The Super Bowl may be long over, but there is still one category that has yet to name a winner, and it’s that of the Ultimate Halftime Show Diva (of the past two years). Will it be Beyonce or Madonna? Bey brought hair flips of the neck-breaking variety, a Destiny’s Child reunion and some killer choreography. Madge, on the other hand, still managed to “Vogue” with a giant Egyptian crown on her head, brought Nicki Minaj, bird-flipping M.I.A. and LMFAO to the stage — and seems to have won the ratings war. We at Idolator have examined the raw data, but, alas, we love these two pop goddesses far to much to place one over the other. So we’re turning the decision over to you!
Today (February 5) at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) we’re taking this #ibrawlator diva debate to Twitter. Below, find out details on how you can join in this soon-to-be heated discussion with us!
We will be moderating the questions for this debate, allowing both Madonna and Beyonce’s fan bases (and any and all pop lovers with a strong opinion) time to weigh in using the hashtag #ibrawlator. Let’s fight clean and fight fair, folks. And just a reminder that everyone who participates will get a follow-back from us!
To get the wheels turning, here are a few topics we’ll be covering in the debate:
1. Who had the better setlist?
2. Which pop star reigned supreme as far as dance moves?
3. Which halftime show was more of a spectacle?
4. Beyonce or Madonna: who had the better vocals?
5. Who came out on top for special guests?
6. Which diva had the best costumes?
7. Did Bey or Madge have the stronger opening?
We’ll catch you guys in the Twitterdome!
BEYONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Who had the better setlist? MADONNA
2. Which pop star reigned supreme as far as dance moves? MADONNA
3. Which halftime show was more of a spectacle? MADONNA
4. Beyonce or Madonna: who had the better vocals? BEYONCE
5. Who came out on top for special guests? MADONNA
6. Which diva had the best costumes? MADONNA
7. Did Bey or Madge have the stronger opening?
OF COURSE MADONNA
MADONNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Madonna 1000%
Madonna was better.. she sang along with the track.. all she really did was dance..
With zero doubt… Madonna!
Madonna, the one and only Queen of Pop!!!! Still the most watched Super Bowl Halftime show in history!!!! No one can beat her!!! Long live the Queen!!! Legendary!!! beyonce is just another pop star.
Beyonce for sure—Madonna is a legend but something about her performance was a bit fake except for the ending. Also Gimme All Your Love was a terrible song. Beyonce really connects with a crowd of all types—Madonna just with women and gay men
I think this whole debae is sexist and stupid since you would never compare any male counterparts who have done the super bowl. So why do it with two wonderful performers? ugh.
With that said however, If I have to pick a side I will go with Madonna since she brought more to the table than just a couple of schlep together songs.I think Beyonce is talented, but she did pretty much all the same stuff we have seen her do a million times over. She brought nothing new, while madonna’s entire look was brand spanking new. Plus, Madonna’s just had more fluidity and the pacing was better. Beyonce has this weird stop start transition thing which lost the momentum of the whole show, and than just fell flat.
oops I meant debate* .sorry.lol
Oh wow hey lara b :) lol how funny u just came here to comment a min b4 I did
Beyonce and by far!!!! There was way too much going on with Madonna’s halftime. The show was horrible first and foremost She had no live singing.. at all. MIA and Nikki Minaj even being there was just as stupid as the song they sang! I liked Cee-Loo though. I know Madonna is getting old, but I can’t help thinking that she could have moved a little better even, especially when you’re no singing. Beyonce did both live. Madonna is literally too old to do the dance moves she once did and she looked it. If you like Madonna better, then fine, but to say her halftime show was better is a LIE!
Age has nothing to do with the performance. You have to admit that all the world smiled at Madonna’s performance and she did not fail. Beyonce had done things before and appeared lame. Madonna brought out somthing new. The stage, that head dress, the impecable entrance and of course, the timeless hits that everyone knows!
