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Mariah showed her support for this endeavor at the initial concert in 1998, and then again in 2000. Don't miss out on this opportunity to download all of Mariah's performances at VH1 Divas Live only here at Mariah Daily!

VH1 Divas Live - April 14, 1998


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"Make It Happen" - VH1 Divas Live
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Save The Music Spot Intro - VH1 Divas Live
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"Chain of Fools" with Aretha Franklin - VH1 Divas Live
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VH1 Divas 2000 - April 9, 2000


"Love Hangover/Heartbreaker" at VH1 Divas 2000 (Thanks to Alex'!)
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"Can't Take That Away" - VH1 Divas 2000
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"Baby Love/Stop In The Name of Love" - VH1 Divas 2000 (Thanks to Alex'!)
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"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" - VH1 Divas 2000
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``xEEZVuuuVkEJPHGTcyp``x1175455321``x(default)``xMariah Daily Image Re-hab``xCasey``xMariah Carey has been seen around middle-Tennessee where she's shooting scenes for a new movie called "Tennesse." She plays and sings the role of a country singer wannabe. A lot of people in Hollywood thought Mariah would never go near another movie set after the disastrous 'Glitter,' but a lot of people in music had written her off too, until she proved them wrong.``xEEZFkVkkVFqDPUQeAO``x1173263053``x(default)``xAccess Hollywood Mariah Carey Plays Second Fiddle for Movie Shot in Town``xMaggie``xMariah Carey sang country music in Nashville last week. Don't get excited — it was just for a movie.

She was filming the independent film Tennessee with Lance Reddick, Ethan Peck and Adam Rothenberg. She plays a waitress and aspiring country singer who flees her controlling husband to join two brothers on their journey from New Mexico to Tennessee to find their estranged father.

On Thursday, director Aaron Woodley and crew were at Second Fiddle at 420 Broadway, where Mariah performed "Right to Dream," a song for the movie she co-wrote with Willie Nelson. She was joined by dreamy Mickey Raphael, who plays harmonica for Willie. "People were weeping on the crew when she sang it," Aaron says. "It's very moving, especially in the context of the film and her character."

On Monday, they shot in Dunlap, Tenn., and on Tuesday filmed at Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville. "I always knew Tennessee was lush and picturesque and incredibly cinematic, but on film it is even more than I expected," Aaron says. "The film is called Tennessee, and I hoped that I captured it in all its glory. I hope I did the people of Tennessee proud because I love this state, and I love Nashville."

Midweek, they filmed a railroad scene in downtown Nashville, and even rode boxcars from Nashville to Lebanon a couple of times. "There I am, sitting on the edge of a boxcar with Mariah Carey, breezing through town. We slowed down to go over a bridge, and there were people sitting in cars. I think they did a double-take: 'I swear I just saw Mariah Carey on a boxcar.' "

They had planned to shoot on Lower Broadway Thursday, but swapped with the Second Fiddle because of the rain. So they wrapped the week Friday night on Lower Broad.

"As we've been shooting downtown, I've been constantly wishing I wasn't working because everybody is having a great time," Aaron says. "I love country music and wanted to walk away and listen to some bands and drink some beer."

He got his wish after Friday's shoot wrapped.``xEEZFEEVpEAVwykIBvi``x1173125819``x(default)``xTennessean.com Mariah Carey's "handicapped" upbringing``xCasey``xMariah Carey says her tough upbringing was a "handicap".

The singer claims she struggled to become a singer because she was raised in a poor one-parent family.

Mariah revealed in an interview with Britain's Hello magazine: "I feel like I came from a handicapped place. To have grown up in a single parent home, to be bi-racial, to not have any money, to have to fight to succeed. "No-one but my mom believed in me. First, you have to have faith and then you have to act. And that is what I have always done."

The 36-year-old star, who is one of the most successful female solo artists in the world, says her difficult upbringing made her even more determined to succeed.

She explained: "I suppose that to succeed, first you have to have lost something, which shows you how to be thankful for everything - for the good moments and the bad. That's what I have learned."``xEEZkAVkFykphxFurOI``x1172963162``x(default)``xAskMen.com Mariah Carey Shoots Movie At Nashville Honky-Tonk``xCasey``xSinger Mariah Carey has been in Nashville shooting a movie and news 2 entertainment video journalist Stephanie Langston tells us there was a close call with her movie crew on lower Broadway .

Singer Mariah Carey has been in Nashville shooting scenes from her latest movie "Tennessee.”

On Thursday, Carey was at Second Fiddle on Lower Broadway. An extra in the movie said they were at the honky-tonk for 12 hours, but Carey was only there for two.

The extra said they shot the final scene of the film, where Carey’s character goes to a writer’s night. In the movie, the Grammy Award singer takes the stage and blows everybody away.

There were about 40 extras at the Second Fiddle on Thursday.

News 2’s source said Carey seemed friendly, but the extras were told not to talk to her.

Later Thursday night, things almost took a nasty turn when a crew truck backed into a large double lamp post along Broadway, knocking it down.

The lamp post hit the Second Fiddle's neon sign and tapestry.

The owner of Second Fiddle said the sidewalk was packed when it fell, but everyone scattered out of the way.

Brenda Sanderson said, “We are fortunate there is a little damage toour neon and canopy, but we are just really thankful that no one got hurt.”

Insurance is covering the damage.

Note:The news report also mentioned Mariah dined at The Palms restaurant on Thursday, signed their celebrity wall, and left Nashville that evening.

  • Photos:
    --Below are exclusive photos obtained by News 2 of Mariah in a scene from the film. Click on each thumbnail for an enlarged view.


  • Video:
    --Click here to watch the WKRN report.

    --Click here to download the report. Many thanks to Moony for the file!``xEEZkllpyFEeoPnocyE``x1172891431``x(default)``xWKRN | Steph In The City | Moony Mariah Leaves a New Voice Message``xMaggie``xMariah left a new voice messsage from the set of Tennessee on MariahCarey.com. Head over to her official web site to hear her message; below is a transcript.

    Hiiii! (high voice) Yeah, I know I haven’t left a message since 1802 but basically um I’m here um in Tennessee and I’m working and I know you guys understand 'cause um you know…you know that…when we get into my working schedule it’s a lot darlings, its a lot! But um anyway I was just looking through um…some of you guys sent me the cutest thing the other day it was this cook book and it was like very very very festive so thank you, you know who you are!

    Also I wanted to give you a Jack update, he’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen right now. He’s laying on his bed, but he’s like half off of it and I don’t know, I think I need to post this picture. This dog is just like…he’s unreal…he’s I don’t know…he’s a person…the dog…yeah…he deserves those websites, keep em’ going! (laughs) Anyway I love you I appreciate you and enjoy ya and um I’m sorry I haven’t left a message in so long but like I said I’m just trying to do my best for you guys so um looking forward to everything coming up and I will call in soon, buh bye! (high voice)
    ``xEEZklEZlAVJNJBuPWs``x1172828695``x(default)``xMariahCarey.com | Chloe Mariah to Perform at Nashville's Club Lyrix? ``xMaggie``x
    A user on Pulse message boards writes that Mariah is scheduled to make a "surprise appearance" at the Nashville Club Lyrix on Thursday, March 1st.

