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Mariah Carey no longer has most-played Christmas song

The pop diva’s holiday tune is no longer number one

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After 20 years, Mariah Carey’s classic Christmas hit “All I Want for Christmas is You” is no longer the most played holiday song in retail stores.

According to PlayNetwork, a company specializing in “branded entertainment media,” the 1994 song  has been dethroned by The Shins’ cover of Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmas Time.” Carey’s hit has now slipped to number two.

Sam Smith’s version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” also made it in at number 15.

However, “All I Want for Christmas is You” is still number one on the Billboard Holiday 100.

The complete list of PlayNetwork’s most played holiday songs is below.

1. The Shins, “Wonderful Christmastime”
2. Mariah Carey, “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
3. Christina Aguilera, “Christmas Time”
4. Waitresses, “Christmas Wrapping”
5. Jack Johnson, “Someday At Christmas”
6. Kelly Clarkson, “Underneath The Tree”
7. Michael Buble, “A Holly Jolly Christmas”
8. Bing Crosby, “White Christmas”
9. Train, “What Christmas Means To Me”
10. Ella Fitzgerald, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
11. Coldplay, “Christmas Lights”
12. Jose Feliciano, “Feliz Navidad”
13. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, “White Christmas”
14. Vince Guaraldi Trio, “Christmas Time Is Here”
15. Sam Smith, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
16. Pentatonix, “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)”
17. Paul McCartney, “Wonderful Christmastime”
18. She & Him, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
19. Elvis Presley, “Blue Christmas”
20. Darlene Love, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”

 

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.

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