“It’s time!!!!”
to address her critics.
The unofficial “Queen of Christmas” has spoken.

Mariah Carey performs a Christmas concert on Nov. 6, 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty
“Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI??”
she wrote in the social media post below.
“There’s a reason I’m not a fan of either of those things!
About to celebrate #Christmastime with my Boston #lambily!”
Thank you so much for listening to my music on Spotify!
Your support through the years is the greatest gift i could ask for.
This year, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album,Merry Christmas.
She adds, “happy holidays,” before blowing a kiss at the camera.
“As much as I love Christmas, I thought that the record company was off.
Obviously, I couldn’t have been more wrong.”
Carey had wanted to be the sole individual who could use the signifier, but the U.S.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board did not agree.