Half-time shows at the NFL Super Bowl are close to the processions – as they are not only followed religiously by the fans, but largely celebrated amongst the ticket holders. The hype? Enormous, almost like a concert for the dedicated fans. This time, however, the artists made headlines for cancelling or ‘allegedly backing out’ for respective reasons. Previously, Taylor Swift was listed to be announced, which would’ve been written in history with indelible ink. Furthermore, the rumors of Adele circulated on social media, only for Bad Bunny to take the crown and become the ultimate performer of the day.Here’s what happened about the infamous chaos between Taylor Swift, Adele, and Bad Bunny.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift was supposed to perform at the Super Bowl, which has been circled on the calendar in February 2026. More so, fans believed she was going to headline after her appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast ‘New Heights’ earlier this year, where her fans connected the threads. Since Swift’s brand-new album is releasing on October 3, 2025, and she is engaged with Travis Kelce, the day would have been even special. However, the castle crumbled after there was an issue in the deal.Swift, who respects her art and fought a great war with producers to own her art, walked away from the deal to perform at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco because the NFL wouldn’t allow her to own the footage of her performance. Moreover, the performers aren’t paid for their work, as they get ‘exposure’ from the game. As someone who had the highest-grossing tour, many assumed it was going to be the other way around, according to the Sports Business Journal.
Adele
The rumors of Adele started buzzing on social media, as the news of Taylor bidding a swift goodbye came in. Some outlets claimed that the deal is in the works, while others simply said it’s not going to happen. In 2016, Adele made sure to declare that she won’t be performing at the Super Bowl, as it’s not her format.
Bad Bunny
Declaring the performer of the Super Bowl: It’s none other than Bad Bunny! One of the most-streamed singers said, “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown. This is for my people, my culture, and our history,” as per BBC.
