Rihanna’s return: Star soars into the Bay Area

Rihanna’s return:

In the three years Rihanna stepped out of the spotlight to tinker with her eighth studio album, “Anti,” and its accompanying world tour — delayed due to “production issues” — her stardom only grew exponentially.

With the tour up and running, expect her to soar even higher, as recent singles like “Work” and “Needed Me” take their place alongside chart toppers “Umbrella,” “We Found Love” and “Diamonds.”