The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved into a worldwide entertainment phenomenon as well as a football event, and the NFL might be setting very ambitious goals for 2027. Popular pop icons Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are reportedly among the leading names on Jay-Z's Roc Nation wish list. Super Bowl LXI is currently scheduled to take place on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
TMZ Sports recently reported that, according to their sources, both Bieber and Styles are high on Roc Nation's short list. The Jay-Z company is partnered with the NFL as the league's live music entertainment strategist, with Jay-Z having the final say on the halftime show performer. TMZ Sports also noted that, despite the speculation, neither Styles nor Bieber has been approached about the show. The source also mentioned that both music stars are unlikely to take the gig once approached.
Article Continues BelowInterestingly, the NFL does not pay the Super Bowl halftime show performers. Instead, the norm is that artists usually take the gig for exposure and to get an increase in streaming revenue and ticket sales. Earlier this year, Bieber was a part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show.
Scheduled to take place in Feb. 2027, Super Bowl LXI is still almost five months away. However, the NFL usually announces the Super Bowl halftime show performers by late September. The last Super Bowl to take place at SoFi Stadium was in 2022; where the halftime show featured Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, Eminem, 60 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and more. The 2026 Super Bowl LX featured Bad Bunny as the star act.