It’s getting closer and closer to the most anticipated Sunday of the year, when soccer fans wear their favorite team’s jersey, prepare guacamole, and sit in front of the TV or in the stadiums with their favorite beverage to enjoy, on this occasion, the LVII edition of the Super Bowl.
And, regardless, if you are a lover of the quintessential American sport, the Halftime Show is a spectacle that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. This year, the show will be hosted by Barbadian singer and actress Rihanna.
New Rihanna #SuperBowl promo #Rihanna said her performance will take 13 minutes. https://t.co/ZSuiQcd8ad
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Throughout 13 minutes, the interpreter of “Umbrella” and “Love the Way You Lie” will have the difficult task of emulating and even surpassing the performances of artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna or, recently, Shakira and JLo.
The last performance by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent has more than 161 million views on YouTube; The Weeknd’s performance two years ago has 55 million views; while Shakira and JLo’s show, which dates from three years ago, has more than 264 million views on the same platform.
On January 13, it was announced the return of “Riri”, as she is fondly called by her fans; and she will do so in the event that after many years, will not be sponsored by the Pepsi brand, but will be sponsored by Apple Music.
Also, the rumors around the possible participation of A$AP Rocky are even greater, since he is not only the father of Rihanna’s son, but because they have never performed together on stage. “This would be the ideal time,” according to fans.
In an unlikely entry, some people mentioned Coldplay as one of the guest bands; however, like Eminem, they already participated in a Super Bowl halftime show. A few years ago, “Riri” collaborated with the British group with the song “Princess of China”, but it was not as successful as expected.
At the beginning of the recording, several voices say: “It’s been 2,190 days”; “Where have you been, Rihanna?”; “Girlfriend, Rihanna, we’ve been waiting for you”. Very true to her style, the also designer walks in the shadows, as if she were on a catwalk.
In the video, “Riri” wears a green coat, large pieces of jewelry, high heels and a tight-fitting bodysuit. Her hairstyle stands out from the outfit, as it resembles Medusa, the character from Greek mythology.
Before the end of the recording, the singer puts her index finger to her mouth as a sign of silence; her latest hit “Needed Me” can be heard in the background. Rihanna is expected to perform this and other tunes at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12.
Who will be the special guests?
Due to two of Rihanna’s most successful collaborations, on the songs “Work” and “What’s my name?”, some fans have flirted with the possibility that Canadian rapper and producer Drake will be present at the Super Bowl.
The same case applies to the American rapper and producer, Eminem, who collaborated with “Riri” in the melodies “Love the Way You Lie” and “The Monster”; although some curious people believe that this possibility is distant, because the actor has already participated in this sporting event.