Memorable Super Bowl halftime shows: MJ to Janet to Beyonce to …

Michael Jackson performs at Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Jan. 31, 1993. It was Jackson's performance that began the tradition of extravagant Super Bowl halftime shows

The Judds, Wynonna, left, and her mother Naomi, perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVIII in Atlanta, Jan. 30, 1994.

Diana Ross performs at the halftime show during Super Bowl XXX, in Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 28, 1996. 

James Brown performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans, Jan. 26, 1997.

James Belushi and James Brown perform during Super Bowl XXXI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

Jim Belushi performs as one of the Blues Brothers during halftime of Super Bowl XXXI. Dan Aykroyd is in the background on the right.

Gloria Estefan sings with Stevie Wonder during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXIII, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Jan. 31, 1999.

Halftime at Super Bowl XXXIV in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Jan. 30, 2000. 

Britney Spears, flanked by Steven Tyler of Aerosmtih, second from left, and Nelly, second from right, join 'N Sync members Justin Timberlake, far left, and Lance Bass for the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXV, Jan. 28, 2001, in Tampa. 

Gwen Stefani and her group No Doubt entertain during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego, Jan. 26, 2003.

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Nelly perform during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004.

Janet Jackson performs during the halftime at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. 

Janet Jackson covers her breast after her outfit came undone during her halftime performance with Justin Timberlake at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

Paul McCartney performs during the Super Bowl XXXIX halftime show at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Feb. 6, 2005. 

Paul McCartney performs during Super Bowl XXXIX. 

Paul McCartney acknowledges the crowd during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville. 

The Rolling Stones perform during the "Sprint Super Bowl XL Halftime Show" at Super Bowl XL at Ford Field in Detroit, Feb. 5, 2006.

Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones perform during Super Bowl XL at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, Feb. 5, 2006.

Prince performs during halftime of Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium, Feb. 4, 2007.

Prince performs during halftime of Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium, Feb. 4, 2007.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers perform during halftime of Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Arizona, Feb. 3, 2008.

Tom Petty performs at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, 

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Feb.1, 2009. 

Usher performs with the Black Eyed Peas perform during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show at Cowboys Stadium n Arlington, Feb.6, 2011.

apl.de.ap, Fergie, will.i.am, and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas perform during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show at Cowboys Stadium.

Madonna performs during halftime of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Feb. 5, 2012.

Celebrities tweeted Madonna's praises. Kim Kardashian wrote "Madonna is EVERYTHING! She looks soooo good!." Ashton Kutcher added "#fact Madonna is crushing it!"

Madonna performs with Cee Lo Green during the halftime show.

Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. perform during halftime of Super Bowl XLVI. Along with LMFAO and Cee Lo Green, they appeared as part of Madonna's elaborate show.

Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, Feb. 3, 2013.

Beyonce opened and closed the performance belting songs. 

Beyonce performs during the halftime show.

Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Michelle Williams -- a reunited Destiny's Child -- perform during halftime of Super Bowl XLVII.

Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVII.

Beyonce performs during the halftime show.

Beyonce performs during the halftime show.

She set a serious tone as she emerged onstage in all black, singing lines from her R&B hit "Love on Top."

Beyonce performs during the halftime show.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. 

Bruno Mars performs during halftime of Super Bowl XLVIII. 

Bruno Mars performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.

 Bruno Mars performs during halftime of Super Bowl XLVIII. 

Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs during the halftime Show. 

Fireworks burst over MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. before Super Bowl XLVIII. 

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