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BEYONCE, DESTINY’S CHILD AT SUPER BOWL XLVII HALFTIME SHOW

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

    Beyonce played during the halftime shows for free, which may not be a problem for her — the Super Bowl halftime performance is often one of the most watched musical shows every year.

    Chris Graythen/Getty Images

    BEYONCE, DESTINY’S CHILD AT SUPER BOWL XLVII HALFTIME SHOW

    Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL ENTERTAINMENT)

    Beyonce performed at the much-anticipated Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, where she was joined onstage by former Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams in New Orleans. Feb. 3

    What did you think of the halftime show? What did you think of the Destiny’s Child reunion? Share your opinions here.

    JEFF HAYNES/Reuters
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

    Beyonce played during the halftime shows for free, which may not be a problem for her — the Super Bowl halftime performance is often one of the most watched musical shows every year.

    Chris Graythen/Getty Images
    Beyonce, center, Kelly Rowland, left, and Michelle Williams, of Destiny's Child, perform during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

    After heavy speculation, Beyonce was in fact joined by Kelly Rowland (left) and Michelle Williams (right) of Destiny's Child and started with “Bootylicious” and also sang their popular number “Independent Woman.”

    Marcio Sanchez/Associated PRess
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

    Her Destiny’s Child members than left Beyonce to perform her hit song “Halo” solo.

    Christopher Polk/Getty Images
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

    Beyonce was dressed in all black outfit, and threw her jacket into the audience early into her performance.

    Jamie Squire/Getty Images
    Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

    After facing backlash due to lip synching during inauguration ceremonies for President Obama, Beyonce stated she would perform live onstage during the Super Bowl.

    Gerald HerberT/Associated PRess
    Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    The singer lit up the stage with some of her most popular songs, including “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy.”

    Elise Amendola/Associated Press
    Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

    Rumors swirled ahead of Beyonce’s halftime performance, including a possible finale with her husband, Jay-Z. The rapper did not joinBeyonce on stage, but Destiny’s Child members did reunite onstage.

    Matt Slocum/Associated PRess
    Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

    The Superdome was lit up during the halftime show.

    Gerald Herbert/Associated PRess
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

    The stage showed outlines of side profiles of Beyonce’s face.

    Chris Graythen/Getty Images
    Beyonce performs during the halftime show in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL ENTERTAINMENT)

    Beyonce also had Destiny’s Child sing one of her most famous songs, “Single Ladies.”

    JIM YOUNG/Reuters
    epa03567475 US singer Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 03 February 2013. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

    Despite a few songs with Destiny’s Child, Beyonce was solo on stage with a microphone in her hand, making it clear that she had no intention to lip sync.

    TANNEN MAURY/EPA
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

    A few days before her performance at the Superdome, Beyonce stated, “I will absolutely be singing live,” and, “I am well-rehearsed. This is what I was born to do.”

    Al Bello/Getty Images
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

    The show had its share of histrionics, including, fire, ice, and smoke.

    Chris Graythen/Getty Images
    Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    Along with her dance moves, Beyonce’s hair was a big part of her look Sunday night.

    Charlie Riedel/Associated PRess
    Beyonce, center, and other members of Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, left, and Michelle Williams perform during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    The audience roared as Destiny’s Child took the stage. Earlier, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child denied the reunion was taking place.

    Charlie Riedel/Associated PRess
    Beyonce performs during the half-time show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL ENTERTAINMENT)

    Beyonce started by performing her song “Love on Top” from her album “4.”

    JONATHAN BACHMAN/Reuters
    Beyonce (C) and Destiny's Child perform during the half-time show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL ENTERTAINMENT)

    Destiny’s Child informally disbanded in 2005, but are reportedly planning more reunions in the future.

    JONATHAN BACHMAN/Reuters
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