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Fake Ads Claim Baez and Young to Headline TPUSA's "All-American Half-Time Show"
21 Oct
Summary
- Bogus images of classic rockers in hospitals or at graves have flooded social media
- Turning Point USA's "All-American Half-Time Show" lineup not yet announced
- AI-generated ads falsely claim Joan Baez and Neil Young will co-headline the event
As of October 21st, 2025, the lineup for Turning Point USA's "All-American Half-Time Show" has not yet been announced. However, that hasn't stopped the AI machine from churning out at least one fake ad claiming that legendary musicians Joan Baez and Neil Young will be co-headlining the event, which is described as "a heartfelt and patriotic alternative to the Super Bowl 60 halftime event."
The inclusion of Baez and Young, known for their criticism of former President Trump, is particularly amusing given Young's recent anti-Trump protest song "Big Crime" and Baez's participation in the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Reps for both artists have declined to comment on the bogus ads, much like other classic rockers who have been the subject of similar AI-generated hoaxes in the past.
These fake social media posts are the latest example of misinformation and AI-generated content seeping into the online landscape. While the actual "All-American Half-Time Show" lineup remains a mystery, one thing is clear: Baez and Young will not be part of it, despite what the AI-powered ads may claim.
