[WHAT?!] NFL Asks Musicians for Money to Play at Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show

The Super Bowl is a huge money maker for both the NFL and the network that carries it. 111.5 million viewers tuned in to watch the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl XLVIII, making it the most watched television event in U.S. history.

Part of the attraction of the big event is the halftime performance. 

Over the years we've seen Beyonce, Prince, Janet Jackson, Madonna, The Who, Bruno Mars, Bruce Springstein, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and Paul McCartney rock the stage.

All have done so for free because of the opportunity to be seen by millions of people worldwide and the chance to reap the benefits of increased record sales, merchandise and concert revenue.

The three artist under consideration for Super Bowl XLIX are Coldplay, Rihanna and Katy Perry. However, the NFL has thrown in a potential monkey wrench

According the the Wall Street Journal, they have asked the artists to pay for the privilege of performing by coughing up "a portion of their post-Super Bowl tour income to the league, or if they would make some other type of financial contribution, in exchange for the halftime gig."

The offer was said to have gotten a "chilly reception."

If you were at the height of your career like the three artists mentioned above would you pay to play the Super Bowl?