Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, remains at the center of headlines this week following his explosive Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. According to The National Desk, controversy erupted as Republican lawmakers like Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee demanded a Congressional investigation into the NFL and NBC, labeling the performance inappropriate and pushing for FCC scrutiny over potential indecent language violations. Rep. Randy Fine of Florida echoed this in a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, calling it vulgar, while Rep. Mark Alford noted ongoing probes into the lyrics. The New York Post's On The Money column reports the FCC reviewed the show, noting lyrics were censored to avoid references to sex acts and genitalia, and is shelving further action without new evidence. Ogles and Alford criticized it as an NFL bid to expand into Latin America over American patriotism.

Musically, Business Insider details the epic setlist Bad Bunny delivered last Sunday, opening with hits like "Tití Me Preguntó" and "Yo Perreo Sola" from his albums Un Verano Sin Ti and YHLQMDLG. He mixed in tracks from his Grammy-winning 2025 album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, such as "Voy a Llevarte Pa PR," "Eoo," "Baile Inolvidable," "Nuevayol," "Café Con Ron," and "DTMF." Surprise guests included Lady Gaga for a salsa twist on "Die With a Smile," Ricky Martin on "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii," plus cameos from Karol G, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, and Pedro Pascal. Other songs spanned "Safaera," "Party," "Monaco," and "El Apagón."

Apple Music reports unprecedented buzz: listens spiked 7x post-show, with "DtMF," "BAILE INOLVIDABLE," and "Tití Me Preguntó" topping streams. The pre-show press conference shattered records with over 63 million views, and Shazam saw massive upticks, especially for "BAILE INOLVIDABLE" in the U.S. Spotify now hosts the live halftime single, keeping the momentum alive.

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Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, dominated headlines this week with his explosive Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. According to ABC News, he brought Puerto Rican culture front and center, opening with "Tití Me Preguntó" amid a sugar cane field scene, then crashing through a market roof set for "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" and "NUEVAYoL." Dressed in an all-white jersey emblazoned with "Ocasio," he waved a Puerto Rican flag, handed a Grammy to a young boy on stage symbolizing immigrant dreams, and closed with fireworks during "DtMF."

CBS News reports guest stars lit up the performance: Lady Gaga in a salsa twist on "Die with a Smile," Ricky Martin on "Lo Que Le Paso a Hawaii," plus Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G, and Pedro Pascal. The setlist, per Business Insider, pulled from hits like "Yo Perreo Sola," "Safaera," "Party," "Monaco," "El Apagón," and tracks from his Grammy-winning album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the first all-Spanish project to snag Album of the Year just a week prior.

The show marked history as the first primarily Spanish-language halftime spectacle, sparking massive buzz. Apple Music data shows Bad Bunny listens spiked 7x post-show, with "DtMF," "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," and "Tití Me Preguntó" topping streams; lyrics views for "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" surged 119% in the US. It even featured a real wedding officiated onstage, as a Bad Bunny rep confirmed to the Associated Press.

Reactions poured in. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hailed him as one of the world's great artists, but President Trump blasted it on Truth Social as "absolutely terrible" and "disgusting," per CBS News, amid Bad Bunny's prior ICE critiques in his Grammy speech. Conservative group Turning Point USA countered with a Kid Rock stream.

Social media and music sites buzz with his global impact, from Shazam surges to tour announcements like Barcelona dates in May. This performance cements Bad Bunny's reign, blending reggaeton, plena, and personal storytelling.

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Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is making history tonight as the headliner of the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. According to The Independent, he'll be the first male solo Latin artist to perform the set entirely in Spanish, promising a fun spectacle where listeners only need to focus on dancing.

This comes just a week after his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos became the first Spanish-language record to win Album of the Year at the Grammys, as reported by ABC News and Apple Music's announcements. During his acceptance speech, Bad Bunny called out President Trump's immigration policies, shouting “ICE out,” which has fueled political backlash. The Independent notes Trump claims he won’t watch, disapproving of Bad Bunny and Green Day, who's performing earlier with hits like “American Idiot.” Conservative groups like Turning Point USA are countering with their own Kid Rock-led alternative show, per ABC News.

