Christmas movies — and holiday-centered rom-coms in particular — have become synonymous with the season. It’s a genre that’s an indelible part of the pop culture canon, and one that, until very recently, has been straight as the business end of a candy cane. But all that’s changing — and …
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Mariah Carey will headline a Christmas special through Apple TV Plus,The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on Monday. Mariah Carey‘s Magical Christmas Special will feature the singer in a starring role, leading a story about bringing the world together through music, dancing and animation with a lineup of surprise guest appearances. The …
Read More »Lil Jon, Proving He's Still Lil Jon, Made the Year's Rowdiest Christmas Song
Christmas music tends to be somber stuff. Song tempos are often slow, verging on soporific. Singers lean heavily on the creamiest, most sentimental part of their vocal register. And lyrics tend towards the maudlin: “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams;” “Last Christmas, I gave you my …
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