Why Isn’t Bad Bunny Getting Paid for His Halftime Show?

Plus, Taylor Swift's under-$100 sweatshirt.

View in Browser  Monday, February 09, 2026 Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was an instant classic—an explosion of joy and cultural references that managed to bring together all of the Americas (along with your favorite celebrities). So it's kind of shocking to hear he wasn't paid for it! Check out the story of how that happened below, and get more about the show on ELLE.com and our social feeds.   —Sara Austin, executive editor Bad Bunny Isn't Being Paid for His Super Bowl Performance Here's why. READ MORE The Meaning Behind Lady Gaga's Halftime Show Dress READ MORE Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Were Filmed Sitting Together at the Super Bowl READ MORE Justin and Hailey Bieber's Super Bowl Date Night READ MORE The Best Reactions to Bad Bunny's Halftime Show READ MORE In Case You Missed It Selena Gomez Channels The Matrix With All-Black Ensemble and Leather Jacket All the Celebrities at the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Meghan Markle Offers a Glimpse of Home Life With Prince Harry in New Video Taylor Swift's $96 Sweatshirt Is a Winter Must-Have Miraculously, you can still shop it now. READ MORE WHAT'S IN OUR CARTS NOW Nordstrom Dauphine Kitten Heel Boot $100 SHOP NOW Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection ELLE is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779