Global music sensation Bad Bunny is poised to discuss his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance this Thursday, fresh from his historic triumph at the Grammy Awards. The Puerto Rican superstar, who recently won Album of the Year for his all-Spanish-language album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," is expected to perform solely in Spanish during the show, placing Latin identity at the forefront of America's most-watched television event.
Grammy Winner to Reveal Details in San Francisco Interview
Bad Bunny will speak about the upcoming performance during a media session in San Francisco on Thursday, where Apple Music's Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden will interview him alongside other pregame performers. The session begins at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and will be broadcast on Apple Music's platform and social media sites including YouTube and Facebook.
Historic Grammy Achievement
The artist's recent Grammy victory marks a significant milestone, as it represents the first time an entirely Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize. Bad Bunny has cemented his status as one of the world's most streamed artists with acclaimed albums like "Un Verano Sin Ti" and his latest award-winning work.
What to Expect from the Performance
While the interview might reveal some details about Sunday's halftime show, headliners traditionally keep certain elements under wraps until the performance itself. Last year, Rihanna surprised viewers by revealing her second pregnancy during her 2023 Super Bowl show, demonstrating how artists often maintain an element of surprise.
Super Bowl Event Details and Additional Performers
The Super Bowl will take place on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, featuring a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Beyond Bad Bunny's headline halftime performance, the event boasts an impressive lineup of pregame entertainment.
Pregame Show Lineup
The pregame show will open with several notable performers in Northern California. Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will perform "America the Beautiful," and Coco Jones will deliver "Lift Every Voice and Sing." All these performances will be accompanied by American Sign Language interpretation, with Fred Beam signing the national anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing," while Julian Ortiz will interpret "America the Beautiful."
Green Day's Anniversary Celebration
Before the game begins, legendary Bay Area band Green Day will play a special set to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl. Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong has promised the band plans to "Get loud!" during their celebratory performance.
Historic Sign Language Inclusion
In another groundbreaking development, the halftime show will feature a multilingual signing program that includes Puerto Rican Sign Language, led by interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme. All signed performances for both the pregame and halftime shows will be presented in collaboration with Alexis Kashar of LOVE SIGN and Howard Rosenblum of Deaf Equality, ensuring greater accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl appearance follows his massively successful historic Puerto Rico residency last year, which attracted over half a million fans. His performance promises to be a cultural milestone, celebrating Latin music and identity on one of the world's biggest stages.