Apple Music is amplifying the hype with Bad Bunny’s Road to Halftime playlists like Dance Bunny and Trap Bunny, plus a career-spanning megamix by producer Tainy, and live broadcasts all weekend. California Governor Gavin Newsom playfully declared today “Bad Bunny Day” in an all-caps tweet, mocking Trump-style rhetoric while celebrating the artist’s “soothing, beautiful voice,” according to LAist.

Social media buzz includes a viral “mass block” reports on TikTok and X since February 6, where fans claim Bad Bunny blocked them out of nowhere, as covered in YouTube shorts. Speculation runs wild on potential guests like Cardi B for “I Like It,” J Balvin, Rosalía, Daddy Yankee, or Ozuna—Shakira even shared support reminiscing their 2020 Super Bowl collab, per The Independent. Fans are hosting “Benito Bowl” watch parties in LA, blending joy and resistance amid ICE tensions, LAist reports.

CBS News highlights the cultural milestone, with experts like Petra Rivera-Rideau calling Bad Bunny a “master of surprise” who mixes party vibes with protest. Euronews frames it as a clash of language, identity, and U.S. immigration debates.

As Green Day and Charlie Puth kick off festivities, all eyes are on Bad Bunny’s barrier-breaking set in the Patriots-Seahawks matchup.

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Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar also known as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines this week with Super Bowl buzz and Grammy anticipation. ESPN reports the NFL is standing firm on booking him for the February 8 halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, despite backlash from the Trump administration over his criticism of immigration policies and mass deportation plans. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called it a carefully thought-out choice to grow the league's international and Latino audience, while chief marketing officer Tim Ellis dismissed critics by saying Bad Bunny is awesome. The controversy stems from Bad Bunny's past comments, like skipping U.S. tour dates over ICE raid fears, as he told i-D Magazine, and his July 4 video for NUEVAYoL mocking Trump with a Statue of Liberty in Puerto Rican colors.

Social media exploded on January 25 when rumors hit that Bad Bunny might wear a dress during the performance to honor queer icons and challenge masculinity norms, according to insiders speaking to Billboard and TMZ. Conservative voices raged, calling for boycotts and decrying it as an attack on family values, but production sources later told TMZ he won't wear one. EvriMagaci notes the firestorm highlighted cultural divides ahead of Super Bowl LX.

As listeners tune in tonight, Geo.tv shares fresh rumors swirling on X that Bad Bunny, seated with Miley Cyrus at the Grammys 2026 in Los Angeles, could announce a collaboration during the ceremony. Fans are buzzing about it based on seating charts.

His 2025 album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS topped Spotify's global charts with 19.8 billion streams, per Spotify data cited by NWLondoner, crowning his 2026 world tour the most searched-for, with 281,000 monthly Google hits via Fanatix—even before more dates in Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia. Times of India echoes why the NFL sees him as the right artist for this moment.

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Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines this week with his Super Bowl LX halftime show just over a week away on February 8 at Levi's Stadium. WVTF reports his 2025 album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS surged to number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 119,000 equivalent units, fueled by 85,000 Amazon-exclusive vinyl copies ahead of the Grammys and Super Bowl buzz.

TMZ covered his recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert appearance, where he playfully described his future in five words: retired, happy, eating tripletas, and living in Puerto Rico, hinting at eventual retirement while prepping for the big stage. Production sources confirmed to TMZ he won't wear a dress, debunking rumors that sparked a firestorm on social media as recently as January 25.

ThinkNow released a national study today, January 29, gauging perceptions of his performance amid ongoing controversy. The Eagle Online detailed American University students' excitement and defenses of his Spanish-language music against backlash, while noting ICE profiling concerns tied to recent Supreme Court rulings from Brookings Institution reports.

Conservative pushback persists, with Turning Point USA planning a rival All-American Halftime Show, as covered by The Express, and President Trump calling the pick ridiculous on NewsMax. Bad Bunny stays defiant, posting from Puerto Rico beaches on Instagram about the gig, vowing to represent his culture.

Apple Music's trailer dropped earlier this month, showing him dancing to BAILE INOLVIDABLE with a diverse cast, embodying his unapologetic vibe. Listeners, amid this cultural clash, his performance promises to be a historic moment for Latin music.

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