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Watch Billie Eilish and ‘Avatar’ Director James Cameron Vow to Reinvent Concert Films in Preview of ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ 3D Movie

Billie Eilish has made a habit of setting records and notching firsts. From being the youngest person to win all four major Grammy awards, to being the youngest Coachella headliners and the first person born this century to win an Oscar (two, actually).

But in the trailer for her upcoming Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) concert film, Eilish predicts that she and co-director James Cameron (Avatar: Fire and Ash) will blaze a new trail with their ambitious take on the traditional tour doc in the movie that opens in theaters on March 20.

The three-minute preview that dropped on Wednesday morning (Dec. 10) opens with a giddy Eilish, 23, staring in wonder down at fans who’ve slept out overnight to be the first ones in line to enter an arena. “This is so crazy,” a smiling Elish says as she takes a pic of the die hards. Soon enough, one of the fans notices her and looks up, prompting Eilish to bang on the window, which unleashes a tsunami of screams from the groggy crowd as other early-risers spring across the parking lot to get in on the rare pre-show avail.

“LOVE YOUUUUUUU!!!” Eilish shouts from the open window.

The 106-show 2024-2025 tour in support of Eilish’s third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, kicked off on Sept. 29, 2024 in Quebec City and played to sold-out arenas (and some stadiums) across North America, Oceania, Europe, Asia and then North America again before winding down on Nov. 23 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans. But even Eilish seems a bit star-struck that box office champ Cameron is by her side to chronicle the whole thing.

“That’s James Cameron,” Eilish says of the director whose films have grossed more than $8.7 billion to date as he works with her to set up shots in rehearsals. “No one’s shot a concert film on this scale before,” adds Cameron, who has a legendary thirst for making the biggest, most innovative films possible.

In a preview, we see Eilish wielding a mini-cam to take audience footage, getting shot out of a hole in the stage into the air and giddily promising “it’s gonna be loud” as she chronicles all the scrapes she’s endured on her hands from getting up and close with fans during the gigs.

While the trailer is all energy and excitement, it also slows down halfway through as Eilish breaks into tears reading a sweet note from older brother and lifelong musical collaborator, Finneas, who did not join her for the tour for the first time as he focused on his solo material. “Almost 7 years ago to the day we started your first headlining tour of North America,” it reads. “It’s been the joy of my life to travel the world with you three times over and watch you hold every person who comes to your shows in the palm of your hand. Good luck tonight but you don’t need it, no one does it like you do. Can’t wait to see you soon.”

“It’s gonna be my first show ever without him,” a weepy Eilish says as she reads the letter aloud. Finneas did pop in for some surprise appearances on several stops, including the final one in San Francisco, and we see a sweet moment in the trailer when he comes out and the siblings share a big hug onstage.

Eilish previously hit the screen in 2021’s Disney+ concert special Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles and also starred in the 2021 doc Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry. The 3D trailer for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) will screen in participating theaters beginning Dec. 18.

Watch the trailer below.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Taylor Swift Tears Up While Discussing Eras Tour’s ‘Biggest Challenge’ in New Docuseries Teaser

Taylor Swift pushed herself to the limits while executing the Eras Tour, and in a teaser for the fast-approaching Disney+ docuseries on how she pulled it off, the pop superstar acknowledges that doing so was “the biggest challenge” of her career.

Two days ahead of the premiere of her End of an Era project on Disney+, Swift shared an exclusive teaser for the first two episodes with Good Morning America on Wednesday (Dec. 10). The clip shows footage of the singer running intense rehearsals with her backup dancers and practicing surprise guest appearances with the likes of Florence Welch and Ed Sheeran.

“This was the biggest challenge any of us has ever done,” Swift says in a talking head, at one point wiping away a tear during an emotional moment. “Every single night, we’re going to do everything in our power to blow your mind.”

The first two episodes of End of an Era will arrive on Disney+ on Friday (Dec. 12), just one day before Swift’s 36th birthday. They are expected to delve into how the 14-time Grammy winner not only got her three-hour showcase off the ground night after night, but how she changed the setlist entirely partway through her two-year run to incorporate The Tortured Poets Department into the show.

