Super Bowl 2023 – live: How to watch halftime show as excitement for Rihanna’s return builds

Super Bowl 2023 is almost here!

After a thrilling NFL conference championship, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are the last two teams standing and will face-off on Sunday.

Super Bowl LVII kicks off at 4.30pm MT (6.30pm ET, 11.30pm GMT) in Glendale, Arizona, at the Cardinals’ 63,000-capacity State Farm Stadium.

While the focus is football, the annual showpiece is a highlight of the entertainment calendar and this year will feature a performance by Rihanna in the Apple Music halftime show. Country star Chris Stapleton will also open the game by performing the national anthem.

Other performances include Babyface singing “America The Beautiful” and Sheryl Lee Ralph giving her rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.

Meanwhile, musician Machine Gun Kelly said he was electrocuted during his set ahead of the big game.

And it wouldn’t be the Super Bowl without brands vying for consumer attention with memorable, star-studded ads.

Some 100 million people are expected to watch the spectacle in the US alone, and with just days to go, Fox cancelled and then uncancelled the traditional presidential interview with Joe Biden citing “confusion”.

We’ll be keeping tabs on everything you need to know in the build-up and everything that happens on the night.

Follow along below!

What you need to know

A$AP Rocky proudly watches pregnant Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show

07:15 , Peony Hirwani

A$AP Rocky proudly watched from the sidelines at the 2023 Super Bowl as Rihanna put on a show-stopping halftime show performance.

Rocky – whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers – was dressed in an American flag-themed leather jacket with tan trousers as he filmed the crowd with his phone camera. After taking a video of the stadium, Rocky then bobbed his head along to Rihanna’s best hits with the biggest smile on his face.

Meredith Clark reports:

A$AP Rocky watches pregnant Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show: ‘This is everything’

Rihanna reveals how life changed after welcoming son

06:53 , Peony Hirwani

Rihanna has opened up about the ways her life has changed since welcoming her son, with the singer revealing that “everything matters now”.

The “Diamonds” singer, 34, spoke candidly about motherhood while speaking to Nate Burleson during the first episode of his podcast, The Process with Nate Burleson.

“My son, everything matters now. You really start to take a lot into account,” the Fenty Beauty mogul told the retired NFL player. Rihanna welcomed her son, whose name is not yet known, with boyfriend A$AP Rocky in May 2022.

My colleague Chelsea Ritschel reports.

Rihanna reveals how life changed after welcoming son

Jennifer Lopez makes cameo in Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ commercial during Super Bowl

06:33 , Peony Hirwani

Jennifer Lopez has made her 2023 Super Bowl debut in a commercial with her husband Ben Affleck.

Watch: JuJu Smith-Schuster arrives at Super Bowl in a skirt

06:13 , Peony Hirwani

Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show in pictures

05:53 , Peony Hirwani

Rihanna blew the State Farm Stadium crowd away with her Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (12 February), the singer’s first solo live performance since 2016.

The “Diamonds” star sent fans into a frenzy, crashing Twitter, over speculation that she might be pregnant with her second child. Her representatives have since confirmed the news.

The Independent’s Tom Murray has rounded up some of the most striking images from the show below.

Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show in pictures

Watch: Elon Musk seen sitting with Rupert Murdoch at the Super Bowl

05:33 , Peony Hirwani

Patrick Mahomes celebrates Super Bowl 2023 win with daughter Sterling Skye

05:13 , Peony Hirwani

Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes has celebrated his Super Bowl 2023 win with his family in tow.

At the end of the game, his wife Brittany Mahomes and their 24-month-old daughter Sterling Skye rushed onto the field to congratulate the NFL star. In pictures captured at the end of the Super Bowl, Mahomes is seen smiling and holding his daughter in his arms.

Meredith Clark has more details.

Patrick Mahomes celebrates Super Bowl 2023 win with daughter Sterling Skye

Watch: Bradley Cooper’s mother teases him in Super Bowl commercial

04:53 , Peony Hirwani

Voices: Rihanna is rewriting the rules for pregnant women yet again

04:33 , Peony Hirwani

After Rihanna revealed the news of her second pregnancy during her Super Bowl performance on Sunday 12 February, The Independent’s Lucy Anna Grey shares her opinion on how the singer is rewriting the rules for pregnant women yet again.

Read here.

Rihanna is rewriting the rules for pregnant women once again

Rihanna wears custom red Loewe jumpsuit as she reveals pregnant baby bump

04:13 , Peony Hirwani

Rihanna revealed she is pregnant with her second child during the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show while wearing an all-red custom jumpsuit by Loewe.

Underneath the jumpsuit, which she had zipped halfway up, the singer also wore a red bra plate.

As for the massive red puffer Rihanna sported at the start of her performance, the jacket was custom-made for her by Alaïa, along with its matching leather gloves. For her shoes, the Fenty Beauty founder wore MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross High Sneakers.

Indy’s Meredith Clark has more details.

Rihanna wears red Loewe jumpsuit as she reveals pregnant baby bump

Trump attacks Rihanna in bizarre rant about Super Bowl halftime show

03:53 , Peony Hirwani

Former president Donald Trump lashed out at Rihanna after her widely acclaimed halftime performance at the 2023 Super Bowl.

