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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Bad Bunny and LeBron James spark bromance as pair party hard with lots of women at swanky Puerto Rico hotel
BAD Bunny and LeBron James have sparked a bromance after the friends partied hard with women at a swanky Puerto Rican hotel. An insider close to the festivities exclusively told The U.S. Sun that the unlikely pair enjoyed each other's company during the opening weekend for Bad Bunny's residency in his native island. 5 5 The performer is at the start of a once-in-a-lifetime run of 30 sold-out shows in his hometown at the iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The source, who was an eyewitness to much of the revelry, revealed just how invested Bad Bunny, 31, has been in ensuring these concerts benefit the island and serve its people. "It's an elaborate thing where he is making the tickets available at a low price, you have to prove you're a fan and a Puerto Rican resident, like people have to get the tickets at the supermarket he worked at when he was a kid." The insider said LeBron, 40, was not only at the concert and vibing to the music, but he also hung out with the singer for much of the lead-up to the first show. "LeBron was at the concert, there were a bunch of videos of them together, but before that, they had hung out and played golf together all day," the insider said of the performer and the Los Angeles Lakers player. The insider added that the NBA star is still a newbie at golfing and has been enjoying the sport lately. "After all that they partied their a**es off at the St Regis property nearby with a lot of beautiful women." "They have this fun new bromance energy going on," the source added. Bad Bunny started his residency on July 12, and has a whirlwind of 30 dates over the next month, before he kicks off his world tour, which notably does not include any shows in the 50 states. The Puerto Rican icon is very single, and clearly ready to mingle, as he has not had any serious public relationship since his split from Kendall Jenner last year. LeBron is married to his wife of 12 years, Savannah James. BAD SPLIT Fans noticed the couple had split when they both appeared at the US Open, separately, in September. Fans noticed the duo sitting apart during the match, leading many to speculate that it was a sign their relationship had come to an end. "Bad Bunny and Kendall definitely broke up - they are sitting separately," one person wrote in a popular online thread, starting the discussion. "To be honest they always seemed like a hot fling kind of thing. I can see them going back and forth for fun but unsure if anything serious will come out of it," someone else said, after having brought up that the pair dated previously and had split in December of 2023. Before the U.S. Open sighting, the pair hadn't been seen together since June at Paris Fashion Week, which had further fueled the rumor at the time. 5 5 5
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bad Bunny Kicks Off Historic Residency in Puerto Rico: Every Song From His First Show
History was in the making on Friday night (July 11) as Bad Bunny launched his wildly anticipated No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí (meaning: I Don't Want to Leave From Here) residency at the legendary Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (a.k.a. El Choli) in San Juan. The event marked the beginning of his unprecedented 30-show series, making him the first artist to ever headline a residency of this scale at the iconic venue with capacity for 18,000 people. More from Billboard Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx Says 'Health Issues' Prevented Band From Performing at All-Star Final Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath Show Hegseth's Video Deleted, Reposted After Metallica's Cease & Desist Over Unauthorized Use of 'Enter Sandman' in Drone Clip Ed Sheeran Overwhelmed With Emotion Performing With Musical Hero James Blunt: 'Top 3 Favorite Moments on Stage Of All Time' The Puerto Rican superstar (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) put on an electrifying show for a euphoric, sold-out audience on opening night, fusing reggaeton, Latin trap and Puerto Rican folk sounds with heartfelt moments honoring his culture — even featuring a quaint Boricua home onstage. 'Show them from the start where the gladiators were born,' reggaetón pioneer Ivy Queen wrote in Spanish on Bad Bunny's IG post announcing the residency. 'Proudly representing from the heart of the neighborhood, where we can vibe to the beat of drums, the bass of a car speaker, or even acapella — we bring the energy anywhere! Historic moment, my pollito stepping up with pride and showing off what it means to be Puerto Rican! That huge Pisces heart is coming through strong! Let's gooooooo!' The first three weeks of the residency (July 11–27) are restricted to Puerto Rico residents before opening up to tourists. '[This residency] will position Puerto Rico as a premier entertainment destination,' Jorge L. Pérez, the general manager of Coliseo de Puerto Rico, previously told Billboard Español. 'It will open the eyes of visitors who have never come to Puerto Rico. It will create awareness of Puerto Rico as an entertainment and leisure destination.' Planning to come to Bad Bunny's residency? Here's the ultimate travel guide with everything you need to know before you arrive. (His new surprise single, 'Alambre PúA,' which he debuted at the show but was mistakenly left out of our original post, has also been added to the beginning of the setlist.') Check out the full setlist from his opening show at El Choli below. Single (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: YHLGMDLG (2020), feat. Daddy Yankee Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: Un Verano Sin Ti (2022) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025), feat. Chuwi Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: X 100pre (2018) Album: X 100pre (2018) Single (2018) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: Un Verano Sin Ti (2022) Album: Un Verano Sin Ti (2022) Album: YHLGMDLG (2020) Album: X 100pre (2018), feat. El Alfa Album: Arcángel's Sr. Santos (2022), Arcángel & Bad Bunny Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: Un Verano Sin Ti (2022), feat. Chencho Corleone Album: Jhayco's Famouz (2019), Bad Bunny, J Balvin & Jhayco Album: Lunay's Épico (2019), Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee & Lunay Album: Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana (2023), feat. Feid Album: YHLGMDLG (2020) Album: Un Verano Sin Ti (2022) Album: YHLGMDLG (2020), feat. Jowell & Randy, and Ñengo Flow Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025), feat. Dei V & Omar Courtz Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025), feat. Los Pleneros de la Cresta Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: Un Verano Sin Ti (2022), feat. Tainy Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) Album: YHLGMDLG (2020), feat. Arcángel & Kendo Kaponi Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Gulf Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
