With stratospheric audiences,intense scrutiny and those #LeftShark-style memes, the stakes get higher each year. Do Coldplay gain what it takes? It’s the single most coveted spot in the entertainment landscape. Just like everything involving the Super Bowl, or its half-time show has turned into an event of gargantuan proportions,the most scrutinised and talked-approximately 13 minutes of the year, and a performance that continues to hit new ratings heights – final year, and Katy Perry’s spectacular was watched by a record 118.5 million viewers. This Sunday’s extravaganza is likely to be no exception,with Coldplay taking the tall stage along with some special guests (Beyoncé! Bruno Mars!), the LA Youth Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and perhaps even some surprises. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com