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‘Made me feel proudly American’: stars react to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show

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Updated 9.2.2026
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Seattle Seahawks *New England Patriots Bad Bunny Sam Darnold Super Bowl

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Feb 9 Evening

4 articles|3 sources
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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 9

‘Made me feel proudly American’: stars react to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time show, a 13-minute performance viewed by an estimated 135.4 million people, featured rich references to Puerto Rican culture, politics, and history. The performance transformed Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, into a celebration of the island, showcasing scenes like sugarcane fields and a wedding ceremony. The show concluded with a message emphasizing love over hate. Celebrities have expressed support for the Grammy-winning artist's performance, particularly in response to criticism from figures like Trump. The show aimed to immerse viewers in Bad Bunny's world and deliver a powerful message of unity.

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Associated Press (AP)Feb 9

From Darnold’s big day to Bad Bunny and MVP Matthew Stafford returning, an eventful Super Bowl week

Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, won the game. Bad Bunny performed during the halftime show. During the week leading up to the game, New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams spoke to the media at Opening Night in San Jose, California. Also, Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford won the AP Most Valuable Player award at the NFL Honors award show in San Francisco.

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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 9

First Thing: Relentless Seahawks pummel Patriots to claim their second Super Bowl title

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, securing their second Super Bowl title and avenging their loss to the Patriots 11 years prior. Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican megastar, delivered a halftime performance celebrating Latino culture and heritage, largely in Spanish, which drew criticism from Donald Trump. Separately, in February 2007, the FBI interviewed Jeffrey Epstein's ranch manager as part of a child sexual abuse investigation in Florida, but the ranch received little scrutiny before Epstein's death.

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Al JazeeraFeb 9

Bad Bunny calls for unity during Super Bowl half-time show

In 2026, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time performance included a call for unity in the Americas. The performance, delivered primarily in Spanish, marked a historic moment for the Super Bowl. However, the set drew criticism from Donald Trump and his supporters. They labeled the performance as "woke" and "ridiculous," reacting negatively to the Spanish-language elements of the show. The controversy highlights a division in reactions to the artist's message and performance during the major sporting event.

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Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl half-time show.

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The Super Bowl half-time show invited an estimated 135.4 million viewers into Bad Bunny’s world.

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The half-time show included references to politics, history and Puerto Rican culture.

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Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl 60 against the New England Patriots.

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Super Bowl 60 took place on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Feb 9 Morning

5 articles|3 sources
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BBC News - WorldFeb 9

'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win

Seattle Seahawks fans celebrated their team's Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. The game was marked by a strong defensive performance from the Seahawks. In addition to the game, the Super Bowl also featured a half-time show by Bad Bunny. The 31-year-old artist's performance paid tribute to his Puerto Rican heritage. The show emphasized US unity while remaining largely apolitical. Fans of both the Seahawks and Patriots, as well as viewers of the half-time show, shared their reactions to the events.

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Associated Press (AP)Feb 9

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California, and surprised the audience by bringing out Lady Gaga as a special guest. The Super Bowl 60 matchup was between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Prior to the game, Green Day and Charlie Puth performed as part of the pregame entertainment. Charlie Puth sang the national anthem, while Brandi Carlile performed "America the Beautiful." Coco Jones also performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" during the pregame festivities.

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BBC News - WorldFeb 9

Bad Bunny piles on Puerto Rican patriotism at Super Bowl half-time show

Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl half-time show, becoming the first artist to perform entirely in Spanish. The performance, held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, showcased Puerto Rican culture through set design, cameos, and musical selections. The 14-minute set included guest appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, along with cameos from the likes of Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G and Jessica Alba. Bad Bunny performed a medley of his hits, incorporating imagery of a traditional Puerto Rican home and other cultural symbols. While many expected a political statement, Bad Bunny instead promoted American unity with messages of love and togetherness. The performance marked his first U.S. performance since releasing his Grammy-winning album.

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Al JazeeraFeb 9

Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Walker to beat Patriots

In Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Seattle's dominant defense, which sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye six times, proved crucial to their victory. The Seahawks' scoring included a touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to AJ Barner, a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, and five field goals by Jason Myers. The Patriots, seeking a record seventh Super Bowl title, struggled offensively until a late touchdown pass from Maye to Mack Hollins. Seattle's win avenged their Super Bowl loss to the Patriots 11 years prior.

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Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Lady Gaga appeared as a special guest during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.

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Green Day played a pregame show before Super Bowl 60.

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Charlie Puth performed the national anthem before the Super Bowl 60 game.

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Super Bowl 60 was played between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8, 2026.

Feb 8 Evening

2 articles|2 sources
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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 8

Super Bowl 2026: Seattle Seahawks v New England Patriots – live

The article previews the Super Bowl 2026 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara. It highlights the defensive coaching backgrounds of both head coaches, Mike Macdonald for the Seahawks and Mike Vrabel for the Patriots, contrasting with the current offensive dominance in the NFL. The author discusses fan allegiances and notes the Patriots' historical struggles to win Super Bowls on the West Coast. The editor reports a near 50-50 fan split at the stadium and mentions anti-ICE protests occurring near the stadium. The author predicts a Patriots victory, 27-17, based on Vrabel's game plan.

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Associated Press (AP)Feb 8

Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60

Super Bowl 60 will feature a matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The game is scheduled for February 7, 2026, and will be held in Stanford, California and San Jose, California. The Patriots are led by quarterback Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel, while the Seahawks are led by quarterback Sam Darnold and head coach Mike Macdonald. The provided content consists primarily of images and captions from practice venues leading up to the game, showcasing key figures from both teams. The article provides a preview of the upcoming Super Bowl.

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Seahawks are playing the Patriots in Super Bowl 2026.

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The Super Bowl is in Santa Clara.

— Tom Lutz

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New England has never won a Super Bowl on the west coast.

— Roger Kirkby

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Both coaches came from defensive backgrounds.

— Andrew Beaton of the WSJ

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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.