Trump posted on Truth Social: “EPIC FAIL: Rihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history.”

He continued: “This after insulting far more than half of our Nation, which is already in serious DECLINE, with her foul and insulting language.”

In a final attack, he wrote: “Also, so much for her ‘Stylist!’”

To know what Trump is referring to, check out Oliver O’Connell’s story below.

Trump attacks pregnant Rihanna in bizarre rant about Super Bowl halftime show

Fans congratulate Rihanna after pregnancy reveal

03:40 , Roisin O'Connor

Rihanna fans are expressing their happiness after the singer confirmed she is pregnant with her second child following her Super Bowl halftime show.

On Sunday 12 February, Rihanna performed a medley of hits during her highly anticipated halftime performance at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. For the occasion, the singer wore a red jumpsuit, unzipped to show off a red bodysuit underneath.

The outfit prompted pregnancy speculation, with fans suggesting the bodysuit showed off Rihanna’s pregnant stomach. The singer added to the rumours when she rubbed her stomach during the performance.

Following the halftime show, a representative for Rihanna confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she is pregnant with her second child. The singer also shares a nine-month-old son with boyfriend A$AP Rocky.

On social media, the news has been met with an outpouring of congratulatory comments.

Check out the reactions here:

Rihanna fans congratulate singer on pregnancy news: ‘So happy for you’

Five stars for Rihanna’s halftime show

03:25 , Roisin O'Connor

Here it is, a glowing review for Rihanna’s amazing Super Bowl halftime show from critic Mark Beaumont.

Rihanna’s Super Bowl delivered a greatest hits mashup – and a surprise guest - review

The full setlist for Rihanna’s halftime show

03:15 , Roisin O'Connor

The set list for Rihanna’s stunning halftime show at the 2023 Super Bowl on Sunday (12 February) included the Grammy winner’s greatest hits.

After her first live performance in over five years, the singer’s fans stormed Twitter to congratulate Rihanna on an epic comeback – and gather around the water cooler to discuss whether she had confirmed her second pregnancy at the biggest night in American football.

Check out the full setlist:

See the complete setlist for Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show - in pictures

02:51 , Roisin O'Connor

Rihanna blew the State Farm Stadium crowd away with her Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (12 February), the singer’s first solo live performance since 2016.

The “Diamonds” star sent fans into a frenzy, crashing Twitter, over speculation that she might be pregnant with her second child. Her representatives have since confirmed the news.

She and boyfriend A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child, a son, in May 2022.

The performance saw Rihanna, clad in an all-red jumpsuit, ascend into the sky on a floating platform.

See the best images from her Super Bowl halftime set below:

Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show in pictures

Our critic has filed his review...

02:37 , Roisin O'Connor

Mark Beaumont has just emailed me a glowing review of Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance, stay tuned!

Rihanna confirms second pregnancy after dazzling halftime show

02:28 , Roisin O'Connor

A rep for Rihanna has confirmed the star is pregnant with her second child.

Speculation was sparked after the Barbadian star appeared for her headline performance at the Super Bowl halftime show tonight, during which she appeared to touch or cradle her swollen belly.

She had earlier told a podcast host that she was thinking about bringing a surprise guest to the performance, which fans now think was a hint at her baby news.

Rihanna confirms pregnancy after Super Bowl show

Rihanna teased her pregnancy during an interview with NFL Total Access earlier this week

02:10 , Roisin O'Connor

“I’m thinking about bringing someone,” Rihanna told podcast host Nathaniel E Burleson last week.

Fans now thing the surprise guest was a baby!

Rihanna teased her pregnancy during an interview with NFL Total Access earlier this week:

“I’m thinking about bringing someone.” #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/CTmeSaFeG5
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 13, 2023

Cara Delevingne rocks Rihanna tee at the Super Bowl

02:03 , Roisin O'Connor

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Rihanna sparks speculation that she is pregnant again during Super Bowl halftime show

01:49 , Roisin O'Connor

Rihanna has sparked intense fan speculation that she is pregnant with her second child during the Super Bowl halftime show.

On Sunday 12 February, the “Diamonds” singer took to the stage at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to perform a medley of hits during the halftime show.

For the occasion, Rihanna wore a bright red jumpsuit unzipped over a matching red bodysuit, with the singer rubbing her stomach multiple times during the show. She and boyfriend A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child, a son, in May 2022.

Get the latest updates here:

Rihanna sparks speculation she is pregnant again during Super Bowl show

Podcast host appears to confirm Rihanna pregnancy speculation

01:46 , Roisin O'Connor

🎯 • Bingo! https://t.co/drBTSdyFop
— Nathaniel E Burleson (@nateburleson) February 13, 2023

Rihanna closes with spectacular “Diamonds” performance

01:42 , Roisin O'Connor

That was PHENOMENAL. Stay tuned for the latest reactions and a review from critic Mark Beaumont.

Rihanna’s vocals sounding fantastic for this mesmerising medley of mega-hits

01:37 , Roisin O'Connor

If this Super Bowl halftime show does anything it’s to remind the world how many pure hits Rihanna has delivered in her career to date.

