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Amid Bad Bunny’s stunning Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, it appeared that users on X were having some trouble with the site.

According to Down Detector (owned by Mashable’s parent company, Ziff Davis), there was a noticeable spike in user-reported issues with the Elon Musk–owned platform's search function and notifications. The latter has reportedly been a problem for a few days now, but the timing of the surge in reports also coincided with Bad Bunny’s performance.

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Now, are we saying that Bad Bunny caused this? No — but users on X certainly are.

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The timing also felt especially ironic given X’s increasingly right-wing user base, many of whom had already spent the past several months criticizing Bad Bunny’s selection as the halftime headliner and were actively promoting an alternative, explicitly conservative “halftime show” airing elsewhere.

While fans were certainly excited about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, people also wondered if he'd bring up President Donald Trump or ICE. And while he may not have mentioned them by name, there was certainly a political message in his performance.

Toward the end of the stellar halftime performance, Bad Bunny — notably speaking in English — said "God Bless America." He then, however, referenced all the countries in the Americas, not just the United States. It was a pointed message of unity and togetherness.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny's 'Ocasio 64' jersey meaning explained

OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit

— Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) (@thetattooedprof.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM

"God Bless America:" then he lists most of the countries in the hemisphere starting with Chile I think? this rules

— Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò (@olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM

Benito said "God Bless America," and then proceeded to name every country in South and North America. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle (@dytsras.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM

Bad Bunny also held up a football the read, "Together We Are America."

Bad Bunny “together we are America”

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— NFL Daily News (@insidenflnews.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Bad Bunny “together we are America”

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— NFL Daily News (@insidenflnews.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM

The Puerto Rican megastar has regularly been an outspoken critic of both President Donald Trump and ICE. For instance, Bad Bunny echoed the activist rallying cry of "ICE out" during his Grammy acceptance speech and excluded the U.S. in his tour to avoid his fans being harassed by ICE.

"People from the U.S. could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world," he told i-D magazine. "But there was the issue that … ICE could be outside (my concert venue). And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about."

So it was not a surprise that he delivered a message, if not totally explicit, at the Super Bowl.

Earlier in the day, Green Day — another outspoken critic of Trump and ICE — opted not to make an explicit political statement during their pre-game Super Bowl performance. They did play the song "American Idiot," however, which has an obvious political message.

Global superstar Bad Bunny took over Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8.

The performance marked a major cultural moment for the Super Bowl, as Bad Bunny brought reggaeton and Latin trap to one of the biggest stages in entertainment, delivering a halftime set that blended global pop dominance with unmistakable Latin flair.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Every performer who hit the stage

Thus, social media responded accordingly.

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Bad Bunny kicked things off with quite possibly the best set ever seen in the halftime show. Starting the show off with "Tití Me Preguntó," then transitioning into "Yo Perrero Sola."

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As teased earlier in the day, Lady Gaga did make a surprise appearance to perform a salsa version of her "Die With a Smile" duet — notably without Bruno Mars.

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Ricky Martin was also announced to make an appearance, and that didn't disappoint either.

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Ricky!

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Ricky Martin just won me a bet with my wife. Thank you Ricky.

— Hunter Walker (@hunterw.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Ricky Martin just got me pregnant

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Bad Bunny's halftime show was spectacular and maybe broke X for a little bit. To close out the show, the Puerto Rican artist displayed a billboard that read "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." Behind him were all the flags representing Latin America.

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Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl Halftime Show into a full-blown party, packing years of hits into a nonstop, high-energy performance.

Performing in front of millions of viewers, the Puerto Rican artist — who stepped out on the field in a custom cream jersey with his last name "Ocasio" embroidered on it — moved from song to song, blending reggaetón anthems, global crossover smashes, and recent fan favorites from his Grammy-winning album Bad Bunny DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS as dancers filled the field and the crowd roared along.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny's Grammys pause is now the internet's go-to reaction meme

From early career fan favorites like "Tití Me Preguntó" to more recent hits like "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," Bad Bunny's setlist was designed to appeal to both longtime listeners and the massive television audience tuning in for the NFL's biggest night. Still, the song choices offered a clear snapshot of Bad Bunny's career and cultural impact.

He even honored the reggaeton artists who paved the way by including the global hit "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee in his perreo segment.

What songs did Bad Bunny sing at the Super Bowl?

Here's every song he performed during the Super Bowl halftime show, in order.

