It’s Time! Mariah Carey has officially cemented her chart return and begun ng Christmas Season, as ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ once again takes over Billboard’s holiday rankings. As the festive period approaches, the bestselling track has climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and secured its position at the top of the Holiday 100 chart, where it has dominated for more than a decade. A Seasonal Classic That Continues to Build Momentum Billboard confirmed that the song has now ruled the Holiday 100 for 66 of the chart’s 74 total weeks since its launch in 2011, a record unmatched by any other seasonal hit. The ranking uses the same formula as the Billboard Hot 100, relying on a combination of airplay, streaming and sales. According to Billboard’s streaming data, the track continues to grow in popularity each year. In the most recent tracking period, the song registered 15. 7 million streams in the United States, marking a 14 per cent weekly increase. Radio impressions rose even more significantly, jumping 82 per cent to 9. 7 million. The track also recorded an increase in downloads, with sales rising by 13 per cent. Carey first recorded ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ in 1994, but the track has demonstrated a special longevity that has turned it into one of the most commercially reliable songs in modern music history. The title has surpassed its peers on the Holiday 100 and has now been named No. 1 on Billboard’s ‘Greatest of All Time Holiday 100 Songs’ list. Speaking about the song’s impact in 2021, Carey said she never expected it to become an enduring cultural staple. ‘I had absolutely no idea the impact the song would eventually have worldwide’, she said. ‘I’m so full of gratitude that so many people enjoy it with me every year.’ As the holiday charts re-emerge, Carey is preparing for Christmas-themed performances. The singer has released new rehearsal clips teasing shows at the Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, beginning this season. In a rehearsal video shared to Instagram, Carey can be heard practising to the background of her long-running Christmas hit, accompanied by dancers and production crews preparing for what appears to be a high-cost festive stage design. Tickets for the Las Vegas event went on sale with the singer promoting the dates by writing, ‘Can’t wait for Christmastime in Vegas.’ Carey has also relaunched limited Christmas merchandise to align with the seasonal chart boost. This year’s collection includes festive apparel, holiday accessories and a new ‘It’s Time’ T-shirt. The singer highlighted the line’s availability by directing fans to Amazon. Alongside merchandise, Carey recently appeared in a Sephora advertisement centred on holiday shopping promotions. The video, which uses her Christmas music, features the singer announcing ‘It’s Time’ in the lead-up to festive retail season campaigns. New Album, New Era, Same Seasonal Success Outside of her Christmas catalogue, Carey has also released a new album titled Here For It All. In a statement posted to Instagram, she described the project as a culmination of different artistic styles, adding that it contains some of her most personal writing to date. In interview commentary shared by Apple Music, the title track was highlighted as a particularly meaningful song for the artist. Carey noted that she carefully positioned it as the album closer, saying that it has a soulful tone that reflects her own experiences while offering something ‘other people that need to hear something like that’. As Carey continues to diversify her tours, merchandise and partnerships, her annual chart dominance suggests that the holiday season has become a central pillar of her long-term career. While streaming platforms have changed how music is consumed, the singer’s iconic festive anthem appears to strengthen its reach with each passing year. For now, as the charts shift into their end-of-year cycle, Mariah Carey remains a reliable holiday mainstay, whose music continues to redefine commercial success both on and off the holiday season.
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EXCLUSIVE: Revealed — The A-List Podcast Snub That Left Meghan Markle ‘Reeling With Embarrassment’
**Meghan Markle Left Embarrassed After Mariah Carey Erases Her From Memory in UK Radio Interview**
*October 2, 2025, Updated 7:36 p.m. ET*
Meghan Markle has reportedly been left embarrassed after Mariah Carey appeared to erase her from memory when asked about royal connections during a UK radio interview, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, launched her popular podcast *Archetypes* in 2022, with Carey, 56, appearing as one of her headline guests. That episode made headlines at the time for an awkward exchange when the singer called Meghan a “diva,” before hastily clarifying she meant it as a compliment about her style and presence.
### The Awkward ‘Diva’ Moment Resurfaces
But three years on, that moment has resurfaced after Carey was asked on Hits Radio to reflect on royal encounters ahead of a planned performance at Sandringham House. Instead of mentioning Markle, Carey chose to talk warmly about meeting Sarah Ferguson, describing her as “cool.”
For those close to the Sussexes, the “diva” incident combined with Carey’s refusal to collaborate again with Markle in her new Netflix content has “stung.”
One source close to Markle said, “Meghan saw the podcast as a way to connect with influential women she respected. Being so openly passed over now feels deeply humiliating—as though the ‘diva’ controversy is still casting a shadow over her.”
### Meghan’s Sensitivity to the Comment
The original conversation between the pair on *Archetypes* centered on the word “diva” and its double meaning in both pop culture and everyday life. Carey had told Markle she sometimes gave off “diva moments,” pointing to her poise, glamorous wardrobe, and polished presentation.
Markle appeared unsettled by the remark, asking in response, “What kind of diva moments do I give you?” Although Carey clarified her comment referred to image rather than personality, Markle later admitted during the episode that she found the exchange uncomfortable.
The resurfacing of that tension has, according to insiders, left Markle particularly sensitive.
Another industry insider commented, “Mariah was among the most high-profile guests Meghan had secured, so choosing to spotlight Sarah Ferguson instead—without even acknowledging Meghan—was telling. In celebrity circles, such omissions don’t go unnoticed, and it’s embarrassed Meghan.”
### No Chance of a Reunion
Despite this, Markle would still like Mariah to get involved in her new projects, knowing it would make headlines. However, Mariah’s representatives have made it clear there is no chance of that happening.
A source explained, “Mariah just isn’t a fan of Meghan and her ultra-sensitivity. Mariah plays up her diva image in a fun way, but with Meghan it just comes across as irritating.”
This snub comes at a time when Markle and Prince Harry, 41, are working hard to keep their media projects afloat amid critical reviews. Season two of Markle’s Netflix lifestyle series *With Love, Meghan* has recently launched, while Harry’s own polo documentary faced widespread negative feedback earlier this year.
### Renewed Insecurities for the Duchess
A Hollywood source familiar with Markle’s team shared, “She has invested a lot of effort in aligning herself with the celebrity sisterhood, so being left out in this way is painful. Meghan regards her podcast as one of her proudest achievements—and for one of its most prominent guests to overlook it feels like a real setback.”
Friends further suggested that Mariah’s omission of Markle during her radio chat revived insecurities about how the Duchess is perceived in star circles compared to her royal status.
One confidante explained, “Meghan’s biggest fear is being disregarded—whether by the Palace or by Hollywood. To her, this was yet another sign that she’s still struggling to secure her place.”
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*For more updates on Meghan Markle, Mariah Carey, and royal news, stay tuned.*
https://radaronline.com/p/meghan-markle-podcast-snub-embarrassment-a-list-guest-mariah-carey/