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Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time” tour has just wrapped up, and let’s be honest, it was everything we expected from theQueen of Christmas, with a little extra sparkle.
The tour that began November 6, spread holiday cheer across North America like only Carey can, blending her iconic Christmas tunes with an all-out festive production. Literally, it was all snowflake thrones, shimmery Santa hats, and enough holiday magic to make even Scrooge feel merry.
Mariah Carey kicked off her tour in Highland, California, and by the time it hit Barclays Center in Brooklyn on December 17, we were surprised with a full-on Christmas extravaganza. Mariah Carey’s signature voice took center stage, belting out classics likeSilent NightandO Holy Night, but there was more than just Christmas carols.
She was joined by her twin kids, Monroe and Moroccan, but just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, came an unexpected twist.
Well, Rihanna was also in the crowd. Yes, it’s a true classic surprise. Now if you missed those unforgettable moments, don’t worry, we’ve rounded up the four most OMG! moments from her Christmas Time tour that made this season a little brighter for everyone.
1Mariah Carey signs Rihanna’s breast
One of the most OMG! moment that happened duringMariah Carey’sChristmas Time tour was singing Rihanna’s breasts. Yes, you heard that right. What a way to wrap up the tour, right?
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The grand finale at Barclays Center on December 17 was a total star-studded spectacle, and none other thanRihannawas in the crowd, soaking it all in. And when the camera zoomed in on the Fenty mogul, she cheekily announced while rocking in a fluffy tan jacket and sunglasses,
Mariah Carey is signing my t*t.
This iconic moment went down during the greatest hits segment of the show. After Carey wowed the crowd with Christmas classics, she dove into fan favorites likeEmotions, Hero, and Fantasy, before leading the audience in a full-on-sing-along ofAlways Be My Baby.
But it didn’t end there. Mariah Carey continued as she entered the crowd, snapping selfies, and cracking jokes about the atrocious lighting. And then, the moment happened, when Rihanna was spotted and the crowd went absolutely wild.
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After sharing some love, Mariah Carey returned to the stage to performWe Belong Togetherand wrapped up the night with an epic version ofAll I Want for Christmas Is You. Could this tour get any more legendary?
2Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” tops Spotify
At this point, Mariah Carey is basically the queen of Christmas and she’s got another reason to celebrate. On the occasion of her Christmas Time tour, Spotify dropped the news that herAll I Want for Christmas Is Youhas officially crossed 2 billion streams, making it the first holiday track to hit this insane milestone.
And you know what, this song was released thirty years ago, and it is STILL running the holiday game.
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Obviously, Carey was over the moon, as she shared withPeople,
This is beyond incredible. I’m honored to have ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ be the first-holiday track on Spotify to reach 2 Billion Streams! I’m so grateful to all Spotify listeners around the world who’ve made the song part of their holiday tradition year after year.
And it’s not just a seasonal hit anymore,All I Want for Christmas Is Youhas been the #1-holiday track globally every Christmas Day since 2016. Amazing, isn’t it?
The song has seen a 120% global increase in streams over the past five years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Since November, it’s even had an 860% jump in global streams. Talk about festive domination.
Oh, and there’s Carey’s Christmas classic that went diamond-certified by the RIAA in 2021 and included in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2023.
3Mariah Carey twins surprise onstage
The most unexpected yet the sweetest surprise for Mariah Carey came straight from her twins, Monroe and Moroccan. The 13-year-old adorable duo decided to make mom’s Christmas Time tour feel extra special afterAll I Want for Christmas Is Youhit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 again.
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And what did they do? They literally strutted onto the stage in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a big bouquet of flowers, because nothing says ‘I love you, Mom’ like a flower delivery in front of thousands of screaming fans.
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And Carey was totally caught off guard, but in the best way possible. After her kids handed her the flowers, she told the crowd,
Thank you. Wow! That was the perfect moment to find that out. It’s from the Hot 100? Well, thank you, to everybody who helped make that possible. Thank you so much.
And yes, we’re sure she was feeling all kinds of emotions.All I Want for Christmas Is Youtopping the charts and being surprised by her kids during her show? The perfect Christmas miracle.
Carey even shared the heartwarming moment with her followers on Instagram, saying it was the “perfect time and place” to celebrate the news, surrounded by fans, her kids, and her Christmas Time tour family. Honestly, can you think of a better way to ring in the holiday season? We can’t either.
4Mariah Carey’s Christmas wax figure
The Queen of Christmas has officially been immortalized in wax. Yes, on November 3, Mariah Carey hit up Madame Tussauds in New York City for the unveiling of her jaw-dropping wax figure, and it’s everything you’d expect from the ultimate holiday icon.
Carey posed next to her wax twin, who was dressed in a sparkling red gown straight out of her 2020 holiday special Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas. The look is “Marilyn Monroe-esque,” and honestly, if there’s anyone who could channel Monroe’s glam, it’s Carey.
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The wax figure is set against a wintery backdrop that even gives a cheeky shout-out to Mariah’s Jack Russell Terriers. Talk about attention to detail! When Carey saw the figure for the first time, her reaction was pure Mariah, sharing in apress release,
Oh my gosh, it’s surreal. Very good! (As if we didn’t already know she’s the ultimate diva in the best way.)
This new wax figure is part of Madame Tussauds’ Seasons of New York City exhibit, which is giving us all the holiday vibes. Of course, just before all this, Carey kicked off the countdown to Christmas with a hilarious “It’s time” moment, because, well, it’s never too early when you’re Mariah Carey.
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