The halftime show tends to tie it all together, and the NFL routinely attracts some of the biggest names in music to perform. Last year, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre headlined the show in Los Angeles, while The Weeknd performed when the Buccaneers won Super Bowl 55 in Tampa.
With the Chiefs and Eagles set to play for the Lombardi Trophy, the NFL has secured another prominent name to headline this year’s show at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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Here’s all you need to know about this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, including the performers and a full list of past shows.
Who is performing during halftime of Super Bowl 57?
Rihanna will perform at halftime of Super Bowl 57.
The NFL is going back to the traditional setup of a singular act after five different performers headlined last year’s Super Bowl halftime show, but if history is any indication, Rihanna will likely have some notable guests join her for the performance. Any guests will likely be announced at a later date.
Rihanna is a nine-time Grammy Award winner and the second-best-selling female musician of all time.
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What time does the Super Bowl halftime show start?
The Super Bowl halftime show will likely start shortly after 8 p.m. ET. The game itself will kick off at about 6:30 p.m. and the first half should end about 90 minutes later.
Halftime at the Super Bowl lasts anywhere between 20 to 30 minutes, which is considerably longer than a normal game.
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Who is Rihanna?
Rihanna has been one of the most prominent entertainers in the United States and beyond for the past 15 years. The Barbados native is the second-best-selling female artist of all time behind only Madonna. Rihanna is also the wealthiest female musician with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion.
Rihanna is a nine-time Grammy award winner. She has produced numerous prominent songs over the years, including 14 that reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list.
From “Umbrella” to “We Found Love” to “Love on the Brain,” Rihanna has a long list of hits that can be performed in Glendale, Ariz., during Super Bowl 57.
Do performers get paid for the Super Bowl halftime show?
Super Bowl halftime performers do not get paid by the NFL in any way, but the league does cover the cost of the show’s production.
The NFL estimated that Super Bowl 56 was watched by 208 million people in the United States when factoring in the number of people watching in group settings. The massive audience and exposure is enough to convince some of the biggest names in music to perform.
Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 57?
Country superstar Chris Stapleton will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Super Bowl 57.
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