India, Oct. 5 -- Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been announced as the headliner for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, set for February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The announcement was made during halftime of the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers last week.

But while fans around the world celebrated the news, some allies of President Donald Trump were quick to voice their disapproval.

At the heart of the backlash is Bad Bunny's outspoken criticism of US immigration policy, specifically the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump administration.

In a recent interview with i-D magazine, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio,...