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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl LVII halftime show

The NFL has found its headlining act for the Super Bowl LVII halftime show in February, and it is going to be Rihanna.

After speculation surfaced late this week that Taylor Swift was going to be the headlining act for one of the biggest music performances of the year, it was eventually revealed that she turned down the opportunity. 

That resulted in the NFL turning its focus to Rihanna and based on the social media activity of Rihanna and the NFL on Sunday, they have an agreement.

This year's halftime show is sponsored by Apple Music, which also announced the news. 

This year's Super Bowl will be played on February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the Arizona Cardinals.

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