Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty for Clara Lionel FoundationRihannatook inspiration fromBeyoncéwhen preparing for her Super Bowl Halftime Show.On Sunday’sepisodeof iHeart and the NFL’sThe Process with Nate Burlesonpodcast, Rihanna admitted that she studied the “Cuff It” singer’s past Super Bowl Halftime Show performances to prepare for her own.“I watched Beyoncé's halftime performances a couple of times. She is a beast and a whole other level. Just to be inspired, really,” the Grammy-winner, 34, told hostNate Burleson.Beyoncé, 41, headlined the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show as a solo act in 2013, but her formerDestiny’s Childmembers,Kelly RowlandandMichelle Williams, made a special appearance during her set.She then performed again on the Super Bowl stage when she andBruno Marsjoined headlinerColdplayon the field for the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show in 2016.Ezra Shaw/GettyRihanna Is ‘So Focused’ on Super Bowl Halftime Show That She ‘Forgot’ Her Birthday and Valentine’s DayFor her Super Bowl LVII performance, the “Lift Me Up” artist shared on Thursday at a press conference thather biggest challenge when preparing for her setwas choosing which songs to include.“That was the hardest, hardest part: deciding how to maximize 13 minutes but also celebrate. That’s what this show is gonna be. It’s gonna be a celebration of my catalog in the best way that we could’ve put it together,” Rihanna told Apple Music host Nadeska Alexis.“You’re trying to cram 17 years of work into 13 minutes, so it’s difficult. Some songs we have to lose because of that, and that’s gonna be OK, but I think we did a pretty good job of narrowing it down,” she added.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicIn fact, the superstar has been so laser-focused on tackling the Super Bowl that she forgot about some upcoming holidays.“I’ve been so focused on the Super Bowl I totally forgot that my birthday’s coming up. I totally forgot about Valentine’s Day,” she said.However, after welcoming her 8-month-old son withA$AP Rockylast May, andreleasing her first song in nearly seven yearsin October, Rihanna soonrecognized that motherhood and career aspirationsdon’t always go hand-in-hand.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“But when you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you can take on the world. You can do anything, and the Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world,” the “Diamonds” singer said. “So, as scary as that was… there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all, and it’s important for me to do this, this year. It’s important for representation. It’s important for my son to see that.“Super Bowl LVII will be broadcast live from the State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty for Clara Lionel Foundation
Rihannatook inspiration fromBeyoncéwhen preparing for her Super Bowl Halftime Show.On Sunday’sepisodeof iHeart and the NFL’sThe Process with Nate Burlesonpodcast, Rihanna admitted that she studied the “Cuff It” singer’s past Super Bowl Halftime Show performances to prepare for her own.“I watched Beyoncé's halftime performances a couple of times. She is a beast and a whole other level. Just to be inspired, really,” the Grammy-winner, 34, told hostNate Burleson.Beyoncé, 41, headlined the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show as a solo act in 2013, but her formerDestiny’s Childmembers,Kelly RowlandandMichelle Williams, made a special appearance during her set.She then performed again on the Super Bowl stage when she andBruno Marsjoined headlinerColdplayon the field for the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show in 2016.Ezra Shaw/GettyRihanna Is ‘So Focused’ on Super Bowl Halftime Show That She ‘Forgot’ Her Birthday and Valentine’s DayFor her Super Bowl LVII performance, the “Lift Me Up” artist shared on Thursday at a press conference thather biggest challenge when preparing for her setwas choosing which songs to include.“That was the hardest, hardest part: deciding how to maximize 13 minutes but also celebrate. That’s what this show is gonna be. It’s gonna be a celebration of my catalog in the best way that we could’ve put it together,” Rihanna told Apple Music host Nadeska Alexis.“You’re trying to cram 17 years of work into 13 minutes, so it’s difficult. Some songs we have to lose because of that, and that’s gonna be OK, but I think we did a pretty good job of narrowing it down,” she added.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicIn fact, the superstar has been so laser-focused on tackling the Super Bowl that she forgot about some upcoming holidays.“I’ve been so focused on the Super Bowl I totally forgot that my birthday’s coming up. I totally forgot about Valentine’s Day,” she said.However, after welcoming her 8-month-old son withA$AP Rockylast May, andreleasing her first song in nearly seven yearsin October, Rihanna soonrecognized that motherhood and career aspirationsdon’t always go hand-in-hand.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“But when you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you can take on the world. You can do anything, and the Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world,” the “Diamonds” singer said. “So, as scary as that was… there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all, and it’s important for me to do this, this year. It’s important for representation. It’s important for my son to see that.“Super Bowl LVII will be broadcast live from the State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Rihannatook inspiration fromBeyoncéwhen preparing for her Super Bowl Halftime Show.
On Sunday’sepisodeof iHeart and the NFL’sThe Process with Nate Burlesonpodcast, Rihanna admitted that she studied the “Cuff It” singer’s past Super Bowl Halftime Show performances to prepare for her own.
“I watched Beyoncé's halftime performances a couple of times. She is a beast and a whole other level. Just to be inspired, really,” the Grammy-winner, 34, told hostNate Burleson.
Beyoncé, 41, headlined the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show as a solo act in 2013, but her formerDestiny’s Childmembers,Kelly RowlandandMichelle Williams, made a special appearance during her set.
She then performed again on the Super Bowl stage when she andBruno Marsjoined headlinerColdplayon the field for the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show in 2016.
Ezra Shaw/Getty
Rihanna Is ‘So Focused’ on Super Bowl Halftime Show That She ‘Forgot’ Her Birthday and Valentine’s Day
For her Super Bowl LVII performance, the “Lift Me Up” artist shared on Thursday at a press conference thather biggest challenge when preparing for her setwas choosing which songs to include.
“That was the hardest, hardest part: deciding how to maximize 13 minutes but also celebrate. That’s what this show is gonna be. It’s gonna be a celebration of my catalog in the best way that we could’ve put it together,” Rihanna told Apple Music host Nadeska Alexis.
“You’re trying to cram 17 years of work into 13 minutes, so it’s difficult. Some songs we have to lose because of that, and that’s gonna be OK, but I think we did a pretty good job of narrowing it down,” she added.
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
In fact, the superstar has been so laser-focused on tackling the Super Bowl that she forgot about some upcoming holidays.
“I’ve been so focused on the Super Bowl I totally forgot that my birthday’s coming up. I totally forgot about Valentine’s Day,” she said.
However, after welcoming her 8-month-old son withA$AP Rockylast May, andreleasing her first song in nearly seven yearsin October, Rihanna soonrecognized that motherhood and career aspirationsdon’t always go hand-in-hand.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“But when you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you can take on the world. You can do anything, and the Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world,” the “Diamonds” singer said. “So, as scary as that was… there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all, and it’s important for me to do this, this year. It’s important for representation. It’s important for my son to see that.”
Super Bowl LVII will be broadcast live from the State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
source: people.com
