Lady Gaga praises Bad Bunny’s authenticity ahead of his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, emphasizing love and connection in her new ads.

Lady Gaga, who performed at the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show, said in an email interview that Bad Bunny, the 2026 headliner, doesn’t need her advice. She praised him as a brilliant and kind artist, highlighting his impactful Grammy speech where he declared love stronger than hate. Gaga emphasized that authenticity is key on such a large stage, saying Bad Bunny only needs to be himself. She also discussed her new Super Bowl ads for Rocket and Redfin, in which she performed a reimagined version of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, reflecting on the importance of love, connection, and showing up for others amid national pain, targeted communities, and youth despair.