Rihanna Sounds Off-On Performing During Super Bowl VII’s Halftime Show In Glendale Arizona [Watch]
Last month, it was announced that Rihanna would perform at the Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12. According to The New York Times, the NFL will also be entering the, will, will, be entering the first year of their new partnership with Apple Music. Apple took over as Pepsi’s halftime show’s sponsor and elected to end its partnership with the NFL.
“We’re excited to partner with Rihanna, Roc Nation and the N.F.L. to bring music and sports fans a momentous show,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president for Apple Music and Beats.
In a recent interview with TMZ, Rihanna shared that she’s “nervous” but excited. After being caught off guard by the news outlet.
Many people want to know who his guest will be, but the ‘Work’ singer didn’t reveal any clues.
The news outlet asked if her boyfriend/father of her child would be there, but they did not get a clear response.
Last year’s halftime program marked history with its very first hip-hop program. Headliners included Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige, with a surprise appearance of 50 Cent and a cameo from Anderson. Paak.
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