Excitement for Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
As the Super Bowl approaches, excitement builds around Bad Bunny’s upcoming halftime show, expected to be a landmark moment for Hispanic representation on such a prominent platform. Set to take place this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the Puerto Rican artist is anticipated to perform exclusively in Spanish, showcasing Latin culture in front of millions of viewers during one of America’s biggest sporting events.
Live Interview Insights
On Thursday morning, fans will be treated to insights from Bad Bunny himself during a live interview hosted by Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden at 10 a.m. Pacific Time in San Francisco, where the singer could share more details about his performance. The artist’s latest album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” recently garnered the title of Album of the Year at the Grammys, marking a historic achievement as it is the first fully Spanish-language album to earn this accolade. Bad Bunny has quickly ascended to become one of the most listened-to musicians globally, following the success of his record-breaking album “Un Verano Sin Ti.”
Pregame Festivities and Inclusivity
Last year, he captivated over half a million fans during his Puerto Rico residency, further solidifying his status as a global music phenomenon. Apple Music plans to stream the interview across its platform and popular social media channels such as YouTube and Facebook, although past Super Bowl performers have often kept certain elements of their shows tightly under wraps. Rihanna, for instance, used her halftime performance last year to announce her pregnancy, leaving audiences surprised.
The pregame festivities will begin with a roster of impressive acts, including Charlie Puth performing the national anthem, while Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will lend her voice to “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Inclusivity is a focus this year, with Fred Beam, a deaf artist, set to perform the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in American Sign Language, alongside Julian Ortiz who will sign “America the Beautiful.” Additionally, iconic band Green Day will perform to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl, with lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong teasing an energetic show.
Multilingual Sign Language Interpretation
In a notable first, the halftime show is set to feature multilingual sign language interpretation, including Puerto Rican Sign Language performed by interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme, ensuring a broader audience can engage with the performances during the event. Collaborative efforts with Alexis Kashar of LOVE SIGN and Howard Rosenblum of Deaf Equality emphasize a commitment to accessibility across all pregame and halftime programming.
For ongoing updates and further information regarding the Super Bowl, stay tuned as the event draws near.
