Super Bowl LVI takes place on Feb. 12, 2023. Earlier this year, the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show which featured a lineup of trailblazing musicians including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar made history, garnering five Creative Arts Emmy nominations. Disgusted! However, he opined that it was a "vast improvement" over the 2011 show headlined by the Black Eyed Peas and the 2019 show headlined by Maroon 5. She first came to prominence in the Latin world singing in Spanish, eventually using English to break through in the United States. Past Super Bowl Halftime Show performances include The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Prince, Madonna and more. Criticisms labeled the show as less spectacular, with no guest performers, and suffering from poor audio. I think it started, from a musical standpoint, having Born in the USA in there for a little moment, and it just was a natural evolution. "Why is the NFL showcasing this crap? [24][30] Both of the headlining acts ended their performance with "synchronized shimmies". Super Bowl LIV saw the San Francisco 49ers facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFLs annual showdown with the Chiefs winning 31-20. Believe it or not, all these Super Bowl halftime shows really happened. Since the Super Bowl Halftime Show is such an enormous platform, Spotify said that J.Lo's streams spiked by 335 percent after the 2020 Super Bowl, while Shakiras went up by 230 percent. The halftime show received positive reviews. In 2021, TicketSource revealed that the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show starring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez is the world's most popular halftime show in history. His second-best-selling album on February 7 was his most recent studio album, After Hours, which sold 1,000 copies (an increase of 67%). [34] Greg Evans of Deadline Hollywood wrote, "In a high-energy mix of music, dance and sequins, Lopez and Shakira (and several teams worth of back-up dancers) delivered a spectacle-style show [that is] not without its statements". [51], Dee Snider of Twisted Sister accused the National Football League (NFL) of neglecting heavy metal and hard rock music. Combined, the eight songs performed at halftime, in addition to "House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls" (which saw a brief excerpt incorporated into the show), saw 23.8million streams, a 51% increase over the combined 15.77million these songs received February 56. She ran through her biggest songs, including She Wolf, Whenever, Wherever and Hips Dont Lie. She whipped out her notorious belly-dancing skills, played a searing guitar (Shakira was a rock star before she went pop) and crowd-surfed her way through a mosh pit. [25] This was followed by a performance of "Whenever, Wherever",[24] after which guest artist Bad Bunny joined her on stage. The halftime show last night was beyond inappropriate. (Fans of Netflixs latest hit documentary series Cheer were reminded of the athletic feats seen on that show, as the Halftime Show dancers were thrown up into the air for the dramatic finish.) On November 12, 2020, the selection of the Weeknd to headline the show was announced; marking the first time a Canadian solo artist headlined the Super Bowl halftime show. He also wrote, "Their breathless athleticism matched that of the football players waiting in the locker room" but called J Balvin's and Bad Bunny's guest appearances "superfluous". [62] Social media activity relating to the show showed a significant spike; over 1 million tweets mentioned Lopez and Shakira, a 431% increase from the previous year's 127,576 mentions of Maroon 5. "[37] The Hollywood Reporter called the show the most "lively, and smile inducing" halftime show. That's cute #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/ETsYRSKJpB, TwinFangirl Still Learning (@twin_fangirl) February 3, 2020. [72] On June 23, 2021, the posted video now has 210 million views, becoming the only NFL Super Bowl[clarification needed] in history to reach this milestone. [46] In a USA Today op-ed, Gil Smart stated the show "should have come with a parental warning" and that "to some, the show was a joyful, Miami-infused explosion of dance and high-energy music that got you out of your seat To others, it looked a lot like softcore porn". The Super Bowl is a very American event, as American as it can get. [21] Lopez's first outfit was a Swarovski crystal-and-gold-studded, biker-inspired black leather Medusa bodysuit paired with a pink satin ball gown skirt. [31] Rachel Brodsky of The Independent rated the performance four out of five stars, calling it "slick" and "hyper-stylised", praising it as a, "brilliantly escapist 10 minutes that not only solidified his pop domination, but helped a deeply divided country however briefly dance away the pain of this past year. The selection of the two Hispanic pop icons were deemed a perfect fit for Miami, the location of Super Bowl 54. (Even Lady Gaga agrees. The Weeknd will be following up a 2020 halftime show that featured Shakira and Jennifer Lopez in Miami. Super Bowl LVI takes place on Feb. 12, 2023. Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin showed up for a cameo in Lopezs set with his hit song Mi Gente. Mi Gente had featured Beyonc in a 2017 remix; this time, Lopez accompanied the Latin music superstar. 1.[69]. All I want my girls, the little girls on stage with me, and all over the world to know is how to use their voices and be proud of everything they are. 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Shakira performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Parris Goebel is the choreographer behind Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show. [47] Despite this criticism from some conservative outlets, some prominent Republicans from Florida, including political strategist and commentator Ana Navarro, Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, and former governor Jeb Bush, praised the show. But they also made sure to nod at the importance and political potential of the moment, showcasing support for Puerto Rico and recognizing the immigration crisis with their set pieces. Shakira puts on a powerhouse show Shakira performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. It featured a performance by Canadian singer the Weeknd. It featured a performance by Canadian singer the Weeknd. Kevin Winter/Getty Images. 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[36] Mark Savage of BBC opined that the Weeknd made the most of restrictions put in place due to the pandemic, delivering a, "gimmick-free show that put the emphasis on his songs. Tyreek Hill has serious competition in Super Bowl 54, Jimmy Garoppolo trade, revisited: How QB quickly turned 49ers' big risk into Super Bowl reward, Patrick Mahomes' baseball career was filled with potential, Why Joe Montana left the 49ers for the Chiefs. [26], The halftime show was critically acclaimed. It will also be a reminder of the heritage of this country, which is one of diversity, and thats what we will be celebrating on Sunday, added Shakira, who is celebrating her 43rd birthday Sunday. For Jennifer, he says the intentions were to represent her as an icon in acting, music, and dance. She also publicly criticized a number of Trump administration policies, such as the 45th president's so-called "Muslim ban" in 2017. Fekadu wrote that the highlight of the performance was the rendition of "Blinding Lights". [16] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times called the performance, "spooky yet darkly funny" and an, "appealingly bizarre spectacle reflected the COVID era in both mood and logistics". 6 on the Billboard charts in 2017. We look forward to collaborating with Rihanna, Roc Nation and Apple Music to bring fans another historic Halftime Show performance. [24] She was then joined on stage by J Balvin, who performed "Que Calor" and "Mi Gente", which were mashed up with Lopez's songs "Booty", "El Anillo" and "Love Don't Cost a Thing" as she danced above. Tyreek Hill has serious competition in Super Bowl 54, Jimmy Garoppolo trade, revisited: How QB quickly turned 49ers' big risk into Super Bowl reward, Patrick Mahomes' baseball career was filled with potential, Why Joe Montana left the 49ers for the Chiefs. What time does the Super Bowl halftime show start? US singer Jennifer Lopez performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on February 2, 2020. (L-R) Shakira and Jennifer Lopez perform onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. [7], In contrast to past years, the decision was made to build the stage within the stadium for the safety of workers and players, however the field was still used. February 14, 2022 12:03 pm ET By all accounts including our own the Super Bowl 56 halftime show was awesome. Rolling Stone and Forbes reported after the broadcast, Shakira's catalog benefited the most across music charts. The news is devastating! The game itself kicks off at about 6:30, so the first half should end about 90 minutes later. The nine songs in the setlist sold a collective 29,000 downloads on February 7, compared to the 4,500 downloads they had sold the previous day. [8] The show also featured no guest performers, unlike many previous halftime shows. [63] Of the 1,114,545 tweets mentioning the show, 69% expressed a positive sentiment; 38% of tweets expressed joy and 8% expressed love. It was a poignant and pointed show of support to the territory, which was recently hit by a damaging earthquake. Lopez and Shakira closed out their set with impressive synchronized shimmies, the ultimate power move. [67] Alpha Data reported that Lopez's "On the Floor" was streamed 830,000 within 24 hours of the show. pic.twitter.com/LDsBffgRCV, Just hours before the performance, Lopez emphasized the significance of their performance in an Instagram post that featured them hugging. The greatest hits album had been released two days before the halftime performance. [39] Jeff Miers of The Buffalo News wrote, "the Super Bowl halftime show has not really been about music, per se, in a long while. In a surprise appearance, Shakira brought out Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny for an energetic cover of Cardi Bs 2018 hit I Like It halfway through her