Super Bowl 2026 pregame performers revealed

Published: Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:46 pm

Super Bowl LX Pregame Lineup Announced, Controversy Surrounds Halftime Headliner

The National Football League has unveiled the lineup for the pregame performances at Super Bowl LX, set to take place on February 8, 2026. Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, Coco Jones will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and Brandi Carlile will deliver "America the Beautiful" before the game. The NFL also announced that American Sign Language interpreters will be present for both the pregame and halftime shows. Fred Beam will interpret the national anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing," while Julian Ortiz will interpret "America the Beautiful." The halftime show will also feature multilingual signing, with Celimar Rivera Cosme providing Puerto Rican Sign Language during Bad Bunny's performance.

The announcement of Bad Bunny as the halftime show headliner has sparked significant controversy. The Puerto Rican singer's selection has drawn criticism from conservative figures due to his political stances on immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and his past criticisms of the Trump administration. Some of the criticism stems from his decision to avoid bringing his latest tour to the U.S. due to concerns about potential targeting of concertgoers by ICE. In response to the controversy, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will monitor the Super Bowl.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has defended the decision to hire Bad Bunny, stating that he is confident the show will be a success. He acknowledged that the selection of any artist often faces criticism. Bad Bunny has received support from past Super Bowl halftime performers.

BNN's Perspective:

While the pregame lineup offers a diverse range of musical talent, the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's selection highlights the increasing intersection of politics and entertainment. The NFL's decision to embrace inclusivity with ASL interpretation is commendable. However, the potential for political division surrounding the halftime show underscores the challenges of balancing artistic expression with the desire to unite a broad audience.

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