1. "Tití Me Preguntó"

2. "Yo perreo sola"

3. "Safaera"

4. "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR"

5. "EoO"

6. "MONACO"

7. "Die With a Smile" (feat. Lady Gaga)

8. "BAILE INoLVIDABLE"

9. "NUEVAYoL"

10. "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" (feat. Ricky Martin)

11. "El Apagon"

12. "CAFé CON RON"

13. "DtMF"

At Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny turned an American stage into a global dance floor, and in doing so, he celebrated all of the Americas — even holding a football that read, "Together, we are America" — proving that the biggest Super Bowl moments can come not just from football, but from the music that unites us all.

For lots of Americans the Super Bowl Halftime Show is the main attraction of the big game. That proved especially true for 2026's Super Bowl LX, which was headlined by Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny.

While some folks scoffed at Bad Bunny's selection as performer — mostly those who claimed to take offense to a Spanish-language artist — he's perhaps the most popular musician in the world.

But it wasn't just Bad Bunny that hit the stage on Sunday. It's become a bit of a tradition for Super Bowl performers to invite other stars to make cameos, and Bad Bunny didn't disappoint in that regard, either.

Here's a quick look at who made cameos with Bad Bunny.

Cardi B

Cardi B made an early appearance in the halftime show, in the mix with Bad Bunny's dancers.

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Just like at his concerts, celebs were spotted dancing on a casita set piece. At the halftime performance, Pedro Pascal made a notable, if fleeting, appearance. (At least we think that was him.)

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Speaking of celebs in the casita, we're pretty sure we saw Jessica Alba there, too.

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Lady freaking Gaga herself joined Bad Bunny to sing her hit "Die With a Smile."

LADY GAGA HAS JOINED THE SUPER BOWL LX HALFTIME SHOW

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One generational Puerto Rican star invited another onstage, with Bad Bunny welcoming Ricky Martin to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Ricky!

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM

RICKY GD MARTIN

— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM Alix Earle

Popular influencer Alix Earle — one of Mashable's 101 most influential creators — made a brief cameo during the performance.

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Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko was spotted in the background during Bad Bunny's performance.

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Colombian singer Karol G was spotted in the background on the stage with Bad Bunny, one of many celebs to make a quick cameo.

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She might not be a household name, but María Antonia "Toñita" Cay appeared in the halftime show, handing Bad Bunny a drink. She runs the Caribbean Social Club in Brooklyn, New York, which Bad Bunny frequents and name-drops in a song. The bar has been a staple in the Puerto Rican community but has gained fame thanks to Bad Bunny.

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Not everyone is a football person — but a whole heck of a lot of people love Bad Bunny.

Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2025 is set to headline the Super Bowl's halftime show, set to take place on Sunday. There's lots of interest in what songs he'll play — most likely a number of hits from his Grammy-winning album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — and what message he'll send. Bad Bunny has openly spoken out against ICE — even at the Grammys — and might send a political message to all of America during his performance.

So we've got you covered if the Patriots vs. Seahawks matchup seems like a snoozer, but the show seems like a party.

When to watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show

Unfortunately, football games are not a uniform length so there is no exact way to know when to tune-in for the halftime show. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC (or streaming on Peacock).

In general, past games have shown that a typical Super Bowl broadcast lasts around 3 hours and 44 minutes. That means you can expect halftime roughly 90 minutes after kickoff and for Bad Bunny to hit the stage around 8 p.m. ET.

But, again, football games can go for longer or shorter times depending on stoppages, penalties, and a whole host of other factors. Just to be safe, it might be best to tune-in around 7:30 p.m. ET to check the game-clock. You can even mute the sound until Bad Bunny takes the stage.

Green Day performed before the Super Bowl kicked off on Sunday, with lots of folks expecting a political statement from the oft-opinionated rock band. But on America's biggest stage the band opted not to make an overtly anti-Trump or anti-ICE statement — which came as a bit of a surprise.

To be clear, the band has been known for its outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump and ICE. In recent performances, for instance, singer Billy Joe Armstrong has criticized the "MAGA agenda" during the song "American Idiot." The band did play the song on Sunday but opted to skip that lyric.

Happy Green Day and Bad Bunny Day

— Karly Kingsley (@karlykingsley.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

It's not entirely surprising that Green Day would not make an explicit political statement — the NFL is a relatively careful organization and it might not want the headlines that would follow. It remains to be seen, however, if Bad Bunny will talk politics during the halftime show.

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"Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as the Black national anthem, has been sung at every Super Bowl since 2021, when Alicia Keys performed the song.

