Mariah Carey Kicks Off Christmas Season with Festive Video and Grunge Album Tease
The pop icon released a holiday video featuring herself in a Santa-inspired jumpsuit, and hinted at an upcoming grunge album.
In a move that has delighted fans and industry insiders alike, Mariah Carey has declared 'It's Time' for Christmas 2026 with the release of a festive video. The video, which showcases Carey in a Santa-inspired jumpsuit, marks the beginning of her annual holiday celebrations and sets the stage for another successful season ahead 12356.
The video not only features Carey performing her iconic hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' but also includes a surprising segment where she performs a grunge song titled 'Hermit' in a New York City dive bar. This performance hints at the long-awaited release of her grunge album 'Someone’s Ugly Daughter,' which was recorded over 30 years ago but has yet to be officially released 1356.
Carey's holiday season is not just about music, however. She has also partnered with luxury fashion brand Gucci, starring in their 2026 holiday campaign. Directed by renowned filmmaker Harmony Korine, the campaign film takes place in a lavish hotel and features Carey wearing pieces from Gucci’s new Butterfly special collection. The campaign includes a series of holiday campaign images featuring seasonal gift selections, further cementing Carey's status as a beloved figure in both music and fashion 14.
Harmony Korine, known for his unique visual style, has previously collaborated with Gucci on the 2019 project 'Duck Rock.' His involvement in the latest campaign adds an artistic touch that complements Carey's star power and charm 4.
As the holiday season progresses, Mariah Carey will continue to enchant audiences with her musical performances and fashion choices. Her 'Christmastime' tour, which starts on November 27 in Birmingham, England, promises to bring joy to fans around the world 4.
What we know
- Mariah Carey released a festive video to start the holiday season 12356
- The video includes Mariah Carey performing 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' 2356
- Mariah Carey announced the start of the holiday season with a video featuring herself in a Santa-inspired jumpsuit on November 1, 2026 1
- The video included a segment showing Carey performing a grunge song called 'Hermit' in a New York City dive bar 1
- Mariah Carey shared a partnership with Gucci, featuring in their commercial set at a fancy hotel during the holiday season 1
- Mariah Carey stars in Gucci's 2026 holiday campaign 4
- Mariah Carey's grunge album 'Someone’s Ugly Daughter', recorded over 30 years ago, has not yet been officially released 1
- The campaign is directed by filmmaker Harmony Korine 4
- The campaign film takes place in a lavish hotel 4
- Mariah Carey wears pieces from Gucci’s new Butterfly special collection 4
- The campaign includes a series of holiday campaign images featuring seasonal gift selections 4
- Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' returns to the top of the charts annually 4
- Harmony Korine previously worked with Gucci on the 2019 project 'Duck Rock' 4
- Mariah Carey's 2026 'Christmastime' tour starts on November 27 in Birmingham, England 4
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 73%, weighted across 14 claims from 6 independent outlets.
- confirmed Mariah Carey released a festive video to start the holiday season. (85%)
- likely The video includes Mariah Carey performing 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. (71%)
- likely Mariah Carey announced the start of the holiday season with a video featuring herself in a Santa-inspired jumpsuit on November 1, 2026. (71%)
- likely The video included a segment showing Carey performing a grunge song called 'Hermit' in a New York City dive bar. (71%)
- likely Mariah Carey shared a partnership with Gucci, featuring in their commercial set at a fancy hotel during the holiday season. (71%)
- likely Mariah Carey stars in Gucci's 2026 holiday campaign. (71%)
- likely Mariah Carey's grunge album 'Someone’s Ugly Daughter', recorded over 30 years ago, has not yet been officially released. (71%)
- likely The campaign is directed by filmmaker Harmony Korine. (71%)
- likely The campaign film takes place in a lavish hotel. (71%)
- likely Mariah Carey wears pieces from Gucci’s new Butterfly special collection. (71%)
- likely The campaign includes a series of holiday campaign images featuring seasonal gift selections. (71%)
- likely Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' returns to the top of the charts annually. (71%)
- likely Harmony Korine previously worked with Gucci on the 2019 project 'Duck Rock'. (71%)
- likely Mariah Carey's 2026 'Christmastime' tour starts on November 27 in Birmingham, England. (71%)
Sources
- Billboard — Mariah Carey Declares ‘It’s Time’ for Christmas 2026 With Holiday Campaign — and Another Grunge Album Tease
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/mariah-carey-its-time-christmas-2026-teases-grunge-album-1236372118/ - WFAA (Texas) — 'It's time' | Mariah Carey kicks off holiday season with festive video
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/its-time-mariah-carey-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-video/507-4bb6d308-2bf7-4d76-bbb1-f80fdddf4eb2 - WKYC (Ohio) — 'It's time' | Mariah Carey kicks off holiday season with festive video
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/its-time-mariah-carey-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-video/507-4bb6d308-2bf7-4d76-bbb1-f80fdddf4eb2 - Variety — Mariah Carey Dons Fur and Shades in Gucci’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Holiday Campaign
https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/mariah-carey-gucci-campaign-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-1236937517/ - KVUE (Austin) — 'It's time' | Mariah Carey kicks off holiday season with festive video
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/its-time-mariah-carey-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-video/507-4bb6d308-2bf7-4d76-bbb1-f80fdddf4eb2 - 10TV (Columbus) — 'It's time' | Mariah Carey kicks off holiday season with festive video
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/its-time-mariah-carey-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-video/507-4bb6d308-2bf7-4d76-bbb1-f80fdddf4eb2