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There’s a lot of excitement around Bad Bunny’s performance at the 2026 Super Bowlhalftime show, but did you know there are a number of other amazing artists scheduled to perform leading up to the big event?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 20

NFL Announces First-Ever Decision For Super Bowl LX

The NFL is set to kick off Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi's Stadium. The event will not only feature the league’s two best teams competing for the championship but will also include major performances, with rock band Green Day set to appear during the opening ceremony and Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show.

Entertainment News / Music Times / January 19

Green Day to Celebrate 60 Years of Super Bowl History With Opening Performance

Green Day will help kick off Super Bowl LX with a special opening performance that celebrates 60 years of Super Bowl history, bringing hometown pride to one of the biggest sports events in the world.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 19

Green Day to perform at Super Bowl opening ceremony

Green Day are to perform at the Super Bowl opening ceremony. The American Idiot band will play a medley of their biggest hits before the NFL showpiece next month in their home state of California, as past Super Bowl MVPs parade on the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

NFL Announces New Super Bowl 60 Musical Performance

For all you Green Day fans out there: You needn’t wait until September to wake them up. During the Chicago Bears-Los Angeles Rams Divisional Round Game on Sunday, the NFL announced that Green Day will join Bad Bunny at Super Bowl 60: Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the big show in September.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 7

Ted Nugent blasts Eminem and Jack White as 'total idiots' and hits out at Green Day

Ted Nugent has blasted Eminem and Jack White as "total idiots", and claimed "there is not a brain among" Green Day's band members. The 77-year-old guitarist didn't hold back in an early 2026 rant when he took aim at the trio, as well as Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, for their views on US President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

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The most outrageous on-stage moments in music history

The great thing about live performances is that anything can happen, no matter how over the top or how it may skirt the boundaries of good taste. Here are our top 20 outrageous live stage moments of all time.

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25 famous bands who changed their original names

Many of your favorite bands likely didn’t start with the current name they have now. In fact, it’s quite common for groups to take on new monikers after gaining popularity or signing to record labels.

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21 albums every millennial played in their Walkmans

Millennials are the last generation to truly understand the value of physical media because, when they heard a song, they couldn’t just hop online and immediately have it in their possession. They either waited all day for the radio or MTV to play it, or they saved up their allowance and purchased the album.

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20 superstar musicians who famously adopted alter egos

In the music world, artists often utilize their identity as a creative outlet for exploring new sounds, tackling diverse themes, and expressing themselves through various personas.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / September 3

Green Day dust off Haushinka for first time in 28 Years

Green Day have performed their track Haushinka live for the first time in 28 years. The punk rock trio - made up of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and

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25 prolific Bay Area musicians

The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a music scene that’s diverse as it is legendary, yet still flies under the radar for some fans. From R&B to rock to hip-hop, this region has given birth to some of the most iconic artists across genres.

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20 iconic musicians who never had a No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit

Let’s take a look back at some artists who got so close but never quite made it to the peak of the Hot 100.

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23 artists Beyoncé should consider working with if ‘Act III’ is rock

Knowing that Beyoncé never fails at showing respect to the music that came before her, it wouldn’t be shocking to see hints of Tina Turner and Sister Rosetta Tharpe on Act III, but given that those two women wouldn’t be able to join Bey in the studio, one has to wonder who might Beyoncé collaborate with on a rock album? Let’s take some guesses!

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How many original names of these 20 legendary bands do you know?

From iconic rock bands to R&B groups, let's take a look back at some notable acts that changed their names on the road to success.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 25

Billie Joe Armstrong Pauses Concert to Shut Down Disruptive Crowd Member

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong paused the band's set during Germany's Hurricane Festival on June 22 to confront a disruptive fan. Caught on fan videos circulating online, Armstrong appeared visibly upset and halted the performance after being repeatedly sprayed in the face with water.

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25 current pop-punk bands every music lover should be listening to

Some of today’s pop-punk groups also instill elements of emo, punk rock, post-hardcore, alternative, indie, and even electronic influences, meaning there's a group for everyone's taste. Here are 25 modern pop-punk bands to check out.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 21

Green Day and Charli xcx's Coachella headliner banter continued into weekend two

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong donned a festival-goer's 'Brat' hat during their Coachella set after Charli xcx's subtle dig at the pop punk veterans headlining over her.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 13

Green Day Ignites Rock Music’s Spirit at Coachella 2025

“Like watching history’s fury unfold live.” Green Day took the Coachella 2025 main stage by storm, not just playing music — they exploded into action. Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool rocked out for 80 wild disorderly minutes giving a boundary-pushing and loaded punk rock extravaganza.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 9

Billie Joe Armstrong recalls 'a**hole' Perry Farrell not wanting 'boy band' Green Day to play Lollapalooza 1994

Billie Joe Armstrong has recounted the time "f****** a**hole" Perry Farrell didn't want Green Day to play Lollapalooza 1994. In the new tome, 'Lollapalooza:

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / October 4, 2024

Green Day Banned from 2 US Radio Stations After Tantrum

When Green Day lead singer and guitarist Billy Joe Armstrong played a San Fransisco show on Sept. 20, he made some comments that triggered the staff at two Las Vegas radio stations.

Entertainment News / Bluejaysnation / August 3, 2024

Green Day singer gives Rogers Centre Oakland A’s logo a makeover ahead of Toronto concert

As a Blue Jays fan, it’s always exciting when big names visit our beloved Rogers Centre. But this time, it wasn’t just a baseball game or concert making headlines.

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Which songs are turning 20 in 2024?

Destiny's Child released their final album, Gwen Stefani embarked on a solo career, and Kanye West was ready to showcase his talent as more than a producer for other artists. If you're ready to party like it's 2004, check out these songs that are turning 20 in 2024.

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The definitive Green Day playlist

For the better part of 30 years, Green Day has carried the flag for the pop-punk movement. Here's our definitive list of the 25 best Green Day songs.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2021

This is Serena Williams' favorite Green Day song, according to Billie Joe Armstrong

Green Day is generally best known for Grammy-winning record of the year "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" or top-10 Hot 100 single "Wake Me Up When September Ends," but Serena Williams is a big enough fan of the punk rock band that she prefers the deep cuts.

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