September 2008 - Heroes of Mariah
 
Dancers working on the Tour?
Don't shoot me if plans have changed 
One of Mariah's dancers say they are rehearsing for a 90 minutes Mariah show.
Posted on September 30
He didn't get Mariah's humor, or I don't get his humor.....
Alan Carr mentions Mariah in his book
Alan Carr (of the Friday Night Project):
"Mariah Carey said she wanted me and Justin to be in her next video and we were like Oh My GOD! 
And then I saw the next video on MTV and I hadn't even had a phone call!" 
Source: BBC
Posted on September 30
Lil' note from Jasmine: Mariah will shoot her new video soon
Let me quickly clear something up: All those stories in the press about Mariah not releasing any more songs from her current album E=MC2 are incorrect. Her new video is being shot in the next fortnight and you will, as usual, be blown away.
Source: Jas for The Voice
Posted on September 29
"I Stay In Love" to be added on US radios Oct.21
Announced by AllAccess last week, it's now FMQB's turn ... Mariah's "I Stay In Love" will be send to Mainstream and Rhythm/Crossover radio formats on Oct. 21st.
Posted on September 29
MTV European Music Awards 2008, a real joke 
A fan site of Paramore already announced the nominees a few days ago, but we didn't knew if it was accurate.... it was! Mariah had a chance if we voted a lot, or we didn't vote enough or they snubbed Mariah (not the first time Mariah is snubbed by MTV worldwide)
If you really want to see the nominees, click here.
Maybe can we hope Mariah will not be snubbed by the World Music Awards which are back in Europe and take place in November....
Posted on September 29
Mariah 'joins' X Factor in the UK???
Soul diva Mariah Carey is set to take on Britney Spears in a star-studded X Factor live show in December.
Mariah, 38, is in negotiations with show bosses who are finalising her demands. 
But she is adamant she will appear as she is a massive fan of Simon Cowell. 
A show insider said: “It is almost done and dusted and they are finalising a date and some of the fine print. 
“As always with Mariah there are a few clauses that need to be agreed on and a fuss will have to be made over her. 
There are ten live shows kicking off on October 11.Other stars who have signed up include Take That, Girls Aloud and Rihanna.
Source: Daily Star (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 28
Long Island Music Hall of Fame rescheduled

Earlier this month (see Sept.21 news) , it was reported the Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction Gala, was scheduled for Oct. 21.
Inductees includes Mariah, LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash, Darryl McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. Public Enemy, Simon and Garfunkel, Blue Oyster Cult, Carole King, Neil Diamond, Pat Benatar and Barbra Streisand. The ceremony will be held at the Garden City Hotel on October 30.
Source for the info: Zelman
Posted on September 27
"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" #3 on Belgian Sud Radio
After 2 weeks at #1, the track is #3 on this weeks Sud Radio's Top 30.  Keep voting!!!!
Promo cd winners: Jean-Michel (Huy) - Aurélie (Bordeaux) - Johan (Paris) - Richard (Eupen)

Unfortunately, I have no promo cds anymore for further contests at the moment, but keep voting just for Mariah please 
Posted on September 27

Video- New Vh-1 Fabulous Life: of Celebrity Real Estate Splurges 

Mariah's Bahama house was featured in VH-1 Fabulous Life of Celebrity Real Estate Splurges that aired this Thursday. 
Click here to download it
Source: Moony
Posted on September 27
No Relly award for JJ
JJ was nominated for a Relly award in the Best Non-Human Guest category, like Jack was a few times, JJ was snubbed too.
Click here to see the winners in all categories
Source for the info: Moony
Posted on September 27
Chart Watch Extra: The Top 15 Album Acts Of The Bar-Code Era

There were charts before 1991, of course. Billboard first ran an album chart in March 1945. It became a regular weekly feature 11 years later. But precise sales figures weren't authenticated and made public until Nielsen/SoundScan brought the business into the modern bar-code-reading age (for better and for worse).

Five of the top 15 artists are country music stars, a sign of country's dominance in this period. Five are rock or hard rock acts. Three are pop. Surprisingly, only one, Mariah Carey, has an R&B connection. Eminem is rap's lone representative.
These are the 15 artists who have sold the most albums since May 25, 1991. The tallies don't count any albums sold before that date. Nielsen/SoundScan also maintains a running list of the top 200 albums in its history.
- 1. Garth Brooks, 68,051,000
- 2. The Beatles, 56,683,000
- 3. Mariah Carey, 51,370,000. Carey is the top-ranking female artist on the list. The pop/R&B star is also the only artist in the top 15 with an R&B base. Carey has five albums in the top 200, topped by 1995's Daydream at #47. Carey first charted in June 1990 with her eponymous debut album. In addition to her album achievements, Carey has two songs-"Touch My Body" and "We Belong Together"-on Nielsen/SoundScan's running list of the top 200 songs with the most paid downloads.

I was reading the message boards for Chart Watch the other day and came across a comment that these numbers are only shipment figures, not sales figures. The reader was confusing Nielsen/SoundScan figures with the gold and platinum certifications awarded by the Recording Industry Assn. of America (RIAA).

Let me give you an example of how the two organizations sometimes differ: Rihanna's current album, Good Girl Gone Bad, was certified double-platinum (2 million) on Aug. 14. Yet its current sales total is 1,812,000. How can that be? Because the RIAA counts shipments, while Nielsen/SoundScan measures sales. The great advantage of the Nielsen/SoundScan numbers is that they are so precise and accurate. So don't believe everything you read in the message boards-or anywhere else.
Source: Yahoo! Music blogs (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on September 27

DJ Ironik: "I can describe my perfect girl in two words, Mariah Carey"
His ‘chipmunk’ smash Stay With Me has sold over 125,000 copies to date while his MySpace site has had over 2.2 million hits. Not a bad start for North Londoner new-boy-on-the-block DJ Ironik. 

Describe your perfect girl…
Easy. I can describe mine in two words, ‘Mariah Carey’. I love Mariah Carey. I’ve got another two words for you, ‘Cheryl Cole’. They’re both taken unfortunately and the fact that Mariah Carey’s in a different country doesn’t help. I’ve never met either of them and I don’t think I want to either because you know when you just like someone so much, you don’t want to meet them. It might ruin it. They’re both really pretty girls though. 
Source: MKP (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on September 26

Mariah and Nick leaving their hotel for the concert
Mariah and Nick left the Mandarin Oriental Hotel to go to the concert, several fans waited hoping to greet Mariah and give her their gifts, but the hotel security wouldn't let them approach.  However when Mariah left her hotel by car, the fans shooted her name and showed their gifts, her assistant was sent to pick up the gifts to not let the fans disappointed.  Mariah waived friendly at them.

Source: hkheadline - sina - Lee by e-mail
Posted on September 26
Lil' vid 
Click here to download (see the info below)
Source: Moony
Posted on September 26
No baby for Mariah Carey, Oprah Winfrey says
Oprah Winfrey has put the Mariah Carey pregnancy rumors to rest -- for now. There's no baby for Carey, Winfrey said on her show Friday.

Internet rumors were buzzing that Carey would be making a surprise appearance on the show's "Hot Topics" episode today. However, a Harpo rep confirmed here Wednesday that Carey wouldn't make an appearance.

Winfrey says she called Carey about the rumors, and they're absolutely not true.
Source: Chicago SunTimes (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 26

The Hong Kong concert, not that private after all
The "private" concert Mariah gave in Hong Kong is posted online (as I don't know if it was allowed to record it, I'll not tell you where it's posted, but it will not take you that long to find it ).
Posted on September 26
Reminder: MTV Europe Music Awards: Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote
The EMA's 2008 will be held in Liverpool on Nov. 6th.  The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.
Please vote for Mariah in the following categories:
- Ultimate Urban.
- Act of 2008.
- Most Addictive track.
- Album of the Year.
Posted on September 25
Universal Music Group plans 'Hulu-like' site?
Universal Music Group, the largest of the major recording companies, plans to launch a "Hulu-like" video portal, a source close to the company told CNET News.

The new venture would offer professionally produced music videos as well as other original programming that features the label's artists. The Killers, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Amy Winehouse are just a few of the company's acts. A Universal spokesman declined to comment. 

