Rihanna sings through a blizzard in a skimpy bodice as snow storm hits New York

Baby, it's cold outside: Rihanna performed in a cropped black bodice and short fur coat in the snow at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York on Saturday


For most people, the onslaught of snow and freezing temperatures of -6 Celsius would have most dashing indoors for our winter warmers.

Despite wearing a flesh-baring cropped bodice, Rihanna bravely sang her way through a blizzard as she performed during an open-air concert in New York City on Saturday.

Ever the professional, the 21-year-old singer refused to leave the stage as she joined Jay-Z to pre-record a performance for a televised New Year's Eve special.

The pair bravely sang through the blizzard as up to nine and 11 inches of snow landed in the Big Apple.

Rihanna and her mentor Jay-Z were performing for the upcoming New Year's Eve With Carson Daly, which will be screened next week on US TV network NBC.

The singer was her usual flamboyant self in a minuscule black lace bodice, furry jacket and floral hat as she put on an energetic set.


Chilly duet: Rihanna and Jay-Z sing through the snow


Revealing: Ever the professional, Rihanna kept on singing


At one point, it was clear even the singer was starting to feel the cold as she put on a longer, hooded fur coat over her skimpy attire.

While Americans will be watching Rihanna on their TVs when they welcome 2010, Rihanna will actually be thousands of miles away in Abu Dhabi.

Rihanna will play a huge New Year's Eve concert at the Emirates Palace next week.
Meanwhile, the singer admitted she admires Lady GaGa, who just like Rihanna, is famed for her flamboyant style choices.

Rihanna will play a huge New Year's Eve concert at the Emirates Palace next week.
Meanwhile, the singer admitted she admires Lady GaGa, who just like Rihanna, is famed for her flamboyant style choices.


'Maybe I am cold after all': Rihanna later changed into a bigger coat

She said: 'She has a very bold, fearless image
'I have to say, I have so much respect for original artists and artists who aren't afraid to do what they want to do.

'That's what I respect most, so she's awesome.'

Rihanna is currently preparing to release her new single Hard, her second from her latest album Rated R.


Winter night: Rihanna was in a good spirits later that night as she went out partying with her friends in a mini-dress and knee-high stockings


source: dailymail