Overview
- Reports of a canceled halftime show were debunked, with the NFL and Bad Bunny making no announcement of any change to the Feb. 8, 2026 performance at Levi’s Stadium.
- The White House said there is no concrete plan for immigration raids at the Super Bowl, with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt noting no tangible operation is set at this time.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized the NFL and said ICE would enforce the law at the event, echoing adviser Corey Lewandowski’s warning that no venue is off-limits.
- MAGA-aligned figures escalated criticism of the selection, including Danica Patrick objecting to non-English songs and commentators attacking Bad Bunny’s stance on immigration.
- WWE star Damian Priest said he is willing to join Bad Bunny onstage, as celebrity reactions and potential collaborations continue to surface.