Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny took the stage for the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara, California, as the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the New England Patriots. He was joined on stage by singer Lady Gaga, who sang ‘I Wanna Be By Your Side.’
Super Bowl LX – Half-Time Show – New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, USA – February 8, 2026 Bad Bunny performs during the half-time show. (Reuters)Also read: Super Bowl 2026: Patriots’ Mack Hollins goes viral as he arrives in prison jumpsuit, Hannibal Lecter-style mask | watch
Other performers shineBefore kickoff, San Francisco Bay Area punk-pop legends Green Day performed a snippet of their iconic song “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” honoring a parade of former Super Bowl MVPs.
Local heroes Steve Young, Joe Montana and Jerry Rice joined the celebration of 60 years of Super Bowls on the field.
Then, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Durant and Trey Cool powered through Green Day classics including “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and “American Idiot.”
For more soulful tunes, Brandi Carlyle performed “America, the Beautiful,” Charlie Puth performed a big and soulful “Star-Spangled Banner,” and Coco Jones mixed elements of both in her rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
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Trump absent from Super BowlPresident Donald Trump did not attend the game but sent a message congratulating both teams hours before kickoff.
In his statement, Trump described the Super Bowl as “more than just a championship,” calling it a uniquely American tradition that reflects passion and perseverance.
“The players and coaches on the field bring years of hard work, preparation and commitment to football’s biggest night,” Trump said in the message.
“Across the country, millions of fans come together to cheer on their team and share a moment in history. Today, every American is a football fan.”
Trump made history by becoming the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl in 2025, attending the game in New Orleans.
(with input from AP)
