Beyonce is performing live on Netflix this Christmas Day
Netflix is set to broadcast a live Beyonce concert on Christmas Day. But those looking to tune in and watch it as it happens face a £1,000 fine.
Announcing the concert ahead of the big day, Netflix said it was ‘an early Christmas gift granted’ as part of the streaming giant’s offering on 25 December.
The Queen of Pop is set to perform live on Netflix during the service’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday.
Live Beyonce Concert On Netflix
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Taking place during the half-time show of one of two NFL games also being broadcast live on Netflix, it will see her take to the stage half way through the second match between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens.
The first game being broadcast live on Netflix is Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Performing at the NRG Stadium in Houston, it will be the first time Beyonce performs songs from her record-breaking Cowboy Carter album to a live audience, with millions of Netflix subscribers around the world set to tune in to watch the 11-time Grammy nominated artist do her thing.
But in broadcasting the concert to fans around the world, here in the UK there will be an issue when it comes to simply tuning in as Queen Bee sings the likes of ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ‘Jolene’.
On the whole, watching Netflix in the UK comes with strings attached.
Beyonce will perform live on Netflix during the half-time show of the Ravens – Texans game (Julian Dakdouk for Parkwood Entertainment / Netflix)
You pay your monthly subs and you can go through the company’s vast library at your pleasure. The problem has come about in recent months due to Netflix’s expansion in to live events.
This has included the recent boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson.
It was an event that saw more than 108 million people watched the event as it happened, with Paul comfortably beating Iron Mike in a result that surprised no one with even the vaguest interested in boxing.
The difference with these live events, which includes the NFL games going on around Beyonce’s performance, is that authorities require extra payment in the UK.
Beyonce is live on Netflix this Christmas (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
That is in the form of something called the TV Licence; an annual fee that funds the BBC, setting you back £169.50 for a year. And it’s going up by £5 a year from April 2025.
Tuning in without a TV Licence could leave you open to a £1,000 fine if caught by authorities.
“A TV Licence is needed to watch live content on streaming services, watch or record a TV programme on any channel and when using BBC iPlayer,” a BBC spokesperson told LADbible earlier on this year.
Further information is available on the TV Licensing website or via the customer services team, who can help with any queries, the service added.
The live Beyonce Netflix concert is set to take to the stage at around 10.30pm GMT on Christmas Day (25 December).Featured Image Credit: Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic / Sheldon Cooper / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images
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Updated 13:43 13 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 11:57 12 Nov 2024 GMT
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson viewers given £1,000 TV Licence warning for streaming fight on Netflix
Netflix is hosting the huge boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to finally enter a boxing ring with their headline bout live on Netflix. But for those tuning in from the United Kingdom, a £1,000 TV Licence warning comes with watching the hugely anticipated fight.
Iron Mike, the former undisputed world heavyweight champion, will go up against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday (16 November) with millions expected to tune in across the world.
Originally meant to take place on 20 July, the fight had to be rescheduled after Tyson ‘thought he was doing to die’ after suffering a rather terrifying health incident.
Newly released clip of face off between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
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Fast-forward four months and everyone is ready to go at the second attempt, with fans chomping at the bit after Tyson and Paul sat down this week for a face-to-face.
With the fight taking place in the United States of America, it’ll be a rather unsociable fight time for UK viewers tuning in, with Paul and Tyson expected to complete their ring walks at 4am GMT on Saturday.
But if you’re set to tune in and watch it live, you face a £1,000 fine in the UK. And it is all to do with the TV Licence.
Netflix and live events
Netflix is doing more live events than ever before as part of its offerings to subscribers, with the WWE set to move to the streaming giant in 2025.
One recent event was The Netflix Slam, a tennis special between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, streamed live from Las Vegas. The Roast of Tom Brady also streamed live with comedians taking the p*ss out of Brady for hours on end.
And then there is the aforementioned Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight, which is now just days away.
Things have got heated between Tyson and Paul (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
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If you don’t already have Netflix, there is a workaround to essentially get it for free as part of a package deal. At the moment Sky are offering Sky Stream, with Sky TV, Sky Full Fibre 300 Broadband and Netflix, all for just £36 as part of a limited-time Black Friday deal. And given that their Full Fibre 300 broadband is usually £29 a month, for just £10 more you’ll also get access to Sky TV and Netflix for not much more.
TV Licence and Netflix
First thing is first, you don’t need to pay for a TV Licence to have Netflix.
If you watch its catalogue of films, television shows, or the true crime documentaries, keep watching and enjoying.
But the rules of the TV Licence state that you need to pay for one if you watch live television, or live content as it is streamed.
Earlier this year, the BBC – which is funded by the TV Licence – told LADbible that if you’re watching any live event on Netflix, you need a TV Licence.
