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Goodell Defends Bad Bunny as Super Bowl Halftime Star
10/25/2025
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Story summary
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended Bad Bunny as February 8, 2026 Super Bowl halftime headliner amid backlash from conservatives including U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Bad Bunny is the first male Latin American artist to headline halftime show, chosen for his global popularity.
- The NFL stands by the decision and rejects calls for replacing Bad Bunny.
- Support from Jennifer Lopez and Shakira reinforces endorsement of Spanish-language music amid debates about diversity.
