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Justin Timberlake headlined the 2018 Super Bowl half time show
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Justin Timberlake headlined the 2018 Super Bowl half time showCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Timberlake had not performed in the Super Bowl since 2004
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Timberlake had not performed in the Super Bowl since 2004Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Who performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2018?

In the 2018 halftime show, pop star wowed fans with his performance.

He was picked to lead the show after 14 years of the scandalous “nipple gate” with Janet Jackson back in 2004.

His appearance for the show was announced on October 22 before with a skit featuring late night comedian Jimmy Fallon.

Timberlake sang a medley of his best hits, including songs like: Rock Your Body, Señorita, SexyBack, My Love, Cry Me a River, Suit and Tie, and others.

Timberlake’s halftime show was seen by 106million TV viewers
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Timberlake’s halftime show was seen by 106million TV viewersCredit: Getty Images - Getty

He also had the University of Minnesota Marching Band playing with him accompanying his music. 

Timberlake’s halftime show was seen by 106million television viewers in the US and had a higher viewership than the game itself.

Who is the half-time show act this year?

The Weeknd will be this year's headline act in the half-time show.

The 30-year-old from Toronto in Canada has five US No 1 singles to date.

He will perform on February 7 .

Canadian singer The Weeknd will headline the half time show this year
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Canadian singer The Weeknd will headline the half time show this yearCredit: AP:Associated Press

The Weeknd will also be joined by R&B star and country singer to sing the national anthem. 

The performances will take place before the big game and during the halftime show when The Weeknd will be featured.

How can I watch the Super Bowl?

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The Super Bowl is February 7 on CBS and will feature the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs the Kansas City Chiefs competing for the trophy
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The Super Bowl is February 7 on CBS and will feature the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs the Kansas City Chiefs competing for the trophyCredit: Alamy Live News

The broadcast will begin at 6.30pm ET and you can stream it live on CBSsports.com.

An NFL champion is expected to be crowned around 10pm ET.

NFL Game Pass is a streaming service offered by the National Football League and costs $99 per season - but games are NOT offered live in the US on Game Pass.

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