Super Bowl 2026 took place in California, marking the final game of the NFL season and once again confirming its status as one of the most anticipated global events of the year. Midway through Sunday’s halftime show, the moment no one saw coming unfolded: 16-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga joined Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and producer Bad Bunny onstage, delivering a powerful and emotionally charged performance that electrified both the stadium and millions of viewers worldwide.
Gaga appeared in a custom-designed Luar gown, a deliberate nod to Latin American heritage, and performed Die With a Smile — her 2024 duet with Bruno Mars. For the Super Bowl stage, the song was reimagined in a live arrangement, with Gaga performing it solo, without Mars, placing full emphasis on her vocals and stage presence.
The appearance added another chapter to Gaga’s long-standing relationship with the Super Bowl. She previously headlined the halftime show in 2017 and returned with a surprise pregame performance in 2025.
During Sunday’s set, Bad Bunny later joined Gaga back onstage, dancing as she sang — a moment that highlighted the chemistry, rhythm, and shared energy of their collaboration, and turned the halftime show into one of the most talked-about cultural moments of the night.
