HOUSTON: Beyoncé’s performance during the NFL’s halftime show on Christmas Day was an eagerly anticipated event, as the Baltimore Ravens took on the Houston Texans.
The performance also marked Beyoncé’s return to the live stage after a four-year hiatus.
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As a testament to her star power, the first half was dubbed the “Beyoncé Bowl”, with her performance being a meticulously crafted spectacle that showcased her performance skills.
The show opened with a pre-taped segment of Beyoncé wearing a white fur coat and cowboy hat, riding on a white horse while her iconic single “16 Carriages” played during background.
She then entered in breathtaking fashion as only Beyoncé could pull off, as the singer dismounted and sang another of her hits.
She was joined on stage by Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Brittney Spencer and Reyna Roberts.
After the first segment, the beautiful diva then moved to the stage to perform live the song aptly named “Ya Ya”.
As the crowd watched, the scene changed again as her performance moved to the stands, where a marching band and accompanying dancers added to the scene.
Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, also appeared to sing “My House”.
The NFL halftime show continued with a medley of “Riiverdance” and “Sweet Honey Buckiin.” The visual element of the elements shocked the audience with elaborate costumes and sets.
In arguably one of the most iconic moments in the history of NFL halftime performances, Beyoncé sang “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
As the performer sang the lyrics, she addressed the audience, expressing her honor to perform in Texas on Christmas Day.
Blue Ivy joins her mother again for the final performance, complete with a rope dance.
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Beyoncé was lifted into the air as the performance reached its climax. As she left the stage, a banner was unfurled that read “Bang.”