Doug Morris, Universal's chairman and CEO, wants to squeeze more revenue out of music videos and offer artists a new and much glossier platform to display their talents than what is available to them online now, the music industry source said. 
Click here to read the full article
Source: CNET
Posted on September 25

Mariah at CLSA Concert in Hong Kong
Earlier tonight in Hong Kong, Mariah was on stage live performing her hit songs in a concert called "Like Honey" for the 15th CLSA Investors' Forum 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Thursday night, September 25th. Below, find her setlist and information about the show. 

Setlist:
1. Touch My Body
2. Shake It Off
3. Dreamlover
4. I'll Be There with Trey Lorenz
5. Always Be My Baby
6. My All + Remix
--costume change--
7. Make It Happen
8. I'm That Chick
9. Hero
10. We Belong Together
Encore
11. Without You
12. We Belong Together Remix (outro)

Tidbits:
• It was an hour show. Started at 10:20pm, ended at 11:20pm.
• One costume change. She wore a jacket on top of another dress and she took it off later.
• Mariah tried to say "I Love You" in Cantonese. Bernard and group said the phrase aloud but she couldn't hear so she had to give up.
• Before Mariah sang "Always Be My Baby," she acknowledged the fans who were holding their "Always Be My Baby" vinyls up.
• Mariah's voice was in really good condition. All songs were performed live. The crowd was great, everyone had fun.
• After the concert, Mariah and entourage proceeded to Aqua at 1 Peking Road in Tsim Sha Tsui for an after-party. Mariah left the place at around 2:30am.


Source: Bernard - MariahDailyJournal
Posted on September 25

It was on many gossip sites, blogs and fan forums.... here's the answer...
Oprah Winfrey has dismissed reports Mariah Carey has cancelled an appearance on her U.S. chat show on Friday (26Sep08), when she was allegedly set to announce she is pregnant.
The pop singer was rumoured to have booked an appearance on the show to share the news that she is expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon, according to internet reports.
But a representative from Winfrey's production company, Harpo, insists there are no scheduled plans to have Carey on the show either now or in the immediate future.
Meanwhile, Carey's spokesperson has shot down claims the star is pregnant - a rumour she that has plagued her since exchanging vows with Cannon in April (08) after a whirlwind romance. 
Source: ContactMusic
Posted on September 25
Fan videos of Mariah arriving in Hong Kong on Sept. 23
High quality, gorgeous Mariah!
- Video 1
- Video 2
- Video 3
Thanks to crazyfungdog from de Chinese MariahCN messageboard
Posted on September 25

Not only because we are Mariah fans!!!!!
Please do your best to help spreading the word and also donate for that great cause!!!!!!
The "From Hunger To Hope" official website is now updated with an awesome banner!!! Don't only be a watcher, be an helper!!!!!
Posted on September 25

Mariah leaving her hotel 
Mariah and Nick were spotted leaving their hotel for the rehearsal for the private concert.

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Source: MariahCN messageboard
Posted on September 25
Will Mariah Carey lift mood of Investors in Chinese Stocks?
At the CLSA Investor Forum here in Hong Kong there haven’t been a lot of backslapping and hi-fives, which isn’t surprising considering the headlines these days. But as one CLSA staffer said to me, the mood was pretty upbeat, considering the circumstances, probably because the attendees are still happy to have jobs. Or maybe misery loves company. Who knows, maybe they showed up to catch a private performance by Mariah Carey at the conference bash on September 25. 

But after sitting through four straight media briefings on China today, I think it would take more than hearing Carey croon her new hit “I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time” to lift the spirits of investors in Chinese stocks. 
Click here to read more if you're interested in the Chinese and Hong Kong finances 
Source: Frederik Balfour on Eye on Asia Blog (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on September 24

The change from hunger to hope starts with you
Donate 1$, feed 4 children
Source: From Hunger To hope - Access Hollywood
Posted on September 24
Mariah to be Hunger Ambassador for the World Hunger Relief Campaign
Yum! Brands - the World's Largest Restaurant Company and Parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell - Launches World Hunger Relief Campaign to Raise Awareness, Volunteerism and Funds
Yum! Brands announced today the launch of its annual hunger relief effort to help stop world hunger. World Hunger Relief supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other hunger relief agencies. Nearly 36,000 company and franchised restaurants located in over 100 countries will be participating, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver’s and A&W All-American Food.

“Hunger is unacceptable. As a society, we should not and can not tolerate the fact that 850 million people are starving and go to bed hungry every day. As the world’s largest restaurant company, we believe it is our privilege and responsibility to find a meaningful solution to this critical problem,” said David C. Novak, Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands.

Global hunger has reached epic proportions – reaching nearly 1 billion people – due to the convergence of higher commodity and global food prices; increased competition for products that produce energy; severe droughts and floods due to climate change and increasing demand from growing economies in Asia and South America.

“Yum! Brands is determined to be a leader in wiping out hunger. We are committed to raise awareness, volunteerism and money to address this problem. We hope to move millions of people from hunger to hope through our efforts,” said Novak.

“Last year’s campaign allowed WFP the flexibility to direct the funds raised to its most pressing needs, including shoring up our school feeding program in Ethiopia,” said Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the World Food Programme. “The impact was even greater because it came at a time when the high food price crisis was just beginning to affect the hungry people we serve.”

This year, Mariah Carey, the most popular female singer in history, will be featured in World Hunger Relief restaurant posters as Hunger Ambassador with the quote, “The change from hunger to hope starts with you.” Customers who donate to the World Hunger Relief campaign at participating KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's or A&W Restaurants around the globe will receive a special, free download of her song, “Love Story” from her newest CD E=MC2.
Click here to read the entire Press Release and here to access the "From Hunger to Hope" website
Source: Yahoo! Finance (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on September 24

South Park brought to you by Mariah Carey
sugar-rae (on HBF) was watching South Park and a Mariah commercial came on playing "I'll Be Lovin' U long Time" saying "this program brought to you by Mariah Carey's new album E=MC2...in stores now" 
Heroes comment: "oh my god, they killed Kenny " 
Posted on September 24
Quincy Jones: "We’re trying to set up something for Mariah Carey now," 
Quincy Jones is not going to help Michael Jackson make a new album.

The legendary producer of "Thriller" and "Bad," Jackson’s two most successful collections, tells me he’s concentrating on a big tribute collection set for next spring. About two dozen hip and R&B stars are recording Jones’s songs for the compilation.

"We’re trying to set up something for Mariah Carey now," said Q, who was one of the several prominent guests last night at an all star fundraiser for Tony Bennett and wife Susan’s Exploring the Arts Foundation.
Source: Fox News (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on September 24

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon generate press in China
Here is a brief outline of what the Chinese press are reporting of Mariah Carey’s visit to Hong Kong:

The Sun
* Mariah Carey was greeted by around thirty fans at the Hong Kong airport, after the flight from New York was delayed by forty minutes due to severe weather conditions.

* Mariah was accompanied by three bodyguards and her husband, Nick Cannon.

* Mariah came out to greet fans wearing sunglasses, was smiled for photographs and also autographed items. Nick Cannon was also approached by fans to obtain signatures!

* The paper also reveals that Mariah Carey will be holding another private event in Macao, China during her visit.

Wen Weipo
* 30 loyal Mariah Carey fans braved severe weather conditions to meet their Idol. Mariah Carey in turn was all smiles and greeted all with a “Hello.”

* Mariah made sure she autographed an item for each fan who turned up to greet her.

* Mariah Carey will be performing at two private events, one at the Conference Center in Hong Kong (25 Sept, 2008) & one in Macao.

* Mariah is expected to be staying at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel from 26 September, 2008 and return to Hong Kong on 29 September, 2009.

Source: The Sun & Wen Weipo - MariahConnection
Translation: Mariah Connection

Some more pics

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Source: QQ - Lee by e-mail
Posted on September 24

Reminder: MTV Europe Music Awards: Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote
The EMA's 2008 will be held in Liverpool on Nov. 6th.  The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.
Please vote for Mariah in the following categories:
- Ultimate Urban.
- Act of 2008.
- Most Addictive track.
- Album of the Year.
Posted on September 23
More pics of Mariah arriving in Hong Kong

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Source: The Sun - wenweipo (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 23
Lil' video of Mariah arriving in Hong Kong
Click here to watch it.
Thanks to Puikideo
Posted on September 23
Private show in Macau!
According to Bernard and MariahDailyJournal, Mariah revealed that she's going to Macau for a show but it should be a private show as well and no tickets are available for sale.
Also, Bernard sent his pics and story to MariahDailyJournal, go take a look.
Posted on September 23
Mariah arriving at the Hong Kong international airport

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Thanks to the guys from de Chinese MariahCn messageboard
Posted on September 23
Q&A from UrbanWorld Tennessee Screening
Two fans had the chance to ask Mariah questions about her work in the new Lee Daniels film Tennessee at the UrbanWorld Film Festival. Check out the questions and Mariah's responses below!

