Why Coldplay And Beyonce Won’t Be Paid For Their Super Bowl Halftime Gig

ColdplayWarmup: Chris Martin and his band won’t be paid for their Super Bowl gig, but it should prove valuable for the group’s upcoming tour. (Photo credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images).

The Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show’s list of performers would make the promoters of any major music festival jealous. Coldplay will serve as headliner with a confirmed guest appearance from Beyoncé; Bruno Mars is reportedly slated to join the festivities as well, and Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem...