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Mariah Carey

singer · vocalist · hitmaker

Also known as Queen of Christmas, The Elusive Chanteuse

14 stories · latest Oct 20, 2026 · True Crime & Scandal, Reality TV, Music, Celebrity

Mariah Carey biography

Mariah Carey is a global pop powerhouse, vocalist, and multi-Grammy winner widely celebrated as the Queen of Christmas due to the massive historic success of her seasonal hit single All I Want for Christmas Is You. Over her career, she has established dominant chart achievements on the Billboard Hot 100 while building an iconic legacy defined by high-fashion glamour and hit record production.

Recent coverage highlights her expanded 25th anniversary reissue of her 2001 soundtrack album Glitter featuring updated tracks. Reports also follow her domestic family life with her teenage twins, high-profile social outings with entertainment peers, relaxed fashion choices, and the ongoing tracking of her chart records.

  • Coverage of Mariah Carey emphasizes her enduring legacy as a chart-topping pop icon while keeping track of her historical chart records.
  • Recent reporting balances her major catalog reissues and music milestones with candid looks at her personal family life and relaxed streetwear choices.

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Books to own

I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me coverREAD · 2012I Hate Everyone...Starting With MeA concentrated dose of the late Joan voice: grievance polished into immaculate punch lines.

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  1. Mariah Carey Reclaims 'Glitter' Era With Expanded 25th Anniversary Reissue

    Aug 20, 2026

    Mariah Carey announced an expanded 25th anniversary reissue of her 2001 soundtrack album Glitter.

    Mariah Carey Reclaims 'Glitter' Era With Expanded 25th Anniversary Reissue
  2. Kris Jenner and Mariah Carey Team Up for Ultimate Diva Dinner Date in Malibu

    Aug 26, 2026

    Mariah Carey met reality star Kris Jenner for an exclusive dinner date at Nobu Malibu.

    Kris Jenner and Mariah Carey Team Up for Ultimate Diva Dinner Date in Malibu
  3. Jermaine Dupri Abruptly Drops $18M Sony Music Royalties Lawsuit Over Mariah Carey and Usher Hits

    Aug 28, 2026

    Jermaine Dupri voluntarily dismissed an 18 million dollar royalties lawsuit against Sony Music involving Mariah Carey hits.

    Jermaine Dupri Abruptly Drops $18M Sony Music Royalties Lawsuit Over Mariah Carey and Usher Hits
  4. Mariah Carey Shares Rare Mirror Selfie With Her Growing Twins Moroccan and Monroe

    Sep 10, 2026

    Mariah Carey shared a rare family mirror selfie alongside her teenage twins.

    Mariah Carey Shares Rare Mirror Selfie With Her Growing Twins Moroccan and Monroe
  5. Mariah Carey Ditches Glamour For $850 Mud-Stained Designer Jeans

    Sep 10, 2026

    Mariah Carey stepped out in grunge streetwear featuring pre-soiled 850 dollar designer jeans.

    Mariah Carey Ditches Glamour For $850 Mud-Stained Designer Jeans
  6. Move Over, Mariah! Ella Langley Matches Queen Of Christmas On Billboard Hot 100 With 'Choosin' Texas'

    Sep 14, 2026

    Ella Langley tied Mariah Carey's 22-week Billboard Hot 100 record set by All I Want for Christmas Is You.

    Move Over, Mariah! Ella Langley Matches Queen Of Christmas On Billboard Hot 100 With 'Choosin' Texas'

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Move Over, Mariah! Ella Langley Matches Queen Of Christmas On Billboard Hot 100 With 'Choosin' Texas'
Mariah Carey Ditches Glamour For $850 Mud-Stained Designer Jeans
The 57-year-old singer stepped out of the Peninsula hotel’s rooftop bar in Acne Studios’ $850 baggy jeans.
The jeans arrive “finished with hand-applied paint and stain marks for an authentic dirty effect,” per the brand.
She styled the jeans with a $580 Acne mesh tee with graffiti-style doodles across the front.
Carey famously quipped “I don’t know her” about Lopez in a 2003 interview, doubling down on the sentiment last year.
Mariah Carey Shares Rare Mirror Selfie With Her Growing Twins Moroccan and Monroe
Jermaine Dupri Abruptly Drops $18M Sony Music Royalties Lawsuit Over Mariah Carey and Usher Hits
Kris Jenner and Mariah Carey Team Up for Ultimate Diva Dinner Date in Malibu
Mariah Carey Reclaims 'Glitter' Era With Expanded 25th Anniversary Reissue
Mariah Carey Beats Brother's $20 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Tell-All Memoir
Harry Shum Jr. Reflects on Full-Circle Moment With DWTS Mariah Carey Routine
Mariah Carey Takes Her 'Christmastime' Arena Tour To The UK And Malta
Mariah Carey ‘Merry Christmas’ album artwork.

Mariah Carey: your questions

Who are Mariah Carey's children?

Mariah Carey has twin children, Moroccan Cannon and Monroe Cannon, whom she shares with her ex-husband Nick Cannon.

What chart record did All I Want for Christmas Is You achieve?

The single spent 22 total weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, establishing a long-standing record for the most weeks spent at the top spot.

What are Mariah Carey's fans called?

Mariah Carey's dedicated fan base is referred to as the Lambs.

When is the Glitter reissue being released?

The expanded 25th anniversary edition of Glitter is scheduled for release on October 30 through Def Jam Recordings and UMe.

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