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Madonna Super Bowl Halftime Show: Romans, Cheerleaders and MIA's Middle Finger

Posted on Feb 5th 2012 8:30PM by Kenneth Partridge
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Life is a mystery. Everyone must stand alone. Except Madonna. Performing at this year's Super Bowl halftime show, Madge rolled up with voguing Roman soldiers, old-school breakdancers, tightrope walkers, cheerleaders, a marching band and special guests Nicki Minaj, MIA and Cee Lo Green. She reworked some old tunes, played her new single and then disappeared into the floor, leaving us with the words "World Peace" spelled out on the field.

If Madonna, once the ultimate pop provocateur, seemed a risky choice for the halftime spectacular, NBC censors likely breathed a sigh of relief. Save for MIA's middle finger during the brand-new 'Give Me All Your Luvin',' Madonna played it safe. Opening with 'Vogue,' she writhed and gyrated as much as might be expected, at one point riding the members of LMFAO, but the whole thing was pretty tame.

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On 'Music,' the second song in the medley, she slipped momentarily -- her only real blooper -- before descending a set of bleachers with Adidas-wearing B-boys. Those pom-poms Madonna promised weeks ago surfaced during 'Give Me All Your Luvin',' as did Minaj -- replete with blonde wig -- and the bird-flipping MIA.

Cee Lo then played the world's hippest drum major, helping the erstwhile Material Girl sing bits of 'Open Your Heart' and 'Express Yourself' before donning a monk's robe and assisting on the grand finale: 'Like a Prayer.'

Toward the end, Madonna fell to her knees in mock rapture, evoking moves that, back in simpler times, had religious groups up in arms. In 2012, it was no biggie: She came, danced and vanished with a puff of smoke. It was slick and professional, but as far as tomorrow's water-cooler conversation is concerned, Pats quarterback Tom Brady's first-quarter safety might be more newsworthy.

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joseqn250

LIKE ALWAYS, SHE IS GREAT.

February 09 2012 at 10:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
phuturem

still rocking the masonic imagery like always, madge...

February 08 2012 at 10:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SANDY 10842

dID ci lo dress as a Marti Gras float on purpose? rofl

February 08 2012 at 8:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SANDY 10842

Who is M I A ??

February 08 2012 at 8:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dancingfeet726

i thought madonna did a great job, she is no kid anymore, but she still has the moves and sings great..i enjoyed the second part of her act more..

February 08 2012 at 7:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
amsoftnplayful2

The half time show didnt need Madonna , the dancers were better than watching her try to be a dancer. They need to really think about these half time shows. Too much money spent on these big names, and they suck.
There must be performers out there that would like to do this with style , grace and dignity.

February 08 2012 at 4:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rockin

why hell if ya wana sodomize national identity and pride and erase it I think the olymics would be a great start begining with that nazi torch jogging around the globe you can team up with the pitts and your rainbow familys wave your flag and call the games a hate crime

February 08 2012 at 3:17 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
Rockin

its soon time to run that nazi torch around the globe
maybe you an those like you can influence what that and the games represents
then you can sing your really crappy music up n down that runway

February 08 2012 at 2:18 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
Rockin

White american women are such trashbag pigs
I wouldnt date one with fort knox in her box

February 08 2012 at 1:34 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
Rockin

Ever see a NFL player with a black woman
the superbowl is the interacial gangbang with rainbow flags waving overhead colional pigs ..colonial oreos omg
dont burry me on this soil thats all i ask

February 08 2012 at 1:12 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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