January 31, 2016 Sunday
There have been years when the Super Bowl Halftime Show was more entertaining than the actual game.
And there have been times when the show was, well, not so super.
With Coldplay and other acts ready to blow us away -- or at least try to -- Feb. 7 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, here's how we rank the Super Bowl Halftime Shows, from best to worst, of the 21st century.
1. Super Bowl XLIX (2015)
Starring: Katy Perry
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
The skinny: Perry definitely scored with this incredibly elaborate, amazingly orchestrated pop spectacle, which currently stands as the best halftime show in Super Bowl history. The multiplatinum pop star roared through her seven-song set, delivering a performance that was fun, flashy and fantastic. Everything worked, from the bold opening segment (with Perry riding onto the field atop a giant golden tiger) to the closer (a bright "Fireworks," sung aboard a shooting star). Guest appearances by Lenny Kravitz, Missy Elliott and the Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band added to the fun.
2. Super Bowl XXXVI (2002)
Starring: U2
Location: Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans)
