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politics15 days ago•32 min saved

FCC Seeks Transcript of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Prompting Indecency Debate

The Federal Communications Commission asked NBC for transcripts of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance after a Republican lawmaker suggested the broadcast could violate indecency rules. FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez reviewed the transcripts and said there was no rule violation and urged not to harass broadcasters over a live event. Comcast/NBC did not comment, and former President Trump criticized the performance; there is no further action expected unless new evidence emerges.

via Yahoo|

#bad-bunny #federal-communications-commission #indecency

music16 days ago•18 min saved

Bad Bunny Makes History With an All-Top-25 Hot Latin Songs Sweep

After his Super Bowl LX performance, Bad Bunny achieved a historic sweep by occupying all 25 spots on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart with 29 concurrent titles, led by DtMF at No. 1. He also topples the Hot 100, while his 14-minute Super Bowl halftime medley debuts at No. 31 as part of the surge.

via Billboard|

#bad-bunny #billboard #dtmf

entertainment19 days ago•19 min saved

Bad Bunny Edges Trump in US Poll Over Who Represents America

A Yahoo!/YouGov poll of about 1,700 U.S. adults finds Bad Bunny ahead of Donald Trump 42% to 39% on who better represents America, with 20% unsure. The results reflect post-Super Bowl sentiment and demographic splits, including strong approval of Bad Bunny’s halftime performance (60% overall) and mixed views on performing in Spanish; 47% watched the halftime show, while 53% did not.

via Variety|

#bad-bunny #donald-trump #entertainment

entertainment20 days ago•2 min saved

Bill Maher Grills GOP Over Backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime

Bill Maher mocked Republicans’ backlash to Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show, joking that not understanding the lyrics didn’t stop him from enjoying it. He contrasted the reaction with Trump’s criticism, noting the performance drew 128.2 million viewers (still short of Kendrick Lamar’s 133.5 million in 2025), while a separate Kid Rock segment drew about 5 million viewers.

via TV Insider|

#bad-bunny #bill-maher #entertainment

entertainment24 days ago•2 min saved

Cupid Crashes the Super Bowl: Couple Weds During Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Eleisa “Elli” Aparicio and Thomas Wolter, who began dating in 2023, wed during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium, with Bad Bunny serving as a witness and signing the marriage certificate; the on‑field ceremony drew about 128 million viewers and reportedly included a real wedding cake.

via The Guardian|

#bad-bunny #elli-aparicio #entertainment

politics24 days ago•17 min saved

AOC Claps Back at Jake Paul Over Bad Bunny Citizenship Comment

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Jake Paul after he labeled Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen,” highlighting Bad Bunny’s citizenship and charitable work while noting Paul’s own backlash and clarification after the remark; the dispute followed the Super Bowl halftimeshow controversy and broader debates over national identity.

via Billboard|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #bad-bunny #jake-paul

entertainment25 days ago•16 min saved

Jon Stewart Mocks MAGA Outrage Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime

Jon Stewart on The Daily Show ridicules conservative backlash to Bad Bunny's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime performance, praising the show as joyful and infectious while lampooning MAGA commentators and Trump’s critique as out of touch.

via Variety|

#bad-bunny #daily-show #entertainment

entertainment25 days ago•3 min saved

Oregon coast engagement culminates in onstage Super Bowl wedding with Bad Bunny

A California couple who got engaged on the Oregon coast were married onstage during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, with Bad Bunny serving as a witness and a real wedding cake marking the moment.

via KATU|

#bad-bunny #engagement #entertainment

music25 days ago•16 min saved

Lady Gaga: Joining Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl Halftime Show Was an Absolute Honor

Lady Gaga said it was an absolute honor to join Bad Bunny for his Super Bowl Halftime Show, performing a salsa-infused version of her 2024 hit Die With a Smile as a real-life couple wed on stage; Ricky Martin appeared and reacted on social media, and critics praised Bad Bunny’s joyous, unity-themed performance that included cameos from other celebrities.

via Variety|

#bad-bunny #lady-gaga #music

entertainment26 days ago•18 min saved

Bad Bunny's All-Spanish Super Bowl Halftime Sparks Joy Amid Immigration Debate

Bad Bunny headlined the first-all Spanish Super Bowl halftime, delivering a joyful, culturally rich set with guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin that blended reggaeton, salsa, and Puerto Rican imagery. The performance occurred amid political controversy over immigration enforcement (ICE) and drew reactions from Trump and others, while emphasizing unity and Latino pride as it closed with a message of togetherness.

via The New York Times|

#bad-bunny #entertainment #immigration-policy

business26 days ago•3 min saved

NFL bets on Bad Bunny to energize this year’s Super Bowl halftime

To attract a broad, younger audience and protect its brand, the NFL tapped Bad Bunny for this year’s Super Bowl halftime via Roc Nation and Jay-Z, accepting the artist’s immigration stance as a trade-off to secure a top performer and a high-profile show, continuing a strategy the league began after the 2018 anthem protests.

via The New York Times|

#bad-bunny #business #jay-z

culture26 days ago•4 min saved

Crashing Out or Tapping In: Bad Bunny and the Caribbean at the Super Bowl

The piece argues that Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl performance reveals how language, power, and US belonging are shaped by imperial legacies; Caribbean music invites listeners to learn beyond surface lyrics, with music videos and translations helping bridge gaps, and suggests fear-driven nationalism gives way to curiosity and mutual recognition.

via The Guardian|

#bad-bunny #caribbean-culture #culture

sports27 days ago•22 min saved

Kid Rock pitches Metallica as the ultimate Super Bowl halftime pick

OutKick reports Kid Rock urged the NFL to hire Metallica for Super Bowl LX, calling them a perfect fit from San Francisco and suggesting other Bay Area acts while touting an “All-American” lineup; he spoke on FOX & Friends, arguing the NFL’s unity push misses the fanbase, and noting Metallica’s past national-anthem appearance as a warm‑up for the big game.

via outkick.com|

#bad-bunny #kid-rock #metallica

entertainment27 days ago•4 min saved

Bad Bunny to headline a star-studded 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, with Green Day set for the opening, Charlie Puth performing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile singing 'America the Beautiful,' Coco Jones performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' and a Puerto Rican Sign Language interpreter on stage.

via cbsnews.com|

#bad-bunny #brandi-carlile #charlie-puth

entertainment27 days ago•6 min saved

Behind the Halftime Magic: The Stage Architect Who Makes It Possible

Bruce Rodgers, the set production designer behind every Super Bowl halftime show since 2007, translates artists’ visions into stadium-scale reality under tight deadlines and weight limits, shaping iconic moments—from Prince’s symbolic stage to Rihanna’s floating platforms—while collaborating with Roc Nation and the NFL to push creative boundaries without compromising safety or schedule.

via The New York Times|

#bruce-rodgers #entertainment #rihanna