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Review: Bad Bunny brought Puerto Rico's history and culture to a revolutionary Super Bowl show

Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show that brought Puerto Rican culture and history to the fore. For years Bad Bunny has been one of the most-streamed artists on the planet. On Sunday, he made it clear that his global popularity translates seamlessly to the biggest stage in the U.S. He previously appeared during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIV in 2020 alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. At a press conference on Thursday, Bad Bunny promised to a huge party for his set. He also said he would bring his culture. He did both.

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl 60 was a star-studded event with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams. Bad Bunny's halftime show celebrated Puerto Rican culture with appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The performance featured Puerto Rican imagery and a real-life wedding. Green Day delivered a tribute to the NFL championship's 60th anniversary with a mix of hits. Brandi Carlile and Charlie Puth performed patriotic songs, while Coco Jones opened with "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Celebrities like Travis Scott, JAY-Z and Brad Pitt were spotted at Levi's Stadium, adding to the excitement of the event.

Sean Astin's takes on the threat of AI, Fran Drescher and a 'Goonies' sequel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quotes from SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin in an interview with The Associated Press. Astin, the newly elected head of the actors’ union, will be part of forthcoming negotiations with studios and streamers less than three years after the last strike. He says the thread of artificial intelligence has only become graver. He commends his predecessor Fran Drescher on her conflict resolution skills and says the rebranding of what was once the SAG Awards to the Actor Awards makes the point of the show more obvious. As for a “Goonies” sequel? Steven Spielberg is the decider.

Yes, there was a real wedding during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show featured a real wedding. About five minutes into the performance at Levi's Stadium, a couple was married on stage. The officiant declared them husband and wife, and they shared a kiss surrounded by dancers and musicians. Lady Gaga and Los Sobrinos, a Puerto Rican salsa band, performed as part of the celebration. Bad Bunny later joined them for a song. His representative confirmed the couple was truly married during the show. The couple had invited Bad Bunny to their wedding, but he suggested they be part of his halftime show instead.

Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves. Their coats were unzipped Sunday and their gloves were pocketed. Climate Central says the timing of winter, the amount of snowfall and temperatures are all less reliable and less predictable because Earth is warming at a record rate. This poses a growing and significant challenge for organizers of winter sports. The International Olympic Committee says that staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of the effects of rising temperatures.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 15-21 includes Danielle Haim and Trevor Noah

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Feb. 15-21 include guitarist and drummer Danielle Haim of Haim, “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Comedian Trevor Noah turns 42, rapper Megan Thee Stallion hits 31 and “The Simpsons” cartoonist Matt Groening reaches 72. Other celebs with big days during the week include guitarist Gary Clark Jr., comedian Larry the Cable Guy and “Transformers” director Michael Bay. Actor Matt Dillon turns 62, rapper Dr. Dre reaches 61 and actor Molly Ringwald hits 58. Others celebrating are singer Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys, “Game of Thrones” actor Sophie Turner and comedian-director Jordan Peele.

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — For many Puerto Ricans in San Juan and beyond, the Super Bowl lasted all of 13 minutes. People turned their backs to TV screens as food, music and chatter filled the first half of the game until a hush fell across the island. The halftime show was starting. This was Puerto Rico’s moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world’s most streamed artist on Spotify last year. Since then, Bad Bunny has used his platform to applaud immigrants, sing about Puerto Rico’s identity and turmoil and denounce U.S. immigration policies.

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile. Ring showed how neighbors can use their doorbell cameras to find lost pets. A Budweiser Clydesdale protected a bald eagle chick from the rain. Novartis touted a blood test that can detect prostate cancer. Toyota reminded viewers to wear their seatbelts. Two ads featured songs from Mister Rogers. Health care was a big theme, with Novo Nordisk and Ro promoting GLP-1s. And tech companies like Meta, Anthropic and Amazon were all in on AI.

Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note deadline approaches as search enters a second week

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the apparent kidnapping of the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie have returned to the 84-year-old's Arizona neighborhood several times over the weekend. There’s still no word on whether Nancy Guthrie is alive, and authorities say they have no suspects connected to the case. Her purported abductors sent ransom notes with a Monday deadline demanding money for her return. Savannah Guthrie says the family is prepared to pay. Investigators say they believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home against her will on Jan. 31, and there are growing concerns about her health because she needs daily medication.