“We had to be all hands on desk to put a new era into the show,” she says in the new teaser.

After the first two episodes of the six-part doc arrive, the next installments will be released on the streaming service on a weekly basis. The first people who got to see the project, though, were Swift’s band, dancers and family, whom she hosted for a private screening in New York City on Tuesday night (Dec. 9).

Watch the new GMA teaser for Taylor Swift’s End of an Era docuseries above.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Backstage With Druski at His ‘Billboard 2025 No. 1s’ Livestream: Best Photos With Kehlani, Cash Cobain & More

It’s that time of year where Billboard unveils its year-end charts, revealing which artists, songs and albums dominated the past 12 months — but this time, Druski made the tradition his own by hosting a livestream with numerous special guests.

Airing live from Los Angeles on Tuesday (Dec. 9), the comedian joined forces with Billboard‘s Tetris Kelly and Trevor Anderson to name Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Teddy Swims, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and more stars as the artists who landed the top 10 biggest entries on the Billboard Hot 100, Top Artists, Billboard 200 and Billboard Global 200 charts in 2025. Along for the ride were Kehlani, who shared her thoughts on Cowboy Carter and working with Mariah Carey, and duo Loud Luxury, who revealed Chappell Roan as their secret to a great DJ set, while Fuerza Regida teased a 2026 world tour and Cash Cobain lamented the risks of AI-generated music.

But while much fun was had on camera during the two-hour show — which streamed live on Billboard News‘ YouTube channel and on BillboardTV on Samsung TV+ — such was also the case behind the scenes. Luckily, Billboard captured it all, snapping photos of all the best backstage moments of Druski and his guests — partially in honor of the year-end No. 1s rollout, and partially in honor of the viral skit-maker’s first-ever Billboard cover, which went live the same day.

“We took a lot of different pictures, and I’m glad they ended up on this one, ’cause this shows my personality and everything,” Druski said while admiring his cover for the first time. “This is Billboard, so this is big.”

Below, check out the best photos from behind the scenes of Druski’s Billboard No. 1s livestream.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Jeff Sosnow Named President of Reprise Records, Expanding Warner A&R Role

Warner Records Group has appointed veteran A&R executive Jeff Sosnow as president of Reprise Records, adding to his current role as evp of A&R for Warner Records. Based in Los Angeles, Sosnow will report to WRG co-chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck.

In his expanded remit, Sosnow will oversee the next chapter of Reprise — a storied imprint founded by Frank Sinatra in 1960 and originally helmed by industry icon Mo Ostin — while continuing to guide Warner’s A&R strategy.

Sosnow has played a pivotal role in shaping Warner’s roster, which includes Benson Boone, Rufus du Sol, Nessa Barrett, Billy Strings, Brandy Clark and The Neighbourhood. His success in driving hits for Boone, du Sol, and Strings earned him Billboard’s Executive of the Week in early 2024. Since joining Warner Bros. Records in 2012, Sosnow has worked with a wide range of artists, from Deftones and Orville Peck to AJR and Tegan and Sara, and previously helped break acts like TV On The Radio, Major Lazer and The All-American Rejects.

“Reprise stands in a league of its own, with a legacy of groundbreaking artists and timeless records, and Jeff brings the vision, taste, and experience to honor that history while leading it into its next chapter,” said Bay Schuck.

Sosnow added: “From the start of my career, my passion has always been championing artists—helping them turn their stories, struggles, and dreams into music that reaches people everywhere. I’m incredibly honored to do that at Warner Records, and deeply grateful to Aaron and Tom [Corson] for their belief, guidance, and trust. It’s a privilege to now lead Reprise—a label I’ve long admired—and I’m excited to build on its legacy.”

Reprise Records, acquired by Warner Bros. in 1963, has long been recognized as an artist-first label with a legacy of groundbreaking releases from Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Wilco and The Kinks, among many others. Today, it operates as a distinct imprint within Warner Records Group.

It’s been a busy 24 hours for Warner Music Group, which named Craig Kallman chief music officer on Tuesday (Dec. 9). Additionally, Warner Music Australasia and Southeast Asia announced key promotions. Alex Young steps up as VP of domestic artists for Australasia, overseeing A&R, creative and marketing, while Dan Ellis becomes vp of international artist strategy for the region, leading efforts to expand WMG’s global offering.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Beyoncé to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala With Sabrina Carpenter, LISA & Doja Cat on Hosting Committee

Beyoncé can give high fashion in a simple white tee and her Levi’s jeans, and that’s exactly why she’s the perfect fit to co-chair fashion’s biggest night. (Although she’ll probably pull on something a little bit fancier for the 2026 Met Gala.)

As announced Wednesday morning (Dec. 10), the pop superstar will helm the 2026 event alongside Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and tennis champion Venus Williams, with Vogue posting a video on Instagram set to Claude DeBussey’s “Claire de Lune” displaying their names. The graphic of a white curtain drifting elegantly against a marble wall also spells out next year’s Met theme: “Costume Art.”

“At the 2026 #MetGala, the @MetMuseum will celebrate its spring @MetCostumeInstitute exhibition, titled ‘Costume Art,’” the caption reads. “Set to host the fête? Major forces from the worlds of entertainment, sport, and, of course, fashion.”

In addition to the chairs and theme, Vogue revealed on its website that Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz will lead the 2026 Met Gala Host Committee, which so far includes members Sabrina Carpenter, LISA of BLACKPINK, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Alex Consani, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Paloma Elsesser, Chloe Malle, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, Lauren Wasser, Anna Weyant, A’ja Wilson and Yseult.

Of the theme — which, in keeping with tradition, will be paired with a museum exhibit opening at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, this year curated by Andrew Bolton — Vogue writes that “Costume Art” will “explore the relationship between clothing and the body beneath” with a series of “thematic body types, ranging from the Naked Body to the Pregnant Body and the Aging Body.”

The news is especially exciting for Bey and her fans, who haven’t seen the 35-time Grammy winner walk the Met steps since 2016. That year, she matched the “Manus x Machina” theme in a beaded peach Givenchy Haute Couture gown. The year prior, she wore a show-stopping, sheer, colorfully bedazzled dress on theme with the night’s “China: Through The Looking Glass” exhibit.

In 2014, Bey wore an elegant black design with netting draped over eyes for the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” installment, and in 2013, she stunned in an intricate, black-and-gold gown with matching boots for “Punk: Chaos to Couture.”

See the Met Gala co-chair announcement below.

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December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Rock Isn’t Dead — But Younger Competition Is Closing In On Tour

In 2024, the top 10 of Billboard’s year-end Top Tours chart included a group of familiar names, with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, The Rolling Stones and U2 lining up at Nos. 5-7, plus Metallica at No. 10. Familiar, as in 51 combined year-end top 10 appearances dating back to the inaugural list in 1991. This year, none of them appear, coinciding with rock’s worst overall showing in Boxscore history, dating to the first year-end list in 1991.

Among this year’s top 100 tours, 30 are by rock artists. Of the top 100 tours’ combined $9.1 billion gross, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, $2.7 billion, or 30.2% comes from rock acts. That share is down from 36% last year and slips behind the genre’s previous low of 31.8% in 2018.

The figures above show that rock was stronger in 2024 than in 2018, not to mention a post-COVID high of 42.5% in 2022. These numbers ebb and flow from year to year, often impacted by quirks of scheduling as much as industry trends. Still, rock’s loosened grip over the Boxscore charts is a continuation of decades-long decay. On average, the genre represented 65% of the top 100 gross during the 1990s, before dipping to 57% in the 2000s, 43% in the 2010s, and 35% for the 2020s so far.

While rock’s dominance wanes, it isn’t over yet. At 30.2%, it’s still close to double pop’s share and more than double that of country and R&B. In fact, the year’s biggest tour is by a rock band. But even 25 years removed from that band’s debut album, it represents a shift away from classic rock.

