It's tiiiiiiiiiime! Or is it? Every year, Mariah Carey preps for the holiday season when November hits. She shares a video of her hitting a high note, while singing, "It's time!" as her holiday hit, "All I Want For Christmas is You," begins. The tradition is typically silly and fun. So what's different this year? Well, if you haven't noticed, a lot is different in 2025. And despite always being able to hit said high note, Carey's latest video is totally out of tune.
Carey's latest Christmas season kickoff video has a very different twist than it usually does, and it's inspiring some backlash. Rather than a simple, cheeky music video, this year, Carey's clip is a Sephora ad. In itself, this is a bit strange — but it gets way, way weirder. Carey, dressed in an angel costume, begins the v

The List
NBC10 Philadelphia
The radio station 99.5 The Apple
11Alive Politics
Timeout Chicago
The Daily Sentinel
ABC30 Fresno
CBS News
The Daily Beast