Following Usher’s electrifying performance at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, rumors are swirling that the NFL plans to continue with a pop star for next year’s halftime entertainment.
According to ML Football, a prominent NFL Twitter account that claims to be a credentialed journalist, millennial icon Miley Cyrus is the leading candidate for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
This rumor gains traction with some gambling and sportsbook websites listing the 31-year-old Cyrus as the betting favorite for the coveted gig.
The tradition of high-profile Super Bowl halftime performers is long and storied. Since 2010, the lineup has included a mix of rock legends, pop sensations, and hip-hop icons. The list of performers from 2010 to 2024 includes:
- 2010: The Who
- 2011: The Black Eyed Peas/Usher/Slash
- 2012: Madonna/LMFAO/Nicki Minaj/M.I.A./CeeLo Green
- 2013: Beyoncé/Destiny’s Child
- 2014: Bruno Mars/Red Hot Chili Peppers
- 2015: Katy Perry/Lenny Kravitz/Missy Elliott (Remember “Left Shark”? Those really were the days.)
- 2016: Coldplay/Beyoncé/Bruno Mars
- 2017: Lady Gaga
- 2018: Justin Timberlake
- 2019: Maroon 5/Travis Scott/Big Boi
- 2020: Shakira/Jennifer Lopez/Bad Bunny/J Balvin
- 2021: The Weeknd
- 2022: Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg/Eminem/Mary J. Blige/Kendrick Lamar/50 Cent
- 2023: Rihanna
- 2024: Usher
Super Bowl LIX is set to take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 9, 2025. As the event approaches, anticipation builds not only for the game but also for the halftime show, which has become a spectacle in its own right.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, last year’s Super Bowl participants, are the current favorites to return to the championship game, with both teams having +600 odds to win Super Bowl LIX.
Miley Cyrus, known for her energetic performances and enduring popularity, boasts a repertoire of hits that have defined a generation. Some of her most famous songs include “Wrecking Ball,” “Party in the U.S.A.,” “We Can’t Stop,” “The Climb,” and her recent hit “Flowers,” released in 2023.
Cyrus’s blend of pop, rock, and country influences, along with her ability to captivate audiences, makes her a compelling choice for the halftime show.
If the rumors hold true, Cyrus’s performance at Super Bowl LIX could be one for the history books, further cementing her status as one of the great pop stars of her era. Fans eagerly await confirmation and look forward to what promises to be an unforgettable show.
