Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 03:58 PM

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The Super Bowl featured a star-studded halftime performance headlined by Bad Bunny, with appearances from Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Cardi B, and others. The performance, described as a celebration of Puerto Rican culture, included a medley of hits sung primarily in Spanish, traditional imagery, and even a live wedding on stage. Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton made a public appearance together, fueling romance speculation. The performance was described as "joyous, elaborate, unapologetic" by Variety Magazine.

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Key Player Opposition Context

NBC News 30% Spotify 30% Jessica Alba ×240% Pedro Pascal 40% United States 40% Kim Kardashian 50% Lewis Hamilton 50% Cardi B ×360% Ricky Martin ×360% Puerto Rico ×470% Lady Gaga (Stefani Germanotta) ×470% Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) ×990%

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