In a move that has fans buzzing, the NFL is reportedly extending its standard halftime runtime for the Beyoncé Christmas Day performance. The set, part of the “Cowboy Carter Christmas” special, will take place during the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game at 4:30 p.m. ET.
According to TMZ Sports, Beyoncé was allotted a 20-minute performance window, a significant extension from the usual 12-15 minutes. However, the claim has been disputed by her longtime publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure. Addressing the rumors, Noel-Schure tweeted on Thursday morning, “Untrue. Her performance will not be 20 minutes.”
A Spectacular Christmas Treat from Beyoncé
The halftime show, to be streamed live on Netflix, is the first live performance of songs from Beyoncé’s genre-defying Cowboy Carter album. The NFL teased the event with a cryptic trailer featuring Beyoncé in an all-white ensemble, complete with an oversized cowboy hat and boots. Standing next to a cactus decorated as a Christmas tree, the visual set a festive yet unconventional tone for the holiday performance.
The promotional teaser uses lyrics from the track “American Requiem,” where Beyoncé sings, “It’s a lotta chatter in here/ But let me make myself clear/ Can you hear me?” The visuals also show her atop a car adorned with roses and a license plate reading “BNCNTRY” (been country), solidifying the event’s cowboy-meets-Christmas aesthetic.
Special Guests on the Horizon
Netflix has confirmed that the halftime show will feature some of Beyoncé’s collaborators from the Cowboy Carter album. While the guest list remains under wraps, fans are speculating about appearances from stars like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Miley Cyrus. These artists, along with others like Post Malone and Reyna Roberts, contributed to the album’s mix of country, pop, and hip-hop influences.
The excitement surrounding Beyoncé’s performance is palpable, with many anticipating a groundbreaking halftime show. Whether the runtime matches reports or stays within tradition, fans can expect a Christmas spectacle to remember.