    The bar is described as:
    "Perched on a hill near LP Field, the round room at this family-owned bar lends a cozy vibe among its indigo walls and pitched roof. Floor-to-ceiling windows opposite the oak bar offer sweeping views of downtown, but the biggest draw here is music. Three weekday songwriters' nights and bands on the weekends attract young songwriters in baseball caps toting guitars and middle-aged couples in Wranglers and cowboy hats to the low tables before a small stage."

    Fans interested in seeing if Mariah will perform can find the bar:
    LYRIX
    94 Peabody St
    Nashville, TN 37210
    (615) 734-6426

    ``xEEZkylApAExGBsbttn``x1172699891``x(default)``xrobbie23 | tl2mc | Nashville Music News Mariah Carey: "I Can Only Sell My Lavish Home to a True Star"``xMaggie``xMariah Carey would only sell her lavish apartment to another diva. The singer, who lives in a 12,000sq ft three-floor New York apartment, says only a true star could live in such plush surroundings.

    Mariah insisted to Britain's Hello magazine: "If anyone ever buys this place, they had better be a diva or they can't live here."

    The 'Glitter' star recently confessed she has four clothes closets in the apartment.

    Mariah, who showed off her property on popular MTV show 'Cribs', revealed there was more storage space that the viewers didn't see.

    She said: "I have four closets if you count storage. I live on three floors of a block in Tribeca, so I have space.

    "There's one for lingerie, a shoe closet I designed with the architect Mario Buatta, and a pretty area for clothes with moving wardrobes and a bunch of shelves where I do fittings with stylists.

    "The closets are a big part of my life, it sounds obsessive - but they are pretty fabulous."``xEEZkyZlAkyAikPFVOT``x1172689726``x(default)``xThe Post Chronicle Tennessee: Details from the Set ``xMaggie``xA Tennessee native shares with us some information about Mariah's filming in Tennessee, where Mariah was filming near his hometown. She apparently left today, rather than staying until Wednesday. Here are some tidbits:

  • Mariah stayed the first night in Pikeville, TN at the Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn, but left and stayed the next night on her tour bus at a the campsite because of an odor in the room.
  • On Monday 2/26, Mariah filmed in Dunlap, TN at the high school football field. On the way back, around dusk, her bus stopped and looked at a deer standing in a field nearby.
  • Mariah's bus was tan and black, and she had about 15 people with her on the set. ``xEEZkykppuFeEOPPZlN``x1172630843``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah Carey Says She's in No Rush To Have Kids``xMaggie``x
    Mariah Carey is "more or less" in a relationship right now, she reveals in a new interview – but doesn't name her beau, saying: "I don't talk about that anymore."

    The 37-year-old singer does reflect on her ill-fated marriage to Tommy Mottola, telling Hello! magazine, "If I could go back again, I wouldn't do it."

    Mottola – the former Sony Music boss who discovered Carey – split with the singer in 1997, after nearly four years of marriage.

    Carey has also dated baseball star Derek Jeter and rapper Eminem, who in November blasted her on his "uncensored hip-hop channel" for denying they dated.

    So, will Carey get married again? "We'll see," she answers.

    The Grammy-winning singer also says she's not in any rush to have children. "What I want is to have children in a good way, with the right husband, with the right family life."

    Asked if that means she'd only have children if she were married, "I think so," she says. "But who knows? Five years from now I might get hysterical and say, 'I have to have kids!' But I don't think so." ``xEEZkVAkuuFwFzAwOXQ``x1172603243``x(default)``xPeople.com Download: Oprah's Leadership Academy``xMaggie``xLast night, footage from Oprah's trip to South Africa to open a Leadership Academy was aired during the Building a Dream Special. Mariah was briefly shown presenting Oprah with a book for her school and hugging school childen.

    Below are clips of Mariah's footage, but video only (no audio at the moment). Many thanks to Moony for this footage!




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    • ``xEEZkVlFyukVcpAzjVw``x1172594442``x(default)``xMoony Mariah Arrives in Tennessee``xMaggie``xA crew member tells Mariah Daily that Mariah arrived in Tennessee on Sunday night around 2:30 AM. She will film in the area until Wednesday. ``xEEZkVuAFukIfOfnauc``x1172560142``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah Carey Plays Waitress in Tennessee``xMaggie``xPop diva Mariah Carey is playing a waitress in a new film produced by Lee Daniels of Monster's Ball fame.

    Tennessee will be the third film the Grammy-winner has made, following her debut in Glitter in 2001.

    The film, in which she played singer Billie Frank, flopped at the box office.

    The 36-year-old, who also played a waitress in the independent film Wise Girls, joins two men as they search for their father after one discovers he has cancer.

    Speaking about the film, the singer said: "It is a complete departure for me. It's a great role for me to play and it's totally different from my persona."

    Carey says that if it wasn't for Wise Girls she wouldn't have been chosen for the role. "Lee Daniels saw Wise Girls at Sundance (film festival) and we knew each other sort of and it all came together," she said.

    "He (Lee) is a creative genius. He is a risk taker but I feel safe. The script was amazing.

    "All three (characters) find their way in the end. It will hopefully come out in the fall."

    The film is being shot in New Mexico and filming is expected to finish by the end of March.``xEEZkuylZkulUWianeF``x1172479524``x(default)``xYahoo! UK & Ireland Mariah Daily Poll Results``xMaggie``xThank you to everyone who voted in our last poll, Are you in favor of Mariah appearing (clothed) on Playboy? Here are the results:

    Are you in favor of Mariah appearing (clothed) on Playboy?

  • Yes - Mariah can do whatever she wants! 57% (4545)
  • Maybe - It depends if it's tastefully done 20% (1583)
  • No - Playboy is degrading! 23% (1836)

    Make sure you vote on our new poll!

    ``xEEZkuVAEkEximVCTqU``x1172469921``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah Carey Filming in Tennessee ``xMaggie``xMariah Carey will be in town this week filming the independent movie Tennessee. She's picked up a Southern drawl to play a waitress/ singer who flees her controlling husband to join two brothers on their journey from New Mexico to Tennessee to locate their estranged father. Lance Reddick plays her husband; Ethan Peck (Gregory's grandson) and Adam Rothenberg play the brothers.

    "It's not about my character, but she has an important part of the story without the whole thing resting on my shoulders," Mariah tells MTV News. (You may recall she was crucified by the press for her starring role in Glitter.) "Plus, I'll be able to get up and go to work and be somebody else for the day, and we like that because sometimes you just need to get away."

    She's writing a song with Willie Nelson for the project, which is directed by Aaron Woodley and produced by Lee Daniels of Monster's Ball.

    Diva Mariah balked at the movie's low-budget constraints, which require her to fly economy class. Writes Liz Smith: "Mariah had the last laugh. She did it. She bought out every seat in economy and flew alone in the economy cabin."

    [EDITOR'S NOTE: Mariah denied the rumor regarding her buying an entire economy-class cabin to MTV]``xEEZkuVZyEymgriKVoF``x1172468416``x(default)``xTennessean.com Tennessee Cast Update``xMaggie``xThe Tennessee page on IMDB.com has been updated with new cast members.

