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entertainment2 years ago

Brenda Lee's Christmas Classic Reclaims No. 1 Spot on Billboard Hot 100

Brenda Lee's iconic holiday song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time since its release in 1958, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The song's ascent to No. 1 sets several records, including the longest run from release to the top spot at 65 years. At 78 years old, Lee is now the oldest artist to top the chart, and she holds the record for the longest break between No. 1 hits. Lee expressed her gratitude for the song's enduring popularity and its resonance with multiple generations.

via CBS News|
#billboard-hot-100#brenda-lee#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Mariah Carey's Twins Surprise Her with Billboard Award, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen Win Big"

Mariah Carey performed her holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, dressed in a white figure skater dress and surrounded by dancers on wheels. She was honored with the Billboard Chart Achievement Award for the song, which has spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The award was presented to her by her 12-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan.

via Billboard|
#billboard-music-awards#entertainment#holiday-classic
entertainment2 years ago

"A Christmas Story: Filming Locations and Streaming Availability at 40"

As "A Christmas Story" celebrates its 40th anniversary, fans can now stream or rent the holiday classic on platforms like Max, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube. The film, which was based on Jean Shepherd's semi-autobiographical monologues, follows a middle-class family in the 1940s through the eyes of a 9-year-old boy. Filmed in Cleveland, Ohio, and Toronto, Canada, the movie offers a satirical and realistic portrayal of the Christmas season, paving the way for similar family-centered Christmas films. A sequel, "A Christmas Story Christmas," is also available to watch.

via Deseret News|
#a-christmas-story#christmas-movie#entertainment
film2 years ago

"The Holdovers": Alexander Payne's Heartwarming Holiday Hit

"The Holdovers," directed by Alexander Payne, is being hailed as an instant holiday classic. The film follows Angus, a bright yet insubordinate junior at a boarding school, and his interactions with his Ancient Civilizations teacher, Paul Hunham. As the two misanthropes gradually warm up to each other, they find solace and learn important life lessons during the contemplative weeks of the holiday season. With nuanced acting and writing, the film explores themes of compassion, self-discovery, and the meaning of Christmas.

via InsideHook|
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