Super Bowl 2023

From her pregnancy reveal to her set list, here's what you need to know about Rihanna's halftime show performance for the 2023 Super Bowl.

Neither of those happened, but the Super Bowl Halftime Show marked her long-awaited return to music, and now the world waits to see what happens next. [historic game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs](https://time.com/6254557/super-bowl-2023-black-quarterbacks-mahomes-hurts/) was settled, the true winner of Super Bowl LVII was [Rihanna](https://time.com/6251429/rihanna-fashion-best-moments/), who made her triumphant return to [live performance](https://time.com/6250929/best-rihanna-performances-super-bowl/) on the biggest of stages: the Halftime Show. As fans took in her performance, much of the conversation focused, as it so often does in our gossip-centric culture, on her postpartum body. Her long-awaited show had been hyped for months leading up to tonight’s musical comeback, and fans were satisfied with the results. While it’s become customary for most Halftime headliners to feature special guests during their shows, Rihanna broke with tradition and was the sole performer during the performance, relying instead on the impeccable talents of her dozens of backup dancers, who wined, body-rolled, and dropped it low. While her epic performance more than delivered the show-stopping celebration of her many hits that [her fans had anticipated](https://time.com/6253747/rihanna-super-bowl-halftime-show-predictions/), it was also filled with plenty of surprises—including choreography from her frequent collaborator Parris Goebel, a cheeky Fenty product placement, and a well-placed belly rub that set the Internet ablaze with pregnancy speculations, as well as criticism that so much focus shifted from her musical return to the status of her postpartum body. Rihanna’s look consisted of a striking red bodysuit with a matching red patent breastplate from Loewe, worn under a jumpsuit in the same bright shade. For one thing, prolifically: immediately after the performance, Twitter would not load tweets for a couple of minutes. Her electrifying performance signaled that even though it’s been seven years since we’ve had a new album from Rihanna, the bad gal can still bring it when it comes to putting on a show. During the show, the word “pregnant” began trending on Twitter, with viewers reading into a belly rub she did while singing the lyric “life inside” and a quote she gave during a pre-show interview in which she said, “I’m thinking about bringing someone.” Others criticized the speculation and the mass effort to investigate a woman’s reproductive status, saying that the moment should be about her return to music and what this means for her career, not about her body. The sporty, futuristic look was complemented by white Hazmat suit-esque costumes her backup dancers wore, paired with reflective sunglasses and mesh undershirts. “I’m three months postpartum, like, should I be making major decisions like this now?’ Like, ‘I might regret this,’” she said.

The Eagles and Chiefs played a thriller in Super Bowl LVII.

Jay-Z & Blue Ivy · Rihanna · Adam Blackstone & Questlove · Jordin Sparks · Sheryl Lee Ralph · Chris Stapleton · DJ Snake · Most Popular ...

[made history](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/sheryl-lee-ralph-lift-every-voice-and-sing-super-bowl-2023-1235252510/) when she performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” becoming the first performer to deliver what’s considered the Black national anthem on the field before kickoff. Among them are Jennifer Lopez, who made a cameo in husband Ben Affleck’s [greatest rapper of all time](https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rappers-all-time/) – was in attendance, with daughter Blue Ivy by his side. Roc Nation also manages Rihanna. Sheryl Lee Ralph was among those who took the mic. The Abbott Elementary star

The nine-time Grammy Award winner commanded the stage with a medley of classics, and revealed some personal news.

(Kids loved her as the voice of Tip in the 2015 DreamWorks film [Home](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/home-2015).) She's won nine Grammy Awards and is one of the [bestselling musical artists of all time](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45609656), having sold 250 million records worldwide. Blige](/tech/services-and-software/super-bowl-halftime-show-and-how-to-watch-stream-the-game-live/) all shared the spotlight. [billionaire businesswoman](https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-58084543), and an actress who's starred in movies and TV shows. [amazing commercials](/culture/sports/super-bowl-commercials-2023-watch-all-the-big-ads-from-the-big-game/), and the [highly anticipated movie trailers](/culture/entertainment/super-bowl-2023-movie-trailers-watch-them-all-here/). [Barbadian singer Rihanna](/culture/entertainment/see-rihanna-strut-her-stuff-in-teaser-for-super-bowl-halftime-show/) is one of those musical artists who doesn't need to use a last name. In past years, the NFL has put the entire halftime show online shortly after it aired.

Rihanna performed a medley of hits at the Super Bowl on Sunday, from "Umbrella" to "Wild Thoughts," in addition to revealing a growing baby bump.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100, [the fourth-most of any artist in history](https://www.insider.com/artists-most-number-one-songs-hot-100-2020-9). It remains one of her most popular and commercially successful tracks, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a seven-times platinum certification in 2021. [apparently inspired by Rihanna's former accountant](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/07/05/reasons-we-think-bbhmm-is-about-rihannas-former-accountant-peter-gounis/), whom she sued for mismanaging her finances and costing her millions of dollars. [Rihanna](/category/rihanna) [Super Bowl 2023](/category/super-bowl-2023) [Music](/category/music) [watching the show from the sidelines](https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1624948494124601345?s=20&t=CGccQoRdyZ-wPKqJHxWg5Q). (The lawsuit was [settled](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-rihanna-lawsuit/rihanna-settles-multimillion-dollar-lawsuit-with-ex-accountants-idUSBREA3G24J20140417) in 2014.)

