Too Loud, Too Reckless—Or Too Real?
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The Superbawl’s Past Performances and Legacy of Storytelling Since Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking halftime show in 1993, the Super Bowl has evolved into a global stage where artists make powerful cultural and political statements. Beyoncé’s 2016 tribute to Black Lives Matter and Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s 2020 celebration of Latin heritage are prime examples. In 2025, […]

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Justice for Janet

Starting with Controversy Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5 first lit up a controversial conversation when he agreed to be the Super Bowl LIII’s halftime performer. Maroon 5 was not the NFL’s first choice in halftime performers, but due to Colin Kaepernick’s “take-a-knee” movement and the controversy around it, their primary choice (Rihanna), […]

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