Mariah Carey wants to trademark the title "Queen of Christmas," but a few other reigning holiday icons think she's going too far with the legal effort.
The drama began when Carey, known for her iconic single "All I Want For Christmas Is You," filed for the trademark in March 2021, though the filing only became public on July 12, per the trademark application, which is viewable online. It would apply to a wide range of goods, from fragrances to jewelry, glassware, clothing, and (unsurprisingly) Christmas ornaments.
In response, Elizabeth Chan, who only sings Christmas music and whose most recent album was called "The Queen of Christmas," spoke out strongly against Carey's efforts. "Christmas has come way before any of us on earth, and hopefully will be around way after any of us on earth," she said to Variety on Aug. 15. "And I feel very strongly that no one person should hold onto...
The drama began when Carey, known for her iconic single "All I Want For Christmas Is You," filed for the trademark in March 2021, though the filing only became public on July 12, per the trademark application, which is viewable online. It would apply to a wide range of goods, from fragrances to jewelry, glassware, clothing, and (unsurprisingly) Christmas ornaments.
In response, Elizabeth Chan, who only sings Christmas music and whose most recent album was called "The Queen of Christmas," spoke out strongly against Carey's efforts. "Christmas has come way before any of us on earth, and hopefully will be around way after any of us on earth," she said to Variety on Aug. 15. "And I feel very strongly that no one person should hold onto...
- 8/17/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
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