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Here Comes "Oh Santa!"

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Mariah Carey logs the highest debut among her 29 career Adult Contemporary chart entries, as “Oh Santa!” dashes in at No. 12.

The start is the chart’s highest since deSoL bowed at No. 6 with “Little Drummer Boy” the week of Dec. 17, 2005.

Carey’s previous loftiest start belonged to “Dreamlover,” which began at No. 17 in 1993.

“Oh Santa!,” which introduces Carey’s second holiday album, “Merry Christmas II You,” has already topped Billboard’s Holiday Digital Songs chart.
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Mariah Has UK’s #1 Christmas Track of the Decade

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The desire of the public to go back year after year to the same favourites is illustrated by a comparison of last year’s 20 biggest Christmas downloads based on OCC sales and a chart compiled by PPL of the 20 festive songs earning the highest number of plays on radio, TV and across business over the last decade. Fourteen of the songs in each chart are identical.

While Fairytale Of New York led All I Want For Christmas Is You as the OCC’s top festive seller last year, on the decade-long PPL chart it is Mariah Carey who comes out on top followed by Last Christmas and then the Pogues hit. Slade are fourth and Wizzard’s I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday fifth on a chart that contains few surprises and nothing new. Incredibly the Carey hit, which originally reached number two in the UK in 1994, is its newest track.

PPL director of PR and corporate communications Jonathan Morrish says all the tracks on the chart are simply great recordings. “Stop somebody in the street and ask them what is their favourite Christmas song and, pretty much, they would choose one from the PPL Top 20,” he notes. “Christmas is a time of tradition so while it’s no surprise to see standards in there, it is worth noting that it is the most recent recording – Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You – that is at number one. At Christmas we embrace tradition and music is a very powerful and engaging way to enforce that feeling. Music really helps define this time of year – be it songs that radio broadcasts because that’s what people want to hear or the songs retail use in store because of their mood-enhancing power.”

NOTE: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” climbs 96-48 on the official UK Singles chart as of week of Monday, Nov. 29, 2010.
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Mariah Talks Baby, Cravings and Holiday Plans

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Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon are expecting their first child, and the singer opened up to “Extra’s” AJ Calloway about her pregnancy and how it’s affecting her holiday travels.

The rumor mill is buzzing that Mariah is pregnant with twins, but she’s mum about her growing baby bump and the gender of her child (or children). “I’m not telling anyone,” she said.

The singer did talk about her changing body and food cravings. “My fingers obviously swelled a little bit. I can’t even get this ring off if I tried. My taste bud situation is unparalleled… I don’t know what it is, but I’m just about fruit for some reason. It has to be really good for me to like it.”

With Christmas quickly approaching, Carey said that she and Nick usually go to Aspen, but are unable to this year.

“I can’t go there this year because of the altitude,” she explained. “We’re figuring it out. Looking at different options.”

The couple enjoyed a quiet Thanksgiving holiday. “I didn’t feel like doing much of anything,” said Mariah. “I did cook… what I cooked was the best thing of the holiday. I’m sorry but it was. I cooked mashed potatoes and corn.”

For the complete interview with Mariah Carey tune-in to EXTRA tonight.
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Video: Mariah Performs "Oh Santa!" at Rockefeller Center

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Mariah kicked off the 78th Annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” tree lighting ceremony tonight by performing her Holiday hit “Oh Santa!”

Mariah Performs “Oh Santa!” at Rockefeller Center – NBC, Nov. 30, 2010
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Audio: Mariah in Studio at 106.7 Lite FM, New York

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Mariah stopped by the 106.7 Lite FM studios in New York City and chatted with host Delilah about the Rockefeller Center tree lighting tradition and her holiday plans. She also played ‘One Child’ for the listeners.

Mariah in Studio at New York’s 106.7 Lite FM, Nov. 30, 2010
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Delilah: Good evening, New York City. I’ve got a special treat for you. Look who stopped by the Lite FM studios this evening. Hello, Mariah.
Mariah: Hey, Delilah. Hi, New York City!

Delilah: Thank you for stopping by the studios. I’m glad you’re here. I’m glad we’re spending time. You were a part, a big part, of the 78th Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Such a great tradition. What was that like? How did that feel?
Mariah: Amazing. I’ve never been to the tree lighting before so I really, really wanted to be a part of this especially this year. So many people come to New York at the holidays just to experience the whole thing. I think that this is definitely one of those places that if you love Christmas you have to come at least once.

