How Michael Jackson turned a 2-min pause into Super Bowl history
An older video of Michael Jackson has surfaced online, showing him pausing the start of his Super Bowl halftime show for nearly two minutes.
A video of late pop singer Michael Jackson's Super Bowl performance has surfaced online amid the release of his musical biopic, Michael. In the video, the King of Pop is seen delaying the start of his halftime show for nearly 2 minutes.
The viral clip from the concert was shared on X and Instagram handles. The Instagram page How Songs Were Made shared a post explaining that the singer's nearly two-minute delay at the start of his Super Bowl halftime show was a deliberate tactical move. It mentioned that the intentional pause caused the director to panic, though it was actually a carefully planned strategy rather than an accident.
The post highlighted how Michael suddenly appeared at the top of the stadium and remained motionless, allowing the tension to mount as the audience cheered. While the production team in the control room reportedly feared a technical failure, the silence was a calculated move to build suspense. By extending this moment, he transformed the pause into a dramatic spectacle; when he eventually began his performance, the crowd's reaction reaffirmed his reputation as a master of showmanship.
The late singer's biopic, Michael, follows the life of the pop icon as he grows from a gifted child star in the Jackson 5 into a global solo icon who changed pop music forever. It aims to provide a nuanced look at his journey, showcasing the magic of his stage performances alongside the personal challenges he faced behind the scenes.
Apart from Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson playing the titular role, the film also features Miles Teller as attorney John Branca, Colman Domingo as patriarch Joe Jackson, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson. Also part of the ensemble are Laura Harrier, Kendrick Sampson, and Juliano Krue Valdi, who portrays a young Michael.
Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released in theatres on April 24.
A video of late pop singer Michael Jackson's Super Bowl performance has surfaced online amid the release of his musical biopic, Michael. In the video, the King of Pop is seen delaying the start of his halftime show for nearly 2 minutes.
The viral clip from the concert was shared on X and Instagram handles. The Instagram page How Songs Were Made shared a post explaining that the singer's nearly two-minute delay at the start of his Super Bowl halftime show was a deliberate tactical move. It mentioned that the intentional pause caused the director to panic, though it was actually a carefully planned strategy rather than an accident.
The post highlighted how Michael suddenly appeared at the top of the stadium and remained motionless, allowing the tension to mount as the audience cheered. While the production team in the control room reportedly feared a technical failure, the silence was a calculated move to build suspense. By extending this moment, he transformed the pause into a dramatic spectacle; when he eventually began his performance, the crowd's reaction reaffirmed his reputation as a master of showmanship.
The late singer's biopic, Michael, follows the life of the pop icon as he grows from a gifted child star in the Jackson 5 into a global solo icon who changed pop music forever. It aims to provide a nuanced look at his journey, showcasing the magic of his stage performances alongside the personal challenges he faced behind the scenes.
Apart from Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson playing the titular role, the film also features Miles Teller as attorney John Branca, Colman Domingo as patriarch Joe Jackson, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson. Also part of the ensemble are Laura Harrier, Kendrick Sampson, and Juliano Krue Valdi, who portrays a young Michael.
Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released in theatres on April 24.