Q1: How was it trying it to get into character, the whole process of creating the song, and writing a song through a character who had gone through so much traumatic stuff? 

Mariah: Thank you for the question. The process was very different than writing for myself because it was obviously part of the script. So I tried to go into the mindset of what Krystal was going through and trying to to, again, serve the script, and do my best. 

Q2: Did you learn anything about yourself while filming this movie?

Mariah: I was blessed to be working with the wonderful people that I worked with and to have someone like Lee to take me under his wing and allow me to grow as an artist. Really, just not to be put into one category and explore more of who I am. I guess if I had to pick just one thing out of the many things that I learned it's that I'm capable of learning more than I thought because I had Lee's input. So, thank you for the question.
Source: Mariah's official MySpace
Posted on September 23

Mariah's flight to Hong Kong delayed
It seems that due to Typhoon Hagupit which now ecrase in intensity and reaches number 8 storm signal , Mariah's flight will be delayed for at least 2 hours.
Posted on September 23
"I Stay In Love" to be send on US radios on Oct. 21?
According to AllAccess, "I Stay In Love" will be send on  Top 40-Mainstream radios on Oct.21. 
Posted on September 22
"The Ballads" in Belgium
"The Ballads" will be released in Belgium, the date is not fixed yet as they probably want to release it near the holiday season, it will be either in November or December, but it will be released for sure!
Posted on September 22
Damizza video blog
My bro posted a video blog, click here to access it.  If you're a brainwashed hater don't go, you wont believe him anyway. 
Posted on September 22
Rumors
A lot of rumors are posted on the internet.... Promotion over, a new label, pregnancy announcement.... until we have an official confirmation from Mariah or her staff, we shouldn't believe all what surfaces.
Posted on September 22
Italian fans: Mariah on Rai Due tomorrow
It seems there will be a Mariah interview during the "Scalo 76 Cargo" show on Rai Due tomorrow at 14h:00
Posted on September 22
Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction Gala, scheduled for Oct. 21.
LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash and Darryl McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. have confirmed their attendance at the Second Annual Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction Gala, scheduled for Oct. 21. The troika of rap pioneers marks another feather in the cap of the Music Hall, which over the past few years has grown from a pipe dream into a key player in the Long Island music community. Last year's inaugural ceremony surprised skeptics by securing appearances from Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Peter Criss of Kiss and Leslie West of Mountain, among others.
 The strong showing by rappers may also help bring Long Island's music scene out of the classic-rock and grunge eras and into the current age of hip-hop-dominated music. LL Cool J, a St. Albans, Queens, native, will be inducted by Grandmaster Flash, who hails from the Bronx but now lives on Long Island. Another Queens rapper (from Hollis), McDaniels, better known as D.M.C., will induct Roosevelt rap group Public Enemy.
Other inductees include Simon and Garfunkel, Blue Oyster Cult, Carole King, Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond, Pat Benatar and Barbra Streisand. The ceremony will be held at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College in Flushing.
Source: Newsday (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 22
Mariah Carey makes new 'Push' into acting
Mariah Carey is determined to shut up all you people who laughed at her in "Glitter." 

The Grammy winner put away her lip gloss to play the battered wife of a state trooper in "Tennessee," which won raves at the Tribeca Film Festival. Director Lee Daniels was so impressed with her grit that he's cast her in "Push," in which she plays a Harlem social worker ministering to an obese, HIV-positive woman impregnated twice by her father. 

But Mariah isn't getting mired in misery. As she gets ready to tour again, she's also developing a movie musical based on her colossal-selling Christmas album. 

It's about a town outside a city - perhaps not unlike Mariah's hometown of Huntington, L.I. - where a ruthless developer wants to turn it into one big mall. 

"Mariah doesn't want to let that happen," says her producing partner Benny Medina. "Her character uses song and love to keep the Christmas spirit alive."

Mariah says the script, which "High School Musical" writer Peter Barsocchini is working on, is still in the early stages. But she tells us, "Since I recorded the Christmas album, I've always wanted to make a movie to go with it, something that people could watch and hear and enjoy every year. I'm into it. I'm all about the holiday season."
Source: NYDailyNews (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 22

Mariah Carey The Musical On It's Way
Mariah Carey is working on a movie musical based on her wildly popular Christmas album. 

Here's the basic storyline: When a real estate developer tries to turn a local town into one big shopping mall, Mariah steps in to save the day. "Her character uses song and love to keep the Christmas spirit alive," according to her producing partner Benny Medina. 
Source: Hollyscoop (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 22

Mariah expected to arrive in Hong Kong on September 23rd
Universal Hong Kong said to Bernard from MariahChina that Mariah is expected to arrive at The Hong kong International Airport on Sept. 23 and will stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel until Sept. 26th. 
As reported a few days ago, Mariah will give a private concert for business men at the 15th CLSA Investors' Forum 2008.
Source: Universal Hong Kong - Bernard from MariahChina - MariahDailyJournal
Posted on September 21
Aretha Franklin sings a part of "Touch My Body"
The Queen of Soul reigned Saturday night at Hoosier Park.  Aretha Franklin treated thousands of loyal subjects to two hours of hits.  Her voice might not be as dynamic as it was, and she might hold back a little more than she used to, but she can still deliver.

What she delivered were stops all over her career timeline. There was blues. There was jazz. There was soul. There was even Mariah Carey. Franklin had fun with Carey’s “Touch My Body.”

“You throw me on the floor and there’s gonna be some trouble,” Franklin, dressed in a long maroon and gold kaftan, joked after stopping the song mid-verse.
Source: The Star Press (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on September 21

This is for the ones who sent me "kind" e-mails 

If the Damizza book story gets out of proportion, let me say you probably contributed to it, in case you didn't know, the NY Post and the National Inquirer read forums and fan sites, man, I'm even surprised there's not more trash with what they sometimes read.  Anyway, I'm not gonna loose my time replying by e-mail to assumptions, to made up stories and to insulting and hurtful e-mails.  If you have no life and time to loose, you should better click here and vote for Mariah 
Posted on September 21
Awesome!!!!!! 
For the second week in a row, "I'll Be Lovin' U long Time" is #1 on Belgian Sud Radio's Top 30.  Thanks guys, you're the best!!!!!
Keep voting at this link.  Winners will be picked at random asap (2 from last week and 2 this week).

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Posted on September 20
Mariah and Nick at Barney's on Wednesday

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Source: Love B. Scott - Moony
Posted on September 20
Why CLSA will always be Mariah Carey's baby 
Mariah Carey is due in Hong Kong next week to put on a concert for more than 1,000 investors. 
Source: cmp
Posted on September 19
More pics from Mariah and Nick leaving the Richard Rodgers Theater last night

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Posted on September 19
Mariah and Nick went to see “In The Heights” last night
Mariah & Nick were out on Broadway last night to see the musical "In The Heights"

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Source: D*anas's Dirt
Posted on September 19
Mariah will be featured in the Miami Art Basel exhibition
Art Basel Miami Beach takes place December 4 - 7, 2008 and is the most important art show in the United States.
Posted on September 19
When I told this to a friend a few years ago, he didn't want to believe it....
Products Placed: How Companies Pay Artists to Include Brands in Lyrics
Songs that refer to products and brands have been with us for years.  Conscious of the branding value such mentions can bring, some artists have gone so far as to approach companies with offers to include brand and product names in their song lyrics.
Things have gotten so weird in the music business that high-profile acts are inserting ads into their song lyrics.
Kluger has represented Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Blog, Ne-Yo, Fall Out Boy, Method Man, Lady GaGa and Ludacris.
Kluger claims that product placement can be done in such a way that artistic integrity is not affected. 
"Now, we don't want an artist to write a song specifically to promote a brand, we just feel that if it's a product that's admired by the artist and fits his/her image, we now have the capability of leveling out the playing field and making things financially beneficial for all parties involved. 

