Top of the crop tops! Rihanna gyrates in leopard print bra as she takes to the stage in London for the second time in one night
By EMMA GRITT
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Despite it being her second show in London tonight, when Rihanna stepped on stage at the Kentish Town Forum, she still gave 100%.
The hardest working woman in music barely broke in to a sweat as she performed for 2,500 fans as part of her 777 Tour.
It's all part of the promotion for her seventh album, Diamonds, and has meant the singer has visited seven countries in as many days on a specially commissioned Boeing 777 plane.
WATCH: Rihanna performing live in London as part of her 777 Tour
Wild thing: Rihanna didn't look tired as she took to the stage in London for the second time that night
London was the sixth stop on the gruelling tour, following stops in Mexico City, Toronto, Stockholm, Paris and Berlin.
While you could be forgiven for thinking that tonight she would want to nap and fantasise about getting the final show in New York over and done with, she instead found time to earn a reported £500,000 by performing at a shopping centre.
The 24-year old singer performed her new album's title track at Westfield Stratford City as part of their Christmas lights turning on ceremony.
Let's party! A sneaky peek of her chest tattoo was visible beneath her bralet
Vintage bling: RiRi was adorned with some amazing 1990s Versace jewellery that was very on trend
Rihanna was in the area just a few months ago when she joined Coldplay to perform Princess of China at the Paralympics Closing Ceremony.
She was last called upon to flick a festive switch at the other Westfield on the other side of London in Shepherd's Bush two years ago.
The outfit she wore to that was very different to the one she opted for her 777 show - probably as the bitter London wind was more acute on the outdoor stage in Stratford compared to the relatively intimate surroundings of the Forum.
Tooth and nail: The singer coordinated her lipstick and nail varnish for the 777 show in Kentish Town
Rude gyal: Rihanna looked fierce as she strode confidently around the stage, performing her hits
Hectic Schedule: Rihanna is taking in seven countries in seven nights as part of her 777 Tour
Look at me: Rihanna bathed in adoration from the crowd for the second time tonight
The Bayan beauty took to the stage in a white suit with hand motif, and a daring leopard-print bralet beneath.
True to form, it wasn't long before the jacket was gone and Rihanna was gyrating and dancing in just the skimpy top and the trousers.
The ensemble was eye catching, but most impressive was her arsenal of gold jewellery.
She wore a wrist of bracelets, including one which looked like a vintage 1990s Versace piece that matched her equally cool necklace.
Her fingers, tipped with long red lacquered talons, were adorned with rings, one of which was shaped like an asp coiling around her digit.
WATCH: Rihanna performing live in London as part of her 777 Tour
...And her earlier performance at Westfield...
You must need pockets that deep: Rihanna wears oversized jacket… as she performs at Westfield for £500k Christmas lights switch-on
By LOUISE SAUNDERS and HANNA FLINT
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Rihanna's never had a problem with pushing the fashion boundaries.
But when she switched on the Christmas light's at London's Westfield Stratford City shopping centre on Monday evening, her androgynous outfit may have had more than an aesthetic purpose.
The over-sized blue jacket most likely came with deep pockets, perfect for the £500,000 pay cheque she will reportedly receive for the festive appearance in front of 20,000 fans.
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Certainly not in the blue: Rihanna takes to the stage at Westfiield Stratford shopping centre to turn on the Christmas lights wearing an oversized coat, amid rumours of being paid £500,000 for the gig
And in addition to doing the festive honours, the Where Have You Been hitmaker will also perform a mini-gig.
A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Rihanna’s thrilled she has been asked again. She knows it’s a big deal and is totally up for it. Westfield have had a great year due to the Olympics and want to fork out to celebrate.
'Even though the final contract is still being thrashed out, they’re prepared to pay up to £500,000 for her. Organisers are expecting around 20,000 people to swamp the park.'
Entertaining the crowds: The starlet performed for the waiting fans as she switched on the festive lights on Monday evening
Giving it her all: Rihanna shows off her singing skills dressed in the interesting get-up in front of the festive fans
Good turn out then: Rihanna proved popular as she became the star attraction at the shopping centre in east London
All lit up: The crowd all waved their mobile phones in time to the music in anticipation of the Christmas lights
And pose: After wowing the crowds, Rihanna was then happy to pose for a photocall backstage at the event
Extravaganza: The R&B superstar impressed as fireworks were set off during the switch on event
Atmospheric: She strutted around on stage on the impressive set as her fans watched on
VIDEO: Rihanna performs for packed crowd in London
Although the Spice Girls - who reformed for a one-off performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer - were discussed as a potential act, Rihanna came out on top.
Myf Ryan, general marketing manager for the shopping centre, said: 'The Christmas light switch-on at Westfield Stratford City is one of the highlights of the festive calendar.
'This year we want to thank our loyal shoppers by giving them something they’ll never forget.'
Deep pockets: Rihanna is larger than life in an over-sized jacket which could probably hold the £500,000 fee for switching on the Christmas lights
Larger than life: Rihanna added some over-sized catlike shades to her androgynous outfit
Man up: the singer sure proved her fashion credentials in this irregular outfit that most women could never pull off
Close shave: Rihanna emphasises her close cut with a twisted up-do whilst signing autographs
A special treat: Myf Ryan, general marketing manager for Westfield Stratford, said bosses were keen to treat loyal shoppers to a memorable switch-on
Covering up: Rihanna was seen putting a red scarf over her head after completing her switch on duties
Rihanna will be assisted at the Christmas lights switch-on by a number of young ambassadors from Westfield's charity partner, Save The Children, while a display of lasers and pyrotechnics will mark the dramatic countdown to the event.
And some lucky fans will even have the chance to meet the Bajan beauty following her performance.
Rihanna is no stranger to the festive tradition, having turned on the Christmas lights at Westfield Shepherd's Bush two years ago.
Last year, Justin Bieber switched on the lights at both Westfield centres.
A very merry Christmas: Rihanna will reportedly receive a staggering £500,000 to turn on the Christmas lights at London's Westfield Stratford City on Monday night
Performer: In addition to switching the Christmas lights on, Rihanna will perform a mini-gig for an estimated 20,000 fans
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