    The main cast is now listed as:

    Adam Rothenberg ... Carter
    Ethan Peck ... Ellis
    Mariah Carey ... Krystal
    Lance Reddick ... Frank
    Ryan Lynn ... Carter - age 18
    Michele Harris ... Karen
    Bill Sage ... Roy

    More minor cast members seem to have been added as well:

    Dylan Kenin ... Boyfriend
    Jerry Biggs ... Manager
    Robyn Reede ... Darlene

    Shooting has completed in New Mexico and is scheduled to to go to Nashville and Memphis through the end of March. Keep checking back for more updates!``xEEZkFuFylusXWJwqIQ``x1172354484``x(default)``xIMDB.com Mariah Looking to Buy a Flat in London``xMaggie``xMariah Carey is the latest diva to sign a mega deal with a fashion giant - she's now the new face of Pinko. On the subject of size zero fashion models, Mariah balked at the issue and told me she had no idea why girls would want to look like that.

    The multi-octave diva also let it slip that she was looking to buy a London flat in the heart of Knightsbridge. Her reason? "Well, a girl loves to shop," she told me.

    Mariah was viewing properties up to the value of £8 million, but stipulated: "They must have high ceilings so that I can practice my vocals."``xEEZkFFAFpkldScDoYn``x1172350102``x(default)``xSky Showbiz | Simona Mariah Wishes Hong Kong Fans a Happy New Year``xMaggie``xAn interviewer from the Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily got a chance to speak to Mariah at the Pinko photo call in London. The interviewer asked if she could wish fans a Happy New Chinese Year.

    In the interview, Mariah said she felt disappointed she had to cancel her Hong Kong concerts, and always loves to meet fans wherever they are. She asked the interviewer to write "love" in Chinese characters, and signed a nice note for fans. Thanks to star521 for this scan!



    "To Apple Daily Readers --
    Kung hei fat choy!
    Mariah Carey
    Best wishes fo the new year!"
    ``xEEZkEylEAEwHqlKaTQ``x1172178991``x(default)``xApple Daily | star521 Download: Mariah Interviewed by Metro``xMaggie``xMariah was interviewed at the Pinko Photo Call by Metro. Below is a download of the video; many thanks to Moony!



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    [METRO: Mariah Interviewed at Pinko Photo Call]
    ``xEEZkEVluuZJuifRNkX``x1172169247``x(default)``xMetro | Moony Mariah Hooks Up With Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony - And Willie Nelson?``xMaggie``xMariah Carey is just getting started on her new album. And although she hasn't said yet who she'll be working with, if some of her recent collaborations are any indication, we could be in for some surprises.

    First, Carey recorded a track with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony for the group's comeback album, Strength and Loyalty, due April 17, according to the group's label rep. "She promised that she was gonna do a song with us once, and she kept her promise," Krayzie Bone previously told MTV News (see "Bone Thugs Dropping Two New LPs; Second Disc To Feature Dre, Kanye, Mariah").

    Carey not only kept her word, but she brought along Bow Wow to sweeten her offering on the song "Lil L.O.V.E." "I call it 'Little Little,' " she told MTV Europe. "It's a favorite of mine. It's a nice song, and I think it really kind of gives you the back-in-the-day Bone vibe but also a very new take on who they are as artists."

    Carey said that she and other artists owe a debt to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony because their influence is so widespread in rap and hip-hop. "A lot of times people are like, 'I will make up a part,' and people actually think they made up that part," she said. "But I am so influenced by their style that it kind of merges together. It's funny, because so many artists today are influenced by Bone, and they may not even realize it."

    Carey's got another influence her fans might not recognize — at least for the song in her upcoming movie "Tennessee." Her character, Krystal, is a waitress — just like Carey's role in 2002's "WiseGirls" — but this time, she's also an aspiring songwriter. Through the course of the story, as she joins two brothers on their journey to find their estranged father, she writes a song and performs it in a bar.

    Krystal's song is being co-written by Carey and Willie Nelson. Carey hasn't shot the scene yet (it will be filmed next week), but in another part of the movie, she'll hint at her influence by singing a bit of Nelson's "Help Me Make It Through the Night" a cappella, according to the film's rep.

    "This character is really far from who I am in a lot of ways," Carey said. "There are some parallels, some internal things, nothing that people would ever look at and go, 'That's very Mariah.' But this is not me at all. The character is so not what you would think. This is not about hairdos and ensembles. The girl's in the trenches. And I'm the third lead, so it's nice to work with an ensemble cast and to really just be able to do my work and go home at night."

    Carey started shooting "Tennessee" in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico, last month. She's back there shooting this week, before shooting her bar scenes in Nashville and wrapping her one month of production. No release date has been set for the film.

    Meanwhile, her next album, "which is really early on in the creative process," is due this fall, according to her label rep.``xEEZkEpZEkyWXxngSQn``x1172117926``x(default)``xMTV.com Carey Confronted by Priest``xMaggie``xSinger Mariah Carey was taken aback at the recent opening of designer clothing store Pinko in London, when she was confronted by a Venetian priest who told the star he was praying for her.

    Friar Nasr, a friend of Pinko president Pietro Negra, was flown out to the UK to deliver a special message to the We Belong Together hitmaker after she became the new face of the Italian firm on Thursday.

    He says, "I handed her the prayer card of St Benedict. She looked pleased."
    However, Negra denied Carey - whose mother is Catholic - was expected to behave in any particular way because of the message.

    He says, "Religion is important to our family - we are all churchgoers. But we didn't ask Mariah to work for us for any religious reasons - business is business"``xEEZkpAEAluBKsMeUet``x1172102784``x(default)``xTeenHollywood.com Photos: Mariah Arriving at JFK Airport``xMaggie``xMariah arrived home in New York last night at JFK Airport. She looked stunning in chocolate tones, boots, and a pair of sunglasses. Here are HQ photos of her arrival:

    ``xEEZEluZFVVPHxaMbiG``x1171858155``x(default)``xMariah Daily Download: MSN Interviews Mariah``xMaggie``xMariah was interviewed by MSN at the Pinko photo call in London. She discusses the recent ban on "size zero" models and her how she sees herself in the fashion world. Below are screen caps and a link to download the video. Many thanks to Moony!



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    ``xEEZEyZZAZlcyNXesio``x1171688778``x(default)``xMSN | Moony Mariah Arriving at San Lorenzo Restaurant: HQ Photos``xMaggie``xHere are some HQ photos of Mariah leaving San Lorenzo restaurant in London last night. She went to the restaurant for a quick bite after the Pinko cocktail party, looking lovely in a black dress and sweater.



    Keep checking back for more photos and news from the event! ``xEEZEyZVAuyGkSVumhk``x1171686746``x(default)``xMariah Daily Pinko Photo Call: Photos & News``xMaggie``xMariah attended a photo call for Pinko in London, and later hosted a cocktail dinner party with the president of Pinko Pietro Negro.

