Rihanna is preparing to make her long-awaited live comeback at the Super Bowl 2023 half-time show.
The pop star is expected to perform his greatest hits as he headlines the NFL finale at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Here’s everything we know about the show so far.
When is Rihanna’s Super Bowl half-time show?
The 2023 Super Bowl kicks off at 11:30pm UK time on Sunday, 12 February, with the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.
But the main event for music fans is Rihanna’s half-time show, which will probably start around 1am on Monday.
This will be his first solo performance since 2017, and will last between 12 and 15 minutes.
How can I watch it live in the UK?
The Super Bowl will be shown live in the UK on ITV1 and streaming service ITVX. The Build-up to the game starts at 10:45 pm on Sunday.
Alternatively, Sky and NOW subscribers can watch via Sky Go, Sky Sports NFL or Sky Sports Main Event.
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What can fans expect from the setlist?
Rihanna’s setlist is being kept under wraps, but is expected to feature some of her greatest hits.
The 34-year-old has scored nine UK number ones, including Umbrella, Diamonds and We Found Love, so he has no shortage of people wanting to be singled out.
Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation is executive-producing the show, which has led to rumors that the rap icon may appear as a special guest.
Fans will be watching the show closely for any hints that a new album is on the way.
The Barbadian singer took a break from music after her latest album, 2016’s Anti, to focus on her businesses and acting career.
She starred in the heist blockbuster Ocean’s 8 and short film Guava Island, while also growing her Fenty make-up and lingerie empire.
But last year he returned to music with two new songs, Lift Me Up and Born Again, both recorded for the Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Rihanna credited the birth of her son in May as her main motivation for agreeing to the Super Bowl gig.
She said: “I feel like it’s now or never. There’s this weird s*** that happens when you become a mother, you let go or unlock other parts of your superpower.
“You feel like you can do or do anything. I want to take on the challenge. I want to do something that will force me to get back on stage.”
He previously turned down an offer to headline the 2019 Super Bowl in solidarity with NFL star and anti-racism activist Colin Kaepernick.
He told Vogue at the time: “I wouldn’t dare do that. For what? Who’s going to get that? Not my people. I’m not going to be a sellout. I’m not going to be an enabler.”
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