The singer wants to celebrate her catalog and promises a show full of music and visuals, at the halftime show of the football game, Sunday
Rihanna he’s working hard for his halftime show super bowl, a match starting Sunday at 20:30 (Brasilia time), broadcast live on Rede TV! (open TV), ESPN (closed TV), and Star+ (streaming). The expectation is that the show takes place between 10.30pm and 11pm. Rihanna is so focused that she almost forgets her birthday and Valentine’s Day, now celebrated in the United States.
The singer has promised it will be a show filled with music and other visuals.
“The lineup was the biggest challenge. The hardest part was deciding how to maximize the 13 minutes lasting the hiatus, but also celebrating — that’s what the show is going to be about, a celebration of my back catalog in the best possible way,” said Rihanna.
In a conversation with the press before Sunday’s game between Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefsthe pop superstar and new mom said appearing at her first live event in seven years feels “like it could only happen now.”
“When you become a mother, something happens that makes you feel like you can rule the world, that you can do anything. super bowl it’s one of the biggest stages in the world,” Rihanna said. “There’s something exciting about the challenge that comes with it.”
winner of nine GrammysRihanna has placed 14 songs atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including We have found love, work, an umbrella AND disturbed. She and rapper A$AP Rocky recently welcomed their first child together.
“At the end of the day, whether I fail or succeed, my name will be on it. So I’m really involved in every aspect of everything I do,” he said.
The new sponsor of the halftime show, Apple Musicheld a moderated event Thursday, where reporter Nadeska Alexis was the only one allowed to ask Rihanna questions.
Rihanna joins a list of notable artists who have performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, including Beyoncé, Madonna, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira AND The weekend. Last year, hip hop was celebrated with doctor Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar perform together.
Rihanna declined to participate in the 2019 hiatus in solidarity Colin Kaepernick. But he said the timing and circumstances were right for her on this occasion.
the star of the country Chris Stapleton will perform the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will sing America the beautiful. The actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph will also present Raise every voice and sing. When asked which team she would be rooting for on Sunday, Ralph said they supported the Eagles, while Stapleton and Babyface said they supported Rihanna.
The winner of the deaf actor oscar, Troy Kosur, will perform the national anthem using American Sign Language. Colin Denny will play America the beautiful AND Raise every voice and sing will be interpreted by Justina Miles.
Apple Music replaced Pepsi this year after a decade as halftime sponsor. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but analysts say the league is expected to raise at least $50 million annually for the rights.
Source: Terra
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