Super Bowl halftime show : Pregnant Rihanna admits ‘no updates’ on plans for new music as fans reel
Pop star delivered a mesmerising performance of hits including ‘Diamonds’ and ‘Only Girl in the World’
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Rihanna put on a spectacular performance for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The nine-time Grammy winner made her return to live music after a five-year hiatus at the US event, performing hits including “Diamonds”, “Only Girl in the World” and “B**** Better Have My Money”. A representative confirmed the singer is pregnant with her second child soon after the performance.
In an interview with Good Morning America ahead of her iconic show, she told host Michael Strahan that she’s “excited to actually put new music out”.
However, she admitted that she doesn’t have “any updates” to give at the moment.
Country star Chris Stapleton opened proceedings by performing the national anthem, which has earned praise from fans online. Viewers were also wowed by actor Troy Kotsur’s sign language performance to the national anthem.
Other performances include Babyface singing “America The Beautiful” and Sheryl Lee Ralph giving her rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.
And it wouldn’t be the Super Bowl without brands vying for consumer attention with memorable, star-studded ads.
Some 100 million people are expected to watch the spectacle in the US alone.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph also stunned during her Super Bowl performance
Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph gave a breathtaking performance ahead of the Super Bowl game, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.
Her daughter Ivy Coco styled Ralph, who stunned in a gorgeous custom red jumpsuit.
All the celebrities who attended the Super Bowl
Rihanna wasn’t the only celebrity to make a gigantic splash at Sunday’s Super Bowl. So far, other high-profile names in attendance included LeBron James, Adele, diehard Eagles fan Bradley Cooper, HER, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jay-Z, ASAP Rocky, Chief’s fan Paul Rudd, Paul McCartney, Kevin Hart, Shaquille O’Neal, Gordon Ramsey, and more.
2023 Super Bowl was a star-studded event
Troy Kotsur interpreted the National Anthem
Oscar-winning Coda star Troy Kotsur also made a special appearance during the Super Bowl’s National Anthem.
As Grammy-winning singer Chris Stapleton performed his astounding rendition of the National Anthem, deaf actor Kotsur interpreted it in ASL.
Relive the best commercials at the Super Bowl
Ethan Hawke hilariously shoots his shot with Rihanna
Following Rihanna’s astounding halftime performance, Ethan Hawke wasted no time in asking for his son’s forgiveness for shooting his shot.
On Instagram, The Black Phone star posted a throwback photo of him sitting courtside in conversation with Rihanna while his son Levon, sits beside him with his hand covering his face.
How many children does Rihanna have?
As news of Rihanna’s current pregnancy spread like wildfire, some may be wondering, “Didn’t she just have a baby?”
The answer to that is yes. She and ASAP Rocky welcomed their first son Robyn Rihanna Fenty in May 2022.
Jay-Z plays Instagram dad to Blue Ivy
Watch this heartwarming clip of Jay-Z filling in as Instagram dad for Blue Ivy on the field during the pregame show
Let’s not forget the stadium crew who scrambled to build the artful platform and stage that Rihanna performed on.
Rihanna’s performance gave awfully familiar vibes
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How much did Rihanna get paid for her performance?
It’s no secret that there’s a LOT of money funnelled into the Super Bowl, from millions spent on advertisements to the players themselves getting paid even more.
But what about the halftime show performers themselves? Not only are they typically the biggest names in the music industry, but their presence brings in millions more viewers who could care less about the sport itself.
So what’s in it for them? Read more to find out:
The amount Super Bowl halftime show performers are paid for their concert may come as a surprise to some
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