Beyoncé shines in NFL halftime show with daughter Blue Ivy and surprise Post Malone duet: Live updates
Pop superstar performed at Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show in her hometown of Houston
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Your support makes all the difference.NFL fans enjoyed a Christmas treat as Beyonce performed the halftime show for Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday broadcast.
This year, the streaming giant is hosting the two Christmas games between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans.
The 32-time Grammy-winning pop superstar, 43, took the field at the NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston halfway through the second game.
For the first time ever, she performed live renditions of tracks off her latest album, Cowboy Carter. Delivering a medley of songs from the album including “16 Carriages”, “Blackbird”, “Levii’s Jeans” and “Texas Hold’Em”, she also welcomed guest stars Shaboozey and Post Malone. Her daughter Blue Ivy was among the dancers.
Beyoncé is no stranger to the NFL stage. She headlined the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and also made a guest appearance when Coldplay headlined in 2016.
Other Christmas Day performances included a pre-taped recording of Mariah Carey’s holiday chart-topper “All I Want for Christmas Is You” ahead of the first game, and the Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix singing the national anthem at the second.
Follow along below for live updates
Game underway in Houston
The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans have kicked off at the NRG Stadium in Houston.
Baltimore begins at their own 25-yard line.
NFL's Netflix debut on Christmas Day kicked off without a glitch
Netflix’s NFL debut kicked off on Christmas Day without a glitch.
Mariah Carey opened Wednesday’s doubleheader with a taped performance of “All I Want for Christmas is You” before Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs faced off against Russell Wilson, T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens in the second game as the NFL showcases four of the AFC’s top five teams.
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NFL's Netflix debut on Christmas Day kicked off without a glitch
The NFL's Netflix debut kicked off on Christmas Day without a glitch
NFL executive reveals why Beyoncé was their halftime show choice
NFL Executive Vice President of Media Distribution Hans Schroeder said Beyoncé’s halftime performance will be “awesome” and appeal to a wide audience.
“I think her appeal, the interest she will have and she will bring from a broader perspective even with our fan base, will be awesome,” Schroeder said, according to The New York Times.
“It will be awesome to see that come to life and we think that’s a great way to add to the day,” he added.
When did Beyoncé last play a halftime show?
Beyoncé previously performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 before taking the stage again at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in 2016.
At the first show, the musical icon wowed the audience as she performed her hits “Love on Top” and “Crazy in Love.”
Then, in 2016, Beyoncé made headlines after her performance included references to the Black Lives Matter movement, Malcolm X and the Black Panthers.
NFL executive ‘confident’ in Netflix livestream plan
NFL Executive Vice President of Media Distribution Hans Schroeder said he’s “confident” in Netflix’s preparation to stream Beyoncé’s show live.
“I think there were some bumps, certainly, with Netflix, but everything we’ve seen, we think their plan, the work we’re doing alongside them, we’re incredibly confident in,” Schroeder said, according to The New York Times.
This remark comes after Netflix’s high-profile live stream of the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson face-off was derailed by technical difficulties last month.
Beyoncé’s Christmas Eve message
Beyoncé shared a Christmas Eve message on X a day ahead of her much-anticipated halftime show on Christmas Day.
The Christmas shift
It’s not just us here at The Independent who are working this Christmas Day, with the Baltimore Ravens on the road for the second consecutive year. QB Lamar Jackson gave a diplomatic answer when asked if there was a ‘special meaning’ to being selected for the festive fixture in back-to-back years. “I mean, it is,” he told the Associated Press, trying to be diplomatic. “That means we’re good, but at the same time, I do want to celebrate at home sometimes with my family now. I don’t want to be playing on Christmas all the time — not all the time.” Lamar went on to say that he hopes he can catch a glimpse of Beyoncé’s set...
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