Mariah Carey gets real about the Rock Hall

The intrigue: Carey, who has been eligible since 2016, received her first nomination earlier this year but failed to earn induction with the class of 2024.

• Entertainment lawyer Allen Grubman, whose client list has included stars like Carey, Madonna, Elton John and others, was inducted in 2022.

By the numbers: For some, Carey's induction seemed like a foregone conclusion considering she's one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

• Her 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 is second all-time only to The Beatles, who have 20.

What's next: The nominees for the class of 2025 are expected to be announced early next year.