    Below are photos from Rashmi Shastri who attended the event:



    More high quality photos from the event (check back later for more added to our photo gallery!):



    UK Fans: Mariah has decided to stay an extra day in London. She is now expected to leave between 11.30am and 12.00pm on Friday, February 16th according to Mariah Connection UK. ``xEEZEypFFlVMfqdyYvN``x1171614185``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Rashmi Shastri | Mariah Connection UK Mariah's UK Schedule: Updated``xMaggie``xMariah will be in London this week to do some photoshoots for Pinko, an Italian fashion company. Below is her updated schedule, courtesy of Mariah Connection UK.

    14 February, 2007
    9.00am - 9.45am: Mariah is expected to arrive at Claridge’s Hotel, London.
    - - - > Mariah is expected to stay in hotel and conduct press interviews.

    15 February, 2007
    11.00am - 11.45am: Mariah is expected to leave hotel and arrive at "Pinko UK" flagship store.
    12.00pm: Mariah will do a press conference/photo call - We recommend that if you can only make it to one event, then this is the one to come to. It will be an ideal opportunity to get great quality pictures as Mariah will be posing for the cameras and also for the press to see that she is still popular in the UK.
    12.30pm - 12.45pm: Mariah expected to leave store.
    1.00pm - 1.30pm: Arrive back at hotel.
    7.30pm - 7.45pm: Leave Hotel to go to "Pinko UK" flagship store cocktail party.
    8.00pm: Expected to arrive at "Pinko UK" cocktail party.
    8.30pm to 9pm: Leave party, grab a bite to eat and fly back to the USA.``xEEZEFFZuEADFhlbTDk``x1171348219``x(default)``xMariah Connection UK Tennessee Update``xMaggie``xDirector Aaron Woodley has confirmed the following cast for Tennessee:

  • Adam Rothenberg as Carter Armstrong
  • Ethan Peck as Carter's brother Ellis
  • Lance Reddick as Krystal's (Mariah's) husband Frank

    Woodley says "All of the performances are wonderful and exciting and the film looks beautiful." Keep checking back for more updates!``xEEZEkVykAExzviNjRZ``x1171267091``x(default)``xAaron Woodley Mariah Daily Idol: Winners Announced``xMaggie``x


    We are pleased to announce our winners for the 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol. We would like to thank all of our entrants and congratulations to all of our finalists -- Mariah has some exceptionally talented fans!

    This year's winners were Kyle (We Belong Together) and Lisa (Hero). Congratulations to both of you!! Please get in touch with Mariah Daily so we can award you your prizes.

    We would also like to congratulate Javier (No Te Olvides Jamas) and Christine (Forever) who were our runners up!

    A CD of all the finalists and their songs will be given to Mariah.

    We encourage all our visitors to listen to the winning songs -- and congratulations and thank you again to all of our contestants. See you next year!

    Winners:
    Kyle - We Belong Together (Male, UK)
    Lisa - Hero (Female, UK)

    Runners Up:
    Christine - Forever (Female, Germany)
    Javier - No Te Olvides Jamas (DFAU - Spanish) (Male, Spain)``xEEZEkVVlFEWWPXYuUI``x1171266631``x(default)``xMariah Daily 49th Annual Grammy Awards``xMaggie``xThe 49th Annual Grammy Awards were held tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mariah was up for two awards:

    Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
    Ring The Alarm
    Beyoncé
    Track from: B'Day

    Be Without You
    Mary J. Blige
    Track from: The Breakthrough

    Don't Forget About Us
    Mariah Carey
    Track from: The Emancipation Of Mimi (Ultra Platinum Edition)

    Day Dreaming
    Natalie Cole
    Track from: Leavin'

    I Am Not My Hair
    India.Arie
    Track from: Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship

    Best R&B Song
    Be Without You
    Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry, songwriters (Mary J. Blige)
    Track from: The Breakthrough

    Black Sweat
    Prince, songwriter (Prince)
    Track from: 3121

    Deja Vu
    Shawn Carter, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Beyoncé Knowles, Makeba Riddick, Keli Nicole Price, Delisha Thomas & John Webb songwriters (Beyoncé Featuring Jay-Z)

    Don't Forget About Us
    Johnta Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jermaine Dupri, songwriters (Mariah Carey)
    Track from: The Emancipation Of Mimi (Ultra Platinum Edition)

    I Am Not My Hair
    Drew Ramsey, Shannon Sanders & India Arie Simpson, songwriters (India.Arie)
    Track from: Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship

    Unfortunately, Mariah lost in both categories to Mary J. Blige. ``xEEZEkVulllBvzusGfR``x1171265688``x(default)``xGRAMMY.com Tennessee Updates``xMaggie``xLights, camera, action!

    The Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill in Estancia was temporarily transformed late last week into a set for a movie starring Mariah Carey and Ethan Peck.

    Trucks, vans and trailers lined Estancia's main street and the bar was closed off from outside view with plastic sheets as shots were filmed for "Tennessee."

    "It's a film about two brothers who make a trip cross-country in search of their father who they've been estranged from," said Reid Rosefelt, a publicist for Lee Daniels Entertainment, the production company behind the film.

    The movie's characters take a trip from New Mexico to Tennessee in search of their father, according to a synopsis for the film on the company's Web site. On the way, the brothers meet Krystal— played by Carey— "an aspiring singer who flees an unhappy marriage to join them on their journey," the synopsis says.

    Daniel Ortiz, who owns the Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill, said film crews worked in his bar from about 10:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Thursday.

    "Last year ... (the) Sci Fi Channel shot a sequel here ... and one of the gentlemen that was a locations guy talked to me then and told me he thought they might be coming back a little later for another movie," Ortiz said.

    Ortiz said about 16 to 18 people came to survey the location to make sure it was suitable for the film.

    "I guess they kinda liked this old, western setting," Ortiz said.

    The bar closed Feb. 1 so the film crew could use the space, Ortiz said.

    Ortiz said the experience was a positive one and ended up with a special present for his daughter's birthday, which was also Feb. 1.

    "We managed to get a couple of shots with Mariah and they talked for a while," Ortiz said.

    Ortiz said the production company was also utilizing a local church for a set on Monday.

    Details from the Set:
    Ortiz says the crew filmed two scenes at the bar. The first had Mariah and the two brothers sitting at the bar, drinking and talking, and then they moved onto the dancefloor. Things got tense when a fight scene breaks out on the dance floor. After that, the crew went outside and filmed scenes with Mariah and the two brothers in a car outside the bar, presumably talking before they went into the building.

    Ortiz was very impressed with Mariah, and described her as "very cordial" and expressed how happy was when she delighted his daughter for her birthday by taking photos and talking with her.

    The crew is going to be shooting more in Albuquerque and Santa Fe over the next week.
    ``xEEZEpZEpyAbyzKDGDh``x1171081869``x(default)``xMariah Daily | MVTelegraph.com | Simona | Danny Ortiz Mariah Miscellaneous``xMaggie``x
  • Mariah is listed as one of Blender's Hottest Women of Pop/R&B: "This legend saw both sides of the fame spectrum — and mounted one of the greatest comebacks ever."

  • Slant magazine, in a discussion on Mary J. Blige's chance at a Grammy for "Be Without You", references its similarities to Mariah's "We Belong Together."

    Sal: People seem to love Mary's single, but a win for that song would be a real slap in the face to Mariah and "We Belong Together," without which "Be Without You" wouldn't be.

