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Super Bowl XXXVIII: Panthers v Patriots

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Super Bowl halftime performances

From the Boss to Madonna to the Blues Brothers to the most famous "wardrobe malfunction" of all time.

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Image: File of Bruno Mars performing during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in New York

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars will perform at the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2, 2014. The Red Hot Chili Peppers will join Mars during the show.

Oh, the game? The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos will be playing each other at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

— Eric Thayer / X02070
Image: Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show

Beyonce

Beyonce performs during the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. The diva performed "Love On Top," "Crazy in Love," "Baby Boi" and "Till the End of Time." She was joined by former Destiny's Child singers Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. They together sang "Bootylicious," "Independent Woman Part I," and "Single Ladies."

Oh, the game?The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.

— Christian Petersen / Getty Images North America
Image: Madonna performs during the halftime show in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis

Madonna

Madonna performs during the halftime show for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, 2012. The Material Girl's set included "Give Me All Your Luvin," "Vogue," "Music," "Express Yourself" and "Like a Prayer." She was joined by Nicki Minaj, LMFAO and M.I.A. -- who made headlines when she flipped off the camera.

Oh, the game? The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17.

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Image: Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show

The Black Eyed Peas

Fergie, left, and apl.de.ap of The Black Eyed Peas perform during the Super Bowl XLV halftime show at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Feb. 6, 2011. The Peas did their best impression of extras from "Tron" and even trotted out Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash for a little "Sweet Child O' Mine." Usher also joined in the fun.

Oh, the game? The Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

— Christopher Polk / Getty Images North America
Image: Daltrey and Townshend of The Who perform during NFL Super Bowl XLIV halftime show in Miami

The Who

Roger Daltrey, left, and Pete Townshend of The Who acknowledge the crowd during their halftime show at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami on Feb. 7, 2010. The British rockers performed hits including "Pinball Wizard," Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."

Oh, the game? The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.

— Jeff Haynes / X02430
Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on at Feb. 1, 2009. The Boss' setlist included "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," "Born to Run," "Working on a Dream" and "Glory Days."

Oh, the game? The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23.

— Jamie Squire / Getty Images North America
Image: Tom Petty

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers perform at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 3, 2008. The rocker went straight for the classics, playing "American Girl," "I Won't Back Down," "Free Fallin'" and "Runnin' Down a Dream."

Oh, the game? The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14.

— Julie Jacobson / AP
Image: Super Bowl XLI: Pepsi Halftime Show

Prince

Prince performs at Sun Life Stadium in Miami for the halftime show at Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4, 2007. "We Will Rock You," "Let's Go Crazy" and "All Along the Watchtower" were among the songs. He finished with "Purple Rain" in a downpour, his logo-shaped guitar protruding from his hip in an infamous shadow projection.

Oh, the game? The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29-17.

— Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images North America
Sprint Super Bowl XL Halftime Show

The Rolling Stones

Musicians Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform during the Super Bowl XL halftime show at Ford Field in Detroit on Feb. 5, 2006. The aged rockers tore through "Start Me Up," "Rough Justice" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."

Oh, the game? The Pissburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-10.

— Brian Bahr / Getty Images North America
Image: Super Bowl XXXIX Halftime Show

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney performs during the Super Bowl XXXIX halftime show at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., on Feb. 6, 2005. The ex-Beatle was the NFL's answer to fallout from Janet Jackson's breast exposure the year before. Sir Paul kept it clean with "Drive My Car," "Get Back," Live and Let Die" and Hey Jude."

Oh, the game? The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21.

— Brian Bahr / Getty Images North America
Super Bowl XXXVIII: Panthers v Patriots

Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Feb. 1, 2004. The "wardrobe malfunction" seen 'round the world featured Timberlake tearing away a piece of Jackson's top to expose part of her breast during "Rock Your Body." The cultural and legal fallout lasted for years.

Oh, the game? The New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29.

— Donald Miralle / Getty Images North America
2003 Super Bowl XXXVII Halftime Show

No Doubt, Sting

Musicians Gwen Stefani of No Doubt and Sting perform during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Jan. 26, 2003. Shania Twain headlined the show, performing "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" and "Up!" No Doubt performed "Just a Girl" and joined Sting for "Message in a Bottle."

Oh, the game? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Oakland Raiders 48-21.

