It is being reported that the original Lady Gaga, Madonna, will be performing at this year’s Super Bowl. The biggest event on television will take place this coming February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN.
Right now the singer has not been officially confirmed as this is the third time Madonna has been talked about in regard to performing during the Super Bowl halftime show. The other two times the artist was rumored to perform were at the Super Bowls in 1998 and 2000. Those two events ended up falling through, so if the third time is really a charm, let’s hope that the charm is fancy enough for the Material Girl.
Nipple Gate:
Since the widely controversial appearance of Janet Jackson’s nipple, the NFL has gone the safe route booking rock acts like Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, whose nipples stayed safely out of sight.
Last year’s Super Bowl saw the Black Eyed Peas and Slash with their performance being criticized as one of the worst in NFL history.
If Madonna does come through, as controversial as she has been in past years, it’s my guess that she will behave herself and strike nothing more divisive than old Vogue moves and the occasional boob cone.
Lady Madonna, er Gaga:
The obvious draw for the NFL would be Lady Gaga, the biggest pop star in the world who has been criticized for stealing Madonna’s entire act, but with the uncertainty of an act like Gaga, the organization is playing it safe by keeping the theme of classic artists.
What NFL Should Do:
To be completely honest, it doesn’t really matter who performs during the Super Bowl; this venue will make anyone a star. What the NFL should do is team up with whatever network is airing the Super Bowl (last year was FOX, this year is NBC), and run a long promotion during the regular season featuring artists fans would like to see.
The NFL could have some control in which acts are voted on, but for the most part make it the fans’ choice. Put some options up on screen during games in the regular season and during television shows on the respective network. Let fans vote by texting or calling, and then announce the winner during the playoffs.
If the show ends up being a disaster, such as the case of Janet Jackson and Black Eyed Peas, the NFL could feel solace knowing that, for once, it wasn’t their fault.
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