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Bad Bunny, Kid Rock Rock Super Bowl Halves; AI, Music Face Change

YouTube Music has begun limiting lyrics access for free users, while New York state is considering legislation to regulate AI, and alternative halftime shows took place during Super Bowl LX. According to multiple reports, free YouTube Music accounts are now restricted to viewing lyrics for only five songs per month, prompting users to upgrade to a Premium subscription to unlock full access. Meanwhile, New York's state legislature is set to consider two bills addressing the burgeoning AI industry, including a requirement for labels on AI-generated content and a three-year pause on new data center construction. Simultaneously, an alternative halftime show headlined by Kid Rock, featuring performances by Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett, and Lee Brice, occurred during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Google began testing lyrics as an exclusive feature for Premium users in September, but the rollout appears to be widening. The Verge reported that free users will be limited to viewing lyrics for a small number of songs each month. The New York legislation, as detailed by The Verge, reflects growing concerns about the impact of AI. One bill, the NY FAIR News Act, would mandate labeling AI-generated content. The other bill addresses the rapid expansion of AI data centers, proposing a temporary moratorium on new construction.

The Super Bowl LX halftime show, featuring Bad Bunny, presented logistical challenges, according to Wired. The show aimed to transform the field at Levis Stadium to resemble Puerto Rico. Simultaneously, Turning Point USA organized an alternative halftime program. NPR News reported that the program featured country musicians and was headlined by Kid Rock. The show began with a guitar solo of the "Star Spangled Banner."

In other news, the new Mandy, Indiana album "URGH" has been released. The Verge's Terrence O'Brien described the album as "vicious, dancey, and utterly captivating," calling it his favorite release of 2026 so far.

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