Super Bowl XLV halftime show

Super Bowl XLV halftime show
Part ofSuper Bowl XLV
DateFebruary 6, 2011 (2011-02-06)
LocationArlington, Texas
VenueAT&T Stadium
HeadlinerThe Black Eyed Peas
Special guests
SponsorsBridgestone
DirectorsHamish Hamilton
ProducersRicky Kirshner
Super Bowl halftime show chronology
XLIV
(2010)
XLV
(2011)
XLVI
(2012)

The Super Bowl XLV halftime show took place on February 6, 2011, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as part of Super Bowl XLV. The Black Eyed Peas headlined and performed a medley of their songs, with Slash and Usher making guest appearances. They intended to bring youth back into the halftime show. The show received negative reviews from critics, who derided the group's performance; however, its visuals and Usher's appearance earned some praise.