Fans are also losing it because... if we’re not mistaken, and if we are then the entirity of Twitter is too, Rihanna is pregnant again?!

Rihanna kicks off Super Bowl 2023 halftime show

01:29 , Roisin O'Connor

Rihanna has launched her hugely anticipated halftime show with a rendition of single “Bitch Better Have My Money”

Suspended from a stage surrounded by dancers no less!

James Gunn unveils full trailer for The Flash

01:27 , Roisin O'Connor

DC Comics has finally unveiled a full look at The Flash ahead of Super Bowl LVII on Sunday (12 February).

The trailer of the long-awaited superhero movie comes a month after its star Ezra Miller pleaded guilty to trespassing in a string of long-running controversies.

The two-and-a-half-minute preview shows Miller as Scarlet Speedster running into another version of himself. Two former Batmen are also reintroduced: Michael Keeton and Ben Affleck.

The cast also includes Michael Shannon’s General Zod from Man of Steel and the debut of Sasha Calle’s Supergirl as well as Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Antje Traue and Maribel Verdú.

The Flash unveils trailer during Super Bowl after Ezra Miller controversies

It’s almost time for Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show!

01:23 , Roisin O'Connor

Are you all ready? I am not ready.

Ahead of Riri’s performance, some Super Bowl halftime show alumni have been wishing her well

A reminder of how to tune in to watch Rihanna’s halftime show

01:16 , Roisin O'Connor

For anyone just tuning in to catch Rihanna’s halftime show, here’s a reminder of how to watch in the US and the UK:

How to watch Rihanna in the Super Bowl halftime show tonight

Rihanna is in the house!

01:11 , Roisin O'Connor

The queen has arrived!

Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky to make a cameo?

01:06 , Roisin O'Connor

Personally I’m expecting A$AP Rocky to, well, rock up, during Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show.

The couple have been supportive of each other’s careers even before they became involved romantically, while Rihanna appeared in A$APs music video for “DMB” in 2022.

Riri also appeared in A$AP’s video for his 2013 single “Fashion Killa”.

Check out a timeline of their relationship, from friends to soulmates!

Rihanna had trouble putting a setlist together, and who can blame her?

01:00 , Roisin O'Connor

I don’t even want to think about the struggle Rihanna must have gone through trying to put together a medley for her Super Bowl halftime show performance.

Ahead of tonight’s show, the Barbadian star admitted she had about 39 different versions of the setlist.

“The setlist was the biggest challenge,” she said. “That was the hardest, hardest part, deciding how to maximise 13 minutes... That’s what this show is going to be, it’s going to be a celebration of my catalogue in the best way that we could have put it together.”

What do you think we’re going to hear?

Rihanna has around ‘39 versions’ of her Super Bowl halftime setlist

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck star in brilliant Dunkin Donuts commercial

00:48 , Roisin O'Connor

2022 Super Bowl halftime show star Jennifer Lopez made her 2023 Super Bowl debut in a commercial with husband Ben Affleck.

On Sunday 12 February, the singer appeared in an ad for Dunkin’ alongside Affleck.

In the amusing clip, the Batman star could be seen taking drive-thru orders at a Dunkin’ store when Lopez pulled up.

“What are you doing here?” Lopez asked, after she pulled up to the drive-thru window in her car. “Is this what you do when you say you’re going to work all day?”

After he’s spotted by his wife, Affleck could be heard telling Lopez that she was “embarrassing [him] in front of his friends,” before telling his coworkers that he’d be leaving. “I’ve gotta go guys,” the actor said.

Full story here:

‘Favourite commercial so far’: JLo makes cameo in Ben Affleck’s Super Bowl ad

Super Bowl halftime show alumnus Katy Perry sends message to Rihanna ahead of performance

00:41 , Roisin O'Connor

A nice message from Katy Perry, who headlined the Super Bowl in 2015, in support of RiRi tonight.

sending you all the love. you got this @rihanna ♥️🏈 #SuperBowlLVII
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 13, 2023

Cher spotted in the audience!

00:38 , Roisin O'Connor

Cher is here with her boyfriend, music producer Alexander Edwards.

Her fans are very into this relationship: Cher has 40 years on Edwards, who is 36. The pop star confirmed their relationship in November last year and from the looks of it, things are still going well!

The best – and worst – Super Bowl 2023 ads so far

Fans in awe of Troy Kotsur’s national anthem sign language performance

00:29 , Roisin O'Connor

CODA star Troy Kotsur performed the national anthem alongside Chris Stapleton ahead of Super Bowl LVII on Sunday (12 February).

Kotsur made history at the 94th Academy Awards last April by becoming the first-ever deaf male to win an acting Oscar.

The actor was back in his home state of Arizona for the sporting event to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” in American Sign Language (ASL).

Full story:

Viewers in awe of Troy Kotsur sign language performance of national anthem

Adele among celebrity audience members waiting to see Rihanna’s halftime show

00:05 , Roisin O'Connor

Adele has been spotted in the audience after previously saying she was “going just for Rihanna... I don’t give a flying f***”.

