Selena Gomez Streams NBA Game on Her Phone During Beyoncé Concert
Witness cultural dedication at its peak: Selena Gomez confessed she was live-streaming an NBA game on her phone while Beyoncé was headlining. In an Instagram Story shared after a recent Renaissance Tour date, Gomez silently swiped past drum solos and powerhouse vocals to check on the court score. Because who wouldn’t prioritize a slam dunk over a stadium full of dance breaks?
According to BuzzFeed and People Magazine, the footage clearly showed Gomez’s locked-on NBA app while the crowd roared around her. By her own admission, she “couldn’t miss watching the game.” It’s refreshing to see a pop star so committed to her sporting fandom that she treats Beyoncé’s choreography like background ambiance.
Meanwhile, Twitter erupted. One X user quipped, “She’s committed to both girl power and three-point power,” while another mock-sympathetically tweeted, “I guess even a Grammy winner needs halftime commentary.” Some defended her multitasking skills, calling it “modern efficiency,” and others deemed it “an epic betrayal of diva loyalty.”
Entertainment Tonight confirms Gomez watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on their rivals, seamlessly toggling between Beyoncé’s fireworks and NBA highlights. Sources at TMZ add that she even posted a second Story saying, “Wishing I could be in two places at once.” That kind of jet-set dedication would exhaust mere mortals, but Selena seems to have unlocked a new level of selective hearing.
Fans loyal to Beyoncé haven’t let it slide. Several X threads argue Gomez owes the Queen a formal apology—preferably with backstage parking and a signed jersey. One die-hard Beyhive member rhetorically asked, “Was the free T-shirt under the merch stand really not worth pausing for?” Harsh, but fair.
Deadspin weighed in, noting this isn’t the first time a celeb has live-streamed sports amid major events. Still, choosing a phone screen over Beyoncé’s production value feels almost sacrilegious. It’s a reminder that even global superstars can’t resist the siren call of buzzer-beat highlights.
Ultimately, Selena’s story is a master class in prioritization—or perhaps proof we’ve reached peak digital distraction. She managed to witness both an NBA thriller and a Beyoncé spectacle without missing a beat. Well, there you have it: a lesson in multitasking, fandom, and questionable life choices. Tune in next time for more celebrity hijinks and even more questionable priorities.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and BuzzFeed, People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, TMZ
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