Rihanna Delivers Stellar Performance With “Stay”

News Americas, LOS ANGELES, CA, Mon. Feb. 11, 2013: Sexy Bajan star, Rihanna, showed a more vulnerable yet sensual side to her personality Sunday night at the Grammy’s with a stellar ballad performance of “Stay” with Mikky Ekko.

The singer, who picked up a 2013 Grammy Awards early on for Best Short Form Video for “We Found Love,” stunned many as she delivered a superb performance without the usual flash of flesh and steamy fireworks.

Instead, Rihanna, dressed modestly but sensually in a long black backless dress, sang simply into the mike and from the heart, in a performance that was well received and definitely silenced her critics.

Rihanna then changed into a two piece shimmy white long skirt and mid-riff top that stopped just under her breasts, for “Could You Be Love,” a duet with Ziggy Marley during the Grammy’s tribute to reggae legend the man who RiRi looks up to musically, Bob Marley. Alicia Keys was so moved by the tribute that she took to Twitter to say: “Loved seeing @Rihanna @Sting @BrunoMars @damianmarley and @ziggymarley work it on stage tonight!!! This room was on fire!!!! #GRAMMYs.”

Ziggy also tweeted: “Zilla and I just finished grammy performance. JAH.” He also posted a pic using Instagram of him and Damian waiting backstage before the performance.

Usain Bolt, who obviously saw the performance tweeted: “Best thing about #Grammy2013 @damianmarley #Jamaican #BobMarley.”

On Feb. 7th, Rihanna had tweeted a pic on Instagram of her and the Marleys – Damian and Ziggy.

Rihanna, however, failed to win the Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration categories which she was also nominated for.

Meanwhile, the singer had tongues wagging as she was spotted cuddling in the audience of the Staples Center with ex-Chris Brown. It was four years ago that the couple both missed the Grammys after the now infamous abuse case. However, both walked the red carpet separately.