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Beyoncé may have wrapped her Christmas Day Halftime Show performance, but famous fans such as Serena Williams and Reneé Rapp still aren’t over it.
Following the 32-time Grammy winner’s high-production showcase midway through the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game Wednesday (Dec. 25), the tennis legend took to X to gush about Bey’s star power. “Honestly can’t get enough of you,” Williams wrote moments after Bey exited the field.
A certain Mean Girls star had paragraphs’ worth of praise to share about Bey’s performance on Instagram Stories. “I’m not f—ing kidding ya’ll don’t GET IT!!!!!,” Rapp wrote over a black background. “WHY AM I CRYING DURING A DRUMLINE?? SHE’S BEEN IT SHE’S STILL IT SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IT!! BEYONCÉ TILL I DIE.”
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“like this is the worlds most beautiful person alive,” the “Snow Angel” singer continued in a second post. “you wanna talk about being a FAN?! SHE MADE A FAN OUT OF ME YOUNG AND KEPT IT THAT WAY HOW ARE YOU STILL THAT FINE AND PERFORMING LIKE THAT!!! full body chills.”
The “Break My Soul” vocalist’s halftime offering was certainly one for the history books, with the show marking the first time Bey performed any songs from her Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter. Shaboozey, Post Malone, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts all joined her to help sing their respective collaborations from the Grammy-nominated LP — including “Sweet Honey Buckiin,’” “Levii’s Jeans” and “Blackbiird” — while Bey’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, accompanied her mom on the field for a few dance numbers.
During and after the show, Bey also received support from both of her Destiny’s Child bandmates. Michelle Williams was on hand at NRG Stadium to cheer the Ivy Park founder on, sharing an on-site photo on Instagram Stories during the performance, while Kelly Rowland reposted a clip on her Story of the “Irreplaceable” musician and Blue Ivy dancing together during “Texas Hold ‘Em” and wrote, “SHUT IT DOWN!!!!”
Luckily for Williams, Rapp, the Destiny’s Child women and every other person in the Beyhive who loved the musician’s showcase, Netflix will soon drop a Beyoncé Bowl special featuring footage from the 12-plus-minute set. The streamer aired the performance — plus the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers and Texans-Ravens games — live on Christmas Day.
Shortly after the show, Bey also teased that she has a new project coming in 2025, dropping a cryptic video of her riding a horse and swinging an American flag. “1.14.25,” reads a message at the end of the clip, which Live Nation reposted on socials — a move that has many fans convinced the star is planning to embark on a tour next year.
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LeBron James made it a point to declare Christmas Day a day for the NBA, as the NFL played games on the holiday through the Netflix streaming platform.
The battle between the National Football League and the National Basketball Association for ratings dominance took center stage on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). Superstar LeBron James made it plain that the holiday belongs to the NBA during an interview after the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling 115-113 win on the road against the Golden State Warriors. “Merry Christmas to my family back home, I’m coming home,” James said to ESPN’s Lisa Salters afterward at Chase Center. “And I love the NFL. I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day.” James made it a point to look directly into the camera as he added that last statement.
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James’ comments came hours after Netflix livestreamed two climatic games – the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10, and the Baltimore Ravens soundly beat the Houston Texans 31-2 in the later contest. The second game also featured a dynamic halftime performance by Beyoncé, who performed songs from her Cowboy Carter album. The show also featured country star Shaboozey and the singer/rapper Post Malone, in addition to her daughter Blue Ivy joining her. The day was expected to boost ratings for the streaming platform’s further expansion into live sports, with a deal reportedly worth $150 million.
The NBA has been criticized for its performance recently, with a report showing a drop in ratings. But Christmas Day has traditionally been a strong showcase for the league. This Christmas Day was no exception, as the NBA had five games nationally aired between ESPN and ABC, beginning with the San Antonio Spurs taking on the New York Knicks, which featured a simulcast on Disney+, featuring animated players from both teams along with Disney favorites such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns echoed James’ statements after his team’s victory over the Denver Nuggets. “Today was a step in the right direction to get people excited again for the game of basketball,” he said.
Christmas may be over, but the NFL keeps delivering gifts. After the must-see Cowboy Carter Christmas games, football fans have three more reasons to celebrate before the New Year. On Dec. 28, get your favorite jersey ready, order some wings, and kick your feet up, because an all-day NFL triple header is on the way. And one of the best, most affordable ways to watch is on Sling TV.