The Kluger agency, an entertainment advertising and branding firm that represents over 170 major corporations and deals exclusively with record labels and platinum selling recording artists.
The Kluger Agency is currently working with Interscope Geffen, Island Def Jam Records, and various independent labels across the united states and the UK with hopes to help brand pop culture.
Upcoming Kluger Agency Projects Include: 
* Mariah Carey 
* New Kids on the Block 
* Ne-Yo 
* Fall out Boy 
* Method Man 
* Ludacris 
Source:Wired blog - EIN News (extracts)
Heroes note: On the Kluger Agency's site, you can see Mariah, I'll let you the surprise 
Posted on September 19

Mariah to give a private concert in Hong Kong?
Financiers' fingers crossed that Mariah will turn up to hit high notes at CLSA gala
As first reported by our business industry insider colleague Ben Kwok in his Lai See column, the headline entertainment for the coming CLSA investors' conference will be the pneumatic diva Mariah Carey. The self-nicknamed multi-octave singer Mimi - who also officially became a cougar when she got hitched to rapper Nick Cannon, 10 years her junior, last year - will be appearing at the financial forum's private gala at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. However, Ben got a little ahead of himself when he suggested the conference was this week. Actually, it starts on Monday and Carey's big show is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24. CLSA delegates should keep their fingers crossed, though, as the two most recent efforts to bring Carey to town resulted in last-minute cancellations. Mind you, the chance to see a pop hit-maker is probably the least of a bunch of financiers and investors' concerns, considering the market is plunging to depths lower than the front of Carey's dresses. As for those folks who want to see Mimi but don't have the invitation-only passes, it's time to cosy up to your friends in finance and ask if they need a date. 
Source: South China Morning Post - Lee by e-mail
Posted on September 18
New Mariah and Nick picture
Mariah and Nick were spotted leaving Barneys New York on Wednesday.
Click here to see the picture (I'm not gonna post it as I don't want troubles with People's lawyers )
Posted on September 18
Keep voting!!!!!!!!!
Please keep voting, we succeeded to bring "I'll Be lovin' U Long Time" at #1 last week on Sud Radio's Top 30, let's try to hold it in that chart as long as we can.
Posted on September 18
Get well soon homie!
All my thoughts go to my homie Nate Dogg.  His condition is stable but still serious. (see Sept. 15 news)
Posted on September 18
UK "Now" magazine available in Belgian stores
If you're a collector, pick up your copy, double page, interview, picture.  I'm not gonna post any scans now, 'cause it's not fair for the magazine.
Posted on September 18
Another Red Carpet Interview from the Tennessee Screening
BET aired a short interview of Mariah on the red carpet of the Tennessee screening for the Urbanworld Film Fest.
Click here to download it.
Source: Moony
Posted on September 18
Winners of the "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" remix
Congrats to The Progressions
Joseph Patterson and David Sides from The Progressions are the winners of the contest, you can hear their remix on Mariah's MySpace.
Posted on September 17
It was the real cover and tracklist! (see yesterdays news)


Press Release: Mariah Carey - The Ballads
ALBUM OUT 20 OCTOBER 2008

For the first time ever in a single CD version, Sony BMG Music Entertainment is pleased to announce the 20th October 2008 U.K. release of Mariah Carey ‘The Ballads’.

Enjoy 17 instantly recognizable tracks from the diva with The Voice, and to get you in the mood for the festive season, included as a bonus track is “All I Want For Christmas.” Enjoy spine-tingling ballads such as “Hero,” “Without You” and “Anytime You Need A Friend” plus celebrated duets with Westlife for “Against All Odds,” and Boyz II Men with “One Sweet Day.”

Mariah Carey has sold over 200 million albums worldwide with over 20 UK top 10 hits. She made her recording debut in 1990 with Columbia records, becoming the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S, Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Celebrate the voice, the career and the ballads of the best selling and most award winning female artist ever. Personally compiled with the help of Mariah, this CD is truly the ultimate collection for any Mariah Carey fan.

TRACKLISTING
1. Hero
2. Vision Of Love
3. Without You
4. Always Be My Baby
5. My All
6. How Much (featuring Usher)
7. Dreamlover
8. Thank God I Found You (featuring Nas and Joe) – Make It last Remix
9. The Roof
10. One Sweet Day – (featuring Boyz II Men)
11. Anytime You Need A Friend
12. I’ll Be There – (featuring Trey Lorenz)
13. I Still Believe
14. Reflections
15. Open Arms
16. Against All Odds – (featuring Westlife)
17. Endless Love – (with Luther Vandross)
BONUS TRACK – All I Want For Christmas
Catalogue No. 88697392412
Source: Mariah Connection UK - Ash from MariahConnectionby e-mail
Posted on September 17

Don't buy People's Best & Worst Dressed 2008 issue
They trash Mariah 
Posted on September 17
Mariah pays Tribute to Patti LaBelle
An all-star line up of performers and presenters showed up Saturday, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of UNCF's annual television special, "An Evening of Stars(R)." Patti LaBelle, who was presented with the organization's prestigious Award of Excellence, was praised for her artistry and her longtime commitment to UNCF. "An Evening of Stars(R) (AEOS) Tribute to Patti LaBelle Presented by Target" was taped before a live audience at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California and will air nationwide January 24 and 25, 2009 on BET and WGN America and on selected network stations across the country. 

This year's roster of presenters and performers included Yolanda Adams, Big Daddy Kane, Wayne Brady, Kobe Bryant, WGN's Merri Dee, Fantasia, Vivica A. Fox, Kevin Frazier, Jennifer Hudson, Tom Joyner, BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee, Le Toya Luckett, Mario, Duane Martin, LisaRaye McCoy, Brian McKnight, Chrissette Michelle, Mo'Nique, Shemar Moore, Holly Robinson Peete, Shaun Robinson, Ian Smith, Raven Symoné, Susan L. Taylor.
Beyonce, Wyclef Jean and Mariah Carey appeared in special taped messages to the "Lady of Soul." 
Source: MarketWire - UNCF
Posted on September 17

Unofficial DVD: Live in Japan out now
An unofficial DVD has been released on Fnac France and Amazon Germany,  according to a friend who bought it recently at Virgin (in France), the DVD is the Tokyo Dome 1996 concert and it seems the quality is not really great (as it's a bootleg).
Source for the infos: greg - Lukas - garf
Posted on September 16
Reminder: MTV Europe Music Awards: Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote
The EMA's 2008 will be held in Liverpool on Nov. 6th.  The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.
Please vote for Mariah in the following categories:
- Ultimate Urban.
- Act of 2008.
- Most Addictive track.
- Album of the Year.
Posted on September 16
Mariah among the Most Dangerous Celebrities in Cyberspace 
For the second year running, McAfee (anti virus) entered the glamorous world of Hollywood to reveal the riskiest celebrities in cyberspace.
Cybercriminals are using A-listers' names and images to lure Internet users who surf the Web for the latest gossip, screen savers and ringtones to "fake" Web sites that look legitimate.
In their most dangerous celebrities list, Mariah is #5
- Mariah Carey -- Spammers and hackers are using Mariah Carey screen saver Web sites to link to other sites proven to contain spyware, adware and other threatening downloads.
Source: McAfee, Inc. - EarthTimes
Posted on September 16
Sightings
From NY Post: Mariah Carey failing to scoop up after her two tiny white dogs on the sidewalk outside the Roberto Cavalli boutique on Madison Avenue... 
Posted on September 16
Warning, several fake covers and tracklists surface, but this ones are from a store
The cover and Tracklist of The Ballads????
The Ballads is now listed for an October release (20 october).  Play.com UK posted the cover and tracklist.  This needs to be officially confirmed.
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Heroes note: What is "Reflections" doing there?  As much as I love that song (and it's my granma's fav (hi Mamy ), it seems weird to me that a Virgin (Sony Japan) song made it on a Sony Europe release.... We will need to wait for Sony's listings to be absolutely sure this is acurate.
Posted on September 16
Bye Bye TRL
MTV announced the "Total Request Live" show better known as TRL stops.  The last show will be in November with a 2 hour special, guests stars will be announced soon.  (Considering the (non) support TRL and MTV in general showed for Mariah, I hope she will not go).
Posted on September 16
Another Red Carpet Interview from the "Tennessee" Screening

