Jan 30, 2015

'l'll bring a lion and sharks to the show': Katy Perry wears NFL inspired two-piece as she promises spectacular Super Bowl performance

Animal instinct: Katy Perry revealed she will bring 'lions and sharks' to her Super Bowl performance - pictured at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show Press Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday
Animal instinct: Katy Perry revealed she will bring 'lions and sharks' to her Super Bowl performance - pictured at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show Press Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday
Katy Perry has promised 'a lion and sharks' at her highly-anticipated Super Bowl performance.
The 30-year-old singer will undertake the half-time performance slot at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Held at the University of Phoenix on Sunday, she has promised a spectacular show with graphics and lighting which will take over the entire field
She spoke at the NFL press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on Thursday, while wearing an NFL inspired crop top and matching mini skirt. 
'I think I'm the only person to ever do a half time show who brings a lion and sharks to the show,' she said. 'It's going to be wild out there. I'm creating three or four different worlds.
'My entrance and exit are spectacular, the costumes are great, the music, I have a lot of songs to cover so there will be some medley of sorts.
'It's a larger than life show and, there will be costumes, I have 12-and-a-half minutes so I am going to take the opportunity to show a few looks, this is exciting. It is going to be a very colourful performance.'
The Roar hitmaker has revealed she will share the stage with Lenny Kravitz, but teased she has another special guest on hand, who she described as unexpected and a 'throwback'.
She said: 'There is someone, this is true. I have to keep some surprises for Sunday but I'm very, very excited about this guest. I thought long and hard about it. People are not going to expect it.
Getting into the spirit: Katy wore a football themed cheerleader's outfit especially for the occasion
Getting into the spirit: Katy wore a football themed cheerleader's outfit especially for the occasion
'It's a throwback of sorts that definitely needed some shine. All I can say is that it will be female fun night but when this person enters the stage, saw will drop and faces will melt. 
'There will be some faces melted when she steps on the stage.'  
Katy and fellow singer Idina Menzel showed their enthusiasm at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show Press Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday.
In great shape: The pop star was showing off her flat stomach and slender legs in the crop top and mini-skirt
In great shape: The pop star was showing off her flat stomach and slender legs in the crop top and mini-skirt
And Katy made a cheeky joke about the controversy surrounding the Patriots allegedly using deflated balls during their playoff game.
'I can assure you that nothing in my performance will be deflated,' she said.
Katy, who will be performing a no doubt elaborate show during halftime, even went so far as to wear a themed outfit.
The pop star, 30, looked like a cheerleader in a long-sleeved top and pleated skirt in orange and blue, which were printed with a football design. 
Eyes on the prize: Katie wore a football-shaped statement necklace as she climbed onto the stage
Eyes on the prize: Katie wore a football-shaped statement necklace as she climbed onto the stage
The wait is almost over: Katy will be performing during halftime at Sunday's Super Bowl
The wait is almost over: Katy will be performing during halftime at Sunday's Super Bowl
The wait is almost over: Katy will be performing during halftime at Sunday's Super Bowl
Slick and sleek: The raven-haired beauty tied her locks into a high ponytail 
Slick and sleek: The raven-haired beauty tied her locks into a high ponytail 
Katy also wore red pumps and a statement necklace, featuring a glittering football pendant, along with matching earrings. 
She tied her raven locks into a high ponytail and completed her look with heavy eye make-up.
In comparison, Idina's outfit was very simple.
The Frozen star wore all-black in the form of a short-sleeved top, wide-leg trousers and sky high heels that added several inches to her petite 5ft 4in frame.
Sporty: Katy held up a ball before speaking on stage during the conference
Sporty: Katy held up a ball before speaking on stage during the conference
Showing off: Standing tall in red killer heels, Katy practised her ball control 
Showing off: Standing tall in red killer heels, Katy practised her ball control 
Always eccentric: The 30-year-old is known for her love of wacky outfits, and this one was no different
Always eccentric: The 30-year-old is known for her love of wacky outfits, and this one was no different
Taking it to the next level: Katy even wore a glittering football pendant necklace and matching earrings
Taking it to the next level: Katy even wore a glittering football pendant necklace and matching earrings
Taking to the stand: She looked confident as she addressed the eager crowd
Taking to the stand: She looked confident as she addressed the eager crowd
Idina styled her long, chestnut brown hair in voluminous curls and wore just a little mascara and pink lipstick to top things off.
Getting into the spirit of the hotly anticipated game, the 43-year-old was even seen practising her throw. 
Idina, who found fame on Broadway and more recently starred in Glee, will sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl - which is taking place at the University Of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Not much is known about Katy's halftime show, but the Birthday hit-maker has hinted she will be joined by some famous faces - and even revealed one of them. 
Not giving much away: The singer has revealed that Lenny Kravitz will be her 'first special guest' during the halftime show, but has kept all other details under wraps 
Not giving much away: The singer has revealed that Lenny Kravitz will be her 'first special guest' during the halftime show, but has kept all other details under wraps 
Excited: Katy is clearly thrilled to be a part of the big game, which will see the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks
Excited: Katy is clearly thrilled to be a part of the big game, which will see the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks
Check out my balls: Katy seemed pretty pleased with the design of her top
Check out my balls: Katy seemed pretty pleased with the design of her top
Firm friends: Katy and Idina took a moment to catch up with one another at the press conference 
Firm friends: Katy and Idina took a moment to catch up with one another at the press conference 
'My first special guest is going to be an incredible rock and roll icon, a guitar god. I’m gonna have Lenny Kravitz on the show,' she shared last month.
However she did tease on Thursday that there will be an 'old school' female singer and 'a lion and sharks'.
Katy added that she feels grateful to be given this opportunity 'at such a young age' and will add 'some lightheartedness' to the event. 
Meanwhile, John Legend will be performing America The Beautiful before the game. 
What's so funny?: The 43-year-old was seen laughing as she addressed the crowd on stage
What's so funny?: The 43-year-old was seen laughing as she addressed the crowd on stage
Keeping it simple: Idina wore all black in the form of a short-sleeved top, wide-leg trousers and sky high heels
Keeping it simple: Idina wore all black in the form of a short-sleeved top, wide-leg trousers and sky high heels
Keeping it simple: Idina wore all black in the form of a short-sleeved top, wide-leg trousers and sky high heels
Natural beauty: Idina highlighted her youthful complexion with just a little make-up, and wore her hair in curls
Natural beauty: Idina highlighted her youthful complexion with just a little make-up, and wore her hair in curls
Ready to be pitch perfect: The Frozen star will perform the National Anthem on Sunday
Hell for leather: Actor Kellan Lutz also appeared at the press conference
Hell for leather: Actor Kellan Lutz also appeared at the press conference
Hell for leather: Actor Kellan Lutz also appeared at the press conference

Working it: Dressed in black, the actor looked suave in a leather biker jacket 
Working it: Dressed in black, the actor looked suave in a leather biker jacket