Rihanna Postpones Upcoming 'ANTI' Tour Citing Production Delays

Navy fans have been anticipating Rihanna’s ANTI world tour since its announcement back in November, but according to more recent reports, the “Work” singer has postponed the upcoming trek, citing production delays.

The lengthy tour, which was originally slated to kick off on Feb. 26 at San Diego's Viejas Arena, will now begin in Jacksonville, Florida on March 12. According to Billboard, 8 of Rihanna’s North American shows have been rescheduled.

Aside from San Diego, stops in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, New Orleans and Oakland and San Jose, California have also been rearranged on the schedule. A source in San Jose reportedly told Billboard that the second show on the tour, set for Feb. 28 at the SAP Center, was moved to May 8. Because of production problems, the show would not have been ready in time.

The announcement comes just days after Rihanna's cancelled Grammys performance on Monday (Feb. 15) night. Since then, conflicting stories have hit the Net regarding her reasoning for cancellation. It was initially reported that she backed out, following doctor's orders and a bout with bronchitis. It was later revealed that the "Kiss It Better" songstress may have had an emotional meltdown during a rehearsal for the show. She was reportedly upset with the production and stormed out.

The tour is in support of Rihanna's eighth studio album, which bears the same name. She will be joined by Travi$ Scott for her North American leg while Big Sean and The Weeknd will join her for the European stint, which will start on June 11 in Amsterdam. No changes have been announced for that part of the tour.

Check out updated ANTI tour dates below.

03/12 Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Arena
03/13 Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
03/15 Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena
03/18 Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
03/19 Cincinnati, OH @ U.S. Bank Arena
03/20 Charlotte, NC @ The Time Warner Cable Arena
03/22 Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
03/23 Buffalo, NY @ First Niagara Center
03/24 Auburn Hills, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
03/26 Hartford, CT @ XL Center
03/27 Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
03/30 Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
04/02 Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
04/03 Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo
04/05 Quebec City, QC @ Centre Videotron
04/06 Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
04/07 Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
04/09 Baltimore, MD @ Royal Farms Arena
04/10 Boston, MA @ TD Garden
04/13 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
04/14 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
04/15 Chicago, IL @ United Center
04/18 Winnipeg, MS @ MTS Centre
04/20 Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
04/21 Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
04/23 Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
04/24 Seattle, WA @ KeyArena
04/27 Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
04/29 Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay
04/30 Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay
05/01 Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena
05/03 Los Angeles, CA @ Forum
05/04 Los Angeles, CA @ Forum
05/06 San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
05/07 Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
05/09 San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
05/13 Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
05/14 Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
05/15 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
05/17 New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
05/18 Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena

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