— Donald Miralle / Getty Images North America
U2 performing while a list of people who died in the September 11th tragedy's scrolls behind them on the Super Bowl XXXVI - Halftime Show at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, LA., 2/3/02. Photo by Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images

U2 9/11 memorial

Bono and Irish rockers U2 performed a stirring tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2002. The band opened with "Beautiful Day" and concluded with "Where the Streets Have No Name" as victims' names scrolled upward on a backdrop.

Oh, the game? The New England Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams 20-17.

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MTV Super Bowl Halftime

'N Sync, Britney Spears, Aerosmith

Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake of 'N Sync join Britney Spears and Aerosmith's Joe Perry on stage during MTV's Super Bowl XXXV halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 28, 2001. 'N Sync and Aerosmith traded hits before teaming with Britney for "Walk This Way."

Oh, the game? The Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants 34-7.

— Scott Gries / Getty Images North America
Christina Aguilera, left, and Enrique Iglesias perform during halftime of Super Bowl XXIV on January 30, 2000. The St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia

Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias

Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias perform "Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand" during halftime of Super Bowl XXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000. Phil Collins ("Two Worlds") and Toni Braxton ("We Go On") also sang for the Tapestry of Nations theme.

Oh, the game? The St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16.

— Doug Pensinger
US singer Stevie Wonder performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIII 31January at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL. The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons are playing for the Lombardi Trophy, symbol of the World Champions of the NFL

US singer Gloria Estefan sings during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIII 31 January at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL.

Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan

Stevie Wonder, left, and Gloria Estefan were part of the Celebration of Soul, Salsa and Swing halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami on Jan. 31, 1999.

Oh, the game? The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-19.

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Motown legend Smokey Robinson performs during halftime at Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego, CA 25 January. The show celebrated the 40th anniversary of Motown Records.  

Queen Latifah performs during the half-time show during Super Bowl XXXII between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.

Musical group \"Boyz 2 Men\" perform during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXII Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium.

Queen Latifah, Smokey Robinson

It was a salute to Motown's 40th anniversary at Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego on Jan. 25, 1998. Queen Latifah, left, and Smokey Robinson, right, joined Boyz II Men, bottom, and Martha Reeves and The Temptations for a celebration of the legendary record company.

Oh, the game? The Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24.

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1997 Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Blues Brothers, James Brown

For a Blues Brothers Bash halftime show at Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans, John Goodman, Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi performed as The Blues Brothers alongside James Brown on Jan. 26, 1997. ZZ Top also got in on the fun with "Tush" and "Legs."

Oh, the game? The Green Bay Packers beat the New England Patriots 35-21.

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Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Diana Ross performs at the halftime show during Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., on Jan. 28, 1996. She sang a few lines from several songs, made four costume changes and even left in a helicopter during "Take Me Higher."

Oh, the game? The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17.

— Al Bello / Getty Images North America
US Singers Tony Bennett (L) and Patti LaBelle perf

Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle

Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle join Miami Sound Machine during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXIX in Miami on Jan. 29, 1995. The show featured a fake Indiana Jones trying to find the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Oh, the game? The San Francisco 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26.

— Doug Collier / AFP
It's Rockin' Country Sunda as Clint Black, Wynonna & Naomi Judd, Travis Tritt, and Tanya Tucker perform at halftime of Super Bowl XXVIII, a 30-13 Dallas Cowboys victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 30, 1994, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.

Clint Black, The Judds, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker

Rockin' Country Sunday featured Clint Black, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Travis Tritt and Tanya Tucker during halftime of Super Bowl XXVIII at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 1994.

Oh, the game? The Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills 30-13.

— Nfl / LIEBB
Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson performs during halftime at Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 31, 1993. The King of Pop performed "Jam," "Billie Jean," "Black or White," "We Are the World" and "Heal the World." The performance is credited with turning the halftime event into a serious entertainment spectacle for all future games.

Oh, the game? The Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills 52-17.

— Mike Powell / Getty Images North America
Singer Gloria Estefan from the popular music group \"Miami Sound Machine\" entertains the crowd during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992.

Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan entertains the crowd during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. The show featured a "winter magic" salute to the 1992 Winter Olympics with figure skaters Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill.

Oh, the game? The Washington Redskins beat the Buffalo Bills 37-24.

— Bill Sikes / AP
Super Bowl XXV - Buffalo Bills v New York Giants

New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block perform at Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 27, 1991. The boy band was rolled into a Disney tribute to "It's a Small World" and a salute to US troops. The show didn't air until after the game as ABC aired coverage of Operation Desert Storm.

Oh, the game? The New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills 20-19.

— Gin Ellis / Getty Images North America
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