Justin and Hailey Bieber are quietly thriving as a couple, leaning on each other as Justin steps back into the spotlight following his emotional return to the Grammys.

According to sources close to the pair, Hailey has been a constant presence throughout the making of Justin’s latest album, SWAG, supporting him every step of the way as he prepared for his first major awards appearance in years. 

One source shared that “Hailey was with Justin through all of it, from rehearsals to studio time and Grammys week,” adding that she stayed close as he built the project from scratch. 

The same source said she felt proud watching his creative vision finally take shape onstage.

Another insider described the couple’s excitement about attending the 2026 Grammys together, saying it meant a lot to both of them after a period of focusing on family life. 

Hailey’s support hasn’t stopped there either, with the source noting that she also plans to be there for Justin at Coachella because she genuinely enjoys watching him perform live. 

According to the insider, the pair is “in such a strong place right now,” adding that Justin, 31, “feels deeply supported.”

Her pride in his work, they said, has never wavered.

Behind the scenes, the couple are said to be keeping things simple and grounded, choosing to tune out outside chatter and focus on what matters most to them. 

Their everyday routine revolves around work commitments balanced with quality time at home, where they are fully immersed in parenting. 

Friends describe them as devoted parents, sharing that their son, Jack, is a happy and content little boy.

Justin’s appearance at the Grammys marked a significant moment in his career. 

He released SWAG in July 2025, four years after his last solo album, Justice, and less than a year after welcoming Jack Blues with Hailey in August 2024. 

The album represents his first full-length solo release since becoming a father, making the project especially meaningful.

Musically, SWAG blends R&B, pop and experimental sounds, highlighting Justin’s vocal range and personal storytelling. 

Some listeners have already described it as his most intimate body of work to date. The 21-track album includes collaborations with artists such as Gunna and Sexxy Red, signalling a fresh but confident chapter in his career.

As Justin continues to reconnect with fans through live performances and new music, those close to the couple say his strongest support system remains at home, with Hailey firmly by his side as they navigate this new phase together.

The Essex Rose Tea House in Dedham was abuzz with excitement as King Charles and Queen Camilla filled the air with laughter, and a very royal sweetness.

Staff couldn’t hide their smiles as the couple moved through the tearoom, shaking hands, chatting about the team’s dedication, and asking how long they had been part of the community hub. 

At the heart of the room, a spectacular cake which shaped like a book celebrated the occasion with the inscription, “Marking the visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla. 25 years at The Essex Rose in Dedham. 140 years of Jam Making at Tiptree.” 

Watching the royals cut the cake was pure joy, especially with Camilla pretending to scold and Charles responding with a booming laugh.

The couple made a point of meeting nearly 100 special guests, taking time to hear about their work. 

Essex Wildlife Trust and PACE Manningtree, focused on environmental action, received particularly warm handshakes. 

Rich Yates, CEO of Trust, said, “The King has been a leader in the environment for 50 years. It’s a real privilege getting the chance to meet him.”

Queen Camilla met with representatives from Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity born from Colchester Women’s Aid in 1977. 

Workers shared how busy the charity has been and thanked her for advocacy. 

“I think that’s really why I brought it up,” the Queen reflected. “The more you get people to talk about it, the better.”

Bad Bunny says he’s approaching his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance with a mix of excitement, gratitude and perspective. 

“To be honest, I don’t know how I’m feeling. There’s a lot. I’m still in the middle of my tour. I was just at the Grammys last week. All of that,” he said in English on Thursday at a press event hosted by Apple Music. He walked out to his 2017 single “Chambea.”

“I’m excited, but at the same time, I feel more excited about the people than even me — my family, my friends, the people who have always believed in me,” he said. “This moment, the culture — that’s what makes these shows special.”

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet. He will take the Super Bowl stage just one week after he won album of the year at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” It’s the first time an all Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

During the conference, Bad Bunny joked that fans didn’t need to learn Spanish to enjoy his set — but they should be prepared to dance, a reference to his “Saturday Night Live” monologue from last October.

Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden hosted the conversation with Bad Bunny. Thursday’s event began with conversations with pregame performers at 10 a.m. Pacific time.

This year, a long line formed well before the doors opened, with credentialed media — including a noticeable presence of Spanish-language and Latin American outlets — packing the conference room nearly an hour before the news conference began.

It marked a stark contrast to Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 news conference, when the room didn’t fill up until roughly 15 minutes before the event.

Despite the heightened interest, Bad Bunny offered few specifics about what viewers will see Sunday.

“It’s going to be a huge party,” he said. “What people can expect from me … I want to bring to the stage, of course, a lot of my culture. But I really don’t, I don’t want to give any spoilers. It’s going to be fun.”

For the artist, the journey to the Super Bowl was never driven by recognition or awards. He said “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” became his most meaningful project because it was rooted in reconnecting with his identity, history and culture but not chasing milestones.

“I wasn’t looking for album of the year. I wasn’t looking to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show,” he said. “I was just trying to connect with my roots, connect with my people, connect with myself.”

That mindset, he said, ultimately opened the door to something larger: bringing a deeply personal expression of culture to one of the world’s biggest stages.

“You always have to be proud of who you are and where you’re from,” he said. “But don’t let that limit where you can go.”

Bad Bunny is no stranger to the Super Bowl stage. He previously appeared during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIV in 2020 alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. But he said his focus has remained unchanged.

“My biggest pleasure is just to create, have fun doing it and connect with the people,” he said. “That’s what I’m always looking for every time I’m in the studio.”

When asked if he will have surprise guests, he said “That’s something I’m not going to tell you.”

Then he said he will actually have a lot of guests watching — his friends, family, “the Latino community,” and people around the world who love his music.

At the end of the interview, Bad Bunny took questions from a few student journalists, including one who asked him to name an early supporter. “My mom,” the singer replied.

“Before everything, she believed in me as a person, as a human. She believed in me, in my decisions, in my opinions,” he continued. “I think that’s what got me here, you know? Not because she believed that I was a great artist but that she believed that I am a great person.”

The Super Bowl will be held Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, with the Seattle Seahawks facing off against the New England Patriots.

The Super Bowl pregame show will open with several standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on “America the Beautiful” and Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

“I want them to feel inspired. I want everybody to know that music is such an amazing thing,” Puth said of his performance.

“This is pretty much the top of the top,” added Jones. “This is the bee’s knees. … It’s hard to compete. Maybe my wedding will be up there.”

The national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be performed by deaf performing artist Fred Beam in American Sign Language. Julian Ortiz will sign “America the Beautiful.”

Before the game, Green Day will play a set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl. The band, which has its roots in the Bay Area, plans to “Get loud!” according to lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong.

In a historic first, the halftime show will include a multilingual signing program featuring Puerto Rican Sign Language, led by interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme. She was also the interpreter for Bad Bunny’s landmark residency in Puerto Rico last year that drew more than half a million fans.

All signed performances for the pregame and halftime shows will be presented in collaboration with Alexis Kashar of LOVE SIGN and Howard Rosenblum of Deaf Equality.