Rihanna’s massive 2023 Super Bowl halftime show

      The superstar has remained largely silent on record and on the stage for seven years, fueling intense anticipation for her halftime show performance

      Sunday - 12/02/2023 21:22 Author: Editors Desk Source: USA Today
      Rihanna’s tour behind ‘Anti,’ her most recent record, ended in 2016. Her fans have been clamoring for her return to the concert stage ever since. PHOTO: ELENA DI VINCENZO/GETTY IMAGES
      Rihanna’s tour behind ‘Anti,’ her most recent record, ended in 2016. Her fans have been clamoring for her return to the concert stage ever since. PHOTO: ELENA DI VINCENZO/GETTY IMAGES

       
      We&nbsp;<em>still</em>&nbsp;don&#39;t have an album, but at least we witnessed Rihanna&#39;s return to the stage&nbsp;with an epic Super Bowl 57 halftime show on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Scroll through to see all the best photos, starting out with her baggy, bright red ensemble.
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      We still don't have an album, but at least we witnessed Rihanna's return to the stage with an epic Super Bowl 57 halftime show on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Scroll through to see all the best photos, starting out with her baggy, bright red ensemble.

       
      Rihanna was feeling herself during the halftime show performance.&nbsp;
      CaptionRihanna was feeling herself during the halftime show performance. 
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      A full shot of Rihanna during the halftime show performance.&nbsp;
      A full shot of Rihanna during the halftime show performance. 

      Rihanna floated over the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during her performance.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna floated over the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during her performance. 

       
      Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage. 
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      Rihanna prepares to perform before the halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl 57.&nbsp;
      Rihanna prepares to perform before the halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl 57. 

      Rihanna performs with dancers dressed in white jumpsuits surrounding her.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna performs with dancers dressed in white jumpsuits surrounding her. 
       
      Rihanna performed some of her biggest hits during the halftime show.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna performed some of her biggest hits during the halftime show. 
       
      She danced and delivered a high-energy performance.&nbsp;
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      She danced and delivered a high-energy performance. 

       
      Rihanna performs during the halftime show.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna performs during the halftime show. 
       
      Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage. 
       
      Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna is surrounded by her dancers onstage. 
       
      Rihanna safely walks onto the stage from the floating stage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna safely walks onto the stage from the floating stage. 
       
      Rihanna smiles big during her performance.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna smiles big during her performance. 
       
      Rihanna performs onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna performs onstage. 
       
      Rihanna performs onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna performs onstage. 
       
      Rihanna performs onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna performs onstage. 
       
      Rihanna performs onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna performs onstage. 
       
      Rihanna onstage.&nbsp;
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      Rihanna onstage. 
       
      The one and only Sheryl Lee Ralph performed &quot;Life Every Voice and Sing,&quot; also referred as the Black national anthem, before kickoff.
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      The one and only Sheryl Lee Ralph performed "Life Every Voice and Sing," also referred as the Black national anthem, before kickoff.
       
      Babyface sang &quot;America the Beautiful&quot; before the Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The singer&#39;s guitar featured art of the American flag.&nbsp;
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      Babyface sang "America the Beautiful" before the Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The singer's guitar featured art of the American flag. 
       
      Chris Stapleton took the stage before the game to perform the national anthem.&nbsp;
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      Chris Stapleton took the stage before the game to perform the national anthem. 
       
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