Mariah Daily would like to wish its visitors a Happy Halloween! Mariah has confessed that Halloween is one of her favorite celebrations, and usually does something festive for the occasion. She is known for throwing some of the best Halloween parties in the entertainment world, and she always finds something creative to dress up as, even if she’s away from home. From one of Charlie’s Angels to a bride to the Little Mermaid, Mariah looks good even on the year’s scariest evening!


As a feisty 8th grader at Greenlawn Middle School, Mariah caused a scandal by showing up dressed as Sandy from Grease. “Of course, I was the bad Sandy,” she told Rosie O’Donnell, “Even then I was up to my antics!” In 1997, Mariah gathered with friends for a private party, where she donned thick eyelashes and a sexy ensemble as Farrah Fawcett from Charlie’s Angels. Mariah came dressed as a Playboy Bunny in 2001.

In 2003, she held her by-now infamous Halloween party in London, where A-listers from around the country flew in to attend. Mariah sparkled as a mermaid. In 2004, she got ready to walk down the aisle again, coming to Sean Combs’ Halloween bash dressed in a wedding gown. “I never felt sexy on my wedding day,” she laughed when asked about her wardrobe choice. In 2005, Mariah toned things down a bit with a private party and a quiet evening at Bette Midler’s charity event. What spooky things does 2006 have in store for Mariah?

For more photos from Mariah's past Halloween stints, make sure to check out our Photo Gallery!

Hello,

My name is Alexis. I am 6 years old and my mommy is helping me write this letter to you. I was at the Boston show and the Mohegan Sun show front row. My daddy is a concert promoter and knows Mariah and her staff very well. I was very upset when my daddy told me people were mad at Mariah because the show was too short. Well, here are my words of wisdom for everyone who thought that. I am only 6 and can tell you Mariah gives you her all no matter how long it is. For 5 minutes, or 75 minutes, it's a win-win situation just to see her perform. She is probably one of the nicest people in the business. I know because my dad is in the business. I was backstage with her at Mohegan Sun and was the last to go in to see her. Mariah sat right on the floor in a black dress and was talking to me about girl stuff, shoes, and clothes. She even helped me fix my pony tails. We chatted for about 20 minutes or so. I guess what I am trying to say is, to everyone at all the shows, no matter how long Mariah takes or how much shorter the show was for the other venue show, Mariah is a thrill to see no matter how long she sings for. She just gave her all to you as she always does!

I want to say thank you to Darrell and Rob, Mariah's security. Also, Lisa, Mariah's personal assistant. And last, Mark Sudack, co-manager, for letting me have the extra special time with Mariah. And to all the lambs, remember, Mariah is a national treasure and we should start realizing that!

Sincerely,

Alexis

Many thanks to all who have contributed to our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section! If you have any photos, audio/video, or reviews you'd like to share with us, please submit them via tour@mariahdaily.com. Thanks again!

Miami, FL:
--Below are fan photos taken at Mariah's concert at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, August 5, 2006. Thanks to Paul! Visit the Miami page of our Tour Section for additional photos.

San Diego, CA:
--Below are fan photos taken at Mariah's concert at ipayOne Center in San Diego, California, on Wednesday, October 4, 2006. Thanks to Alyssa! Visit the San Diego page of our Tour Section for additional photos.


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Mariah Daily Poll Results:
--"Which of the following songs would you want to hear on 'The Adventures of Mimi' tour?"

Stay The Night (3,494 votes) 9.24% Vanishing (3,357 votes) 8.87% Emotions (3,129 votes) 8.27% Breakdown (3,048 votes) 8.06% Circles (3,018 votes) 7.98% Bringin' On The Heartbreak (2,734 votes) 7.23% Through The Rain (2,718 votes) 7.19% Joyride (2,602 votes) 6.88% Can't Let Go (2,536 votes) 6.70% Anytime You Need A Friend (2,452 votes) 6.48% Underneath The Stars (2,050 votes) 5.42% The Roof (1,951 votes) 5.16% Prisoner (1,737 votes) 4.59% Your Girl (1,621 votes) 4.29% Crybaby (1,381 votes) 3.65% Total: 37,828 votes

Thank you for participating! Please take a moment to answer our new poll (left).

Using the top 10 singles from Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the week ending October 27, 1990, Whitney Pastorek of Entertainment Weekly reviewed 16-year-old songs and how they hold up today. Mariah's "Love Takes Time" is among those evaluated in the new commentary feature.

