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It is official! Rihanna‘s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show now holds the Guinness World Record for the most-watched halftime show ever. Recall that the performance, which took place in February 2023, was the singer’s first live performance in five years. As a result, over 120 million viewers tuned in to watch Rihanna perform some of her hit songs. The numbers broke the previous record of Katy Perry, whose Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in 2015 had 121 million viewers. Overall, Rihanna’s Guinness World Record is proof of her talent and showmanship.
Rihanna Bags Another Guinness World Record
Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime performance was nothing short of spectacular. The energy was palpable from the moment the singer stepped onto the stage till she exited. A few months after she left fans awestruck, Rihanna received a reward for her mind-blowing performance. The Diamonds crooner’s halftime show now holds the Guinness World Record for the most-watched show in history. According to an update on the Guinness World Records official website, Rihanna’s performance initially sat at 118.7 million viewers, keeping her behind Perry. However, the figure saw a significant leap to 121.07 million viewers, nudging her ahead of the Dark Horse singer.
Interestingly, Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance wasn’t only the most-watched show of all time. The show also attracted more viewers than the game, which had 115.1 million viewers. But just like Rihanna’s performance, the 2023 Super Bowl game also broke 2015’s 114.442 million viewers record.
Inside Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Rihanna’s February 12 Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t only special; it was her first live show in five years. The performance left many talking as the Grammy Award Winner unveiled her second pregnancy. She made the revelation in the opening moments of her performance, rubbing her stomach and leaving the zipper of her outfit open to reveal her baby bump. Following the shocking revelation, Rihanna began her performance, running through some of her most incredible hits. They ranged from Bitch Better Have My Money to Wild Thoughts to Diamond and many others. It is no wonder why millions tuned in, earning Rihanna the Guinness World Record.
