Madonna to perform Super Bowl XLVI halftime show

Madonna will perform the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5, the NFL and NBC have confirmed. The singer's performance is one of the worst-kept secrets in the sport, having been revealed by SBNation two months ago . Madonna has, however, been rumoured to be performing at previous Super Bowls - 1998 and 2000 - but this will be her debut at the biggest US sporting and musical event of the year. More than 162 million tuned in to watch The Black Eyed Peas' performance with Slash and Usher last February. Madonna will collaborate with a team from Cirque du Soleil, choreographer Jamie King, and artists from Moment Factory. Previous Super Bowl halftime performers: 2000 - Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, 2001 - Aerosmith, 'N Sync, Britney Spears, 2002 - U2 2003 - Shania Twain, No Doubt, Sting 2004 - Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake 2005 - Paul McCartney 2006 - The Rolling Stones 2007 - Prince 2008 - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 2009 - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2010 - The Who 2011 - The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, and Slash