There's no arguing with Swift's popularity after she made a seamless transition from country to pure pop with the blockbuster album 1989, which just crossed the 4 million sales mark. She has a roster of hits more than big enough for the biggest television crowd of the year.
Kanye West --
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While Kanye might seem like a long shot, his recent work with Rihanna -- and especially with Beatles legend Paul McCartney (who headlined in 2005) -- might be just the trick to get him that center-field spot. The collection of stadium-worthy hits between the trio would make for a can't-miss halftime, with something for everyone.
Rihanna --
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Or maybe Rihanna should just get her own halftime. She's broken records with her unbelievable string of radio smashes, so she has the material, and she never puts on a boring show. She might have to abandon the crotch-patting dance moves (although Michael Jackson did perform in 1993).
Garth Brooks
Jennifer Lopez --
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The American Idol judge is a powerhouse performer with a steady string of international hits. Her dance moves and costume changes alone would make this show a true spectacle, not to mention being the first Latin performer to anchor halftime since Gloria Estefan in 1992 (Estefan also appeared with Stevie Wonder and others at the 1999 show).
Queen
Britney Spears --
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Brit already popped up at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2001, but that was a lifetime and a slew of hits ago. And with a successful Las Vegas revue under her belt, she's more comfortable than ever with serving up her greatest hits.
Justin Timberlake --
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Speaking of *NSYNC... Timberlake was the top-grossing solo touring artist of 2014, so people clearly love his live show. Is the Super Bowl the correct occasion to bring sexy back? As long as they're not holding any Nipplegate grudges, of course it is!
One Direction
Carrie Underwood --
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If the Super Bowl selection committee wants to go with a more current country choice, they can't go wrong with the American Idol champ. She has the hits and the powerhouse voice to pull it off, not to mention she already sings the Sunday Night Football theme song.
Bon Jovi
Jay Z --
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His wife has already performed at the Super Bowl, and Hov has an extra decade of deep cuts to reach into for a Super Bowl spectacle. With any number of special guests he could pull onstage, Jay Z could run that town on Super Bowl night.
Foo Fighters
Pharrell Williams
Justin Bieber --
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Sure, he's had some well-documented troubles recently, but who doesn't love a comeback story? Plus, the sight of Bieber in the studio with legendary producer Rick Rubin means he might be making the best music of his career on his next album, due this year.
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