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NFL says Lady Gaga's halftime show set viewership records

Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Right there with the New England Patriots, Lady Gaga appears to have made some history at Super Bowl LI.

The pop star's halftime show pulled in more than 150 million unique viewers to become the most-watched musical performance in history, the NFL announced Friday.

"We were thrilled to collaborate with Lady Gaga - one of the most talented and versatile performers in the world - on the Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Halftime Show," said Mark Quenzel, the NFL Network's senior vice president of programming and production. "The halftime show provides the ultimate world stage for an artist. Through her incredible music, choreography, and unifying message, Lady Gaga created a unique performance that will be remembered for years to come."

The impressive numbers include 118 million viewers on the FOX broadcast alone, with the others coming from various online platforms.

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Gaga started with a pre-taped intro atop the NRG Stadium roof before repelling down to the stage and running through some of her greatest past and present hits.

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