Mariah Carey at the Billboard Music Awards 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via GettyMariah Careybrought the winter glamour to the2023 Billboard Music Awards.The singer, 54, arrived at the event in a chic, snow princess-inspired look. Her all-white ensemble included a plunging, zipper-front minidress with cozy cuffs and silver embellishments along the hemline.She accessorized with sheer tights, knee-high boots and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses. Her signature long hair was styled in loose curls.Carey took the stage at the ceremony to sing “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” marking the first time the iconic holiday song has been performed at an awards show.Befitting her Queen of Christmas status, Carey made quite the royal entrance, asshe was lowered to the stage in a ski lift chair. She sang her festive hit in front of a retro ski chalet backdrop,Earlier this week, Carey toldAccessthat her 12-year-old twins,Moroccan and Monroe, wouldtake part in the performance.“I love it. I love seeing them stepping into this performance space, this music space, and the fact that they’re eager to do it, that’s on them,” she said.Carey holds the record for the artist with most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 — thanks in part to the holiday hit, which has spent 12 weeks at the top of the chart.Mariah Carey performs “All I Want For Christmas Is You” at Madison Square Garden in New York City.Kevin Mazur/GettyThe star’s long-standing chart domination led to her receiving the artist of the decade award at the Billboard Music Awards in 1999. Careycalls this her favorite BBMAs memory, saying it is “one of my favorite times at any awards show anywhere ever.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.At the beginning of November, Carey prepared the world for the big moves she’s making this holiday season. In a video she shared toInstagram, the singerdefrosted herselffrom a block of ice.The “Emotions” singer is currently on herMerry Christmas One and All!tour, and recently confirmed she isworking on new music.The 2023 Billboard Music Awards' other performers includeDavid Guetta,Bebe Rexha,KAROL G,Peso PlumaandMorgan Wallen. As part of the reimagined format of the awards show, these performances are airing from locations across the world.The Billboard Music Awards' performances and awards are available to stream via BBMAs and Billboard social media accounts, as well as atBBMAs.watchon Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 pm ET.
Mariah Carey at the Billboard Music Awards 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty
Mariah Careybrought the winter glamour to the2023 Billboard Music Awards.The singer, 54, arrived at the event in a chic, snow princess-inspired look. Her all-white ensemble included a plunging, zipper-front minidress with cozy cuffs and silver embellishments along the hemline.She accessorized with sheer tights, knee-high boots and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses. Her signature long hair was styled in loose curls.Carey took the stage at the ceremony to sing “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” marking the first time the iconic holiday song has been performed at an awards show.Befitting her Queen of Christmas status, Carey made quite the royal entrance, asshe was lowered to the stage in a ski lift chair. She sang her festive hit in front of a retro ski chalet backdrop,Earlier this week, Carey toldAccessthat her 12-year-old twins,Moroccan and Monroe, wouldtake part in the performance.“I love it. I love seeing them stepping into this performance space, this music space, and the fact that they’re eager to do it, that’s on them,” she said.Carey holds the record for the artist with most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 — thanks in part to the holiday hit, which has spent 12 weeks at the top of the chart.Mariah Carey performs “All I Want For Christmas Is You” at Madison Square Garden in New York City.Kevin Mazur/GettyThe star’s long-standing chart domination led to her receiving the artist of the decade award at the Billboard Music Awards in 1999. Careycalls this her favorite BBMAs memory, saying it is “one of my favorite times at any awards show anywhere ever.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.At the beginning of November, Carey prepared the world for the big moves she’s making this holiday season. In a video she shared toInstagram, the singerdefrosted herselffrom a block of ice.The “Emotions” singer is currently on herMerry Christmas One and All!tour, and recently confirmed she isworking on new music.The 2023 Billboard Music Awards' other performers includeDavid Guetta,Bebe Rexha,KAROL G,Peso PlumaandMorgan Wallen. As part of the reimagined format of the awards show, these performances are airing from locations across the world.The Billboard Music Awards' performances and awards are available to stream via BBMAs and Billboard social media accounts, as well as atBBMAs.watchon Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 pm ET.
Mariah Careybrought the winter glamour to the2023 Billboard Music Awards.
The singer, 54, arrived at the event in a chic, snow princess-inspired look. Her all-white ensemble included a plunging, zipper-front minidress with cozy cuffs and silver embellishments along the hemline.
She accessorized with sheer tights, knee-high boots and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses. Her signature long hair was styled in loose curls.
Carey took the stage at the ceremony to sing “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” marking the first time the iconic holiday song has been performed at an awards show.
Befitting her Queen of Christmas status, Carey made quite the royal entrance, asshe was lowered to the stage in a ski lift chair. She sang her festive hit in front of a retro ski chalet backdrop,
Earlier this week, Carey toldAccessthat her 12-year-old twins,Moroccan and Monroe, wouldtake part in the performance.
“I love it. I love seeing them stepping into this performance space, this music space, and the fact that they’re eager to do it, that’s on them,” she said.
Carey holds the record for the artist with most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 — thanks in part to the holiday hit, which has spent 12 weeks at the top of the chart.
Mariah Carey performs “All I Want For Christmas Is You” at Madison Square Garden in New York City.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
The star’s long-standing chart domination led to her receiving the artist of the decade award at the Billboard Music Awards in 1999. Careycalls this her favorite BBMAs memory, saying it is “one of my favorite times at any awards show anywhere ever.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
At the beginning of November, Carey prepared the world for the big moves she’s making this holiday season. In a video she shared toInstagram, the singerdefrosted herselffrom a block of ice.
The “Emotions” singer is currently on herMerry Christmas One and All!tour, and recently confirmed she isworking on new music.
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards' other performers includeDavid Guetta,Bebe Rexha,KAROL G,Peso PlumaandMorgan Wallen. As part of the reimagined format of the awards show, these performances are airing from locations across the world.
The Billboard Music Awards' performances and awards are available to stream via BBMAs and Billboard social media accounts, as well as atBBMAs.watchon Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 pm ET.
source: people.com
