The NFL has announced Jay-Z as the halftime show performer for Super Bowl 61, to be played on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The announcement was made on October 26. Jay-Z has released 13 solo studio albums and has been nominated for 89 Grammy Awards, winning 25. In 2019 the NFL partnered with him to help choose halftime acts, and he has now chosen himself for the 2027 event. The game will be the eighth Super Bowl held in Los Angeles.
Multiple reports say rapper Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl 61 halftime show in February. Dave Brooks of Puck News first reported the news, which has not yet been confirmed. Jay-Z has helped the NFL choose halftime performers since 2019 but has never headlined the show himself. The NFL gave him final say over the selection in 2019, and he has picked every performer since. If confirmed, he would follow Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny and perform 14 years after his wife, Beyonce, headlined.
Pop star Ayra Starr will perform at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The NFL says the choice reflects its push for global growth. Tim Tubito, the league's senior director of global game presentation, music and entertainment, said African music has been central to London's music scene for years. Starr, who was born in Benin and raised in Nigeria, is a 24-year-old African pop star. She has been nominated for two Grammys, including in 2026 for Best African Music Performance.
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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr will perform at the halftime show of the Eagles vs. Jaguars NFL game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The 24-year-old Beninese-Nigerian artist is a two-time Grammy nominee for Best African Music Performance. She released her third studio album, Starrgirl, in August. NFL officials praised her connection with fans in London and said African music has been central to the city's music scene for years. Her most-streamed song on Spotify is Santa.
Speculation surrounds Miley Cyrus as a potential halftime performer for Super Bowl 61, with fans interpreting recent social media posts as hints. A viral claim suggested Apple Music may have accidentally revealed the performer, while Cyrus's cryptic 'bowl' post fueled rumours. Her connection to the late Dolly Parton, her godmother, adds emotional weight to the speculation. Cyrus previously performed at a Super Bowl-related event in 2021, demonstrating her familiarity with NFL productions. The NFL has not confirmed any details about the halftime show lineup.
