Mariah Carey Surprises Jimmy Kimmel with Christmas Party Prank and Responds to Mention in Britney Spears' Memoir on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Pop diva Mariah Carey starts Christmas season with midnight prank at Jimmy Kimmel's home and expresses love for Britney Spears while discussing her mention in Spears' memoir on the show.

Mariah Carey pranked late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by declaring the start of the holiday season with a midnight Christmas party in his house, accompanied by Santa Claus, a gingerbread man, and festive lights.
Carey's prank is part of a series of pranks by music stars on Kimmel, including Rihanna, Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, and Miley Cyrus.
In addition to the prank, Carey discussed the early start of the holiday season, stating the public's eagerness to start playing her Christmas song forced her to embrace the early holiday mood.
Carey expressed affection for Britney Spears during her show appearance, in response to being mentioned in Spears' new memoir where Spears admired Carey for being ahead of the trend in using ring lights.
Carey's prank and appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's show come shortly after her annual video heralding the start of the Christmas season, where she is seen being defrosted by spooky characters.
Carey is scheduled to start her 13-date 'Merry Christmas One and All!' tour on November 15.