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Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé's Super Bowl Rehearsals

Queen Bey's preparing to serve up the show of a lifetime at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans — she's been steady rehearsing since performing at President Barack Obama's inauguration. Check out photos of her and her dance troupe pounding the pavement.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor · January 30, 2013October 28, 2020
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Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Rehearsal

News broke that Beyoncé would be performing at the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans in mid-October. She later confirmed the news by posting a photo of her game face on her personal website.

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In early December, Beyoncé signed a deal with Pepsi Co. reportedly worth $50 million, making her the face of the mega soft drink brand. The deal also includes television, radio commercials and more.

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Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Rehearsal

Preparation for her Super Bowl performance began months ago, but Beyoncé officially made her way down to the Big Easy for rehearsals on January 21, the same day she sang the National Anthem at Obama’s inauguration.

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Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Rehearsal

Beyoncé’s appearance at this year’s Super Bowl will be her first halftime performance. She performed the National Anthem in 2004.

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In January, the Internet began to buzz that Destiny’s Child would reunite on the gridiron after announcing a new single and compilation CD, Love Songs. Michelle Williams claims the rumors are false.

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Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Rehearsal

It’s highly speculated that Beyoncé will perform her brand new single from her fifth studio album during the show.

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Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Rehearsal

Beyoncé will be added to a long list of legends who have ruled the halftime show, including Michael Jackson in 1993, Patti LaBelle in 1995,  Diana Ross in 1996, Mary J. Blige in 2001, Janet Jackson in 2004, Prince in 2007 and, most recently, Madonna.

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Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Rehearsal

The week after Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance, her highly anticipated HBO documentary, Life Is but a Dream, will air on HBO. It promises to give a closer look inside the life of the superstar.

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