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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTube announces halftime performer for first NFL live broadcast
YouTube's first-ever exclusive NFL broadcast game will welcome Grammy-winning Colombian singer Karol G as the halftime performer. The week 1 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers will take place September 5 at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. It will also be the first NFL game to take place in South America. 'I'm so excited to be part of YouTube's first-ever NFL live broadcast, it's truly an honor and a moment I'm so proud to be part of,' Karol G, 34, said in a statement. 'I've watched many NFL halftime shows over the years and now having this opportunity to bring my music to this global stage means the world to me,' the global recording artist added. 'I can't wait to celebrate with everyone in São Paulo and fans all around the world.' The game will be free to stream on YouTube, with pre-game coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET and the kickoff expected at 8 p.m. ET. This partnership between YouTube and the NFL marks the latest push by streamers to break into sports broadcasting. Last year, Netflix hosted its inaugural two-game NFL Christmas Gameday event, which saw the Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans. 'This broadcast is a landmark moment in our partnership with the NFL, where the worlds of football, music and creators will powerfully collide,' said Angela Courtin, VP of connected TV and creative studio marketing at YouTube, in a statement. Besides Karol G, other artists performing at the game are local Brazilian star Ana Castela, who will sing the country's National Anthem, Hino Nacional Brasileiro, and award-nominated American composer and jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, who will perform the U.S. National Anthem. The broadcast will also feature some of the world's most popular YouTube creators. Karol G's performance comes on the heels of her latest album release, Tropicoqueta. The 20-track record is her fifth overall, after Mañana Será Bonito (2023), KG0516 (2021), Ocean (2019), and Unstoppable (2017). Karol G is widely considered to be one of the most influential reggaeton and urban pop artists. In 2024, she made history as the first woman to win the Grammy for best música urbana, a moment that reflected changing perceptions of reggaetón and Latin hip-hop as exclusively 'men's music.' 'You know, I feel a lot of responsibility about that,' she told The Associated Press at the time. 'As a woman, I have to say, like in my experience, it was tough, like so many things, to be a girl in this industry, in the music that I do, in urban music.'
UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Karol G to headline halftime of YouTube's first NFL broadcast
Aug. 14 (UPI) -- YouTube is broadcasting an NFL game Sept. 5 and Colombian singer and actress Karol G is slated to headline the halftime show. The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will face off in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the game will stream online. Karol G, who was named Billboard magazine's 2024 Woman of the Year and was recently the subject of a documentary, said in a statement that she was excited to be a part of the event. "It's truly an honor and a moment I'm so proud to be part of," she said. "I've watched many NFL halftime shows over the years and now having this opportunity to bring my music to this global stage means the world to me. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone in Sao Paulo and fans all around the world." A pregame show begins at 7 p.m. EDT, followed by the game an hour later. Popular YouTube creators will also be part of the halftime broadcast, a press release states. "This broadcast is a landmark moment in our partnership with the NFL, where the worlds of football, music and creators will powerfully collide. From the real-life manifestation of creator community in Sao Paulo to a global icon like Karol G taking the stage at halftime, this partnership with the NFL is a testament to our shared vision," said Angela Courtin, a vice president at YouTube. "It's about more than just a game. It's a statement that the future of live sports and entertainment is global and connected." Karol G's career: music, awards, red carpets
4 days ago
- Entertainment
Karol G to headline NFL halftime show in Brazil: 'It's truly an honor'
The performance will take place at the 2025 NFL São Paulo game on Sept. 5. 1:32 Global music icon Karol G is set to bring her star power to the NFL stage. The NFL and YouTube announced Thursday that the Grammy winner will perform during the halftime show for YouTube's first exclusive NFL live broadcast at the 2025 NFL São Paulo game on Sept. 5. The Week 1 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will take place at Corinthians Arena and will stream free on YouTube, according to a press release. "I'm so excited to be part of YouTube's first-ever NFL live broadcast, it's truly an honor and a moment I'm so proud to be part of," Karol G said in a statement. "I've watched many NFL halftime shows over the years and now having this opportunity to bring my music to this global stage means the world to me. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone in São Paulo and fans all around the world." With nearly 30 billion YouTube views, Karol G is one of the biggest stars in global music, known for her chart-topping hits and record-breaking achievements. The Colombian singer's latest album, "Tropicoqueta," earned over 1 billion streams, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart, and set a record, with 20 songs appearing simultaneously on the Hot Latin Songs chart. The Sept. 5 broadcast will also feature performances from some of the world's most popular YouTube creators, with more talent announcements coming later this month. The game marks a milestone as YouTube's first exclusive live NFL broadcast, offering fans free and easy access to the on-field action. According to Thursday's press release, in 2024, audiences watched more than 350 million hours of official NFL content on the platform. In a statement, Angela Courtin, VP of connected TV and creative studio marketing at YouTube, called the upcoming NFL São Paulo broadcast a milestone that unites football, music and creators. "This broadcast is a landmark moment in our partnership with the NFL, where the worlds of football, music and creators will powerfully collide," Courtin said. "From the real-life manifestation of our creator community in São Paulo to a global icon like KAROL G taking the stage at halftime, this partnership with the NFL is a testament to our shared vision. It's about more than just a game; it's a statement that the future of live sports and entertainment is global and connected."