This year, at Super Bowl LX, Coco Jones will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

So, who is Coco Jones? 

SEE ALSO: What songs will Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl? Here's our dream setlist.

Coco Jones is a Grammy Award-winning R&B artist. In 2024, she was nominated for 5 Grammys and won one award for Best R&B Performance for her platinum-certified song "ICU." She earned two more Grammy nominations in 2025 and was nominated for Best R&B Album at this year's award show.

The artist's father, Mike Jones, is a former pro football player. Jones was an NFL linebacker who played for the New England Patriots, St. Louis Rams, and Tennessee Titans.

If you're not familiar with Coco Jones as an R&B artist, she might look familiar to you if you watched the Peacock series Bel-Air. Jones is the actor who played Hillary Banks on the drama that reimagined the Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. As a child actor, she was also a well-known Disney Channel star, appearing in So Random!, Good Luck Charlie, and the Disney Channel Original Movie Let It Shine.

If you’re tuning in to Super Bowl LX mostly for the music — no judgment — you’ll want to get settled early. Legendary punk rock band Green Day is opening the big game with a special pre-game performance that doubles as a celebration of Super Bowl history.

SEE ALSO: Will Green Day slam Trump or ICE on Super Bowl LX?

Here’s how (and when) to catch it live.

When is Green Day performing?

Green Day is set to perform during the Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony, which kicks off ahead of the game on Sunday, Feb. 8. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, before kickoff and before the national anthem performances.

The band’s set will help usher in generations of Super Bowl MVPs as part of the NFL’s 60th anniversary celebration, making it more of a commemorative moment than a standard concert slot.

How to watch the opening ceremony?

You’ve got a few easy ways to watch live. The opening ceremony — including Green Day’s performance — will air live on:

• NBC

• Peacock

• Telemundo

• Universo

If you’re streaming, Peacock is the most straightforward option, especially if you’re planning to watch the entire game without cable.

Who else is performing before kickoff?

Green Day won’t be the only music you’ll hear before the game starts. The pre-game lineup also includes:

• Charlie Puth performing the national anthem.

• Brandi Carlile singing "America the Beautiful."

• Coco Jones delivering the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

All of these performances will air after the opening ceremony and before kickoff, so arriving late means missing more than just Green Day.

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If you're interested in watching the huge game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, you've come to the wrong place. We all know the real star of the show is Bad Bunny.

Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2025 will headline the Big Game's halftime show. Interested in live streaming this incredible event without spending anything? It's actually a pretty straightforward process. You might need to jump through a couple of hoops, but it's worth it. This is Bad Bunny we're talking about.

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Something special is taking place at Levi's Stadium this weekend. No, we're not talking about Bad Bunny's halftime show. It's the small matter of New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks in the Big Game. Yes, the NFL season ends here with a dramatic showdown between these two juggernauts.

The Seattle Seahawks are strong favorites going into this game. They clinched the NFC's top seed with a regular season record of 14-3, before beating the 49ers and Rams in the playoffs. Sam Darnold will be looking to lead Seattle to their first title since 2014. Standing in his way is a rejuvenated Patriots led by Drake Maye. Last year's 4-13 record is long forgotten.

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The Benito Bowl is only a few days away, and the hype is real.

As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, fans are already speculating about possible surprise guests.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny slams ICE during Grammys speech

When the Puerto Rican superstar headlined Coachella in 2023, he filled his set with collaborators tied directly to his biggest songs — from Jhayco and Ñengo Flow to Jowell & Randy, Post Malone, and José Feliciano. And he's seen firsthand how powerful the Super Bowl stage can be: In 2020, he appeared as a guest during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, joining headliners Jennifer Lopez and Shakira at a pivotal moment in his global rise.

Now, in position to offer that same spotlight to others, his guest list is likely to be just as intentional. From Cardi B to Young Miko and longtime collaborators like Jhayco, several artists stand out as realistic contenders.

Here's who might appear alongside him.

Cardi B

If there's one guest who feels most likely, it's Cardi B. Their 2018 smash "I Like It" remains one of Bad Bunny’s biggest U.S. crossovers (and his first no. 1 in the U.S.), and her arrival would instantly electrify the stadium and social feeds. A Cardi cameo would underline the moment he fully broke into American pop and add undeniable star power to an already massive set.

As for fellow "I Like It" collaborator J Balvin, their rift has been well documented. Balvin has said that while they no longer talk, there's no bad blood between him and Benito — leaving the door technically open, if emotionally complicated.

