Coldplay Is Headlining the 2016 Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Coldplay is your 2016 Super Bowl Halftime Show entertainment! It was announced on Thursday that the band will be performing during the 50th anniversary game on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, with numerous sources confirming the big news to Us Weekly. Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, and Will Champion will join previous performers like Katy Perry, Beyoncé, and Bruno Mars, who is reportedly going to be "involved in the show in some capacity," as well as other "friends of the group." Social media reactions to the news seem to be mixed, with many people questioning the band's ability to pump up a crowd:
NOTHING GETS ME MORE PUMPED FOR SPORTS AND ACTION THAN 'THE SCIENTIST' https://t.co/Ax8WeIPcTI
— Cooper Fleishman (@_Cooper) December 3, 2015
Some question a Beyoncé cameo:
Coldplay may bring out Beyonce tho?
— Him Kardashian-West (@mrLdavis) December 3, 2015
And others just question peoples' musical taste:
Why are people complaining so much about coldplay? Their music is probably better than the trash 99% of you guys listen to lol
— gabby (@dcfancaps) December 3, 2015
What do you think about Coldplay's Super Bowl Halftime Show gig?