I hate when missinformed people speak and not know what the hell they even talking about fistly it was madonna haters like those bitter english di ck face teabags pierce sh it face morgan and elton john who tried to imply and make it seem like she was gonna lip sing nd made it seem like she was the only one to do so if she did and now we come to see that infact everyone did and even people that are very widely acclaim for their singing including broadway and opera singers lip sing and use back up tapes just like Beyonce did and madonna did forthis show but not in her concerts and she only used parts in her sb show for timing reason and is requested by the nfl Superbowl producers most of the time for timing issues and poor sound in big sport stadiums so u haters need to stop spreading missinformed hate propagada when u don’t even know what ur talking about
Madonna definitely. She has better music – classics and new hits. She dances better. Beyonce is also a great performer. Both divas had said good things about each other and so we should not compare them with each other. I want another diva for 2014 Superbowl half-time! Mariah or Christina Aguilera should do it!
MADONNA of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (114 million views) .
Beyonce, duuh!
I have to look at Beyonces performance again. But’ Madonna was phenomenal and brought the Gays into the Superbowl last year. She is in her 50′s and to have viewers more than the game itself is a amazing.. I do love some Beyonce.. Michelle did look like she was about to fly off the stage when she was boosted up from the ground of the stage.
Madonna show was far more eventful entertaining and artistic and Madonna is better performer and artist musician song writer and much more creative..with a hell lot more input and hands on and creative control at what ever she dose…
Beyonce is more a vocalist and diva super model her show was boring and uneventful and lack any real artistic message or vision..she did the same as s shaking in ur face routing and clumsy fast paced samples of her songs together it felt so rushed that u could not get into the songs..its like watching a fast paced interpersonal informercial of her songs
Madonna. There’s no pimp behind madonna
Eh… is this a joke? Beyonce!
Donna Summer
Beyonce rehearsed for 5 mths for that! Surely it doesn’t take that long to polish up repeats? Madonna however took just 12 weeks to put together a completely new show using 100′s of performers, a gospel choir and 4 celebrity acts, not to mention the amazingly innovative set which could be seen from every seat in the house, unlike Beyonce who’s video screens (from MDNA?) blocked one sides view at one point. Madonna’s was also an appropriate family show! It was pure theatre in 12 mins whereas Beyonce obviously thought she was on tour! ABSOLUTELY NO CONTEST!
MADONNA… THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!
1. Who had the better setlist? MADONNA
2. Which pop star reigned supreme as far as dance moves? MADONNA
3. Which halftime show was more of a spectacle? MADONNA
4. Beyonce or Madonna: who had the better vocals? BEYONCE
5. Who came out on top for special guests? MADONNA
6. Which diva had the best costumes? MADONNA
7. Did Bey or Madge have the stronger opening? MADONNA
Madonna of course. She is the *ultimate* show woman, world wide. Noone can match her, not even the younger ones.. She is the only one who can do..Epic !
THERE’S ONLY ONE QUEEN AND THAT’S MADONNA
But there are a lot of kingdoms… Madonna is the Queen of Pop! Beyoncé is the Queen of R&B!
Madonna is the Queen of Pop, of the entertainment, she needs all the effects. She’s the best. A R&B singer like Beyoncé can not be compared. Beyoncé focus in dance moves and real sing.
Madonna
Madonna
MADONNA of course…comparing madonna to beyonce is just like ur comparing GODZILLA to SHARK jaws..
Without a doubt it’s MADONNA baby!!!
Both are talented, and did a good job but Beyonce is still fairly young I could possibly see her (at Madonna’s age) returning to perform on the Super Bowl again and surpassing Madonna’s ratings
with no question, Madonna
madonna is the best
One thing I noticed over the years the best way to end your career is to go up against Madonna, every female artist that tried to be compared to Madonna gets tons of press for sure and that is the goal but Madonnas fans are the most loyal Ive ever seen.. want you career to last stay away from challenging Madonna
Set list? Beyonce
Madonna managed to gather four guest. All who reign in the current generation. Appealing to a younger crowd? Lmfao seemed relevant for hype and ceelo green with the vocal support. But the new single promoted with nicki Minaj and Mia was a bit awkward and off.
Beyonce on the other hand proved that a great performance can be done with less guest stars. The destiny child come back was relevant and rewarding to see after years of separation.
