Overview
- Turning Point USA announced Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett for its “All-American Halftime Show,” scheduled to run during the Super Bowl halftime window on Sunday, Feb. 8, around 8 p.m. ET.
- TPUSA says the show will stream on its YouTube, X, and Rumble channels and air on partner platforms including Daily Wire+, Real America’s Voice, TBN, CHARGE!, The National News Desk/NTD.com, and OAN.
- Goodell reiterated the league’s support for Bad Bunny following his Grammy wins, emphasizing that the star understands the halftime role as a unifying platform.
- NFL officials framed the booking as part of a broader global strategy, with senior executive Jon Barker saying Bad Bunny is the right artist to help expand the league’s international reach.
- The debate intensified after Bad Bunny’s “ICE out” Grammys remarks, and NFL security leaders said they are confident ICE will not be part of Super Bowl operations.