Beyoncé turned heads this Christmas Day when she took the stage for her highly anticipated halftime show during Netflix’s NFL Christmas Game on Wednesday. The show aired live during the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans from Houston’s NRG Stadium.
Beyoncé rode a white horse to the show, during which she performed songs from her country music album, cowboy Carter. She began with “16 Carriages” before singing a cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird”.
Beyoncé had the backing of a full marching band and brought along guests Shaboozey and Post Malone. Post Malone sang their song “Levii’s Jeans”.
But the biggest surprise of course was Beyoncé’s daughter, 12-year-old Blue Ivy, making a surprise appearance to dance to the hit “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
Beyonce’s NFL halftime show
Beyoncé’s halftime performance marked the first live showcase of songs from her country music album, Cowboy Carter. Previously, NFL executive Hans Schroeder promised News week The performance will be unforgettable. “You can expect a great show,” he said. “It’s her hometown and she’s so excited… to be on Christmas Day on the NFL in Houston.”
The show is also part of a historic partnership between Netflix and the NFL, bringing two live NFL games to the streaming platform for the first time. The Kansas City Chiefs also faced the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the day as part of the NFL Christmas Game.
And the stakes are high for Netflix, especially after its last live sports broadcast – the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight – faced major streaming problems that left fans grave disappointment.
Today’s performance also adds to Beyoncé’s long history with the NFL, following her legendary Super Bowl halftime performances in 2013 and 2016. However, the festival was not without some outside distractions. As Beyoncé took the stage, her husband Jay-Z continued to face scrutiny over a civil lawsuit alleging past misconduct — claims he has vehemently denied.
His attorney, Alex Spiro, has insisted that Jay-Z is not involved in the ongoing legal matters involving Diddy, saying, “It is clear to everyone that Mr. Carter did not do this .”
Despite the noise, today belonged to Beyoncé. Whether you’re here for the football, the music or just to watch, her halftime show is the highlight of this holiday entertainment.
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