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A New England fan reacted after the New York Giants defeated the Patriots in last night's Super Bowl.

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was hugged by his wife, Gisele Bundchen, after the loss.

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Madonna performed during the Super Bowl halftime show, opening with one of her hits, “Vogue.”

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Madonna performed one new song during the show.

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Rapper and pop music star Nicki Minaj joined Madonna on stage.

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A view of the stage during the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Giants fans looked pleased with the team's early lead in the first half. But the Patriots led, 10-9, at halftime.

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Kelly Clarkson sang the National Anthem before kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

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Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton sang "American the Beautiful" during the Super Bowl's pregame festivities.

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These fans came all dressed up to tonight's Super Bowl between the Patriots and the New York Giants.

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Giants fans wore their team colors before last night's game, a repeat matchup of Super Bowl XLII.

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This fan left no doubt as to which team she was rooting for in Super Bowl XLVI.

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Fans held a banner with the words "Myra, this year's for you," in reference to Myra Hiatt Kraft, the wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who died last July.

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Two Patriots fans talked outside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

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These Giants fans appeared ready to cheer on the Super Bowl XLII champions.

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These fans wore what appeared to be a gigantic shirt with Jim Cordle's number, a center for the New York Giants.

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These fans were in their seats early before last night's game.