"Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Turning Point USA, the conservative Christian organization founded by slain activist Charlie Kirk, has confirmed it's moving full steam ahead with plans for its own halftime show to compete with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance. However, the details on who's performing won't be clear until Feb. 8 when the big game is played, TPUSA public relations manager Aubrey Laitsch told TMZ."
"While Laitsch claims multiple performers have already signed on, she declined to announce the lineup or any additional information on where the show will take place. Instead, viewers will have to tune in to the All-American Halftime Show website to see who takes the stage. The site currently features a form for visitors to fill out to be the first to receive information and updates regarding the show."
"Super Bowl organizers faced a backlash from many religious conservatives when it was confirmed in September that Bad Bunny a Puerto Rican performer who sings in Spanish, advocates for the LGBTQ community and has publicly criticized the Trump administration's ICE raids would headline the biggest event in U.S. sports, making history as the first male Latin artist to lead the halftime show. Just days after President Trump trashed the NFL for its decision, Turning Point USA now led by Kirk's widow, Erika announced its plans for a rival performance, but remained tight-lipped on any details."
Turning Point USA has confirmed plans for an All-American Halftime Show intended to compete with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance. Public relations manager Aubrey Laitsch said performer details will remain undisclosed until Feb. 8, though multiple performers have reportedly signed on. The All-American Halftime Show website offers a signup form and asks visitors to select preferred genres such as Americana, country, worship and anything in English. Bad Bunny's halftime announcement provoked backlash from religious conservatives because he sings in Spanish, advocates for LGBTQ people and has criticized ICE raids. Turning Point USA, now led by Erika Kirk, announced a rival performance but provided few specifics.
Read at www.mercurynews.com
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