{
  "id": 16697994,
  "title": "JAY-Z steps onto the Super Bowl stage after years behind the show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/jay-z-steps-onto-the-super-bowl-stage-after-years-behind-the-show",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T02:45:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/27/jay-z-steps-onto-the-super-bowl-stage-after-years-behind-the-show"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a three-decade-long career in the music industry, JAY-Z is set to make his debut as a Super Bowl Halftime Show performer, according to a recent announcement. This significant milestone comes after years of collaboration with Apple Music, the NFL, and Roc Nation, which culminated in the prestigious event scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.\n\nJAY-Z expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating that \"Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage\" would be a dream come true. To mark this historic occasion, Apple Music has released \"JAY-Z's Road to Halftime\" on their platform, featuring exclusive content, season-long programming, and experiences in partnership with the NFL.\n\nOliver Schusser, Apple's Vice President of Music and International Content, praised JAY-Z's impact on global music culture, highlighting the privilege of working closely with him in recent years. The artist lineup for the show includes Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny, all of whom have graced the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage in recent years.\n\nViewers can catch the live broadcast on ESPN, ABC, Disney+, NFL+, and ESPN Deportes, with separate Spanish-language presentations on Univision. Apple Music took over sponsorship of the NFL's Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2022, following a successful three-year partnership with Rihanna, Usher, and Kendrick Lamar.",
  "summary": "After years of helping bring artists to the Super Bowl Halftime Show, JAY-Z will take the stage himself, with Apple Music offering exclusive content ahead of the performance. JAY-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime show Apple Music, alongside the NFL and Roc Nation, has announced that JAY-Z will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. The show will take place at…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}