Super Bowl halftime show 2023 live updates, reviews on Rihanna & other performances
After five years of abstinence, fans get Rihanna for 13 minutes on Sunday.
Rihanna was selected as the halftime performer for the 2023 Super Bowl in September, giving fans a pause in the Chiefs-Eagles action to re-introduce herself to the world.
Rihanna last performed live in January 2018 and has not released a new album since 2016. To say her performance on Sunday during Super Bowl 57 is highly anticipated would seem like a bit of an understatement. Of course, Rihanna knows this too, which prompts a ton of research ahead of Sunday.
The superstar said Thursday that she has 39 different potential setlists for this Sunday’s performance, which is sure to offer endless possibilities once she takes the stage.
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The Sporting News is following live updates and highlights from the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show with Rihanna. Follow below for our reviews during halftime of Super Bowl 57.
(All times are Eastern time.)
Super Bowl 2023 Halftime Show Live Updates, Reviews
8:31 p.m.: Dickie V. is a huge Rihanna fan, baby!
8:30 p.m.: Next is “Only Girl (In The World)”, quickly followed by “We Fell In Love”.
8:29 p.m.: “Where Have You Been” is next on the program and the stage returns to grass.
8:28 p.m.: The halftime show begins with Rihanna performing “B – Better Have My Money” on a large floating platform.
8:25 p.m.: The lights are off. The stage is set.
8:21 p.m.: There is a commercial break between Rihanna’s return and fans.
8:16 p.m.: It’s half time. Riri is back, y’all.
8:13 p.m.: There’s 22 seconds left at halftime, meaning the show is about five minutes away.
8:06 p.m.: The Eagles have one last shot on goal before halftime, but the show is almost there.
8:00 pm: Just minutes before the start of the halftime celebrations.
7:54 p.m.: Count Serena among those very excited for the halftime show:
7:17 p.m.: Rihanna fans, we’re sure you’ll look like Nick Sirianni when she takes the stage.
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How to see Rihanna in the Super Bowl 57 halftime show
The Super Bowl 57 halftime show will air on Fox after the conclusion of the second quarter for Eagles vs. Chiefs. You can stream the 2023 halftime show using the Fox Sports app or fuboTV, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.