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The NFL Super Bowl is also a crowd magnet because of its halftime shows.
The live act doesn't always make for positive headlines.
1 / 162014 (Super Bowl 48): Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers - The halftime show achieved a peak of 115.3 million viewers at the time.
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2 / 162009 (Super Bowl 43): Bruce Springsteen - in the twelve-minute show in Tampa, the rock star caused a storm of cheers in the audience with his hits.
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3 / 161993 (Super Bowl 27): Michael Jackson – probably the most legendary halftime show of the 90s.
In California, the King of Pop first appeared at the front of the stadium and then stood motionless on stage for minutes, letting the audience celebrate him.
The finale consisted of “We Are the World” accompanied by a choir of 3,500 children.
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4 / 162012 (Super Bowl 46): Madonna, MIA – They thrilled the audience with numerous hits.
However, MIA caused a scandal.
The British rapper stuck her middle finger up at the camera.
This resulted in a court case, which is why MIA explained: The dancers who were also on stage were all under 16 years old.
You would have made yourself a sexual object with the consent of the NFL.
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5/162020 (Super Bowl 54): Jennifer Lopez and Shakira – this duo ripped fans from their seats with an elaborate halftime show.
First Shakira owned the stage in Miami, then Jennifer Lopez followed with her greatest hits.
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6 / 162011 (Super Bowl 45): Black Eyed Peas, Slash – After the performance there was a hail of criticism, there was talk of a “great effects show, but cat whining”.
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7/162017 (Super Bowl 51): Lady Gaga - She begins her show on the stadium roof singing a combination of "God Bless America" and "This is Your Land".
Then Lady Gaga is lowered on ropes into the stadium in Houston.
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8/162002 (Super Bowl 36): U2 – the first Super Bowl after the 9/11 attacks.
Bono and the band paid tribute to the national tragedy, playing against the backdrop of the names of the 9/11 victims.
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9/162015 (Super Bowl 49): Katy Perry and Lenny Kravitz – a crazy halftime show.
Pop icon Katy Perry flies into the stadium on a shooting star and then dances with two predatory fish.
She is flanked by superstar Lenny Kravitz.
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10/162007 (Super Bowl 41): Prince – The performance is considered one of the best ever.
Fittingly, Prince performs the classic “Purple Rain” in the pouring rain.
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11 / 162023 (Super Bowl 57): Rihanna – After six years, Rihanna returns to the Super Bowl stage.
Their show lasts a full 13 minutes, but there was also criticism due to possible playback suspicion.
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12/162013 (Super Bowl 47): Beyoncé – The superstar impresses with a spectacular voice.
In a leather suit and knee-high boots, she set the mood in the sold-out Superdome in New Orleans.
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13 / 162016 (Super Bowl 50): Coldplay, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars – Coldplay is the main act on the anniversary of the largest individual sporting event in the world.
But Beyoncé and Bruno Mars also have a dance battle.
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14 / 162006 (Super Bowl 40): Rolling Stones - In Detroit the band rocks Ford Field.
The gigantic stage is shaped like the Rolling Stones tongue.
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15 / 162018 (Super Bowl 53): Justin Timberlake - in Minnesota he mingles with the audience and then pays homage to the late Prince, who comes from Minneapolis.
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16/162004 (Super Bowl 38): Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake – the performance went down in history as “Nipplegate”.
Janet Jackson's wardrobe came apart under the influence of Justin Timberlake and her right breast was exposed.
The broadcasting regulator received over half a million calls from American television viewers, causing many programs to be delayed by a few seconds in order to intervene if necessary.
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