Rihanna - new RIAA certifications and studio work in 2026
Published on 08/21/2026 at 22:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rihanna remains one of pop and R&B’s most enduring forces in 2026. According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s public database updated in early 2026, several of her singles received new Gold and Platinum certifications this year while she continues studio work on her long-awaited ninth album.
New RIAA certifications in 2026
In the first months of 2026, the RIAA added a batch of new awards for Rihanna’s catalog singles, reflecting ongoing streaming and sales momentum in the United States.RIAA certification database The listing shows new single certifications dated January 28, 2026 for tracks from Anti including Consideration, Desperado, James Joint, Kiss It Better, Love On The Brain, Needed Me, Sex With Me, Woo and Work.
Further down the same RIAA page, earlier hits such as If It’s Lovin’ That You Want and Unfaithful are listed with new single certifications dated April 10, 2026, underlining that demand for her mid?2000s material has not faded.RIAA certification database Taken together, this cluster of 2026 certifications shows how both the Anti-era songs and earlier Def Jam singles continue to cross sales and streaming thresholds years after release.
Chart and streaming impact of Rihanna’s catalog
These certifications are mirrored by strong catalog performance on streaming platforms. Aggregated Spotify statistics updated on August 20, 2026, estimate Rihanna’s tracks at more than 61.6 billion streams in total, with over 45.5 billion for songs where she is the lead artist.Spotify streaming overview Individual songs such as We Found Love, This Is What You Came For, Umbrella, Love The Way You Lie, Love On The Brain, Stay, Diamonds and Only Girl (In The World) each stand above 2 billion streams.
A mid?August snapshot of the Spotify Global Top 200, shared by chart observers, shows several of these catalog hits still entering the daily worldwide ranking. On August 15, 2026, songs like Umbrella, Don’t Stop The Music, Only Girl (In The World), We Found Love and S&M all appear in the Top 200 with daily plays in the 1.2 to 1.5 million range, underscoring how Rihanna’s back catalog now behaves like a rolling greatest?hits presence on global playlists.
Rihanna’s charts, awards and catalog at a glance
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How Rihanna’s work is positioned in 2026
Even without a new studio album officially released since Anti in 2016, Rihanna’s catalog continues to return to national charts, including Germany’s Official Charts, whenever tracks are boosted by social media trends or playlist placements. Her blend of dance?pop, contemporary R&B and Caribbean influences has proved durable enough that songs like Don’t Stop The Music and Umbrella still re?enter genre charts in markets such as the UK in August 2026 and drive renewed listening in Germany via streaming platforms.
Current career status and upcoming work
As of August 21, 2026, Rihanna has no officially listed upcoming headline tour date on her own site or major ticketing platforms, but multiple August 2026 reports confirm that she is actively recording new music for her ninth studio album, often referred to as R9, with no release date yet announced.
Rihanna at a glance
- Act: Rihanna
- Genre: Pop, contemporary R&B
- Origin: Saint Michael, Barbados
- Active since: 2005
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Roc Nation (current), Def Jam (early releases)
- Key works: Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), Loud (2010), Talk That Talk (2011), Anti (2016)
- Current album/single: Anti, released January 28, 2016
- Charts / certifications: multiple new RIAA single certifications dated January 28 and April 10, 2026 for songs from Anti and earlier Def Jam singles
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently asked questions about Rihanna
Does Rihanna have any confirmed tour dates in Germany in 2026?
As of late August 2026, there are no officially confirmed Rihanna headline concerts listed for German venues on her official website or major primary ticketing platforms.
Which Rihanna songs received new RIAA certifications in 2026?
In 2026, the RIAA added new single awards for several Anti tracks such as Work, Needed Me and Love On The Brain, along with earlier hits including If It’s Lovin’ That You Want and Unfaithful, with certification dates in January and April 2026.
Is Rihanna working on a new studio album?
Yes. Interviews and August 2026 reports indicate that Rihanna has been in recording studios in New York and elsewhere working on her ninth album, widely nicknamed R9, although neither a title nor a release date has been officially announced.
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