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(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,732) by Lainsky from Philippines

If "Butterfly" had been commercially released back then, do you think it would have been a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100? Although I have loved "Lead The Way" more than this song lately, it has been my top favorite ballad by Mariah. I didn't know they changed the rule at that time, and I was expecting that after "Honey", she would score another No. 1 with "Butterfly". And then, I was also expecting "Breakdown" only to find out they were released for airplay only. I remember I was so sad and only recovered when "My All" hit the top spot. Just reminiscing, and a thought triggered by this post.

(Monday 22 December 2025; 04:12)


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NII for the Olympics 2026 (112,731) by Bobby A from United States

Furthermore, Nothing Is Impossible could really become a top 10 Hot 100 hit if Disclosure and Gorgon City remixed it and released on vinyl.

(Sunday 21 December 2025; 23:05)


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Play This Song (Live on Jimmy Fallon) (112,730) by Billy from Greece

I come back to this performance daily. Her diction and precision here are immaculate. I love everything about it, the presentation, the stoicism, the vintage vibe. It couldn't be more spot on.
(Sunday 21 December 2025; 21:49)

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,729) by Billy from Greece

Ah, Butterfly nostalgia.

(Sunday 21 December 2025; 14:39)

NII for the Olympics 2026 (112,728) by Bobby A from United States

At the opening ceremony, MC should do a huge vocal performance with Ricky Dillard's or Hezekiah Walker's choir singing an extended Nothing Is Impossible chorus moment with a Hero mash-up.

(Sunday 21 December 2025; 00:04)


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Nothing Is Impossible (112,727) by Giovanni from USA

I love DJ Snake.

(Saturday 20 December 2025; 23:08)


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Nothing Is Impossible (112,726) by Bobby A from United States

According to some recent X posts, it looks like Nothing is Impossible is going to be the next single. I guess it kind of makes sense since MC needs a song to perform at the February 6th Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Also, it was reported on X that DJ Snake and MC are about to collaborate again.

(Saturday 20 December 2025; 16:59)

Listen to this (112,725) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

I might sound repetitive because it's not the first time, but, again, you need to listen to this concert. Her voice was in an excellent condition and she was so enthusiastic and energetic.
(Saturday 20 December 2025; 16:45)

NII for the Olympics 2026 (112,724) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia

Come on Mariah and Gamma, take advantage of that and release Nothing Is Impossible. That song is perfect for that. Relase a high budget music video. Perform that song everywhere on tv like 2005 with We Belong Together. Bring back the glory of a 90's ballad like Vision of Love, My All with that song. Bye.
(Saturday 20 December 2025; 12:24)

Hark. The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria (112,723) by Giovanni from USA

I never cared for this song until now. Mariah's version is by far the best in my opinion. Her delivery and the choir is heavenly. I love Merry Christmas now more than ever.
(Saturday 20 December 2025; 08:35)

All I want for Christmas is you (112,722) by Giovanni from USA

Congrats to Mariah for now having the longest number one song on Billboard Hot 100. She deserves it and I'm happy that people still enjoy this classic. I think as of now I'm done streaming it, I've heard it enough and I don't wanna get sick of. I hope it stays number one for as long as possible and I hope we get at least one more Christmas album before Mariah retires. She literally has the best voice for Christmas music.

(Saturday 20 December 2025; 08:26)

I told you that Winter was coming (112,721) by jaker20 from US

But I also think this make the charts even more static, with little changes every week. So I can see songs staying at no.1 even longer. The top 10 was barely changing outside of the holidays. And I think the heavy weighting given to streaming is the reason.

In the last 6 years alone, nearly 10 songs stayed at no.1 for 14 weeks or so. In the last 5 years a few of those would have stayed 20+ weeks if it weren't for one week gaps. Harry Styles and that Morgan Wallen song, the title of which I don't even remember, stayed in the top 2 for 20 to 26 weeks.

So I wondering if this will cause Mariah's record to be beaten every year.
(Friday 19 December 2025; 15:22)


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I told you that Winter was coming (112,720) by Edward from USA

Billboard is removing YouTube streams from counting toward all charts, effective January 16, 2026. That's a massive change and it's going to shake things up more than people realize.

Yes, Ariana and Taylor will definitely feel this. A lot of their weekly chart strength comes from fans looping music videos, lyric videos, and visualizers on YouTube. Without those numbers, those huge debuts and long chart runs won't come as easily.

