Exclusive: ET On Gaga's Halftime Show

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When Lady Gaga hits the Super Bowl stage, at least one subject will be off limits: Politics. 

A source close to the halftime show tells ET, "Lady Gaga was told by the NFL that she cannot say anything or bring anything up about the election, or mention Donald Trump." 

Gaga's personal opinions on the election have hardly been a mystery. The 30-year-old pop star had been a prominent supporter of Hillary Clinton and was photographed holding a "Love Trumps Hate" sign outside New York's Trump Tower following the election results. 

As for a report that Gaga is plotting a potentially dangerous performance, aiming to sing from the roof of Houston's NRG Stadium, ET's source says that speculation about cutting a hole in the roof are inaccurate.  

"The roof at NRG Stadium is retractable," they said, "so I'm not sure why they would need to cut a hole in the roof." 

Regarding the rumors, a representative for the NFL said: "People will have to wait and see what we have in store – we never comment on speculation about the show because there is so much misinformation that surfaces. But we are confident Lady Gaga will put on a tremendous show for fans." 

One thing fans should also expect is a special guest performer, though there's no word yet on who that might be. 

"She is having a guest join her during a song," ET's source confirms, noting that it's been "tough getting a guest to sign on." 

"Two artists said no when they were asked to join her," the source said. 

Clearly the best (and obvious) choice to join Gaga on stage is Beyonce. Not only is the Super Bowl happening in Bey's hometown of Houston, the pair collaborated on Gaga's "Telephone" back in 2010. Plus, if there's a Super Bowl Halftime Show and Beyonce isn't there to perform, did the Super Bowl Halftime Show even really happen?  

Gaga has been working hard to make the performance an unforgettable one. On Monday, the "Million Reasons" singer revealed that she had built a tent in her backyard with a dance floor for rehearsals.

http://www.etonline.com/news/207705_exclusive_lady_gaga_instructed_not_to_talk_about_politics_donald_trump_during_super_bowl_halftime_show/

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Just now, John Wayne said:

Plus, if there's a Super Bowl Halftime Show and Beyonce isn't there to perform, did the Super Bowl Halftime Show even really happen?  

what a stupid thing to say lmao 

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"Two artists said no when they were asked to join her,"

 

  oh how i wish she still were a hot commodity.

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2 minutes ago, BJORK said:

"Two artists said no when they were asked to join her,"

 

  oh how i wish she still were a hot commodity.

saying no doesnt mean they didnt want to perform with her  what kind of a logic? 

it's the fucking superbowl, not everyone can be like "oh yeah, i'll be your guest" 

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I was hoping she would drag Trump... oh well.

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As much as I would love Bey to join her and perform Telephone I doubt it  I think they both dislike the song and I doubt Bey will do it 3 times in 4 years  

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1 minute ago, Nuclear Chicken said:

I was hoping she would drag Trump... oh well.

doesnt he deserve to be mentioned? 

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3 minutes ago, John Wayne said:

saying no doesnt mean they didnt want to perform with her  what kind of a logic? 

it's the fucking superbowl, not everyone can be like "oh yeah, i'll be your guest" 

the gaga brand is just lackluster in 2016, if this was 2011 the story would be different.

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Just now, Diamond said:

As much as I would love Bey to join her and perform Telephone I doubt it  I think they both dislike the song and I doubt Bey will do it 3 times in 4 years  

it will be either elton john or mark ronson 

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I'm just imagining her and Madonna on stage  So here for Express Yourself cuz you were Born This Way (contains elements of She's Not Me and Two Steps Behind Me) mashup  let me dream a bit 

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Whether any of this is true remains questionable but this

29 minutes ago, John Wayne said:

"Lady Gaga was told by the NFL that she cannot say anything or bring anything up about the election, or mention Donald Trump." 

was really obvious  

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Dont know what to say tbh

 

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1 minute ago, Rebel Bitch said:

Dont know what to say tbh

 

why? 

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Just now, Urbanov said:

Guest joining her: Mark Ronson/Beck/Josh Homme

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"She is having a guest join her during a song," 

there will be only one, mark or elton, most likely

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46 minutes ago, John Wayne said:

"She is having a guest join her during a song," ET's source confirms, noting that it's been "tough getting a guest to sign on." 

"Two artists said no when they were asked to join her," the source said. 

This actually surprises me a lot. Even if she doesn't have as much "star power" as before, she is still regarded as a very respectable musician by a big portion of the music industry. She has also performed with some very big names in the past and The Superbowl is such a huge event, I find it very strange -to say the least- that anyone would pass on the opportunity to perform on it. 

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2 minutes ago, jacs vs looser said:

This actually surprises me a lot. Even if she doesn't have as much "star power" as before, she is still regarded as a very respectable musician by a big portion of the music industry. She has also performed with some very big names in the past and The Superbowl is such a huge event, I find it very strange -to say the least- that anyone would pass on the opportunity to perform on it. 

ikr  

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2 minutes ago, jacs vs looser said:

This actually surprises me a lot. Even if she doesn't have as much "star power" as before, she is still regarded as a very respectable musician by a big portion of the music industry. She has also performed with some very big names in the past and The Superbowl is such a huge event, I find it very strange -to say the least- that anyone would pass on the opportunity to perform on it. 

 

Just now, fab said:

ikr  

it's not about the star power 

sometime, you just dont want to do such a big show, and dont feel ready to 

or you're just busy doing your own thing 

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Hopefully she does find a way to make a statement somehow.

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51 minutes ago, John Wayne said:

saying no doesnt mean they didnt want to perform with her  what kind of a logic? 

it's the fucking superbowl, not everyone can be like "oh yeah, i'll be your guest" 

Yeah. There could be million reasons why someone can't be a guest.   Some artists simply don't want that. 

Maybe the ones who were asked had other obligations.  

Maybe even Beyonce refused, because she doesn't want to do it again. Or maybe she wasn't get a call at all. It would be more interesting that she brings unexpected guests.

 

So there will be only one guest?

What about Tony? Was it a rumor that he would join her on stage?  

 

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1 minute ago, Neyde said:

What about Tony? Was it a rumor that he would join her on stage?  

I hope not