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Conservative youth group Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is pushing back against viral social media rumours that it has cancelled its ‘All-American Halftime Show,’ an event designed to rival the NFL’s official halftime performance during Super Bowl LX next February. The speculation, which gained traction on X over the weekend, falsely claimed that the TPUSA show had been scrapped due to “low ticket interest” and a “lack of major talent.” The posts, viewed over 2.3 million times, offered no evidence to support the claim. In reality, TPUSA has not issued any cancellation notice, and promotional materials for the February 8, 2026, concert at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, remain active on the group’s official website and affiliated channels. The event, branded as a “patriotic alternative” to the NFL’s Spanish-language halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny, continues to list Lara Trump, Tom MacDonald, and other conservative artists among its featured acts. Rumour Origins and Online Reaction The misinformation appears to have originated from a parody account impersonating a TPUSA field organiser, which posted, “TPUSA cancels All-American Halftime due to no headliner or interest.” The post quickly spread, amplified by users on both political sides, some mocking the alleged flop, others expressing outrage over supposed “media bias” against conservative cultural efforts. Within hours, fact-checking communities on X, including @VerifyPolitics and @FactCheckDotOrg, flagged the claim as false. Screenshots from TPUSA’s official Instagram and event registration pages show that tickets remain on sale and that the organisation is continuing to promote sponsorship packages and volunteer sign-ups. Despite that, the rumour sparked another round of partisan commentary over politicised entertainment. While Bad Bunny’s selection as the NFL’s first Spanish-language halftime headliner has been praised by diversity advocates, critics, including TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, have accused the league of “cultural pandering” and “abandoning traditional American music.” Event Details Remain Unchanged The ‘All-American Halftime Show,’ first announced in October 2025, is scheduled to air concurrently with the official NFL halftime broadcast. According to promotional materials, the event will feature a mix of country rock, patriotic themes, and appearances from conservative influencers. As of Tuesday evening, TPUSA has not commented publicly on the rumours but continues to advertise the show through email campaigns and event partners. In short, there is no credible evidence the event has been cancelled — and plenty of proof it is still in motion. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.