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Signing up for Sling TV, fans won’t miss any of the action as the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals face off to keep their playoff chances alive, the Los Angeles Rams look to improve on their win streak with a victory against the Arizona Cardinals, and the Los Angeles Chargers fight to maintain their playoff spot against the New England Patriots.
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You can catch all three NFL games streaming on Sling TV. Not subscribed? Here’s everything you need to know to watch football on the streaming platform below.
How to Watch NFL Triple Header on Sling TV
Want to catch the NFL triple header on Dec. 28? Subscribing to Sling TV Orange + Blue grants you access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT and Fox, as well as live TV and local cable channels so you’ll never miss another NFL or college football game again. Compared to other platforms like YouTube TV — which just announced a price hike for their streaming service — plus DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, Sling offers affordable options and discounts for first-time subscribers. For Sling TV Orange + Blue plan, get 50% off your first month, starting at $30/month (it increases to $60/month afterwards).
You’ll not only have access to more local networks like NBC, but many cable networks, including NFL Network, FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, Cartoon Network, Fuse, CNN, Food Network and many others.
Sling lets you livestream the NFL games on your phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV (via the Sling app). It’s the easiest way to watch this week’s MFL triple header online without cable.
Ring in the new year with more NFL football on Sling TV. See full details here.
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It was a foregone conclusion that Beyoncé was going to slay. On Christmas Day 2024, Bey held down an exciting halftime show during the Houston Texans versus Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium game that aired on Netflix.
It was the second game of a double header of NFL games that aired on Netflix, a first for the streamer. As touted, Bey performed hits from her Cowboy Carter album, the stadium-worthy show in her Houston hometown also featured guests Shaboozey and Post Malone. We would have gladly taken Dolly Parton over the latter, though. Respectfully. And yeah, that was Blue Ivy dancing next to he Ma Dukes.
“Merry Christmas, God bless y’all, thank you so much,” is how Bey ended her performance. But you already know the reactions on social media are just starting.
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EVERYBODY SAY THANK YOU BEYONCÉ #BEYONCEBOWL #NFLonNetflix
— Netflix (@netflix) December 25, 2024
1. Umm, that was not the assignment.
LOL.
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Fans of Beyoncé can watch her special NFL halftime performance on Netflix on Christmas after the game, but only for a little while.
If you happen to miss the live concert performance by Beyoncé during halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game on Christmas Day, you can still catch it on Netflix – but you’ll only have a few hours to check the replay. The superstar singer is set to bring down the house in her native Houston at NRG Stadium, where the second of two NFL matchups on the holiday will begin at 4 P.M. EST. The first game will feature the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 P.M. EST.
The halftime show and the Ravens-Texans game will be available for rewatch along with the Chiefs-Steelers game for up to three hours after the live stream ends – making it an 11 P.M. EST cut-off, according to the contractual agreement Netflix has with the NFL. For viewers outside of the United States, the performance and games will disappear from the platform 24 hours after the live stream concludes. For viewers in the local markets for each team, they’ll be able to watch on their local networks.
As usual, there haven’t been many advance details provided about the set that Beyoncé is going to perform, but Netflix has confirmed that there will be “special guests” joining her to perform tracks from her latest release, Cowboy Carter. This will be Beyoncé’s third venture with the NFL – she was the halftime performer in New Orleans at the 2013 Super Bowl, which included a Destiny’s Child reunion, and sang “Formation” with Coldplay’s Chris Martin at their 2016 Super Bowl performance.
Netflix’s continuing foray into airing live sporting events took a major step when they announced they would host the games earlier this year. Their pregame coverage will be streamed live from their studios in Los Angeles, California, and at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh beginning at 11 A.M. EST, and will also feature a recorded performance by Mariah Carey who will sing her hit “All I Want For Christmas” that will be aired before both games.
Beyoncé is getting in on the Netflix buffering joke ahead of her highly anticipated NFL Halftime Show performance.
On Tuesday (Dec. 24), the 43-year-old superstar shared a new 30-second teaser for her upcoming performance, which will air during the Christmas Day NFL doubleheader on Netflix.
In the clip, Beyoncé — dressed in a long shawl, a sparkly top, a large hat and black sunglasses — sits on a football field strumming a banjo as her hit song “Texas Hold ‘Em” plays. After a few moments, she stops playing, pulls down her sunglasses, and the camera zooms in on her face as a buffering wheel spins on screen — a playful nod to the glitches experienced during Netflix’s mid-November Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match. Beyoncé giggles as the video resumes and ends with her giving the camera a wink.
