Breaking down the symbolism in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show transformed the field in Santa Clara, California, into a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rican superstar infused the set with island symbols and a sense of Pan-Americanism. The show opened in a sugar cane field, honoring Puerto Rico’s agricultural past. Bad Bunny wore all white, echoing traditional jíbaro attire. The set featured Caribbean roadside stands, dominoes and a nod to boxing rivalries. Celebrities with ties to the Americas joined in, and Lady Gaga wore Puerto Rico’s national flower. The performance ended with a call for Pan-American unity.
As head of the actors guild, Sean Astin brings a little Rudy, a little Samwise, and a lot of fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Astin says he is happy to be at the head of the actors union at a vital moment. The 54-year-old actor from “The Lord of the Rings” films is the new president of the The actors union SAG-AFTRA. He’ll be leading the group as it begins contract talks with studios that last time led to a long strike. Astin says the union’s negotiators can’t give up any of the ground they earned during the 2023 strike, including higher wages and artificial intelligence protections. Astin says he intends to represent every member, from the biggest movie star to the most anonymous puppeteer.
Review: Bad Bunny brought Puerto Rico’s history and culture to a revolutionary Super Bowl show
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show that brought Puerto Rican culture and history to the fore. For years Bad Bunny has been one of the most-streamed artists on the planet. On Sunday, he made it clear that his global popularity translates seamlessly to the biggest stage in the U.S. He previously appeared during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIV in 2020 alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. At a press conference on Thursday, Bad Bunny promised to a huge party for his set. He also said he would bring his culture. He did both.
Movie Review: Stephen Curry’s animated basketball movie ‘GOAT’ is a disappointing air ball
“GOAT,” an animated basketball movie produced by Stephen Curry, disappoints with a predictable and saccharine script, The Associated Press’ Mark Kennedy says. Despite its vibrant world and quirky characters, the film falls flat. It follows Will Harris, a goat with dreams of becoming a basketball star, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin. Set in a chaotic urban landscape, the story features a high-intensity sport called roarball. Will’s journey to join the Thorns team feels like a mix of “The Karate Kid” and “Air Bud.” Directed by Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette, the film targets Gen-Alpha but struggles with its familiar redemption arc and lackluster humor.
Boy who appeared in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is not the 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
Social media users incorrectly identified a young boy who was part of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday as Liam Conejo Ramos. He’s the 5-year-old who, along with his father, was detained by immigration officials in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas. The boy in the halftime show was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a child actor from Costa Mesa, California, who is also 5 years old, according to his Instagram profile.
Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl 60 was a star-studded event with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams. Bad Bunny’s halftime show celebrated Puerto Rican culture with appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The performance featured Puerto Rican imagery and a real-life wedding. Green Day delivered a tribute to the NFL championship’s 60th anniversary with a mix of hits. Brandi Carlile and Charlie Puth performed patriotic songs, while Coco Jones opened with “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Celebrities like Travis Scott, JAY-Z and Brad Pitt were spotted at Levi’s Stadium, adding to the excitement of the event.
Sean Astin’s takes on the threat of AI, Fran Drescher and a ‘Goonies’ sequel
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quotes from SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin in an interview with The Associated Press. Astin, the newly elected head of the actors’ union, will be part of forthcoming negotiations with studios and streamers less than three years after the last strike. He says the thread of artificial intelligence has only become graver. He commends his predecessor Fran Drescher on her conflict resolution skills and says the rebranding of what was once the SAG Awards to the Actor Awards makes the point of the show more obvious. As for a “Goonies” sequel? Steven Spielberg is the decider.
Yes, there was a real wedding during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show featured a real wedding. About five minutes into the performance at Levi’s Stadium, a couple was married on stage. The officiant declared them husband and wife, and they shared a kiss surrounded by dancers and musicians. Lady Gaga and Los Sobrinos, a Puerto Rican salsa band, performed as part of the celebration. Bad Bunny later joined them for a song. His representative confirmed the couple was truly married during the show. The couple had invited Bad Bunny to their wedding, but he suggested they be part of his halftime show instead.
Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves. Their coats were unzipped Sunday and their gloves were pocketed. Climate Central says the timing of winter, the amount of snowfall and temperatures are all less reliable and less predictable because Earth is warming at a record rate. This poses a growing and significant challenge for organizers of winter sports. The International Olympic Committee says that staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of the effects of rising temperatures.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 15-21 includes Danielle Haim and Trevor Noah
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Feb. 15-21 include guitarist and drummer Danielle Haim of Haim, “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Comedian Trevor Noah turns 42, rapper Megan Thee Stallion hits 31 and “The Simpsons” cartoonist Matt Groening reaches 72. Other celebs with big days during the week include guitarist Gary Clark Jr., comedian Larry the Cable Guy and “Transformers” director Michael Bay. Actor Matt Dillon turns 62, rapper Dr. Dre reaches 61 and actor Molly Ringwald hits 58. Others celebrating are singer Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys, “Game of Thrones” actor Sophie Turner and comedian-director Jordan Peele.