Coldplay is No. 1 on the year-end charts for Top Tours (ranked by gross revenue), Top Ticket Sales (ranked by attendance), Top Boxscores (noting individual concert engagements), and by default, Top Rock Tours. Imagine Dragons follows at No. 4 on Top Ticket Sales and No. 7 on Top Tours with 2.1 million tickets sold and $241.6 million. Neither band is brand new, but they are relatively young to be leading their genre, which has long relied on classic rock acts – artists from the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s – to rule the Boxscore charts. Coldplay and Imagine Dragons are firmly 21st-century hitmakers, having made their first Billboard chart appearances in 2000 and 2012, respectively.

Since rock has historically loomed so large over the Top Tours tally, it makes sense that as it skews younger, so does the entire chart. On average, this year’s top 100 touring acts are 45.8 years old. That is younger than it’s been in over a decade, but by a narrow margin. Dating back to 2012, the average age has fluctuated between 45 and 50.

Zeroing in on the top 10, the average age plunges to 37.8 years old, down 31% from last year, below 40 for the first time since 2001, and lower than it’s been in more than 30 years. Coldplay and Shakira are the oldest acts in the top 10, both at 48. Stray Kids bookends the top 10, averaging 26 years among its eight members. Beyoncé and the members of Imagine Dragons are in their 40s, while Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, and SZA are in their 30s.

When the top 10 was last this young in 1991-92, the list was stacked with classic rock acts. To state the obvious, 30 years ago, those artists were 30 years younger. The entire industry of contemporary popular music was itself, much younger. But even as these acts have aged and continued to produce chart-topping tours, the average age on Boxscore charts has declined because the slate of arena and stadium acts has diversified, with new stars of pop, hip-hop, K-pop, Latin, and more matching the biggest rock headliners.

Only three of rock’s 30 artists in the top 100 are younger than Imagine Dragons (average age 40): The Lumineers (39), Hozier (35), and Sam Fender (31). On the other hand, the second most prominent genre on the year-end chart – pop, 16.9% of the top 100 grosses – boasts some of the chart’s youngest artists: Benson Boone is 23, and Tate McRae and Olivia Rodrigo are both 22.

With 100 open positions, the year-end Top Tours chart has more than enough room to encompass an expansive group of artists, with rock playing a massive part. Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, and The Who continue to rack up sold-out grosses into their 80s. Metallica and Springsteen sported lighter touring schedules than in 2024 but still finish the year at Nos. 20 and 22, respectively, with Iron Maiden and Eagles both above $150 million. Deftones and System of a Down hit new career highs, 30 years into their careers. 21st century standouts Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance displayed sustained momentum from comebacks earlier this decade. Notably, despite not reporting to Billboard Boxscore, Brit-pop icons Oasis created hysteria in stadiums and breathless buzz online for their long-awaited reunion tour.

The decline of rock music on the charts has been well documented, but it’s been a slower and more stable drop-off when it comes to Boxscore because the Stones, Springsteen, and many more have deep discographies and fan bases with disposable income, able to continue selling out stadiums decades after their last top 40 hits. But as the genre fails to generate new stars at the rate of pop, Latin, and more, where does that leave it?

Rock is not dead. It’s still responsible for more top-100 tours than any other genre, and for the second consecutive year, has the highest-grossing and best-selling tour. But instead of having the entire pie – rock represented the top nine tours in 1992 – it has a reasonable, still huge, piece of it with two of this year’s top 10 acts and 30 of the top 100. It’s encouraging for the entire touring industry that a wide swath of other genres has competitively scaled to stadiums, but rock bands continue to pack the world’s biggest venues in the lineage of the last century’s biggest headliners.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Adidas Viral ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Collection is Live Online Now – Shop the Undersea Sensation Before it Sells Out

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Adidas is urging fans to adventure under the sea with their latest offering of footwear inspired by the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon show “SpongeBob Squarepants.”