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Alongside the teaser, Beyoncé wrote on Instagram: “I’m sending you big joy and love on this Cowboy Christmas Eve. I’ll see y’all tomorrow, in my city HTX.”
Netflix also shared the teaser on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “LOADING…BEYONCÉ. NFL Halftime Show – Ravens vs. Texans. Kickoff at 4:30 PM ET. Tomorrow on Netflix. #NFLonNetflix.”
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The teaser comes just one day before Beyoncé’s hometown performance at Houston’s NRG Stadium, where she’ll take the stage for the highly anticipated halftime show between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day.
This will be Beyoncé’s first live performance since the release of Cowboy Carter, her Billboard 200-topping album. The NFL first announced her halftime appearance in mid-November, sharing a teaser of her standing atop a rose-covered vintage car, effortlessly catching a football, and the opening track “American Requiem” from Cowboy Carter playing in the background — a likely hint at her setlist.
The Christmas Day doubleheader opens with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Texans vs. Ravens game at 4:30 p.m. ET. Both games — and Beyoncé’s halftime performance — will stream live on Netflix, with additional access via NFL+ for regional broadcasts and mobile viewers.
Beyoncé’s return to the NFL halftime stage marks her first appearance since her iconic 2013 Super Bowl performance, where she reunited with Destiny’s Child. In 2016, she joined Coldplay and Bruno Mars for another unforgettable performance.
Watch Beyoncé’s latest teaser for A Cowboy Carter Christmas above.
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‘Tis the season for hard-hitting action on the gridiron! The NFL has two marquee games on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, featuring four AFC powerhouses, and a pair of powerhouse divas.
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For the first game, the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the reigning Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey opening the show. And for the second game, the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) battle the Houston Texans (9-6) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with a much-anticipated halftime show from Beyoncé.
When Does NFL on Christmas Day Start?
The Chiefs vs. Steelers game broadcasts live, with kick-off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, while Ravens vs. Texans starts at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.
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Coverage with a pre-game show for NFL on Christmas Day has a start time of 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT.
How to Watch NFL on Christmas Day Online
Both games can be found on Netflix. This is the first time the streaming service hosts live NFL games and the only way to watch the NFL on Christmas Day is with a subscription to Netflix. The games aren’t broadcasting nationally on NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, ESPN or NFL Network.
However, if you live in the metro areas of Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, or Houston, the games air on your local CBS affiliate — or Paramount+ for subscribers only. Sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch NFL on Christmas Day for free, if you live in the TV markets of the NFL teams playing on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Moreover, you can also watch NFL on Christmas Day games on NFL+ starting at $6.99 per month month for the standard subscription, or $14.99 per month for NLF+ Premium.
With NFL+, fans can watch or listen to games live and on-demand, plus enjoy recaps and more.
How to Stream NFL on Christmas Day on Netflix for Free
Want to stream the NFL on Christmas Day online for free? While Netflix doesn’t offer a free trial to watch the games, you can still livestream it for free when you sign up for Verizon.
Sign up for Verizon and get free Netflix and Max for an entire year, as a benefit with the service. Once the 12 months is finished, you can either cancel, or keep the commercial-supported versions of both streaming services for just $10 per month altogether. That’s an over 40% discount on Netflix and Max.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile offers Netflix for free when you sign up for most of the Go5G plans — either the Go5G Next, Go5G Plus or Magenta Max plans.
Who Is Performing During NFL on Christmas Day Halftime Shows
During the double-header, there’s a number of performances throughout the NFL on Christmas Day. The day of NFL games starts with Mariah Carey performing “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” while the Voices of Service quartet performs the National Anthem before the Chiefs vs. Steelers game.
Additionally, pop group Pentatonix sings the national anthem before the Ravens vs. Texans game, while Grammy Award-winning recording artist Beyoncé performs during the game’s halftime show.
While she’s not scheduled to perform, it’s likely that Taylor Swift could make an appearance at the Chiefs vs. Steelers game since she’s dating star tight end Travis Kelce.
How to Buy NFL on Christmas Day Tickets Online
Want to attend the Christmas game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the NFL games available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024) and StubHub. Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
Starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, while Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans starts at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Both games livestream on Netflix. Sign up for Verizon, or T-Mobile to watch the games for free.
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