Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Debate

The Super Bowl halftime show has become a stage for more than just entertainment. It's a place where politics and culture clash. This year, the NFL chose Bad Bunny to perform. Some far-right conservatives are not happy about this. They argue that Bad Bunny shouldn't perform because he is not a U. S. citizen. But this is not true. Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico, and Puerto Ricans are U. S. citizens. Language is another point of contention. Bad Bunny sings mostly in Spanish. On "Saturday Night Live, " he even joked that non-Spanish speakers had four months to learn the language. Even though many people don't understand his lyrics, his music is popular. He has over 197 billion streams on Spotify. His performance is expected to draw a large audience and boost advertising revenue. This debate is not new. Earlier, there was a baseless conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would announce their engagement and support for President Joe Biden's reelection during the Super Bowl halftime show. Now, the focus is on Bad Bunny. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has also weighed in on Taylor Swift's new album, "Life of a Showgirl. " He dislikes her new direction and wants her to return to country music and sing about traditional themes like marriage and babies. However, Swift seems to have a clear vision for her music career. Her new album includes references to Shakespeare's "Hamlet, " showing her artistic growth. In the end, the Super Bowl halftime show is about more than just music. It's about culture, identity, and the power of entertainment to bring people together—or divide them. But one thing is clear: the show will go on, and capitalism will prevail.