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PUERTO RICAN CULTURE TAKES THE SUPER BOWL FIELD

Rep. Randy Fine claims Bad Bunny’s explicit halftime show lyrics violated broadcast rules and demands FCC fines amid nationwide divided reactions.

  • On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Randy Fine contacted the Federal Communications Commission to report foul language used by Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl halftime show, likening his reaction to throwing a penalty flag and urging accountability.
  • Randy Fine said the show was `disgusting` and morally troubling, warning halftime performers' risqué dancing forced families to shield children from inappropriate content on national television.
  • The show deeply divided Americans, with half praising it as a celebration of Puerto Rico and Latino culture while others booed or turned away.
  • Critics called for replacement of those in charge of selecting halftime performers and urged redirecting millions spent to schools across the country.
  • Fine argued English profanity would trigger removal and fines, highlighting a linguistic enforcement debate, prompting public opinion prompts.
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PUERTO RICAN CULTURE TAKES THE SUPER BOWL FIELD

Bad Bunny performs last Sunday during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. The halftime show — mostly in Spanish — featured a tour of…

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FCC scrutinizes Bad Bunny halftime show for potential rule violations: Report

Controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show only continues to grow nearly a week after the show.

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