Super Bowl 2023

Rihanna took the stage for the Super Bowl LVII halftime show. Here's what fans, athletes and celebs had to say about her performance.

[February 13, 2023] [February 13, 2023] [February 13, 2023] [long-awaited return](/nfl/story/_/id/35624695/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-half-show) to live performing, Ms.

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.

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

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.)

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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.

The stars are out tonight to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles for Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, ...

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These stars are on the ground at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, catching the face-off between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at the ...

[Cara Delevingne](https://people.com/tag/cara-delevingne/) supported halftime star [Rihanna](https://people.com/tag/rihanna/) with a cheeky tee. [Joel McHale](https://people.com/parents/joel-mchale-sons-eddie-isaac-fatherhood/), [Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts](https://people.com/tv/niecy-nash-and-jessica-betts-make-history-first-same-sex-couple-on-essence-cover/) and [Questlove](https://people.com/parents/questlove-announces-childrens-book-debut-with-rhythm-of-time-exclusive/) pose together on the sidelines of State Farm Stadium. [highest-scoring NBA player of all time,](https://people.com/sports/lebron-james-passes-kareem-abdul-jabbar-becomes-highest-scoring-nba-player-all-time/) [LeBron James](https://people.com/tag/lebron-james/) was sure to catch the big game. [Paul Rudd](https://people.com/tag/paul-rudd/) was ready to watch his [beloved Kansas City Chiefs](https://people.com/sports/celebrity-fans-super-bowl-2023/) take the field at State Farm Stadium. [A$AP Rocky](https://people.com/tag/asap-rocky/) was on deck to watch his partner, [Rihanna](https://people.com/tag/rihanna/), [take the stage for the Apple Music Halftime Show,](https://people.com/music/super-bowl-2023-asap-rocky-supports-pregnant-rihanna-halftime-show/) where she revealed she was expecting baby No. [JAY-Z](https://people.com/tag/jay-z/) was joined by his 11-year-old daughter [Blue Ivy Carter](https://people.com/tag/blue-ivy-carter/) at [Sunday's game in Arizona](https://people.com/parents/2023-super-bowl-jay-z-with-daughter-blue-ivy-carter/).

From sports superstars to Hollywood's most recognizable faces, celebrities flocked to Glendale, Arizona, to watch the Chiefs take on the Eagles.

Iconic actor Bradley Cooper was on site supporting his Philadelphia Eagles. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal — who is 7-foot-1 — is hard to miss wherever he goes, and the Super Bowl was no exception. [suffered a terrifying on-field cardiac arrest](https://www.insider.com/damar-hamlin-given-cpr-on-field-bengals-game-temporarily-suspended-2023-1) in early January but made a [miraculous recovery](https://www.insider.com/damar-hamlin-awake-neurologically-intact-buffalo-bills-2023-1) — was [on the endline dapping up players](https://www.insider.com/damar-hamlin-attends-super-bowl-2023-month-after-cardiac-arrest-2023-2) ahead of Super Bowl LVII. He even [posed for a photo with LeBron James](https://twitter.com/HamlinIsland/status/1624929822660235264) during the game. The pair were both sporting Eagles jerseys, though their ties to Philadelphia are unclear. [February 13, 2023] The NBA superstar has been known to support the Dallas Cowboys and his home state Cleveland Browns, so it's unclear which side he supported in Glendale. He's so devoted to his team, he said he didn't think he'd "be able to concentrate" during Rihanna's halftime performance because [February 12, 2023]

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.'

Join us for all the build-up, live action and reaction to the musical extravaganza at the break of the NFL finale between the Chiefs and Eagles.

Only one of these two teams will get to raise the prestigious Following in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, J. The Grammy-winning singer said in a press conference with Apple Music that the selection of songs was “the hardest part... singing ‘America the Beautiful’ during the opening ceremony in 2021. Navy has announced that an all-female flight crew will conduct the four aircraft formation flyover during the national anthem at the opening of tonight's Super Bowl in honor of the 50th anniversary of women flying in the U.S. The halftime show at the Super Bowl takes about 13 minutes from start to finish. The performance by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira in 2020 reportedly cost the NFL around $13 million. The U.S. The Chiefs won the toss and differed. The album consists of covers of original Christmas songs and features duets with Eagles announcer Merrill Reese and players like Jalen Hurts, A. He's definitely owning the field. The Eagles will get the ball first just now!

The big sporting event typically hauls in the biggest musicians on the planet to play at halftime. Previous years have welcomed Beyonce, The Weeknd and Shakira ...

“And the Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world, so as scary as that was … “When you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you could take on the world — you can do anything,” she added. The singer has one baby, a 9-month-old boy, with A$AP Rocky, and her rep confirmed following her performance that another is due. The Guardian called Rihanna “relaxed” in her first performance in almost half a decade. “Rihanna wasted no time to make a statement during her return to the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show,” they said. Previous years have welcomed Beyonce, The Weeknd and Shakira to do performances.

What were you expecting? Rihanna took the stage at Arizona's State Farm Stadium for Super Bowl 2023 with a setlist of songs from "Work" to "Umbrella."

- "Diamonds" - "Umbrella" — the pop star took a page out of her own book and only shared the stage with a cast of dancers.

Philadelphia's defense wasn't bad — it held Mahomes' offense to 31 points and, as Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said, 24 points when not including the chip-in ...

Toney, one of the fastest offensive players in the league, appeared to be going in a jet motion before stopping and changing direction at the snap. With these two together — and a first-ballot Hall of Fame tight end — who's going to derail them? "We saw something a little different on tape and we knew we could take advantage of what they weren't doing," Bieniemy said. I thought we did a great job of giving him enough time, that extra second to make that particular throw. "Man coverage is something that a lot of people wanted to play us in this year," Chiefs senior offensive assistant/quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy said. So this year they all got the idea to play the Chiefs with more man coverage.

Rihanna arrived in a red outfit, changing into a dramatic coat towards the end of the performance. She performed in front of a lit up crowd and came down on a ...

Barring any overtime, a Super Bowl champion will be crowned in the next 30 minutes of play. Here are some of the best reactions: Rih-Rih is officially BACK. So no one knew she was pregnant, but the set list had plenty of people trying to make predictions. Except -- apparently there was a special guest. She performed in front of a lit up crowd and came down on a floating stage, while her dancers did the same. Rihanna's highly anticipated performance included floating stages and a group of dancers.