    Jonathan: True, but does NARAS really feel so bad about slapping Mariah around? But, like Mariah last year, I think Blige will be shut out of the General Field awards.

  • Jen Schlefft tells the Chicago Sun-Times that Mariah should embrace being single in an effort to give several celebrities dating advice.

    FLUFF: She's had dalliances with Eminem and Derek Jeter, but this diva can't seem to find a strong enough man. Should she just embrace her fabulous singlehood?

    SCHEFFT: Mariah has survived a lot and knows she can take care of herself. I hope she's embracing her singlehood. If a man isn't strong enough to be with her, it's his loss.

  • Mariah was featured on E! News web site about her recent Playboy magazine interview. Many thanks to Moony for this video!



    DOWNLOAD:
    [E! News: Mariah's Hot Spread]


  • Mariah's backup singer and longtime friend Trey Lorenz is back in the studio working on a new album. A video for his single "My Everything" is scheduled to be released soon, along with remixes to his song "Pisces." Check out his MySpace for more information!

    Fans interested in joining his street team can email treylorenz@gmail.com with their name, age, and location. ``xEEZpZkZAlFfjFOQMei``x1170738783``x(default)``xBlender.com | Brian | Chicago Sun-Times | Richard | Moony| Slant | TheWholeStory | Trey Lorenz Mariah is Junked from the Jukebox!``xMaggie``xMariah Carey may have been the biggest selling female music star of the 90’s with a string of top-selling singles and legions of fans - but drinkers in a Southampton boozer have had enough of one of her admirers.

    Regulars at The Gordon Arms in Southampton decided enough is enough after one customer, Geoff, selected Mariah Carey songs on the pub's jukebox, time after time.

    Landlord Roy Danns pulled the plug on most of Mariah's tracks on the jukebox after All I want for Christmas in particular was played - sometimes up to 20 times a day.

    Roy insists he gave the dedicated fan a fair warning about playing so many Mariah tunes before he took the drastic step of removing most of her songs from the jukebox list. Geoff has shyed away from the publicity ... and has had to look for another pub.

    Roy explained: "This has been happening over quite a number of years, 20 times a day, three or four times in a row. It was more than I and most of the regulars could take. I'm very relieved - the jukebox is a lot softer on the ears than it was."

    His stance has been backed by regulars and staff.

    Barmaid Keeley Wilson said: "It got quite boring to be honest - the same old Mariah Carey songs. I quite like All I Want for Christmas, but by January it's like 'please ssshhhh'!"

    Dan insists that Geoff is not barred and after a cooling off period will be welcome back in the pub - as long as he's not accompanied by the sound of Mariah's greatest hits again.``xEEZpZkVAuAfQDdPljF``x1170736749``x(default)``xBBC.co.uk | Stephen New Cast/Crew Information for Tennessee``xMaggie``xIMDB.com has updated its cast and crew listings for Mariah's upcoming film Tennessee. James D'Arcy is once again listed in the credits, but Bill Sage is still listed as well, though his role is still unknown.

    Keep checking back for more updates!

    Cast (in alphabetical order)
    Mariah Carey ...Krystal Evans
    James D'Arcy
    Bill Sage
    Ethan Peck ...Ellis Armstrong
    Chris Browning ...Bouncer
    Luce Rains ...Oklahoma Motel Clerk

    Directed by
    Aaron Woodley

    Written by
    Russell Schaumburg

    Produced by
    Lisa Cortes ...producer
    Lee Daniels ...producer
    Jane Kelly Kosek ...executive producer
    Simone Sheffield ...executive producer

    Cinematography by
    David Greene

    Casting by
    Kerry Barden
    Billy Hopkins
    Suzanne Smith

    Production Design by
    Aidan Leroux

    Makeup Department
    Dana Vargas ...key hair stylist

    Production Management
    Dusty Dukatz ...production supervisor

    Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
    Alisa Fredericks ...first assistant director

    Art Department
    Jeffri Welsh ...property master

    Other crew
    Ronald L. Carr ...location manager
    Carol A. Compton ...script clearance
    Jonathan Gray ...production counsel
    Jessica Kelly ...casting assistant
    Kim Thrasher ...locations assistant``xEEZpVkZpFkhgiEwxSD``x1170537832``x(default)``xIMDB.com | Simona Willie Nelson Working with Mariah?``xMaggie``xA new interview with Willie Nelso reveals that he is working on a song with Mariah for a film. Most likely, this is for her upcoming film Tennessee.

    Meanwhile, he said he's working with pop star Mariah Carey on a song and a film.

    "These things come up," he said, laughing, "and I just say, 'What a hell of a deal.'"
    ``xEEZpulVlAEdSQKtjCY``x1170496691``x(default)``xDallasNews.com | mariah2g Mariah Carey Goes Bare for Playboy Magazine``xMaggie``xBusting out in a skimpy bathing suit and lounging in pink lingerie, “Extra” was first with Mariah Carey as she sexed it up for Playboy magazine.

    While Mariah doesn’t bare all in the issue, she did bare her soul to the magazine’s Jason Buhrmester, including why she’s not into one night stands.

    “She kind of jokes that she’s very, very prudish,” Buhrmester revealed.

    In the 20-question interview, Mariah opens up about her emotional breakdown after the failure of “Glitter.”

    “No one ever pointed out that it came out around Sept. 11, 2001,” Carey said.

    Mariah also revealed the hurtful comment that set her off:

    “Howard Stern had called her fat that morning and three seconds later she was before her fans, and she just kind of spouted off about it,” Buhrmester told “Extra.”

    Check out Mariah’s soul-baring interview when Playboy hits newsstands Feb. 9.``xEEZpuyFlEpcAhxUWjl``x1170474610``x(default)``xExtraTV.com Mariah Talks About Eminem in Playboy``xMaggie``xMariah: Eminem's Obsessed With Me
    Mariah Carey is really, truly concerned about rapper Eminem: "Something is clearly askew with him," she tells Playboy, "and I'm not quite sure what it is." Last year, when Carey publicly denied having had any relations with the rapper, he didn't like it – and called her a liar on the air and reserved some choice rhymes for her on his latest album, "The Re-Up." And Mariah simply doesn't understand: "I'm curious as to why he's so obsessed with me." (Uh, Mariah, you're the one still talking about him.) Adds Mimi, "I never got an apology letter, by the way... then again, I wasn't exactly searching my mailbox for it."

    Mariah in Playboy Interview
    Mariah Carey looks so steamy in the March issue of Playboy, she might even be hotter than Eminem's head. "Something is clearly askew with him," Carey tells the mag, "and I'm not quite sure what it is."

    The pair clashed last year when Carey - who doesn't take it all off for Playboy but still shows a Mimi-licious amount of skin - denied she'd ever had a relationship with the "Slim Shady" rapper.

    He retaliated, calling her a liar on the air and in some mighty foul lyrics on his December 2006 release, "The Re-Up."

    "I just heard something else he recently said about me," Carey says. "I'm curious as to why he's so obsessed with me. I never got an apology letter, by the way. ... Then, again, I wasn't exactly searching my mailbox for it."``xEEZpuFEVykDJtIKMve``x1170442362``x(default)``xTMZ.com | NY Daily News | Simona Mariah Bares Some - Not All - for Playboy``xMaggie``xMariah Carey has emancipated herself from most—but not all—of her clothing as the cover girl for Playboy's March issue.

