Despite the bleak picture concerning large gatherings and the uncertainty 2021 brings for companies and businesses especially in the entertainment industry; some corporations are still making plans to continue their annual fests and activities.The NFL is still planning to hold Super Bowl LV as scheduled. Even with COVID-19 causing mayhem each week in the organization the NFL still feels confident the event will happen.
The event is scheduled to take place Feburary 7th of next year in Tampa Bay, Flordia. Jay-Z and his company Roc Nation will handle the half-time festivities once again and thus far we have no clue who’s performing. According to the LA Times, the important question of who is performing has finally been answered.
And this year, Rapper The Weeknd has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl LV halftime show in February; following in the footsteps of; Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry, to name just a few.
Born to Ethiopian immigrants, The “Can’t Feel My Face” performer, real name Abel Tesfaye, added in a statement; “We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position. I’m humbled, honored and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year.”
performing on the iconic stage. see you 02/07/21 @pepsi #pepsihalftime #SBLV pic.twitter.com/oYlQyvKRwh
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) November 12, 2020
The Weeknd is still riding the wave of his latest album After Hours and his half-time show; will be sure to feature a ton of surprise guests. Now the only question is who will be playing in the big game?