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Madonna: 'I'm So Nervous' For Super Bowl Halftime Show

Access Hollywood – Tue, Jan 31, 2012 7:06 AM PST

Madonna is feeling the pressure of her upcoming performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

"Oh my god, I'm so nervous. You have no idea," the singing superstar told Anderson Cooper in an interviewing airing on his talk show on Thursday.

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"First of all, it's the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is kind of like the holiest of holy in America," the 53-year-olf pop star explained. "I'm going to come in halfway between the church experience and I'm going to have to deliver a sermon that's going to have to be very impactful."

Adding, "I have to put on the greatest show on earth in the middle of the greatest show on earth."

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Madonna stayed mum on what she'll be performing only revealing, "I'll be singing," but she did go into the mechanics of her lighting fast set.

"I have eight minutes to set it up and seven minutes to take it down," she said. "I have 12 minutes to put on the greatest show on earth. Okay, that's a lot of pressure."

Madonna also appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Monday, where she joked that there would not be a repeat of Janet Jackson's infamous Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction in 2004.

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Jay asked if there were any rules about her upcoming performance.

"Well, for sure no nipples," Madonna said, as the audience erupted with laughter. "But I wasn't gonna go there. I mean, I don't like to repeat myself."

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The singer also expressed her pre-game jitters to Jay, saying, "It's the most nerve-racking thing I've ever done."

Earlier this month, Access Hollywood caught up with the singer at the New York premiere of her feature directorial debut, "W.E.," where she revealed prepping for the big performance was taking its toll on her.

"I'm going to dance and sing my butt off," she told Access when asked about her Super Bowl show. "I have a pulled hamstring right now and you might notice this red dot on my nose... I wounded myself with my microphone."

Madonna also teased that she might be joined by some other artists.

"Very exciting guests, but I don't want to say who," she said. "Don't want to give it up."

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The New York Giants take on the New England Patriots this Sunday at 6:30 PM ET on NBC.

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15 comments

just my thought • McClellan, California • 3 months ago
no comment-my daddy told me if you cant be nice then dont say anything
JaC • Fayetteville, North Carolina • 3 months ago
Ever since MTV took over the 'half time show' they have tried to make it edgier and hipper and guess what; it sucks. Go to a regular half time like they have in a regular game and then get back to the game.
Dixie • 3 months ago
This is one Superbowl halftime show that I won't be watching! This woman is a heathen, and she is as totally un-American as they come. I can't for the life of me figure out why the NFL hired her to do the show. Heck, I'm not even gonna watch the game either. Totally disgusted by this because I am a huge football fan.
SatanPalin • Seattle, Washington • 3 months ago
Is Madonna still menstruating?I used to be a fan of hers. I'm a total #$%$ and she was sort of my gernerations' icon. But she's such an ugly narcissist and so transparent - and can't ever, ever sing live the way she sounds like in the studio, I question her talent. Her dance moves are old. She's the world's most famous cheerleader is all she really is.
MARIE W • Santa Rosa, California • 3 months ago
I agree with Kitty That is so well put Madonna should stop trying to be bigger and better she is done and it's okay. She is no longer driven by intelligence she is all about the ego now. Go away.
Jim • Winchester, Virginia • 3 months ago
if you're so nervous then by all means, DON"T DO IT!!!
2nuts • 3 months ago
what is she worry about? how can you screw up doing lipsynch!
kitty • 3 months ago
Just one question for Madonna....WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?? You were on top of the world 20 years ago. You always showed intelligence in what you did. This is not a wise move. As the show business saying goes, Don't top your act with your own act. Step down graciously and do other things.
Das Manatee • 3 months ago
Madonna has an OVERBLOWN sense of importance,doesn't she? LOL
alyssa • 3 months ago
she shouldn't be nervous because most people who dont like her will be so drunk they will be dancing their #$%$ off along with her LOL
Michele • Las Vegas, Nevada • 3 months ago
"OMG, I"m so nervous, you have no idea."

This is code for: Just in case I mess up and/or really suck, you'll remember that I said I was so nervous and use that as the excuse for my poor performance.
- SatanPalin 3 months ago
  So true. I've grown to really dislike this woman's music and sense of importance.
06hdfxdwg • 3 months ago
Q: Whats the difference between Madonna and a rooster??A) A rooster says #$%$adoodledoo" and madonna says "anyc/o/c/k'lldoo"
Randy G • 3 months ago
she is so full of crap She lives for this kind of stuff
Suzanne • London, United Kingdom • 3 months ago
Cancel Madonna, lets see Snoop Dog
Louis • Los Angeles, California • 3 months ago
madonna was banging Dennis Rodman 20 years ago, he, the Kardashians should all appear at halt time .all #$%$ bowl.