Lady Gaga promises 'tremendously athletic' Super Bowl halftime show

Thursday, February 2, 2017
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Details are still scant surrounding Lady Gaga's halftime performance, but the pop songstress managed to let a few key pieces slip out during a Thursday morning press conference.

First and foremost, Gaga said not to expect any extravagantly carnivorous costumes on game day. That's right -- the infamous meat dress will not be making an appearance.
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In its place, however, the best-selling diva promised a "tremendously athletic" performance.

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"I mentioned that I thought it was important for us to consider high adrenaline. When you're watching football, you're watching guys crash into each other -- you're watching some real strategizing happening," Gaga said in response to a question from Houston's own Simone Biles.
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"It's a pretty intense situation, and I didn't want the halftime show to take a dip. It's going to be a good time."

When asked about reports that she was scheming to perform from the roof of NRG, Gaga said she wanted to keep the show as much of a surprise as possible.



"You're going to have to wait," she bluntly told KRBE-FM morning drive personality Roula.

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Rumors have also been swirling that Gaga could be planning to make a bold political statement during her performance, especially in the wake of President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Not so, she said.
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"The only statements that I'll be making during the halftime show are the ones that I've been consistently making throughout my career," she said.

"I believe in a passion for inclusion, I believe in the spirit for equality, and the spirit of this country is one love and compassion and kindness."



Gaga also cautioned against the possibility of a surprise guest. A recent Instagram showing Gaga lounging in her temporary Houston digs included a bee emoji, seemingly a reference to Beyonce, which fueled speculation that the former Destiny's Child frontwoman could join Gaga onstage.



"Boy, do you guys read into everything!" she quipped.

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