5. ''Love Takes Time,'' Mariah Carey Oh, hello, it's my most favorite Mariah Carey song of all time! Okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but really — I'm pretty sure she nailed this one. And to everyone out there who's gotten so upset at me time and time again for not giving this woman her props, listen up, 'cause I'm not going to repeat myself: With its combo of soft trills and a bridge powerful enough to hold up most of New Jersey, ''Love Takes Time'' strikes the perfect balance of all the things that make Ms. Carey one of the greatest vocalists of this or any other century. If she's going to be on every single chart of every single week of the '90s, at least there are songs like this to make it bearable. So can we all just get along now? A

News Tidbits
--According to El Vocero de Puerto Rico, Mariah is currently spending some time off in Puerto Rico. When MC arrived, a source reports, she was surrounded by several bodyguards and special assistants who watched her every step.

--AOL Music now offers Mariah fans a free radio station playing MC 24/7. Click on the button below to check it out!


Mariah Mentions
--From Billboard - Chart Beat: Justin Timberlake occupies two adjacent positions in the top five of The Billboard Hot 100, the first artist to have a pair of hits in the top five since Mariah Carey occupied the top two in September 2005. Carey's "We Belong Together" was No. 1 while her follow-up, "Shake It Off," was No. 2 the week of Sept. 10, 2005.

--From United Press International: [Michael] Jackson is to receive the Diamond Award for his contribution to music, the BBC said Sunday. The Diamond Award, whose recipients include singer Mariah Carey, recognizes artists who sold more than 100 million albums, the BBC said.

Fans' Corner
--Mariah Hero is holding a festive Halloween chat for fans tonight at 8:00pm ET. Share your scary stories and you could win a prize. Click here to participate!

--Ché spotted Mariah's "Glamorized" line for sale in the United Arab Emirates at the Claire's Accessories store in Abu Dhabi Mall. Also, at the airport in Amsterdam, Ché noticed the same dress worn by Mariah for her "The Emancipation of Mimi" album cover on a model in an advertisement for Wolford fashion boutiques. Click on each thumbnail below for an enlarged view.


--Besim is selling a collection of rare Mariah items on eBay. Click here to view the auction!

Video Download
--Keith Olbermann of MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" recently reported on the cancellation of Mariah's Hong Kong concert during the "Keeping Tabs" segment of his show. Click here to download a video file of this report. Many thanks to Moony!

ONE Events Limited, the promoter of the Mariah Carey Hong Kong concert has confirmed to cancel the event effective immediately.

Patrons who purchased tickets through the promoter (ONE Events Limited), should secure refunds directly from them.

Tickets Purchased by Credit Card via HK Ticketing

Full refund will be automatically re-deposited to the same Credit Card account used for ticket purchase within 30 days.

Tickets Purchased by Cash via HK Ticketing

1) Please bring along the concert tickets to the HK Ticketing Box Office at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during business hours (Monday - Saturday, 11am - 7pm and Closed on Sunday and Public Holiday.)
2) Complete a Refund Application Form.
3) Return the completed Form to Box Office staff with concert tickets on or before 30 Nov 2006.
4) An IMMEDIATE full refund in Cash will be given at the Box Office counter upon the submission of completed refund Application Form and the concert tickets.
5) Any Cash Refund request received after 30 Nov 2006 will not be processed.

For further enquiry, please call our Customer Service Hotline at 31 288 288.

News Tidbits
--In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Benny Medina (Mariah's manager) disputed claims that only 4,000 tickets were sold for the cancelled concert in Hong Kong, China. According to Medina, 8,000 tickets had been sold. "If there were only 10 people in this venue, and this particular promoter ... had fulfilled his contractual obligations, we would be there. Mariah Carey loves her fans in Southeast Asia," Benny told the AP. "He has defaulted several times, right up into the last 48 hours. Literally we tried to hang in there with this guy." Medina called this tour the most successful of Mariah's career. Also, Benny mentioned that the team was talking to other promoters to see if the date could be completed. However, Mariah is due back in the US to film "Tennessee" and work on her new album. "There's no question that Mariah is excited to go back to Hong Kong in the very near future," said Medina.

--Below are photos (taken yesterday) of a promotional banner and an under-construction stage where Mariah was supposed to perform on the waterfront in Hong Kong, China. The concert at the Tamar site was cancelled after a dispute between Mariah's manager and the local promoter. Click on each thumbnail for an enlarged view.


--This week, "The Adventures of Mimi" remains at the #6 position on the Top 20 Concert Tours chart.

--Songwriter Johnta Austin (co-writer of "We Belong Together," "Shake It Off," "Don't Forget About Us," etc.) is gearing up for the release of his debut album, "Ocean Drive," due out later this year. Mariah recently expressed: "As a fellow songwriter, I really had an incredible experience working with Johnta. I'm really excited for him and happy that such a true talent is getting a chance to shine as a solo artist."

--In the current issue of Heat magazine, dated October 28, 2006, the weekly celebrity gossip publication lists its 20 Curviest Celebs. Mariah was ranked #7 by the magazine. Click on the thumbnail below for an enlarged view.


