Rihanna Drops Out of Victoria's Secret Show to Work on New Album 'ANTI': Who Replaces Her?

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2015 has swapped out one pop star for another. Though Rihanna was previously announced to join Selena Gomez and The Weeknd as a performer for the sexy holiday catwalk, on Tuesday (Nov. 3), it was announced the "B*tch Better Have My Money" singer had to drop out.

And, she will be replaced by Ellie Goulding. Though no official reasoning has been given for why Rihanna had to drop out of the Victoria's Secret show, People reports that she has to work on her new album ANTI, which has been announced but not given any detailed information.

Meanwhile, the timing for appearing at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show works out very well for Ellie Goulding. Her new album Delirium is due to be released on Friday, Nov. 6, and the Dec. 8 airing of the show is priceless promotion for the "On My Mind" singer.

Goulding will join the already announced (and presumably secured) performers at this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Selena Gomez and The Weeknd.

The 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will air on CBS on Dec. 8 at 10 p.m.

Goulding, Gomez and The Weeknd join a long list of pop superstars who have taken the stage at the annual fashion show. Previous performers include Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Kanye West, The Spice Girls, Justin Timberlake and more.

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Rihanna, Ellie Goulding