From Katy Perry to Prince, these MVP headliners made the gridiron their stage.
“And I’ll be there to remind the world why.
They got the right one.”
Rihanna performs the Super Bowl LVII halftime show on Feb. 12, 2023; Lady Gaga performs during the Super Bowl LI halftime show on Feb. 5, 2017; Michael Jackson performs during the Super Bowl XXVII halftime show on Jan. 31, 1993.Credit:Kevin Mazur/Getty; Larry Busacca/Getty; WireImage
That said, not all performers manage to make much noise (well, in the metaphorical sense).
Here are the ones that stand out to us all these years later.
Diddy, Nelly, andKid Rockall took the stage.
(From left to right): Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Joe Perry perform the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Jan. 28, 2001.KMazur/WireImage
Madonna (2012)
The Material Girl may have been the headliner, but it wasM.I.A.
who made headlines the minute she shot up her middle fingerduring Super Bowl XLVI’s halftime entertainment.
Despite the censorship of some of their lyrics (this was a post-Janet/Justin world!)
Katy Perry sings between two dancing sharks during the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 1, 2015.Christopher Polk/Getty
and a five-second delay, Mick and Co.still managed to delight audiences.
(Tom Petty?Paul McCartney?)
He even executed his signature move (sliding across the stage on his knees) without injury.
Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson perform during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Feb. 1, 2004.JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty
He may have been 59 at the time, butBruce Springsteenstill had all the right moves.
Her preparation for the gig was captured in the 2017 documentaryGaga: Five Foot Two.
BookingJennifer Lopezat the height of the Jennaissance and pairing her withShakiraought to do the trick.
M.I.A. performs during the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show at Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind., on Feb. 5, 2012.Christopher Polk/Getty
Muchas, muchas gracias to all involved.
Beyonce (2013)
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Who runs the world?
Girls one in particular, actually.
(From left to right) Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, and Keith Richards performing during the Super Bowl XL halftime show at Ford Field in Detroit on Feb. 5, 2006.Brian Bahr/Getty
Bruno Mars performs during the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Feb. 2, 2014.Kevin C. Cox/Getty
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg performs during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2022.Rob Carr/Getty Images
Bruce Springsteen plays his guitar during the Super Bowl XLIII halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Feb. 1, 2009.Jamie Squire/Getty
Lady Gaga sings during the Super Bowl LI halftime show at NRG Stadium in Houston on Feb. 5, 2017.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez hug during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Feb. 2, 2020.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Rihanna performs during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 2023.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Michael Jackson performs during the Super Bowl XXVII halftime show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan. 31, 1993.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Bono lifts his blazer during the Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2002.KMazur/WireImage
Prince holds his guitar during the Super Bowl XLI halftime show at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Feb. 4, 2007.Theo Wargo/Getty
(From left to right) Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, and Michelle Williams strike a pose during the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2013.Ezra Shaw/Getty
