RIHANNA has popped out in Los Angeles, California, with a bright new hairstyle.

Rihanna, 35, caused shockwaves on social media after a recent paparazzi photo of her made it to X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Rihanna is back to wearing blonde hairCredit: BackGrid

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Paparazzi caught photos of Rihanna out and about in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: BackGrid
The award-winning songstress was pictured in stylish streetwear, which included a pair of graphic jeans, a gray hoodie, and snakeskin shoes.

Personalizing the look even more, Rihanna wore a long, tan overcoat over her sweatshirt.

Her hair was straightened, parted down the middle, and colored golden blonde.

The mother-of-two’s coat made her bright-toned hair pop even more.

Rihanna kept her makeup very natural, letting her light hair draw all of the attention.

Fans of the Oscar-nominated pop star had a lot to say about her going back to blonde on X – she used to wear blonde hair in the 2010s.

“Whether it’s red, black, or blonde, she slay every style effortlessly. Queen of reinvention and forever stunning,” one fan tweeted.

Another added: “Oh mine … she’s looking gorgeous.”

A third person agreed: “Oh my god she looks so good.”

While some fans liked her new look, others were less impressed.

“[Blonde hair] never looked good on her,” one slated.

Another criticized: “Wow she should stick with her regular hair.”

Some fans speculated that her new aesthetic was a sign that new music was coming.

“Woah, she looks so good! Wait … what if she’s preparing a new album to go with the new hair,” a fan tweeted.

MUSIC IS COMING?

The last studio album that Rihanna released was Anti in 2016.

In 2022, she had fans excited when she teased a new album.

A source told The U.S Sun last year: “It’s happening. Rihanna will drop an album this year. She is getting ready to release this year.

“It is always something she had planned to do for her fans. She has heard their calls for her new tunes and knows they have been waiting so patiently.

“She’s excited to bring them something new.”

At the time, the insider speculated the next album could be her last for some time.

They said: “After that, her focus will be more on motherhood and her Fenty beauty and fashion empire that have been her passion.”

However, the album didn’t come to pass in 2022.

ON THE WAY

Rihanna has been teasing fans about her upcoming album known as, ‘R9’ for some time now.

This particular album will be influenced by Reggae music.

She has been recording in the studio since 2020.

The musician is known to release official dates one month prior to the release date.

Pharrell Williams, 50, and Diplo, 44, are included in the creation of ‘R9’ as well.

Although Rihanna hasn’t given fans an official date as to when her album is coming, she insists that she wants to release an album this year.

“I want it to be this year,” she said in a 2023 British Vogue interview, referring to the release of her next album.

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Fans complimented Rihanna on her current aesthetic on social mediaCredit: BackGrid

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Rihanna used to wear blonde hair during the 2010sCredit: Getty

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Some fans think that Rihanna’s new look is sign that a new album was on the way