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The Rock Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominees include Sade, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Joy Division, and Oasis, with a broad slate of first-time nominees such as Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition, Shakira, and P!NK; inductees will be announced in April and the ceremony is planned for fall.
Billboard reports the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled the Class of 2026 nominees: 17 slots filled by 18 artists (Phil Collins counted separately for his solo nomination). The list includes The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!NK, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Ten of the nominees are first-timers, with several veterans—Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, and Sade—nominated again. Inductees are decided by ballots from 1,200+ industry professionals, with the Class of 2026 to be revealed in April and the ceremony this fall. Eligibility requires 25 years since the first release; Collins would become the 29th artist inducted twice if successful.
Mariah Carey headlined the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, delivering a medley of Volare and Nothing Is Impossible in a couture white Roberto Cavalli gown with Swarovski embellishments and an ostrich feather stole, embracing Italian glamour and the Olympic spirit.
During the Milan-Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, Mariah Carey performed portions of Nel Blu and a later song, with organizers declining to confirm whether she lip-synced. They said some elements are pre-recorded to ensure timing, sound quality, and a seamless broadcast, and Carey was not paid. IOC officials praised the performance and noted positive chemistry with US officials amid later coverage of the event. The article also notes a separate incident of suspected arson affecting rail infrastructure near Bologna, which disrupted travel but did not appear to tarnish Italy’s Olympic image.
Mariah Carey’s performance of Volare at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic opening drew praise from many for her voice in Italian, but online comments questioned whether she lip-synced and noted a phonetic teleprompter visible on stage. Reporters pressed the IOC and organizers about lip-syncing; officials said performances for international broadcasts are often pre-recorded and that the teleprompter was used to assist pronunciation for non-native Italian singers. The show also featured Bocelli, Pausini and Bartoli, and Carey later highlighted the moment on social media.
A Sports Illustrated op-ed pokes fun at the Milan-Cortina 2026 opening, highlighting a string of bizarre moments—from an unverified rumor about cosmetic enhancements affecting ski jumping to Mariah Carey’s high-profile performance, smaller-than-NHL-standard rinks, a Finnish norovirus delay, and Italy’s tongue-in-cheek branding.
Mariah Carey's performance at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony sparked questions about lip-syncing and the use of a teleprompter during the act.
Mariah Carey will perform in Italian at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, with Andrea Bocelli and a Giorgio Armani tribute, in a multi-venue show broadcast globally. The spectacle unfolds across Milan and three Alpine sites with two cauldrons, but geopolitical tensions—including ICE presence in Italy and debates over neutral Russian athletes—cast a somber backdrop as organizers urge a message of peace.
Mariah Carey’s expansive career was honored at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala during Grammy weekend, with a cross-genre lineup including Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Momsen, the Foo Fighters, Kesha, John Legend and more, plus a surprise Stevie Wonder appearance; Carey accepted the award amid tributes praising her songwriting and influence, ending with a communal performance of All I Want for Christmas Is You.
At the MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Mariah Carey, Foo Fighters enlisted Taylor Momsen to sing on their set, delivering covers of songs from Carey’s secret 1990s grunge project, including “Love Is A Scam” and “Demented,” as a star-studded lineup paid tribute to the singer.
Grammy Week opened with the Resonator Awards, where Chappell Roan received the Harmonizer Award at a star-studded ceremony that drew attendees like Colman Domingo; the week’s buzz also centers on Mariah Carey being celebrated as MusiCares Person of the Year, with numerous pre-Grammy parties and celebrity appearances showcased in a photo-filled gallery.
Renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6 at San Siro, joining Mariah Carey; the three-hour event will be staged across Milan and additional locations (Cortina, Livigno, Predazzo) with a Giorgio Armani tribute, and is expected to draw about 60,000 in person and millions on TV.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, featured performances by Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato, 50 Cent, and others from various locations across the US, celebrating the arrival of 2026.
Mariah Carey delivered a stellar performance of 'Obsessed' on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, showcasing her star power and adding to her legacy of memorable New Year's performances, after a notable moment in 2017.
Mariah Carey celebrated Christmas with her 14-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, who are now taller than her in heels, sharing a family photo and highlighting her love for holiday traditions like snow activities, cooking, and decorating. The article also mentions how other celebrities celebrated the holiday season with their families.