Click here to download it
Source: UrbanWorld - Moony
Posted on September 16
No vinyl release for Migrate?
Even if DJs e-mailed me the info (and catalog number) last week, even if CDUniverse and Amazon listed it a few days later, and finally even if Billboard listed it, it seems now according to DJ Spyder via MariahDailyJournal that the release of "Migrate" has been cancelled and no new Mariah vinyl singles will be forthcoming in the US, this according to an inquiry made to IDJ.
No new vinyl singles..... what happened since last week?  is an era over????
Posted on September 15
Mariah Mention Lee Daniels' "Push"
Video of Lee Daniels talkin about his upcoming movie Push in which Mariah plays.
Click here to watch the video
Click here to download it
Source: Overvifty on HBF - Moony
Posted on September 15
Mariah Answers Questions After Tennessee Screening
This is footage from the Q&A session after the Tennessee screening for the Urbanworld Film Festival at AMC Loews 34th Street theater in NYC last Friday, September 12.
Click here for YouTube
Click here to download
Source: Moony
Posted on September 15
No more mags for Jas

Jasmine breaks down why she finally took her pal Mariah’s advice to stop reading women’s magazines.
I’ve had chats with my mate Mariah on numerous occasions in the past about things that stress folks out. One thing that she insists helps alleviate her stress is having no women’s magazines around her. I used to turn up at her boat, penthouse apartment or jet plane laden down with mags, insisting I needed something to read, whilst she would shake her head knowingly at me. “That stuff will brainwash you,” she used to tell me. But do you know what? I finally get it. Everything she has tried to school me about for years has finally sunk in! 
Source: Jas for The Voice
Posted on September 15
Be strong Nate
Nate Dogg had a second stroke, he's on life support.  Be strong homie!!!!!
Posted on September 15
Some more pics of an adorable Mariah at the screening of "Tennessee"
Lee Daniels seems to have fun 

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Posted on September 14
Here it is!!!!!!! #1, #1, #1, #1, #1, #1 on Belgian Sud Radio's Top 30   (I know some of you love the banana  )
A few days ago, the Sud Radio's DJ told us "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" would be #1 this Saturday, it's so great to see it posted on their site!!!!!!

A big thanks to all the fans who request and vote everyday.
2 winners will be picked at random and will receive a promo cd
Please keep voting.
Posted on September 14
Mariah & Nick's Interviews on Tennessee Screening Red Carpet

Click here to download it
Source: Moony
Posted on September 14
Migrate part 3
If you haven't read part 2 and part 1, just scroll down 
So here's part 3 on Billboard!!!!!! You can even pre-order the double vinyl (LP) on CDUniverse.
And don't e-mail me to say I made it up 
Posted on September 13
Tennessee Opens December 19 (in the US)
Lee Daniels said that the movie would open December 19 in the Q&A session at the Tennessee screening. 
Source: Moony
Posted on September 13
Mariah arriving at the screening of "Tennessee" last night



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Source: Moony
Posted on September 13
Mariah to attend the screening of "Tennessee" tonight
Tennessee, the feature film starring Mariah has been chosen as one of the Spotlight Films at the Urbanworld Film Festival, sponsored by BET and Mariah will be walking the Red Carpet and participating in a Q&A at tonight's screening!

Fans in NYC can show their support to Mariah by showing up for the Red Carpet arrival at  7:00pm at AMC Loews 34th Street, 312 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001. 
A limited amount of tickets for tonight's showing at 8:00 pm can be purchased here.
Source: MariahCarey.com
Heroes note: Another Spotlight Film at the Festival is " Ball Don't Lie" with Nick Cannon
Posted on September 12

Migrate part 2
Remember a few days ago, I told you I received several e-mails from DJ friends, telling me Migrate will be send to DJs in the US, still in September (or early October).  The catalog number of the vinyl (LP) is: Island - B001213811 / 602517859838 
Well, now it's Fnac France which list a double vinyl to be released on September 30  (It's the US edition)
Source for the info: Marjorie by e-mail
Posted on September 12
Australian fans: Specially-marked "M by Mariah Carey" in Australia
Mariah Makes a Wish
Superstar Mariah Carey is teaming up with Australia's Make-A-Wish Foundation.

She has announced that along with Elizabeth Arden Australia, she will launch the Make a Wish with Mariah Carey national campaign.

The campaign is a unique way of contributing donations to Make-A-Wish Australia through the purchase of Mariah's debut fragrance M by Mariah Carey.

For every bottle of the perfume sold, Mariah will donate $5.00.

An interactive website has also been established for those wanting to 'make a wish' for themselves or a friend.

If they do, Elizabeth Arden will double the donation to $10.

The Make-A-Wish with Mariah campaign, allows you to join with Mariah Carey and bring magic and joy to children and young people with a life threatening illness by agranting cherished wish.
Purchase a specially-marked "M by Mariah Carey" EDP 50ml for RRP$69 at participating retailers and $5 will be donated to Make-A-Wish Australia.

Participating retailers: Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection.
Your Gift: Download your gift with purchase donated by Universal Music Australia.  Gift with purchase includes three Mariah Carey tracks from her latest album E=MC² including remixes:
- I'll Be Lovin' U long Time (album version)
- Bye Bye (remix)
- Touch My Body (remix)

If you choose to further help Mariah Carey grant wishes, simply send a wish to a friend and an additional $5 will be donated by Elizabeth Arden Australia.
Source: Make A Wish With Mariah (all rights reserved)
Posted on September 12

Nick wants a second tatoo
Nick Cannon, husband of Mariah Carey, has a huge Mariah tattoo on his back and tells Neil Sean from FOXNews:
 “I want one on the front so her name is the first thing I see each day."
Posted on September 12
VH-1 Fabulous Life of Hollywood's Hottest Couples
VH-1 premiered a new show called "The Fabulous Life of Hollywood's Hottest Couples". 
Here are Mariah's segments.
- SVCD
- DVD Part 1 - DVD Part 2
Click on the cap to enlarge, it's funny 

Source: Moony
Posted on September 12
I'll try to reply to your e-mails asap, there are tons !!
Posted on September 11
Vivendi off to 'Tennessee'
Film unit grabs rights to Lee Daniels pic
Vivendi Entertainment has grabbed all U.S. rights to "Tennessee," the latest pic from "Monster's Ball" producer Lee Daniels.
Directed by Aaron Woodley ("Rhinoceros Eyes") and written by Russell Schaumburg, the film was produced by Daniels in association with Smokewood Entertainment.

Adam Rothenberg, Ethan Peck and Mariah Carey star in the tale of two brothers on a journey to their hometown in search of their estranged father. Carey plays an aspiring singer who flees her abusive husband to join them.

In the film, Carey performs original ballad "Right to Dream," which she co-wrote with Willie Nelson.

Vivendi has set a December release.
Source: Variety (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 11

"We Belong Together" #9 in top songs of Billboard Hot 100 era
How's this for a twist: Of all the No. 1 songs in the 50 years of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Chubby Checker's "The Twist" ranks as the most popular single.

Elvis and the Beatles didn't even make the top five.

Checker's ranking may come as a surprise to some, but not to the classic rocker.

"I'm glad they've finally recognized it," said Checker of his early 1960s hit.

Santana's "Smooth," featuring Rob Thomas, is the No. 2 most popular, followed by Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife," Leann Rimes' "How Do I Live" and "The Macarena" by Los Del Rio.

The Beatles did make the top 10, coming it at No. 8 with "Hey Jude." But Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" and Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" are ahead of that hit. Rounding out the top 10: Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" at No. 9 and Toni Braxton's "Un-break My Heart" at No. 10.