    Leaked photos from the shoot made their way onto the Internet last week, showing a shapely (and undoubtedly airbrushed) Carey strutting her stuff in a skimpy flesh-colored bathing suit.

    Rumors that the singer would be making an appearance in Playboy had been floating around for several weeks. On Friday, a Playboy spokesperson confirmed to E! News that Carey would indeed be featured on the cover of the magazine, which hits newsstands on Feb. 9.

    Carey's spread will accompany a feature on the "Sexiest Comeback," for which she provided the answers to 20 "revealing" questions.

    The "We Belong Together" singer's decision to pose for the magazine comes on the heels of her legal battle to block adult-film actor Mary Carey from trademarking her name for video and audio recordings.

    In court documents filed last month, the singing Carey expressed concern that her fans might confuse her with the Carey featured in oeuvres such as Lesbian Big Boob Bangeroo 2—a contention laughed off by the porn star.

    "It seems humorous that a musician as popular as Mariah feels her millions of fans might purchase a Mary Carey adult DVD instead of a copy of The Emancipation of Mimi because they are confused by the name," the other Carey told avn.com last month.

    However, with her foray into not-quite-nude modeling, it's possible that the Grammy-winning Carey could be upping the odds of being mistaken for her porn star nemesis. (A clever legal strategy, perhaps?)

    Aside from taking a turn in Playboy, Carey is up for two awards at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards next month: Best R&B Song and Best R&B Female Vocal Performance for "Don't Forget About Us."

    Carey is also rumored to be making a special guest appearance on American Idol at some point this season, though nothing has been confirmed by the talent competition.``xEEZpEpZAAVbAwvLwuf``x1170118795``x(default)``xE! News Mariah Daily Idol: Voting Closed``xMaggie``x


    Voting for the 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol competition is now closed. We would like to thank everyone who voted, as well as all the contestants for sharing their musical talents with the fan community. Everyone in the contest was extremely talented. Votes are currently being tallied, and the winner will be announced later this week. ``xEEyAAyEkluEywHgAzo``x1169972084``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah's Playboy Cover Revealed``xMaggie``x
    Rap-Up.com has revealed the cover of Mariah's appearance on Playboy's March issue. The article is titled The Sexiest Comeback. Mariah Carey: A Revealing 20 Q.

    "Mariah Carey graces the cover of Playboy’s March 2007 “Sex and Music” issue on sale February 9. The photos were shot by Markus Klinko & Indrani, who also did Mariah’s Emancipation of Mimi album packaging. Can you see the similarities? Mariah does not pose nude inside the magazine (here’s wishing), but we are still surprised she agreed to appear in the first place. MC looks incredibly airbrushed, but still hot."``xEEyAAElEkFCcXziKVs``x1169928923``x(default)``xRap-Up.com | Sean John 411 Mariah Miscellaneous``xMaggie``x
  • Upcoming singer Typheon has a new single called "Shake It Off" which many are afraid may have too many similarities to Mariah's hit song. "Whether many people know it or not Mariah Carey actually has a song titled 'Shake It Off,'" says the Stabroek News, "and though we are making no comparisons here, it is a risk for a local to debut a song with the same title, given how popular Mariah's song is and how good it is."

  • The NY Post reportst that producer, rapper, and long-time friend of Mariah Jermaine Dupri is in talks with Universal Music to join its Island Def Jam team. While this is not officially confirmed, music executives are said to be in talks about bringing him to join LA Reid's team.

  • V V S Films has acquired all Canadian rights to TENNESSEE, the upcoming feature from acclaimed producer Lee Daniels (Monster's Ball / The Woodsman / Shadowboxer). "We're very happy to continue our successful relationship with Lee Daniels and his company" stated Ernie Grivakis, president and CEO of V V S Films "He's a talented producer with a proven track record and we're confident that TENNESSEE will be another winner."
    Principal Cast: James D'Arcy, Ethan Peck, Mariah Carey, Bernie Mac

  • IMDB.com now lists Bill Sage in the cast of Tennessee, presumably replacing James D'Arcy, who no longer is listed on Lee Daniels' Tennessee page. Sage worked with Mariah on Glitter, where he had a small part playing Billie Frank's father.

    Fans' Corner
  • MariahTurkiye.net has opened their photo gallery, with over 3000 Mariah pictures including album artwork and video captures. You can check out the gallery here.``xEEyAAEZZppRppTjyNi``x1169928500``x(default)``xMariah Daily | VVS Films | Heroes of Mariah | Stabroek News | NY Post | MariahTurkiye.net "Tennessee" Updates``xMaggie``xNew Cast Member
    Melissa Benoist, the Post's Ovation Award winner for best younger actor of 2006, has landed a major role in the film "Tennessee," starring James D'Arcy and Mariah Carey. It's the story of two brothers on a road trip in search of their estranged father.

    Benoist plays the teen love of D'Arcy's character. She begins filming Valentine's Day in New Mexico, then in Tennessee. Her agent, Patty Kingsbaker, said she's trying to work it out so Benoist might still be able to star as scheduled in the Town Hall Arts Center's "Footloose," opening Feb. 23.

    Mariah Carey Film to Shoot in NM
    Tennessee, starring Mariah Carey, James D'Arcy and Ethan Peck, will be shot in and around Albuquerque this week through Feb. 13, Gov. Bill Richardson announced Monday.

    The production expects to hire more than 50 local New Mexico crew members. Aaron Woodley is directing with Lee Daniels producing.

    Tennessee follows the path of two brothers who must return to their hometown in east Tennessee from Albuquerque to look for their estranged, abusive father when one of them is diagnosed with leukemia and desperately needs a life-saving bone marrow transplant.``xEEyAFAlFEAptrgfdOz``x1169409119``x(default)``xDenver Post | Simona | The New Mexican Mariah Daily Idol: Final Voting``xMaggie``x


    The HEAT III votes have been tallied and we have the final four contestants who will be moving to the final vote off. Congratulations to:

    1. Free Vogue - Make It Happen
    2. Kyle - We Belong Together
    3. Michael - My All
    4. Lisa - Hero

    This week, we are asking visitors to vote on the FINALIST ROUND. Please select listen to each finalist carefully and send an email to idol@mariahdaily.com with the finalist's name in the subject. Any user suspected of multiple voting will be immediately disqualified. The top male and the top female contestant will each win a special prize!. Good luck to all the contestants!

    DOWNLOAD: FINAL VOTING
    1. Abed - My All
    2. Adrian - Vision of Love
    3. Amit - All I've Ever Wanted
    4. Chris - Make It Happen (Male)
    5. Daniel - My All (Male, Sweden)
    6. Javier - No Te Olvides Jamas (DFAU - Spanish) (Male, Spain)
    7. Carlos - Baby (Don't Shake Me Off) & Circles Medley
    8. Free Vogue - Make It Happen (Carlos, Raquel, and Aday, Spain)
    9. Kyle - We Belong Together (Male, UK)
    10. Michael - My All (Male, CT, USA)
    11. Blondihess - Fly Like a Bird
    12. Christine - Forever (Female, Germany)
    13. Lisa - Hero (Female, UK)

    Or, if you would rather, you may download all the contestants' entries in a single ZIP file.

