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www.outkick.comHere’s the latest on the Super Bowl Halftime Show as of now.
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The NFL selected Bad Bunny as the halftime performer for Super Bowl LX (2026) after reports that Taylor Swift was in talks but ultimately did not perform. This was officially announced in September 2025, with Bad Bunny scheduled to perform at Levi’s Stadium in February 2026. [citation needed: results point to multiple outlets reporting the choice and timing, including Sports Yahoo and related coverage on 2025-09-28][1]
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Prior-to-announcement rumors included Adele and Taylor Swift among candidates, with Swift reportedly declining after negotiations, and Adele considered as a top contender in some reports. These rumors appeared in September 2025 across outlets tracking the lead-up to the 2026 show.[2][3][4]
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For ongoing updates, coverage tends to track official NFL confirmations and post-announcement reactions, and outlets often summarize preceding rumors once a headliner is disclosed. If you want, I can pull the most recent articles from major sports and entertainment outlets and summarize any new developments.[3][1]
Illustration: A quick timeline of the lead-up
- Rumor phase (mid-2025): Swift, Adele, and others discussed as potential headliners.[2][3]
- Official announcement (Sept 28, 2025): Bad Bunny named as Super Bowl LX halftime show headliner for 2026.[4][1]
- Event date (Feb 8, 2026): Performance at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.[1]
If you’d like, I can fetch the latest 2–3 articles from reputable outlets and provide a concise, cited summary for you.