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NFL fans are in for a Christmas treat like Beyoncé is set to perform the halftime show for Netflix‘s NFL Christmas Game Broadcast.
This year, the giant will host two Christmas games between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers at 1:00 PM EST and the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans at 4:30 PM EST.
The 43-year-old 29-time Grammy-winning pop star will take the field at NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston at halftime of Game 2.
She will, for the first time in her life, perform live versions of her tracks latest album, Cowboy Carter. She is expected to be joined by artists appearing on the record, which could potentially include Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and Post Malone.
Beyoncé is no stranger to the NFL stage. She hosted the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 and was a guest on Coldplay in 2016.
Other Christmas performances include a pre-recorded recording of Mariah Carey’s holiday chart hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” before the first game, Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix singing the national anthem in the second.
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An NFL executive reveals why Beyoncé was their halftime pick
NFL executive vice president of media distribution Hans Schroeder said Beyoncé’s halftime performance will be “great” and will appeal to a wide audience.
“I think her appeal, the interest that she’s going to have and that she’s going to bring from a broader perspective even with our fan base, is going to be great,” Schroeder said, according to The New York Times.
“It will be great to see it come to life and we think it’s a great way to complete the day,” he added.
Katie Hawkinson25 December 2024 19:00
When was the last time Beyonce played halftime?
Beyoncé previously performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 before taking the stage again for the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in 2016.
At the first show, the music icon delighted the audience by performing 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 movementMalcolm X and the Black Panthers.
Katie Hawkinson25 December 2024 18:00
NFL exec ‘confident’ in Netflix’s live streaming plan
NFL executive vice president of media distribution Hans Schroeder said he is “confident” in Netflix’s preparation to stream Beyoncé’s live show.
“I think there’s been some bumps, certainly, with Netflix, but everything we’ve seen, we think their plan, the work we’re doing together with them, we’re incredibly confident in,” Schroeder said, according to The New York Times.
The remark comes after Netflix’s high-profile live broadcast of the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight was marred by technical difficulties last month.
Katie Hawkinson25 December 2024 17:00
Beyoncé’s Christmas Eve message
Beyoncé shared a Christmas Eve message on X Day ahead of her highly anticipated halftime show on Christmas Day.
Katie Hawkinson25 December 2024 16:00
Christmas shift
It’s not just us here at The Independent this Christmas, with the Baltimore Ravens on the road for the second year in a row. QB Lamar Jackson gave a diplomatic response when asked if there was ‘special meaning’ to being selected for the game in back-to-back years. “I think it is,” he told The Associated Press, trying to be diplomatic. “It means we are good, but at the same time I want to celebrate now sometimes at home with my family. I don’t want to play on Christmas all the time – not all the time.” Lamar went on to say that he hopes to catch a glimpse of Beyoncé’s set…
Andrew Georgeson25 December 2024 15:00
Beyoncé’s NFL History
Beyoncé is no stranger to halftime shows, having performed during Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 and again with Coldplay in 2016. Many critics believe she stole the spotlight from Chris Martin’s band.
Andrew Georgeson25 December 2024 13:45
“Roasted by Beyonce 12/24/24”
Beyoncé poked fun at Netflix after buffering issues during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. Here’s hoping for better luck this time…
Andrew Georgeson25 December 2024 13:00
How to watch
The centerpiece of Netflix’s Christmas lineup this year – in addition to the usual serving of festive movies – are two live NFL games, including a special halftime performance from Beyoncé! The 29-time Grammy-winning pop star is expected to perform songs from her album Cowboy Carter at NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Texans. Here’s how to watch…
Andrew Georgeson25 December 2024 12:25