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Ariana Grande hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time, parodying Mariah Carey's Christmas hit and performing in various sketches, while Cher made her first SNL appearance since 2011, performing two songs from her Christmas album. The show featured a mix of comedy sketches and musical performances, with upcoming episodes announced for the new year.
Jason Momoa joined Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show for a festive rendition of the game segment "Sing That Name That Tune," where they competed by recognizing and performing Christmas songs. While Clarkson dominated the first two rounds, Momoa tied the game in the third round with a lively performance. Ultimately, Momoa's charm won over the audience hype man, who declared him the winner. In celebration, Momoa ripped open his shirt and ran around the studio.
Jason Momoa joined Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show for a festive rendition of the game segment "Sing That Name That Tune." While Clarkson dominated the first two rounds, Momoa delivered a hyped-up performance in the third round, tying the game. Both contestants recognized and performed "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" simultaneously, resulting in a tiebreaker. Momoa's charm won over the hype man, who declared him the winner. In celebration, Momoa ripped open his shirt and ran around the studio.
Brenda Lee's iconic Christmas song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," released in 1958, has reached No 1 on the US Hot 100 chart, 65 years after its release. The song, written by Johnny Marks, gained popularity after being featured in the film Home Alone in 1990 and has since charted every year. At 78, Lee is now the oldest person to top the US chart, breaking records previously held by Louis Armstrong and Mariah Carey. The song has become Lee's signature hit, overshadowing her other chart successes, and is only the third seasonal song to top the UK chart.
Get ready to jazz up your holiday playlist with some all-new and mostly original Christmas songs. From Sabrina Carpenter's clever and fun "fruitcake" EP to Brandy's layered vocals in "Christmas with Brandy," there's something for everyone. Indie pop artist Hayes Warner offers an anti-holiday anthem, while Gregory Porter's album combines classic covers with original tracks that bring hope to a troubled world. Other artists like Jon Pardi, Ally Brooke, and Cher also contribute to the festive spirit with their own unique takes on holiday tunes. So, say goodbye to the same old songs and embrace the fresh sounds of the season.
Brenda Lee's classic holiday hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" rises to No. 2. Other holiday songs making moves on the chart include Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock," Wham!'s "Last Christmas," and Burl Ives' "A Holly Jolly Christmas." Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" and Doja Cat's "Paint the Town Red" fall in the rankings, while Andy Williams' "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" jumps into the top 10.
Classic Christmas songs by Wham! and Mariah Carey, including "Last Christmas" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You," have entered the UK charts earlier than ever this year, with both songs debuting in the Top 40. These songs are expected to remain on the charts throughout the holiday season. Last year, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" became a UK Number One for the first time, 26 years after its release, while Wham!'s "Last Christmas" reached Number One in the UK for the first time in January 2021, 36 years after its initial release.