It is the same if you’re watching live Premier League matches on Amazon Prime Video.
The BBC said: “A TV Licence is needed to watch live content on streaming services, watch or record a TV programme on any channel and when using BBC iPlayer. Further information is available on the TV Licensing website or via the customer services team, who can help with any queries.”
BBC HQ, funded by the TV Licence (Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
What will happen to me if I don’t pay my TV Licence?
Historically, those who don’t pay for a TV Licence but watch live television are hauled before magistrates’ courts where they can face fines of £1,000.
It is the second most common crime in the country, behind driving offences.
Going forward, this could drastically change with the current Labour government saying it wants decriminalise non-payment.
Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, and Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, have highlighted that those prosecuted are ‘disproportionately’ women. A senior government source said: “The administrative burden of policing non-payment of the licence fee should not be falling on the taxpayer. It should be carved out. It’s not worth the hassle it creates.”Featured Image Credit: Ed Mulholland / Sportsfile via Getty Images / John Nacion / Getty Images
Topics: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, BBC, Netflix, Boxing, Sport, YouTube, Entertainment, Celebrity, US News, UK News
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Updated 13:39 17 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 14:52 16 Dec 2024 GMT
Netflix viewers in stitches at huge ‘mistake’ in new Christmas movie that ‘they thought nobody would notice’
In the age of streaming, no detail goes unnoticed
Viewers have been left in stitches after noticing a continuity error in a new Christmas movie which has just landed on Netflix.
With 25 December now just over a week away, streamers are in full swing when it comes to putting out their latest Christmas and ‘Christmas-adjacent’ offerings.
One of these is Carry-On – currently number one on today’s ‘Most Watched’ films list – an action thriller which sees a deadly nerve agent threatened to be unleashed on a packed Christmas Eve plane.
Watch the trailer below:
Carry-On trailer
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Starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson and Danielle Deadwyler, Carry-On follows the story of unmotivated TSA officer Ethan (Egerton) who finds himself blackmailed by a mysterious traveller (Bateman) looking to smuggle nerve agent novichok onboard a busy flight to New York.
The action-packed film is, of course, very Die Hard inspired as Ethan works to save the passengers from a painful death while not arousing suspicion from the the Traveler, however, the film is currently attracting attention due to a seemingly unfortunate continuity error.
Sharing the moment on TikTok was user @FloridaFitBrit, who recorded her husband’s reaction to the moment before sharing it online.
In the clip, the couple have paused the film at a specific moment which shows a woman walking through security with her son.
Here’s the baby in question (Netflix)
“What have we found?” the user says, before her husband points out the child’s light brown hair and distinctive reindeer jumper.
However just seconds later the same woman and child appear on the screen one again – however the child is now completely hairless.
“Look at that balda** baby, that’s a different baby,” he adds, before switching back and forth between the two clips several times.
“That child’s confused because they weren’t in the last scene,” he jokes. “He doesn’t even know where the movie’s heading.”
The moment left several viewers tickled, with one person commenting: “I’m cracking up. Cause I didn’t notice it either,” while a second person joked: “Their continuity persons was asleep on the job.”
And here is the same actor holding a different child just seconds later (Netflix)
“For someone who’s so observant , how did i miss this when i watched the movie,” a third person added.
A fourth said: “Enjoyed this and never even noticed.”
Despite the baby mix-up – which isn’t the worst continuity fail in the history of film and TV – the user gave an overall positive review of Carry-On, adding in the caption: “We recommend watching Netflix’s new film Carry-On.
“Very enjoyable especially, if like me, you know that Die Hard IS a Christmas film. Imo its got some serious 90s vibes!!!”
Let this be a reminder to filmmakers that viewers are able to see everything in the age of streaming.
LADbible has contacted Netflix for comment.Featured Image Credit: Netflix
Topics: Netflix, TV and Film, Film, Entertainment, TikTok
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BBC u-turns after ‘threat’ to send TV Licence enforcement officers to people’s homes on Christmas Day
An unexpected and unwelcome guest for Christmas dinner?
The BBC has u-turned after sending Brits letters ‘threatening’ to send TV Licence enforcement officers to people’s homes on Christmas Day for not paying for the annual fee.
Roughly 24 million properties have a TV Licence in the United Kingdom, with the £169.50 per year fee needed if you want to watch live television as it airs in the country.
It is not a universal legal requirement to have the licence with it only needed if you watch live TV, watch the BBC iPlayer in any capacity, or record live TV to watch at a later date.
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Despite this, the BBC – which is funded by the TV Licence – has this Christmas been sending letters to households across the UK saying it could turn up to the homes of people who do not pay the licence fee.
In the letter, there is no accusation of any wrongdoing in regards to watching content in a way that would require a TV Licence.
