TheSuper Bowlshalftime show has become an American tradition in its own right.
Collegiate marching bands played as expected.
Sometimes, halftime shows are messyso good that they are bador they offer subtle political statements.
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Other times, fans are treated to unlikely duos or surprise guests.
FromBeyoncetoPrince, these are the best Super Bowl halftime performances, ranked.
They were joined byBad BunnyandJ Balvinduring the set - but were never outshined.
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Hearing Shakira sing She Wolf or belly dancing to Hips Dont Lie never gets old after all these years.
8Madonna (2012)
Super Bowl XLVI
Madonnas2012 halftime show was everything fans expected.
She sang beloved hits like Vogue.
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In the following years, Beyonce,Katy Perry,Lady Gaga, and more would do the same.
Once again, the Queen of Pop is a trendsetter.
It was all very camp.
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He was met with a nearly three-minute standing ovation before singing even started.
Jackson ended the show with We Are the Children in honor of the U.S.A. for Africa.
For some reason, Ben Stiller joined in for an intro clip that played before the show.
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It was theatrical yet simple; the talent spoke for itself.
Recollecting on advice from a friend on how to put on the best show,Dr.
Despite the dismal weather, dangerous conditions on stage, and high boots, Prince delivered.
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Leave it to Prince to make his event as dramatic as possible.
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