THE Super Bowl is on tonight and fans cannot wait to witness the glitz and glam of arguably the biggest event in world sport.
Perhaps even bigger than the game itself is the Super Bowl halftime show, where fans will be treated to high-quality entertainment between both halves of action.
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How can I watch the Super Bowl 2020 halftime show?
Fans in the UK can watch the Super Bowl halftime show on BBC One.
The Super Bowl 2020 will take place on Sunday 2nd January at 11.30pm (UK time).
It will be broadcast live from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Half time in the NFL usually lasts approximately 15 minutes but because of the halftime show it usually lasts around 30 minutes.
The first half of the game lasts approximately an hour an a half, meaning the halftime show should begin around 1am (UK time).
This means the game can also be streamed live for free on BBC iPlayer on a host of devices including smartphones and tablets.
Fans can also watch the game live on Sky Sports, online via the SkyGo app, or on NOW TV.
You can get a Sky Sports day pass for £9.99, a week pass for £14.99 or a month pass for £33.99, all without needing a contract.
NOW TV can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
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Who is performing in the Super Bowl 2020 halftime show?
It was announced in September last year that the Latina duo of Shakira and JLo would have the honour of singing live for the Super Bowl crowd.
Shakira is very excited to be performing and stated in an interview that her being at the Super Bowl should be an inspiration to others.
During an interview with CBS the popstar said: “I think the message [of my performance] is gonna be ‘Listen, I’m a woman. I’m a Latina. It wasn’t easy for me to get to where I am. And being at the Super Bowl is proof that everything is possible.'”
Jennifer Lopez spoke to Access and was delighted that two Latina women will get the opportunity to perform on such a global stage in Miami, a city where many Latino people live.
“This is the marker of a new time not just in the NFL but this country, it sends an important message” Lopez explained.
“It’s about making a statement of love and unity and make everyone come together just for a moment and hopefully that resonates.”
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Who performed at the Super Bowl last year?
In the 2019 halftime show, Maroon 5 performed along with Travis Scott and Big Boi, accompanied by the Georgia State University Marching Band.
Travis performed one of his biggest hits ‘Sicko Mode’, whilst Maroon 5 played some of their most popular songs including ‘Girls Like You’ and ‘Moves Like Jagger’.
Big Boi performed Kryptonite (I’m on It)” and ‘The Way You Move’.
The Super Bowl halftime show has historically featured some of the biggest artists in the world.
In 2007, Prince performed at the same stadium as JLo and Shakira will tonight, and he gave a rendition of his “Purple Rain” against the backdrop of a relentless downpour.
Beyonce and Destiny’s Child also gave a memorable performance in 2013, with the band emerging through a trap door onto the stage.