Photos from the collaborative endeavor were released, causing a major viral moment online. The collection features two shoe silhouettes, one inspired by SpongeBob, and the other inspired by the sea sponge’s best pal, Patrick Star. The collection released today on Adidas.com, giving you just enough time to snag the nautical footwear ahead of the holidays. If you or a loved one is a fan of the undersea franchise, then you’d be remiss not to get your hands on this exclusive collaboration while you can.

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The Stan Smith Freizeit Spongebob Shoes are really what drew audiences in, and for good reason. The silhouette retails for $140 and is meant to emulate SpongeBob’s signature black dress shoes down to their cartoonish shine. The shoe is affixed with glossy black patent leather uppers that transition into tonal debossed tongues affixed with the sea sponge’s face on it.

This is all sat atop a chunky rubber outsoles for practicality, giving the shoes a non-slip feel. Even the laces are meant to mimic the look of SpongeBob’s socks, a stark bright white against the all-black silhouette. For even more fun, the sock-liner can be removed to reveal a hidden squished Plankton print. The style has all the style of a dress shoe mixed with the comfort of one of Adidas’ Freizeit models. It’s something we can see our readers getting a lot of wear out of while running errands, heading to the office or catching Jellyfish. The SpongeBob model is nestled in a pineapple-embossed box, in reference to his Bikini Bottom home.

Patrick Superstar Shoes

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Similarly whimsical, the Patrick Superstar Shoes emulates the starfish sidekick to a tee. Retailing for $130, the sneaker features premium suede uppers that are just as soft and squishy as Patrick is accompanied by tonal accents and black stripes. Alternating tongue lining embroidery features designs taken from some of the show’s most loved episodes. Each pair is finished with translucent ocean graphic outsoles for a peekaboo effect and extra laces that mimic Patrick Star’s shorts. The Superstar II Patrick Star arrives in a custom box, designed to look like the rock under which Patrick lives.

Both models were released in honor of “SpongeBob Squarepants’” 25th anniversary and the upcoming film The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants available in theaters Dec. 19. Ice Spice dropped an original song for the film’s soundtrack titled “Big Guy” on Nov. 13. The rapper will be making an appearance in the upcoming film, trying out her voice acting chops.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Don Toliver, Junior H & Mau P to Headline Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW 2026

Billboard will again deliver the biggest shows of SXSW when it returns to Austin for Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW 2026.

Happening March 13-15 at the city’s Moody Amphitheater, the event will feature a tour de force of headlining performances from hip-hop titan Don Toliver on March 13, corridos star Junior H on March 14 and Dutch electronic phenom Mau P on March 15. Support acts will be announced in the coming months.

A venue ticket presale is available to those with an exclusive code beginning Wednesday (Dec. 10) at noon CT. General tickets go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. CT, with a reserved amount exclusively for existing SXSW Platinum and Music Badge holders and SXSW Music Festival wristband holders. All tickets are available here.

Additionally at SXSW 2026, Billboard will also introduce the Billboard Disruptor House at Mohawk, a multi-day experience with more programming announcements to come.

“Billboard has always celebrated the music shaping culture, and SXSW continues to be one of the best places to showcase these artists and connect them with fans through unforgettable experiences,” said Billboard CEO Mike Van. “This year’s lineup spans R&B/hip-hop, Música Mexicana, and electronic music, reflecting the breadth of what’s resonating with fans right now. With the debut of our Billboard Disruptor House, we’re excited to create even more spaces for artists, industry, and music lovers to come together in Austin.”

“SXSW couldn’t be more excited to continue our partnership with Billboard and The Stage,” adds Brian Hobbs, VP of Music at SXSW. “Every year they raise the bar by bringing some of the biggest and most exciting artists to Austin. From Música Mexicana to EDM and beyond, SXSW and Billboard continue to champion the sounds and scenes shaping where the industry goes next.”

Billboard will report live throughout SXSW, which takes over Austin from March 12–18, 2026.

Billboard parent company Penske Media acquired a majority stake in SXSW in 2023 and helped expand its reach to three continents, now hosting flagship events in Austin, Sydney and London.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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Watch Danny Ocean Sing at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Honoring Venezuela’s María Corina Machado

Danny Ocean delivered a sublime performance during the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who was unable to attend the event on Wednesday (Dec. 10) in Oslo, Norway.