Mariah Mentions
--From FOXNews.com: Sources tell me there’s been some idea of Mariah Carey coming in and re-doing one of the album’s songs with Janet [Jackson] as a stunt, but that doesn’t seem likely now. Even if [Jermaine] Dupri reconsiders his position, Virgin isn’t going to put more money into “20 Y.O.” The damage is done.

--In the liner notes of R&B singer/songwriter John Legend's new album, "Once Again," Mariah is listed among the artists, executives, and public officials "who have helped, supported, and encouraged [Legend] over the past couple years." Also, in the liner notes of R&B singer/songwriter Robin Thicke's new album, "The Evolution of Robin Thicke," Mariah is among the artists and musicians acknowledged for their "friendship and inspiration."

Fans' Corner
--Diana Stevenson, 22, is a dedicated Mariah fan who suffers from cerebral palsy. She is raising money to purchase an EasyStand Evolv Glider. Although expensive, this equipment will help make her wish to walk again come true. You can support Diana in her efforts by sending a donation to divineimperfection@comcast.net via PayPal. Below is a group photo of Diana with other Mariah fans. Click on the thumbnail to view the larger, full-scale image.


--Shino of Love Love Jack was able to present her fabulous Japanese fan book to Mariah backstage at a concert. Below are photos from the meet-and-greet as well as a message from Mariah. Also, you can watch a video clip of the fan book by clicking here. Check it out!


--Can and Murat of MariahTurkiye.net have expanded the multimedia section of their fan site. New wallpapers, bookmarks, signs, avatars, and Winamp skins have been added. Check it out!

--Jay is selling some of his rare Mariah items on eBay. Click here to view his auctions!

Click on the link below to download a video file (MP4) of Mariah performing "All I Want For Christmas Is You" live in concert at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, October 20, 2006. Many thanks to Noriaki Jr.!



[ Download: "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Live in Tokyo ]

Management and promoters of Mariah Carey's Oct. 28 gig in Hong Kong are blaming each other after the pop singer's show was canceled today (Oct. 26).

The event's promoters, Hong Kong-based One Events, say the tour-concluding show was pulled due to poor ticket sales and blamed Carey's management, Los Angeles-based Handprint Entertainment, for making "unreasonable last-minute demands."

But Handprint co-owner Benny Medina claims to have pulled the plug after One Events allegedly defaulted on an advance. Medina says Handprint's contract with One Events stipulated that a percentage of production and star fees be paid in advance to guarantee the booking.

"Judging by the business model of this company and the way it does business -- bearing in mind this money was still outstanding two days before the show -- we felt the possibility of getting those fees was remote," Medina tells Billboard.com. "So we felt we had no alternative but to cancel the show."

"As promoters of the Mariah Carey Hong Kong concert we have decided to cancel the event effective immediately due to both the poor response of public ticket sales (approximately 4,000 normal tickets only despite a substantial advertising campaign, although a good response from corporate ticketing), and also due to specific last-minute demands which we find wholly unreasonable and not with the best interests of Hong Kong, us and also the fans," One Events said in a statement.

Medina wouldn't comment on how many tickets had been sold. Local newspapers were still running ads for seats today. Carey was to have played at the Tamar Site, a former naval base in the heart of downtown Hong Kong that occasionally hosts temporary stages for large-scale outdoor shows. With a capacity of 20,000, the venue has previously hosted such acts as the Rolling Stones.

Production crews had already begun building the stage when the cancellation was announced here by Carey's local label, Universal Music South East Asia. Refund details have yet to be announced, but Medina says One Events still owes him money.

"The moneys owed were a combination of artists' fees and production fees," he says. "This was after we let the promoter know ... that we would give him more and more time to pay. But he missed the deadline each time."

In a statement released today by Universal Music South East Asia regional headquarters in Hong Kong, UMG International apologized to Carey's fans, blaming the cancellation on "unfulfilled contractual obligations by concert organizers."

"She deeply regrets the disappointment caused to them due to unforeseen circumstances beyond her control," the statement says. "For Mariah, this is particularly unfortunate given her recent sold-out, critically acclaimed tours of the United States and Japan."

Related Article:

Mariah Emancipated from Hong Kong Date (E! Online)

--Lee Daniels Entertainment, the official website for producer Lee Daniels, now has a page for "Tennessee," the upcoming film co-starring Mariah. The page includes an advertisement image (right) and the film's details (below).

Synopsis: Brothers Carter (James D’Arcy) and Ellis Armstrong (Ethan Peck) have only each other and their rundown trailer home in the mountains outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. But when their lonely lives are shattered by misfortune, their only hope is to return home to Tennessee and the father they once fled. In journeying through the Southwest, the brothers bond with determined waitress Krystal (Mariah Carey) and reconnect with their past.

Cast and crew: Mariah Carey, James D’Arcy, Ethan Peck

Producer: Lee Daniels

Status: Pre-production

--Daniels' website also includes a graphic (below) for the film with the tagline, "Two brothers, three paths, one destination..."