'A legend': Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rican pride to epic show
Bad Bunny's sweeping first concert of his three-month Puerto Rico residency was a night of palpable emotion for the megastar whose latest smash artistic endeavor brings his global stardom back to his roots. The marathon show in San Juan late Friday was flush with styles -- from club beats and high-octane salsa to folkloric dance and soulful acoustics. At one point, the enormously popular Bad Bunny -- born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio -- appeared to pause to soak in the moment, breaking into a heartfelt smile as he gazed out at his thousands of ecstatic compatriots. Savoring the present and honoring the past is a lesson taken from the 31-year-old's sixth album "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" ("I Should Have Taken More Photos") and a theme the residency is celebrating, with a full-throated ode to Puerto Rican heritage. The ambitious setlist included many of Bad Bunny's most recent tracks that underscore injustices in the US Caribbean island territory, but the evening was one of celebration: a lens on Puerto Rico that focuses on its resistance, pride and joy. Bad Bunny performs during his first show of his 30-date concert residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Friday. AP The first song was previously unreleased, and there were no details on whether the track will eventually have an official drop. Some fans online speculated that perhaps he'll keep it exclusive to the residency. That would be a fitting move for the artist who, after a blazing burst to global fame that saw him briefly move to Los Angeles, has returned home and intensified his efforts to make music about Puerto Ricans, for Puerto Ricans. The first nine shows of his 30-concert stretch, which will take over San Juan's Coliseo for consecutive three-day weekends into September, are only open to Puerto Rican residents -- and the odd celebrity like LeBron James, who attended Friday night. 'He made it' The night paid homage to Puerto Rican culture and history -- including with percussive plena music and bomba-infused rhythms -- but it was also a career retrospective of sorts, showcasing the immense range that Bad Bunny has exhibited since his major breakthrough less than a decade ago. The show featured the heavy Latin trap of his 2018 hit "La Romana" and the 2020 club smash "Yo Perreo Sola" -- shining examples of his earlier work in reggaeton that catapulted him to stardom. An aerial view shows people queing outside the Coliseo de Puerto Rico to attend the first show of Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny's 30-date concert residency at the arena in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Friday. AFP "His reggaeton never fails," student John Hernandez Ramirez said ahead of the concert. The 21-year-old said he was drawn to Bad Bunny for the heart-pounding beats. But more recently, he said he has been inspired by the artist's lyrical evolution. Hailing from a rural area of Puerto Rico, Hernandez Ramirez said he found particular resonance in "Lo Que Paso a Hawaii" -- Bad Bunny's exploration of gentrification, detrimental tourism and the colonization of both the state and his homeland. Bad Bunny highlighted those issues in the lead-up to the concert, projecting historical facts onto a big screen over the lush, tropical set on which chickens roamed freely. Many of the sentiments drew enormous cheers from spectators as they filed in. Bad Bunny fans pose for a photo before attending the first show. AP "Puerto Rico has been a colony since Christopher Columbus 'discovered' the island during his second voyage to the New World in 1493," one read, with a parenthetical explaining that "the Taino tribe already inhabited the island." From atop a house built in the island's typical style, Bad Bunny delivered some of his most iconic songs, including the recent "Nuevayol" along with "Titi me pregunto." He then returned to the main stage for a hip-swiveling salsa sequence, wearing a 1970s-style tailored suit in the style of the genre's icons who preceded him. Streamers in the colors of the Puerto Rican flag burst from the ceiling as he led fans in a mesmerizing medley that included "Baile Inolvidable," accompanied by a full band. The show clocked in at three hours but fans -- many adorned in flag attire and others sporting baseball jerseys of the Puerto Rican baseball legend Roberto Clemente -- couldn't get enough. A Bad Bunny fan wearing a mask representing the singer performs before attending the first show. AP Marta Cuellar, a 61-year-old Colombian and longtime Puerto Rican resident, told AFP that the series of concerts is a great way to celebrate the island -- and a gift to Latin American culture more generally. "Bad Bunny," she said, "is going to be a legend." Jorell Melendez Badillo, a Puerto Rican scholar who collaborated with Bad Bunny on visual elements of the latest album, said that the residency is a celebration of "not only Benito, but ourselves." "He's ours. We feel as if we are there with Benito along this journey. We've seen him also grow through the spotlight, through his career." "He made it," the historian said. "And we all made it with him." Agence France-Presse
CNN
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Bad Bunny fans in Puerto Rico react to singer's sold out residency
A sense of excitement has permeated Puerto Rico as homegrown artist Bad Bunny, one of the world's biggest music stars, launched his long-awaited residency on Friday. Fans attending the concert told CNN just how excited they were. All 30 shows, which will take place at the 18,500-seat arena Coliseo de Puerto Rico, have been sold out.
CNN
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Bad Bunny fans in Puerto Rico react to singer's sold out residency
A sense of excitement has permeated Puerto Rico as homegrown artist Bad Bunny, one of the world's biggest music stars, launched his long-awaited residency on Friday. Fans attending the concert told CNN just how excited they were. All 30 shows, which will take place at the 18,500-seat arena Coliseo de Puerto Rico, have been sold out.
