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Candace Owens explains why neither Bad Bunny nor Kid Rock Super Bowl halftime shows felt worth watching

Candace Owens criticized both the 2026 Super Bowl halftime shows, rejecting Bad Bunny’s official performance and Turning Point USA’s Kid Rock-led alternative. In a viral post, she said both sides pushed political identity over entertainment. Reports from BBC and UNILAD confirmed details of both events, which sparked wide debate across…

The Times of India

Erika Kirk Slammed As Fans Fact-Check TPUSA’s Alternate Halftime Success

Erika Kirk faced a brutal "ratings reality check" after Bad Bunny outperformed her alternative halftime show at Super Bowl.

Bored Panda

Fans Are Blasting Jessica Alba Over Her Super Bowl Halftime Show Dancing

Viewers expected more playful reggaetón dance moves from the Mexican American actress.

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Bad Bunny Broke NFL Super Bowl Records. But the Right Keeps Trying to Say Otherwise

Why must they lie?

The Mary Sue

MAGA’s Super Bowl halftime show gets kicked off X hours before airtime, and even Elon Musk couldn’t save Kid Rock from the humiliation

Even Musk didn't want that disaster on his platform.

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Trump’s Super Bowl watch party showed one halftime performance - it was Bad Bunny

President Trump had long complained about Bad Bunny being allowed to perform at the Super Bowl and branded the show as the ‘worst EVER!’

The Independent UK

Turning Point USA vs Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show: Which one got more views? Check here

While millions tuned in to watch Bad Bunny’s star-studded Super Bowl halftime performance, featuring Lady Gaga, Pedro Pascal, and surprise moments that even included a couple getting married on stage, a parallel halftime show organized by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) quietly carved out its own niche audience.

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“Everything is still fake”: Candace Owens blasts Erika Kirk’s TPUSA halftime event as viewership controversy explodes

Candace Owens criticized Turning Point USA’s Super Bowl halftime livestream, questioning its claim of 5.2 million live viewers. Reacting to online skepticism, she argued the numbers did not add up and suggested the event’s popularity was overstated. The dispute adds to her ongoing tensions with TPUSA leadership, while online chatter…

The Times of India

Kid Rock accused of lip-syncing at Turning Point USA halftime show

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How many people watched Turning Point USA’s halftime show?

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The Independent UK

Kid Rock Breaks Silence After Alternative Halftime Show That Was Mercilessly Mocked

“Kid Rock is a grandpa who was born rich and complains about not getting enough attention.”

Bored Panda

Kid Rock mocked for ‘miming’ Turning Point USA Super Bowl halftime performance

Musician branded ‘complete and utter embarrassment’ for lip-syncing performance

The Independent UK

Kid Rock Mocked by Viewers for Poorly Lip-Synced Set at Turning Point USA’s Rival Super Bowl Halftime Show

He stormed the stage yelling “My name is KIDDDDD ROCKKKKKK” but some viewers joked Kid Rock looked more like Ashlee Simpson and Milli Vanilli

The Fashion Central

Turning Point USA Super Bowl halftime show viewing figures revealed

It was a far cry from the estimated 120 million-plus that watched Bad Bunny’s historic official set

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Donald Trump skips TPUSA’s halftime show, watched Bad Bunny and hated it

Not even he could sit through Kid Rock.

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Kid Rock’s Alternative Super Bowl Show By Turning Point USA Sparks Backlash Online

“You can give your life to Jesus,” Kid Rock sang during what was branded as a patriotic All-American Halftime Show, organized by MAGA heavyweights.

The Independent UK

Where was Trump during the Super Bowl? President rages at Bad Bunny’s halftime show from afar

President previously confirmed that he won’t be in attendance at the 2026 Super Bowl because it’s ‘too far away’

The Independent UK

MAGA congressman Tim Burchett tells bizarre animal sex story when asked about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

While Burchett said he was unaware of the Puerto Rican hitmaker, other parts of the MAGA world are up in arms over his selection as the Super Bowl performer

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The Independent UK

Kid Rock says Turning Point USA’s Super Bowl halftime show is for ‘underserved’ Americans

Turning Point USA’s halftime show will air at the same time as Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance

The Independent UK

Turning Point halftime show: Trump silent on MAGA performance as conservative group plans another one

The MAGA-friendly Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny featured Kid Rock

The Times of India

“Watches every episode”: Candace Owens alleges Erika Kirk tracks her podcast through Turning Point USA

Candace Owens has intensified her feud with Erika Kirk, claiming that Turning Point USA monitors every episode of her podcast and relays her comments back to Kirk. During a recent show, Owens read an open letter addressing Kirk and criticized her Fox News remarks about Utah court transparency, raising broader…

The Independent UK

Country singer Brantley Gilbert defends decision to perform at Turning Point USA’s controversial halftime show

The Turning Point USA event is scheduled to air at the same time as the Super Bowl Halftime Show Sunday

The Independent UK

Erika Kirk’s trial rights ‘not even close’ to her husband’s killer’s rights, say Utah lawyers

The Independent canvassed Utah law experts for their legal analysis of a court filing by Erika Kirk demanding speedy justice; here’s what they had to say

The Guardian - US

‘It’s become more about politics than music’: what will Bad Bunny bring to the Super Bowl?

Grammy-winning Puerto Rican star is in the center of US culture wars before leading this weekend’s half-time show

The Times of India

Candace Owens claims Turning Point USA tried to silence her after Charlie Kirk’s death using psychological pressure

Candace Owens also questioned why firings continued so soon after Charlie Kirk’s death. She said people were punished for not showing loyalty to Erika Kirk or for asking what really happened on September 10. Owens said she plans to share a major update about Erika Kirk in an upcoming episode.

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