Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Arizona next year. The 34-year-old superstar confirmed reports she was making the rounds earlier in the day in a simple but powerful post via her Instagram on Sunday, Sept. 25. Her tattooed hand was seen holding her NFL-branded football against a crisp white background. She’s in the image with a period-only caption.
Rihanna Navy (her fan nickname) and everyone in the world immediately understood what the post meant, so no further explanation was needed. “Let’s GO @Rihanna @NFL #SBLVII @AppleMusic @NFLonFOx” Tweet from Roc Nation — shared by the NFL — read. Later in the day, the NFL also updated his Twitter bio, reading “National Fenty League,” tagging both Rihanna and Apple Music.
“Rihanna A great recording artist loved by millions of Apple Music customers around the world. ” Oliver ShuserApple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats said: “We are thrilled to partner Rihanna, Roc Nation, and the NFL have brought important shows to music and sports fans. What a great artist for the first Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show. With all the hype, here’s what you need to know about Rihanna’s halftime show
when is the super bowl
Super Bowl LVII is scheduled for February 1223 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It will be his fourth time Phoenix has hosted the legendary sporting event.Producing the halftime show Jay-Z Roc Nation, the label Rihanna has been signed to since her 2005 debut with “Pon de Replay”. Jay-Z has been in his producer role since 2019 in the NFL, Jennifer Lopez When Shakira’s Joint performance in 2020, The Weekend 2012, and Dr. Dre, eminem, snoop dog, Mary J. Blige When Kendrick Lamar’s Notably, this year, for the first time since 2013, Pepsi did not serve as a presenting sponsor, with Apple Music joining instead.
“Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings, who exceeded expectations at every turn,” Jay-Z said in a statement released Sept. 9. 25ter Social Media Announcement . “Born on the tiny island of Barbados, she’s become one of the most celebrated artists in her own right, both in business and entertainment,” says the New York native, who works with Fenty Beauty, her Savage X Fenty lingerie line, and more. We also mentioned her RiRi’s massive empire, including
Was Taylor Swift supposed to be in it?
A few days before Rihanna’s announcement, halftime rumors flooded in (which may have prompted her to share this news). variety reported Taylor Swift Signed on to play the sports spectacle that excited the Swifties. For some, it makes sense for Taylor to do the show as she releases her tenth studio album. midnight, October October. In 21022, the Super Bowl is often the kickoff for his major world tour. But it wasn’t. Man Taylor No play the show, the source told hollywood life that the report was correct. TMZ later revealed that Taylor offer slot, but she declined so she could keep her Taylor’s version Series – Re-recordings of her first six albums. scooter brown.
When was the last time Rihanna performed live
When Rihanna steps into State Farm Stadium, it will be her first public performance. four yearsRihanna’s last performance on the world stage was at the 2018 Grammy Awards. DJ Khaled When Bryson Tiller For a wonderful rendition of “Wild Thoughts.” Since then, Ri welcomed a baby and has been busy becoming her global fashion icon. A$AP Rocky, and occasionally does something to make fans anticipate the release of their ninth studio album. A performance at the Super Bowl could be part of that album’s rollout.
It’s amazing Rihanna is playing the big game.In 2019 she announced that she Colin Kaepernick“I couldn’t do that. For what? Who benefits from it? Not my people,” she said. trend magazine a few months later. “I couldn’t be sold out. I couldn’t be an enabler. There were things within that organization that I didn’t quite agree with, and I wasn’t going to go and serve them.” Maroon 5 That same year, it headlined a lukewarm review.
Big fans of Taylor Swift will also remember the Pennsylvania native Taylor’s musical connection with Rihanna. Calvin Harris with a Swedish pen name Nils SchobergDJ produced the beat, Rihanna provided lead vocals, and Taylor was also credited on the song as a backup. Appearing as a surprise is something spectacular.