The Beatles do top Billboard's all-time Hot 100 artists, followed by Madonna, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and the Rolling Stones. Billboard.com is breaking out some of the other chart achievements (the list of most No. 1 singles by an act is topped by the Beatles) on its Web site.
Source: AP - MotherLode - Billboard
Posted on September 11

Mariah sings "I'm That Chick" and "We Belong Together" in Toronto
Last night in Toronto at the Canadian Idol Finale
- Performance on YouTube (All credits to François Harvey)
- Download here (Thanks to Moony)



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Posted on September 11
Mariah nominated for a MOBO Award
Mariah is nominated in the International Artists category at the MOBO (Music Of Black Origin).  The awards ceremony will be co-hosted by Rev Run at Wembley Arena in London on October 15 and winners are voted for by the public.
To vote, please log in here.
Posted on September 10
We made it!!!!!!! "I'll Be Lovin' U long Time" will be #1 on Sud Radio's Top 30 
Kinou phoned to Sud Radio's DJ to request Mariah's "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time", the nice DJ talked a lil' and said as Mariah is currently #2 in their Top 30, there was a big chance she could be  #1 next Saturday due to all the requests and votes received this week.  He then made a challenge, he said if in the next hour a lot of Mariah fans streamed the Top 30, he would tell if Mariah was #1.
We had only like 45 mins to post messages on fan boards and forums.  Thanks a lot to the ones who showed interest and streamed.  When we phoned back, the DJ told us Mariah will be #1 in their Top 30 this Saturday. 
A big thanks to all the fans who request and vote everyday.
2 winners will be picked at random and will receive a promo cd
Please keep voting for the track every day.
Posted on September 10
Fashion Rocks performance
Click here to download it.
I'm not gonna post screnncaps, as we already saw all the pics from that night.
Source: Moony
Posted on September 10
Mariah Carey Hires Herself 
Mariah Carey is her own replacement.

E! News has exclusively confirmed that the Grammy winner has found a different role for longtime talent manager Benny Medina and will now be representing herself.

Carey and Medina, who have worked together for more than five years, both say that they will continue to collaborate: Medina's Handprint Entertainment will continue to develop content for, and with, the singer, but Carey's own Maroon Entertainment will be managing her career.

Initial reports from outlets such as the New York Post's Page Six and the New York Daily News said Tuesday that Carey, 38, had dumped Medina, possibly Medina had been "courting" his former client (and reported Carey rival) Jennifer Lopez.

But Carey and Medina turned to E! to clear up the speculation and explain the terms of their new relationship.

"Press Reports have not been accurate," Carey said in a statement. "Benny Medina and I will continue to work together on projects both present and in the future. I'm looking forward to working with Benny on what we have been developing, and to his continued involvement in my creative life."

A source close to the situation tells E! that the revised deal is really driven by what Mariah feels is the best way to streamline her own company, Maroon Entertainment.

Medina, who recently parted ways with Usher, issued the following statement to us:

"Being as involved as I have been over the last five years, I am reminded how great teamwork leads to great success. This affords me the opportunity to work on some great projects with Mariah, including the upcoming tour, an HBO Christmas movie and a variety music show for CBS, as well as to pursue some of my other productional interests."
Source: E! Online (Allrights reserved)
Posted on September 10

Damizza: "Mariah’s Love Note. lol"
" I think her lawyers think I'm gona say sumthing bad... She wasn't even mentioned on my blog.. Hmmmm"
Click here to read what Damizza received from Mariah's lawyers.
I'm gonna post again what I posted last month:
Damizza and Mariah know each other since so many years, they went through a lot together, funny and sad times, he was the one who stayed at her side in the bad times when the entire world turned his back on her.  2001 anyone?  He was there when she was in hospital and when she left the hospital, he was there....  I can assure you, that book is gonna be interesting and funny as hell.  I know for sure he will not trash her for her way to sing, her way to dress, etc... like some of her own fans.

With that said,  if Mariah's lawyers think it can bring bad press, I have nothing to add.
Posted on September 10

Vid for collectors
- Stand Up 2 Cancer coverage by Extra TV and Access Hollywood
- New footage of Mariah and Nick after the Fashion Rock taping by TMZ
- TV commercial for the Fashion Rocks broadcast tonight
Click here to download
Source: Moony
Posted on September 9
  Benny bounced
Mariah Carey is moving on from her manager, Benny Medina. Sources told Page Six that Carey had been unhappy with Medina - especially since she heard rumors that he was courting his former client, and her nemesis, Jennifer Lopez, again - and booted him on Friday. But Medina said, "I just had lunch with Mariah today. We're restructuring her company and streamlining it. That's all." If he ends up streamlining himself out of a job, Carey would be his third major loss this year - Tyra Banks and Usher both recently left him.
Source: PageSix (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 9
Mariah and Nick "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"

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Source: Hip Hop Blog - Amin by e-mail
Posted on September 8
Non European fans, please vote too!!!!!
Remind: MTV Europe Music Awards: Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote
The EMA's 2008 will be held in Liverpool on Nov. 6th.  The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.
Please vote for Mariah in the following categories:
- Ultimate Urban.
- Act of 2008.
- Most Addictive track.
- Album of the Year.
Posted on September 8
Migrate??????? 
I received several e-mails from DJ friends, unless they all want to make a bad joke or they think it's April 1, I have no reason to have a doubt.
It seems Migrate will be send to DJs in the US, still in September (or early October).  It can't be a rumor as I have the catalog number of the vinyl (LP) which will be send to DJs and clubs.  Here's the number: Island - B001213811 / 602517859838 
However there's a mention: "Please note release dates and item details are subject to change without notice."
If this is postponed, scrapped, or things of that nature, at least it will make us dream a few weeks.
Posted on September 8
'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" holds a strong second spot on Belgian Sud Radio's Top 30, this week vote more than ever, we need that #1, it's here and now!!!!!!
Posted on September 8
Nick Cannon's Brother Praises Mariah Carey
Click here to read it (I don't want any problems with People anymore )
Posted on September 8
Vid for collectors
Intro of the Best Female Video Award nominees

Click here to download
Source: Moony
Posted on September 8
Fashion Rocks review
Mariah Carey slinked across stage in a silver column dress that hampered her mobility but not her roof raising voice.
Source: Artistdirect (extract)
Posted on September 8
With such weirdos running around, one day celebrities (including Mariah) will not even stop for fans anymore....
Mariah shrieked in terror during the melee at the Rainbow Bar
It wasn't quite the bash Justin Timberlake was expecting...

But the Sexy Back singer found himself at the centre of an almighty brawl as he celebrated pulling off a show-stopping duet with Beyonce.

Justin had to dive for cover and dodge punches after his minder tried to grab a mobile phone off a fan who had sneaked into the VIP area to snatch a snide picture of him.

As champagne glasses flew off the tables and shattered on the ground, the girl's friends stepped in to help her and all hell broke loose at the New York Fashion Rocks party.

Beyonce, who had wowed the crowd with her stunning voice, was heard making noises of a different kind as she and fellow diva Mariah Carey shrieked in terror during the melee at the Rainbow Bar in the early hours of Saturday.

Our champagne-quaffing mole says: "It was mayhem. Justin narrowly missed being punched in the face when a fan tried to take a photo of him on her camera, and his minder kicked off, screaming at the girl and snatching the camera off her to delete the pic.

"A huge commotion broke out with the fan's male pals who tried to protect her. Fists were flying and JT was desperately trying to get out of the way.

Mariah, Beyonce and her sister Solange, were petrified, not to mention Rihanna and Chris Brown who also ducked for cover as their security teams shielded them from the flying glass."
Source: 3am for The Mirror (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on September 8

And the crap Award goes to...... MTV US
I kinda expected it, but Mariah didn't win the Best Female Video Award for "Touch My Body" last night at the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV with their remarquable taste gave the Award to Ms. Spears' video, I have nothing against Ms. Spears, but honestly .... c'mon......
MTV US doesn't deserve Mariah, don't go there anymore Mariah, they don't like you there......
Posted on September 8
Mariah and Nick leaving Nobu in NY
Mariah and Nick had a romantic dinner at Nobu following Mariah's performance at Fashion Rocks.  On their way out, Nick escorted Mariah to their waiting Maybach.

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Source: Hip Hop Blog - Amin by e-mail
Posted on September 7
"I'm That Chick" airplay
For the ones who are interested in the US airplay, here's the link to check it for "I'm That Chick".  Remember the track was added to Urban on Sept. 2 (I still don't get it), until now, it seems it's not doing very well.
Posted on September 7
Mariah on cover of UK's "Colures" magazine
In stores now!!!!

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Source for the info: Marky
Posted on September 7
"Stand Up to Cancer" raises more than $100 million since May
That "Stand Up to Cancer" telethon -- which aired on ABC, CBS and NBC simultaneously -- pushed money raised for research beyond $100 million. The starry tribute featured Patrick Swayze, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Jack Black, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, Christina Applegate, Katie Couric, Charles Gibson, Brian Williams and many others.

