Bad Bunny made history on Sunday night (Feb. 8) by becoming the first Latin artist to deliver a Super Bowl halftime show primarily in Spanish. The Puerto Rican superstar opened with “Tití Me Preguntó” surrounded by traditional local elements including pava hats, street vendors, and men playing dominos. He performed “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Voy a Llevarte a PR,” and “Safaera” alongside a legion of backing dancers, while transforming the field into a Puerto Rico vecindad, complete with a barber shop, liquor store, and other customary neighborhood stops. Lady Gaga surprised the audience by appearing for a salsa version of “Die With a Smile,” backed by Los Pleneros de la Cresta, before transitioning to his salsa hit “Baile Inolvidable” as an actual wedding and reception took place around them.
Bad Bunny’s stage set featured his traditional pink house La Casita where celebrities like Jessica Alba, Karol G, Cardi B, and Pedro Pascal were gathered to watch his performance. Ricky Martin also made a special appearance for a brief version of “Lo Que Le Paso a Hawaii.” Additional songs in Bad Bunny’s rapid fire set included “Nuevayol,” “El Apagon,” and “Cafe con Ron.” He concluded with “DtMf” amid fireworks, shouting “God bless America!” while proudly name checking every Latin American country as the scoreboard flashed in giant letters, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
Earlier in the day, Green Day performed during the game’s kickoff show, which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl. The Bay Area punk group played “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and “American Idiot,” apparently singing the uncensored lyrics “the subliminal mind-f**k America” during the broadcast, though NBC censors garbled the audio. Grammy-winning singer Coco Jones delivered a stirring rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was followed by Brandi Carlile performing a wonderful version of “America the Beautiful.” New Jersey native Charlie Puth sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” shortly before kickoff, accompanying himself on the national anthem by playing a Rhodes electric piano. Puth’s anthem performance also featured an impressive joint flyover by Navy and Air Force aircrafts that brought the pre-game festivities to a memorable close. (Variety)
Turning Point USA’s ‘All-American’ halftime show countered Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance with performances by Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, celebrating faith, family, and patriotism. The 15-minute event featured country and rock hits, delivering music-focused entertainment for a conservative audience.
Brad Arnold, lead vocalist and founding member of rock band 3 Doors Down, died at age 47 following his battle with stage 4 cancer. The band announced on Instagram on Saturday (Feb. 7) that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer” with “his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side.” In May 2025, Arnold revealed he was fighting stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had spread to his lung, telling fans at the time, “That’s not real good,” while adding “We serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything. So I have no fear.” Arnold formed 3 Doors Down in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, with his high school friends.
Their breakthrough hit, “Kryptonite,” reached No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100 in 2000, while 2002’s “When I’m Gone” spent 17 weeks atop the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group. The band’s debut album, The Better Life, sold 7 million copies and peaked at No. 7 on Billboard 200. Arnold is the second original member of the group to die, following the 2016 death of guitarist Matt Roberts from an accidental prescription drug overdose. (Rolling Stone)
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has resigned from the heavy metal band, forcing the cancellation of their upcoming 50th anniversary tour. The 70-year-old singer suffers from degenerative arthritis and has undergone multiple surgeries to continue performing, only able to play “a few songs at a time in pain,” according to a statement shared on Snider’s personal Instagram on Friday (Feb. 6). Snider recently discovered his intense performing style has also damaged his heart. “I don’t know of any other way to rock. The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self,” Snider said. The statement concluded by adding, “In the immortal words of Dirty Harry, ‘A man’s got to know his limitations.’ Sadly, Dee Snider now knows his.” Bandmates Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda called Snider’s departure “sudden and unexpected,” saying the band’s future will be decided soon. (UPI)
Neil Young has canceled his planned 2026 tour dates across the U.K. and Europe with The Chrome Hearts. The 80-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced the decision on Friday (Feb. 6) in a message on his official website. Young revealed to his fans that “I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. I do love playing LIVE and being with you and the Chrome Hearts.” The tour was scheduled to begin June 17 in Bodelva, England, and run through July 26 in Udine, Italy, with Elvis Costello and the Imposters set to open select shows. Young’s Chrome Hearts lineup includes guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony Logerfo, and organist Spooner Oldham. (Billboard)
Rock the Country’s July 25-26 South Carolina stop in Anderson has been canceled after multiple artists exited the festival tour this week. Creed, Shinedown, Ludacris, Morgan Wade, and Carter Faith have all recently departed the lineup, with Anderson County administrators notified of the cancellation on Feb. 5. No official reason was given for dropping the South Carolina dates. Seven other tour stops remain scheduled, including Texas in May and New York in September. Shinedown announced their exit on Instagram on Friday (Feb. 6), stating “Shinedown is everyone’s band. We feel that we have been given a platform to bring all people together through the power of music and song.” The band added, “Our band’s purpose is to unite, not divide. With that in mind, we have made the decision that we will not be playing the Rock the Country festival.” The tour features Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, and other predominantly country artists. (Billboard)
Taylor Swift appeared in a prerecorded video segment during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, offering gratitude and encouragement to competitors worldwide. Wearing Team USA apparel, she praised their dedication and resilience while wishing them a meaningful Olympic experience. The message aired Friday as her new “Opalite” video debuted.
Sting hilariously introduces Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso’s delayed album ‘Free Spirits’ in a mock wellness infomercial. In the ad, he explains that after their first release faltered under pressure, the duo recorded a new record at the Free Spirits Wellness Center. Sting confirms he will be featured on one of the songs. ‘Free Spirits’ arrives March 19th.