Have you heard the amazing news? Cirque du Soleil will be the pregame show at Super Bowl XLI (pronounced "gigli"), and that Prince feller is doing the halftime.
Yes, you read that correctly. Prince. The Super Bowl. On CBS, home of the 2004 wardrobe malfunction. Not this Prince. This one. Remember him? Musical genius, shy exhibitionist, and sexual revolutionary? Has an album out, 3121? Okay, okay, it’s that guy who sang on American Idol. Remember him, kids? Golly, who’d have thought the day would come when Prince was considered a "safe" alternative to Janet Jackson?
It makes a certain sort of sense actually. He and Beyonce subbed for Jackson at the Grammys after Boobgate. But will he use this bully pulpit to shock or awe? He’s one of our greatest live showmen, whose concert work is renowned for its pure musicianship — little need for fireworks, stage effects, or gimmicks. The most controversial thing Prince could do would be to, well, just play good music.
Of course, Prince’s participation is still officially a rumor — as is the news that he’ll partner with another act. (Are the Bangles busy?) But what are you thinking? Do you fear a Purple Bowl? Or are you, at this moment, doing a celebratory Batdance? Will Justin Timberlake rip off The Artist’s poorly anchored crotch patch? Comment un2 your heart’s content.
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As long as it’s better than this year’s suckfest, more power to him. Let it rain purple everywhere!
Prince rocks, I’m looking forward to it.
Prince is the greatest musical artist of all time. We should feel honored to have him show up at a football game and play. I’m so glad he’s out and about again.
Thanks for the musician stories, this is great! I believe Prince is very talented. It seems as if time has not touched him. He can sure play that guitar. Rock on Prince!
Super Bowl gigli… I laughed out loud. Good work Brown.
Whoops – did I miss that we’re back to calling him Prince again?
We’ve been back to calling him Prince for almost a decade.
Anyway Prince is a Jehovah’s Witness so he’s not going to do anything too raunchy. I went to see him on his last concert tour. He’s changed a lot of his lyrics to fit in better with his newfound faith. He’s a terrific performer (even better when it’s just him and a guitar), so he could do very well. The only problem I see is if they have him duet with another performer. That rarely works well. See his duet with Beyonce for proof.
Prince isn’t just a prince, he’s the King Of King…..all bow down
As a person who only tunes in to the Super Bowl for the commercials and half-time show, I say it would be a fantastic choice. I’d even watch some football just to make sure I didn’t miss it!
I was so excited when I heard he was gonna perform. I can’t wait!! Long live the KING OF ALL MUSIC!! I will bow down!
And then all across the land there is a collective sound of men changing the channel to watch the ‘Lingerie Bowl.’ Isn’t this going to cause a bigger loss in revenue for the advertising companies?
Wow–you really did just say, “Gigli”. And my co-workers really did all just give me that, “Why is he randomly laughing out loud?!” look. Thanks, Scott.
Gayest. Superbowl. Ever.
What do red-blooded American men expect to go with their football if not a naked Nicolette Sheridan? Cirque du Soleil obviously! Regular guys just love the drama, the color, and the flair: all the important aspects of a good…
I like Prince, but that outfit looks as if he slaughtered a giraffe.
Prince agreeing to perform at the Super Bowl, in front of a salad bowl or naked in a pool of purple jello are all reasons to watch.
Prince is da isht and will very likely make for an explosive half time performance.
I have to disagree with the poster who said Prince doesn’t always fare well with duets — I thought his Grammy performance with Beyonce was awesome and I’m not even a huge B fan. Also, his new protege, Tamar sounds great with she sings with the purple one.
Prince rules — that’s all there is to it.
All male superbowl fans everywhere no need to worry…this show will rock! Prince is an artist and his show will reflect the occation! I can’t wait for this!!!
WHOO HOO!! CAN’T WAIT.
I HAVE BEEN A BIG PRINCE FAN SINCE HIS SOFT AND WET DAYS! I AM EXCITED THAT HE IS FINALLY GOING TO SHOW MILLIONS ON PEOPLE WHAT A TRUE MUSCIAL GENIUS HE REALLY IS. I’M NOT A FOOTBALL FAN…..BUT DAMN!!! IF I AM GOING TO MISS THIS ONE!!!
Prince played a song at sometime during the Washington Redskins/Buffalo Bills superbowl. Some of the Washington players and Buffalo Bills players were lip synching parts of the song. It was soooooo superb. Does anyone have this taped or available…..pleeeeeeease.
Just caught his Superbowl commerical. It is awesome!!!!!!! He is having a bad dream in a room full of executives then he is at the superbowl. Really funny! Check it out if you can find it on-line. you will crack up.
YAY for a Prince performance at the Super Bowl!!!! I honestly don’t care about any sort of could-be “scandal”, and everyone NEEDS to put that damn 2004 “wardrobe malfunction” behind them already!!! All I know is that Prince is frickin AWESOME, and it’s because of him that I can’t wait for the Super Bowl!!!!!
LOVE THAT COMMERCIAL!!!!! STILL LAUGHING AFTER PLAYING IT 50 TIMES!!!!
I wish I didn’t live in Australia… I would be there in a heart beat if possible! It is going to rock! For Prince to have this kind of coverage in how long is amazing!! I never thought he would do something like this though.. especially that commercial.. I would say that would be a highlight in his caree.. But he’s almost 50, still looks in his 20s asnd can still out perform any new and old talent of yesterday, today and tomorrow. All respect to the man that has made music what is today!
(Not including the commercial crap on the radio!)
Get real. Any true Prince fan knows he is no longer about purple. 3121 was a gospel album – kinda – as he is a Jehovas Witness now.
Well I just saw a lot of purple at his half time show. Guess people don’t know what they are talking about
Plenty purple is right. That was one of the best half-time shows in a long time.
That guy torn it up! That was by far the best energy and performance of any half time show to date.
The halftime show was totally amazing – oh to be one of those wet fans down on the field!!
Bravo! Prince! You showed everybody what a rock star is. Every bit better than any halftime show ever. And don’t forget the Florida A&M Marching Band! On the field in the rain, lit up with neon-kickin’ it good!
Two great black couches, Prince, and FM&M. I good day to be an African American.
Prince’s performance gave me the chills! He rocked the house. Loved the marching band too! Anyone else notice he was wearing Miami Dolphin colors — he’s such a genius!