That said, there’s also a strong case for Bad Bunny keeping English entirely out of his set. In doing so, he could turn the halftime show into a rare, unapologetic showcase of Spanish-language dominance.

Jhayco

Jhayco is one of Bad Bunny's most consistent creative partners and a major part of his biggest hits, including "DÁKITI," "Tarot," and "No Me Conoce." He also appeared both weekends for Bad Bunny's Coachella set.

That loyalty matters. If "DÁKITI" makes the setlist, Jhayco is the natural co-star (though recent legal issues could complicate a potential appearance).

Young Miko

Bringing out Young Miko would signal investment in Puerto Rico's next generation. As one of the most visible queer voices in Latin pop right now, she represents the future of the scene Bad Bunny has consistently supported. A cameo from Young Miko would position him as both superstar in the know and cultural bridge.

Los Pleneros de la Cresta

If Bad Bunny wants to make his strongest cultural statement, this is it. The group's appearance on "CAFé CON RON" brings plena — Afro–Puerto Rican street music rooted in protest and community — to the mainstream.

On the Super Bowl stage, their presence would highlight the people of Puerto Rico and the island's rich culture.

Jowell & Randy

"Safaera" doesn’t work without Jowell & Randy. As veterans of reggaetón's golden era, they bring history, credibility, and pure chaos. Their return — like at Coachella — would reinforce Bad Bunny’s connection to the genre's foundations.

Ricky Martin

A Ricky Martin appearance would connect Bad Bunny's generation to Puerto Rico's first wave of global pop exports: the late-'90s and early-2000s Latin artists who first dominated U.S. charts and mainstream media. If paired with "Caro," the collaboration could double as a statement about self-expression across generations.

More than nostalgia, it would read as a recognition of shared history: one artist who helped open the door, and another who blew it wide open.

Marc Anthony

If Bad Bunny wants to tap into an even deeper well of Latin music history, Marc Anthony would be a powerful choice. As one of the most influential salsa artists of the past three decades, Anthony represents a lineage that predates reggaetón's global takeover and helped establish Latin music as a commercial force in the U.S.

Last year, Bad Bunny wrapped his history-making residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, better known as El Choli, alongside the salsa legend. A Super Bowl cameo from Anthony would bridge generations and genres: salsa and reggaetón, old-school romanticism and modern swagger, tradition and reinvention. Together, they'd carry the spirit of the island from San Juan to the U.S.'s biggest broadcast.

Rosalía

Bad Bunny and Spanish artist Rosalía have risen on parallel, seismic trajectories. As two of the most influential Spanish-language artists of the past decade, they've grown alongside each other. When Bad Bunny made his Saturday Night Live debut in 2021, he invited Rosalía to share the moment with him with a sultry, atmosheric rendition of "La Noche de Anoche."

Together, they occupy a creative space where Spanish-language pop, art-pop, and experimental sounds overlap, and their chemistry makes that overlap feel effortless.

Karol G

Karol G and Bad Bunny share a history that predates their current superstar status, dating back to early collaborations like "Ahora Me Llama." Since then, both have grown into global forces — she as one of Latin pop's most dominant crossover stars, he as its most influential architect.

A Karol G appearance would also reinforce Bad Bunny's long-standing commitment to elevating women in a genre that has often sidelined them. On the Super Bowl stage, the pairing would feel less like a throwback and more like a full-circle moment: two artists who came up together, now meeting again at the peak of their reach.

Super Bowl LX halftime show performer and Grammy winner Bad Bunny appears to be the latest target of a right-wing hoax, as a widely circulating AI-generated image falsely depicts the Puerto Rican singer burning an American flag while wearing a pink, white, and blue dress.

The image appears to have originated from a Facebook post claiming, "Bad Bunny caught on stage last night preparing for his Super Bowl halftime show."

SEE ALSO: What songs will Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl? Here's our dream setlist.

The post quickly falls apart under even minimal scrutiny. The image itself is riddled with obvious AI artifacts, including flames that don’t interact with the flag in any realistic way. More importantly, Bad Bunny is not currently touring. He has been on a brief break since Jan. 25 and isn’t scheduled to resume performances until Feb. 13.

None of that has slowed the image’s spread. The fake photo continues to circulate on Facebook and X, where right-wing accounts have seized on it to attack the singer, largely over his outspoken criticism of ICE.

It's Bad Bunny's world, and we're all just living in it. Or at least that's how pop culture feels right now. After winning Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys — a milestone moment for Latin music — and topping Spotify's global charts for a fourth time in 2025 with 19.8 billion streams, Benito now heads to the biggest stage of all as the Super Bowl LX halftime show headliner on Feb. 8, 2026.

