The singer returned to London on November 11 to record an interview for '' The Graham Norton Show '' , which included a live performance of " Only Girl ( In the World ) " . Rihanna opened the American Music Awards with a medley of songs from '' Loud '' . She began with an a cappella version of " Love the Way You Lie ( Part II ) " , sitting on a stylized tree of lights above " a field of sable-colored blades of grass . " Rihanna then sang a solo version of " What 's My Name ? " and a short version of " Only Girl ( In the World ) " . According to Mawuse Ziegbe of MTV News , the singer " kicked up the island theme " as drummers in tribal dress circled her
American Music Awards
American Music Awards of 2010
Only Girl (In the World)