Mariah Carey mocked for extreme airbrushed pics of ‘All I Want For Christmas’ 30th anniversary resissues

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mariah Carey is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her beloved holiday anthem, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You,' with a fresh twist.

The 'Queen of Christmas' has recreated the original cover photo shoot for the track as part of her plans to re-release the song in honor of the milestone year, as reported by The Daily Mail.

Mariah Carey celebrates ‘All I Want For Christmas’ anniversary

On Wednesday, Carey, 55, took to Instagram to unveil two new covers for the anniversary re-release. One of the covers is a striking homage to the original, where the pop icon dons a Santa Claus-inspired red jumpsuit, much like she did in the 1994 shoot. This time, Carey poses on a plush fur couch, giving the classic cover a modern update.

In her caption, Carey teased fans, saying, "While it is definitely not time to listen to Christmas music yet‼️ I wanted to share a glimpse of #MerryChristmas30 with you!" She also announced that these revamped cover arts will appear on two of the four new physical singles—one for a seven-inch vinyl and another for a cassette edition.

The second cover reveals Carey in a glamorous white gown with a thigh-high slit, posing joyfully next to a snowy tree. The remaining two cover designs are yet to be revealed.

Mariah Carey tour announcement and holiday season celebration

Along with the re-release, Carey is planning her biggest holiday tour to date. Starting on November 6, 2024, in Highland, California, and wrapping up on December 17 in Brooklyn, the tour will hit 20 cities, bringing her festive spirit to fans nationwide.

The five-time Grammy winner announced the tour on Instagram with a glamorous holiday-themed photo, dressed in a shimmering red gown surrounded by Christmas trees.

"It’s not time yet, but I have exciting news‼️ Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time, my biggest holiday tour to date, is coming to 20 cities starting November 6, 2024!" she shared.

Since its debut in 1994 as part of the 'Merry Christmas' album, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has become a global phenomenon, selling over 16 million copies and earning Carey an estimated $600,000 annually in royalties. It's the best-selling Christmas single by a female artist, cementing Carey’s reign as the queen of the holiday season.

Fans can now pre-order the 30th-anniversary edition, available in gold cassette and seven-inch vinyl formats, as they wait to once again embrace the beloved holiday classic.

Mariah Carey honors Christmas hit with new covers, faces criticism for airbrushed look

Mariah Carey has once again embraced her role as the Queen of Christmas by unveiling new cover art for the 30th anniversary re-release of her iconic song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." However, the excitement surrounding the celebration has been met with mixed reactions as fans expressed criticism over the airbrushed appearance of the photos.

One user commented, "That photo editing is wild," while another remarked, "That first one has too much face tune, she looks like another version of Khloe Kardashian."

 

Some fans took a more cynical approach, pointing out Carey's annual surge in popularity during the holiday season. "Her only month of relevancy is coming," one person wrote.

Others were focused on the overly polished look of the photos, with comments saying, "Now why are they airbrushed?" 

Another user wrote, "Awfully photoshopped."

"What is this," a user shared.

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