    ``xEEyAFFEVlAkNbiZKNC``x1169342389``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah the 6th Richest Woman in Entertainment ``xMaggie``xForbes Magazine has released the 2007 list of the 20 Richest Women in Entertainment. Mariah comes in at #6 at $225 million, behind Celine Dion and Madonna. Oprah Winfrey tops the list with an estimated worth of $1.5 billion.

    Mariah Carey
    Rank: 6
    Net Worth (in $ millions): 225
    Age: 36
    Marital Status: single
    Kids: 0
    Source: music

    The Long Island songbird's career exploded in 1990 with her debut album released under the guidance of Columbia Records' boss Tommy Mottola. (The two endured a tempestuous five-year marriage before divorcing in 1998.) Her career was seriously derailed with the 2001 release of Glitter, a critically slammed semi-autobiographic soundtrack and movie. A year later, Columbia bought out her contract for a reported $28 million. No one could have anticipated her extraordinary comeback in 2005 with the bestselling The Emancipation of Mimi. To date, the pop diva has sold 160 million albums.

    Methodology: Net worth estimates were arrived at by tallying the total earnings, including salaries, record sales, tours, merchandising and royalties over the course of a career. When relevant, we included real estate holdings, shares and other assets. A conservative rate of return was applied, less taxes and agent fees. The list is limited to those female celebrities active in their professional lives.
    ``xEEyAEFAFkkTYIzyydF``x1169150122``x(default)``xForbes | Simona News Tidbits``xMaggie``x
  • American Idol judge and producer Randy Jackson says of the contestants "I have heard no one yet to ever sing a Mariah Carey song and do it justice." He also mentioned that Mariah may be a guest on the show this season in an interview with Inquirer:

    You were quoted as saying on Entertainment Weekly that you're going to call up Mariah Carey and ask her to ... mentor the kids and sing on the show. Is that going to happen? 

    I don't know. I've been thinking about it. We've tossed it around a bit. I think she'd be great because, for me, she and Whitney and Celine are the three great divas, I mean some of the better singers of our time.

    Have you talked with Mariah about it?

    I mentioned it to her. We'll see. You've got to stay tuned on that one.

    She was open to it? 

    Yes. I mean, definitely. So we'll see what happens.

  • The NY Post reports that Mariah will be called to testify in defense of jeweller Jacob Arabov who is on trial for money-laundering. P. Diddy, Jay-Z, and David Beckham are also reported to be on the witness list.

  • Mr. Blackwell's 47th Annual Worst-Dressed List placed Mariah at #5 in the 2006 lineup. "Carey was dubbed a 'Fashion Pariah' and the 'Queen of Catastrophic Kitsch.'"

  • Liz Smith defended Mariah after she was placed on Blackwell's list:
    "I SEE that Mr. Blackwell put Mariah Carey right up there on his worst-dressed list, but some people think this is a compliment. I did recently see a photo of Mariah in Aspen. She was outdoors. It was snowing. She was wearing skin-tight, cleavage-baring black leather from head to toe. Four inch heels. She was holding a glass of champagne. Why do we love Mariah? Because this talented star doesn't pretend to be the girl next door!"

    Liz Smith was also on Fox News discussing Mariah while in Aspen. Check out the video below - many thanks to Moony!


    DOWNLOAD:
    [Fox News: Liz Smith Talks About Mariah]
    ``xEEylAyuZZZrrZexCWX``x1168975577``x(default)``xWSLS.com | Ricardo | Moony | Fox News | E! Online | NY Post 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol``xMaggie``xCongratulations to the finalists from HEAT II! The votes have been tallied, and the four finalists will be moving to the final vote-off:

    1. Christine - Forever
    2. Chris - Make It Happen
    3. Daniel - My All
    4. Javier - No Te Olvides Jamas

    This week, we are asking visitors to vote on the HEAT III contestants. Please listen to each song carefully and send the name of your favorite contestant to idol@mariahdaily.com. Any user suspected of multiple votes will be immediately disqualified.

    DOWNLAD: Heat III Finalists
    1. Free Vogue - Make It Happen (Carlos, Raquel, and Aday, Spain)
    2. Juan - Mine Again (Male, Indonesia)
    3. Kyle - We Belong Together (Male, UK)
    4. Laura - We Belong Together (Female, Spain)
    5. Lisa - Hero (Female, UK)
    6. Mark - Prisoner (Male, Canada)
    7. Matthew - We Belong Together & DFAU (Male, RI, USA)
    8. Michael - My All (Male, CT, USA)
    9. Mike - Melt Away (Male, Canada)
    10. Ricardo - Vision of Love (Male) (YouTube Video)
    11. Tristram - Reflections (Male, CA, USA)

    Or, if you would rather, you may download the entries in a single RAR file. Good luck to all the contestants!
    ``xEEylZFlZpFhAUyLrLU``x1168749503``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah to be a Guest on 'American Idol'?``xMaggie``xLast year, Prince. This year, Paul McCartney and Mariah Carey?

    As “American Idol” starts singing again Tuesday, those connected with the Fox blockbuster acknowledge few limits when it comes to guest stars or ratings or product spinoffs. Or even rampant enthusiasm.

    . . .

    McCartney, an iconic figure who’s an impressive “get” for any venture, is being courted and is rumored to be part of the new season. Carey may also end up on the guest list.

    “Nothing’s locked,” Frot-Coutaz said of the ex-Beatle. “We’ve had discussions with him over the years. It’s always a matter of making it work.”

    In Carey’s case, record producer-cum-judge Jackson may be the key: He and the singer are friends and have a long professional association. Jackson said they have “tossed it around a bit” but have yet to set her appearance.

    Read the full article here.

  • From Entertainment Weekly:
    Expect more marquee names as [American Idol's] season 6 progresses, and if all goes according to plan, look for them to reach an epic scale. Confides Cowell, ''Everyone wants Paul McCartney, and there's a chance this year. It would be fantastic to do the Beatles songbook.''

    [Randy] Jackson, who's always boasting about his connections, says he's finally ready to start calling in some favors: ''I don't cross my 'Idol' life and my producer life that much, but I may call Mariah this season and say, 'Yo, come on, dude. Get in this game.'''``xEEyluyppppEQPIfXWU``x1168470800``x(default)``xMSNBC Jasmine's Juice``xMaggie``x“I can’t talk about MC’s other gifts as they’re a bit naughty”

    Just before Christmas I flew out of Heathrow to NYC's JFK airport to begin my yearly adventure with my Xmas cousin Mariah Carey.

    Once settled in MC’s Manhattan apartment, 15 of us (including MC's bestest mates Maryann, Rachel, Trey Lorenz, and brothers Shawn and Mikey), took off in a convoy of black Maybachs to the sound of carols as we made our way to a private airfield where a Christmas-themed jet awaited us.

    We toasted the start of our adventure with DP champagne as we headed to Aspen, Colorado. On our decent into Aspen the snow fell wildly and we could see reindeer and wild horses running about beneath us - it looked so cool!

    Our first night was spent exploring Mimi’s lodge in the mountains where we were staying: A marvellous six-bedroom house.