--The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) now lists Gregory J. Read as the film's director on its "Tennessee" page. However, this information contradicts previous reports that Aaron Woodley is directing the film. "Tennessee" remains listed under Woodley's Filmography on his official website, AaronWoodley.com.

Tonight, Mariah performed a second concert at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan. Although the event was the final concert scheduled for MC in Osaka, she will conclude her "The Adventures of Mimi" tour with a concert at the Tamar site in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Below is the concert's setlist.

Setlist:

01. It's Like That 02. Heartbreaker 03. Dreamlover 04. My All 05. Shake It Off 06. Vision of Love 07. I'll Be There 08. Fantasy 09. Don't Forget About Us 10. Always Be My Baby 11. Honey 12. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 13. Hero ---Encore: 14. We Belong Together 15. Butterfly Reprise 16. All I Want For Christmas Is You

Tonight, Mariah performed at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan. MC is scheduled for a second performance tomorrow night at the same venue. Below is the concert's setlist.

Setlist:

01. It's Like That 02. Heartbreaker 03. Dreamlover 04. My All 05. Shake It Off 06. Vision of Love 07. I'll Be There 08. Fantasy 09. Don't Forget About Us 10. Always Be My Baby 11. Honey 12. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 13. Hero ---Encore: 14. We Belong Together 15. Butterfly Reprise 16. All I Want For Christmas Is You

Many thanks to all who have contributed to our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section! If you have any photos, audio/video, or reviews you'd like to share with us, please submit them via tour@mariahdaily.com. Thanks again!

Sacramento, CA:
--Below are fan photos taken at Mariah's concert at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Thanks to Jacob! Visit the Sacramento page of our Tour Section for additional photos. Also, read a newly added fan review from Julian.

Las Vegas, NV:
--Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, September 30, 2006. Many thanks to Jonny!

01. "Life Can Be Kinda Like A Rollercoaster Ride" 02. It's Like That 03. Heartbreaker 04. Dreamlover 05. My All 06. Shake It Off 07. Vision of Love 08. Fly Like a Bird 09. I'll Be There 10. Trey Lorenz Solo Medley 11. Fantasy 12. Don't Forget About Us 13. Always Be My Baby 14. Honey 15. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 16. Can't Let Go (Snippet) 17. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet) 18. One Sweet Day (Snippet) 19. Hero 20. We Belong Together 21. Butterfly Reprise

Oakland, CA:
--Below are high-quality photos taken at Mariah's concert at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California, on Monday, October 2, 2006. Visit the Oakland page of our Tour Section for additional photos.



--Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire Oakland concert. Many thanks to Vijay!

01. "Life Can Be Kinda Like A Rollercoaster Ride" 02. It's Like That 03. Heartbreaker 04. Dreamlover 05. My All 06. Shake It Off 07. DJ Clue Intermission #1 08. Vision of Love 09. Fly Like a Bird 10. I'll Be There 11. Trey Lorenz Solo Medley 12. Fantasy 13. Don't Forget About Us 14. Always Be My Baby 15. Honey 16. DJ Clue Intermission #2 17. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 18. Can't Let Go (Snippet) 19. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet) 20. One Sweet Day (Snippet) 21. Hero 22. We Belong Together 23. Butterfly Reprise

Phoenix, AZ:
--Below are video clips (MPG) from Mariah's concert at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Many thanks to Michelle!

Fantasy Chatting with crowd One Sweet Day (Snippet)

--Visit the Phoenix page of our Tour Section to read a newly added fan review from Elvis.

Tonight, Mariah performed a second concert at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Although the event was the third and final concert scheduled for MC in Tokyo, she will continue her "The Adventures of Mimi" tour in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Below is the concert's setlist as well as various tidbits regarding the show.

Setlist:

01. It's Like That 02. Heartbreaker 03. Dreamlover 04. My All 05. Shake It Off 06. Vision of Love 07. Fly Like a Bird 08. I'll Be There 09. Fantasy 10. Don't Forget About Us 11. Always Be My Baby 12. Honey 13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 14. Hero ---Encore: 15. We Belong Together 16. Butterfly Reprise 17. All I Want For Christmas Is You

Tidbits:
--The show started at 6:50pm and ended around 8:20pm.

--The audience was extremely enthusiastic.

--It is believed that tickets for this show sold-out.

--Unlike the previous concerts in Japan on Mariah's "Adventures" tour, "Vision of Love" and "Fly Like a Bird" were both performed tonight.

--Dissimilar to last night's concert at the same venue, "My All" was performed tonight.

--Comparable to the previous concerts on the Asian leg of this tour, there was no "B" stage.

Last night, Mariah performed at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan. MC is scheduled for a second performance tonight at the same venue. Below are photos, the concert's setlist, and various tidbits regarding the show.

