Each year, more than a hundred million people tune in to watch the Super Bowl half-time show. It is one of the biggest events in the US musical calendar and for some it's a bigger deal than what is actually happening on the field.
It's a slot that many performers and musicians aspire to fill - and there's a long and impressive list of global superstars who have been chosen to headline previously.
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It includes the likes of Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars. In 2022, there was an epic performance by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar.
And 2023 will be no different, with popstar Rihanna announced as this year's headliner. In what will be a return to the stage after several years the multi award-winning singer confirmed to fans that she will be singing at the sports event with an Instagram photo of her hand holding an American football.
In a statement, the NFL confirmed the popstar and businesswoman will perform at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12. This year's Super Bowl sees the Philadelphia Eagles go head-to-head against the Kansas City Chiefs for the Lombardi Trophy.
The game will kick off at around 11.30pm UK time and the halftime show is expected to start roughly around 1.30am on Monday morning. It has been reported that Rihanna is expected to do a 12-minute set.
The show was previously dubbed the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, but from this year will be know as the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show after the music company confirmed on Friday it was taking over the role as sponsor.
Jay-Z, founder of Roc Nation, said: “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.”
Seth Dudowsky, NFL head of music, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage. 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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