Madonna Super Bowl Halftime Show: Exciting or Bad Idea?

Posted on Dec 5th 2011 10:20AM by Contessa Gayles

Madonna Super Bowl Halftime Show Evan Agostini, AP

It has been rumored since October that Madonna will be the headlining act at the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI halftime show. Now, the pop icon herself has confirmed that she will indeed take to the stage at the NFL spectacular being played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, 2012. Madonna will even be collaborating with Cirque du Soleil for the most-watched sporting event of the year. But is the veteran provocateur the best act for the family-oriented audience?

Since Madge has a reputation for causing controversy with her music videos, performances and image, she seems an unlikely choice for the family-friendly Super Bowl telecast. Additionally, her music, while prolific, may not jive with the testosterone-filled audience's tastes.

The "dramatic and intensely physical" performance will go down during what is traditionally one of the highest-rated programs of the year, giving Madge a major platform to launch her first album since 2008 and tour, both expected in 2012. We're hoping she'll perform some of her new material, including the Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.-assisted 'Give Me All Your Lovin'.'

But what say you: Is Madonna the right choice for the Super Bowl halftime show? If not, who do you think is the right act?

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