Photos:

Setlist:

01. It's Like That 02. Heartbreaker 03. Dreamlover 04. Shake It Off 05. Stay The Night 06. I'll Be There 07. Fantasy 08. Don't Forget About Us 09. Always Be My Baby 10. Honey 11. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 12. Hero ---Encore: 13. We Belong Together 14. Butterfly Reprise 15. All I Want For Christmas Is You

Tidbits:
--The show started at 8:00pm and ended around 9:30pm.

--Unlike the previous concerts in Japan on "The Adventures of Mimi" tour, "My All" was not performed.

--On stage, Mariah introduced Miu Miu, the cat she bought six years ago. According to MC, the cat's name unites 'Mariah' and 'music'.

News Tidbits
--With the purchase of a Mariah Carey album or DVD, HMV Hong Kong Online is giving fans the chance to win a ticket to Mariah's concert at the Tamar site in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, October 28, 2006. This offer ends on October 25 and is only available for Hong Kong and Macau residents.

--Producer Damizza ("I Still Believe/Pure Imagination," "Crybaby," etc.) is gearing up for the release of his mixtape, "Guilty By Association," and album, "GUILTY." Mariah is expected to appear on both releases. Also, Damizza is preparing a book he plans to release simultaneous with his album. The book will likely contain stories connected with MC.

--"We Belong Together" continues to chart in South Africa and currently sits at the #93 position on the singles chart.

Mariah Mentions
--Inspirational R&B singer Kelly Price offered comments on Mariah's "comeback" to SOHH Soulful. Below are Price's remarks.

"I hope that Mariah doesn't look at the term 'comeback' as an insult. She will always be able to comeback because she is a true talent. She sings, writes, arranges. Even if she does something trendy that people feel might not be popular in years to come, she still has the ability to sing a song that will. Many of the artists that are here today and gone tomorrow don't have roots. They are of the moment. Those that do comeback and are successful have talent that surpasses a time period. I don't mind being called a comback."

--Rapper Busta Rhymes appeared on "Last Call with Carson Daly" on Friday, October 13, 2006. Rhymes chatted with Daly about touring with Mariah, describing it as "one of the best experiences." Busta mentioned that he tried to "politic" his way onto the Japanese leg of "The Adventures of Mimi" tour. Also, Rhymes commented that MC is "down-to-earth." Carson quickly agreed, recalling an occasion in 1998 when he spent time with Mariah in her dressing room. Daly remarked that he was surprised to see her there eating Cheetos and described her as "just another down-to-earth Long Island girl."

--From TMZ.com: In a recent issue of In Touch Weekly, the mag ranked Tinkerbell second on its list of pampered pets. Jessica Simpson's Maltipoo Daisy took the top spot on the list. Mariah Carey's Parson Russell terrier, Jack, Diddy's Maltese, Sophie, and Oprah Winfrey's cocker spaniel, also named Sophie, round out the top five.

Fans' Corner
--Alexandra of Mariah Fanbooks is working on a new fan book for Mariah and invites you to participate. Click here for more details!

--Shino of Love Love Jack created a fabulous Japanese fan book for Mariah. Click here to check it out!

--Jeramiah created some excellent wallpapers [1024x768] for you! Click on each thumbnail for the full-sized view.


Video Download
--Click on the link below to download a new TV commercial Universal Music Hong Kong is circulating for Mariah's concert at the Tamar site in China on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Many thanks to Bernard!


[ Download: Mariah's Hong Kong Concert TV Commercial ]

There are divas, and there are divas. And then there's Mariah Carey, a pop superstar who makes most other divas seem like shy, retiring wallflowers - with or without her ability to sing notes so high only certain breeds of dogs can appreciate (or hear) them.

Now embarked on her "The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour," comeback tour, Carey performed recently in San Diego.

"It's not easy to live in the limelight," she told her audience. "But it's the music and the fans that matter."

Carey delivered this line with a straight face for someone who has always coveted the limelight with an unrelenting level of determination that says: "Don't even think about getting in my way, or you're toast."

Earlier this year, she won three Grammy Awards, her first since 1990, but was snubbed in every major category in which she was nominated. Last month, her record company issued a news release that her ongoing tour is playing "to packed houses every night."

The release neglects to mention that dates in four cities were canceled because of low ticket sales. That's surprising, because Carey's "The Adventures of Mimi" was the top-selling album of 2005. Then again, she only tours sporadically and hasn't developed a loyal audience for her glitz-fest shows.

But Carey - much like her up, down and up again career - has always been an artist marked by contradictions.

Her worldwide album sales total more than 160 million, making her the top-selling female artist ever. Yet, four or so years ago, her career was going down the toilet so fast Virgin Records terminated her $28 million contract and paid her $22 million not to record any more albums for them.