But this really affects most artists, especially those with international or free-platform-heavy fanbases where YouTube is the main way people listen. Billboard prioritizing paid subscription streams feels outdated, and the result is simple: charting gets harder, debuts look smaller, and the charts start reflecting who can pay rather than what people are actually playing.
(Thursday 18 December 2025; 02:59)

Correction (112,719) by Edward from USA

I don't think they will, and if they did, it would be unfair. Holiday songs aren't taking up those spots by accident or because of some loophole, they're there on merit. They're the most popular songs in the country during that time, measured by the exact same rules as everything else: radio airplay, streaming, and sales.

If a song is dominating all three metrics, it deserves its position, whether it's a brand new release or a 30-year-old Christmas classic. Changing the rules just because seasonal songs are too successful would basically mean punishing records for being massively in demand. That's not how a chart that's supposed to reflect popularity should work.

(Thursday 18 December 2025; 01:32)


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Correction (112,718) by TJ from Norway

Do you think they will change the rules soon?
(Wednesday 17 December 2025; 23:00)


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Someone's Ugly Daughter by Bianca (112,717) by TJ from Norway

I like that idea. Like gesture George Michael back in the 90's.
(Wednesday 17 December 2025; 22:57)


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Article: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" record-breaking 20th week at No. 1 (112,716) by Zachariah from Croatia

It was a joke, Eric the Webmaster. I always tease my friends that she has the biggest hit because the year ends with it.

(Wednesday 17 December 2025; 07:48)


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HFIA planning 2026 (112,715) by Lara from Middle East

Nothing is Impossible could benefit of a video from her fiasco performance under Stella's management (forgot the year) and how she made it up the year after. That's a random thought I had about her upcoming performance for NYE.
(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 18:55)


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Diamond certification for Merry Christmas (112,714) by Bill from the UK

All the more reason for MC to re-release the debut as a deluxe, with the demo versions (which she always proclaimed to be better) as a bonus disc. I can't wait for my Christmas break from work as I always book out one day to spend with the debut album. I play that, the singles and remixes, The Live Debut EP, and watch The First Vision and a home made DVD of live performances from the era.

(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 16:49)


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HFIA planning 2026 (112,713) by T from USA

If her team were to capitalize on all this good news and help promote her new studio album now is the time. I would've had a video for In Your Feelings ready to drop on December 26th (the day after Christmas where she's totally everywhere), a cool looking video that is so attention grabbing people have no choice but to talk about it. Then a few days later she features the live performance on New Years Eve. Let IYF do it's thing all of January and then during the opening of the Olympics on February 5th she could do a live performance of Nothing Is Impossible, with a video ready to drop the next day on Friday February 6th. That way the year starts with the two big songs on HFIA. I know it would mean a little bit of work and money (film two videos) but if that doesn't spark life into the album then nothing would.
(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 15:58)

Diamond certification for Merry Christmas (112,712) by Edward from USA

"Merry Christmas" officially received RIAA Diamond certification on December 15, 2025. "Mariah Carey" has been stuck at 9× Platinum for 25 years now, so I think that album pretty much ran its course. Unless there's some sudden, unexpected renewed interest in it, and judging by how interested this generation is in her music other than Christmas, I doubt we'll see that happen in another 25 years.

(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 15:14)


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Diamond certification for Merry Christmas (112,711) by Chicago Lamb from USA

Mariah reportedly now ties Whitney Houston and Shania Twain for 3 Diamond certified albums. Perhaps the webmaster can substantiate this but Mariah's debut album is 9x Platinum. Therefore, she will take the lead at some point soon?

(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 14:20)

The demo tape (112,710) by Bill from the UK

I will always say that Ben Margulies was the best writing partner she ever had, hands down. Original, varied, unique creations with interesting arrangements. Every song sounded completely different to the other, and like nothing else before them. Walter who.
(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 10:08)


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Article: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" record-breaking 20th week at No. 1 (112,709) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands

Why do you spread false information? A simple Google search tells you that the "biggest hit" varies by metric (sales, streams, longevity), but recent massive hits over the last 7 years (2018-2024) include Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" and "Perfect", The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights", The Chainsmokers' "Closer", Luis Fonsi's "Despacito", Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road", and Miley Cyrus's "Flowers".
(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 09:46)


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Article: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" record-breaking 20th week at No. 1 (112,708) by Zachariah from Croatia

So proud to be her fan and the fact that she has the biggest hit of the year for the last 7 years.

(Tuesday 16 December 2025; 08:56)

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