Cheorgraphy? Beyonce
Knowing beyonce, the moves she would do were predictable. Besides the fact that Madonna is a lot older, she definitely performed a whole new set of material like she always done. But before Madonna can receive the award for best moves, we must acknowledge the fact beyonce sung and danced at the same time. Not to mention having enough breath to end off with a power ballad.
Spectacle? Madonna
Madonna entered the field with a parading army on a throne, then pranced around a stage accompanied by glammed up dancers. She also had a marching band, cheerleaders and choir. Like always Madonna executes larger than life performances.
Vocals? Beyonce
Madonna performed with so much material Leaving out one of the main aspect of a live performance: singing live. Although her songs are iconic she, like most times, she lip syncs her whole performance. Beyonce like most times performed live, along with a live band.
Better special guest? Beyonce
When news broke out about Madonna headlining the halftime show, the world’s eyes was on her every move. The world expected and knew that her halftime show would be more than life. Which was. She also received the most views. What everyone doesn’t understand is that views come from the game and everyone else who tunes in just for the halftime show. The game was the highest in the history of nfl. Beyonce on the other half had way more to prove. After Madonna’s performance beyonce was listed as the next big thing. The world expected a great show but not as good as Madonna who is commonly know as the queen. Beyonce then lip synced at the inaguration which provocted a controversy. People then began to question her halftime performance. With controversy brings publicity giving beyonce every reason to prove the world wrong. Which ops he indeed did that night
Wardrobe? Madonna
Although beyonce was indeed sexy and beautiful, her choice of clothing or how much clothing was a little inappropriate. Yes Madonna had some revealing moments but for the most part she played it safe. Or at least safer than previous performances.
Better opening? Beyonce
Madonna paraded in with a army of men pulling her throne to the stage. Very strong and impressive. Beyonce, unlike Madonna, did her homeWork. Beyonce opened her show with a quote from football’s own Vince Lombardi. A winning green bay packers coach from super bowl one and two and whose name is in honor of the Super Bowl award. The quote is not only relevant for a football halftime show but foreshadows beyonces stride for excellence in her performances or in life for the audience. With only a few lights fire and a mic beyonce appears on the scene with pure talent, not an army. Therefore beyonce executed a greater opening
BEYONCE without a doubt!
Was I the only one who saw that Madonna almost fell? She had at least 2 or 3 close calls, The choreography was poor.
The optics of Madge’s show was good but she herself seemed old and out of step!
BEYONCE OBVIOUSLY! she had the better halftime show.. her entrance was strong, she danced hard.. alot harder than madonna and she sang LIVE which madonna did not.. as for the ratings part madonna had to have 4 guest appearances of young pop stars who are hot right now to get those rating, w beyonce’s rating, it was all because of her. i remember watching madonna and everyone HATING it.. with beyonce, everyone loved it.. shes so beautiful & much more entertaining.. i love madonna but i found her halftime show incredible boring, the only thing interesting was her guests
b!TCH please, the only beyonce song i was able to recognize was “single ladies” the rest was the same old boring @ss and weave shaking she’s been doing for years now. Madonna was fresh new and on point. she managed to have guests and include them without turning their mics down (Kelly and michelle’s mic were obviously turned down for the Beyonce show, insecure much beyonce?) Madonna had everything beyonce wishes she had: an entrance larger than life (rather than just standing there like a street walker waiting for some work) the dance moves (@ss and wave shaking are not real dance moves) guests that were incorporated in her show without being minimized due to fear of being upstaged) and THE CLASSIC HITS beyonce will NEVER have. oh yeah and Madonna had more views than the game itself, Beyonce had less than the game. ENOUGH SAID. so sit down and speak when you got actual facts and not just nonsense to say.
madonna is the queen…..much better show!
MADONNA
MADONNA of course. Shes the queen of pop. Who’s beyonce?
Madonnas obviously spent a lot more on her show, but Beyoncé remains by far the better performer and got more out of a smaller budget.
Anyone who thinks Maddy is a better dancer than Beyoncé needs therir head examining. Mads is 50something but even so se has NEVER moved with B’s fluency.