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Inga Parkel and Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé shines in NFL halftime show with daughter Blue Ivy and surprise Post Malone duet: Live updates

Beyoncé NFL Netflix NFL Christmas Gameday

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

Key Ponts

Spotify salutes Beyoncé

04:22 , Oliver O'Connell

Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy is not a Beyoncé fan

04:15 , Oliver O'Connell

When did Beyoncé last play a halftime show?

04:00 , Oliver O'Connell

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.

Beyoncé performs at the 2016 Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show (Getty Images)

Watch: Beyoncé celebrates a job well done

03:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Travis Kelce makes Chiefs history on Christmas Day without Taylor Swift

03:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Travis Kelce has broken a Kansas City Chiefs record – but without Taylor Swift showing up to watch.

On Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) the Chiefs played against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium with a final score of 29 to 10 as the Chiefs secured their 15th win of the season. However, Kelce’s girlfriend was not in attendance as he went on to achieve a record-breaking moment.

Brittany Miller reports.

Travis Kelce makes Chiefs history on Christmas Day without Taylor Swift

Watch: Shaboozey joins Beyoncé for NFL halftime performance

02:41 , Oliver O'Connell

NFL ❤️s Beyoncé

02:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé’s NFL history

02:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé is no stranger to half time shows, having performed during Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 and again with Coldplay in 2016. Many critics believed she stole the limelight from Chris Martin’s band.

Beyoncé at the Super Bowl: A history ahead of her Christmas Day halftime show

Standalone Netflix special coming soon...

01:40 , Oliver O'Connell

How much was Beyoncé paid to perform Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day halftime show?

01:20 , Oliver O'Connell

It’s to be expected that securing a performance from Beyoncé would come with a hefty price tag — but just how high?

The 32-time Grammy winner, 43, made her highly anticipated NFL Christmas Gameday debut with an epic first-ever live performance of tracks off her latest album, Cowboy Carter.

Inga Parkel reports.

How much was Beyoncé paid to perform NFL Christmas Day halftime show?

Watch: Beyoncé soars above stadium during ‘Texas Hold ‘em'

01:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Final Score

00:48 , Oliver O'Connell

Yes, the football continued and finished...

Ravens 31 - Texans 2

Ouch.

In Pictures: Beyoncé dazzles at NFL Christmas Day halftime show

00:45 , Oliver O'Connell
Beyoncé performs during the halftime show for the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas (Getty Images)
As she closed out the 13-minute set she soared above the stadium floor (Getty Images)
The medley of tracks from her Cowboy Carter album included Texas Hold ‘Em, Blackbird, Levii’s Jeans, 16 Carriages and Jolene (Getty Images)
She was really, really high up at the end (Getty Images)

Watch: Post Malone joins Beyoncé at NFL halftime show... along with a denim truck

00:30 , Oliver O'Connell

All Beyoncé’s surprise guests and setlist in full

00:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé was joined by a select few guest performers for her highly anticipated NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show.

The 43-year-old pop star took the field on December 25 to deliver first-time live performances of tracks off her latest Grammy-nominated album, Cowboy Carter.

Inga Parkel reports.

Beyoncé’s NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show surprise guests and setlist

Watch: Beyoncé performs Jolene at NFL Christmas Day halftime show

00:05 , Oliver O'Connell

Blue Ivy performs with mom Beyoncé

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:55 , Oliver O'Connell

Blue Ivy has made another dancing appearance alongside her mother.

On Wednesday (December 25) Beyoncé performed the halftime show at the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans game at NRG Stadium, playing songs from her newest album Cowboy Carter live for the first time.

Brittany Miller reports.

Blue Ivy performs with mom Beyoncé on stage at NFL halftime show

Score Update

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:51 , Oliver O'Connell

Yes, the football continues... and the Ravens are running away with things down in Houston.

Ravens 31 - Texans 2

Beyoncé lauded for iconic halftime show: ‘Are we in heaven?”'

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:46 , Oliver O'Connell

Fans are showering praise on Beyoncé for her performance at today’s NFL Christmas Day game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans broadcast on Netflix.

Here’s a sample:

Watch: Beyoncé arrives on horseback for NFL Christmas Day halftime performance

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:40 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé teases new project coming in January...

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:33 , Oliver O'Connell

You might have noticed the date January 14, 2025, pop up at the end of the horse video below indicating that Queen Bey has a new project coming in the new year...

Stay tuned!

The NFL seem pleased with Beyoncé: ‘Best Christmas ever.'

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:29 , Oliver O'Connell

Look at that horse...

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:25 , Oliver O'Connell

Shaboozey and Post Malone join the party

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:19 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé arrives on horseback singing ‘16 Carriages'

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:16 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé arrived on at the NRG Stadium on horseback in a prerecorded segment singing her Cowboy Carter hit “16 Carriages” before moving on to “Blackbird”.

