Springsteen, Hudson star at Super Bowl

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Springsteen, Hudson star at Super Bowl

Bruce Springsteen starred in the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa. Jennifer Hudson sang the Star Spangled Banner in her first performance since members of her family were slain in Chicago in October.

Bruce Springsteen performs during halftime at Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

FIreworks go off as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band take the stage. Springsteen was also part of the recent star-studded show at the Lincoln Memorial two days before President Obama's inauguration.

Bruce Springsteen's latest CD, "Working on a Dream," was released Jan. 27, 2009, His song, "The Wrestler," from the movie of the same name, won a Golden Globe earlier this month.

Bruce Springsteen is the latest in a string of major music stars to perform at the Super Bowl. Acts have included the Rolling Stones, U2, Paul McCartney, Prince and, last year, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Known for his connection with audiences, Bruce Springsteen reaches out, literally, to the Super Bowl crowd.

Without even choking himself, Bruce Springsteen does his spin-the-guitar-'round-his-neck trick.

Bruce Springsteen invites the Super Bowl fans to join in as he performs.

In her first performance since her mother, brother and nephew were slain in Chicago in October, Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem at Super Bowl XLIII.

Jennifer Hudson, the 27-year-old singer/actress who won an Oscar for 'Dreamgirls,' looked apprehensive and took a deep breath before launching into 'The Star Spangled Banner.'

After her performance, Jennifer Hudson asked pre-game show producer Rickey Minor how she did. "I told her 'Touchdown!'" Minor told The Associated Press.

Faith Hill sings "America the Beautiful" before Super Bowl XLIII to begin the evening of music and, of course, football.

Bruce Springsteen shows he still has plenty of kick in his act at age 59.

Bruce Springsteen gets an assist from longtime E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt.

Bruce Springsteen hunkers down over his playlist and airconditioning.

Bruce Springsteen, flanked by Steven Van Zandt and Patti Scialfa.

Bruce Springsteen feeling the Super Bowl love at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

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Bruce Springsteen performs during halftime at Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

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