With that level of cultural gravity, every move feels intentional. Throughout his rise, the 31-year-old rapper has centered his Puerto Rican identity even as his audience went global. In a moment when immigration is once again a flashpoint in American culture — underscored by his recent anti-ICE remarks at the Grammys — that commitment feels sharper than ever.

So, as Bad Bunny heads to the Super Bowl stage, the obvious question is simple: What does he choose to perform when the entire world is watching? With a catalog that spans reggaetón, trap, pop, and traditional island sounds, the possibilities for this 13ish-minute set are vast.

Here are some of our picks.

"NUEVAYoL"

Kicking things off with the standout opening track from his Grammy-winning album Debí Tirar Más Fotos feels like the obvious move. "NUEVAYoL" sets the tone immediately: confident, nostalgic, and rooted in his story.

The track opens with a nod to Puerto Rican salsa history, sampling El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico’s 1975 song "Un Verano en Nueva York," before snapping into Bad Bunny’s modern, dembow-driven sound. It's a celebratory collision of island roots, Nuyorican legacy, and Benito's global pop ambition — the perfect bridge between Latin America and the U.S.

"BAILE INoLVIDABLE"

Translated to "unforgettable dance," this six-minute salsa centerpiece frames life as a fleeting party — one that must eventually end, so you might as well make it memorable. Built on rich piano lines, trumpet flourishes, and layered vocals, the track pays tribute to classic salsa with a big-band feel.

Its inclusion in the Super Bowl halftime show teaser, set to him dancing alongside others beneath a vibrant Flamboyán tree, signals that this moment will be as much about cultural celebration as it is about perreo: heritage and spectacle folded into one stadium-sized performance.

"Tití Me Preguntó"

Built around a frantic dembow beat and rapid-fire name-checking of fictional girlfriends, "Tití Me Preguntó" finds Bad Bunny leaning fully into his bravado. It's playful without feeling disposable, absurd without losing precision, and it's a dancefloor burner.

The track is also one of the defining hits from his 2022 album Un Verano Sin Ti, which made history as the first all-Spanish album to become the most-streamed project globally. More than just a viral moment, "Tití Me Preguntó" captures his ability to turn internet energy into stadium-sized bangers. It's loud, fast, and designed to send a crowd into instant motion.

"Callaíta"

"Callaíta" is Bad Bunny in soft-focus mode. Built on breezy production by Tainy, the song captures the tension between public composure and private desire. On the Super Bowl stage, it would offer a rare breather: a moment of intimacy and atmosphere amid the noise. Not every halftime set needs to sprint. Sometimes, control is the flex.

"DÁKITI"

“DÁKITI” remains one of Bad Bunny’s most effortlessly cool records. It's a slow burn anchored by its hypnotic beat, understated synths, and his chemistry with Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco. The track is an electro-fused blend of house and reggaetón that pulses like a hazy club track and moves like a reggaetón anthem.

It’s a crossover without compromise: Spanish-language, minimalist, and globally dominant. In a halftime context, “DÁKITI” would read as a reminder that he rewrote the rules of what mainstream could look and sound like.

"Safaera"

A fan-favorite for a reason, “Safaera” is chaotic in the best way. It's a five-minute genre-hopping monster that ricochets between reggaetón, old-school samples, chant-alongs, and club mayhem. Featuring Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Jowell & Randy and Puerto Rican rapper Ñengo Flow, it plays like a DJ set compressed into one track, with a surprise Jaws sample lurking in the mix.

While past legal disputes over its samples (especially its heavy use of Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On") once made the track difficult to perform, those issues have since been resolved — clearing the way for its full, glorious chaos on the Super Bowl stage. If Bad Bunny wants a moment that breaks the internet in real time, this is it.

"I Like It"

Perhaps his most visible U.S. crossover to date, "I Like It" introduced millions of listeners to Bad Bunny's voice and charisma alongside American rapper Cardi B and Colombian singer J Balvin. It also topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bad Bunny's first number one song in the U.S.

Built on a boogaloo sample and bursting with personality, the track bridges generations and geographies: Latin old-school, Bronx energy, and modern pop in one package. A guest appearance, particularly from Cardi B, would add another layer of star power to an already massive set.

