{"id":2274030,"date":"2026-02-09T13:46:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2274030"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:46:31","slug":"most-watched-super-bowl-halftime-shows-in-last-10-years-where-bad-bunnys-show-ranks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/most-watched-super-bowl-halftime-shows-in-last-10-years-where-bad-bunnys-show-ranks\/","title":{"rendered":"Most watched Super Bowl halftime shows in last 10 years, where Bad Bunny\u2019s show ranks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Super Bowl Halftime Show is more than just a musical break; it\u2019s a global cultural phenomenon where legends are made, and records are broken. From pop spectacles to hip-hop history, here is how the last decade of performances stacks up in viewership, counting down to the top spot.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">10. Beyonc\u00e9 (Super Bowl XLVII \u2013 2013)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Recording artist Beyonce performs during the halftime show in Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 110.8 Million<\/strong><br \/>This performance was so powerful that it literally put the lights out (well, almost). Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s show was a fierce display of choreography and vocals, highlighted by a nostalgic Destiny\u2019s Child reunion. While it ranks tenth here, its cultural impact and the subsequent Superdome blackout remain legendary.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">9. Madonna (Super Bowl XLVI \u2013 2012)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 5, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Madonna (center) performs with MIA (right) and Nicki Minaj during the halftime show for Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/cg6fV.yeBlRBIIhkm8ArOw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/6319991ac79efd6a413179e5f16decc9\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 5, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Madonna (center) performs with MIA (right) and Nicki Minaj during the halftime show for Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 114 Million<\/strong><br \/>The Queen of Pop turned the field into a Roman empire. Madonna\u2019s show was a grand spectacle of choreography and costumes, featuring a strange but memorable mix of guests including LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, and M.I.A. It set the template for the modern, over-the-top halftime production.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">8. Bruno Mars (Super Bowl XLVIII \u2013 2014)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Recording artist Bruno Mars performs during halftime in Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"713\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/yhF3yCCb1xOIooUkbpz4JQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxMztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/0de84500024c94fe0e0ace8c1c6d9caa\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Recording artist Bruno Mars performs during halftime in Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 115.3 Million<\/strong><br \/>A relatively newer star at the time, Bruno Mars silenced any doubters with a high-octane performance that blended James Brown moves with modern pop flair. Bringing out the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a rock-infused finale, he proved he could command the biggest stage on earth with ease.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">7. Coldplay, Beyonc\u00e9, &amp; Bruno Mars (Super Bowl 50 \u2013 2016)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Coldplay singer Chris Martin (center), recording artist Beyonce (left), and recording artist Bruno Mars perform during halftime between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi\u2019s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"711\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mdXZCaXW94zf7iONSVxQqA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxMTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/fc2b9d4f11fc05680fa1a44ae7bd34f3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Coldplay singer Chris Martin (center), recording artist Beyonce (left), and recording artist Bruno Mars perform during halftime between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi\u2019s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 115.5 Million<\/strong><br \/>While Coldplay was the headliner, this show is often remembered for the \u201cbattle\u201d between Beyonc\u00e9 and Bruno Mars. The \u201cUptown Funk\u201d vs. \u201cFormation\u201d dance-off stole the show, creating a moment of pure magic that arguably overshadowed the main act\u2019s colorful \u201cViva La Vida\u201d celebration.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">6. Lady Gaga (Super Bowl LI \u2013 2017)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Recording artist Lady Gaga performs at halftime during Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"652\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Pv6R0JXr9f0UB1WM54pCGg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY1MjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/44281757e8f54b3d55c591dfddd94df5\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Recording artist Lady Gaga performs at halftime during Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 117.5 Million<\/strong><br \/>Starting on the roof of the stadium and diving into the abyss, Gaga\u2019s performance was pure adrenaline. Her solo set was a showcase of vocal prowess and athleticism, cycling through hits like \u201cBad Romance\u201d and \u201cBorn This Way.\u201d It stands as one of the most technically impressive shows in history.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">5. Katy Perry (Super Bowl XLIX \u2013 2015)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Recording artist Katy Perry performs during halftime in Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Jw.MAT2iA8rhcKMyN8Eolg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/38bdaa9fc4bb98ee7c1d85d9ff01c740\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Recording artist Katy Perry performs during halftime in Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 121 Million<\/strong><br \/>Tied with Rihanna, Katy Perry\u2019s show remains a gold standard for spectacle. From entering on a giant mechanical lion to dancing with the now-infamous \u201cLeft Shark,\u201d her performance was a candy-colored pop explosion. Guests Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott added edge to a setlist of anthems like \u201cRoar\u201d and \u201cFirework.