Mariah Carey was forced to cancel her Christmas concert at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh due to illness, just hours before she was set to perform. The singer announced on social media that she had come down with the flu, expressing her heartbreak over the cancellation.
This concert was part of Carey's Christmas Time tour, which began on November 6 in Highland, California, and is scheduled to conclude on December 17 in New York. Ticketmaster has assured ticket holders that full refunds will be issued.
Despite the setback, Carey celebrated her holiday classic, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' which has once again topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This marks a significant achievement as the song has dominated the holiday charts for the past five seasons, including notable weeks at #1 in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Carey’s twins, Monroe and Moroccan, joined her onstage at her recent concert in Raleigh, North Carolina, to celebrate the song's success, presenting her with flowers. Carey shared her gratitude on social media, reflecting on the special moment with her fans and family.
'All I Want for Christmas Is You' was initially released in November 1994 and has consistently ranked in the top 10 since December 2017, making it a perennial favorite during the holiday season.