Overview

• Santana issued a statement calling viral claims that he opposed Bad Bunny’s booking “totally false” and voiced full support for the artist, with his manager warning about AI-driven trolling.
• Bad Bunny remains the confirmed headliner for Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara under the NFL’s partnership with Apple Music and Roc Nation.
• Conservative figures escalated criticism of the choice, with President Donald Trump calling it “crazy” and House Speaker Mike Johnson labeling it a “terrible decision,” as some commentators wrongly questioned whether Bad Bunny is an American artist.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said ICE agents would be present at the event, echoing enforcement rhetoric that Bad Bunny previously cited when avoiding mainland U.S. tour dates over concerns for fans.
• Turning Point USA announced an alternate “All American Halftime Show,” while industry tracker Luminate reported roughly a 26% rise in U.S. on‑demand streams for Bad Bunny following the NFL announcement.