MattFancy Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-wants-super-bowl-halftime-acts-to-pony-up-cash-for-the-privilege-of--exposure-180802404.html?_devicefull The NFL doesn't pay musical acts to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, and it's not hard to see why: with a worldwide audience numbering in the nine figures, halftime acts enjoy an almost immediate bump in sales and touring revenue. Now, at last, the NFL is apparently going in the complete opposite direction, asking musical acts to pay for the privilege of playing the halftime show. Per a new Wall Street Journal report, the NFL has apparently narrowed the list of potential halftime performers to three: Coldplay, Katy Perry and Rihanna. From there, negotiations are getting a little sticky, according to the WSJ: "While notifying the artists' camps of their candidacy, league representatives also asked at least some of the acts if they would 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, in exchange for the halftime gig." Ah the NFL, where the motto of the owners is "cash rules everything around me". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 How long until a fund gets started for Janet Jackson to pay to play.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Weird Al FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balki1867 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It's funny that we all thought Mark Cuban was crazy for his comments about the NFL a few months ago. But then I read stuff like this, think about the 28 defensive holding calls in Monday's game, and start realizing that the NFL really is getting to be more and more unwatchable and more arrogant at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Well, considering the quality of the halftime shows, last few decades, . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 It's funny that we all thought Mark Cuban was crazy for his comments about the NFL a few months ago. But then I read stuff like this, think about the 28 defensive holding calls in Monday's game, and start realizing that the NFL really is getting to be more and more unwatchable and more arrogant at the same time. I thought Cuban was on to something. Thought it 10 years was a little too soon, but the NFL is getting too big for itself. Why would an artist want to pay the league to perform at halftime? Sure the exposure is nice, but you can argue some people watch the game for the halftime show. The NFL is clearly all about making money any way they can. Yes, I can they are a business, but this is just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsb84 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It's funny that we all thought Mark Cuban was crazy for his comments about the NFL a few months ago. But then I read stuff like this, think about the 28 defensive holding calls in Monday's game, and start realizing that the NFL really is getting to be more and more unwatchable and more arrogant at the same time. There was an article not too long ago about the host city for the SBs and the NFLs demands (which i thought were absurd and many). Pretty poor form on thier part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Half the performers already pay when they violate their NFL contracts and FCC regulations during their halftime acts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Well, considering the quality of the halftime shows, last few decades, . . . . Was waiting for the first "popular music is all so terrible nowadays!!" Post Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 This is ridiculous. The level of acts that the Superbowl attracts don't really need the publicity bump. Sure, it's kind of cool to play at the Superbowl, but these guys have filled lots of stadiums before. I'd absolutely turn down any revenue sharing. It's hardly like the Superbowl is "making" them a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 This is ridiculous. The level of acts that the Superbowl attracts don't really need the publicity bump. Sure, it's kind of cool to play at the Superbowl, but these guys have filled lots of stadiums before. I'd absolutely turn down any revenue sharing. It's hardly like the Superbowl is "making" them a star. Agreed. I could understand it if it was an upcoming artist or band. But Coldplay, Rihanna and Katy Perry are pretty well established acts throughout the world. Why would they want to share future revenue with the NFL? Basically, the NFL wants complete control of everything. What the performers wear, what they sing and the money they make. Why would someone agree to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm shocked Rihanna is being considered after the whole Janet fiasco. I mean Rihanna willingly shows her boobs on a daily basis lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ah the NFL, where the motto of the owners is "cash rules everything around me". Cream get the money, dolla, dolla bill y'all. Did I miss something ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I mean Rihanna willingly shows her boobs on a daily basis lol And I love her for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 how about we all pitch in 1.00 to skip the half time show altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkeyBoy Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Weird Al FTW! You know his fanbase would have it paid for via Kickstarter by the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportjunkie07 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 how about we all pitch in 1.00 to skip the half time show altogether? Lol im down. but seriously I couldn't care less if the NFL is charging people to play at an event which is seen nationwide and will give a great boost to their sales and brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Well either this works and acts decide it's worth the price to pay for bump in sales and such,or it ends up being a case of biting one of the hands that helps feed them. Tough to say,but I think this is one time where the NFL's greedy image is going to get a boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balki1867 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Isn't the poor quality of Super Bowl halftime shows the very reason that the Lingerie Football League got started in the first place? EDIT: Besides, at every Super Bowl party I've been to in the past 3-4 years, the girls have demanded that we watch the Puppy Bowl at halftime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That's odd. The interwebz nearly shut down when Beyonce did it two years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Artist pay to perform? the hell? What's next, charge us $200 a year to watch your favorite team if you live outta town? Oh wait....****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Artist pay to perform? the hell? What's next, charge us $200 a year to watch your favorite team if you live outta town? Oh wait....****. I think you meant...what's next, pay for the right to buy tick...oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Der Fuhrer has spoken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 You know his fanbase would have it paid for via Kickstarter by the end of the week. I'd sure as hell kick in a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 http://download.lardlad.com/sounds/season16/pass13.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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