Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl. He greeted his fans with a few sentences in Spanish, after which he noted that if anyone didn’t understand, they have four months to learn. Bad Bunny will be making history by performing in Spanish, a landmark moment for Latino culture. Launching a season that introduces some new faces in the cast, the cold open featured a sketch mocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s presentation to generals earlier this week, with Colin Jost as Hegseth and James Austin Johnson returning as Trump to interrupt him.
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Arthur Jones, a defensive lineman who spent his first four NFL seasons in Baltimore and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, has died. He was 39. Syracuse University announced that Jones died Friday morning, and the Ravens also announced his death. There were no details on the cause of death. Jones was a fifth-round draft pick in 2010 and had 8 1/2 of his 10 career sacks in a two-season stretch in 2012-13. The Ravens beat San Francisco in the Super Bowl to cap the 2012 season. Jones also played for Indianapolis and Washington.
Bad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer. Bad Bunny's performances highlighted Puerto Rico's natural beauty and cultural history, featuring his hits and folkloric styles. Now, the artist known for his political activism is set to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl, marking a significant moment for Latino culture. His performance will be in Spanish, further proving that connecting with a U.S. and international audience does not require singing in English. Audiences should expect that Puerto Rican culture and pride will be on display during the show, which could range from 12-15 minutes.
Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage. The Puerto Rican superstar's selection highlights his global influence and the NFL's effort to diversify its audience. The halftime show is a collaboration between the NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music. While artists don't get paid, they gain massive exposure. The NFL has a history of managing performances tightly, but some artists have defied these constraints. Bad Bunny's performance could carry deep cultural meaning, blending his music with social and political commentary.
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Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that the Grammy winner will perform at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8. This comes after his historic Puerto Rico residency this month, which drew over half a million fans. Bad Bunny is also leading all nominees at the Latin Grammys in November. With three Grammys and 12 Latin Grammys, he has become a global ambassador for Latin music. Last year, Kendrick Lamar set a record with 133.5 million viewers for his Super Bowl performance.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcome their third child and first daughter. Rihanna announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers in an Instagram post Wednesday. The couple first announced their pregnancy during the Met Gala in May. The couple has a track record for starry pregnancy announcements, with Rihanna emerging on the 2023 Super Bowl stage with a baby bump on full display. Their son Riot Rose was born later that year. The couple welcomed their first child, RZA, in 2022. The birth comes just months after A$AP Rocky was acquitted on firearms charges in Los Angeles in February.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers became the first player in team history with two defensive touchdowns in the same game. He scored on an 87-yard interception return and a 66-yard fumble return in the first half of a 48-10 win over Cincinnati. Rodgers forced three of the four turnovers by the Bengals. The last NFL player with two defensive touchdowns in the same game was Indianapolis cornerback Kenny Moore with a pair of interception return scores against Carolina in 2023. Rodgers became the 11th player in the Super Bowl era with interception and fumble return TDs in the same game.
Joe Flacco played his first game in Baltimore since being traded after the 2018 season. It did not go well Sunday for Flacco and his current employer, the Cleveland Browns, The 40-year-old quarterback, who won a Super Bowl as a member of the Ravens, gave away the football twice, and both turnovers resulted in Ravens touchdowns. Taking advantage of a 61-yard interception return and a 63-yard score off Flacco’s fumble, the Ravens rumbled to a 41-17 victory.
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and Baltimore’s defense harrassed Joe Flacco throughout his return to Charm City as the Ravens dispatched the Cleveland Browns 41-17. After holding Cincinnati to 141 yards in a one-point loss to the Bengals last week, the Cleveland defense delivered another inspired performance, limiting Derrick Henry to just 23 yards on 11 rushing attempts and forcing the Ravens to work for every inch. But the Browns were mostly inept on offense. Flacco, the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Ravens playing his first game in Baltimore as an opposing player, went 25 for 45 for 199 yards and a touchdown, with an interception and a lost fumble.
Joe Flacco is set to play in Baltimore for the first time since Lamar Jackson replaced him as the Ravens' starter in 2018. This weekend, Flacco and the Browns face Jackson and the Ravens. The Ravens are trying to avoid a second straight 0-2 start after losing their opener to Buffalo. After hosting Cleveland, Baltimore faces the Lions, Chiefs, Texans and Rams, so getting a win this weekend is important. The Browns also lost their opener to Cincinnati despite a stout defensive performance.