Mariah Carey Emphasizes 'Not Yet' for Christmas Amid Las Vegas Holiday Show Ticket Sales

Mariah Carey has made it clear through a recent social media video that the Christmas season has not officially begun yet, despite the early onset of holiday festivities each year. In the clip, she emphatically says "Not yet" multiple times, signaling that the holiday spirit should wait a bit longer, although last year she marked the start on November 1. Despite this, tickets are already on sale for her "Christmastime" residency show in Las Vegas, running from late November to mid-December, and she has announced pop-up holiday bars in select cities offering themed cocktails, exclusive merchandise, and photo opportunities. Alongside the holiday anticipation, Carey recently received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, where she also performed a medley of her hits. Carey’s latest studio album "Here for It All" was released shortly after the VMAs, showcasing her enduring presence in music with a top 10 Billboard 200 debut. Meanwhile, a girl group named KATSEYE paid homage to her iconic videography in a recent music video, highlighting her cultural influence.