'Beyonc Bowl' Christmas Ravens-Texans halftime show wins Emmy

Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:03 am

Beyoncé Wins Emmy for Christmas Day Halftime Show

Pop superstar Beyoncé has added an Emmy Award to her extensive list of accolades, following her Christmas Day halftime performance at the NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans. The performance, dubbed the "Beyoncé Bowl," earned the award for outstanding costumes for variety, nonfiction, or reality programming. The juried winners for the 77th annual Emmy Awards were announced on Tuesday.

The Christmas Day game, which took place in Beyoncé's hometown of Houston, saw the singer perform hits from her country album, "Cowboy Carter." She was joined on stage by her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The performance was a major draw, with over 27 million viewers tuning in on Netflix. The doubleheader marked the two most-streamed games in NFL history.

This Emmy win brings Beyoncé closer to achieving EGOT status, a rare feat in the entertainment industry. EGOT status is achieved when an individual wins an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Beyoncé already holds a record-breaking 35 Grammy Awards. Only 21 individuals have ever achieved EGOT status.

In related news, rapper Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show is also in the running for four Emmy nominations. The 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14th.

BNN's Perspective:

Beyoncé's continued success and the popularity of her halftime show highlight the evolving landscape of entertainment. The integration of streaming platforms and the appeal of diverse musical genres within major sporting events demonstrate a shift in how audiences consume content. While the focus on individual achievements is noteworthy, the broader trend of cross-platform entertainment and the continued growth of the NFL are equally significant.

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