R&B singer Chris Brown is under fire once again after making a shady comment about Bad Bunny‘s Super Bowl Halftime performance, which continues to make waves in pop culture.

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio, gave NFL fans the perfect Super Bowl gift, combining some of his greatest hits in a festive performance meant to honor his culture.

Bad Bunny’s performance also featured a slew of celebrity cameos, including Cardi B, Jessica Alba, and Ricky Martin.

Bad Bunny delivered a powerhouse performance during Super Bowl 60, dancing, singing, and moving across the massive football field to his chart-topping albums and hip-shaking singles.

Bad Bunny sang entirely in Spanish and united audiences worldwide to his songs like “Tití Me Preguntó” and “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” Also during his set, Bad Bunny surprised viewers with a special performance of the salsa-inspired “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga.

Bad Bunny received praise from major celebrities about his awe-inspiring set, including words of affirmation from actress Kerry Washington, actor Ben Stiller, and others.

One celebrity, however, who felt the opposite about Bad Bunny’s stellar show was singer Chris Brown, who shaded the Puerto Rican artist on Instagram.

Brown shared a post on his Instagram Stories in which he clearly took a dig at Bad Bunny, who reigned as the most-streamed artist on Spotify globally in 2025.

“I THINK ITS [sic] SAFE TO SAY.. THEY NEED ME!” Brown wrote atop a black screen with white text. The “Say Goodbye” singer even added a winking face emoji, seemingly implying that he knew his statement would be perceived as controversial.

Brown’s comments echo those of many Republican leaders, who voiced frustration with the NFL’s decision to have Bad Bunny headline such a coveted gig. “It’s so shameful that they’ve decided to pick somebody who just seems to hate America so much to represent them at the halftime game,” Department of Homeland Security adviser Corey Lewandowski said, according to ESPN.

The NFL, however, stood by its decision to have Bad Bunny headline this year’s performance, citing the league’s desire to expand its reach beyond the United States and connect with its growing Latino audience.

“It is a community of more than 70 million people here in the U.S. … so it was very important for us to ensure that we were relevant,” said Marissa Solis, the NFL’s senior vice president of global brand and consumer marketing.

Brown’s comment didn’t garner support from onlookers, many of whom criticized the “Kiss Kiss” singer and blasted him for spewing negativity.

“I hate when artists do that. Let dude have his moment,” someone wrote, while another used his own lyric against him, adding, “I don’t see how you can hate from outside the club, you can’t even get in.”

Another user said Bad Bunny was the performer the world needed right now. “Even if you don’t understand Spanish, I thought representation matters,” they added.

Someone else called Brown “corny” for his words, and another said he sounded “bitter as f-ck.”

Despite the negativity, Bad Bunny refused to let anyone rain on his parade. In an interview before the big moment, Bad Bunny implied that he was feeling beside himself.

As far as Candace Owens is concerned, both the Super Bowl and Turning Point’s Halftime shows were not her cup of tea.

The political commentator, famous for her honesty and biting remarks, did not hold back while addressing this year’s halftime performances. Unlike previous years, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chose to host its own event to stand against Bad Bunny’s non-English performance.

Candace Owens found fault with both events, dropping her thoughts in a series of tweets that naturally got fans debating with the political activist.

Owens had plenty to say after the NFL and TPUSA’s Halftime performances on X, stressing that she wasn’t a fan of both shows. “I am sorry, but I hate both options,” she began, calling out Bad Bunny for not performing a single song in English.

As for the TPUSA, Owens accused them of spreading a false narrative about their performance. “We have an organization that scammed its views by paying platform advertisers, followed by influencers to pretend they broke records,” she wrote.

“The left vs. right grift is actually boring now. What exactly are we doing here, America?” Owens wondered. She doubled down on her stance in a second tweet, implying she disliked the Super Bowl Halftime Show because of its alleged backers.

In the second tweet, Owens noted that she would love to watch a Super Bowl Halftime performance that’s centered on “meritocracy” and songs in English. Most importantly, she did not want to watch a show that was “sponsored by pedophiles and human traffickers.”