set. For Lets Get Loud, Lopez appeared draped in a giant flag coat one side featuring the red, white and blue of Puerto Rico, and the other the red, white and blue of the U.S. WebThe Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show telecast will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers, and Hamish Hamilton serving as director. [20] Alex Suskind of Entertainment Weekly griped about the quality of the sound mixing and "lack of tech-savvy pageantry". [14] The pyrotechnics for the show used 5,350 pieces of product, which were launched from 32 roof locations and 16 special locations, using 80 firing modules. But the highlight came after Lopez made a costume change to a sparkling body suit and sang Waiting for Tonight while pole dancing, putting to excellent use the skills she honed while filming for Hustlers. 2019: Maroon 5 with Big Boi and Travis Scott. [11][12] 1,050 individuals worked on the show, a far lesser number than the 2,000 to 3,000 individuals that worked on previous halftime shows. Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin showed up for a cameo in Lopezs set with his hit song Mi Gente. Mi Gente had featured Beyonc in a 2017 remix; this time, Lopez accompanied the Latin music superstar. His vision and mission were to make the two acts feel cohesive and a part of the same show. [67] As for overall streams Billboard reported that the song catalogs of the two performers earned 31.1million on-demand streams (audio and video combined) on Feb 2 and 3 -- up 193% as compared to their streaming sum on Jan 31 and Feb 1 (10.6million). In a surprise appearance, Shakira brought out Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny for an energetic cover of Cardi Bs 2018 hit I Like It halfway through her set. 1 hit. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Part of the pageantry of the Super Bowl is the halftime show, a tradition that goes back as far as the game itself. He called the show "a no-nonsense affirmation of Latin pride and cultural diversity in a political climate where immigrants and American Latinos have been widely demonized", called Shakira and Lopez "Latina superwomen, smiling pop conquistadoras backed by phalanxes of dancers", and calling the show "euphoria with a purpose". Of the eight other songs performed in the setlist, on February 7 "Save Your Tears" sold 4,000 copies (an increase of 245%), "Can't Feel my Face" sold 3,500 copies (an increase of 987%), "Earned It" sold 3,000 copies (an increase of 1,240%), "Starboy" sold 2,500 copies (a 1,175% increase), "I Feel It Coming" sold 2,500 copies (a 1,021% increase), and "The Hills" sold 2,000 (a 771% increase). The Weeknd joins the stories list of Super Bowl halftime performers. Lo's FULL Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show", "Shakira y J.Lo: un Super Bowl con sabor currambero", "Jennifer Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant Super Bowl LIV halftime show", "Super Bowl music review: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira conquer, make it Latin pop night in America", "Super Bowl 2020 halftime show review: JLo and Shakira let loose in blazing performance", "Review: Did Shakira blow Jennifer Lopez off the Super Bowl 2020 halftime stage? It was a rollicking, festive show that highlighted both performers extensive back catalogues of hits, super-charged by guest appearances from fellow Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin. We are proud to recognize that all of us together are what makes this beautiful country truly great., All I want my girls, the little girls on stage with me and all over the world to know is how to use their voices and be proud of everything they are. How did 49ers' Deebo Samuel get his nickname? "What an immoral pig you have to be to implement such BS! Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital All Rights Reserved. It was televised in the U.S. by Fox. And when she closed out with Hips Dont Lie and the famous No fightin' intro to that song, the crowd went wild. Roc Nation is also serving as the strategic entertainment advisors of the live performance. Hemos escalado el Kilimanjaro y los latinos hemos hecho historia esta noche. Some sucked. The halftime show last night was beyond inappropriate. [1] [2] [3] The show was televised in the U.S. by CBS . Shakira puts on a powerhouse show Shakira performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. [35] Giving the show four out of five stars, Adrian Horton of The Guardian wrote that the show was, "a pleasingly middle ground performance not outright explicit" and praised the Weeknd for displaying "impressive vocals and stamina". (Gloria Estefan was part of the 1992 and 1999 halftime shows, and sent her support for Lopez and Shakira, both of whom she has written songs for.). Since the Super Bowl Halftime Show is such an enormous platform, Spotify said that J.Lo's streams spiked by 335 percent after the 2020 Super Bowl, while Shakiras went up by 230 percent. [33], Chuck Arnold of the New York Post described the performance as "electric". MORE: How much are Super Bowl halftime performers paid? 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