"La Romana"

OK, this is a bit of a wildcard, but if Bad Bunny wants to throw it all the way back to his first studio album, 2018's X 100pre, then "La Romana" would be a fuego choice. The song finds him trading verses with Dominican dembow titan El Alfa, flitting between Latin trap and straight-up dembow energy. This song would go crazy with some pyrotechnics.

"Caro"

Alternatively, he could pivot to "Caro" and bring out Ricky Martin, who featured on the track, for good measure. The pairing would instantly register with U.S. audiences (and elder millennials), linking Bad Bunny's generation to one of Puerto Rico's most recognizable global exports.

More importantly, "Caro" remains one of his boldest early statements: a playful, defiant anthem about self-worth, gender expression, and the refusal of respectability politics. Alongside Ricky Martin — one of the most visible queer Latino pop stars in history — the moment could become a powerful celebration of unapologetic self-definition on the most mainstream stage in American entertainment.

"EoO"

"EoO" is pure, unfiltered reggaetón, a Grammy-winning banger for Best Global Music Performance that leans into the roots of perreo itself. The title plays off the last syllables of perreo, and the track's dirty beat and relentless groove make it an anthem for any crowd ready to dance.

With its effortless swagger and club-ready energy, it's exactly the kind of song that could give the halftime show a kinetic high point.

"CAFé CON RON"

Is this wishful thinking? Maybe. But the plena ensemble Los Pleneros de la Cresta would be an excellent addition to the Super Bowl stage.

With Afro-Puerto Rican plena rhythm and call-and-response energy, the track feels communal and jubilant, like a street block party brought to life. With its title literally meaning "coffee and rum," it evokes simple, everyday morning rituals and the island's rich musical heritage as much as it does a good time. Its presence on the set would be a full-on cultural assertion, threading century-old rhythms into the halftime frame.

"DtMF"

For the sentimental types, you probably heard "DtMF" all over your TikTok FYP last summer. (Bad Bunny's emotional reaction to the trend racked up a cool 189 million views on the app.) Short for Debí Tirar Más Fotos (“I should have taken more photos”), the track is equal parts introspective and uplifting — a meditation on cherishing the time you have with people and, in some cases, places.

It's also built to be sung out loud. Through its lively interplay of rhythm and chant, Bad Bunny turns remembrance into celebration, transforming nostalgia into something communal. After all, it's a sentiment we all can relate to. On a Super Bowl stage, it would land with the force of a mass singalong, turning private memories into a shared, stadium-wide release.

"La Borinqueña"

Not a Bad Bunny song, but including the Puerto Rican national anthem "La Borinqueña" in his set would be a powerful statement and a nod to where he comes from and why representation at this scale matters.

Super Bowl LX is just a few days away. Do you have a plan for how you're going to watch it without cable?

If you're reading this, we're guessing the answer is no. That's why we're here today. People who subscribe to cable or satellite TV or use an antenna don't have to worry about this, but cord cutters around the United States need answers. Let's find them.

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Whether you're watching for the intriguing on-field matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots, the Bad Bunny halftime show, or the Pokémon 30th anniversary commercial, cord-cutters need a way to see all that stuff.

The good news is that the game is airing on NBC this year, meaning all of the festivities will livestream on Peacock. The bad news is that Peacock no longer offers a free trial, and the cheapest service tier doesn't offer live sporting events. At minimum, you'll need to pay $10.99 for a month of the service. Or, you know, get a password from a friend.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET.

After the game is over, you can just cancel it and go on with your life, or you can use it to watch all of Yellowstone or whatever before the month is up. The world is your oyster.

There are some other slightly more complicated options, but none of them are free without caveats. Streaming cable alternatives like YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, and any others should work as long as they carry your local NBC affiliate. Some of those, such as YouTube TV, do offer free trials for those who have never taken advantage of that before, but be warned: The monthly charge for these services is significantly higher than Peacock because they're meant to replace cable. If you forget to cancel after the game is over, you could be out nearly $100.

So yeah, in summary, biting the bullet and buying a month of Peacock is probably the simplest solution here if you want to host a Super Bowl party without paying for cable.

When the Artemis II spaceship carries four astronauts around the moon, it will also bring four miniature proxies of the crew made from their own cells. 

Alongside crew commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen will fly lab-grown tissue samples designed to mimic parts of the crew's bodies, particularly bone marrow, a key component of the immune system. The NASA experiment, called AVATAR — short for A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response — aims to show how living human cells respond to deep-space radiation and weightlessness.

