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NFL May Charge Halftime Performers

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Pay to sing at the Super Bowl.

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While the NFL has reportedly narrowed its list of possible acts for this year's Super Bowl halftime performance to Coldplay, Rihanna, and Katy Perry, the league is also apparently considering another move--charging the artist to perform. With the hefty leverage of 115 million people watching, the NFL has reportedly asked if each performer would cough up some cash if chosen. The NFL asked them if they'd be "willing to contribute a portion of their post-Super Bowl tour income to the league, or if they would make some other type of financial contribution." According to the report, all three artists have said no so far.

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