The queen of pop sleighed Christmas Day with a dazzling halftime performance that lit up NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston. Beyoncé brought the holiday spirit in spectacular fashion during the showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans, performing for the first time tracks from her latest chart-topping album “Cowboy Carter”.
The 28-time Grammy winner pulled out all the stops for her festive extravaganza. She opened with her current hit single “Rodeo Disco”, strutting onto the 50-yard line in a sparkling red and green cowgirl outfit complete with a bejeweled cowboy hat. As her team of dancers kicked up their heels, digital reindeer and twinkling Christmas lights raced across the massive LED screens.
Beyoncé Brings Out the Big Guns for Christmas
King B had some aces up her sleeves to make this holiday performance one for the ages. Midway through her set, she brought out her daughter Blue Ivy to join her for a heartwarming duet of “My Gift”. The 11-year-old rising star matched her mom step for step as they twirled under the falling snow.
But Queen Bey wasn’t done with the surprises. As a upbeat country remix of “Break My Soul” kicked in, out walked Post Malone in a matching bedazzled cowboy getup. The crowd erupted as the superstar duo line danced their way through the crossover hit, their voices blending in perfect harmony.
“I’ve been a fan of Beyoncé my whole life. To share the stage with her in my home state of Texas, on Christmas? It’s a miracle,”
– Post Malone gushed after the show.
Sports World Bows Down to Queen Bey
From the moment Beyoncé was announced as this year’s Christmas halftime headliner, the anticipation from players and fans alike was through the roof. The Texans faithful came decked out in Bey-themed jerseys and Santa hats, while even the Ravens fans couldn’t resist getting in the spirit.
As Beyoncé closed out the show with a thunderous rendition of “Run This Town” featuring a surprise cameo by Houston rap icon Shaboozey, the stadium shook with the euphoric screams and cheers. The energy from her electrifying performance powered the Texans to a 30-27 overtime victory in an instant Christmas classic.
After witnessing Beyoncé in all her glory, athletes and celebrities flooded social media with awestruck reactions:
- Serena Williams: “Honestly can’t get enough of you @Beyonce”
- Coco Gauff: “beyonce 😮💨 and blue !!! 10s all around”
- Dawn Staley: “Just call @Beyonce the internet because she’s undefeated….oh like us @GamecockWBB last season 🤭🤭🤭….slight flex! Go head Bey!!”
With another iconic performance in the books, Beyoncé proves once again why she remains in a league of her own. All that’s left to ask is: how will she manage to top this next Christmas?
