels, and could hardly be heard above all the screams from the packed arena.

The 23-year old kicked off the evening with Only Girl in the World, bouncing around the stage and showing off her own dance moves.

The four-time Grammy Award winner continued with Disturbia, Shut Up and Drive and Man Down.

All eyes were on the singer as she sang Hard, Run This Town, Live Your Life, Hate That I Love You and a rather raunchy version of Rude Boy.

And she saved the best until last with her iconic 2007 hit Umbrella.