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Bad Bunny might be the most controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show artist ever ... but Shakira doesn't quite see what all the backlash is about.

The Queen of Latin Music told Variety, "It's about time!"

Shakira said she's proud of BB ... not only for representing Latin culture, but also for how universal Spanish-language music has become.

Doug Martin's family is shedding more light on the ex-NFL star's death ... revealing the 36-year-old privately struggled with mental health issues over the years -- and they were actively trying to get him help prior to his passing.

Martin's former agency -- Athletes First -- shared a statement on behalf of the family on Monday ... which explained how Martin's parents had contacted local authorities earlier in the night for "medical assistance."

The family said Doug became "overwhelmed and disoriented" ... which led him to leave the home and enter a neighbor's residence two doors down the street, where he was then taken into custody.

Chloe Kim is trading her Red, White and Blue for Orange and Brown -- the Team USA gold medalist cheered on her boyfriend, Myles Garrett, in Cleveland on Sunday ... rocking team merch on the sidelines ahead of the big win!!

The Olympic snowboarder was all smiles way before the Browns easily handled the Miami Dolphins in a 31-6 result ... and while she didn't have on a No. 95 jersey, it's no secret who she was there to see.

As we previously reported, the two superstar athletes made their first public appearance together back in May ... and have been attached at the hip ever since.

Doug Martin died while in police custody after being arrested following a break-in to an Oakland home ... according to a new report.

The East Bay Times -- citing anonymous sources -- claims the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back was taken to a hospital, where he later died, after being contacted by Oakland Police ... who were responding to a reported home break-in early Saturday near the Oakland Zoo.

Oakland Police says officers were simultaneously told the suspected burglar was experiencing a medical emergency. A "brief struggle" followed, and the individual became unresponsive after being taken into custody.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was on the receiving end of disgusting messages following his team's 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday ... with an unhinged individual calling him racial slurs and "a worthless piece of s***."

Rodgers -- who signed a two-year deal with Minnesota in the offseason -- posted the vile DMs on his Instagram Story. In the exchange, the person stated "u f***ing suck" after he got beat on a third-down pass play that ultimately gave the reigning Super Bowl champs the win.

The texts only got worse from there -- on top of the slurs, Rodgers was told he was "waste of air" and "worse than Hitler".

Doug Martin -- a former running back who last played in the NFL in 2018 -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ Martin passed away Saturday morning ... though they did not share any further details.

Martin was a standout RB at Boise State for four years before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Taylor Swift used to crushing it in packed stadiums ... but, it was Travis Kelce's Chiefs which did the crushing Sunday -- dismantling the Raiders while she watched.

The singer-songwriter -- who's kept a low-profile at her future husband's games this season -- was spotted sitting in her private box at the stadium.

It appears she's sitting with her dad, Scott Swift, too ... and, they watched a flaying by the Chiefs -- with one memorable NSFW moment from Patrick Mahomes in the 31-0 victory.

Patrick Mahomes made a great play against the Raiders on Sunday ... no, it wasn't a perfect throw or ankle-breaking run -- he got it done with his pottymouth instead.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback hoodwinked Las Vegas on a 4th & 1 play at the beginning of the second quarter against while up 7-0 against the division rival.

Mahomes got behind center on the play and began yelling out ... trying to make the raiders jump offside so the chiefs would get a five-yard penalty and a subsequent first down -- but, it wasn't working and Mahomes seemed to react in frustration.

Rashee Rice is officially back in the game ... making his long awaited return to Arrowhead Stadium after a wild year filled with injury, controversy, and suspension.

The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver hit the field Sunday at Arrowhead, ahead of the team’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, after missing the first six games of the season while serving an NFL suspension for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy ... punishment tied to his role in a car crash back in March 2024.

Video posted to social media showed Rice arriving at the stadium before kickoff -- a moment fans had been waiting on for over a year.

Dallas Cowboys star Trevon Diggs will miss this weekend's key matchup with the Commanders ... after his coach said he suffered an accident at his home on Thursday night.

Brian Schottenheimer announced the news to media members on Friday morning ... and while he didn't go into specifics about the matter, he did let journalists know the former All-Pro is in concussion protocol and won't be available for Sunday.

Schottenheimer said he was "wishing [Diggs] well" ... and added the team will rely on some younger DBs, including Caelen Carson, to fill in while the two-time Pro Bowler recovers.

Jake Browning might have taken a backseat to Joe Flacco, but the quarterback's fiancée is still clearly in the spotlight ... wowing Bengals fans with a sexy gameday outfit on Thursday.

Stephanie Niles -- who's been dating Browning for years -- took to her Instagram page just prior to Cincinnati's kickoff against Pittsburgh ... and proclaimed her loyalty to her man and his team despite his recent benching.

She did it all while showing off a revealing 'fit that she planned to wear to Paycor Stadium to support Browning and Who Dey nation.

Aaron Rodgers went from elated to enraged in the blink of an eye during "Thursday Night Football" ... when his in-game celebration was derailed by a teammate knocking him to the ground.

Right after Rodgers completed a 68-yard touchdown pass to give Pittsburgh a 31-30 lead with a little over two minutes remaining in the game ... he hit his signature Mario Bros. pump as he was heading off the field.

During the gesture, his left tackle -- Broderick Jones -- wanted to show his QB some love ... so he came up from behind and gave him a big hug, which sent the two tumbling to the ground.

Newly unearthed video shows Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, talking smack about staff on one of the legendary coach's shows last year.

The footage, according to Pablo Torre and his "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast, was recorded back at the start of the 2024 NFL season ... as Belichick, who had not yet taken the job at UNC, was on the set of an NFL Films-produced program called "Coach."

The show was slated to feature Belichick and his pals, Matt Patricia and Michael Lombardi, analyzing big football games ... but it was clear, neither Hudson nor Belichick were pleased with some of the presentation.

Taylor Swift might be a fan of redwoods, but Kylie Kelce wants everyone to know she REALLY loves her Japanese Maples ... going to Instagram to make it official after her hubby, Jason, compared his junk to the puny tree last week.

Fans spotted Kylie's updated social media bio on Thursday ... about a week after Jason and Travis Kelce broke down Taylor Swift's new song "Wood" -- which ain't exactly about plants -- on their "New Heights" podcast.

While Trav played coy as his bro pressed him on the track ... Jason joked that any song about his appendage wouldn't be as generous.

Drake Maye's got Donnie Wahlberg reconsidering his February plans ... 'cause he tells TMZ Sports the New England quarterback has him legitimately wondering if the Patriots could actually make the Super Bowl this season.

We caught up with Mark's older bro out in NYC on Tuesday -- and the Pats superfan told us with the way Maye and New England's defense have stepped it up recently, he's wondering if his favorite team could make a championship run this year.

"I didn't know that it was possible a few weeks ago," Wahlberg said of a potential Pats title, "but it could be!"

Former New York Jets star Nick Mangold says he's in need of a kidney ... and now, he's asking his fans for help in finding one.

The seven-time Pro Bowler revealed on his Instagram page Tuesday he's been dealing with kidney issues for decades -- and "after a rough summer" this year, he's in search of an organ donor.

"Unfortunately," the 41-year-old wrote in a lengthy statement, "I do not have family able to donate at this time, so this is why I'm reaching out to you, our NY Jets and Ohio State communities."