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Mariah Carey Releases A New Video For "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

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The '90s Christmas gem off Carey's 'Merry Christmas' album has more than survived the passage of time, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 100 chart for the first time this year
Jennifer Velez
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Dec 20, 2019 - 4:17 pm

It's a happy holiday indeed: Not only has Mariah Carey returned to No. 1 with her inescapable yuletide jam, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," but the pop goddess has now released an updated music video to match. 

The "Make My Wish Come True" Edition, which premiered on YouTube last night at midnight, features the holiday queen dressed as Santa Claus inside a storefront display. First, a little girl experiences some seasonal magic and enters a jolly world of dancing toy soldiers, dancers holding candy canes, while Carey, who goes from wearing a Santa-inspired catsuit to a toy soldier costume and then a sparkly long red dress, welcomes her 8-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, in the video.

The '90s Christmas track, which appears on Carey's Merry Christmas album, has more than survived the passage of time. The holiday classic has only become more popular since it was released in 1994 and, as noted above, even hit No. 1 on the Billboard 100 chart for the first time ever this year. Last month, Guinness World records recognized Carey for earning three new records for the track, including Most Streamed Track On Spotify In 24 Hours by a female artist.

And the year could not end without an album celebration; in honor of its 25th anniversary, the pop idol released a reissue of the Christmas album that birthed the unexpected Christmas hit. 

"This new reissue of Merry Christmas is a nice reminder of Carey's superstar talents, relentless creative work ethic, and hard-earned staying power," Will Hodge wrote in a recent piece about "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Carey has spent a chunk of the year making the most of her success. Just a few days ago, Carey finished a Christmas tour featuring "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and other seasonal songs. 

Watch the full "All I Want For Christmas Is You" video below:

Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Hits No. 1 25 Years After Its Initial Release

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Mariah Carey Announces 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Tour

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The GRAMMY winner will perform songs from her 'Merry Christmas' album, which turns 25 this year
Jennifer Velez
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Sep 30, 2019 - 12:45 pm

Christmas has come early for Mariah Carey fans⁠: The singer/songwriter/pop icon has announced that she will be bringing her Christmas hit "All I Want For Christmas" on a special Christmas tour in celebration of its 25th anniversary this holiday season.  

Carey, who launched an "All I Want For Christmas" residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in November, will begin the tour in Sin City and then head to Atlantic City, N.J., Washington, Uncasville, Conn. and Boston before its last stop in New York City on Dec.15. One dollar from each ticket sold will go to Toys For Tots.

The GRAMMY winner will perform songs from her Merry Christmas album, plus other hits. Carey also plans to re-release her Christmas album in honor of its 25th anniversary on Nov.1, the album's initial release date. Last December, the 1994 hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You" broke a Spotify record with more than 10.8 million streams.

Tickets go on sale Oct. 4 via LiveNation. 

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Kimbra And Nu Deco Ensemble Deliver High-Powered Performance Of "Top Of The World"

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Watch the ensemble add their magic to the single off Kimbra's 2018 'Primal Heart' album
Jennifer Velez
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Apr 3, 2020 - 9:45 am

Kimbra and Nu Deco Ensemble take the stage together for an energetic performance of "Top of the World" that will captivate your eyes and ears.

The single off the New Zealand singer/songwriter's 2018 album Primal Heart gets added drama as the orchestra adds its magic with its brass, percussion, strings and more. Kimbra said the remake and collaboration with the Miami-based ensemble, which likes to inspire audiences with its enthralling genre-shifting performances, was exciting to do.

"I couldn't have been more excited and honored when I was asked to perform with the Nu Deco Ensemble. Sam Hyken's interpretaion of my music was thoughtful and cinematic and, conductor, Jacomo Bairos was able to illicit such an amazing energy from the performers," she told the Recording Academy. "The entire experience gave me a whole new perspective on the music that I will always carry with me."

The song was a perfect one to get an orchestral redo, arranger Sam Hyken told the Recording Academy. 
 
“'Top of the World' was one of our favorite songs from Kimbra’s incredibly diverse catalog that we knew we wanted as part of our collaboration," he said. "The grand nature of both the song and her performance not only lend itself perfectly for an orchestral setting but also helps highlight the full range and capability of our ensemble."

Watch the full video above.

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WATCH: Justin Bieber's "INTENTIONS" Video Tells Empowering Stories Of Women After Homelessness

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The pop singer's third single off his forthcoming 'Changes' album places the spotlight on three women who survived homelessness in Los Angeles
Jennifer Velez
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Feb 7, 2020 - 2:04 pm

Justin Bieber's latest video "INTENTIONS" feat. Quavo (of Migos) opens with three empowering stories.

Bahri, is an immigrant from Saudi Arabia who wants to become the first person in her family to graduate from college and faces a long commute on public transit every day to do so. Marcy is a domestic abuse survivor who was raised in the foster care system and became a mom at a young age. Angela is a poet from Ohio who was left homeless and continues to be on the verge of it with her children. All three women are based in Los Angeles and have transitioned out of Alexandria House, a non profit organization that provides housing and other resources for women and children. 

"INTENTIONS" is a light, laidback track about Bieber and Quavo's significant others, and the third lead single off Beiber's upcoming Changes album, to be released on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14). The moving video for it follows the aformentioned women throughout their daily lives. It is also shot at the Alexandria House residence where current residents become the stars, dancing next to Bieber and Quavo.

Los Angeles is experiencing a surge in homelessness. According to the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), Los Angeles County is home to roughly 60,000 people without permanent housing.

Bieber has established an INTENTIONS Fund with an amount of $200,000 to support the families that participate in the Alexandria House housing program.

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Jay-Z And Meek Mill's REFORM Donates Surgical Masks To Vulnerable Prison Population

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says correctional facilities are particularly vulnerable places for COVID-19 to spread
Jennifer Velez
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Apr 6, 2020 - 6:01 pm

Jay-Z and Meek Mill's criminal justice reform organization REFORM has donated roughly 100,000 surgical masks to correctional facilities including in the states of New York, Tennessee and Mississippi.

The organization said it donated 50,000 masks to New York City's Rikers Island Correctional Facility, 40,000 masks to the Tennessee Department of Correction and 5,000 to Mississippi State Penitentiary. Spin reports that an additional 2,500 masks were sent to a Rikers medical facility. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says correctional facilities are particularly vulnerable places for COVID-19 to spread.  

"Incarcerated/detained persons live, work, eat, study, and recreate within congregate environments, heightening the potential for COVID-19 to spread once introduced," according to the CDC. Other vulnerabilities include the fact that incarcerated people, for the most part, can't leave and, depending on the size of the facility, space for someone to medically isolate could be limited.

"We need to protect vulnerable people behind bars & GET THEM OUT!" REFORM said in a tweet. The organization sees this as a threat to public health and said on its website that it is working with experts and advocates "to develop a set of common-sense recommendations that would make us all SAFER."

They also announced on Twitter that they helped the South Carolina Department of Corrections locate 36,000 masks for their population. 

Across the nation, COVID-19 cases have been popping up in correctional facilities, including North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. 

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