Katy Perry, as long rumored, will headline the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show on Feb. 1, 2015, following in the recent footsteps of Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and Madonna.
The NFL announced the news Sunday night on NBC, confirming that all eyes will be on Perry during the big showdown at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Her setlist and guest performers will undoubtedly remain under wraps until closer to game day, but having attended a Perry concert in October, anticipate a wild medley filled with fireworks during empowering hit "Firework," elaborate outfits on her and her dancers (maybe cat onesies), stages that rise up, high-flying stunts, and possibly animals during "Roar."
Last February, Bruno Mars had the most-watched halftime show ever with 115.3 million viewers, beating out Beyonce's 2013 effort, which attracted 110.5 million.
With her massive following -- Perry is the most-followed Twitter user in the world with more than 60 million followers -- she'll likely attract significant viewership. Additionally, she has 76 million fans on Facebook. Don't think for a second that the NFL didn't consider this.
Pepsi, the halftime show's sponsor, unveiled its first two Katy Perry-themed commercials (above and below) after Bob Costas announced her involvement Sunday.
The 30-year-old singer is known for turning her live sets into costly spectacles (see examples, below). Here are our predictions for her Super Bowl guest performers:
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Here are a few performances to give you a glimpse of what she and her team are capable of producing, which you might see during next year's halftime show:
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My band is in the other room screaming at the TV (and each other) over this Cowboys-Giants game. Can’t wait for February 1st... — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 24, 2014
.@SNFonNBC @NFL Yeppers! And I've already started testing out ideas! http://t.co/eYUKcQTxtG #halftime— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 24, 2014
3 AMA'S & SUPER BOWL?! Not long ago I was playing guitar on the streets of Santa Barbara for maybe 20 bucks a day & an avocado. Wow, life!— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 24, 2014