Paul McCartney, Super Bowl 2005 [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

9. Paul McCartney, Super Bowl 2005

Along with John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame in the rock band the Beatles, largely considered the most popular and influential group in the history of pop music.

He participated in the National Football League's Super Bowl, performing "Freedom" during the pre-game show for Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002 and headlining the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005.