Macy's Thanksgiving Parade gets almost 28 million viewers becoming the most watched in last 5 years

Christmas, for some, can be a very lonely time of year. That's not talked about enough. But it seems that for droves of people up and down the country, they've found solace and acceptance in one song in particular - Raye's bold and bracing Escapism., which has quickly become the most unlikely contender for the coveted Official Christmas Number 1 in years. 

Her greatest job. Mariah Carey has gushed about the way becoming a mother has changed her outlook on life.

Even with one fewer show on the Broadway boards, and overall attendance at the 33 productions down a smidge from the previous week, Broadway box office was up 22% during Thanksgiving week, scoring a plump $37,475,773 due to plumper holiday ticket prices.

Mariah Carey has long been dubbed the Queen Of Christmas by fans for her frenzy of holiday-themed projects and social media posts each year that typically start when the calendar reaches November.And now, in an interview with W Magazine, the chart-topping singer is sharing just why she loves the Christmas holiday so much. 'I know a lot of the time people are like, ‘Oh, yay! Look at her! She’s, like, so festive and such a Christmas girl,’ or whatever. But, really, Christmas makes me happy,' Carey, 53, explained to the magazine.

We know many of you spent Thanksgiving Day eating turkey (well, most of you), visiting with relatives, and watching football. Apparently, a whole lot of you were watching football, as a record 42 million viewers tuned in to Fox Sports and its streaming platform, taking in the Dallas Cowboys against the New York Giants.

NBC’s telecast of the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade earned a 7.2 rating in the 18-49 demo and 27.7 million viewers (including digital, streaming on Peacock and encore viewing). That’s the most total viewers in five years, according to Nielsen.

Major bummer! Little People Big World’s Tori Roloff couldn’t host Thanksgiving dinner with her family after she was feeling under the weather.

performed her hit song “Straight Up” from the 1988 album Forever Your Girl during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, complete with a tap break. If you mostly recognize as a judge on shows like and , well, consider this performance an example of her credentials. Dressed in a gold bodysuit, Abdul stunned the audience with her moves—especially rapper , who can be seen dancing enthusiastically among the crowd. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Flavor Flav isn't the only one who loved Abdul's performance.

Dionne Warwick bundled up while riding on a float in the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 81-year-old singer-songwriter donned a blue and brown fur coat that extended all the way down to the ground. She added a white beanie to her short hair as she sat relaxed on New York Life's Toy House of Marvelous Milestones float.  Keeping warm: Dionne Warwick bundled up while riding on a float in the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe six-time Grammy winner waved to onlookers as the procession made its way through the New York City streets.  This year is the third time Warwick has appeared in the parade and the first time since 1984. The Heartbreaker singer sang What the World Needs Now which she first performed in the 1960s on the float, one of many performers to sing during the parade.  Stylish coat: The 81-year-old singer-songwriter donned a blue and brown fur coat that extended all the way down to the ground Warm headwear: She added a white beanie to her short hair as she sat relaxed on New York Life's Toy House of Marvelous Milestones float Third appearance: This year is the third time Warwick has appeared in the parade and the first time since 1984 Funny: Her appearance out came just a week after she cracked a hilarious joke about former Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson Joss Stone, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Ziggy Marley, Paula Abdul and a number of others also performed. Her appearance out came just a week after she cracked a hilarious joke about former Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson. She took to Instagram last week to declare that she wants to be the next person to date the 28-year-old comedian after the ex of Kim Kardashian was romantically linked to Emily Ratjkowski. Dionne took

Christmas hits including All I Want For Christmas Is You, with the pop singer even branding herself the "Queen of Christmas". However, her comeback performance at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been highly criticised, with many Twitter users accusing the pop singer of "lip-syncing" due to the similarity of her vocals to the 1994 hit.Mariah performed to thousands today in Manhattan as she sang her Christmas hit alongside her two twin children Moroccan and Monroe, 11.She stunned in a tight-fitted red gown, paired with a sparkling tiara and red umbrella as she sang her heart out to the annual festive song.However, Mariah's performance was slammed as many believed the star was "lip-syncing" due to her voice's similarity to the 1994 recorded single.Many social media users took to Twitter to vent their opinion on Mariah's performance.GeorgeBoyle28 wrote: "Worst Macy's parade I've seen.

