Mariah Carey announces holiday cheer with elf showdown & new Sephora collab
Mariah Carey’s glitter‑packed Instagram post hit the internet like a sleigh full of presents – and she wasn’t the only one riding into the holiday season. On her 56‑th birthday, the “Holiday Royalty” fired up a full‑blown holo‑led saga that saw her face‑off with a pint‑high elf (that’s Billy Eichner, by the way), sparking a blast of online drama that has fans buzzing around the world.
A diva dance‑off with a devious elf
The clip opens with the pop‑star decked out in an angel‑wing ensemble, the lace and glitter flashing just as Halloween wraps up. With a wink and a “Halloween slayed, but now it’s time!” she sets the scene for the next act. The camera then pans to a closed‑circuit vanity, where a crisp Sephora‑branded bag tumbles out of place – the taste‑tastic teaser of a brand partnership that will see the diva sprinkle her signature sparkle on Sephora’s upcoming holiday collection.
Cued by backstage sound‑effects, the ninja‑like baller of the night—Billy Eichner, sporting a pointy elf hat and a cheeky grin—struts onto the frame. The comedian‑turned‑artist launches a playful pitch: the elves have staged a strike because of “all the holiday hell” Carey previously forced on them. “Bad news, Mariah,” he declares, “the elves are striking this year.” He tries to haul a basket of such bags away, offering one of the most comic brand “rebelances” in pop‑culture history.
Carey’s quick comeback showcases her impeccable timing. She snaps her voice and freezes Eichner in place, turning him into a frosty snowman. Her outfit morphs into a Santa‑bodysuit replete with ruby‑red sequins and luxurious white fur lining, dazzling the audience with a magical transformation that proves hype and hype‑madness can coexist.
Sephora‑tastic partnership back‑story
Layered in between the visual banter lies the hidden gem of the video: the hottest Sephora holiday line. The pop‑star’s brand affiliation with the beauty giant goes beyond the surface. A glittering 1‑hour bonus video later reveals a backstage look at the cosmetic collection, designed to capture the “gleam of Christmas nights.” Fans cried over the spread and even invited UK makeup mogul Pat McGrath to break the silence on social media with a “Yessss!! Beyond!” emoji‑overload.
Kalen Allen, a TV host who treats her comments section like a confessional booth, drolly admits that the “check was enormous!” – a nod not only to the partnership’s high‑profile campaign, but also to the fact that you can only step into the spotlight of the holiday season with an expensive bill.
Legacy in the land of trends
This holiday clip marks a continuing chapter in Carey’s storied career. After slaying Halloween overseas with her twins Moroccan and Monroe (they were wearing Kigurumi onesies in a “touch‑of‑whimsy” photo that hit the Instagram feed earlier this week), the diva pushed her brand into the next act, aligning with Sephora’s newly released gel‑y, candle‑lit run.
The long‑delayed “holiday run” is now a thing of reality thanks to this viral showdown, and the digital world is watching to see which hype angle these artists will take next. “Real, hard‑glam plus cosplay,” Carey tweets, answering the “It’s time” lullaby from her artful followers.
A note on the Queen of Christmas
Nothing compares to the talk of what the “Queen of Christmas” has lined up for this rumored 2024 holiday season: pop‑up bars in four cities, a Europa‑wide ad push, and a partnership with the throat‑stitch ‘Sephora‑Jolly.’ The whirlwind of snippets, retweets, and GIFs only underscores why the news about Mariah’s antics breaks new sales shape twice a day.
In the past, we’ve watched her chart Christmas classics while teasing the next album. She’s now turning the holiday into a blockbuster event, ensuring that every glittery detail counts.
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