India, Oct. 8 -- Puerto Rican singer and global music icon Bad Bunny is facing controversy following his selection as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Critics have taken issue with the singer's past criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Bad Bunny used his hosting debut on the Season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live to directly address the controversy.

"You might not know this, but I'm doing the Super Bowl halftime show and I'm very happy," he told the audience. "I think everyone is happy about it - even Fox News."

"I'm really excited to be doing the Super Bowl. I know that people all around the world who love my music are also happy," he continued.

Bad Bunny then delivered a heartfelt messag...