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Billionaire singer Rihanna has been confirmed to be headlining the halftime show at Super Bowl LVII in 2023.
The game will be played at State Farm Stadium outside of Phoenix, Arizona on Feb. 12th.
🚨 Rihanna confirms she is headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. pic.twitter.com/NaIhpr6LWt
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The 34-year-old has won nine Grammy Awards. She shared an image to Instagram on Sunday holding an official NFL football.
The NFL also confirmed Rihanna will perform. There was speculation in recent days that Taylor Swift might be the main act of the halftime show. These rumors were quickly shot down.
🚨 Rihanna to headline Super Bowl LVII halftime show 🚨 pic.twitter.com/kF4OckuCie
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The Super Bowl halftime show will mark Rihanna’s first live performance in over 5 years. pic.twitter.com/waQEr2Ky5e
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“We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage,” said Seth Dudowsky, NFL Head of Music.
“Rihanna is a once in a generation artist who has been a cultural force throughout her career. We look forward to collaborating with Rihanna, Roc Nation and Apple Music to bring fans another historic Halftime Show performance.”
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The league confirmed their leading act only minutes later with the same photo posted across their social platforms, with the caption, “Let’s GO @badgalriri @rocnation #SBLBII @applemusic @nflonfox.”
Super Bowl LVII will be sponsored by Apple Music after a decade with Pepsi. In addition, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is returning for the third year to help produce the halftime spectacular.
“Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn. A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment,” said Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, in a release from the NFL.
— Advertisement — Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar, and made history, garnering five Creative Arts Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live), a first for the show.
Previous Super Bowl Halftime Show performances include The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Prince, Madonna and more.
Rihanna and her partner, musician A$AP Rocky, welcomed a baby boy in May.
