This week on Educate Your Earbuds, I’m breaking down the performance everyone’s still arguing about — and everything the headlines didn’t explain.

From the moment the NFL announced Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer, the culture war started. Conservatives launched their own “All-American” alternate show. Social media picked sides. Latin America celebrated. And when the final numbers rolled in? The receipts spoke for themselves.

In this episode, I unpack why Benito’s 14-song set wasn’t just a concert — it was a statement. The symbolism. The Puerto Rican pride. The details inside the casita. The surprise appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Even the live wedding that had timelines in shock.

As a Latina host, I’m giving context that a lot of U.S. coverage missed — breaking down what certain visuals meant, why specific songs were chosen, and how this moment fits into the global rise of reggaetón and Latin music.

This episode is your deep dive. Because this wasn’t just halftime. It was history.

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Links:

• https://www.wired.com/story/turning-point-usas-halftime-show-was-exactly-what-youd-expect/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bad-bunny-day-california-super-bowl-lx-halftime-performance-1236175760/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/turning-point-usa-super-bowl-halftime-show-views-1236176603/

• https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/10/media/super-bowl-lx-ratings-bad-bunny-nbc

• https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/08/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-setlist/88539336007/

• https://people.com/how-lady-gagas-outfit-2026-super-bowl-halftime-show-honors-puerto-rico-11902539

I’m setting the stage for tomorrow’s deep dive into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance (because yes, I have thoughts), but first I’m unpacking the music moments everyone’s been texting about. From the unexpected soundtrack of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony to the devastating news out of Dreamstate Festival in Australia, this episode moves through the highs and lows of global music culture in real time.

I’m also getting into the relationship discourse surrounding Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes, why Noah Kahan’s return to tour has folk-pop fans spiraling (again), and the major anniversary milestone for Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” — a track that shaped EDM.

If you’re obsessed with music news, pop culture commentary, festival updates, and the stories behind the songs, this mini episode is your midweek reset. Quick, opinionated, and globally tuned-in — just how I like it.

Hit follow, share with your group chat, and get ready for Thursday’s full-length breakdown. 🎧

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Links:

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/winter-olympics-2026-opening-ceremony-highlights-milan-1236175577/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/dreamstate-festival-australia-one-dead-six-hospitalized-1236175844/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kelsea-ballerini-chase-stokes-break-up-again-1236176893/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/noah-kahan-tour-dates-2026-1236170801/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/avicii-wake-me-up-three-billion-spotify-streams-1236176618/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, I’m breaking down everything that made the 2026 Grammys chaotic, historic, and actually worth watching. From standout performances to eyebrow-raising wins, this episode is your full recap of music’s biggest night — minus the boring play-by-play.

I get into the performances everyone’s still talking about, including Justin Bieber’s return to the Grammy stage, the stacked Best New Artist medley, and a powerful In Memoriam tribute led by Ms. Lauryn Hill that reminded Paulina why legacy still matters. Then it’s time for the Big 4: Album, Record, Song, and Best New Artist — with a deep dive into Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year win and what it means for Latin music on a global stage.

I also touch on the genre-specific awards that made it onto the telecast (and which ones were quietly snubbed), before closing things out by holding myself accountable: how accurate were my Grammy predictions, and which major categories completely surprised me?

If you care about the Grammys 2026, pop culture, music awards drama, or just want a smart, fun recap you can actually follow — this one’s for you.

🎧 New episode out now.

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Links:

• https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-02-01/grammys-2026-winners-list-complete

• https://www.thegoldknight.com/2026/02/grammys-2026-awards-to-be-presented-on.html