This move came in the wake of her stink-bomb of a movie, "Glitter," one of the most unintentionally laughable flops since Pia Zadora's "The Lonely Lady" in 1983. Ominously, the "Glitter" soundtrack album was released on Sept. 11, 2001; Carey had an emotional meltdown soon thereafter.

But no matter.

Because like "The Dude," the dimwitted stoner character Jeff Bridges portrayed so memorably in the classic 1998 film "The Big Lebowski," Carey, at 36, prevails. And she does so even though people seem to love and loathe her, sometimes for exactly the same reasons. Here are five of mine:

Reason 1: The only time I came face to face with Carey was on my way to the bathroom, midway through the 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, at New York's plush Waldorf Astoria hotel. What caught my eye wasn't so much her typically plunging neckline as the fact she required an entourage of nine people to accompany her to the ladies room. Not to the door, but inside.

Reason 2: When Carey performed at the massive Live 8 benefit concert in London's Hyde Park in 2005, she was accompanied by 20 singing African orphans - the better to offset her so-tight-it-could-have-been-painted-on mini dress.

Reason 3: She will soon launch a line of luxury women's watches - and an inexpensive clothing line for dogs.

Reason 4: At a recording session for her 1994 Christmas album, she refused to sing until a Christmas tree was brought in and fully decorated - even though the session was in June. She then sang two words - Bless you - and left.

Reason 5: At a 2002 media event in Dallas, one of Carey's assistants loudly instructed photographers: "Make sure to get her (breasts). Mariah is all about the (breasts)." Hmm. Maybe a word in her "The Voice, The Hits, The Tour" should be spelled differently.

I met Mariah Carey in Milan, Italy

It was my first trip to Milan. I think it was in 1999 or 2000. I went to a shopping center next to the Duomo cathedral. There was a huge crowd and lots of press people. They were all crowded around a record store Ricordi Media. I didn't know what was going on, so I pushed my way up to the barrier and saw Mariah posters covering all the windows of the store. One said "Welcom Mariah." Just then, the guards opened up the barrier in front of me and let a bunch of us into the store. I assumed that they would be bringing Mariah out for autographs, so I bought her new CD Rainbow and stood in line. They brought her out to a table that had some microphones. She started signing autographs. In between autographs she did a radio interview. When it was my turn to get an autograph, I walked up and smiled. I told her that I came all the way from Hawaii, where I grew up, and said that I loved the concert she did there. She asked what I was doing all the way over here. I said that I work for an airline and was on my first layover in Milan. We chatted for about 30 seconds, but I felt like I was going to get in trouble, since more people were waiting. I asked her if I could get a quick picture with her. She said that she'd love to, but these two guys (referring to the two huge bodyguards, one on each side of the table) won't like it. I thanked her, and she said it was great to meet me.

Most people either left the store or stood way in the back to look at her after they got autographs. I decided to stand in line again to see if she would sign a CD for my sister. There were about 10 of us left in line when they took her away behind the curtain. A lady came out speaking Italian. I asked if she could speak English. She told me that those of us left in line, since we didn't get autographs, would be put on the list for the private party that night. She asked me for an ID, put my name on the list, and gave me a card with a picure of Mariah on it that said I was invited to her private party. I caught a cab that night to Cafe L'Atlantique (I hear it's owned by Dolce & Gabana) and, sure enough, I was on the list. The club was full of energy. There were a lot of beautiful people, dressed in all kinds of fashions. They played Mariah videos all night on the multi-screen wall. At one point, Mariah was freestyling with another singer. It was a very memorable night. I got to party with Mariah in Milan!

Last night, Mariah performed at Nagoya Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan. MC sounded wonderful and put on a fantastic show. Below is the concert's setlist as well as various tidbits regarding the show.

Setlist:

01. It's Like That 02. Heartbreaker 03. Dreamlover 04. My All 05. Shake It Off 06. Stay The Night 07. I'll Be There 08. Fantasy 09. Don't Forget About Us 10. Always Be My Baby 11. Honey 12. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 13. Hero ---Encore: 14. We Belong Together 15. Butterfly Reprise 16. All I Want For Christmas Is You

Tidbits:
--The show started at 7:20pm and ended around 8:50pm.

--Not dissimilar to Monday's concert in Tokyo, there was no "B" stage, nor the lighted "MIMI" marquee.

--Mariah introduced her make-up artist, Akiko, to the audience.

--Also, MC praised Shino of Love Love Jack and noticed the fan site's signature many times throughout the show.

--At one point, Mariah tossed the tissue she used to dab her face to fans seated in the front row.

--Following the concert, MC returned to Tokyo.

Billboard has published the box scores for Mariah's concerts in Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Phoenix.

