For those of us who don't pay attention to the
scores, the Super Bowl's annual halftime show is often the only reason we tune in at
all.
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The Super
Bowl halftime show has become so big, that with the exception of travel and
production expenses, the NFL has never paid
appearance fees to Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Bruce
Springsteen, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Gloria Estefan, No Doubt, U2,
Paul McCartney or any other halftime performers, according to USA Today. A chance to perform on the world's biggest
stage at the most watched television event, is enough to convince those artists
to take center stage on the football field and give some of their best, worst
and OMG-worthy performances.
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The 2012 Super Bowl XLVI is just one day away, as
Patriots and Giants players gear up for their biggest game of the year. Fans
around the nation (though mainly in the Northeast) can already be seen sporting
the jerseys of their favorite team. Madonna is this year’s star
of the NFL Super Bowl halftime show, along with Nicki
Minaj and M.I.A who feature on her next single Give Me
All Your Luvin.
And
American Idol winner Kelly
Clarkson will be singing the National Anthem before the game.
Other
fans are also readying themselves - Madonna fans, that is. The Super Bowl Halftime Show 2012 will headline with
the Queen of Pop herself. It will be her first time ever performing at the NFL
event, right in time for the release of her new album, "MDNA."
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Madonna-lovers
will surely don their best 80s gear and flash a "Vogue" pose or two
before the Super Bowl Halftime Show. But what time does the Halftime Show
start? Who else is performing? Here are all the other details you need to know
so you don't miss a thing.
Performers
Madonna
is not the only big name to hit the stage Sunday night. She will be joined by
rap goddess Nicki Minaj, MIA, Cee Lo Green and LMFAO.
Set-List
Madonna's
set-list has also been revealed, though it is likely that surprise songs will
be added in as every showman loves to give the crowd an unexpected thrill.
Madonna's
set-list currently includes: "Gimmie All Your Luvin," "Ray of
Light," "Vogue," "Music" and "Holiday."
Minaj and MIA are both featured on Madonna's new song, "Gimmie All Your
Luvin," and appear in the music video.
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