{"id":448655,"date":"2026-02-04T14:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/448655\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:51:08","slug":"colbert-humiliates-d-list-lineup-at-maga-halftime-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/448655\/","title":{"rendered":"Colbert Humiliates D-List Lineup at MAGA Halftime Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

A right-wing meltdown over the star performer at this year\u2019s Super Bowl prompted the creation of a MAGA-approved alternative halftime show, much to Stephen Colbert\u2019s amusement. <\/p>\n

The late-night host roasted Turning Point USA\u2019s \u201cAll American Halftime Show,\u201d organized for those wanting to boycott the actual Super Bowl show. Set for this Sunday in Santa Clara, California, the official halftime show will be headlined by the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. <\/p>\n

\"BadBad Bunny made history with his wins at the 68th Grammy Awards. \u201cBefore I say thanks to God, I\u2019m going to say, ICE out,\u201d he said on stage. Myung J. Chun\/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag <\/p>\n

The alternative show, organized by the slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk\u2019s nonprofit, features a very different lineup. TPUSA, now helmed by Kirk\u2019s widow Erika, announced its rival show in October<\/a> and finally released the names of its performers this week. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019d rather not watch a bad bunny,\u201d Colbert joked, \u201cthere\u2019s going to be a competing halftime show featuring a terrible bunny because, in protest, a conservative group is staging an alternative halftime show starring Kid Rock.\u201d<\/p>\n

Country singer Kid Rock, 54, has been a staunch supporter<\/a> of Donald Trump for years, even performing at the 2024 RNC on its final night. At the \u201cAll American Halftime Show,\u201d the musician will be joined by country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett.<\/p>\n

\"U.S.Country singer Kid Rock is a golfing partner of the president and an occasional visitor to the Oval Office. Andrew Harnik\/Getty Images <\/p>\n

Colbert took the opportunity to mock the D-list performers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you may have noticed from the poster there, Kid\u2019s not rocking this one alone. He\u2019ll be joined by country singers Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett, and Lee Bryce. Powerhouse lineup!\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso appearing are Gary Lee Grant, Gilby Brantlet, Dilly Barrett, Tandy Breitbart, Billy Gidley, and Baby Bilbo,\u201d the host continued, reciting a list of made-up names.<\/p>\n

\u201cExciting!\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

\"StephenStephen Colbert mocked the conservative-led rival halftime show scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday. John Nacion\/Variety via Getty Images <\/p>\n

\u201cNow, if you want to attend this alternate halftime show, you can\u2019t because it is unclear what venue will host, which I believe is fitting because Kid Rock is often unclear what venue he\u2019s in,\u201d he continued. He also mocked the \u201cactual, real platforms\u201d that chose to stream the event, including TBN, DW+, Charge, and Rumble, among others. <\/p>\n

The alternative event is being branded as \u201ca unique, patriotic event proudly celebrating American culture, freedom, and faith,\u201d according to a statement from TPUSA<\/a>. <\/p>\n

TPUSA\u2019s line-up received a stamp of approval from Cabinet members, including Vice President JD Vance, who called the musicians \u201cfantastic.\u201d <\/p>\n

Bad Bunny, 31, became a MAGA obsession<\/a> after it was announced that the singer would headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Punk rockers Green Day, also noted Trump critics, will be performing earlier, in the Super Bowl opening ceremony. <\/p>\n

President Trump himself has openly criticized these choices, telling the New York Post he would skip this year\u2019s Super Bowl<\/a> because of the selected performers\u2014although a report from Zeteo<\/a> suggested the real reason was that aides had warned him he would be likely to be booed loudly in deep-blue California.<\/p>\n

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