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Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl Halftime into a joyful, star-studded affair with Lady Gaga, Cardi B Young and more

Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl Halftime into a joyful, star-studded affair with Lady Gaga, Cardi B Young and more

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Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl Halftime into a joyful, star-studded affair with Lady Gaga, Cardi B Young and more According to Bad Bunny’s rep, Karol G, Cardi B Young, Miko Jessica Alba, and Pedro Pascal were seen dancing beneath the casita’s roof on Sunday night as the performance progressed via a fictitious sugar-cane field, a massive dance floor crowded with enthusiastic dancers, and a real wedding. Super Bowl Halftime Show: Before the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, Bad Bunny made a promise that “the world will dance.” His exuberant, extravagant, unrepentant, unity-themed performance did not let down as he and Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and numerous other artists sped through a medley of his songs, introducing both himself and them to many of the over 100 million viewers. Puerto Rican traditions take centre stage The elaborate set featured a house (similar to the one in his “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency in Puerto Rico, which was teased in Variety’s Bad Bunny cover story last June) that transformed …

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Here’s some things to expect and what they mean

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Here’s some things to expect and what they mean

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NEW YORK — There are stages, and then there is the Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Here’s some things to expect and what they mean On Sunday, fresh off his historic win at the Grammys for his love letter to Puerto Rico, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Bad Bunny will once again surprise audiences with a performance that is gearing up to be a landmark moment for Latino culture. But what can you expect from his set? Apple Music’s Zane Lowe mentioned that Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance is 13 minutes long during an interview with the superstar on Thursday. Historically, they run 12 to 15 minutes. In the same conversation, Bad Bunny offered few specifics about what viewers will see Sunday. “It’s going to be a huge party,” he said, playfully dodging questions about surprise guests and other details. “What people can expect from me … I want to bring to the stage, of course, a lot of my culture. But I really don’t, I don’t want to give …

Drake subtly responds to Kendrick Lamar after Super Bowl diss, ‘I never died’

Drake subtly responds to Kendrick Lamar after Super Bowl diss, ‘I never died’

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Drake has seemingly addressed his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. Following the Super Bowl halftime show, where the latter performed the infamous diss track, Not Like Us, the Canadian rapper subtly changed the lyrics of his song, Knife Talk, during a show in Australia. Drake seemingly responds to Kendrick Lamar with lyric alteration Drake seemingly responds to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl diss As part of his Anita Max Win Tour, the God’s Plan hitmaker recently made a stop in Melbourne, where he switched up the lyric to his 2021 track from his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy. The 38-year-old rapper’s move to alter the track has led social media users to believe he did so as a response to Lamar. ALSO READ: Barstool’s Dave Portnoy brutally slams Patrick Mahomes after Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss: ‘Tom Brady has never…’ In the original track, Drake raps, “Beef is live, spoiler alert, this n***a dies.” However, during Monday’s show, he changed the lyric to: “Beef is live, spoiler alert, I never died.” As video clips from the …

Kendrick Lamar Will Not Be Paid For Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance; Here’s Why

Kendrick Lamar Will Not Be Paid For Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance; Here’s Why

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Last Updated:February 11, 2025, 00:37 IST Despite months of preparation, Kendrick Lamar won’t receive any payment for his Super Bowl halftime show performance, though expenses are covered. Kendrick Lamar during his performance at Super Bowl Halftime. [Courtesy: YouTube/NFL] Kendrick Lamar has spent months preparing for his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show performance, following his announcement as the headliner in September 2024. However, despite the high profile of the event, Lamar won’t be receiving any payment for his performance. The Grammy-winning artist, fresh off his five Grammy wins for “Not Like Us,” will take the stage for the high-profile event after his 2022 appearance alongside Los Angeles hip-hop icons like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Lamar made waves with his statement, asserting, “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one,” following his Super Bowl announcement. Though the Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most-watched television events annually, typically lasting 12-15 minutes, artists do not receive a paycheck for …

Drake’s whereabouts revealed as he misses Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show

Drake’s whereabouts revealed as he misses Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show

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Drake will not be in the U.S. to witness his long-time rival Kendrick Lamar take the stage for the highly anticipated Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show this Sunday. Instead, the God’s Plan rapper will be performing in Melbourne, Australia, as part of the first stop on his Anita Max Win Tour, which includes four concerts in the city. While Lamar commands the spotlight at the big game, Drake will be focused on his own tour across the globe. Drake will miss Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show as he performs in Melbourne for his tour. (AP Photo)(AP) Also Read: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance: Here’s why he won’t be paid big bucks Drake busy on tour during Lamar’s halftime performance Just days after Lamar won five Grammy’s for his diss track, Not Like Us which includes defamatory words for Drake, the latter set out on a new tour in Perth Australia. The Hotline Bling rapper will be busy with his Australia tour all through March 16. According to a video shared by a fan …

Kendrick Lamar hints at Super Bowl halftime show theme amid leaked details

Kendrick Lamar hints at Super Bowl halftime show theme amid leaked details

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Kendrick Lamar is gearing up for a historic performance at this Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, where he will make his mark as the first solo hip-hop artist to take the stage at the Caesars Superdome. At 37 years old and with an extensive catalogue of Grammy-winning hits, Lamar is set to deliver a performance unlike any other. With the world watching, he has teased some exciting plans for his highly anticipated appearance, promising fans a show that will live up to the hype. Kendrick Lamar hints at a storytelling theme for his historic Super Bowl halftime show amid leaked details, adding to the excitement. Mike Coppola/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Coppola / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) Also Read: ‘Elon stole my Nazi swag’: Kanye West’s latest anti-semitic rant on X Kendrick Lamar teases theme of his Super Bowl performance During an Apple Music press conference ahead of the show at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, the rapper was asked what people should …

How Usher ensured JAY-Z had ‘no choice’ but him for Super Bowl halftime show

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Usher had his eyes set on the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas, and he went the extra mile to make sure it happened. Here’s how he orchestrated a sitsuation that left JAY-Z with “no choice.” LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Usher performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images via AFP) Vegas dreams and extended residency When Usher learned the Super Bowl would hit Vegas, he decided to make it his moment. In an interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, Usher spilled the beans, saying, “I’m staying here and I’m giving [JAY-Z] no choice.” To achieve this, he extended his Vegas residency, leaving JAY-Z with little wiggle room. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Usher’s strategic move Usher was determined to be the undeniable choice for the Halftime Show. He explained, “There’s nobody else who could play – hello? I’m here.” Confident in his plan, Usher believed that …

Super Bowl 2024: Why Justin Bieber didn’t perform with Usher at halftime

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Why Justin Bieber skipped Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show: fans wonder Usher delivered a stunning performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, with Alicia Keys and H.E.R. joining him on stage. But many fans were left disappointed by the no-show of Justin Bieber, who was rumoured to be part of the show. Justin Bieber disappointed his fans by skipping the Super Bowl halftime show with Usher(AP/AFP) Bieber, who collaborated with Usher on the popular song Somebody to Love, was seen in the audience with his wife, Hailey Bieber, instead of performing with his mentor. This raised eyebrows, as earlier reports indicated that Bieber and Usher were in discussions about a possible joint appearance. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Earlier TMZ even reported that Usher “has been hitting up Justin Bieber lately to talk about the prospect of JB joining him during the Super Bowl Halftime Show … which now sounds like a very real possibility. Still no word on whether Justin agreed—but we know they’ve been chatting …