Music power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé will face off at the 2025 Emmy Awards after both receiving nominations in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category.
Beyoncé, 43, earned her nomination for her halftime performance during Netflix’s Christmas Game Day between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans on December 25, 2024. The event, dubbed the “Beyoncé Bowl,” marked the first time the singer performed songs from her Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter live.
Jay-Z, 55, received recognition for his role in producing the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show featuring Kendrick Lamar. The music mogul, who makes final decisions on Super Bowl halftime performers through his company Roc Nation’s partnership with the NFL, oversaw the February 9 production at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
The couple, married since 2008, will compete alongside other nominees including the 2025 Oscars ceremony, SNL50: The Anniversary Special, and the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.
During her Christmas performance, Beyoncé brought out special guests Shaboozey and Post Malone, performing songs including “Sweet Honey Buckiin,” “Levii’s Jeans,” “Blackbiird,” and “16 Carriages.” She concluded the set with “Texas Hold ‘Em” alongside her 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.
Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show featured appearances from SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and producer Mustard. The 13-minute performance included hits like “Squabble Up,” “Not Like Us,” and other tracks, drawing 133.5 million viewers to become the most-watched halftime show in history.
The 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 14, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
