Super Bowl Halftime Show Performances: A Timeline
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, 2020
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira got the whole country dancing with the very first all-Latin Super Bowl halftime show. It all started with a multi-song medley from Shakira, with special guest Bad Bunny, before transitioning to a medley by J.Lo, with an appearance by J Balvin. Then the two superstars joined forces on Lopez's "Let's Get Loud" (with a snippet of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A.," alongside Lopez's daughter Emme) and Shakira's World Cup anthem "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" for a hip-shaking finale.
Maroon 5, 2019
Justin Timberlake, 2018
Lady Gaga, 2017
Coldplay, Beyoncé, and Bruno Mars 2016
The 2016 NFL Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show boasted a cast of performers that was truly fit for a stadium-sized arena. Headliners Coldplay played their major hits like “Viva La Vida,” “Clocks” and “Fix You” while special guest Beyoncé, among a huge squad of Black Panther-clad dancers, hit the stage to perform her newest single “Formation.” Amping up the energy, Yoncé and Bruno Mars traded moves on a “Crazy in Love” dance-off and a medley version of “Uptown Funk!” featuring Martin, Beyoncé and Mars got the crowd in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on their feet. The final touch: the words “Believe in love” exploded over the Super Bowl crowd. Believe, indeed.
Katy Perry, 2015
Bruno Mars, 2014
Beyoncé, 2013
Madonna, 2012
How many stars can one performer corral for a show? If you're Madonna and it's the Super Bowl, the answer is a lot: Cee Lo Green, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., and LMFAO all showed up. Just because they're stars, it doesn't mean they don't believe in teamwork.
Black Eyed Peas, 2011
The Who, 2010
Bruce Springsteen, 2009
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, 2008
Prince, 2007
The Rolling Stones, 2006
Paul McCartney, 2005
Paul McCartney played a couple of Beatles classics ("Drive My Car," "Get Back") and a shout-out to his formidable solo catalog ("Live And Let Die") before bringing it home in Jacksonville, Fla., with "Hey Jude," showing that age hasn't impacted his scream.
Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake & More, 2004
Shania Twain, No Doubt & Sting, 2003
U2, 2002
Aersosmith, Britney Spears, NSYNC, Nelly & Mary J. Blige, 2001
There was a little something for everyone at the 2001 halftime show: Aerosmith for the classic rock fans, 'N Sync and Britney Spears for the youngsters, and Nelly and Mary J. Blige representing the worlds of hip-hop and R&B.
Phil Collins, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera & Enrique Iglesias, 2000
Stevie Wonder & Gloria Estefan, 1999
Queen Latifah, Boyz II Men & More, 1998
Blues Brothers, James Brown & ZZ Top, 1997
The blues has many disciples, and several of the best linked up for this performance in New Orleans: the Blues Brothers, James Brown, and ZZ Top.
Diana Ross, 1996
Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass & Tony Bennett, 1995
Clint Black, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker & The Judds, 1994
Michael Jackson, 1993
Gloria Estefan & Stevie Wonder, 1992
New Kids on the Block, 1991
Fresh off the success of No. 1 albums like Hangin' Tough and Step By Step, New Kids on the Block played the halftime show at the Super Bowl in 1991. Their ardent young fans around the world watched breathlessly as the boy band performed songs like "Step by Step."