File photo of Bruno Mars. [Photo: baidu.com]

The NFL have invited back Grammy award winner Bruno Mars to play the halftime show at next year's Super Bowl.

According to Billboard magazine, the singer has been asked to curate the Super Bowl 50 show meaning that there could be some impressive guests from the singers' past collaborations and musical friends.

Bruno Mars was the star of the Super Bowl's halftime show two years ago. He scored the second highest audience ever with 115 million people tuning in to watch his performance with special guests the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Katy Perry holds the record for the most watched Super Bowl halftime show in history with viewing figures of 118.5 million.

Past performers at the Super Bowl include U2, Madonna and The Black Eyed Peas.

Next year's Super Bowl will be held in Santa Clara, California in February.