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The Weeknd performs at the Fall 2017 World Tour.
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The National Football League announced The Weeknd will perform during this season’s Pepsi PEP, -0.32% Super Bowl LV Halftime Show.
The Super Bowl is set to be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Some fans are scheduled to be in attendance, according to the NFL.
“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,” The Weeknd stated in a press release.
The NFL called The Weeknd an “International Phenom” pop artist in its press release. Fellow pop artists Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed at last year’s Super Bowl.
“We are thrilled to have The Weeknd join us in Tampa Bay on the Pepsi Halftime Stage,” said Brian Rolapp, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer. “Halftime Show performances have a history of excellence and creativity and we look forward to seeing what he will bring to Super Bowl LV. ”