Preliminary ratings for the telethon put the average audience at 10.3 million for the hour.

The initiative started in late May and the money total reflects all the donations since then.

Here's more good news from Lisa Paulsen, head of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, the charity group behind the effort. In a statement Sunday, she said, "One hundred percent of the more than $100 million raised will go directly to funding the research programs necessary to battle this insidious disease."

The entertainment industry comes in for a lot of criticism. But when it does something good, it needs to be saluted. And this was an exemplary effort.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
Posted on September 7

Mariah leaving the Fashion Rocks after party at the Rainbow Room

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Source: TrueExclusives - Tim by e-mail
Posted on September 7
Fashion Rocks after party at the Rainbow Room

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Thanks to Moony
Posted on September 7
Another cute pic from after the Fashion Rocks rehearsals

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Thanks to Moony
Posted on September 7
Some vids for collectors

- TMZ - Mariah After Rehearsals At Radio City Last Night 
- E! News - Mariah After Rehearsals at Radio City Last Night
- Entertainment Tonight - Stand Up 2 Cancer Tonight 
- Access Hollywood - Stand Up 2 Cancer Tonight 
Click here to download all the videos in one zip file.

TV Commercial for the Urbanworld Film Festival
Click here to download it.
Source: Moony
Posted on september 6

Reminder: "Stand Up to Cancer" to be broadcasted in more than 75 countries
E! Entertainment Television will present the "Stand Up to Cancer" fundraising on its networks in more than 75 countries in the days to come.
Posted on September 6
Surprise!!!!!
Just click here.
Posted on September 6
More untagged pics of Mariah at yesterday's Fashion Rocks
That's the chick we like 



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Posted on September 6
Mariah Performs "I'm That Chick" at yesterday's Fashion Rocks show
Untagged pics

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Posted on September 6
Mariah performs "Just stand Up" at yesterday's Stand Up To Cancer
Download: VCD - DVD
Caps:

Source: Moony
Untagged Pics:

Posted on September 6
"Luscious Pink" site
Mariah's official site added the link to the beautiful special site for "Luscious Pink"
Click here to access it.
Posted on September 6
Stand Up To Cancer and Fashion Rocks
Artists and guests are starting to arrive for the Fashion Rocks concert, we know "Just Stand Up" will be performed and Mariah will also perform at the Fashion Rocks concert, I thought I was gonna be able to stay awake until Mariah made the red carpet, but hum.... she will probably be one of the latest to arrive 
Sooooo, nite, nite, tomorrow (for us in Europe) we will have tons of pics, videos and..... fan critics ......
Posted on September 5 (hum no 6 already)
Can some of you stop it please!!!
I don't know who made this up, but I never posted anything about the name of the Tour.  "The Relativity Of Mariah" has never been posted here.
I know it for sure, as I'm the one updating my site 
Thanks to Jérémy for the info
Posted on September 5
Stand Up To Cancer Stars Take the Stage

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Source: Gossip Girls
Posted on September 5
NY fans: Tickets for "Tennessee"on Urbanworld Film Festival 
In August, it was reported "Tennessee" was featured at the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York.
You can now order your tickets here.
Urbanworld Film Festival: Tennessee
AMC Loews 34th Street 14
312 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
Source for the info: Deniece on HBF 
Posted on September 5
Pics and videos of Mariah yesterday evening
Mariah was at the Fashion Rocks rehearsals between 5 and 11pm last night


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Videos
On YouTube, click here.
On TMZ, click here.

Source for the pics: GossipGirls - Star Tracks - CL - INF Daily
Source for the video links: Moony
Posted on September 5

Non European fans, please vote too!!!!!
Remind: MTV Europe Music Awards: Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote
The EMA's 2008 will be held in Liverpool on Nov. 6th.  The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.
Please vote for Mariah in the following categories:
- Ultimate Urban. 
- Act of 2008.
- Most Addictive track.
- Album of the Year.
Posted on September 4
Nick Cannon wants to work with Mariah Carey again
Nick Cannon is ready to mix business with pleasure — but only if his wife, Mariah Carey, agrees. “Of course I would work with her!” Nick tells In Touch, but adds, “I am going to leave it up to her.”

In the meantime, he’s keeping busy with his solo projects. “I’ve been working on some other stuff, so I don’t think we’ll do a record soon,” says Nick, 27. Of course, their past job together turned out nicely for the couple — they fell in love shortly after he starred in Mariah’s music video for “Bye Bye.”

Something else they could do together? Nick says that he wouldn’t mind having kids soon. “That would be a beautiful thing,” he says. It was love at first sight when Nick and Mariah, 39, met in Antigua to shoot her video in March. 

For more check out the new In Touch, on sale now.
Source: In Touch Weekly (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 4

Mariah to be guest on Rachael Ray's show
Rachael Ray, which recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show, returns for its third season on Monday, September 8th with "Rachael Ray on Wheels," a full episode aboard a Double Decker bus in New York City, with guest emcee Ed McMahon. Also during premiere week, Rachael celebrates a personal milestone with viewers and some surprise guests. 
This season, Rachael will continue to invite celebrity guests to pull up a chair to her kitchen table. Upcoming guests include: Paula Abdul, Jessica Simpson, Rosie O'Donnell, Mariah Carey, Dr. Phil, Robin McGraw, America Ferrara, Shannen Doherty, New Kids on the Block, Eva Mendes, Senator John McCain, Tyler Perry, Ty Pennington, Chandra Wilson, Joy Behar and many more.
Source: CBS Television Distribution
Posted on September 4
Lil' vid for collectors
Verizon Wireless Commercial 
Mariah and her songs (Bye Bye & We Belong Together) are mentioned and the E=MC2 album shows up on a computer screen in Verizon Wireless commercial. 
Click here to download it.

Source: Moony
Posted on September 4
Maybe I should stop posting news, wouldn't it be funny, a news site without news 
Some of you (not all thank god) are sometimes so weird, when there's no info about a possible Tour, you're mad, when we have the info that in August, "Concerts West" was routing Mariah's upcoming Tour, you're mad too.  What did you expected? Me posting the venues, the dates, the prices of the tickets and maybe even the Setlist .  I said I was gonna post a lil' info and I did, most of you are not pleased or excited with it?  I was, as we now know for sure people are currently routing the Tour and I wanted to share it, next time I'll keep it for myself and do my banana dance for myself .  Oh, by the way, when I woke up this morning, among the e-mails from the fans who are never happy with anything, there was an interesting e-mail about the Tour, I'm gonna do my banana dance for myself 

And even more than once......

Posted on september 4
Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, request, request, request, request, request, request, vote, request, vote, request!!!!!!!!! 
Posted on September 3
Mariah-less Cannon Fires Blanks
The last time Nick Cannon hit LAX, he could barely get to the gate through the crush of screaming fans and trigger-happy paparazzi -- then again, last time Mariah Carey was with him.
Yesterday, the only way a solo Nick could have attracted any kind of attention would be if he screamed out "bomb" in a crowded terminal.
Click here to see the video, Nick says being a married man didn't change much his life.
Source: TMZ
Posted on September 3
The Tour 
When I posted the "Aaaaaaaahhhhhh" and the dancing banana (I know... but I love that banana ), I was in a hurry and also I was waiting for an info. 
We all hoped for some info hinting or confirming there would really be a Tour, even if Mariah already talked about it, some pessimistic fans/people thought there wouldn't be one and started to spread a doubt.  I'll not give you dates and venues, even if I knew it I wouldn't post it as I don't think it should be posted before an official announcement or on tickets and venues websites.  Anyway, here's the lil' info, I said earlier today it would be a lil' info, it is, but at least it's the first concrete info 
In August, "Concerts West" was routing Mariah's upcoming Tour.
Posted on September 3
Winners of the Heroes of Mariah "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" campaign
Axelle (Liège, Belgium), Liesje (Rotterdam, The Netherlands), Daniel (Huy, Belgium), Vincent (Lille, France) are the winners of the last 2 weeks campaign, promo cds will be send on Saturday 
Posted on September 3
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Double Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 

THE TOUR IS IN THE WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Probably more lil' infos tonight 
Posted on September 3

Cute and funny at the end 
Mariah = Pebbles Flingstones
Take a look at this and enjoy!
Source for the link: Dennis by e-mail
Posted on September 3
Remind: MTV Europe Music Awards: Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote
The EMA's 2008 will be held in Liverpool on Nov. 6th.  The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.
Please vote for Mariah in the following categories:
- Ultimate Urban. 
- Act of 2008.
- Most Addictive track.
- Album of the Year.
Posted on September 3
Mariah #49 on the Top 100 Most Wanted Women
Chickipedia.com, the world's first wiki-based database of famous women, today named the Top 100 most searched for women in the month of August on Chickipedia.com.   Mariah is listed at #49.

