Overview
- Jay‑Z brushed off criticism in a brief exchange with TMZ, saying of Bad Bunny, “They love him, don’t let them fool you,” as his company Roc Nation oversees the booking.
- Roger Goodell reiterated the league will not replace the Puerto Rican star and called the choice carefully considered, expressing confidence the show will be a “united moment.”
- Quinnipiac University reported 48% support, 29% disapproval and 24% undecided on the selection, with Democrats largely approving (74%) and Republicans mostly disapproving (63%).
- Conservative pushback continues, including Turning Point USA planning an alternative halftime program and a Change.org campaign to swap in George Strait that has drawn roughly 95,000 signatures.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said ICE will conduct enforcement at the event, a point intersecting with Bad Bunny’s past concerns about immigration raids; Super Bowl LX is scheduled for February 2026 at Levi’s Stadium.