In a low scoring first half, the New England Patriots led the New York Giants 10 to 9 as Madonna was set to perform her hits along with special guests Nicky Minaj and M.IA.

Ahead of the start of the game, Kelly Clarkson, backed by a choir of dozens of children, helped kick off Super Bowl XLV with a soulful rendition of the National Anthem at a packed Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Immediately preceding her performance, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert stood side by side to sing "America the Beautiful" as players and the crowd sang along.

On Friday, the streets of downtown Indianapolis a massive outdoor concert by band LMFAO, which drew thousands of fans. The event on Friday didn't go without incident however, with authorities reporting 13 minor injuries.