Rihanna to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Rihanna to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
“Today Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announce international icon, entrepreneur and philanthropist Rihanna will take center stage at State Farm Stadium for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show at Super Bowl LVII, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona,” announced the NFL on Sunday.
This marks the first year of a partnership between Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"Rihanna is an incredible recording artist who is a favorite for many millions of Apple Music customers around the world," said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Apple Music and Beats. "We're excited to partner with Rihanna, Roc Nation and the NFL to bring music and sports fans a momentous show — what an incredible artist for the inaugural Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show."
"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.
Latest for NFL and Halftime Performances
The Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show which featured a lineup including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar made history earlier this year, garnering five Creative Arts Emmy nominations.
The performance won three Creative Arts Emmys, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live), a first-ever for the show.
Past Super Bowl Halftime Show performances include The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Prince, Madonna and more.
For more information about Super Bowl LVII, visit SuperBowl.com.
PHOTO: Rihanna in concert in Washington, DC. CC Public Domain/DOD News