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Bad Bunny Boards Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

by jummy84 September 30, 2025

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Bad Bunny will be the first Puerto Rican artist to headline Apple Music’s Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Ca. The news was revealed tonight (Sept. 28) following weeks of speculation about potential stars Taylor Swift and Adele.

“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” said the artist, who previously made a cameo during Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s 2020 performance. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown. This is for my people, my culture and our history.”

The booking is notable in that Bunny has intentionally avoided performing in the United States in fear of the events being targeted by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. His Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour begins Dec. 5 in Costa Rica and will run through a July 17-18 finale in Milan. It follows a massively successful 31-show residency in Puerto Rico, which brought an estimated $200 million-plus to the local economy.

Bunny has previously announced shows on tap on Feb. 5-7 in Santiago, although it’s unclear if they will be impacted by his Super Bowl participation.

“What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring,” said Roc Nation founder Jay-Z, whose company has selected the halftime show performer since 2019. “We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”

Kendrick Lamar headlined the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Past performers include Rihanna, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, the Weeknd, Usher and Lady Gaga.

September 30, 2025 0 comments

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Gloria Estefan On Bad Bunny Performing At Super Bowl & Why She Declined Joining Shakira & Jennifer Lopez

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

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Gloria Estefan shares her thoughts on Bad Bunny performing at Super Bowl LV during halftime.

The Latin music icon is no stranger to performing on the Super Bowl stage, having made two appearances during her career. During an appearance on The Sherri Shepherd Show, Estefan expressed her excitement over the Puerto Rican singer being announced as the performer for next year’s big NFL game.

“I’m so happy for him … I think it’s great,” she said. “I think we need Latino representation in this particular moment. The Latinos have burned up that show. I have done two of them.”

Estefan first performed in 1992, where she sang hits like “Live for Loving You” and “Get on Your Feet.” Athletes from the 1992 Winter Olympics joined her on the stage at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1999, Estefan returned to the Super Bowl, where she performed alongside Stevie Wonder, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Savion Glover.

During her appearance on the Shepherd’s syndicated talk show, Estefan revealed that Jay-Z (producer of the Super Bowl halftime show) asked her to perform in 2020 alongside Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, but she declined.

“It would have been my third time,” she said. “First of all, they’re already dividing that time and it’s really quick. You’re in and out. And secondly, I was going to have to diet during Christmas. I did not. You know what? It’s their moment … I don’t want to push my luck. The two times went great.”

When Shepherd asked Estefan if she was to be asked by Bad Bunny to perform at next year’s Super Bowl, she said, “Again, it’s his moment. I think he’s killing it this year. for him it’s been phenomenal. I danced the day I saw him when he was singing in Spanish on SNL because that had never happened.”

Estefan suggested Karol G as a guest performer, given her resounding success. The Colombian singer recently performed during the NFL’s first international game of the season in São Paulo.

Watch Estefan on the Sherri Shepherd show below.

September 29, 2025 0 comments

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Bad Bunny to Headline 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

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Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the NFL has announced.

Super Bowl LX is set to take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8th, 2026.

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“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” the Puerto Rican-born musician said in a statement announcing the performance. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”

“What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring,” added JAY-Z, whose company Roc Nation curates and co-produces the halftime show. “We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”

Although Bad Bunny is one of the biggest artist in the world, his booking comes somewhat out of left-field. Las Vegas oddsmakers had pegged Taylor Swift as the favorite to headline the event, with JAY-Z, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Drake, and Post Malone among other popular rumors. The leading favorite among bands was Metallica, who openly campaigned for the gig in their hometown of San Francisco.

Bad Bunny had also been vocal about excluding the US from his upcoming world tour, citing concerns that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might stage raids outside his concerts. Alluding to those past remarks while announcing his Super Bowl performance, he wrote on social media: “I’ve been thinking about it these days, and after discussing it with my team, I think I’ll do just one date in the United States.”

Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

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Bad Bunny has been announced as the headline performer for next year’s NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show – find out more below.