From Scream VI to Fast X, the most expensive night of the year for new ads saw a string of enticing new trailers.

It stars Anthony Ramos in what seems to be a more contained character-led story, which given the wild excess of the franchise’s lowest moments, is not a bad thing. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon back together after 2021’s cruelly under-seen The Last Duel to tell the story of how Nike’s Air Jordans changed a number of games. With Paramount riding high still from the success of the jumpstarted Scream and Top Gun franchises, it makes natural sense that the studio’s biggest ever series would return. The 10th Fast and Furious film (11th if we’re counting spin-off Hobbs and Shaw) is also the fifth most expensive film ever made with reports suggesting a budget of $340m, not too shabby given how the series was seen as dead in the water way back when. Technically not a trailer for the latest Marvel release Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania but a branded tie-in, this brief, nay pointless, spot sees Paul Rudd’s miniature superhero feel judged for drinking a beer by an actual ant. It’s not the first time someone has tried although for those who endured 2000’s reviled adaptation starring Jeremy Irons and Thora Birch, they might choose to pretend that it is.

Pop superstar Rihanna delivered a power-packed performance at the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show at State Farm Stadium on 12 February.

(Main and Featured images: Courtesy of NFL/@NFL/Twitter) — NFL (@NFL) [Academy Award winner](https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/entertainment/oscar-nominated-movies-you-need-to-watch/) Troy Kotsur, who is a native of Arizona, performed the national anthem in American Sign Language. Some other dancers joined on multiple suspended platforms next to Rihanna’s. [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/entertainment/all-mcu-films-and-shows-of-phase-5-and-phase-6/) (2022). [Grammy Awards](https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/music/grammy-awards-2023-complete-winners-list/) in 2018.

Trailers for 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,' 'Scream VI' and other films aired during the Super Bowl.

Directed by Andrés Muschietti, “The Flash” zooms into theaters June 16. The latest sequel will feature returning cast members Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, John Cena, Jason Statham, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren and Charlize Theron, as well as franchise newcomers Brie Larson, Rita Moreno, Alan Ritchson, Daniela Melchior and Jason Momoa. Amazon Prime Video purchased a spot for “Air,” the latest directorial effort from Ben Affleck about basketball legend Michael Jordan’s groundbreaking partnership with Nike. “The Flash” opens in theaters June 16. Sony Pictures promoted “65,” a science-fiction thriller starring Adam Driver as a pilot who crashes and becomes stranded on Earth 65 million years ago. Universal Pictures promoted “Fast X,” the 10th installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise.

A borderline late penalty impacted the outcome of Sunday's Super Bowl. Was it the right call?

The dancers commenced the performance on their own floating stages, and then flocked around Rihanna with synchronized choreography. Throughout the show, the ...

In 2019, she starred in Childish Gambino’s [Guava Island](https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/review-guava-island-is-a-pretty-good-childish-gambino-music-video-and-a-pretty-bad-movie/) and published a 504-page “ [visual autobiography](https://pitchfork.com/news/rihanna-announces-new-book/).” In her film star guise, she has featured in [Ocean’s 8](https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-rihanna-in-the-first-oceans-8-trailer/) (2018), [Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets](https://pitchfork.com/news/67030-watch-rihanna-play-an-alien-dancer-in-new-movie-valerian/) (2017), “ [Bates Motel](https://pitchfork.com/news/72539-rihannas-bates-motel-shower-scene-has-a-twist-ending-watch/)” (2017), and [Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping](https://pitchfork.com/news/65563-the-lonely-island-share-second-popstar-movie-trailer-watch/) (2016). [Fenty fashion line](https://pitchfork.com/news/rihanna-to-live-stream-savage-x-fenty-fashion-show/), now part of [LVMH](https://pitchfork.com/news/rihanna-joins-with-louis-vuitton-owners-lvmh-for-new-fenty-fashion-line/). [Lift Me Up](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/rihanna-lift-me-up/)” and “ [Born Again](https://pitchfork.com/news/rihanna-shares-new-song-born-again-from-black-panther-wakanda-forever-listen/),” her contributions to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which marked her first new music since the [ANTI](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21540-anti/) era. “ [Lift Me Up](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/rihanna-lift-me-up/)” picked up nominations for Best Original Song at the [Academy Awards](https://pitchfork.com/news/oscars-2023-rihanna-lady-gaga-son-lux-mitski-nominated-for-best-original-song/) and the Golden Globes. She followed with a medley of “Where Have You Been,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “We Found Love,” “Rude Boy,” “Work,” “Wild Thoughts,” “Pour It Up,” “Umbrella,” “Diamonds,” and more. The dancers commenced the performance on their own floating stages, and then flocked around Rihanna with synchronized choreography.

