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In a rare, wide-ranging interview, Jay-Z reflects on 30 years in music, building a business empire, independence and ownership, his high-profile projects (Roc Nation, D’Ussé, Armand de Brignac, Tidal, and the NFL halftime show), and his evolving views on fame, family, and controversy, emphasizing owning the narrative and staying curious as he navigates culture and commerce.
Bad Bunny resurfaced on Instagram with a post marking his 32nd birthday, months after he wiped his feed and unfollowed everyone in the wake of his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime show. The new post shows him beside a heart-shaped chocolate cake and a simple caption (“32.”), signaling a social-media comeback after a performance that celebrated his Puerto Rican roots and featured a star-studded guest lineup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.