Beyoncé shines in NFL halftime show with daughter Blue Ivy and surprise Post Malone duet: Live updates
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.
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Spotify salutes Beyoncé
04:22 , Oliver O'Connell
It’s a Cowboy Carter Christmas y’all🌵🎄 pic.twitter.com/Jm1v2UCM1m
— Spotify (@Spotify) December 26, 2024
Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy is not a Beyoncé fan
04:15 , Oliver O'Connell
Beyoncé has been LOST since Destinys Child. https://t.co/TbMZHngl6z
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) December 25, 2024
Shred line is open for that Beyoncé performance. https://t.co/lXaZtqEmlN
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) December 25, 2024
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.
Watch: Beyoncé celebrates a job well done
03:30 , Oliver O'Connell
Beyoncé after her halftime show performance.
pic.twitter.com/5URLFTQqoS— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 25, 2024
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
Merry Christmas Houston! I hope y’all enjoyed The Beyonce Bowl. pic.twitter.com/c2i1GXmIcZ
— Shaboozey (@ShaboozeysJeans) December 26, 2024
NFL ❤️s Beyoncé
02:30 , Oliver O'Connell
WHAT A SHOW ❤️ @BEYONCE pic.twitter.com/t0RXz8wDts
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2024
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
Enjoy the Ho Ho Ho-down all over again.
Beyoncé’s show-stopping #NFLonNetflix Halftime performance will be available on Netflix as a standalone special. Coming soon… pic.twitter.com/TQZnbZ3Y2e— Netflix (@netflix) December 26, 2024
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
this shot of Beyoncé levitating to the top of the entire stadium while singing Texas Hold 'Em omg#BeyonceBowl pic.twitter.com/YsYDwQThFi
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) December 25, 2024
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
Watch: Post Malone joins Beyoncé at NFL halftime show... along with a denim truck
00:30 , Oliver O'Connell
Post Malone makes an appearance during Beyoncé's halftime performance! 🎤🔥#NFL pic.twitter.com/DfYEhqmSan
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 25, 2024
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
Beyoncé pays tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton with an amazing cover of 'Jolene'! 🎶🔥#NFL pic.twitter.com/WNb0s1iZHb
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 25, 2024
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:
Are we in heaven ? #BeyonceBowl
— D.K 𐚁 (@KarouiDorsaf) December 25, 2024
This halftime show is literally a spectacle. #NFLonNetflix
— Tre (@_TreWashington) December 25, 2024
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) December 25, 2024
mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother mother
— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) December 25, 2024
SHE IS THE STANDARDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
— RAVEN B. (@RAVIEB) December 25, 2024
Honestly can’t get enough of you @Beyonce
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 25, 2024
Watch: Beyoncé arrives on horseback for NFL Christmas Day halftime performance
Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:40 , Oliver O'Connell
The Houston vs Ravens game? Oh, you mean Beyoncé’s concert that just happened to have a football game playing in the background.#QueenBeyTakeover#BeyoncéBowl pic.twitter.com/XB3kWVVZGg
— Von Franklin (@EricFranklinTV) December 25, 2024
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!
Beyoncé announces a new project coming on January 14th. pic.twitter.com/SpkC7iTJ2g
— 21 (@21metgala) December 25, 2024
The NFL seem pleased with Beyoncé: ‘Best Christmas ever.'
Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:29 , Oliver O'Connell
Best Christmas ever.
Thank you, @Beyonce.#BeyonceBowl #NFLonNetflix @netflix— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2024
Look at that horse...
Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:25 , Oliver O'Connell
Look at that horse. pic.twitter.com/2AtteP5lZk
— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) December 25, 2024
Shaboozey and Post Malone join the party
Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:19 , Oliver O'Connell
Oh hey, @ShaboozeysJeans. #BeyonceBowl #NFLonNetflix @Beyonce @netflix
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2024
POSTY JOINS THE PARTY. #NFLonNetflix @Beyonce @PostMalone @netflix
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2024
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
And now, the real game begins…👀#BEYONCEBOWL pic.twitter.com/Kxn8UgzDLg
— Parkwood Entertainment (@parkwood) December 25, 2024
Halftime — here we go....
Wednesday 25 December 2024 23:08 , Oliver O'Connell
HALFTIME IN HOUSTON. #NFLonNetflix #BALvsHOU on @Netflix pic.twitter.com/SwqThnaiWd
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2024
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
CHRISTMAS MAGIC FROM LAMAR. #NFLonNetflix#BALvsHOU on @Netflix pic.twitter.com/vApzXuZZoh
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2024
Just two minutes of play left until Beyoncé
Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:49 , Oliver O'Connell
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
Light up bracelets being distributed to fans as they enter @nrgpark in Houston. pic.twitter.com/KGN6E5pUKL
— BEYONCÉ LEGION 𐚁 (@BeyLegion) December 25, 2024
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
This is your final warning. #BeyonceBowl is ONE QUARTER AWAY. #NFLonNetflix pic.twitter.com/PLjMFP3m79
— Netflix (@netflix) December 25, 2024
Watch: Pentatonix sings the National Anthem
Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:25 , Oliver O'Connell
Pentatonix sings the National Anthem before Ravens-Texans on @Netflix! #NFLonNetflix@PTXofficial pic.twitter.com/ZZ4MBjUL4i
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2024
...and the Grinch is there too
Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:20 , Oliver O'Connell
TEXANS GRINCH #BALvsHOU #NFLonNetflix pic.twitter.com/mC9zhfaXQS
— Netflix (@netflix) December 25, 2024
In pictures: Fans get festive in Houston
Wednesday 25 December 2024 22:15 , Oliver O'Connell
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
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A MARIAH CAREY KICKOFF #NFLonNetflix pic.twitter.com/YWXbntRnyn
— Netflix (@netflix) December 25, 2024
Touchdown
Wednesday 25 December 2024 21:47 , Oliver O'Connell
Ravens 7, Texans 0
KING. Derrick Henry scores! #NFLonNetflix#BALvsHOU on @Netflix pic.twitter.com/owMYpC13Pp
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2024
Game underway in Houston
Wednesday 25 December 2024 21:41 , Oliver O'Connell
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
THIS A REMINDER
Beyoncé at Halftime of Ravens vs. Texans. Kickoff at 4:30 PM ET 🐝 #NFLonNetflix https://t.co/3wdoAVFi9a pic.twitter.com/VwaEQzHwgV— Netflix (@netflix) December 25, 2024
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.
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.
I’m sending you big joy and love on this Cowboy Christmas Eve ❤️ I’ll see y’all tomorrow, in my city HTX 🤟🏽🏈🪕🌵🎄 pic.twitter.com/DFNmOjZNLr
— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) December 24, 2024
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...
