Rihanna and Lady Gaga among top-watched Super Bowl halftime show performances in history
11.02.2024 - 14:01
/ foxnews.com
Fans are gearing up for a big night of football, entertainment and music as Super Bowl LVIII game day is here. Although many viewers will have their eyes locked on their screens for the big game, a lot of fans also clamor for the Super Bowl’s big entertainment spectacle – the halftime show.
The Super Bowl halftime show has seen massive stars over the years, and Usher will be the latest to headline in 2024. With over 50 years of Super Bowl halftime shows, many star-studded performances have shocked and bored fans.
Shows headlined by Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and the collaborative performance between Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are often regarded as some of the best through the years. Take a look back at the five halftime performances with the most viewership, according to Billboard. Rihanna, 2023Katy Perry, 2015Lady Gaga, 2017Coldplay, 2016Bruno Mars, 2014 1.
Rihanna, 2023 Rihanna performed at Super Bowl LVII where the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles faced off for the Lombardi trophy. Her performance at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona accumulated 121.017 million viewers. During the performance, Rihanna played hits including "Only Girl (in the World)," "We Found Love" and "Work." It is common for headliners to bring out surprise guests during their show.
It came as a shock that Rihanna made the decision not to bring out a guest. However, her performance did not come with a lack of surprises. Rihanna performed in an outfit showcasing her baby bump, revealing her pregnancy with A$AP Rocky.
2. Katy Perry, 2015 Katy Perry held the record for most-viewed halftime show for many years before Rihanna took the top spot after her 2023 performance. Perry performed at Super Bowl XLIX, where 121 million viewers
.