The British artist is among a number of celebrities spotted in the audience, along with Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper and LeBron James.

Bradley Cooper teased by his mother in ‘hilarious’ Super Bowl commercial

00:00 , Maanya Sachdeva

Bradley Cooper has starred alongside his mother, Gloria Campano, in an “organic and entertaining” commercial for Super Bowl 2023.

The mother and son duo were enlisted by T-Mobile to promote the phone company’s 5G service ahead of Super Bowl LVII tonight.

In the “hilarious” ad, the 48-year-old actor is seen trying to coach his mother through her lines, but the two couldn’t keep a straight face and cracked up in the process.

Watch it here:

Bradley Cooper teased by his mother in ‘hilarious’ Super Bowl commercial

Chris Stapleton delights fans with national anthem

23:57 , Roisin O'Connor

Viewers absolutely loved Chris Stapleton’s performance of the National Anthem, with some calling it their favourite rendition since Whitney Houston’s famous 1991 version.

We’re off! The countdown to Rihanna’s halftime show has begun

23:45 , Maanya Sachdeva

With the Super Bowl officially underway, Rihanna fans are excitedly counting down to her halftime show tonight.

With the first half of the game estimated to last 90 minutes, viewers in the UK can expect to see the halftime show to begin at 1am on Monday 13 February. The performance will be 13 minutes long.

Here’s how you can watch Rihanna’s return to the stage:

How to watch Rihanna in the Super Bowl halftime show tonight

Damar Hamlin honoured

23:40 , Roisin O'Connor

Damar Hamlin was honoured on the field ahead of the 2023 Super Bowl alongside the medical team who saved his life.

The Buffalo Bills safety was joined by the athletic and medical staff from his team and the Bengals as well as the team from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

This was his third appearance in the build-up to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona, taking to the field at the State Farm Stadium before the kick-off of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

It has only been just over a month since Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati.

Full story:

Damar Hamlin and medical team honoured on field ahead of Super Bowl 2023

Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?

23:30 , Maanya Sachdeva

Super Bowl 2023 has kicked off, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs facing off in a hotly-anticipated game to end the NFL season.

Beyond the sporting action, there’s enough entertainment to keep millions of fans glued to their TVs on Super Bowl night (12 February).

Rihanna is set to make her grand return to live music as the headlining act for this year’s halftime show.

However, other musical acts will also be performing at the Super Bowl LVII; here’s everything you need to know, including who is singing the national anthem this year:

What time is the Super Bowl national anthem?

‘Ready, Set, Rihanna’: Kerry Washington shows off singer’s halftime merch

23:30 , Maanya Sachdeva

Kerry Washington is counting down to Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show, which marks the nine-time Grammy-winning artist’s eagerly anticipated return to live music.

The Scandal star tweeted a photograph of herself, wearing a t-shirt from Rihanna’s 17-piece Savage x Fenty collection inspired by the Super Bowl.

The t-shirt reads: “Rihanna concert interrupted by a football game, weird but whatever”

Ready, Set, Rihanna. 🎶>🏈 pic.twitter.com/k2lKTrHY62
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 12, 2023

Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph to sing Black national anthem at Super Bowl

23:15 , Maanya Sachdeva

Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph will be singing the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl.

The actor, who plays teacher Barbara Howard on Quinta Brunson’s hit mockumentary, made headlines last September when she sang during her Emmys acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Ralph will show off her vocal skills once again at the biggest event in American football, with a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” tonight.

Full story here:

Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph will sing Black national anthem at Super Bowl

Cable outage strikes Philadelphia hours before Eagles face Kansas City Chiefs

23:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Philadelphia Eagles fans are furious after a cable and internet outage struck a large part of the city just hours before the team faces off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Customers of Comcast’s Xfinity internet and cable service began reporting connection problems around midday in the Fishtown neighbourhood of the city, BillyPenn reports.

Communications giant Comcast is headquartered in Philadelphia.

Super Bowl 2023: Cable outage hits Philadelphia hours before Eagles play

Rihanna watched Beyonce’s halftime show to be inspired

22:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Rihanna says she watched Beyoncé‘s 2013 Super Bowl halftime show as she prepared for her own performance.

“Oh my god – yes! I watched Beyonce’s halftime performances a couple of times,” shge said in an interview on Sunday on new podcast The Process with Nate Burleson, hosted by Emmy winner and retired NFL star Nate Burleson.

“She is a beast and a whole other level. Just to be inspired, really,” Rihanna added as she prepares for her first live performance in five years.

Beyoncé headlined the halftime show in 2013 with a medley of hits and a long awaited reunion with Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

Beyoncé also made a surprise appearance at the halftime show in 2016 performing “Formation” during Coldplay’s set.

One hour to go...

22:30 , Annabel Nugent

Just 60 minutes to go before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off against one another.

ICYMI: Here’s how to watch the game in the UK (including timings, channel, and halftime show details)...

How to watch Rihanna in the Super Bowl halftime show tonight

First result of the night: The Puppy Bowl

22:23 , Oliver O'Connell

BALL GAME OVER!! Vivian scores a walk-off #PuppyBowl touchdown as Team Fluff hangs on! pic.twitter.com/0ay0PuDIDZ
— Animal Planet (@AnimalPlanet) February 12, 2023

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s 2022 halftime show review

22:00 , Roisin O'Connor

You have to wonder whether Adam Levine was watching. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira didn’t so much erase as obliterate the Maroon 5 frontman’s excruciating Super Bowl halftime show with a high-octane, all-guns-blazing performance that went big on Latin pride.

Shakira’s rock-heavy opener felt like a direct riposte to the tired notion that men are the only ones who can put on a show – if anything, it’s the precise opposite. James Bond-worthy visuals rippled across the stage as Shakira wielded an electric guitar for “Empire”, before J-Lo touched down from the Empire State building – a nod to her native Bronx – for a frenzied and superbly choreographed series of dance routines that put many younger artists (Lopez is 50) to shame.

Read our review of last year’s Super Bowl halftime show

Shakira and J-Lo's high-octane Super Bowl halftime show proved women do it best

With kick off under two hours away, a cable outage strikes Philadelphia

21:44 , Oliver O'Connell

Holy crap. Half of Philadelphia is currently experiencing a cable and Internet outage and Comcast/Xfinity are now saying it may not be back up until 6pm #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/juKemkuvYp
— Dan (from Steely Dan)🧢 (@orencamera) February 12, 2023

Watch the trailer

21:30 , Annabel Nugent

It’s a production like no other. Check out the trailer for this year’s halftime show...

Rihanna teases big return in first Super Bowl halftime trailer

‘Rihanna concert interrupted by a football game, weird but whatever'

21:00 , Annabel Nugent

Ahead of her halftime show, last month Rihanna released a 17-piece Savage x Fenty collection inspired by the Super Bowl.

The pieces available for sale include a T-shirt, reading: “Rihanna concert interrupted by a football game, weird but whatever”, and her unique take on a football jersey.

Chances are there will be plenty of Rihanna fans in the stands sporting the collection to show their support.

Rihanna releases new Super Bowl-inspired Fenty collection

Anna Faris says it was ‘liberating’ to pose nude in Super Bowl commercial

20:30 , Annabel Nugent

Anna Faris will be making her Super Bowl commercial debut in an ad for Avocados from Mexico.

The House Bunny star has said she found it “liberating” posing nude for the commercial.

Acording to Faris, she felt comfortable wearing “tiny little thong” and “nipple covers” because she is at a point in her life where she can “embrace” her appearance.

Anna Faris says it was ‘liberating’ to pose nude in upcoming Super Bowl commercial

Steve Martin calls Ben Stiller a ‘nepo baby’ in Super Bowl ad

20:00 , Annabel Nugent

Ahead of the big game, Steve Martin and Ben Stiller exchanged some choice words in a funny teaser for a Pespi Zero Sugar commercial.

Steve Martin roasts Ben Stiller for being a ‘nepo baby’ in Super Bowl ad

What happened at the Brits?

19:30 , Annabel Nugent

With another monumental music event ahead of us, why not look back at yesterday’s Brits?

Harry Styles and Wet Leg were among the acts to win big at London’s O2 arena. Catch up on all the talking points from the night...

Brits are ‘Harry’s House’ as Styles sweeps the board with four wins

Why did Rihanna boycott the NFL?

19:00 , Annabel Nugent

Tonight, Rihanna will end her three-year boycott of the US National Football League (NFL) over racial injustice issues to perform the coveted half-time show at the 57th Super Bowl.

Her decision to perform, however, has prompted some accusations of hypocrisy.

How much is Rihanna getting paid for the Super Bowl?

18:50 , Roisin O'Connor

Rihanna is set to take centre stage on Sunday at the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show. The highly anticipated concert will be the singer’s first performance in seven years.

Each year, the NFL recruits some of the biggest names in music to put on a show-stopping performance. From Beyoncé to Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga, the Super Bowl halftime show has attracted millions of viewers worldwide, which is why so many artists dream of the day they will be asked to put on their own 13-minute concert.

But it’s not the big pay day that entices musicians to put on a Super Bowl halftime show. In fact, there is no pay day at all.

While it may come as a surprise to some, the truth is that Super Bowl halftime show performers don’t get paid for their concerts. Instead, the NFL pays for all expenses associated with putting on the halftime show, including travel costs.

Meredith Clark reports:

How much is Rihanna getting paid for the Super Bowl halftime show?

Jennifer Lopez makes cameo in Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ commercial during Super Bowl

06:00 , Peony Hirwani

Jennifer Lopez has made her 2023 Super Bowl debut in a commercial with her husband Ben Affleck.

What are Rihanna’s politics?

18:30 , Annabel Nugent

Ahead of Rihanna’s much-anticipated return to the stage, we take a look at the Grammy winner’s politics – and why she previously boycotted the NFL.

From a Super Bowl boycott to Johnny Depp: What are Rihanna’s politics?

The Last of Us fans got a treat, thanks to the Super Bowl

18:00 , Annabel Nugent

Fans of the HBO show The Last of Us have the Super Bowl to thank.