“The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, María Corina Machado, has done everything in her power to be able to attend the ceremony here today — a journey in a situation of extreme danger,” said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, during the event. However, he added: “Although she will not be able to reach this ceremony and today’s events, we are profoundly happy to confirm that she is safe, and that she will be with us here in Oslo.”

Ocean, accompanied solely by American pianist Curtis Crump Jr., opened the event by performing two classics from the Venezuelan repertoire: “Alma Llanera,” created by Rafael Bolívar Coronado (lyrics) and Pedro Elías Gutiérrez (music) and considered a popular anthem of the South American country; and “Venezuela,” written by Spanish composers Pabo Hererro Ibarz and José Luis Armenteros as a love letter to the Caribbean nation.

It was a heartfelt and elegant performance in which the 33-year-old singer — with his distinctive raspy voice and melancholic vocal inflections — conveyed the longing of millions of Venezuelans who, like him, were forced into exile.

Machado — who was set to challenge President Nicolás Maduro in the 2024 presidential elections, but was disqualified by the government — is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” according to the original Oct. 10 announcement.

In a recording of a phone call published on the Nobel Prize website, the honoree — who has remained in hiding since January 9, when she was briefly detained after joining her supporters in a protest in Caracas — said that many people had “risked their lives” to help her reach Oslo and that she was about to board a plane. “I am very grateful to them, and this is a measure of what this recognition means to the Venezuelan people,” Machado expressed.

“I know that there are hundreds of Venezuelans from different parts of the world that were able to reach your city that are right now in Oslo, family, my team, so many colleagues. And since this is a prize for all Venezuelans, I believe that it will be received by them,” she added. “And as soon as I arrive, I will be able to embrace all my family and my children that I’ve have not seen for two years and so many Venezuelans, Norwegians that I know that share our struggle and our fight.”

Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepted the Nobel on her behalf.

Watch the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo — with Danny Ocean’s performance starting at the 16:00 minute mark — below:

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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In This Season of Giving, Mariah Carey Shares Throwback Clip From 1994 Manifesting a Potential Christmas Classic One Day: ‘So Grateful’

Mariah Carey is the undisputed Queen of Christmas. The pop singer has lorded over the holiday charts for the past six years with her ubiquitous wintertime classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” It seems hard to believe it now if you’ve been anywhere near a store since Halloween, but the yuletide favorite that was released in 1994 did not chart until 2000 and did not hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 until 2019, fully 25 years after it first hit our ears.

Now, as the holidays really ramp up, the best-selling Christmas song of all time in the U.S. seems like a no-brainer to top the charts every year. But on Tuesday (Dec. 9), MC gave thanks for how it all started in a throwback video she re-posted from a fan feed of an interview she did in 1994 in which she was asked if she hopes one of the songs from her first holiday album, that year’s Merry Christmas, might some day be as ubiquitous as such standards as “White Christmas” or “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

“Do you have the hope that one of your songs will be considered a classic one day?” the interviewer asks. “Wouldn’t that be nice, to have a classic Christmas song?”

“I would love it,” says Carey. “I mean I’m not going to be that arrogant as to say, ‘well, you know, this will become a classic or that’s a classic,’ but I’m very happy with them.”

Well, she needn’t have worried, because this week her all-timer jingled its way back to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, leaping up four spots to the top for a record-tying 19th total week at the peak of the chart. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” now matches the runs of two other chart champs: Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” in 2024, and Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, in 2019 — for the longest command over the chart’s 67-year history.

After first hitting the top 10 on the chart in December 2017, and the top five for the first time during the 2018 holiday season, “All I Want” finally reached the pinnacle in 2019 (for three weeks), 2020 (two), 2021 (three), 2022 (four), 2023 (two) and 2024 (four).

In case you haven’t heard it, listen to Carey’s Christmas chart champ below.

December 10, 2025/by Yveto

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