The news was announced today (September 29), just about five months ahead of the sporting mega event, which is due to take place on February 8 in San Francisco, California.

The announcement was made on Bad Bunny’s official social media pages, with the Puerto Rican rapper-singer sitting atop a goal post. Check out the announcement below.

The 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show was headlined by Kendrick Lamar, who made history as the first solo rapper to headline the coveted performance slot, and also shattered records to become the most-watched Halftime Show of all time.

Further details surrounding Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show, including guest performers, have yet to be announced.

In a statement regarding Bad Bunny’s performance, Jay-Z – who serves as the NFL’s music strategist via his label Roc Nation’s partnership with the league – said: “What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”

Bad Bunny shared: “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”

The Puerto Rican rapper-singer most recently concluded his historic Puerto Rico residency on September 20. The rapper’s ‘No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí’ residency kicked off on July 11 and was scheduled to end on September 14, but was later extended for one final show on September 20. The first nine dates of the residency were reserved exclusively for Puerto Rico residents, as was the final gig.

The final gig was live-streamed to fans across the globe on Amazon Music and Twitch channels worldwide, and was also be available to replay on the platform for 24 hours. The night saw the Puerto Rican artist bring out a host of special guests to see off the residency, including RaiNao, Dei V, Ñengo Flow, Arcángel, De La Ghetto, Jowell & Randy and salsa legend Marc Anthony. The latter teamed up with Bad Bunny for a heartfelt take on ‘Preciosa’.

Acts who were considered front-runners for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show included Taylor Swift – who recently announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and has an open-invite to perform, per the NFL Commissioner – and hometown heroes Metallica, who have openly discussed their eagerness to perform.

September 29, 2025 0 comments

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Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl Halftime: Fans React

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

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Bad Bunny will take the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show next February — and fans are already losing it in anticipation. Minutes after the NFL announced the news Sunday night, Benito stans and football fans flooded the internet with excitement, praising the choice and celebrating the power of having a Latino on one of the world’s biggest stages during a political era that has targeted Latinos.

“Bad Bunny is the exact performer we need for the political climate in the United States right now,” wrote a fan on X (formerly Twitter). “He is going to be great. He will no doubt have a strong showcase and message.”

One fan pointed to the symbolism and inspiration behind Bad Bunny’s album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, on which the singer uplifted Puerto Rican sounds and specifically sang about the effects of American colonialism on tracks like “Lo Que Le PAsó a Hawái.”

“Bad Bunny speaking on colonialism + the displacement of Puerto Ricans rn,” wrote one fan. “With everything going on w ICE, this is bigger than a performance. it’s a statement.”

Another fan wrote: “BAD BUNNY IS SET TO MAKE HISTORY AS THE FIRST MALE LATIN ARTIST TO HEADLINE THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW.”

“LFG! The most unapologetic Hispanic artist right now on the biggest stage in this country. I am here for it!!!!” wrote a third.

bad bunny speaking on colonialism + the displacement of puerto ricans rn. with everything going on w ice, this is bigger than a performance. it’s a statement. https://t.co/Ieb95nPU93
— 🪬 (@yannasangel) September 29, 2025

Bad Bunny is the exact performer we need for the political climate in the United States right now. He is going to be great. He will no doubt have a strong showcase and message.
— TheGrandeTop10 (@TheGrandeTop10) September 29, 2025

Just minutes before he was announced as the official Super Bowl LX halftime show performer, Bad Bunny teased his performance, writing on X: “I’ve been thinking about it these days, and after discussing it with my team, I think I’ll do just one date in the United States.”

The post was a reference to his decision not to take the Debí Tirar Más Fotos tour to the United States in part because of concerns that his concerts might be targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “But there was the issue of — like, fucking ICE could be outside [my concert],” he told i-D. “And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”

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Fans referred to Bad Bunny’s comments and emphasized the importance of seeing Latino representation on such a big stage.

