YouTube Music has begun limiting lyrics access for free users, prompting them to subscribe to the Premium service, according to The Verge. Simultaneously, the Super Bowl XL halftime show featured a performance by Bad Bunny, while Kid Rock headlined an alternative halftime show organized by Turning Point USA. In other music news, Ben Platt is set to star in the U.K. premiere of "Midnight at the Never Get," a musical by Mark Sonnenblick, and the new Mandy, Indiana album "URGH" is receiving critical acclaim.
Free YouTube Music users are now experiencing restricted access to lyrics, as reported by The Verge. While Google had previously tested lyrics as a Premium-exclusive feature, the rollout appears to be expanding. Free users may now only be able to view lyrics for five songs per month.
The Super Bowl XL halftime show saw Bad Bunny take the stage, with Wired noting the challenges of transforming the field at Levis Stadium to reflect his home of Puerto Rico. The logistics of the show were handled by Tribe Inc. At the same time, Kid Rock performed at an alternative halftime show organized by Turning Point USA, as reported by NPR News. The show included performances by country musicians Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett, and Lee Brice. The event began with a guitar solo of the "Star Spangled Banner," followed by Gilbert's performance of "Real American" and "Dirt Road Anthem."
In other entertainment news, Variety announced that Ben Platt will star in the U.K. premiere of "Midnight at the Never Get," a musical by Mark Sonnenblick. The production is set to take place in London.
Additionally, The Verge highlighted the new Mandy, Indiana album "URGH," calling it "vicious, dancey, and utterly captivating." The reviewer stated that the album is their favorite release of 2026 so far.
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