Chickipedia is entirely user generated, making it the first female-only encyclopedia of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Chickipedia is owned by Break Media, the Internet’s premier entertainment community for men. Break Media Network reach 50 million men worldwide each month.
Source: Yahoo! Finance - Break.com
Posted on September 2

Press Release: 'Just Stand Up' to be Fed Live from the Stage at FASHION ROCKS
Conde Nast Media Group Announces Performance of 'Just Stand Up' to be Fed Live from the Stage at FASHION ROCKS to ABC, CBS and NBC's Simultaneous Broadcast of Stand Up To Cancer Nationwide Fund-Raising Event On September 5th

Ashanti, Carrie Underwood, Ciara, Fergie, Keyshia Cole, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Natasha Bedingfield and Sheryl Crow To Perform 

Conde Nast Media Group announced today that Ashanti, Carrie Underwood, Ciara, Fergie, Keyshia Cole, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sheryl Crow will join together on stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 5th Anniversary of FASHION ROCKS in a Live performance of "Just Stand Up," the unprecedented charity single in support of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a new initiative to raise philanthropic dollars for accelerating ground-breaking cancer research. The star-studded television premiere of the song will be fed live from the FASHION ROCKS stage to the Stand Up To Cancer's special, which will be airing simultaneously on ABC, CBS, and NBC on Friday, September 5th. Proceeds from the FASHION ROCKS concert will also be donated to the charity.

"We are so pleased to be the venue that brings together such a unique and talented group of artists to draw attention to such a worthwhile cause," said Richard Beckman, president Conde Nast Media Group and executive producer of FASHION ROCKS. "That FASHION ROCKS can use its power to shine the spotlight on Stand Up To Cancer's mission makes all of us associated with the production very proud."

"We are indebted to Richard Beckman and his team for making such an extraordinary moment possible," said Lisa Paulsen, President and CEO of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, the charitable organization that helped establish Stand Up To Cancer. "Conde Nast Media Group has been a tremendous champion for Stand Up To Cancer."

"Our goal with this initiative and TV show is to 'tip' the conversation in this country about cancer -- to get people riled up, so they want to do something about the fact that it still takes so many lives," Laura Ziskin, Stand Up To Cancer Executive Producer of the September 5 television special and a cancer survivor. "We are grateful to L.A. Reid, Kenny Edmonds and the performers for donating their talent to our cause, and I can't think of a more perfect venue then FASHION ROCKS to showcase this amazing song which only helps further our momentum to fight cancer as never before."

"Just Stand Up," conceived by Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group, and produced by L.A. and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds, will be released to radio and will be available to purchase at iTunes http://www.apple.com/itunes and mobile carriers worldwide.

FASHION ROCKS, a star-studded extravaganza celebrating the relationship between fashion and music, is a production of Conde Nast Media Group. Richard Beckman, president of Conde Nast Media Group and Don Mischer serve as executive producers. FASHION ROCKS will air the following Tuesday night, September 9, 2008 in a two-hour special on the CBS television network (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

FASHION ROCKS is sponsored by: Chevrolet - Citi - CoverGirl - Kohl's - Nivea - Verizon Wireless
Source: Conde Nast Media Group (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 2

Mariah will make a taped appearance for a tribute to Patti LaBelle
UNCF -- the United Negro College Fund -- finalized its lineup of presenters and performers scheduled to appear on its 30th anniversary annual television special, "An Evening of Stars Tribute to Patti LaBelle." Super Station WGN's Merri Dee, Vivica A. Fox, "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Kevin Frazier, Tom Joyner, BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee, LisaRaye McCoy, Duane Martin, Mo'Nique, Shemar Moore, Holly Robinson Peete, "Access Hollywood's" Shaun Robinson, Dr. Ian Smith of VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club," Raven-Symoné and Essence Cares founder Susan Taylor are among those slated to appear when the annual UNCF celebration of educational excellence is taped Sept. 13 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. The show will air in January as a syndicated fund-raiser.

UNCF also announced that Mario and Big Daddy Kane will join fellow performers Yolanda Adams, Anita Baker, Wayne Brady, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Brian McKnight and Dionne Warwick for its salute to LaBelle. Beyoncé, Wyclef Jean and Mariah Carey will make taped appearances.
Source: Detroit Free Press (All rights reserved)
Posted on September 2

"Just Stand Up" gets exclusive iTunes launch on all 22 iTunes Stores worldwide. 
Apple has announced that "Just Stand Up" a new star-studded charitable single has been released exclusively on all 22 iTunes Stores worldwide. 

The single features fifteen female vocalists - Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes, and Carrie Underwood.

All proceeds from the sale of the single will go to the cancer charity Stand Up To Cancer that funds cutting-edge cancer research that hopes to bring rapid advances in the treatment of patients and the prevention of cancer in those individuals who are at risk.
Source: Pocket-lint.co.uk
Heroes note: If you're looking to buy it on iTunes Belgium, you need to enter the title in the search box 'cause there's no ad for it on the main page.
Posted on September 2

No physical cd in stores: Support "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" in Belgium
I know you guys are mad, sad, disappointed, I know it sucks we won't have the physical single in stores due to lack of interest and request in other European countries, there's nothing we can do, I also know the iTunes stuff is absolutely not the same and we like to have the cd in our hands, we are spoiled from the excitation to go to the store and touch and buy our cd, I know it sucks,  but let's support the track on radios, at least it will have some airplay and non-fans will discover the track!!!!
Posted on September 2
Virgin Megastore denies signing session
It seems the signing session at Virgin Megastore in Hollywood won't happen, it was just a rumor, the store isn't aware of any signing session in the near future.
Thanks to Ana and Moony for the info
Posted on September 2
Pics of Mariah by David Lachapelle
Never seen before pics have sufaced.  Well at least I think I never saw them before (but I have a bad memory when it comes to pictures ).  Anyway, these ones were putted on eBay.

Click to enlarge
Thanks to Teresa from HonourMariah and babyboy for the info
Posted on September 1
"Stand Up to Cancer" broadcasted in more than 75 countries
E! Entertainment Télévision will present the "Stand Up to Cancer" fundraising on its networks in more than 75 countries within a day after it airs in the U.S.
The video for the single "Just Stand Up," will make its debut during the special.
Posted on September 1
Great UK reviews of I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time

Touch My Body may not have been the best single to launch the brilliant E=MC2, but this soulful sure-fire hit more than makes up for it.

With an old skool backing and wonderfully rich vocals (but not overdone) this is Mariah at her very best.

Summer may have faded quicker than your non existent tan, but Ms Carey will ensure that she brings sunshine direct to your iPod with this superb single. 
Source: Manchester Evening News

The third single from her E=MC2 album sticks rigidly to the formula that made Mariah a superstar again after the Glitter fiasco: midtempo R&B beats, cooing choruses and a vocal performance that's surprisingly restrained from a woman with eight octaves at her disposal and no-one to tell her what to do.

Yet, in spite of its predictability, 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' still makes for a satisfying listen, sounding classy, effortless and as summery as a glass of rosé in the garden after a work. Plus, as with most things Mariah does these days, there's an intriguing hint of strangeness lurking just beneath the surface – who else would name a song about eternal dovotion after a line from Full Metal Jacket?
Source: Digital Spy
Posted on September 1

Ouch!!!  Trash press

Manic Mariah's Little Drinkin' Buddy and $28,000 Nap 
Until now, Ted Casablanca was kinda clean, how did he become a trasher?????
Click here to read his piece of crap if you want.

Mariah is rude and ridiculous...
Fiona Phillips reveals her GMTV secrets 
Click here to read this piece of crap if you want.
Posted on September 1


 
 
 
 

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