Before launch, which could occur as early as March 6, doctors will draw blood from each crew member. Scientists will then grow cells from those samples and place them into chips about the size of a computer thumb drive. During the 10-day mission, the chips will soak up the same radiation and microgravity as their human counterparts. 

"This is a small experiment, but it could lead to really big impacts for healthcare, both for our astronauts, but also people here back on the earth," said Jacob Bleacher, NASA’s chief exploration scientist.

Artemis II marks NASA's first crewed mission beyond low-Earth orbit since Apollo — and the first to place biomedical research at the center of a lunar flight. The Orion spaceship, named Integrity by the crew, will travel beyond Earth's protective magnetic bubble, exposing the astronauts to radiation levels far higher than those aboard the International Space Station. That's an opportunity for scientists to begin writing the playbook for interplanetary travel, learning how to keep humans alive in the unforgiving wilds of space. 

SEE ALSO: NASA aims for March Artemis 2 launch after test ends early

Outside the ship, space is vast — incomprehensibly so. But inside the capsule, "space" is among the scarcest resources. Orion's habitable area is closer to a studio apartment than a space station, shaping everything from how astronauts move to how they store biological samples. NASA researchers have built that constraint into the studies themselves.

The Artemis II astronauts will wear NASA's version of a fitness tracker on their wrists for the Archer study during their 10-day flight. Credit: NASA / Helen Arase Vargas Immune Biomarkers study

One investigation, known as Immune Biomarkers, focuses on how deep space alters immune systems. Previous research has shown that spaceflight can weaken immune responses and awaken dormant viruses, such as shingles and cold sores. 

Because Orion lacks refrigeration, astronauts will collect their spit by licking treated paper like stamps and storing them in small booklets. Scientists will rehydrate the samples after the capsule returns to Earth.

"Saliva is basically a window into how our immune system is functioning," Bleacher said.  

Archer study

Another study, Artemis Research for Crew Health and Readiness (Archer), will examine how astronauts sleep, think, and get along in deep space. Crew members will wear wrist devices, similar to a Fitbit, to monitor their activity and rest. Researchers will pair that data with cognitive testing and behavioral assessments. 

The fitness trackers will also help NASA study how the foursome handle exercising in Orion's confined quarters, where increased breathing will raise carbon dioxide levels.

The Artemis II crew in orange flight suits, from left: Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen. Credit: NASA Spaceflight Standard Measures study

A third effort, Spaceflight Standard Measures, extends a health-monitoring program NASA began in low-Earth orbit in 2018. Astronauts will provide blood, urine, and saliva before and after the mission and complete tests of balance, strength, and endurance. 

Microgravity takes a toll on astronauts' bones and muscles, but NASA wants to know how quickly the crew can bounce back to physical labor. Shortly after splashdown off the California coast, the crew will don spacesuits and complete a simulated spacewalk and obstacle course to gauge their recovery.

After all, if NASA wants to send humans on a months-long journey to Mars, those astronauts won't have rehab to get them in shape once they arrive.

Radiation exposure study

Radiation remains one of the largest unknowns for long-duration space travel. Earth's magnetic field and the Van Allen radiation belt, a zone of charged particles around the planet's magnetosphere, help shield low‑orbiting spacecraft like the space station from much of the sun's outbursts and cosmic rays. But Artemis II will go beyond that, into a more hostile radiation environment. 

Artemis II astronauts will carry personal radiation sensors in their pockets, while detectors mounted throughout the cabin will track exposure levels. Additional monitors developed with the German Space Agency will measure high-energy particles believed to pose increased health risks.

AVATAR study

Radiation data will also inform one of the mission's most unusual experiments: the organ-on-a-chip devices containing the crew's living cells.

NASA will house the AVATAR tissue chips in a battery-powered box that regulates temperature and nutrient delivery throughout the flight. After the mission, scientists will analyze how gene activity changed within individual cells, comparing flight samples with copies on Earth. 

The work aims to reveal how deep-space radiation and weightlessness affect the development of blood cells. And it will also serve as a test case for whether these chips can predict health outcomes.

"This will be very important for building both our understanding of the stresses of just doing the very first Artemis II, but [also] later on, as we go and establish a sustained presence on the moon and then hopefully go to Mars," said Mark Clampin, deputy associate administrator for NASA science. "It's a way, maybe in the future, that we can actually build [personalized] health kits that help us ensure our astronauts are safe."

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Sri Lanks are not one of the favorites to win the 2026 T20 World Cup, but you can never count out the hosts. Playing in front of a passionate home support goes a long way, and although the final knockout rounds are all hosted by India, the Sri Lankan fans could well inspire their team to make the latter stages of this competition.

