Netizens rally behind Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time performance, political message
Global music icon Bad Bunny ignited a wave of social media support following his historic Super Bowl LX…
By Carmela Calling
Carmela earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila.
Aside from writing, she loves watching Korean films and series.
Her other interests include history, politics, Korean pop music, anime, shopping, traveling, trying new cuisines, and learning new things, especially languages!
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