Do you hear that fans? The second that I announced this, I said, ‘Oh, my God, they’re going to think my album is coming. In an interview last fall, she said, “Super Bowl is one thing. It remains to be seen if she’s going to perform new music. That argument is as fair as the one that this could be the best halftime show we’ve seen yet. Some claim hypocrisy now that, after J ay Z’s diversity summit with the NFL, she is taking the gig. There are, of course, people who will rightfully point out that Rihanna took a noble and necessary political stance when she had previously been offered the halftime show gig and turned it down in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. ![]() ![]() And in 2020, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira just about set their stage on fire with their energy, complete with a surprise rendition of “Born in the USA” and political commentary about immigrant children being kept in cages. 2015 Katy Perry rode in on a skyscraper-sized tiger, brought in Missy Elliott, and then belted her face off while flying through the air during “Firework.” For the 2017 show, Lady Gaga turned the arena into an unparalleled showcase for her breadth of musicianship and talent. In 2013, Beyoncé brought in Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child as well as an army of backup dancers for a stunning display of choreography that was perhaps a greater feat of athleticism than the football players’ on the field. What’s been remarkable in these past years is that, with the exception of acts like Justin Timberlake and Maroon 5 (ban men from performing at the Super Bowl!), the performers have managed to transcend almost impossible expectations and hype for their performances. ![]() Abbott Elementary Emmy-winner and Broadway veteran Sheryl Lee Ralph will give her rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” There is now a concert before the half of the game before the concert before the second-half of the game. (Country singer Chris Stapleton is singing it this year, and I look forward to finding out who, exactly, he is.) There are now multiple performances before the coin toss. It’s no longer just the national anthem that’s the pre-show draw. The Super Bowl is no longer just one major event. From that perspective, thinking about Sunday night is almost overwhelming.
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