The Super Bowl XLV halftime show took place on February 6, 2011, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as part of Super Bowl XLV. The Black Eyed Peas headlined and performed a medley of their songs, with Slash and Usher making guest appearances. They intended to bring youth back into the halftime show. The show received negative reviews from critics, who derided the group's performance; however, its visuals and Usher's appearance earned some praise.