Jay-Z picks headliner for 2027 Super Bowl half-time show … Jay-Z
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Rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl show for years is stepping up to perform himself, at SoFi Stadium in California After years of producing the Super Bowl half-time show, Jay-Z has announced that the 2027 headline act will be none other than himself. After days of speculation, the NFL, App
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- The Guardian Culture United Kingdom Jay-Z picks headliner for 2027 Super Bowl half-time show … Jay-Z Rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl show for years is stepping up to perform himself, at SoFi Stadium in California After years of producing the Super Bowl half-time show, Jay-Z has announced that the 2027 headline act will be none other than himself. After days of speculation, the NFL, App 27 Oct · Tier 1
- The Hollywood Reporter United States Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show The billionaire rap icon already curates the Halftime Show through his company Roc Nation. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Rolling Stone United States Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show The rapper confirmed he would headline the gig, which his company Roc Nation has had a hand in producing since 2019 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria Jay-Z Announced As Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show Headliner While Jay-Z has played a central role in curating halftime acts for the past seven years, this will be his first time performing as the main headliner at the NFL championship game. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Sky Sports United Kingdom Jay-Z picks himself to headline Super Bowl half-time show in LA Jay-Z has announced himself as the headline act at the Super Bowl LXI half-time show in Los Angeles. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Variety United States Jay-Z to Perform at Apple Music 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show Jay-Z is slated to perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, taking place on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. “From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” said Jay-Z in a statement. “Thirty years of music, work, 27 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show Rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl show for years is stepping up to perform himself, at SoFi Stadium in California After years of producing the Super Bowl half-time show, Jay-Z has announced that the 2027 headline act will be none other than himself. After days of speculation, the NFL, App 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Billboard United States Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show: ‘GOAT’s Out of the Bag’ After producing the halftime show alongside Roc Nation since 2020, the rapper gives himself the nod for the Feb. 14 Super Bowl. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- The Times of India India Super Bowl halftime show headliners from 2020 to 2027: Shakira to Jay-Z Jay-Z will take the stage at Super Bowl LXI, hosted at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027. This much-anticipated performance is especially notable since Jay-Z has been instrumental in shaping halftime shows since 2019. He joins an elite roster of previous artists including Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar. 27 Oct · Tier 3
- The Hill United States Jay-Z selected as Super Bowl LXI halftime performer Rapper Jay-Z will perform at halftime of Super Bowl LXI in February, the NFL announced on Monday. Jay-Z is the head of Roc Nation, the music and entertainment company that, along with Apple Music, selects the Super Bowl halftime act each year. The 25-time Grammy-winning musician and media mogul is n 27 Oct · Tier 3
- The Globe and Mail Canada Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to advise on and help produce the league’s entertainment presentations 27 Oct · Tier 3
- IOL South Africa Jay-Z confirmed for Super Bowl LXI halftime show NFL has announced that Jay-Z will perform at the 2027 Super Bowl LXI halftime. 27 Oct · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Jay-Z selects himself to headline Super Bowl halftime show Super Bowl halftime show producer Jay-Z has selected himself to headline the upcoming event. Steven Horowitz, senior music writer at Variety, joins "The Daily Report." 28 Oct · Tier 3
- MyJoyOnline Ghana Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show The man who helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline it. 27 Oct · Tier 3
- ABC News (US) United States Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer Jay-Z is taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. 27 Oct · Tier 3
- Euronews France From doubt to delivery: Jay-Z confirmed as headliner for 2027 Super Bowl halftime show After days of speculation, Jay-Z, the rapper who became hip-hop's first billionaire by building a career as an executive and entrepreneur, is returning to his roots as an entertainer to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. 27 Oct · Tier 3
- Fox News United States Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Los Angeles Apple Music announced Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, set for Feb. 14, 2027.. 27 Oct · Tier 3
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