Sri Lanka start their campaign against Ireland. Fans will be expecting Sri Lanka to win this opening game comfortably. It's important that they do, as they'll be coming up against Australia later in Group B.

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Fresh off his historic Album of the Year win at the 2026 Grammys for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8 — a performance poised to become yet another culture-shifting moment on the world's biggest stage.

At the Grammys, the Puerto Rican superstar didn't shy away from politics, directly calling out U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a pointed "ICE out" during his acceptance speech for Música Urbana Album. Now, as he prepares for one of the most-watched performances in the world, the question remains: Will Bad Bunny bring that same unapologetic message to the Super Bowl?

Bad Bunny's history of speaking out against ICE

If Benito does take on ICE at the Super Bowl, it wouldn’t be the first time. In a September 2025 interview with i-D magazine, he said concerns over potential ICE raids and the safety of his Latino and Puerto Rican fans were a key reason he excluded the United States from his 2025–2026 DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny slams ICE during Grammys speech

"People from the U.S. could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world," he said. "But there was the issue that … ICE could be outside (my concert venue). And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about."

Instead, the artist staged a historic 31-date residency in Puerto Rico — one intentionally designed to prioritize local fans, keep ticket prices accessible, and inject more than $400 million into the island's economy. The decision underscored not only his connection to the island but also his ongoing concern for the communities most affected by immigration enforcement.

That awareness surfaced again during the Grammys telecast, when host Trevor Noah joked, "If things keep getting worse in America, can I come live with you in Puerto Rico?" Bad Bunny gently corrected him: "Puerto Rico is part of America." The moment landed lightly, but its implications were a reminder of Puerto Rico's complicated political status and the way Latinx communities are often treated as both central to and peripheral within American life.

His criticism of ICE has been consistent. Last June, Bad Bunny shared a video on his Instagram Story condemning federal agents operating in Puerto Rico, urging them to stop harassing people who were simply trying to work. With ICE operations intensifying under the Trump administration, his past comments suggest this activism is not a fleeting statement but a throughline in his career.

And as a Puerto Rican artist whose music openly celebrates the island, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Super Bowl stage became yet another place where he chooses to make that message heard.

Has Bad Bunny ever criticized President Trump?

While Bad Bunny has rarely named Donald Trump outright, his criticism of the former president — and the policies of his administration — has been clear. In 2024, the artist endorsed Kamala Harris for U.S. president, citing frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of Hurricane Maria and its devastating impact on Puerto Rico. He made the public endorsement in the wake of comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist remarks about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, where the island was referred to as a "floating island of garbage."

His commentary has also surfaced through his music. On this past Fourth of July, Bad Bunny released the music video for "NUEVAYoL," a salsa tribute to the Puerto Rican diaspora in New York.

The visual features the singer perched atop the Statue of Liberty, who wears a Puerto Rican flag across her forehead like a bandanna. In the final moments, a Trump-like voice plays over a radio broadcast, issuing an imagined apology to immigrants. "This country is nothing without the immigrants," the voice says, naming Mexicans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Colombians, Venezuelans, and Cubans in an unmistakable rebuke of Trump-era immigration rhetoric.

Tensions escalated further after the NFL announced Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem publicly criticized the decision, saying ICE agents would be "all over" the Super Bowl and suggesting the event should be reserved for "law-abiding Americans who love this country."

The following night, Bad Bunny addressed the backlash during his Saturday Night Live monologue. Speaking first in English, then in Spanish, he framed the moment as a collective victory for Latino communities in the United States, emphasizing their labor and cultural impact. "Our footprints and our contribution in this country," he said, "no one will ever be able to take that away or erase it." He closed with a pointed aside in English: "And if you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn."

Trump himself responded dismissively when asked about Bad Bunny in October, telling NewsMax he had "never heard of him" and questioning why the NFL selected him as the halftime performer. Just last month, he told the New York Post that he would not attend Super Bowl LX, citing Bad Bunny and opening act Green Day as reasons. "I'm anti-them," Trump said, "I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible."

We'll have to wait until Super Bowl Sunday to see if Benito responds.

So, will Bad Bunny mention ICE or Trump at the Super Bowl?

Whether or not Bad Bunny directly addresses politics at Super Bowl LX, the act of bringing Puerto Rican culture and its history to the world's biggest stage is itself a statement. For Bad Bunny, music and identity have always been inseparable, and this halftime show will surely be no exception.