Bad Bunny Crew Pulls Back Curtain On Halftime Show ... Was Love Letter To Puerto Rico

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Bad Bunny used the Super Bowl stage to tell a story about his culture -- and his crew says the message was loud and clear!

TMZ Sports caught up with members of the global superstar’s cast at LAX on Monday after their big halftime performance ... and they say their focus wasn’t just about putting on a show, it was about putting Puerto Rican culture front and center on the world’s biggest stage.

"I was blown away myself," one of his backup dancers, Chris, told us.

"I feel like it’s such a monumental moment culturally. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and everything they did culturally, I feel like they tapped in perfectly."

Marc Anthony on Beckham Drama It's Unfortunate How It's Playing Out!!!

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Marc Anthony isn't diving headfirst into the Beckham family drama but he is acknowledging it.

The singer and longtime friend of the famous family briefly addressed the ongoing tension between David and Victoria Beckham and their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, calling the situation "unfortunate" while making it clear he's not interested in fueling the fire.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Marc praised the Beckham family and emphasized his long history with them, saying the public narrative doesn't reflect the full reality of what's going on behind closed doors.

Farrah Abraham Yee-haw to Poolside Bikini Shoot!!!🔥

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Farrah Abraham got a very quick lesson in Civics 101 after we fact-checked her early jump into politics ... so while she waits a couple more years to run for mayor of Austin, Texas,  she’s back to breaking the internet, not the ballots!

The former "Teen Mom" star let these photos do the heavy lifting during a sizzling poolside shoot at L.A.'s Fenix Hotel Hollywood on Sunday ... rocking a teeny-tiny pink bikini that put her surgically enhanced assets on full display.

Even though she was soaking up the California sun, Farrah didn’t forget her roots -- stepping out in leopard-print cowboy boots, just in case anyone needed a reminder she’s a Texas girl at heart ... political dreams and all.

Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Heading to Splitsville???

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Cardi B and Stefon Diggs could be dealing with some trouble in paradise ... at least that’s what fans think after the two unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Of course, this comes on the heels of Diggs and the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice the unfollowing -- and we checked for ourselves … it’s legit. That said, it’s unclear whether the unfollowing happened before or after the tough loss.

The potential split is sending shockwaves online ... not only does it follow Stefon’s disappointing defeat, but it also comes just a few months after the couple welcomed a baby boy in November 2025.

Kendall Jenner Ex Marks the Spot … Turns Up for Bad Bunny!!!💃🔥

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Bad Bunny’s ex Kendall Jenner was front and center at the Super Bowl, cheering on the Puerto Rican superstar during his halftime show like it was all love!

Kendall was posted up right behind sister Kim Kardashian at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, bopping along and holding hands with bestie Hailey Bieber as BB tore it up onstage.

Kendall looked ridiculously hot, rocking a teeny cropped wrap top and jeans -- but if there was any thought Bad Bunny might spot her in the crowd? Not a chance. Dude was locked in, in his bag, and absolutely crushing it.

Seattle Seahawks Rage After Super Bowl Win With T-Pain, Ludacris Concert

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The Seattle Seahawks didn't just hoist the Lombardi Trophy -- they capped their Super Bowl victory with a private T-Pain and Ludacris show.

TMZ Sports obtained exclusive footage of the newly crowned champs keeping the celebration rolling after their dominant 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX ... turning their after-party into a full-blown concert.

We're told T-Pain, Ludacris, and DJ Infamous performed for players, coaches, and fans staying at the team hotel -- delivering a high-energy set as Seattle soaked in its second title in franchise history.

Logan Paul Rejects Jake Calling Bad Bunny 'Fake American'

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Logan Paul is distancing himself from his brother ... after Jake Paul urged his followers to boycott Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance -- calling the global superstar a "fake American citizen."

In a now-viral tweet, Jake called on his fans to turn off the performance to "show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences" ... adding, "a fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that."

Logan was quick to push back on his brother's controversial take ... saying, "I love my brother but I don’t agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island."

Jake is now doing some damage control ... claiming the word "fake" is being misinterpreted -- clarifying he views Bad Bunny as fake because "of his values and criticism of our great country," not because he's Puerto Rican.

Super Bowl LV Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga Celebrate With Bad Bunny

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After their showstopping Super Bowl Halftime Show appearances, Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga kept the lovefest going with Bad Bunny on Sunday ... linking up for an emotional group hug behind the scenes.

Check out the video ... while posing for a photo with Ricky, BB basically collapses into Ricky's arms, overcome with emotion from the weight of the moment.

The two embraced while onlookers applauded the superstars.

President Trump Bad Bunny, Your Super Bowl Performance Sucked!!!

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President Trump gave his review of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance and, as you probably guessed, 47 panned the hell out of it!

Trump posted a long critique on his Truth Social platform, kicking things off by saying Bunny's show — which the Puerto Rican entertainer sang in Spanish — was "absolutely terrible" and "one of the worst, EVER!"

The commander-in-chief also said Bunny's show didn't make any sense because nobody could understand a single word he was saying. What's more, Trump said the performance overall didn't represent American standards of "success, creativity, or excellence."

Trump continued to rant about Bunny, wrapping up his review by calling the show a "slap in the face to our country."

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

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ROCKIN' THE STAGE

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.

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.

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.

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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WE'LL MISS YOU, NEPHEW

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.

Meek Mill Defends Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show ‘Everything Ain’t For Everybody!!!’

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"EVERYBODY DESERVES A SHOT!!!"

Meek Mill is shutting down the Bad Bunny halftime show haters ... telling TMZ Sports the global superstar absolutely deserves the Super Bowl spotlight.

The Philly rapper weighed in outside the Fanatics luncheon on Friday as debate continues to swirl over the NFL tapping the Latin music icon for the coveted performance slot … with some critics questioning whether Bad Bunny’s style and Spanish catalog will connect with viewers.

“I think he’s going to do well,” Meek said. “He’s a great artist, one of the legends and I think everybody deserves a shot.”

Tucker Wetmore Real Super Bowl Was 2 Weeks Ago ... My 'Hawks Gonna Beat Patriot Ass!!!

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The Seattle Seahawks are your Super Bowl LX champions ... this according to country star and diehard 12th Man Tucker Wetmore, who tells TMZ Sports the REAL Big Game was already played.

We caught up with the "What Would You Do?" artist at the "Sports Illustrated The Party" festivities on Saturday ... and he's not sweating his squad's chances at hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in a matter of hours.

In fact, he feels like the 'Hawks' biggest test was against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game ... so the only thing left to do is whoop some Patriot ass.