Superbowl No malfunctions with Prince show

No malfunctions with Prince show

Prince wore an orange shirt and teal jacket reminiscent of the Miami Dolphins' colors for his Super Bowl halftime performance.

By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

MIAMI — Prince can be dirty.

But with the NFL pushing its Super Bowl halftime shows in a family-friendly direction, Prince can be clean. He gave the NFL his word and a signed contract. He kept his end of the bargain.

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Performing on an illuminated stage shaped in his trademark symbol and joined by a full band including the sexy "Twins," Prince asked the crowd, "Are you all ready to get nuts tonight," and launched into Let's Go Crazy from his Purple Rain album. Super Bowl revelers lucky enough to score field access rushed the stage.

Florida A&M's renowned marching band joined Prince for a Baby I'm a Star/Proud Mary medley.

The diminutive and esoteric pop star, who is playing Friday and Saturday shows through Feb. 24 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, wore a teal suit with an orange shirt, a possible nod to the Miami Dolphins' team colors.

He followed the medley with a cover of the Foo Fighters' Best of You and ended his performance with the classic Purple Rain.

Since the infamous Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake "wardrobe malfunction" in 2004, the NFL has aimed for less controversial performers.

Paul McCartney performed in 2005 and the Rolling Stones hit the stage last year. Many viewed Prince, 48, as the most risky choice since the Timberlake-Jackson fiasco. However, even last year's Stones Super Bowl performance included lyrics from two songs that were censored.

Prince told NFL executives that he wouldn't answer questions at Thursday's halftime show news conference but said he would perform. He brought a full band, complete with backup singers, drums, keyboards and horns.

Prince asked if there were any questions. As soon as a reporter started to ask a question, Prince hit his guitar and launched into a three-song set, including a cover of Johnny B. Goode.

No malfunctions with Prince show

By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

USA Today

Prince can be dirty.

But with the NFL pushing its Super Bowl halftime shows in a family-friendly direction, Prince can be clean. He gave the NFL his word and a signed contract. He kept his end of the bargain.

Performing on an illuminated stage shaped in his trademark symbol and joined by a full band including the sexy "Twins," Prince asked the crowd, "Are you all ready to get nuts tonight," and launched into Let's Go Crazy from his Purple Rain album. Super Bowl revelers lucky enough to score field access rushed the stage.

Florida A&M's renowned marching band joined Prince for a Baby I'm a Star/Proud Mary medley.

The diminutive and esoteric pop star, who is playing Friday and Saturday shows through Feb. 24 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, wore a teal suit with an orange shirt, a possible nod to the Miami Dolphins' team colors.

He followed the medley with a cover of the Foo Fighters' Best of You and ended his performance with the classic Purple Rain.

Since the infamous Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake  "wardrobe malfunction" in 2004, the NFL has aimed for less controversial performers.

Paul McCartney performed in 2005 and the Rolling Stones hit the stage last year. Many viewed Prince, 48, as the most risky choice since the Timberlake-Jackson fiasco. However, even last year's Stones Super Bowl performance included lyrics from two songs that were censored.

Prince told NFL executives that he wouldn't answer questions at Thursday's halftime show news conference but said he would perform. He brought a full band, complete with backup singers,drums, keyboards and horns.

Prince asked if there were any questions. As soon as a reporter started to ask a question, Prince hit his guitar and launched into a three-song set, including a cover of Johnny B. Goode.

PRINCE, one of the world's most electrifying performers, is set to perform in the PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLI HALFTIME SHOW on CBS at Dolphin Stadium in South Florida on Sunday, Feb. 4, the NFL announced.

Prince is more than just one of the world's most popular and influential musicians -- he is an international icon. One of the greatest living performers of our time, he has sold nearly 100 million albums and is a member of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He has won six Grammy Awards (and he's one of the leading nominees this year with five Grammy nominations) and five American Music Awards. He has one of the most recognizable and successful bodies of work of any musician, consisting of 20 Top 10 hits which include Purple Rain, Little Red Corvette, 1999, Kiss, When Doves Cry, Cream, Diamonds and Pearls and countless others. There is no question that when it comes to his achievements, Prince has made an indelible mark on rock 'n' roll history. Prince to perform at Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show

NEW YORK (Dec. 10, 2006) -- Prince, one of the world's most electrifying performers, is set to perform in the Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show on CBS at Dolphin Stadium in South Florida on Sunday, Feb. 4, the NFL announced today. The announcement was made live on CBS' NFL pregame show, The NFL Today.

 

Prince will perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show.

Prince is more than just one of the world's most popular and influential musicians -- he is an international icon. One of the greatest living performers of our time, he has sold nearly 100 million albums and is a member of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He has won six Grammy Awards (he's one of the leading nominees this year with five Grammy nominations) and five American Music Awards. He has one of the most recognizable and successful bodies of work of any musician, consisting of 20 Top 10 hits which include "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," "1999," "Kiss," "When Doves Cry," "Cream," "Diamonds and Pearls" and countless others. There is no question that when it comes to his achievements, Prince has made an indelible mark on rock 'n roll history.

The Super Bowl is annually the nation's highest-rated TV program. More than 141 million viewers watched last year's game in the U.S. Super Bowl XLI will be broadcast to a potential worldwide audience of 1 billion in more than 230 countries and territories.

This year marks the first time Pepsi, which has been an NFL sponsor the past five seasons, has sponsored the Super Bowl halftime show.

Prince will perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show.

Don Mischer Productions and White Cherry Entertainment will produce the Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show as part of their season-long marquee entertainment agreement with the NFL. The two companies produced the NFL Opening Kickoff 2006 special from Pittsburgh and the Thanksgiving special from Kansas City on NFL Network. In addition to the halftime show, they also will produce the Super Bowl XLI pregame show. Don Mischer Productions will serve as executive producer and director, while White Cherry Entertainment, led by Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss, will serve as executive producers. The NFL has worked the past three years with both Don Mischer Productions and White Cherry Entertainment on Opening Kickoff and Super Bowl shows.