When a fan called her out for slamming Bad Bunny for not performing in English, Owens reiterated that she wasn’t against the artist but wanted to listen to a performance in English. She added that she actually enjoyed Spanish music; however, “it’s an American football game, so the show should have been tailored to that.”

Besides Bad Bunny’s non-English performance, Owens had a bigger problem with TPUSA’s halftime show, particularly their alleged views. She sided with a fan who called out the Charlie Kirk conservative foundation for lying about having five million live viewers during their event.

In her response to the fan’s theory about TPUSA, Owens claimed that the problem with people who have a lot of money that they didn’t earn is not understanding how things actually work. She shared a screenshot of the halftime show performance on YouTube, showing only 10K views.

“No, this is not a possible result if you truly had 5.2 million live viewers,” Owens said about the love number of views. “Sorry, America, everything is still fake and gay until further notice.” She doubled down on accusing TPUSA of falsifying their view counts in another tweet, writing:

“Note: what they will do now is spend an offensive amount on YouTube ads overnight to bring their viewership up while we sleep.”

Owens claimed the tactic was previously used by Jeremy Boreing, the former CEO of The Daily Wire, when his razor commercial flopped. “When you wake up tomorrow, this video will have north of 50 million views,” the political commentator theorized.

Although Bad Bunny concluded his halftime performance with a plea for love and unity in America, the heartwarming moment did not move President Donald Trump. He slammed the show in a heated Truth Social rant, labeling the event “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!”

“It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence,” Trump argued. He noted that Bad Bunny performing in his native language made it impossible for anyone to understand him, and he also disliked his “disgusting” dancing.

Trump stressed that the performance was not appropriate for children and doubled down on Bad Bunny’s show being “a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country.” He concluded his rant with a warning to the NFL, asking the football foundation to “immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule.”

Kaitlyn Bristowe is getting candid with her fans about her struggles and challenges.

The podcaster opened up about using humor to get through some of the tough times in her life, which she summarized in a carousel of pictures on her Instagram page as she continues to deal with her stepfather’s cancer diagnosis, which was confirmed last August.

Kaitlyn Bristowe joined her fellow Hollywood figures last month to speak on the current political climate in America, which has witnessed several activities from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, including an incident in Minnesota, which left a few people injured and one person dead.

The media personality hopped on her Instagram to share a few candid posts of herself posing with a faux moustache and flaunting her toned mid-section in a cropped ash top, followed by another picture of a broken candle case.

Bristowe added one more image of a car tyre catching a nail, as the next image showed an emotional Bristowe posing for a selfie with tears in her eyes. The former reality star also shared a mirror picture of herself in a hospital robe, wearing a pair of white sneakers, socks, and black joggers.

The Canadian television personality added another image of herself in navy blue joggers and socks lying idly on a suitcase. She accompanied the post with a very emotional caption, which read:

“Humor helps, and I believe I have been handling a lot with grace, but.. I have to be honest. I’m feeling really down, challenged, stuck, and hard on myself. I just had the most epic breakdown. Not looking for sympathy, just sharing. I’ll come out of it.”

Bristowe reacted to the shooting of the Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti, citing her frustration and disappointment at things being worse in 2026 as regards the current situation in America.

The Blast noted that the media personality admitted that she feels guilty over the incident in Nashville, and it took her a lengthy period to finally share the post from a place of honesty.

The podcaster lamented at the unreasonable killings that these raids have left in their wake. She emphasized that they are real people and real families whose loved ones have now had to cope with their loss, adding that the public is obsessed with headlines, and then we are obsessed with forgetting them.

She explained that her reason for not posting about the shooting immediately was because of all the performative concern surrounding it, and she did not want to show sympathy for clout while making content at the expense of one’s loss.

Bristowe added that she actually learned of the situation when she was confronted directly in her inbox about her silence.

Bristowe concluded that compassion over the Minnesota shootings should never be treated like competition, and grief should never be compared because the fear in the world right now is all-encompassing, and everyone is on edge with their emotions towards one another.

