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Gaga Goes All-American for Super Bowl Halftime Show (Video)

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The queer icon opts for patriotism and high-energy choreography over big political pronouncements.

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Lady Gaga served up a polished, if a bit sanitized, halftime show for Super Bowl LI.

The pop star initially appeared above the Houston sky to sing "God Bless America" and "This Land Is Your Land," and even a spoken verse of the "Pledge of Allegiance," as red, white, and blue stars filled the sky. Wearing a sparkly bodysuit, with matching go-go boots and eye makeup, Gaga looked almost modest by her usual standards.

After dropping from the sky via cables, the Academy Award-nominee and multiple Grammy winner performed a straight-forward medley of her biggest hits, like "Just Dance," "Bad Romance," and "Telephone." Gaga also loudly and proudly sang "Pokerface" -- which is about her fantasizing about another woman -- and her ode to diversity, "Born This Way." She, of course, belted out that song's most famous lyrics:

"No matter gay, straight, or bi
Lesbian, transgendered life
I'm on the right track baby
I was born to survive
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made
I'm on the right track baby
I was born to be brave"

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Neal Broverman

Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.