Orlando, Fla. (November 29, 2007) – International superstar Rihanna will perform at Universal Orlando Resort for Grad Bash 2008. With chart-topping hits “Pon De Replay,” “S.O.S.,” and “Umbrella,” Rihanna has exploded onto the music scene and continues to release singles that quickly become overnight sensations. Her latest CD, Good Girl Gone Bad has sold more than a half million copies and includes collaborations with Ne-Yo, Jay-Z and Timbaland. Rihanna’s music appeals to all ages, but her age and style hits home with the younger crowd, making her the perfect addition to Grad Bash 2008.
Rihanna recently won an American Music Award for “Best Female Artist” and two MTV Video Music Awards, “Monster Single of the Year” and “Video of the Year” for her summer hit, “Umbrella.” “Umbrella” spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Last year, Rihanna took home the coveted titles of “Female Artist of the Year,” “Female Hot 100 Artist of the Year,” and “Pop 100 Artist of the Year” at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.
Grad Bash is an annual event at Universal Orlando Resort for high school seniors. The event features the hottest live bands, multiple dance zones, DJs, karaoke, street entertainment and the best and most intense theme park attractions. All participants must be either students or chaperones from an attending public, private, or home school. Next year’s Grad Bash will take place on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, guests can visit www.universalorlando.com/gradbash or call 1-800-YOUTH-15.
About Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort has created some of the world’s most innovative theme park attractions based on pop culture’s most compelling films and stories. Guests experience two exciting theme parks – Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as well as Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre restaurant, shopping and nighttime entertainment complex; and three magnificently themed on-site Loews hotels – the Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and the Royal Pacific Resort. Flagship experiences featured in the theme parks include “Shrek 4-D,” “Dr. Seuss Landing,” “Jurassic Park River Adventure” and “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.” More information is available at www.universalorlando.com.