Rihanna becomes most followed woman on Twitter

Global icon Rihanna has overtaken Katy Perry to become the most-followed woman on Twitter. The "Umbrella" singer is now the fourth-most followed person on the platform in the world.

Following her worldwide success in the music, fashion, and cosmetics industries, the news marks a huge milestone in the pop icon's career.

According to Social Blade, the "Lift Me Up" singer has 108,278,326 followers on Instagram.

After Rihanna, Justin Bieber, is third with 113,171,252 followers. Former President Barack Obama, is second with 132,941,739 followers while Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, is in first place, with 134,341,896 followers.