Headlined ‘Will you be in on 25th December?’, it says: “As there’s no record of a TV Licence at your address, you should expect a visit from an enforcement officer.”
The TV Licence is paid by millions every year (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)
It adds: “It may be on the 25th December or another day. You could be prosecuted if you are caught watching, recording or downloading TV programmes illegally. On live TV or BBC iPlayer.
“You may have to pay a fine of up to £1,000 plus any legal costs and / or compensation.”
It later says you can stop a visit by starting to pay for the TV Licence, before saying ‘you can expect a visit soon’ if you don’t.
LADbible spoke to one Brit who had this letter in the post. Describing it as a ‘threat’, they told us: “I think it’s an horrific tactic that’s used to scare older and more vulnerable people that don’t know any better.”
The letter sent to homes without a TV Licence (LADbible)
Responding to the outrage, a TV Licensing spokesperson told LADbible: “These letters were sent in error and we apologise to anyone who received one.
“There will be no visits on Christmas Day.”
Dennis Reed, director of senior citizens’ campaign group Silver Voices, said: “Such threatening behaviour is thuggish.
“It’s an underhanded, desperate attempt to try to pressure older and vulnerable people into paying.
“To specify Christmas Day of all days is astonishing… clearly, they won’t be calling on 25 December.”
You need a TV Licence to watch any content on the BBC iPlayer (Carl Court/Getty Images)
From April 2025, the TV Licence will increase by £5 per year.
As it stands, you can be fined £1,000 for not paying for a TV Licence when you need one. But going forward, this could change dramatically under the current Labour government.Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images / LADbible
Topics: BBC, TV, UK News, Entertainment, Christmas, Originals
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Updated 16:47 13 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 15:06 13 Nov 2024 GMT
Netflix subscribers given £1,000 fine warning ahead of Jake Paul fight and £4 billion WWE deal
Netflix has made some huge moves in the streaming world, including bringing boxing and wrestling to its platform
Netflix subscribers have been given a £1,000 fine warning if they plan on tuning in to the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match or any of the WWE’s content following its $5 billion (£3.92 billion) deal with the streaming giant.
Easily the most popular streaming platform on the planet, Netflix has become a media juggernaut with more than 282.7 million paid subscribers across the globe.
But things are changing with Netflix. And it is in a way that many don’t realise could impact them negatively.
Jake Paul reveals purse for Tyson fight
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How is Netflix changing?
In the last 12 months, Netflix has made a huge move towards giving its audience live content in the same way Prime Video does with its Premier League and Champions League coverage.
As a result we have seen the arrival of live tennis matches through The Netflix Slam, pitting new retired legend Rafael Nadal against newcomer Carlos Alcaraz.
Tom Brady was also the focus of another event, The Roast of Tom Brady, where he was roasted for three hours with multiple brutal jokes about his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bundchen. And Netflix isn’t stopping there with plenty more on the horizon for the streaming giant.
Netflix is investing heavily in the live events industry (Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
So, a £1,000 fine for watching Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and WWE?
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will box live on Netflix in the company’s next live event, with the duo taking to the ring at 4am GMT on Saturday (16 November).
Taking place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, it is set to be a huge sporting event with millions set to watch if it finally gets the go ahead.
It is a rescheduled event after being called off in the summer after Tyson ‘thought he was doing to die’ when experiencing a worrying health incident while on a plane.
Live NFL games will also be shown on Christmas Day, with the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Pittsburgh Steelers broadcast live on Netflix followed by the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans. Then, in the new year, the WWE will come to Netflix with Raw, Smackdown, and its premium live events such as WrestleMania broadcast live on the platform.
The problem for UK viewers is that watching any live content requires something called a TV Licence. Used to fund the BBC and its services, the TV Licence is needed for any household if you want to watch live programming on any network or service, not just on the BBC.
The fight against Jake Paul was rescheduled to November (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
TV Licence and the BBC
Earlier this year the BBC confirmed to LADbible that that if you’re watching any live event on Netflix, you need a TV Licence. It is the same if you’re watching live football match on Prime Video or a live programming on YouTube.
A spokesperson said: “To clarify, you do not need a TV Licence to watch on-demand programmes on Netflix and other streaming services like it – only if you watch live content.”
Cody Rhodes is the current WWE champion (WWE/Getty Images)
BBC guidance adds: “If you are watching a TV programme live on YouTube, you need to be covered by a TV Licence.
“A licence is not required to view user generated content, clips and videos on YouTube. This includes live streamed content that is not part of a television broadcast. Or being broadcast at the same time by other means.”
Historically, those who don’t pay for a TV Licence but watch live television are hauled before magistrates’ courts where they can face fines of £1,000. It is the second most common crime in the country, behind driving offences.