At a time in our country where Trump has ICE putting so many innocent Latinos in concentration camps and ripping apart families…
Having Bad Bunny someone who has opposed Trump openly doing the Super Bowl halftime show is such a powerful amazing statement. #AppleMusicHalftime… pic.twitter.com/ZSfKmCFGSM
— Bella (🍿🫶🏾Cinematically Emotional) (@BellaLoveNote) September 29, 2025

“At a time in our country where Trump has ICE putting so many innocent Latinos in concentration camps and ripping apart families,” wrote one user. “Having Bad Bunny someone who has opposed Trump openly doing the Super Bowl halftime show is such a powerful amazing statement.”

Another fan shared a meme video of Jennifer Lopez saying, “Mi gente Latino!” with the caption, “My non Spanish speaking ass watching bad bunny next February.”

“America land of the free… and Bad Bunny wants to represent, bring awareness and celebrate a culture that is attacked,” wrote another fan.

Many fans pointed to this choice for the halftime show upsetting MAGA Republicans after Bad Bunny endorsed Kamala Harris and has openly spoken against ICE and Trump.

“This is gonna piss off the magats. I’m living for this 👏 interesting choice on behalf of the nfl and I’m here for it!!” commented one fan on Rolling Stone‘s Instagram post.

“I already hear the maga 😂tears😂😂😂,” added another.

After being announced as the performer during the halftime of the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers game on Sunday, Bad Bunny shared a short video on Instagram, in which he sits on a goalpost on the beach while his song “Callaita” plays.

“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” Bad Bunny said in a statement. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”

Super Bowl LX will take place Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

September 29, 2025 0 comments

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Bad Bunny Duets With Marc Anthony at Puerto Rico Residency Finale

by jummy84 September 21, 2025

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Bad Bunny has officially concluded his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan — and he ended the historic run with a night full of surprises.

During Saturday night’s (Sept. 20) “Una Más” show, the Puerto Rican superstar brought out fellow icon Marc Anthony for a powerful and emotional performance of “Preciosa,” a beloved anthem honoring their homeland.

“I haven’t sung this song in over 20 years,” Bad Bunny told the crowd at El Choli, before inviting Anthony to join him onstage.

Watch the performance on X here.

“Preciosa” was originally composed by Rafael Hernández Marín in 1937 and later recorded by Anthony for his 1999 album, Desde un Principio: From the Beginning.

But the surprises didn’t stop there. Bad Bunny also welcomed an all-star lineup of Puerto Rican talent, including RaiNao, Dei V, Ñengo Flow, Arcángel, De La Ghetto and Jowell & Randy. Chuwi also joined him once again for their track “Weltita,” which the pair performed every night during the lengthy residency.

In an emotional speech toward the end of the show, Bad Bunny addressed the crowd with gratitude and love.

“I have always had the same passion, love for what I’m doing. I promise I will never change. I love you, Puerto Rico. I love you, mom and dad,” he said, later adding, “It doesn’t matter what your issue or problem is, love will always be the solution.”

Saturday’s show marked more than just the end of the residency. It also commemorated the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria and launched a multiyear initiative between Bad Bunny and Amazon Music focused on education, disaster relief and cultural empowerment. The partnership will include programs aimed at strengthening Puerto Rico’s economy and driving meaningful, long-term change across the island, a press release states.

The show was broadcast worldwide via livestream on the Amazon Music app, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, and was available to all Amazon customers on Prime Video. Saturday’s livestream was the most watched single artist performance on Amazon Music to date, according to a news release.

Bad Bunny’s historic 30-day No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency drew over 250,000 attendees, solidifying Puerto Rico as a premier entertainment destination. The residency also boosted the local economy and supported small businesses. Throughout the run, he was joined by a roster of surprise guests, including Belinda, Residente, Feid, Rauw Alejandro and Ozuna.