Delilah: At least once. At least it is awesome. So because you got to participate in the tree lighting you didn’t have to fight your way through the crowd, did you?
Mariah: No, that’s the great thing [laughs]. It’s like doing that and doing the… I’ve done the New Year’s Eve show one time before and that was amazing as you get to be on stage without actually experiencing the crowd drama but it feels like everybody who’s there, they’re, ’cause they wanted to be there, they know it’s going to be crowded and stuff like that. Everybody has sort of like this unified feeling of goodwill. So it’s nice.

Delilah: Have you heard the great story behind the tree that was selected? This is such a beautiful story. The tree that was selected, the man who owned the farm that it was growing in his yard was the first responder on 9/11. He was one of the first people that responded, that got those who got out of the towers alive on 9/11.
Mariah: Really? That was amazing.
Delilah: And he was actually… Isn’t that amazing? But it gets better. He was actually at a memorial service for his comrades that were lost this past September on 9/11. While he was at a memorial service, there was a knock at his front door. His wife, his family answered the door and it was the tree spotter – the person that goes out looking for the perfect tree for Rockefeller Center who said, ‘Hey, could we talk you out of this beautiful tree in your yard?’
Mariah: Wow! So they actually didn’t know?
Delilah: They had no idea. Isn’t that a miracle?
Mariah: That is awesome. That’s incredible.
Delilah: That’s one of those God things where everything just comes together and as much as they loved the tree, they said, ‘To be able to bless millions of people in New York at this time of year? What an honor.’

Mariah: Absolutely. Incredible. That’s really amazing. That’s a great story. I’m so glad I know that.
Delilah: So the tree that you got to participate with was a miracle tree in many, many ways.
Mariah: Wow.
Delilah: I know you’re going to play one song for us tonight. What have you got for us, Mariah?
Mariah: Yeah! I think now is the perfect time for me to share my new Christmas song with New York. What do you think?
Delilah: I think let’s play the whole CD!
Mariah: [Laughs] Okay, this is from my new album Merry Christmas II You called ‘One Child’ that I wrote for this Christmas album. And it’s got a really special message so I hope you enjoy it. You’re listening to Delilah on Lite FM. ['One Child' plays.]

Delilah: 106.7 Lite FM. What a night. The Rockefeller Christmas tree, the miracle tree, has been lit. The holiday season in the city is in full swing. Don’t you love the city during the holidays?
Mariah: Amazing. It’s the best, really.
Delilah: Now, Nick’s not going to let you skate this year, is he?
Mariah: [Laughs] No.
Delilah: He’s not going to let you do anything until the baby comes, is he?
Mariah: [Laughs] Nope! No.
Delilah: I heard he even nixed your annual going-away for Christmas ’cause he doesn’t want you to stress or be at high altitudes.
Mariah: Well, that was more the doctor than him ’cause [laughs] I could have lied to him if I wanted to and said, ‘No, they didn’t say it was a problem.’ But I don’t need to be up there and honestly, if I would go there I’d be staying in the bed most of the time anyway ’cause I’ll be tired and sleepy; and wanted to rest. So this year we’ll just do something else. We’re still figuring it out though.

Delilah: I’d like to thank Mariah Carey for stopping by our studios tonight.
Mariah: Yes. Thank you so much, everybody. Stay warm. It’s always great to see you, Delilah. Thank you so much. Happy Holidays, New York!
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MCIIY Tops EW’s Holiday Albums

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Mariah’s Merry Christmas II You receives the highest rating of 4 Trees in Entertainment Weekly’s “Christmas Roundup” review of new Holiday albums.

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Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey Ascend On Adult Contemporary

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TAYLOR’S TOPS: Taylor Swift ‘s “Mine” advances 2-1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, marking the star’s third No.

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Video: Mariah & Patricia Carey Duet

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Here’s the video to “O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus” which premiered on HSN on Monday, November 29, 2010. It includes behind-the-scenes footage of Mariah and her mom Patricia in the studio.

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Full HSN videos will be posted soon. Stay tuned!
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Cover Girl: UK’s Pride Magazine

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Mariah Carey graces the cover of UK’s Pride Magazine December 2010 issue. The feature covers Mariah’s marriage, pregnancy, her album “Merry Christmas II You” and her thoughts on Willow Smith.

The magazine is available all across Europe so be sure to keep a eye out for it!

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Video: Mariah on Extra TV, Nov. 30

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Mariah Talks Baby, Cravings & Holiday Plans – Extra TV, Nov. 30, 2010
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