The media personality affirmed that while the family was devastated by the news, she remained hopeful that he would heal from the disease and asked that her fans send up some words of prayer for her family as they cope with their new normal.

Bristowe concluded the post by emphasizing that her stepdad is a priority to her and their blended family after spending all these years together. In her words:

“It was really special to spend the last few days playing cards, eating home-cooked meals, and just telling each other how much we cherish our family’s relationship. Time is so precious.”

The 40-year-old had been vocal about her admiration for her biological father and her stepfather, with frequent posts on social media raving about their bond.

She noted that she had maintained a very close relationship with her dad since she was little, including him being a great listener and a very supportive rock in her life and endeavors.

Last April, the star addressed another issue in her life, this time, her allegedly parasitic romance with her ex, where she revealed that there was a serious, unequal financial relationship.

The reality star detailed how she often had to approach Tartick to split the bills for their financial responsibilities, which often made her feel used and cheated. Bristowe claimed that her ex milked their relationship to boost his public image.

She also claimed that after their separation, he failed to defend or protect her from the constant attacks from people who accused her of constantly sabotaging every reasonable relationship in her life.

The television personality slammed her ex, whom she met on the set of the “Bachelorette,” in 2018 for failing to defend her from the ill comments.

The 40-year-old continued that her ex exposed her to more attacks from internet trolls despite their initial promise to constantly protect each other, even when it gets nearly impossible to set judgment aside and be objective.

Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul called on his social media followers to turn off their televisions during the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny. Jake’s older brother, Logan Paul, weighed in on the artist choice, but he did not share Jake’s view.

Jake later clarified his statements, explaining why he was against Bad Bunny while stressing that he loves Puerto Rico, where he now lives.

On February 8, the night before Super Bowl LX, Jake posted on X, writing that he would be “purposefully turning off the halftime show.”

He addressed his followers, urging them to come together to show “big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences,” referring to the NFL’s decision to choose Bad Bunny as the 2026 halftime performer.

“Turn off this halftime. A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that,” he continued.

In September 2025, the NFL announced Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl performer. There was immediate backlash from some people, who argued that he wouldn’t be a good fit for the event since he sings in his native tongue.

The NFL stood by its decision, with Commissioner Roger Goodell, saying, “We’re confident it’s going to be a great show. He understands the platform that he’s on, and I think it’s going to be exciting and a united moment.”

A few hours after Jake’s post, Logan replied, saying that while he loves his brother, he doesn’t agree with his statements regarding Bad Bunny. “Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island,” he wrote.

The comments section was divided, with some in agreement with Logan, while others were on Jake’s side. Still, there were others who questioned Logan’s stance, as just a day prior to his post, he was asked at a public event whether he was excited for the halftime show, and he answered with a forceful, “No.”

Many users commented on Jake’s post, with some calling him out for his statement. One user wrote, “Calling Puerto Ricans ‘fake Americans’ is discriminatory nonsense — they’ve been U.S. citizens since 1917…” Another wrote, “Bro you can’t talk about ‘fake Americans’ when you moved from the US to Puerto Rico to avoid taxes.”

A few, however, agreed, saying, “AMEN brother… I just became a fan.” Another simply wrote, “I won’t be watching.”

Several hours after his post, Jake again tweeted, saying that his message was “misinterpreted.” He specifically clarified his statement about Bad Bunny being a “fake American” by saying he wrote those words because “of his values and criticism of our great country.”

In March 2021, Logan moved to Puerto Rico to reportedly focus on training for his exhibition match with Floyd Mayweather in June that same year. As he said, per the New York Post, he fell in love with the country and decided to stay there.

In 2023, Jake also moved to Puerto Rico and purchased a $16 million mansion in Dorado. He spent millions more on upgrades for the property, increasing the property’s value to an estimated $20 million, per Realtor.

In his podcast, “Impaulsive,” podcast, Logan explained his move to Puerto Rico, citing the significantly lower amount of tax he has to pay, apart from other reasons.