Pop superstar Rihanna is to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, it has been announced. The hitmaker, known for chart-toppers such as Umbrella and Take a Bow shared a photo of her hand holding an American football on Instagram and Twitter on Sunday evening.
Soon afterwards, it was reposted by her record label, Roc Nation, the NFL and Apple Music – a new partner for the show – which confirmed the news in a tweet. Apple Music said: “It’s ON. Rihanna will take the stage for the first ever Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show on 2.12.23.”
In a statement, the NFL confirmed the 34-year-old popstar and businesswoman will perform at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, in February. The show was previously dubbed the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, however the music company confirmed on Friday it was taking over the role as sponsor.
