'This performance is for everyone': Lady Gaga talks up 'athletic' halftime show at Super Bowl after dancing in her underwear backstage

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 15:04 EST, 2 February 2017 | Updated: 16:00 EST, 2 February 2017

Lady Gaga said she hopes her Super Bowl halftime show will celebrate 'inclusion' and the 'spirit of equality' during a time of national division.

The singer appeared at a press conference on Thursday to talk about the highly anticipated concert during Sunday's game at the NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. 

'This performance is for everyone. I want to, more than anything, create a moment that everyone that's watching will never forget,' Gaga, 30, said.

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Lady Gaga looked gorgeous as she appeared at a press conference ahead of her halftime show at Super Bowl LI on Sunday

'This performance is for everyone. I want to, more than anything, create a moment that everyone that's watching will never forget,' Gaga, 30, said on Thursday

The same day the Bad Romance hitmaker shared a behind the scenes video before her appearance where she danced around in a nude bra while having her hair and makeup done.

She wrote: 'Anyone that's looking for a sneak peek of the Halftime show, here it is. getting ready for press conference w hairography assistant @fredericaspiras'

During the press conference Gaga didn't reveal what songs she would sing, how many costumes she'll wear or any staging details, but promised a 'tremendously athletic' show and no reappearance of her infamous meat dress. 

Sporty style: Gaga looked great in a navy outfit with red and grey stripes

Taking the mic: The singer had a powerful message as she got up on stage during the press conference

'The Halftime Show is for them' Gaga said she is performing for every kid who has been bullied or felt 'not cool enough'

The 13-minute concert will also feature an appearance by Tony Bennett, who Lady Gaga called a 'tremendously wise man.' Lady Gaga and Bennett recorded the 2014 album of duets, 'Cheek to Cheek.'

In addition to Gaga, three original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit 'Hamilton' will sing 'America the Beautiful' during pregame festivities and Luke Bryan will perform the national anthem.

The showdown between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons airs Sunday on Fox. 

The songstress, who admitted many of her relatives are Pittsburgh Steelers fans, wouldn't reveal who she's rooting for. 'I'm going to keep that one to myself,' she said.

Getting ready: The star shared a backstage video as she danced around in her bra

'Anyone that's looking for a sneak peek of the Halftime show, here it is' The singer joked

Rocking out: Gaga was having her hair styled in preparation for the press conference

The six-time Grammy Award-winner, whose hits include 'Poker Face' and 'Born This Way,' said she considers being asked to be the halftime headliner is due to her fans, affectionately known as 'little monsters.'

'Essentially, that kid that couldn't get a seat at the cool kids table and that kid who was kicked out of the house because his mom and dad didn't accept him for who he was? That kid is going to have the stage for 13 minutes,' she said. 'And I'm excited to give it to them.'

It's the first Super Bowl in Houston since Janet Jackson's infamous 'wardrobe malfunction.' Lady Gaga said no such mistakes will happen on Sunday and she's been training with her dancers for weeks. 'Everything is going to be nice and tight,' she said. 'I wouldn't worry about that.' 

Getting comfortable: The singer posed at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

 

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