September 21, 2025 0 comments

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Bad Bunny Closes Puerto Rico Residency With Guests: See Who

by jummy84 September 21, 2025

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Bad Bunny said goodbye to the No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at El Choli with a bang. On Saturday night, for his “Una Más” show, which was livestreamed by Amazon Music, the Puerto Rican icon brought out a slew of guests, including salsa legend Marc Anthony, RaiNao, Dei V, Ñengo Flow, Arcángel, De La Ghetto, and Jowell & Randy.

Bad Bunny had Chuwi join him for their collab “Welita,” which they’ve performed each night of the residency. Then, one of the first surprises of the evening came when Puerto Rican rising star RaiNao dropped by for “Perfumito Nuevo;” newcomer Dei V also made it out to help with his verse on “Veldá.” When it was time to perform massive perreo hits like “Safaera,” Benito brought out the reggaeton OGs: Genre veterans Ñengo Flow and Jowell & Randy hit the stage to sing the track, while Arcángel and De La Ghetto jumped in for a few old-school favorites.

Ñengo Flow turned his appearance into a poignant gesture by wearing a jersey with the number 4,645 on it, honoring the death toll from Hurricane Maria.

For the grand finale, Anthony sidled up next to Bad Bunny and showed off his power vocals for a heartfelt rendition of “Preciosa.” The song, originally written by composer Rafael Hernández Marín in 1937, is a love letter to Puerto Rico that ends with the line “Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico.” (“I love you, Puerto Rico.”) Though it’s been reinterpreted by many artists over the decades, Anthony’s rendition is among the best known — and he gave it his all while Bad Bunny belted the lyrics with him.

After Anthony’s appearance, Bad Bunny stayed onstage and closed out the show with the emotional “DtMF” and the swaggering “LA MuDANZA.” The latter song turned into an extended mix, where he used the opportunity to introduce the band and everyone who attended the performance.

Saturday night’s show was livestreamed globally on Amazon Music and the streaming service’s Twitch channel worldwide. The performance will also be available to replay for 24 hours after the initial live broadcast.

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Along with livestreaming the show, Amazon and Bad Bunny’s Good Bunny Foundation reached a multi-year agreement to aid the island by investing in initiatives related to education, technology, food delivery, agriculture support, and economic development.

“Benito embodies the spirit of Puerto Rico, and together we’re creating a celebration that transforms his passion for the island into real impact for its people,” said Rocío Guerrero, an Amazon Music executive, in a press release. “By combining music, Amazon technologies, commerce, and community programs at scale, we’re engaging global audiences to this historic moment while strengthening Puerto Rican communities.”

Last Sunday, Bad Bunny hosted what many thought to be the final show of the residency. However, the following morning, Bad Bunny revealed he’d play one final show on Sept. 20.

“This has been an unforgettable experience. Thank you for everything,” Bad Bunny said at the Sept. 14 show, pausing to wipe away tears. “When I was little, I dreamed of doing this. I knew that anything I worked for with passion I could make happen, but all of this surpassed my own dreams. Thanks for so much love.”

Since kicking off his 11-week run of performances in mid-July, Bad Bunny has played every weekend, bringing out special guests during every show throughout the run, including María Zardoya of the Marías, Chencho Corleone, and many other celebrities from across fashion, movies, and sports.

After wrapping the residency, Bad Bunny will kick off his Debí Tirar Más Fotos tour on Nov. 21 in Santo Domingo before traveling across Latin America through late February.

September 21, 2025 0 comments

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‘SNL’ Books Bad Bunny, Role Model, Sabrina Carpenter

by jummy84 September 19, 2025

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Artists both familiar and new will be on display when NBC’s Saturday Night Live returns for its 51st season this fall.

Bad Bunny will serve as host and Doja Cat as musical guest for the debut episode on Oct. 4. Bunny is about to wrap a historic residency in his home country of Puerto Rico in support of his latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, which is up for 12 Latin Grammy awards. Doja Cat’s new album, Vie, is due Sept. 26.

