Neil Young and Joan Baez Won’t Headline Anti-Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show
For those looking for an alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, an event called the “All-American Halftime Show” is set for February 8. This show promises to embrace themes of faith, family, and freedom.
The Lineup Details
However, it’s important to clarify that popular musicians Joan Baez and Neil Young are definitely not part of this lineup. Although the performers for Turning Point USA’s event have yet to be formally revealed, fans can visit TPUSA’s website to vote on preferred music categories, notably emphasizing “Anything in English.”
Fake Advertisements and AI Misinformation
Recently, a misleading ad surfaced claiming that Baez and Young would headline a patriotic alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show, set against a backdrop of a football field and a giant American flag. It suggested that “With Joan’s golden voice and Neil’s grace-filled harmony, the All-American Halftime Show will turn the world’s biggest stage into a moment of hope and homecoming.”
Both artists’ representatives declined to comment, similar to other music icons who’ve remained silent about the use of AI to create misleading images involving them.
Political Context
The idea of including Baez and Young, both known for their criticisms of former President Trump, is particularly ironic. Young recently released an anti-Trump song titled “Big Crime,” while Baez has not shied away from expressing her disapproval of the president. They also participated in a protest event alongside Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, where Baez performed a revised version of “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around” with Trump-themed lyrics.
As one commentator aptly noted, regarding the false rumors about the two artists: “I don’t think so, but nice try, dingbats.”