Venue: Staples Center
City/State: Los Angeles, California
Event Dates: October 6, 2006
Gross Sales: $1,230,397
Attend / Capacity: 12,844 / 13,882 (92.5%)
Prices: $129 - $19.50

Venue: Honda Center
City/State: Anaheim, California
Event Dates: October 8, 2006
Gross Sales: $918,283
Attend / Capacity: 11,475 / 12,024 (95.4%)
Prices: $129 - $19.50

Venue: U.S. Airways Center
City/State: Phoenix, Arizona
Event Dates: October 10, 2006
Gross Sales: $880,739
Attend / Capacity: 12,049 / 13,136 (91.7%)
Prices: $125 - $19.50

Totals Reported To Date:
Dates: 27
Gross: $25,620,593
Attend / Capacity: 331,742 / 351,017 (94.5%)
Average Gross Per Date: $948,911

Visit the Box Scores page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section for previously reported box score figures.

News Tidbits
--MTV News reports: Jermaine Dupri, Stevie Wonder and Gavin DeGraw will be honored at the November 1 Songs of Hope IV benefit for City of Hope, an organization that aids the fight against life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson will MC the event, which will be held at Esquire House 360 in Beverly Hills, California. Songs of Hope IV will have sheet music and original lyrics signed by artists including Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and Paul Simon up for silent auction and features performances by Wonder and DeGraw.

--Reminder: It's not too late to participate in The Ultimate Fan Video aspect of The Mariah Daily Fan Project! Please submit your photos and videos via tour@mariahdaily.com by November 1, 2006. Full project details are available here.

Mariah Mentions
--Yesterday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Winfrey and her closest friend Gayle King presented the fifth and final installment of their special, "Oprah and Gayle's Big Adventure." At one point during the episode, King was shown driving while singing along with Mariah's "Without You." Oprah was clearly annoyed by her friend's performance and jokingly contacted her security team to request a football helmet. Gayle responded, "You'd think I'd be offended, but I don't care."

--From USATODAY.com: (Curtis Granderson) He's a huge fan of Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, too, requesting an autograph this year through teammate Marcus Thames because he was too shy to ask. Yet, just one day, he'd love to have the nerve to ask Jeter what it was like to date singer Mariah Carey. "Now, if I could ever meet her," he says. Granderson realizes it's a long shot, but hey, a fella can dream.

--From Chicago Tribune - Metromix: Also vying for a spot on the Celebrities Who Love Dogs Too Much championship team: Tori Spelling, who has a designer custom make outfits for her pug, Mimi LaRue; and Mariah Carey, who had her Parson Russell terrier, Jack, flown first class from New York to L.A. to keep her company.

Fans' Corner
--Brendan has recorded a video of his Mariah collection. He welcomes your comments. Click here to take a look!

--Clif has created a new French/English fansite. Click here to check it out!

--Mike of Moonlit Soup has moved his karaoke recordings to a new location. Click here to listen to his renditions!

Video Download
--Click here to download a video clip of Mariah leaving MR CHOW in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday, October 12, 2006. Many thanks to Moony!

Below are medium-quality photos of Mariah performing at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, October 16, 2006. Click on each thumbnail to view a larger, full-scale image.



Many thanks to Dennis!

Visit the Tokyo page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section for additional photos!

Soul legend Diana Ross has offered to give advice on how to enjoy a long career to superstars including Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey. The 62-year-old has enjoyed more than 40 successful years in the music industry and is keen to pass her wisdom onto the current generation of female artists. Ross says, "I was getting ready to give advice and support to any of them that wants that. Because Mariah Carey used to always ask, when I would spend time with her, how to have longevity. "So I am available to discuss what it takes."

After closing out the North American leg of her tour on October 10th, Mariah headed out to Asia for 7 additional tour dates. Earlier tonight, Mariah gave her first show in Japan at the Nippon Budokan arena in Tokyo. Below are the concert's setlist, various tidbits regarding the show, and press photos.

Setlist:

01. It's Like That 02. Heartbreaker 03. Dreamlover 04. My All 05. Shake It Off 06. Stay The Night 07. I'll Be There 08. Fantasy 09. Don't Forget About Us 10. Always Be My Baby 11. Honey 12. I Wish You Knew (Snippet) 13. Hero ---Encore: 14. We Belong Together 15. Butterfly Reprise 16. All I Want For Christmas Is You

Tidbits:
--The show started at 7:30pm and ended around 9:00pm.

--Mariah sang "Stay The Night" entirely and did not accept requests from the audience.

--Mariah dedicated "Always Be My Baby" to her dog Jack and the Jack Girl (Shino from the website 'Love Love Jack').

--"Vision Of Love", "Fly Like A Bird", "Make It Happen" and any other snippets were not performed during the show.

--Mariah said that "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was performed only in Japan.

--Two DJ intermissions as well as two songs by Trey Lorenz served as breaks during the show.

Press Photos:

News Tidbits
--LULOP.com currently has video of Mariah leaving MR CHOW in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday, October 12, 2006. Click here to check it out!