Role Model will perform on the Oct. 11 episode, which will be hosted by former cast member Amy Poehler. The singer/songwriter broke through last year with his album Kansas Anymore and enjoyed a high-profile opening act slot for Gracie Abrams. His song “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” recently topped Billboard‘s Adult Alternative Airplay chart.

Sabrina Carpenter will host for the first time and perform for the second on the Oct. 18 edition, five days before the start of a new North American leg of her massive Short n’ Sweet Tour. Carpenter’s second album in a year, Man’s Best Friend, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 earlier this month.

Bad Bunny and Carpenter both participated in specials celebrating the 50th anniversary of SNL earlier this year, with the former performing two songs at a music-focused Radio City Music Hall event and the latter duetting with Paul Simon on Simon & Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound” during a retrospective taped in the fabled Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center.

Bad Bunny also served as the musical guest for the 50th season finale episode in May, hosted by Scarlett Johansson.

September 19, 2025 0 comments

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Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doja Cat Set for New Season of Saturday Night Live

by jummy84 September 18, 2025

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The new season of Saturday Night Live is just around the corner, and NBC has now announced the first sets of hosts and musical guests. Bad Bunny will host the season debut, on October 4, and Doja Cat will serve as musical guest. The next week, Amy Poehler is host and Role Model is the musical guest. Then, on October 18, Sabrina Carpenter will host for the first time and also perform music.

Bad Bunny previously hosted Saturday Night Live in October 2023. He most recently served as musical guest in May. He soon begins an international tour in support in support of the new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

Doja Cat and Role Model will be making their respective Saturday Night Live debuts. Doja Cat’s performance will occur not long after the release of her album Vie, and Role Model shared the deluxe album Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) earlier this year.

Sabrina Carpenter made her Saturday Night Live debut last year. She then participated in SNL50: The Anniversary Special.

The 50th season of Saturday Night Live ran from September 2024 to May 2025. It featured the aforementioned anniversary special, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, and performances from Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and others.

September 18, 2025 0 comments

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51 Lineup: Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny

by jummy84 September 18, 2025

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Saturday Night Live will hit the ground running with Season 51, scheduled to premiere in October. The follow-up to an elaborate 50th anniversary celebration, the latest season is set to kick off on October 4 with Bad Bunny returning to host, accompanied by Doja Cat as musical guest. The fun continues the following weekend with Amy Poehler and Role Model, followed by Sabrina Carpenter‘s double duty takeover as both host and musical guest.

Carpenter made her SNL debut last year on an episode hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal. She performed her hit single “Espresso,” then mashed up “Nonsense” and “Feather” from her 2022 album Emails I Can’t Send. Since then, she’s released two more monster pop records, Short n’ Sweet and Man’s Best Friend.

In February, Carpenter opened the SNL50 anniversary special with a duet of “Homeward Bound” with Paul Simon. That same night, the pop star guest-starred in a sketch that brought back Marcello Hernandez’s viral character Domingo and introduced his two brothers: Pedro Pascal’s Ronaldo and Bad Bunny’s Santiago.

Bad Bunny last hosted SNL in October 2023, when he filled the double duty slot with performances of “Un Preview” and “Monaco.” He returned as musical guest in May 2025 with “NUEVAYoL” and “Perfumito Nuevo” with RaiNao from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. With Bad Bunny as host, Doja Cat readies her SNL debut. Known for her standout television performances, it’s surprising to see the rapper and singer reach this particular milestone so far into her career, but it comes just in time for her latest album Vie, out Sept. 26.

Role Model will also make his performance debut on the Oct. 11 episode hosted by Poehler. His single “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” arrived earlier this year and has since become a career-defining record for the musician. Meanwhile, Poehler’s hosting slot is a grand homecoming. She last hosted in December 2015 with Tina Fey. Now, she’ll be helming the show solo for the first time in 15 years.

SNL lost a major slate of cast members in the lead-up to Season 51. Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker announced departures from the show in recent days. Maybe major pop stars and veteran comedians can fill the gap.

September 18, 2025 0 comments

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