Overview
- Bad Bunny remains set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, confirmed by the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation.
- On October 7, President Donald Trump told Newsmax he had “never heard of” the artist and called the NFL’s decision “absolutely ridiculous,” adding fresh political heat to the booking.
- Bad Bunny addressed critics while hosting SNL’s Season 51 premiere on October 4, praising Latino contributions and closing with a bilingual nod that viewers have “four months to learn” Spanish.
- The episode featured an English-language homage to El Chavo del Ocho with Bad Bunny as Quico and a surprise appearance by Jon Hamm as Profesor Jirafales, underscoring the show’s cultural messaging.
- Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said ICE would be present around the Super Bowl to detain migrants, a stance echoed by Corey Lewandowski, while subsequent reporting cited White House statements that there are no raid plans for now.