--Members of Mariah's official fan club, Honey B. Fly, have started to receive their exclusive gift packs. Below are photos of the items and welcome letter. Click on the thumbnails for an enlarged view. If you haven't joined, visit MariahCarey.com and become a member today!


--Reminder: We are still accepting entries for the contest to win a personal phone call from Mariah's longtime friend and backup singer, Trey Lorenz. The only requirement is a purchase of his new album, "Mimi Presents Trey Lorenz: Mr. Mista." Simply e-mail us a copy of your receipt or order confirmation from an online retailer (Trey's CD is available at Amazon.com). Submit your entries via trey@mariahdaily.com.

Mariah Mentions
--R&B singer Gladys Knight mentioned Mariah in a recent interview with The Detroit News. Below is an excerpt from the article.

"So many people sing outside their range. You take Mariah (Carey), she has a great range, but she stays hoarse all the time. Now that could be from a lot of things, I don't know what her social life is, but you have to take care of that."

--From New York Daily News: In a desperate move to breathe life into "20 Y.O.," a source says [Jermaine] Dupri is courting Mariah Carey to have a duet with [Janet] Jackson on a track that would be added to a new version of the disk — even though some estimate Virgin still hasn't moved about 200,000 of the first batch.

Hi Keith,

What is up with the current trend of artists and labels re-releasing hit CDs by bulking them up with more songs?

This is frustrating to fans like myself who buy CDs on their release dates and then find out that two or three months later, a new track has been added, or in some cases, several new tracks.

So far, I have not succumbed to buying these updated releases after being content with the originals, such as Mariah Carey's "Emancipation of Mimi," Sheryl Crow's "Wildflower," Daniel Powter's self-titled set and Shakira's "Oral Fixation Vol. 2."

However, I am not happy when my favorite artists release one single from a CD, then a second or third single that comes only from the updated version of the CD. What gives?

Jonathan Williams


Hi Jonathan,

I think pretty much every fan shares your frustration.

Usually, there is some convoluted reason why an album gets reissued. In Carey's case, she and producer Jermaine Dupri claimed they were unable to complete "Don't Forget About Us" in time for the original release of the album -- but they felt it was such a strong song, they wanted to put it out on a revamped version of "Emancipation." Personally, I'm not sure if I buy that.

Sometimes, as in Shakira's case, a song just comes out of nowhere and there isn't a home for it, so to speak. One could also say, "Well, Shakira's album was kinda tanking, since the first single did poorly. It's no wonder they tacked on 'Hips Don't Lie' to the album in order to pump up sales."

At the end of the day, labels and artists are trying to make money. Reissues, deluxe and limited editions and the like are all ways of trying to offer more ways for a consumer to part with their money.

Below are new photos of Mariah arriving at Narita International Airport yesterday in Narita, Japan. Click on each thumbnail to view a larger, full-scale image.



Many thanks to Dennis!

Visit our Photo Gallery for additional photos!

In 2001 it seemed like Mariah Carey was finished. Glitter, her semiautobiographical film debut, and its soundtrack were both humiliating flops. But more, her very public breakdown made her the punching bag of late night comics and trashy tabloids the world over.

Five years later, and Carey is back with the best-selling album of 2005, having staged one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent pop history. The Emancipation of Mimi has sold 6 million copies and spawned four hit singles. Just when it seemed like J. Lo and Beyonce were stealing her fire, she's returned with a vengeance.

Fans in Japan will get a chance to see the re-energized star this week when she returns as part of her most elaborate tour yet.

In the late '90s it would've been hard to believe that the mighty diva could fall so hard. Over the course of the decade she went from the shy songbird next-door to the naughty-but-nice queen of the rap-pop scene. The reverberations of her mid-'90s singles featuring previously underground guest emcees and hip-hop producers can still be heard on the radio today.

After her 1998 divorce from Sony Records executive Tommy Motolla, who was 20 years her senior, she was free to pursue her own artistic ambitions. As the new millennium began Mariah Carey was on top of the world. In 2000 she was awarded Billboard's "Artist of the Decade" Award as well as the World Music Award for "Best-Selling Female Artist of the Millennium." The stats showed that the accolades were deserved. Carey had a No. 1 song in every year of the '90s and her cumulative weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart had surpassed the Beatles.

In 2001 she signed an unprecedented deal with Virgin Records for over 80 million dollars, was filming her first movie and it seemed as if the hits would just keep a-coming. But in July of that year some cracks appeared in her facade.

Carey began posting bizarre messages on her Web site, lamenting the breakup with her latest boyfriend, complaining about being manipulated and referring to her fans as "lambs." A handful of rambling public interviews followed, leading many to worry about her wellbeing. At the end of the month she made an infamous, surprise appearance on MTV's TRL program. Clad in high-heels and a T-shirt, she handed out popsicles to the audience, performed a mock striptease and babbled inco