Mariah Carey's twins Monroe and Moroccan made an adorable festive cameo during their superstar mom's  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance on Thursday. The songstress, 52, who has branded herself the 'Queen of Christmas', performed All I Want For Christmas Is You to crowds in Manhattan, with her children popping up from huge Christmas present boxes to show off their dance moves.Monroe looked cute in a fairy costume, complete with a tiara to match Mariah's and a tutu, while Moroccan wore a red sweater, black trousers and a gold chain.    Wow: Mariah Carey's twins Monroe and Moroccan, 11, made an adorable festive cameo during their superstar mom's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance on ThursdayThe pair proved they had inherited Mariah and dad Nick Cannon's performer genes as they confidently danced in front of the world's cameras and huge crowds in NYC. She wrote on Instagram: 'Happy Thanksgiving!!! Grateful and so proud of my beautiful kids Roc and Roe, grateful for the lambily and for the precious moments in life. Now it’s reaaaallly time!!!' Her beau Bryan Tanaka commented: 'Best performance of the year!!!'The parade saw Mariah made her sparkling return after a seven-year absence - but fans quickly called her out for lip-syncing.

Mariah Carey made her sparkling return to the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday after a seven-year absence - but fans quickly called her out for lip-syncing.The songstress, 52, who has branded herself the 'Queen of Christmas' was in her element as she performed All I Want For Christmas Is You to crowds in Manhattan, while clad in a red dress and sparkling tiara. Mariah pulled off an elaborate festive performance  surrounded by dancers in matching marching attire and her twins Moroccan and Monroe, 11 - which officially rang in the holiday season in New York and across the US.However, the star, who has landed herself in hot water before for dodgy miming, was again accused of 'blatant lip-syncing' as fans noticed her flawless vocals sounded extremely similar to the recorded version of the 1994 track. Did she? Mariah Carey made her sparkling return  to the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday after a seven-year absence - but fans quickly called her out for lip-syncingOne fan wrote: 'Mariah Carey lip syncing always SENDS me cuz it’s so blatant.

A family affair! Mariah Carey lived out her holiday dreams by performing in the finale of the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — and 11-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe were there to join her. 

Just before the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, Mariah Carey closed out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a performance of her signature holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” You can watch it below.

Time to feast! Celebrities showed off their lavish food spreads — and gave fans an inside look at their family activities — while celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24.

Hollywood loves to hop onto social media on Thanksgiving morning to show their fans how they are celebrating America's excuse to one day of the year overeat like crazy.Some are busy in the kitchen putting the turkey in the oven or decorating that apple pie just so or showing off their autumnal décor.Others are on power walks to prepare for the big, calorie-laden feast or taking in a football game with their pals or the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Lea Michele performing.Here is a look at what the A list of Tinseltown - including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas - are up to this Thursday in the last big holiday before Christmas. Happy T-Day! Catherine Zeta-Jones and husband Michael Douglas are seen with their kids Dylan and Carys as they wished their fans a Happy Thanksgiving Nice photo: Mark Wahlberg shared a still life image with pumpkins and sunflowers as he wrote, 'Happy Thanksgiving! What are you most grateful for this year?'It is one of the biggest holidays of the year with almost 300 million Americans dining on a turkey dinner with all the fixings like mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts.There is also the tradition of watching the famed Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade from New York City. About 3 million people are expected to attend the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan as the weather warms up and skies are clearThe parade will feature 16 giant characters, 28 floats, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and several music stars.

The Thanksgiving Day parade had some major star power on Thursday morning.Singer and American Idol alum Paula Abdul, 60, glowed in a metallic outfit as she lit up the festivities in New York City while on a float.The star looked slender in the sparkly number as she belted out her 1988 hit song Straight Up. Also at the parade were singers Jordin Sparks, Lea Michele and Mariah Carey. Still go it: The Thanksgiving Day parade had some major star power on Thursday morning.

As everyone knows, the Thanksgiving holiday would not be complete without the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It has become an annual tradition for so many families who either watch from the comfort of their own homes or head to New York City to view the elaborate floats, massive balloon displays, and star-studded performances in person. While the parade always has its stunning and jaw-dropping moments over the years, it also has had its fair share of fiascos and wild stunts that have gone viral — whether it be an epic lip-sync fail or something as adorable as a dabbing performer.

Singer and actress Lea Michele stood out on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday.The 36-year-old Glee vet wore a bright red costume and black hat with feather from her Funny Girl Broadway show as she sang the hit tune Don't Rain On My Parade.The mother of one was performing during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Showstopper: Singer and actress Lea Michele stood out on Thanksgiving Day on ThursdayAlso there were Paula Abdul, Jordin Sparks and Mariah Carey.  Along with the iconic balloons, the parade will also feature 28 floats, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and several music stars are set to make their way through on Thanksgiving Day.She was seen rehearsing in October.  Powerful: The Glee vet wore a bright red costume and black hat with feather from her Funny Girl Broadway show as she sang the hit tune Don't Rain On My Parade Sing it girl! .

While stressing that no “active, credible or specific threats” have been received regarding tomorrow’s annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the NYPD said today that additional counterterrorism officers and measures will be deployed in light of this week’s nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs and recent online threats to the Jewish targets.