Mariah Carey to Headline YouTube Red Christmas Special

Mariah Carey is set to lead a YouTube Red holiday special entitled “The Keys of Christmas,” the company announced on Monday.

YouTube star Rudy Mancuso will also appear in the special, which will feature original musical performances by Carey, Ciara, DJ Khaled and Fifth Harmony.

World renowned and Grammy Award-winning music director Dave Meyers (Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Pink’s “Just Like Fire” and Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been”) will direct “The Keys of Christmas.”

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The special will also feature original musical performances by Alex Aiono, Boyce Avenue, Nicky Jam, Bebe Rexha and Gregory Brothers. Boxing legend Mike Tyson will make a special appearance, as he and the others join Carey to show Rudy the true meaning of Christmas.

“Music is wildly popular on YouTube and we’re excited to bring together some of the biggest names in music alongside some of the biggest stars on YouTube,” said Ben Relles, head of unscripted for YouTube Originals. “The musical icons and rising artists in ‘The Keys of Christmas’ bring this new holiday tale to life. We are also thrilled to have YouTube comedy star Rudy Mancuso in his first leading role in a music special.”

“The Keys of Christmas,” which is produced Endemol Shine North America and its digital studio Endemol Shine Beyond USA and Just Entertainment Studios, will debut on YouTube Red Dec. 19.

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