\u201d\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">4. Rihanna (Super Bowl LVII \u2013 2023)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Recording artist Rihanna performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/D0XlR.HuL.zvgZsPBWcQNg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/ca7471de361633607356e695f85b80e4\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Recording artist Rihanna performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 121 Million<\/strong><br \/>Bad Gal RiRi returned to the stage in the most iconic way possible: floating on a platform while revealing her second pregnancy. Her solo set was a barrage of chart-toppers like \u201cDiamonds\u201d and \u201cUmbrella,\u201d proving she didn\u2019t need guests (or even to touch the ground) to command an audience of millions.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">3. Usher (Super Bowl LVIII \u2013 2024)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Recording artists Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris perform at halftime of Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"664\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/o4zGSHN1HdZiRJr4qHHakQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2NDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/3415e4728057a21b9636077cc3f5a55a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Recording artists Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris perform at halftime of Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 123.4 Million<\/strong><br \/>Usher turned Las Vegas into his personal roller rink. His performance was a smooth, hit-filled journey through his R&amp;B catalog, featuring \u201cYeah!,\u201d \u201cBurn,\u201d and \u201cCaught Up.\u201d The show was a masterclass in showmanship, reminding the world why he is one of the best entertainers of his generation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">2. Kendrick Lamar (Super Bowl LIX \u2013 2025)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ib2rcWG2C3Anb6IzCi9q7Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/78d90239fa6a271e6581e7e9d68e9430\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: 133.5 Million<\/strong><br \/>The Compton lyricist set a massive benchmark just last year. Lamar\u2019s show was a visual masterpiece, featuring a medley of hits like \u201cNot Like Us\u201d and \u201cHUMBLE.\u201d His performance, which included guest spots from SZA and a viral moment with Serena Williams, was celebrated for its artistic depth and cultural impact.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">1. Bad Bunny (Super Bowl LX \u2013 2026)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Bad Bunny performs during the halftime show at the game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi\u2019s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5YhtWfThrWDVnvmlXQIgOw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/435543d0cdda207ca8352a5727031119\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Bad Bunny performs during the halftime show at the game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi\u2019s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Total Viewers: ~135.4 Million (Preliminary Estimates)<\/strong><br \/><strong>Status: Pending Official Statement<\/strong><br \/>While final Nielsen numbers are still being tallied, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AccessBadBunny\/status\/2020712875984351655\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NBC\u2019s primary telecast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">NBC\u2019s primary telecast<\/a> estimates indicate that Bad Bunny has shattered the all-time record. His high-energy \u201cConejo Malo\u201d production, featuring an all-Spanish setlist and guests like Ricky Martin, reportedly drew over 135 million viewers. It means that he officially dethroned Kendrick Lamar as the king of halftime viewership.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The halftime show <em>is <\/em>now the main event<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"List of celebrities who performed in the SB HT show\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7JY_lXb.y5wrIpS8HJVqwg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_big_lead_articles_114\/b98dc338826be48fcf5c2f01b6a85afa\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform the halftime show in Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi\u2019s Stadium. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If the preliminary numbers hold, Bad Bunny hasn\u2019t just broken a record; he has shattered the ceiling for what a global superstar looks like on America\u2019s biggest stage. From Katy Perry\u2019s viral sharks to Kendrick\u2019s lyrical mastery, the last decade proves that the 13 minutes between halves are no longer just a pause in the game; they are the cultural heartbeat of the year. The bar has been raised to over 135 million, and whoever takes the call for Super Bowl LXI has a mountain to climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/most-watched-super-bowl-halftime-shows-bad-bunny-v\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Most watched Super Bowl halftime shows in last 10 years, where Bad Bunny\u2019s show ranks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Most watched Super Bowl halftime shows in last 10 years, where Bad Bunny\u2019s show ranks<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Big Lead;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Big Lead<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Super Bowl Halftime Show is more than just a musical break; it\u2019s a global cultural phenomenon where legends are made, and records are broken. From pop spectacles to hip-hop history, here is how the last decade of performances stacks up in viewership, counting down to the top spot. 10. Beyonc\u00e9 (Super Bowl XLVII \u2013 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2274031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[346411,319640,26990,350302,324820,306473,310493,21851,22027,24124,310131,321904,304806,375426,319678,326176,346955,440169,438202,440167,440166,440168],"class_list":["post-2274030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-atlanta-falcons","tag-baltimore-ravens","tag-bruno-mars","tag-carolina-panthers","tag-denver-broncos","tag-halftime-show","tag-indianapolis","tag-kansas-city-chiefs","tag-katy-perry","tag-las-vegas","tag-new-england-patriots","tag-new-york-giants","tag-philadelphia-eagles","tag-recording-artist","tag-san-francisco-49ers","tag-seattle-seahawks","tag-super-bowl","tag-super-bowl-lvii","tag-super-bowl-lviii","tag-super-bowl-xlvi","tag-super-bowl-xlvii","tag-super-bowl-xlviii"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Most-watched-Super-Bowl-halftime-shows-in-last-10-years.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2274030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2274030"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2274030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2274032,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2274030\/revisions\/2274032"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2274031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2274030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2274030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2274030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}