Viewers received a nice surprise when HBO Max released episode five of the hit series two days early, seemingly in an attempt to avoid a clash with the Super Bowl.

The Last of Us episode 5 to drop early in UK

The top 10 most controversial Super Bowl ads ever

17:00 , Annabel Nugent

All eyes are on the Super Bowl halftime show (or the match, I suppose!) but the advertisements provide plenty of entertainment, too. And controversy.

From a heartbreaking insurance ad to a fast food chain’s salacious commercial, here are the top 10 most talked-about Super Bowl ads ever...

The 10 most controversial Super Bowl ads ever

John Travolta joins forces with Zach Braff and Donald Faison for Super Bowl ad

16:30 , Annabel Nugent

Advertisements are typically a pain but with plenty of celebrity cameos, Super Bowl at least makes the ad breaks a little interesting.

Grease star John Travolta has spoofed his iconic 1978 film in T-Mobile’s Super Bowl ad, alongside Scrubs stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison.

John Travolta recreates iconic Grease song in Super Bowl ad with Scrubs stars

The 10 best halftime shows ever

16:00 , Annabel Nugent

As with anything, not all halftime shows are created equal.

From Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to Katy Perry, these are the 10 best Super Bowl performances ever.

The 10 greatest Super Bowl halftime shows

Machine Gun Kelly ‘electrocutes’ himself on stage during Super Bowl weekend

15:30 , Annabel Nugent

Machine Gun Kelly was performing in Arizona during Super Bowl weekend when the musician appeared to electrocute himself on stage.

Video of the moment – which shows Kelly’s hair shocked upwards – went viral, with the 32-year-old later sharing on Instagram that he was “electrocuted”.

Machine Gun Kelly says he was electrocuted on stage during Super Bowl weekend show

How to watch in the UK

15:00 , Annabel Nugent

American football fans – and Rihanna stans – in the UK can tune into tonight’s match and halftime show from home.

See here for everything you need to know about how to watch...

How to watch Rihanna in the Super Bowl halftime show tonight

Puppy Bowl XIX is here!

14:30 , Annabel Nugent

The most important sporting event of the year is nearly here, and we’re not talking about the Super Bowl.

Tonight, Puppy Bowl XIX will return to Animal Planet with two teams full of adoptable puppies facing off against one another.

Find out everything you need to know about the three-hour match between Team Ruff and Team Fluff – and how to adopt one (or several) or the 122 competing pups.

Puppy Bowl XIX: How do you adopt the puppies from Team Ruff and Team Fluff?

A history of controveries...

14:05 , Annabel Nugent

As Rihanna prepares to take to the stage, Mark Beaumont looks back at some of the biggest and most controversial moments to take place during the Super Bowl halftime show...

Inside the madness and mishaps of the Super Bowl half-time show

A hotly anticipated return for Rihanna

08:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Rihanna is well aware that it’s been over six years since she dropped her last album Anti. 2,190 days to be exact.

All eyes have been on her since it was announced that the Super Bowl will be her return to music.

Inga Parkel reports.

Rihanna teases big return in first Super Bowl halftime trailer

The 10 best Super Bowl halftime show performances

07:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Aside from the game itself, the biggest talking point of the Super Bowl is the halftime show, where some of the world’s most famous artists – from Bruce Springsteen to Katy Perry – have entertained fans at the stadium.

This time around, all eyes will be on Rihanna at halftime, as she prepares to make a grand return to the stage. The singer and beauty mogul hasn’t performed live since the 2018 Grammys, where she gave fans a rendition of her and DJ Khaled’s hit with Bryson Tiller, “Wild Thoughts”.

Last year’s show was a hip-hop celebration, with joint headliners Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J Blige and Dr Dre.

Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, Roisin O’Connor counts down 10 of the all-time greatest halftime shows.

The 10 greatest Super Bowl halftime shows

What time is Rihanna’s halftime show?

07:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Megan Graye breaks down what you need to know about this year’s halftime show and how our readers in the UK can watch live.

How to watch Rihanna in the Super Bowl halftime show

The 10 most controversial Super Bowl ads ever

06:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The Super Bowl is known to be the most coveted spot for consumer attention among advertisers. But as advertising during the big game becomes increasingly competitive – and wildly expensive – companies are forced to come up with innovative ways to stand out from the crowd, even if that means pushing a few buttons.

While there have been some standout Super Bowl commercials over the years (hello, E-trade Baby and Betty White for Snickers), there have also been a few misfires.

Meredith Clark counts down the ten most controversial ads aired during the big game.

The 10 most controversial Super Bowl ads ever

Watch: Six players to watch in Sunday’s Super Bowl

05:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Super Bowl 2023: 6 players to watch as Eagles face Chiefs

The biggest fashion moments in halftime show history

04:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Meredith Clark catalogues the most iconic fashion moments of halftime shows past.

These Super Bowl halftime show fashion moments deserve an instant replay

Sheryl Lee Ralph to sing Black national anthem

03:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph will be singing what has become known as the Black national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.

The actor made headlines in September after singing during her Emmys acceptance speech, where she won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as a teacher in Quinta Brunson’s hit mockumentary.

