Mariah Carey, the undisputed Queen of Christmas, helped launch Netflix’s inaugural Christmas Day NFL Gameday stream with a dazzling performance of her iconic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The pre-taped segment featured Carey, 55, atop a rooftop winter wonderland adorned with Christmas trees, presents, and a miniature Christmas village. Her red and gold ensemble perfectly complemented the festive scene. Interspersed with Carey’s performance were clips of football fans in holiday attire singing along and exciting moments from the day’s NFL matchups.
The Christmas Day football schedule featured two exciting games. The Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a decisive 29-10 victory in the early afternoon game. Later, the Baltimore Ravens secured a 31-2 win against the Houston Texans.
Carey’s appearance on the NFL Gameday stream followed the conclusion of her successful Christmas Time Tour. The tour spanned multiple U.S. cities, beginning in California and culminating in a final performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on December 17th.
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Despite the tour’s triumph, Carey faced challenges when she was forced to cancel three performances due to a bout with the flu. In an exclusive interview, she revealed that while she intends to continue her annual Christmas tour tradition, she might adjust the scheduling in the future to prevent similar health issues. Recently, the singer has been seen enjoying time in Aspen, sporting fashionable attire and spending time with musician Anderson .Paak.
Carey’s festive performance wasn’t the only musical highlight of Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL Gameday stream. Beyoncé delivered a spectacular halftime show at Houston’s NRG Stadium during the Ravens-Texans game.
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The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer’s Cowboy Carter themed performance was a true spectacle, featuring elaborate country costumes, a marching band, and even a carriage. Special guests included Shaboozey, Post Malone, and Beyoncé’s own daughter, Blue Ivy, making the halftime show a memorable event that some fans dubbed the “Beyoncé Bowl.” The combination of thrilling NFL action and star-studded musical performances made Netflix’s first Christmas Day NFL Gameday stream a resounding success.
