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Scheduled for February 9, the Super Bowl LIX is to be held in New Orleans at the Caesar Superdome. Kicking off the season will be the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The much-awaited halftime show is a harmonious confluence of pop-culture and sports. With the biggest artists headlining the show, the mere presence of some has also caught the attention of netizens. Now with just 48 hours to the Super Bowl, here are the top nine pop-culture moments in the Super Bowl history.
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The first ever half-time show, Michael Jackson electrified the Rose Bowl in California. The highlight of Jackson’s performance was his unforgettable rendition of “Heal the World” as he invited the audience to join him in a call for global unity and peace. (Image source: MJworld)
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Diana Ross was the first ever female artist to give a solo-performance in the Super Bowl Halftime at the Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona. (Image source: Meta)
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For Super Bowl XLVII, Beyonce’s show-stopping performance, including a Destiny’s Child reunion, was so powerful it even caused a brief stadium blackout. (Image source: Meta)
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Performing “Purple Rain” under actual rainfall, Prince delivered one of the most iconic and cinematic halftime moments in history in 2007 – Super Bowl XLI (Image source: Meta)
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A unique entry and a memorable performance, Rapper 50 Cent’s callback to his “In Da Club” video left fans buzzing with nostalgia with an upside-down entry. (Image source: Meta)
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In 2023 Rihanna’s high-flying halftime show stunned viewers, but the real headline was her subtle yet powerful pregnancy announcement. (Image source: AP)
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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar delivered a legendary show, marking hip-hop’s full cultural embrace by the NFL and writing history for fans to remember. (Image source: Meta)
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Then rumoured girlfriend of Travis Kelce of the undefeated City Chiefs made their relationship official with a public embrace. Netizens, fans and memes lit up with this announcement. (Image source: X)
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During promotions of her film, Blake Lively made an appearance with Taylor Swift in the Super Bowl LVIII. Creating a fashion moment with her exquisite selection of jewellery, she made headlines with her close friend, Taylor Swift. (Image source: X)
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