"We're creating an incredible ride with this tour. I'm excited to get out on the road and share my new music from this album," said Rihanna. "We are going to have an amazing time and I know my fans are ready to get LOUD!"

Rihanna's extraordinary new show will feature all new production, costumes and stage design creating a visual and audio event with the once in a lifetime excitement her fans around the world have come to expect from one of the brightest stars in music today.

Initial Rihanna LOUD North American Tour Dates:
June 4 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
June 7 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
June 28 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
June 30 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
July 19 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
July 21 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
July 23 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center