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Is Bruce Springsteen a Good Choice for the Halftime Show?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:38:51 PDT

The Boss may be coming soon to a football field near you . . . or at least your TV. Rumor has it that he'll be playing the Super Bowl halftime show this February. He'd be following in the footsteps of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Rolling Stones, and Janet Jackson (but, um, nobody likes talking about that one).

On the one hand, I would love to see the Super Bowl try again to feature an artist who got popular within the last decade or so; they can't all have wardrobe malfunctions, right? On the other hand . . . it's Bruce! How can I complain?

If this rumor proves to be true and Bruce really is the halftime performer, will you think it's a good call?

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The Soulja Granny Halftime Show

GiggleSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:00:00 PST

A group of grannies got their bounce on during a recent Milwaukee Bucks basketball game. The halftime show had a boogie-woogie start with some good, old-fashioned swing dancing. It was charming, predictable, and a by golly good time! But that was just a warmup. These g-rents knew exactly what to do to crank 'dat crowd . . . (Thanks, College Humor!)

What Did You Think of Tom Petty's Halftime Show?

BuzzSugar — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:45:49 PST

Tom Petty took the field at the Super Bowl today, performing a set of his best-known songs including "American Girl" and "Free Fallin'" for the cheering crowd. Do you think he rocked? Or were Petty and his Heartbreakers showing their age?

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Mean-Spirited Mascot Goes On Manhunt

GiggleSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PDT

Mascots are really coming out of the woodwork these days and they're surprisingly aggressive. If the hyper-competitive break dancing elephant wasn't enough, we now have this display of insanity by the Atlanta Falcon's mascot. Look over the broadcaster's shoulder and you'll see what I'm talking about. Are those children he's relentlessly pecking away at? (Thanks, Best Week Ever!)

Halftime Promotion Goes Wrong

GiggleSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:00:00 PDT

In this halftime promotion, overzealous fan-of-the-year Ashley is blindfolded, given three spins and sent to run the field in search of a banner. If she finds the banner, she wins a free trip to an exotic location. Unfortch, Ashley never finds the banner, but she still gets a free trip...

WTF?!

GiggleSugar — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:00:00 PDT

This one time, at band camp...

Thanks, College Humor!

The Triumphant Return of Prince

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:40:15 PST

When I first heard that Prince was playing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, I wasn't sure what to expect. After all, we haven't heard from Prince in a while, so it was equally possible that he would totally rule or just come off as a washed-up former rock star.

What we got was arguably the best Halftime Show in years: Not only did Prince actually seem to be having a great time, but he reminded us of the awesome talent that only a man comfortable in a sea-foam green suit can emanate. His voice sounded stellar, and he pulled out all the stops on the guitar. In case you missed it, here are the highlights from the show:

Prince managing to look cool while wearing a little kerchief to protect him from the rain.
A rockin' cover of "Proud Mary" with the glow-in-the-dark FAMU marching band.
The back-lit silhouette of the artist playing a ridiculous Prince-symbol-shaped guitar in front of a fluttering flap of fabric.
Plenty of improvisational outbursts, including air kisses and lines like: "Somebody take my picture/ with all this rain in sight!"
A "Purple Rain" guitar solo in the pouring rain.

To see the halftime show in its entirety,

Prince Halftime Show, Part I:

Prince Halftime Show, Part II:

A Halftime Show With The Breakfast Club

GiggleSugar — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:42:38 PST

This is "Simply The Best" halftime show I've ever had the privilege of enduring. Don't take it from me, take it from the highly reactive crowd in the stands. And I think it all boils down to the group's overzealous dancing queen...third from the left. Your eyes are craving him and only him.

How to Stay Forever Young Like Madonna

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:16:27 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

When you see Madonna on a talk show this week promoting her new album, MDNA (out now!), or during one of the stops on her world tour, which kicks off on May 29, you’ll be checking out moves choreographed by former Broadway dancer Nicole Winhoffer. She appeared in shows like Wicked and 42^nd Street, among others, before joining the Material Girl for her Sticky and Sweet Tour in 2009. Winhoffer, who is also a personal trainer, now works in the gym with Madonna six days a week to ensure that she’s ready for her grueling performances.

We caught up with Winhoffer to take a peek behind the scenes and to learn more about how everyone can train just like the amazing 53-year-old pop star!

If our readers could steal one trick from your work with Madonna, what would that be?

Body awareness. They must engage their mind while performing their exercises. Time and time again, I see people reading papers or watching TV while they work out. This might bring about injury, and if the mind is not connected to the body, you can't exert the proper amounts of energy needed to gain the desired results.

You were in Indianapolis to help Madonna prepare for the Super Bowl and are now gearing up to go on tour with her. How do you prepare for each performance?

Right before the show, we warm up in her dressing room. We complete active hamstring stretch sequences as well as other stretches, ensure joint mobility by performing jumps on the ground and on trampolines, and do ab work. As a result, her body is connected, warm, and ready for the performance.

People are still buzzing about her amazing halftime show performance. How do you get your body ready for something like that?

We increased our cardio for stamina - her show was the most physical 12 minutes I have ever experienced! Due to her high heels, we made sure her core was strong to support the stress placed on her lower back. We practiced several movements and routines from her performance within the workout so once she was on stage, her muscle memory kicked in.

Read on to get more tips on how Madonna stays in shape.

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The Love-Your-Legs Workout

Your Guide to Spring Clean Your Life

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Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show: Touchdown or Letdown?

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

The Giants may have won the big game, but the verdict on Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show is still out. The Material Girl took to the field in a Viking-like headdress and costume to revisit some of her biggest hits, like "Vogue" and "Music," while interacting with some impressive Cirque du Soleil performers, LMFAO, and Cee Lo Green. The set was a mix of old and new, since she topped it off with new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" alongside Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. I thought it was a fun enough show for fans of Madonna, but I was hoping for something a little more explosive - after all, this woman has never been afraid to take risks. It just felt a little safe to me, and I would have liked to have heard some more classic Madonna hits. But I'd love to hear your thoughts; were you feeling the halftime show or not?