She then appeared live in the center of the field singing “Ya Ya.”

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:08 , Oliver O'Connell

Halftime — here we go....

Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:08 , Oliver O'Connell

Reminder: How to watch Beyoncé’s NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:56 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyoncé is gearing up to bring the holiday magic to Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday with a special halftime show.

How to watch Beyoncé’s NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show

Score Update

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:51 , Oliver O'Connell

Ravens 17 - Texans 2

Just two minutes of play left until Beyoncé

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:49 , Oliver O'Connell
Beyoncé (Netflix)

Who can watch today’s NFL games and Beyoncé halftime show?

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:40 , Oliver O'Connell

Netflix’s 282.3 million subscribers in more than 190 countries can stream the games, marking the first time one outlet has distributed an NFL game globally. Netflix has the games available in five languages — English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

Netflix had problems streaming the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight on Nov. 14. The bout peaked at 65 million concurrent streams, including 38 million concurrent streams in the United States. According to the website Down Detector, nearly 85,000 viewers logged problems with outages or streaming leading up to and during the fight.

There were no signs of trouble early Wednesday during the game after a couple of blunders during the pregame show. The broadcast opened with roughly 10 seconds of silence because it appeared studio host Kay Adams' microphone wasn't turned on.

The biggest test should come at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game when Beyoncé performs live at NRG Stadium.

AP

Light up bracelets given to fans ahead of Beyoncé performance

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:38 , Oliver O'Connell

Score Update

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:32 , Oliver O'Connell

Ravens 10 - Texans 2

Beyoncé just one quarter away

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:28 , Oliver O'Connell

Watch: Pentatonix sings the National Anthem

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:25 , Oliver O'Connell

...and the Grinch is there too

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:20 , Oliver O'Connell

In pictures: Fans get festive in Houston

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:15 , Oliver O'Connell
A fan arrives at NRG Stadium before NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens (AP)
A family of Ravens fans arrive at the NRG Stadium in Houston (AP)
A fan watches players warm up before the game (AP)
(AP)

Score Update

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:06 , Oliver O'Connell

Ravens 10 - Texans 0

ICYMI — Watch: Mariah Carey kicks off NFL on Netflix

Wednesday 25 December 2024 21:56 , Oliver O'Connell

Touchdown

Wednesday 25 December 2024 21:47 , Oliver O'Connell

Ravens 7, Texans 0

Game underway in Houston

Wednesday 25 December 2024 21:41 , Oliver O'Connell
Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, December 25, 2024, in Houston (AP)

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

Wednesday 25 December 2024 21:26 , AP

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.

Continue reading...

NFL's Netflix debut on Christmas Day kicked off without a glitch

Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:42 , Oliver O'Connell

NFL executive reveals why Beyoncé was their halftime show choice

Wednesday 25 December 2024 19:00 , Katie Hawkinson

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?

Wednesday 25 December 2024 18:00 , Katie Hawkinson

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.

Beyoncé performs at the 2016 Super Bowl 50 halftime show (Getty Images)

NFL executive ‘confident’ in Netflix livestream plan

Wednesday 25 December 2024 17:00 , Katie Hawkinson

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

Wednesday 25 December 2024 16:00 , Katie Hawkinson

Beyoncé shared a Christmas Eve message on X a day ahead of her much-anticipated halftime show on Christmas Day.

The Christmas shift

Wednesday 25 December 2024 15:00 , Andrew Georgeson

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...

NFL star says he’ll skip locker room to watch Beyoncé’s Christmas Day halftime show

Beyoncé’s NFL history

Wednesday 25 December 2024 14:16 , Andrew Georgeson

Beyoncé is no stranger to half time shows, having performed during Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 and again with Coldplay in 2016. Many critics believed she stole the limelight from Chris Martin’s band.

Beyoncé at the Super Bowl: A history ahead of her Christmas Day halftime show

“Roasted by beyoncé 12.24.24”

Wednesday 25 December 2024 13:07 , Andrew Georgeson

Beyoncé poked fun at Netflix after the buffering issues during the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight. Here’s hoping for better luck this time...

Beyoncé trolls Netflix over buffering issues ahead of NFL Christmas halftime show

How to watch

Wednesday 25 December 2024 12:25 , Andrew Georgeson

The centrepiece of Netflix’s Christmas programming this year - aside from the usual serving of festive movies - is two live NFL games, including a special half time performance from Beyoncé! The 29-time Grammy-winning pop superstar is expected to perform songs from her album Cowboy Carter at the NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Texans. Here’s how to watch...

How to watch Beyoncé’s NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show

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