Bad Bunny Halftime Kid In Show NOT 5-year-old Detained By ICE ... Child Actor

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The kid who got a Grammy from Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl Halftime Show was NOT the 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota last month ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Bunny's big set was filled with plenty of cultural references, cameo appearances and dancing ... but folks who anticipated Benito to echo his Grammy night with a direct "ICE out" message never got it.

One moment -- where Benito bends over and hands a trophy to a kid -- had a ton of people talking online ... as the belief was it was Liam Ramos, who was detained outside his home after walking home from school on Jan. 20.

TPUSA Super Bowl Halftime Show Kid Rock Goes Toe to Toe W/Bad Bunny In Rival Concert

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While Bad Bunny took one of the world's biggest stages Sunday, rocking the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show from Levi's Stadium, Kid Rock tried to outshine BB with his own concert for Turning Point USA.

As expected ... KR brought the crowd to their feet, starting out strong with his 1999 hit "Bawitdaba."

The crowd went absolutely insane for his trademark high energy, but it looked like the backup track did most of the heavy lifting.

Super Bowl LX Seahawks Win!!!

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Revenge 11 years in the making -- the Seattle Seahawks just beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX ... easily running away with the 29-13 victory!!

The game was a rematch of an epic showdown in 2015 ... which the Pats won in dramatic fashion.

But it was all Seahawks this time around ... with the Seattle defense having its way against Drake Maye and co.

Bad Bunny Crushes Super Bowl Halftime ... Featuring Gaga, Ricky Martin, Puerto Rico!!!

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Bad Bunny just pulled out all the stops for his Super Bowl Halftime Show ... using his spotlight to bring Puerto Rico to Levi's Stadium -- with a bunch of surprise appearances in the process!!

Benito shut it all the way down in Santa Clara, CA ... giving music fans a breather from the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks showdown with a hit-packed, nonstop party.

BB ran through his hits  ... starting it off with "Tití Me Preguntó," and going on to deliver an eclectic, high-energy set loaded with swagger and slick visuals while rocking an all-white custom fit -- nope, not a dress ... but we already put those rumors to bed.

Not Seen the Sun in Days? Nice, If You're Vampire 🧛🏻‍♂️ Cool Gadgets to Fight Winter Blues

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Wendy Williams Dad Dead at 94

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Wendy Williams’ father, Thomas Williams Sr., has died … a deeply emotional loss that comes as Wendy continues her ongoing legal fight over her court ordered guardianship.

Wendy’s niece, Alex Finnie confirmed Thomas’ passing Sunday on social media, sharing a tribute honoring his life and legacy. He died just days before his 95th birthday.

No cause of death has been released.

Stars & Scars You Be the Judge

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Bad Bunny steps into the Super Bowl spotlight and controversy, plus President Trump's racist Obama post, Lindsey Vonn's quest for an Olympic miracle, and Kim Kardashian racing into love. So, we gotta ask ...

Guess Who This Fan-Favorite NBA Star Is!

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We all know basketball players have some of the most recognizable faces out there ... can you guess who this fan-favorite NBA star is?

We caught up with this pro baller all the way back in 2018 when he was leaving a hotel in NYC ... and he got right to signing autographs for his adoring fans.

He didn't really say much while giving his fans his John Hancock -- but they were stoked regardless!

Kim K & Lewis Hamilton We're Dating!!!

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It's official ... Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are an item!

The couple confirmed their relationship with a public appearance, showing up at Super Bowl LX together and getting super close in the stands.

This comes just after their romantic escapade in Paris, France, earlier this month.

Super Bowl LX ICE Protest Breaks Out In Streets Near Stadium

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Even with no plans of making arrests at Levi's Stadium, ICE's presence was apparently still unwanted Sunday ... judging by the protest that broke out against them.

TMZ has video from the demonstration outside Super Bowl LX, where activists peacefully gathered to profess their distaste for ICE's aggressive tactics.

Waving "Anti-ICE" and "Anti-Trump" flags, people marched along the street accompanied by officers on horseback.

Super Bowl LX Charlie Puth Hits All the Right Notes With Nat'l Anthem

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Charlie Puth soared at the Super Bowl with his rendition of the National Anthem, and, folks, Taylor Swift was right ... he should be a bigger artist!

The singer-songwriter was backed by a band and an absolutely celestial choir, fitted out in all white to match their angelic voices.

Players, coaches and fans alike were visibly moved as Puth acted out nearly every singer's dream, killing it on one of the world's biggest stages.

Super Bowl LX ICE Ads Spotted Outside Levi's Stadium

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ICE announced they wouldn't be running immigration enforcement at Levi's Stadium during Super Bowl LX, but their presence was still felt.

Ads for the agency were spotted around the venue before the big game.

In the photo, you can see a truck displaying a recruitment ad for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, directing potential applicants to their website along with the slogan ... "One team. One purpose. One mission."

As we reported ... Sources told TMZ Sports there is no plan for ICE to be at Levi's Stadium, meaning there will be no immigration enforcement at the site of the game.

Super Bowl LX Travis Scott, Blue Ivy, and More Pack Out Levi's Stadium

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While the players prepared to hit the field for Super Bowl LX, the celebs packed out the stands ... check out our gallery to see the A-listers who turned Levi's Stadium into a celebrity hotspot.

While all eyes were on Travis Scott, the rapper had his camera phone trained on all the chaos as the one of the world's biggest sports events got ready to launch.

And Jay Z stayed warm, walking in with his daughter Blue Ivy Carter in matching black ensembles.

While New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, is no stranger to the festivities surrounding the Super Bowl ... he still soaked in all in, hoping to get his seventh ring.

And Jon Bon Jovi was all smiles as he prepared to introduce Kraft's beloved Patriots before they stormed the gridiron.

We'll be updating our gallery as the stars file in, so keep checking back for more!

Travis Kelce Parties Like It's His Bday in SF ... Without Taylor!!!

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Travis Kelce isn't in the Super Bowl this year, but he's still having a ball! We got video of the NFL star partying hard in San Francisco ahead of the big game ... without his fiancée Taylor Swift.

We don't know if there was Bacardi in his cup, but Travis definitely partied like it was his birthday as 50 Cent's classic "In Da Club" blared from the club speakers.

Travis has been flying solo the past couple days ... and Taylor's presence has still been felt throughout his trip.

E-40 Pure Disbelief After Death of Lil Jon's Son ...We Were All Just Together

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E-40, like all of us, is still reeling from the tragic and sudden loss of Lil Jon's son Nathan Smith, AKA DJ Young Slade ... and he had a heartfelt message for the mourning father when we caught up with him last night.

The Bay area legend sent his deepest condolences from the Fanatics party in San Francisco, adding, "We were just on 'Family Feud' together, all of us."

The rappers, along with their family members, made an appearance on the game show last year.

OnlyFans Models Place Big Bet On Patriots To Win SB ... Ass-ets On The Line!!!💰

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A crew of high-profile OnlyFans models is putting' their money where their mouth is, placing a whopping six-figure bet on the underdog New England Patriots to beat the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX!

TMZ Sports is told Ariana Nicole, Natalia, Remy LaCroix, Coco Star, Kylie Chase, Forrest Smith, Alix Lynx, and Abby Bunni, rather than going at it alone, pooled some cash ... and headed over to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, where they made the wager.

Bets, without prior authorization, are capped at $50K, so the women made three identical wagers, totaling $150K.