Super Bowl LX Features Star-Studded Performances and Cultural Debates as Patriots Face Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium
Balanced Summary
All sources agree that Super Bowl LX featured the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with high-profile musical performances by Green Day, Puth, Carlile, Jones, and Bad Bunny. The game drew significant public attention for its entertainment elements, including commercials, halftime shows, and pre-game performances such as Coco Jones singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the Black National Anthem. The Associated Press and PBS NewsHour reported on the event’s entertainment lineup and the teams’ paths to the championship, noting that aggressive free agency spending helped both franchises reach the final.
Divergences emerge in how different outlets frame cultural moments surrounding the event. Conservative sources like Breitbart and the Washington Examiner characterized the NFL’s choices—such as selecting Bad Bunny for halftime or performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”—as controversial or politically motivated, with Breitbart alleging fan outrage and accusing NBC of censoring Green Day’s performance. In contrast, left-leaning outlets like The Guardian and ABC News emphasized the celebrity presence and cultural spectacle without framing these elements as contentious. The Hill reported President Trump’s praise of the Patriots but noted he avoided making a prediction, while RealClearPolitics offered tactical analysis focused on the Patriots’ path to victory. These variations reflect differing emphases: some sources highlight entertainment and competition, while others interpret the same events through lenses of cultural or political conflict.
Coverage by Perspective
Sources (13)
- nbc
- thehill
- abc
- dailywire
- nyt
- washexaminer
- usatoday
- pbs
- foxnews
- guardian
- ap
- breitbart
- rcp
Original Articles (30)
Center
Stars set tone for Super Bowl, with Green Day's f-bomb and performances from Puth, Carlile and Jones - AP News
— Associated Press
Right
Brett Favre Won't Watch Bad Bunny, Says He'll Watch TPUSA's 'All-American Halftime Show'
— Breitbart
Center
Fans arrive at Santa Clara’s Levi Stadium ahead of 2026 Super Bowl match - AP News
— Associated Press
Center
How aggressive free agency spending led the Patriots and Seahawks to the Super Bowl
— PBS NewsHour
Right
'This is Why You Went Broke': Fans Blast WaPo for Calling Colin Kaepernick 'The Most Relevant Figure' at Super Bowl LX
— Breitbart
Right
From Backing BLM and Kamala to Bashing ICE, Super Bowl 60 Star Bad Bunny's History of Left-Wing Activist: 'F**K TRUMP'
— Breitbart
Center
Turning Point USA's alternate Super Bowl halftime show lineup - uw-media.usatoday.com
— USA Today
Center
Is Donald Trump attending Turning Point USA Super Bowl halftime show? - USA Today
— USA Today
Lean Left
WATCH: Celebrities descend upon San Francisco for the biggest weekend in sports
— ABC News
Lean Right
Turning Point USA’s ‘All-American Halftime Show’: Everything you need to know
— Washington Examiner
Right
Super Bowl Sunday: Here are some of the political, social commercials you can expect during the big game
— Fox News
Right
Turning Point USA Unveils Star-Studded ‘All-American Halftime Show’ To Rival Super Bowl’s Bad Bunny
— The Daily Wire
Right
‘America the Beautiful’ Singer At Super Bowl Thrilled To Represent ‘Queer Community’
— The Daily Wire
Center
Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 - AP News
— Associated Press