Stars set tone for Super Bowl, with Green Day's f-bomb and performances from Puth, Carlile and Jones

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Super Bowl 60 wasted no time leaning into spectacle, as a constellation of stars commanded the pre-game spotlight and set an electric tone hours before kickoff. Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi ushered in the competing teams with high-wattage introductions, underscoring the NFL’s habit of pairing gridiron grandeur with pop-culture firepower.

The headline-grabbing moment arrived when Green Day punctuated their set with an audible f-bomb, a raw flourish that instantly ricocheted across Levi’s Stadium and social media feeds. The punk trio’s unfiltered interjection served as a reminder that the league’s polished stage can still deliver unscripted jolts.

Joining the marquee lineup, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and country star Jelly Roll—referred to in league materials simply as Jones—delivered soaring performances that showcased the breadth of American music. Each act offered a distinct flavor, from Puth’s silky pop runs to Carlile’s roots-tinged power vocals, while Jones’s set injected a dose of down-home twang into the pre-game soundtrack.

With celebrities front-and-center from the opening moments, the league signaled that Super Bowl 60 would be as much about entertainment theatrics as the action between the lines. The carefully curated roster of performers ensured that fans inside the stadium—and the tens of millions watching worldwide—were treated to a sensory spectacle long before the first whistle.