Now, Ralph will be showing off her vocal skills again at the biggest event in American football, with a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.

Ellie Harrison reports.

Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph will sing Black national anthem at Super Bowl

Watch: Best Super Bowl ad teasers so far

02:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The best Super Bowl advert teaser trailers so far

Voices: How to actually enjoy American football this Super Bowl

01:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Whatever your ritual is, a single sports game – albeit with a likely earth-shattering Rihanna show – is one of the biggest social events of the year.

This year, Lucy Anna Gray is determined to enjoy the spectacle for the sport, and not just the ads and halftime extravaganza.

How to actually enjoy American football this Super Bowl

How Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts exceeded lofty expectations to reach Super Bowl

00:15 , Oliver O'Connell

After a breakout regular season, Jalen Hurts is set for his first Super Bowl appearance as he leads the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs.

In his second full season as the starter in Philadelphia, the former Alabama and Oklahoma college star guided the Eagles to the NFL’s best record in 2022.

In games started by Hurts, the Eagles went 14-1 during the regular season, and have beaten the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers to set up Sunday’s decider in Super Bowl 57 against the Chiefs.

Harry Latham-Coyle profiles the Eagles’ quarterback.

How Jalen Hurts exceeded lofty Eagles expectations to reach Super Bowl

Watch: Who’s going to win the Super Bowl?

Saturday 11 February 2023 23:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The Independent’s Jack Rathborn answers your questions about which team might come out on top on Sunday.

Who’s going to win Super Bowl 57? | You Ask the Questions

She’s about to command the most-watched stage in the world — what are Rihanna’s politics?

Saturday 11 February 2023 22:15 , Oliver O'Connell

In a career spanning nearly two decades and at least five industries, Rihanna has not shied from wielding her political influence. Io Dodds takes a look at the issues on which the 34-year-old singer, actor, and fashion designer, has spoken out about.

From a Super Bowl boycott to Johnny Depp: What are Rihanna’s politics?

Voices: Here’s what you need to know before you bet on the Super Bowl

Saturday 11 February 2023 21:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Meredith K Ginley, who studies gamblers, writes:

Gambling has become ever-present in our lives. Sports betting, particularly on major games like the Super Bowl, has become the topic of much debate (and hand-wringing). The American Gaming Association estimates 50.4 million people will legally wager $16 billion on this one game alone. Has the combination of easy-to-access sport betting apps, a flood of gambling ads, and the excitement of the Super Bowl essentially created the perfect storm? As a member of a team of research psychologists dedicated to understanding gambling harms and how to treat them, let’s take a closer look at this issue.

Read on:

I study gamblers. Here’s what you need to know before you bet on the Super Bowl

Trump attacks ‘no talent’ Rihanna ahead of Super Bowl performance

Saturday 11 February 2023 20:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Donald Trump attacked Rihanna on social media ahead of the pop star and fashion mogul’s upcoming performance at the Super Bowl.

“Without her ‘Stylist’ she’d be NOTHING,” the former president wrote on Truth Social. “Bad everything, and NO TALENT!”

Josh Marcus reports.

Donald Trump attacks ‘no talent’ Rihanna over anti-Trump graffiti ahead of Super Bowl

Super Bowl 2023 predictions — all the odds and the latest tips

Saturday 11 February 2023 20:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The Independent’s Jack Rathborn runs through everything you need to know about betting on the Super Bowl LVII:

Super Bowl odds, latest tips and predictions

Super Bowl 2023: The best and worst of the ads so far

Saturday 11 February 2023 19:15 , Oliver O'Connell

From a PopCorners campaign featuring Bryan Cranston as his Breaking Bad character Walter White to a Doritos love triangle featuring Jack Harlow, these are some of the best – and worst – Super Bowl ads this year, so far.

Chelsea Ritschel reviews what we’ve seen up to now.

The best – and worst – Super Bowl 2023 ads so far

The key battle that will decide Super Bowl 2023

Saturday 11 February 2023 18:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Patrick Mahomes is targeting a second Super Bowl ring in this Sunday’s delicately balanced game, writes Jack Rathborn.

The key battle that will decide Super Bowl 2023

Before the big game, it’s Team Ruff v Team Fluff

Saturday 11 February 2023 17:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The most important sporting event of the year is nearly here, and we’re not talking about the Super Bowl.

On Sunday 12 February, Puppy Bowl XIX will return to Animal Planet with two teams full of adoptable puppies.

The annual Puppy Bowl is a sports competition dedicated to raising awareness of shelters across the nation and helping adoptable dogs find their forever home.

Chelsea Ritschel has the latest on this weekend’s other main event.

Puppy Bowl XIX: How do you adopt the puppies from Team Ruff and Team Fluff?

Sibling rivalry brings added drama to Arizona this weekend

Saturday 11 February 2023 16:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Andy Gorel writes:

Everyone loves a good sibling rivalry; there’s something very relatable about it. From Michael Jordan claiming his brother’s dominance over him made him a better player to Liam Gallagher smashing a tambourine over his brother Noel’s head at a gig in 1994, we feel all sorts of ways about our siblings. That’s why Super Bowl LVII will be a particularly fun spectacle to watch.

