Rihanna is mobbed by a huge crowd of crazy French fans

Rihanna, 26, was spotted filming a video project for the new record on Thursday evening in at the Trocadéro in Paris, France against the scenic backdrop of the glittering Eiffel Tower, Daily Mail reported.

The superstar was mobbed by over 100 screaming fans, who hoisted her onto their shoulders and crowded around her to capture the moment on their phones.

French fan website Rebelle Rihanna revealed: 'Rihanna asked her fans to meet her at 17h45 at the Trocadéro in Paris as part of the #R8experience, to film a video sequence which will be used for her upcoming eighth album.