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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl LVII halftime show

By Adam Gretz | Last updated 9/25/22

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.

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— Rihanna (@rihanna) September 25, 2022

Let’s GO - @rihanna @rocnation #SBLVII @AppleMusic @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/xmIXK5jsRg
— NFL (@NFL) September 25, 2022

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

IT'S ON.@rihanna will take the stage for the first ever Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show on 2.12.23. #SBLVII @NFL @NFLonFOX @RocNation pic.twitter.com/Kz1YY19zAA
— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) September 25, 2022

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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