Madonna is usually the star associated with risqué performances that send her critics into overdrive but at last night's Super Bowl it was her stage sidekick, M.I.A who relished in this role.
Despite massive audiences from around the world tuning in to watch the show, the singer appeared to feel no shame in raising her middle finger to the crowd.
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In the new video for Give Me All Your Luvin, M.I.A turns her hand into a gun shape during the bleeped out line, 'I don't give a s***' but during the live performance she went one step further.
Staged set: Madonna was flanked by Nicki Minaj and M.I.A /Getty
Unfortunately for the broadcasters, their time delay system failed to catch the offensive gesture, which meant M.I.A's one finger salute went out to the masses during halftime at the NFL Super Bowl football game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots.
Queen of pop: Madonna employed an Egyptian theme /Getty
Madonna has clearly passed on the baton on bad behaviour to her younger counterparts as her offerings were pretty tame in comparison.
For once, Madge, let the limelight be shared as LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A and Cee Lo Green all got in on the performing action.
Regal power: Madonna rocked like a royal at the Super Bowl last night /Getty
Although it wouldn't be a Madonna set without serious costume changes, dramatic guises and stripping off which there was in abundance.
The medley of music featured classic hits including Vogue, Like A Prayer and Music plus Give Me All Your Luvin, which was somewhat overshadowed by the stellar style.
Cheerleader cool: The girls went all out with their pom poms /Getty
Madge made her entrance in Egyptian-themed attire that saw her morph from a Cleopatra ruler into a pom pom thrusting cheerleader.
The star dressed as an Egyptian queen surrounded by slave girls and gladiators complete with her own gold throne, sparking gold cape and elaborate headwear.
People power: Madonna shared the stage with Cee Lo Green, Redfoo and Sky Blu /Getty
M.I.A and Nicki Minaj came as cheerleaders chanting 'Luv Madonna' as Madge stripped off to reveal thigh-high boots and a gladiator style cheerleader skirt.
We're not sure if the trio of ladies managed to outdo the Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake wardrobe malfunction of 2004's Super Bowl, but they sure gave it their best shot!
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