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Jay-Z kept putting off the Super Bowl stage. Roger Goodell explains why now is the time

Headline from The Oregonian, on the newest of 2 developments

Roger Goodell explains why Jay-Z is finally headlining the Super Bowl LXI halftime show. See when it airs, how to watch and who could join him.

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  1. Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

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    Jay-Z kept putting off the Super Bowl stage. Roger Goodell explains why now is the time

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Jay-Z launched the Los Angeles leg of his 30th-anniversary celebration with a sold-out, career-spanning SoFi Stadium show, drawing on three decades of hits. Blue Ivy, Scarface, DJ Khaled and John Legend joined him, while tributes honored Nipsey Hussle; the concert also fueled speculation that SoFi c…

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Inglewood (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Jay-Z will perform Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show live from Los Angeles (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Jay-Z, Beyonce and their children Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter seen prior to Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.

  4. KAAL Rochester

    Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb.

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced the news Monday night. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he always wanted Jay-Z to perform when the time felt right.

  6. Variety

    Jay-Z to Perform at Apple Music 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    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.

  7. Rolling Stone

    Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show: ‘A Dream Come True’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The rapper confirmed he would headline the gig, which his company Roc Nation has had a hand in producing since 2019

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The billionaire rap icon already curates the Halftime Show through his company Roc Nation.

  9. Deadline

    Jay Z & Apple Make It Official! Hova’s Headlining The Super Bowl Halftime Show (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Less than 48 hours after walking off stage at L.A.’s Sofi Stadium this weekend,Jay Z has made it official. The hip hop icon and Roc Nation founder has picked himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in the City of Angels.

  10. Foxla

    Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI Apple Music Half Time Show at SoFi Stadium (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Rapper and music mogul Jay-Z is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jay-Z will perform at the big game, which will be at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, February 14, 2027.

  11. ABC 7 New York

    Jay-Z will headline Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself.

  12. New York Post

    Jay-Z headlining Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime show (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The exciting news was announced during Monday Night Football on Oct. 26 with a black-and-white ad featuring the "Empire State of Mind" rapper.

  13. ABC News

    Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    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.

  14. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Jay-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    NEW YORK — Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced Monday that rapper Jay-Z will be the headliner at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb. 14, 2027. The show and game will air on our sister station WRTV. Jay-Z is the first hip-hop artist […]

  15. The Guardian

    Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime 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 announced that the 2027 headline act will none other than himself.

  16. New York Post

    Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Super Bowl LXI will be in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium. There’s no guarantee the Rams will play in this season’s Super Bowl, but Jay-Z has officially been announced as the halftime performer. Los Angeles, CA Jay Z delivers a high energy performance with special guest Blue Ivy Carter, John Legend and …

  17. NBC News

    Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Jay-Z has helped select artists for the last several Super Bowl Halftime shows.

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  19. KION Central Coast

    Jay-Z said he’ll just do the Super Bowl Halftime Show himself (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The NFL didn’t have to look far for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Sho…

  20. KTLA Los Angeles

    Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb.

  21. Fox News

    Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Los Angeles (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Apple Music announced Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, set for Feb. 14, 2027..

  22. Fox News

    Jay-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in Los Angeles (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Apple Music announced Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, set for Feb. 14, 2027.

  23. News Nation Now

    JAŸ-Z to headline Super Bowl halftime show (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    JAŸ-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, his first time taking center stage at NFL's biggest annual event.

  24. BBC News

    Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Jay-Z has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

  25. WSAV-TV

    The NFL announces Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show performer (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    (WSAV) — The man deciding the Super Bowl halftime performers is now taking the stage. Jay-Z will be the halftime performer for Super Bowl LXI, the NFL announced on its Instagram page on Monday. Roc Nation, founded by Jay-Z, has had a partnership with the NFL as the league's official live music enter…

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