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Feb. 13, 2026
Apple Turns Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance into a Global 'Shot on iPhone' Party
Apple Music captured the Puerto Rican superstar's groundbreaking halftime show through the iPhone lenses of fans around the world.
Feb. 13, 2026
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Featured Boxers
The Puerto Rican superstar included two boxers in his high-energy performance.
Feb. 12, 2026
Bad Bunny Celebrates Latinidad at Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
The Puerto Rican superstar's performance highlighted Latin culture, community, and love.
Feb. 12, 2026
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws Massive Viewership, But No Mega Payday
The global superstar's 13-minute performance nearly broke records, but he reportedly walked away without a traditional multi-million dollar appearance fee.
Feb. 11, 2026
Bad Bunny Honors Late 49ers Fan Uncle at Super Bowl Halftime
The Puerto Rican superstar's outfit paid tribute to his uncle who was a devoted 49ers fan.
Feb. 11, 2026
Bad Bunny Sees Second-Biggest Streaming Day After Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Puerto Rican superstar's catalog earned 98 million streams on February 9, 2026, a 27% increase over the day of his Super Bowl performance.
Feb. 11, 2026
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws Record Viewership
Turning Point USA's alternative stream also attracted millions of viewers
Feb. 11, 2026
Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga Deliver Electrifying Super Bowl Halftime Show
The unexpected collaboration between the global superstars captivates fans and highlights the evolving demographics of the NFL's audience.
Feb. 10, 2026
North Hollywood Mother-Daughter Duo Perform with Bad Bunny at Super Bowl
Stephanie Stevenson and her 10-year-old daughter Jade San Pedro dazzled the crowd as part of the global superstar's halftime show.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bad Bunny Pays Tribute to Late Uncle at Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Puerto Rican superstar wore a jersey honoring his 49ers-loving uncle during his performance at Levi's Stadium.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bad Bunny Taps Everyday People to Bring Puerto Rico to Super Bowl Halftime
The Puerto Rican superstar enlisted over 700 extras, including a 5-year-old boy, to infuse his 13-minute performance with authenticity.
Feb. 10, 2026
Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Cultural Clash: Bad Bunny vs Kid Rock
Dueling performances highlight political divide as viewership numbers tell a different story.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bad Bunny Makes History at Super Bowl Halftime Show
Puerto Rican star's performance challenges the meaning of 'American' and celebrates Latin American culture
Feb. 10, 2026
Bad Bunny's Dancer Reveals His Key Role in Historic Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Puerto Rican artist made history as the first Latin performer to headline the coveted Super Bowl halftime slot.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bad Bunny's Electric Pole Dance Sparks Debate Over Puerto Rico's Power Grid
Conservative activist Laura Loomer criticized the performance, but was roasted by X Community Notes for missing the point.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws Record 128 Million Viewers
The Puerto Rican singer's performance becomes one of the most-watched in Super Bowl history.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bad Bunny Deletes All Social Media Posts After Super Bowl Backlash
The Puerto Rican superstar's record-breaking halftime show drew criticism from Trump and conservatives.
Feb. 10, 2026
House GOP Calls for FCC Investigation into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Republican lawmakers claim the performance crossed the line for primetime television.
Feb. 10, 2026
Stephen A. Smith Defends Trump's Criticism of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
The ESPN personality agreed with some of the former president's comments about the predominantly Spanish-language performance.
Feb. 10, 2026
Congressman Demands Investigation Into Bad Bunny's 'Indecent' Super Bowl Halftime Show
Republican Andy Ogles calls for congressional inquiry into NFL and NBC over rapper's 'explicit' performance