While known mainly for mellow hits, British alt-rockers Coldplay amped up the energy with their upbeat hit Viva La Vida, surrounded by dancing violinists and standing on a colourfully illuminated stage floor.
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Bey launched into “Formation”, her first new song since 2014, which debuted only Saturday.
The Super Bowl show marks the first time she’s performed it live, but it’s not her first time at the Super Bowl.
The tour kicks off in late April in Miami.
Beyonce put on “Formation” at the Super Bowl, backed by a synchronized squad of dancers in matching black leather bodysuits with golden highlights.
It’s been a big weekend for Beyonce.
Once Martin took to the stage, which doubled as a video screen pulsing with a swirl of colorful flowers and sunbursts, he and the band quickly ran through a few hits, including “Adventure of a Lifetime” while Martin jumped as though equipped with a pogo stick.
Among the spectators at the NFL Championship Game – which saw the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers – was Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow.
Lady Gaga has increasingly moved away from her over-the-top performances and distinguished herself by singing pop classics in a duet with 89-year-old Tony Bennett.
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Her make-up also matched the colour theme, with glittery red eye shadow and blue nail polish.
