Mariah Carey

hot frosty Nov. 1, 2024

Christmas Queen Mariah Carey Wants You to Fear HerBow down to Her Merry Majesty — or else.

By Michael Savio

respect the classics Oct. 31, 2024

Mariah Carey’s Lawyer Got Inducted Into the Rock Hall Before HerAnd she’s not thrilled about it.

By Devon Ivie

i don’t think so honey Oct. 14, 2024

Mariah Carey Wants to Help Us See the LightDeath to overhead lighting, long live lamps!

By Bethy Squires

rip Aug. 26, 2024

Mariah Carey’s Mother and Estranged Sister Died on the Same Day“I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”

By Jason P. Frank

the library is open June 19, 2024

Put Down the Juneteenth Ice Cream and Pick Up These 18 BooksA reading list for America’s latest greeting-card category.

By Jordan Taliha McDonald

respect the classics Mar. 5, 2024

‘It’s a Brand, Not a Band’: Two Rock Hall Voters Reveal Their 2024 Ballots“He’s an absurd inclusion.”

By Devon Ivie

respect the classics Feb. 11, 2024

The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)Eight artists most deserving of induction.

By Joe Kwaczala

respect the classics Feb. 10, 2024

Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, and Oasis Lead 2024’s Rock Hall of Fame NomineesTen of the 15 nominees are first-timers. We might even get a diva-off.

By Devon Ivie

grammys 2024 Feb. 6, 2024

Not Even the Grammys Are Safe From L.A. TrafficAt least ten major stars were late — and producers had to rescue Mariah from the freeway.

By Justin Curto

celeb-mas Dec. 26, 2023

The Celebs Wish You a Merry ChristmasStockings were hung with care from Graceland to Disneyland.

By Bethy Squires

bells and whistles Dec. 10, 2023

Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Hudson Reunite for ‘Oh Santa!’The powerhouse vocalists surprised the audience at MSG with a whistle-note harmony that surely drove the dogs of midtown wild.

By Tom Smyth

obsessed Nov. 26, 2023

Move Over Turkeys, It’s Time for the Lambs to ShineFamous lambs Jennifer Hudson and Patti LaBelle honored Mariah Carey with a tribute during The Grio Awards.

By Tom Smyth

it’s time Nov. 18, 2023

Mariah Carey’s Kids (and Mop) Help Her Usher in the Holiday SeasonCould her improvised mopping song be her 20th No. 1 hit?

By Tom Smyth

hark! the herald mariah sing Nov. 1, 2023

Mariah Carey Has DefrostedTime to throw out the pumpkins, string up the lights, and blast Merry Christmas.

By Justin Curto

needle drops June 13, 2023

Mariah Carey Watched Beau Is Afraid’s ‘Always Be My Baby’ Sex Scene on Her PhoneCarey personally approved Beau Is Afraid’s use of “Always Be My Baby” after Ari Aster wrote a letter to her, according to producer Lars Knudsen.

By Cat Cardenas

upworthy Apr. 11, 2023

Local Boy Meets His Hero, Mariah CareyBeau is overjoyed!

By Rebecca Alter

cheat sheet Mar. 24, 2023

Who’s Your Favorite Artist?A guide to music’s biggest stans and what they stand for.

By Jennifer Zhan

the shade Mar. 5, 2023

Chaka Khan Isn’t Letting Rolling Stone Get Away With This One!Saying the “Greatest Singers” list failed to include singers.

By Zoe Guy

like clockwork Dec. 27, 2022

’Tis the Season for Mariah Carey to Set Yet Another Record“All I Want for Christmas Is You” now has the most single-day streams in global Spotify chart history.

By Jennifer Zhan

make my wish come true Dec. 24, 2022

‘All I Want for Christmas’ Collaborator Says Songwriting Origins Are Bo-Bo-BogusAll I want for Christmas is the truth.

By Alejandra Gularte

vulture lists Nov. 28, 2022

The 50 Best Original Christmas Songs Since ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’Queen of Christmas, meet your disciples.

By Maura Johnston

the law Nov. 16, 2022

Mariah Carey Isn’t the Queen of Christmas, Legally SpeakingShe wasn’t granted the trademark for the phrase, but we have some other suggestions.

By Zoe Guy

the reason for the season Nov. 10, 2022

Festive Queen Mariah Carey Has a New Christmas SpecialMariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All! comes out December 20.

By Bethy Squires

last night on late night Nov. 5, 2022

Mariah Carey Helps Get Jimmy Fallon Off of Santa’s Naughty ListAnd gifts us with a hint about her collab with Millie Bobby Brown.

By Jennifer Zhan

superlatives Oct. 16, 2022

Babyface on His Biggest, Best, and Most Slept-on Music“I never saw myself being in the room with these people. The fact that they’re listening to guidance from me, it’s kind of crazy.”

By Briana Younger

divas live Aug. 30, 2022

Meghan Markle and Mariah Carey Compare Diva Notes“People, people, strive for divadom. Revel in it!”

By Zoe Guy

christmas in august Aug. 17, 2022

Darlene Love and Mariah Carey Are Battling for the Christmas ThroneAnd so is Christmas-exclusive singer Elizabeth Chan.

By Justin Curto

all i want for christmas is sue June 5, 2022

Someone Is Suing Mariah Carey for Her Christmas CrownThe plaintiff is seeking $20 million.

By Bethy Squires

switched on pop May 31, 2022

Latto and Mariah Carey’s Big ‘Genius’ EnergyExploring the post-punk origins of a fantasical pop smash.

By Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan

last night on late night May 22, 2022

Watch Lil Jon Give Musical Opinions on WWHLIs he Team Stallion or Team Cardi? Reba or Shania?

By Bethy Squires

singing lessons Apr. 21, 2022

Can Mariah Carey Teach Me How to Sing?If she can’t …

By Justin Curto

rebecca is a food critic now Dec. 31, 2021

On the 12th Day of Christmas, I Found the Meaning of MariahThe emancipation of my stomach from McDonald’s. For now.

By Rebecca Alter

smooooooth Nov. 5, 2021

Mariah Carey Has a New Holiday Song, So Christmas Starts Now“Fall in Love at Christmas” will make you want to curl up in front of the fire on the bearskin rug we assume you own.

By Rebecca Alter

my christmas single is dropping Nov. 2, 2021

Halloween Is Officially Over, Says Mariah CareyHer new song “Fall in Love at Christmas” is out November 5, with a TV special to follow.

By Bethy Squires and Justin Curto

double consciousnesses Oct. 18, 2021

The Fiction of the Color LineFrom Nella Larsen to Mariah Carey, Black women writers have long used passing stories to crack our façades of race, class, and gender.

By Brittany Luse

flops Sept. 11, 2021

The Never-ending Story of Glitter, 20 Years OnHow 9/11, MTV, and Y2K-era celebrity culture continue to complicate one of Hollywood’s most notorious flops.

By Matthew Jacobs

#freebritney June 24, 2021