Read on:

Why this Super Bowl will be one to watch

A hotly anticipated return for Rihanna

Saturday 11 February 2023 15:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Rihanna is well aware that it’s been over six years since she dropped her last album Anti. 2,190 days to be exact.

All eyes have been on her since it was announced that the Super Bowl will be her return to music.

Inga Parkel reports.

Rihanna teases big return in first Super Bowl halftime trailer

Voices: Will the Super Bowl fix its sexist commercials this year?

Saturday 11 February 2023 14:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Adele Myers writes:

For every clever, thought-provoking segment, or just plain fun 60-second spot, there’s a sexist ad waiting. Like Victoria’s Secret’s “Let the Real Games Begin” commercial, which imagines women waiting patiently in their lingerie for their own chance at a half-time show. Or Dorito’s “Double-D,” a heavy-handed and sexist ad that could not be more obvious were it aimed at teenage boys.

This is the 57^th Super Bowl, and if precedent is anything to go by, the majority of ads are still produced by and for men. Will they finally get it right this year?

Read on:

Will the Super Bowl fix its sexist commercials this year?

Nick Sirianni not out for revenge against Kansas City

Saturday 11 February 2023 13:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni insists he is not motivated by revenge as he takes on former team Kansas City – and the man who fired him – in Super Bowl LVII.

Sirianni lost his job as Chiefs wide receivers coach when Andy Reid took charge of the side in 2013.

He now has the chance to get one back on Reid, who is interestingly also a former Eagles head coach, on the grandest stage as their teams meet in Sunday’s NFL showpiece in Glendale, Arizona.

Read on:

Nick Sirianni not out for revenge against Kansas City in Super Bowl

The 10 best Super Bowl halftime show performances

Saturday 11 February 2023 12:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Last year’s show was a hip-hop celebration, with joint headliners Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J Blige and Dr Dre.

Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, Roisin O’Connor counts down 10 of the all-time greatest halftime shows.

The 10 greatest Super Bowl halftime shows

What time is Rihanna’s halftime show?

Saturday 11 February 2023 11:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Megan Graye breaks down what you need to know about this year’s halftime show and how our readers in the UK can watch live.

How to watch Rihanna in the Super Bowl halftime show

The 10 most controversial Super Bowl ads ever

Saturday 11 February 2023 10:15 , Oliver O'Connell

While there have been some standout Super Bowl commercials over the years (hello, E-trade Baby and Betty White for Snickers), there have also been a few misfires.

Meredith Clark counts down the ten most controversial ads aired during the big game.

The 10 most controversial Super Bowl ads ever

Watch: John Travolta recreates iconic Grease song in Super Bowl ad

Saturday 11 February 2023 09:15 , Oliver O'Connell

John Travolta recreates iconic Grease song in Super Bowl ad with Scrubs stars

Everything you need to know about Super Bowl 2023

Saturday 11 February 2023 08:15 , Oliver O'Connell

When is the game?

How can I watch it?

What are the odds?

Who is performing?

The Independent’s Jack Rathborn is your guide to everything happening this weekend in Arizona.

Super Bowl 2023 date, time, teams and how to watch

‘Binky Dad’: Super Bowl ad shows extreme lengths father goes to retrieve baby’s pacifier

Saturday 11 February 2023 07:15 , Oliver O'Connell

A new Super Bowl commercial has depicted the extreme lengths parents will go to please their children.

Kia has released a Super Bowl 2023 commercial for its new Telluride X-Pro SUV that shows one dedicated dad driving long distances to retrieve his daughter’s favourite pacifier – dubbed “Binky Dad”.

Meredith Clark has the story.

Super Bowl ad shows extreme lengths ‘Binky Dad’ goes to retrieve baby’s pacifier

Watch: Six players to watch in Sunday’s Super Bowl

Saturday 11 February 2023 06:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Super Bowl 2023: 6 players to watch as Eagles face Chiefs

The biggest fashion moments in halftime show history

Saturday 11 February 2023 05:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Meredith Clark catalogues the most iconic fashion moments of halftime shows past.

These Super Bowl halftime show fashion moments deserve an instant replay

Watch: Best Super Bowl ad teasers so far

Saturday 11 February 2023 04:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The best Super Bowl advert teaser trailers so far

Voices: How to actually enjoy American football this Super Bowl

Saturday 11 February 2023 03:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Whatever your ritual is, a single sports game – albeit with a likely earth-shattering Rihanna show – is one of the biggest social events of the year.

This year, Lucy Anna Gray is determined to enjoy the spectacle for the sport, and not just the ads and halftime extravaganza.

How to actually enjoy American football this Super Bowl

How Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts exceeded lofty expectations to reach Super Bowl

Saturday 11 February 2023 02:15 , Oliver O'Connell

After a breakout regular season, Jalen Hurts is set for his first Super Bowl appearance as he leads the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs.

In his second full season as the starter in Philadelphia, the former Alabama and Oklahoma college star guided the Eagles to the NFL’s best record in 2022.

Harry Latham-Coyle profiles the Eagles’ quarterback.