As DJ Khaled said, it is Riri's Super Bowl! On Sunday, the nine-time Grammy-winning singer made a comeback to live performances after a six-year hiatus and ...

Rihanna's dance moves were something to die for! Rihanna's super bowl performance was a sweet tribute to the late fashion icon André Leon Talley, who passed away in January 2022. The beauty mogul, who was wearing an Alaia and a Loewe jumpsuit, added extra glam to her look with the bright red lipstick. The songstress added extra glam to her look with the two custom-made coats. Rihanna's performance will surely go down in the history of the Super Bowl. At the State Farm Stadium, she delivered her club smashes, including 'Where Have You Been' to 'Only Girl (In the World)' and the time-tested 'We Found Love.'

Pop superstar and beauty mogul Rihanna delivered a thrilling performance at the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show. Here's what she wore.

In addition, the star danced and sang comfortably in a pair of MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon high-top sneakers to accompany her dazzling performance on stage. [comeback on stage](https://www.lifestyleasia.com/kl/whats-on/rihanna-at-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-highlights/) would not only be one for the books but listed as one of the best fashion moments of 2023. The pop superstar and beauty mogul delivered a thrilling performance at the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show held in the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on 12 February.

A handful of ads fumbled their chance to charm one of the biggest TV audiences of the year, marketing experts say.

[lowest-rated](https://admeter.usatoday.com/lists/lowest-rated-super-bowl-57-commercials-according-to-usa-today-ad-meter/) among USA Today's Ad Meter rankings was U2's commercial for a live performance, which featured spheres floating over the Earth. USA Today's top-rated ad was from The Farmer's Dog, a company that makes dog food, which the newspaper noted was "the first 'sentimental' ad since 2015 to land at No. The M&M spot, which comes after the brand said it would put its spokescandies on pause indefinitely, featured comedian Maya Rudolph in an ad for "ma&ya's candy coated clam bites." "Rémy Martin is almost an afterthought." [ranked](https://admeter.usatoday.com/lists/top-10-best-super-bowl-57-commercials-usa-today-ad-meter/) the T-Mobile commercial with John Travolta No. This year's crop of ads doesn't include any that received an "F" rating from the panel. "PopCorners was super brand-focused," Rucker noted. One of this year's winning ads was a T-Mobile spot featuring John Travolta, who starred in the movie "Grease" more than 40 years ago, crooning the musical's hit, "Summer Nights," with new lyrics emphasizing the brand's capabilities. ["1984" ad](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apples-iconic-1984-ad-25-years-later/) by Apple that ran during Super Bowl XVII in 1984. "It's a fun ad, it's engaging. "What I expected going into it was that it would be a relatively safe year: mostly positive upbeat tones, and that is largely what we saw," Rucker said. There was a lot on the line for advertisers, who this year paid

This includes not only the union members who everyone sees, like the players (NFLPA) and the referees (NFLRA), but also the announcers, musicians, and food, ...

- Transport Workers Union (TWU) members helped maintain the planes that transported the Eagles. - Pouring Gatorade on the winning coach is one time-honored tradition made possible by the United Steelworkers (USW). Technicians were pulling extra shifts all week at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the air traffic control facility in Albuquerque. - As soon as the Super Bowl city was announced, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS)-represented employees at the Federal Aviation Administration started working with the NFL on flight plans and restricted airspace around the stadium. There also were countless photographers, videographers and other other professionals who worked behind the scenes to provide news coverage. In addition to being the most-watched televised event of the year, the Super Bowl represents the hard work of thousands of union members.

Rihanna brought the house down with her halftime show at Super Bowl, but none of my pictures can prove it.

This was Rihanna's first time back on stage playing the hits in forever! Who am I to believe that my photo will matter? It was historic! From my angle? With my camera? I am just some guy at a show. We all hate social media for the same reason. I have no idea. But I am not a photographer. I was in the end zone at a weird angle trying to zoom in on an iPhone and capture a moment. As a reporter, I felt it important to capture these moments. Before the show, I caught a glimpse of what I assumed to be Rihanna's stage waiting in the wings outside the stadium.

Rihanna's halftime show was the second-most watched Super Bowl halftime show on record.

The traditional broadcast networks, of course, don't have the luxury to house a massive event like The Super Bowl on a regular basis.

Historically, this was the second most-watched non-overtime Super Bowl, the second most-watched program in Fox Sports history, and the third biggest television program of all time. A more detailed audience tally of the various platforms is expected tomorrow. But, if the Kansas City Chiefs’ 38 to 35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday is any indication, never underestimate the still value of a linear platform.

Once the clock struck zero on Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, it appeared that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick ...

It is of course possible that Hurts and Mahomes shared a moment together away from the field. Once the Super Bowl ends, it can be one of the most chaotic scenes in sports as players, coaches and media members converge on the field. [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) LVII on Sunday, it appeared that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes actually didn't share a handshake.