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Mariah Carey’s last few days have been pure trademark glamour and headline-worthy milestones. This week the superstar officially declared she’s fully moved into what she’s calling the Era of Mi, which, as she told fans on social media and confirmed in her latest interview with Associated Press, means she’s doing exactly what she wants. That attitude was on full display September 26 with the highly anticipated release of her sixteenth studio album, Here For It All. The album instantly shot to number one on US iTunes, marking Mimi’s undeniable music market dominance, and reviewers praised the record’s mix of classic ballads, playful shade, and signature R&B-pop brilliance—especially noting collaborations with the iconic Clark Sisters and Anderson Paak.

Mariah celebrated the album’s release with a splashy public appearance at Barnes and Noble Union Square in New York on September 27, where throngs of fans lined up to see their queen in person. Even with all the excitement, Carey was forthcoming about her reluctance to hit the road, telling Grammy.com she won’t be touring soon and instead wants to focus on herself for a while, perhaps teasing a deluxe edition for fans. Next on her slate is yet another imperial return as the Queen of Christmas, with a Christmastime in Las Vegas residency slated from November 28 through December 13 at the Park MGM.

Beyond the music, Carey is still basking in accolades. She recently received the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards and, only weeks ago, took home the Michael Jackson Vanguard Video Award at the MTV VMAs—a somewhat shocking first VMA in her long career, sparking a viral acceptance speech. Business-wise, she remains notably tight-lipped about her recent deal with Larry Jackson’s media venture Gamma, which could impact ownership of her catalog.

Social media has been ablaze with chatter about a viral moment from earlier this year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, when Carey’s bemused reaction to Muni Long’s cover of We Belong Together prompted speculation. Setting the record straight to GQ, Carey explained she actually dislikes most covers of her songs for personal reasons, not out of disrespect for other artists—she praised Muni Long individually, smoothing some ruffled feathers but reinforcing her reputation for diva realness.

Mariah’s other business and cultural moves—like celebrating 20 years of The Emancipation of Mimi with a massive re-release—are just more proof she’s perfectly happy steering her own legacy. And as the world edges closer to Christmas, it’s safe to say that for Mariah and her Lambs, it’s always time for a new “Mi Era.”

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