    Many 4am-moments saw us swigging the Pinot in MC’s jacuzzi with the night sky twinkling above us as Evil G, MC's brother Shawn, played the best hip-hop sets on his iPod.

    MC encouraged us all to slip into our bikinis – with the boys in their trunks - and jump in and out of the house hottub and snow.

    Our housekeeper Maggie woke us daily with the aroma of breakfast cooking and boy could she rustle up a fingerlickin’ brekky!

    On our second night in Aspen MC had a surprise planned. She had 50 kids from a special care home driven from Denver to Aspen where she arrived with Santa on a sleigh pulled by nine real reindeer. The kids had the time of their lives as MC and Santa gave them gifts of cameras and CD players.

    The following night our really cute 18-year-old driver Cody told me that Method Man and Redman were performing that very night. Yes. Really. This really rich, white, city had a hip-hop scene! It had to be seen to be believed so I told MC and we excitedly went to Bellyup, where the troublesome duo were in the flesh.

    The club show was ultra fun but not a touch on a real gully London street vibe.

    Twenty of us spent Xmas day opening gifts, screaming, eating and lazing about in our Xmas T-shirts.

    Amongst my gifts were a Gucci candle, Juicy couture socks and bracelet, a Ralph Lauren cashmere scarf, a sexy little black dress, a shower scrubber with ‘nuff accessories, a sequin clutch handbag, Elton John fireside aroma rocks, lots of silly board games, and some very pip jewellry.

    I gave MC some cute undies (just the type she likes), a solid silver yo-yo (engraved with ‘MC you make my world go round, JD’) which she showed off doing tricks with, a very sexy slinky dress by London designer Kesh who made it extra low at the front and back with a big bow at the booty and a diamond hanging slinkily down MC’s back (which she paraded in), a blinging gold and grey Rolling Stones lips T-shirt from Topshop and the one she really loved - a black hoodie graffiti tagged by London-based graff artist Batlow who blazed the piece up with pink and violet diamonte! Heavy! (I can't talk about her other gifts as they're a little naughty!)

    On our last night we attended a party for Aspen Peak magazine, where MC was the guest of honour. She wore the Rolling Stones lips T-shirt and looked ultra fly with her limited edition not-in-the-stores-yet Louis Vuitton boots.

    Once MC had worked the red carpet the party could really begin as she held court in the DJ booth with DJ Suss who was flown out from NYC specially. Suss threw down crazy beats but as you can imagine the Aspen crowd weren't familiar with all the ones we were going crazy to. (In fact they requested stuff like Harry Connick Junior. Sheesh.)

    Then Seal and his missus supermodel Heidi Klum joined us and we all hung out, danced and chatted for a bit - they were SO sweet.

    At midnight we sped off to the Caribou Club before being whisked straight to Rifle (private) airfield at 2am for our flight back to NYC.

    MC has given me a lifetime of memories and adventures that I won't believe took place when I look back at 80 years of age!

    My holiday adventure didn’t end there, eight hours later we jumped on another jet en route to South Africa for Oprah Winfrey’s New Year’s Eve party.``xEEylFAuFAuglCCZnYV``x1168405194``x(default)``xThe Voice Mariah Miscellaneous``xMaggie``x
  • Make sure to vote for Mariah on the LA Times online poll as your favorite Grammy nominee.

  • Vote for Mariah on iBaller.com as the person with the sexiest body in music.

  • 106 KMEL has a downloadable audio file called "Mariah Carey's Full Story." Check it out!

  • Mariah is the #3 best-selling artist of the Soundscan Era (1991-2006), behind The Beatles and Garth Brooks. Daydream, Music Box, and The Emancipation of Mimi are all listed in the 100 best-belling albums of the Soundscan Era, coming in in at #45, #55, and #92, respectively.

  • According to the New Mexico Film Commission, a casting call has gone
    out for extras for Tennessee. No locale is mentioned:

    Lee Daniels Entertainment is seeking extras for an independent film called
    "Tennessee". This film stars Mariah Carey, Ethan Peck and James Darcy. The
    shoot days are Jan. 22-Feb. 21.

    They are asking for reliable actors whom are passionate about their craft!

    Please submit headshot and resume ASAP to: tennesseeproductions@hotmail.com or drop them off in person at:

    “Tennessee”
    c/o Lee Daniels Entertainment
    500 Copper Ave. NW, Ste. 100
    Albuquerque,NM 87102.

    ``xEEylFAFlAEwYEigQNx``x1168404691``x(default)``xMariahCarey.com | empeel85 | UKMix.org | thebigham | Simona | Stephanie 2006 Recap: Experiencing The Adventures Continues``xLiron``xWe continue our 2006 Recap: Experiencing the Adventures with the 2006 PUBLIC TV/RADIO APPEARANCES. If you missed yesterday's post, check it out here.

    With all the buzz surrounding her Grammy wins, hit tour, and promotional campaigns, Mariah was all over the media in 2006. Her television and radio appearances showed her at her most playful, sexy, and successful as she caught the attention of the public.

    Downloads are AVAILABLE for most of the media appearances below. We have updated our Multimedia page with new download links.



    TV Appearances
    Mariah's television appearances of 2006 were some of her most memorable. She joined Oprah at her "Legend's Ball" and luncheon, which made headlines all over the world, and battled in a trivia contest with one of her biggest fans. She made countless appearances on talk shows promoting her summer tour, new singles, and music videos. Relive them all here!

    January
  • Mariah Rings in the New Year at Times Square

  • Mariah Whistles 'Happy Birthday' To Ellen

  • Mariah On the Dutch Show "Idols!"

  • MTV's "My Own Mariah Carey"

    • February
  • BET's "Setting The Record Straight" with Mariah

  • Mariah Interview on MTV Overdrive

  • Mariah on The Tyra Banks Show
    • March
  • Mariah’s interview with Barbara Walters
    • April
  • Mariah on MTV's TRL AND Mariah at BET Studios
    Mariah attends TRL and 106 & Park to premiere her new music video: “Say Somethin’”
    • May
  • Oprah's "Legend's Ball" Airs

  • Mariah on The Today Show and Regis & Kelly

  • Mariah on MTV's TRL AND BET's 106 & Park
    Mariah pays a double visit to TRL and 106 & Park again, this time to promote "The Adventures of Mimi" tour.
    • June
  • Mariah on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno"

  • AH: The Adventures of Mimi and Billy

  • Mariah Carey on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

  • “Trim-endous”: AH & Extra with Mariah
    • August
  • Mariah on LOGO's Advocate Newsmagazine

  • Mariah Interviews with MTV's John Norris

  • Entertainment Tonight's One on One with Mariah




    • Radio Interviews & Voice Messages
    With her soaring voice, Mariah has always been an aural delight. Her 2006 radio interviews showed a more playful, comfortable Mariah as she chatted with radio hosts like old friends. She, like usual, also remembered the fans and made phone calls to her official web site periodically thanking us for voting on TRL and just checking in.

  • January 4: Happy new year message

  • February 6: Thank you message
    For the retirement of the “Don’t Forget About Us” music video from TRL.

  • February 22: Message with fan-club winner
    Mariah goes out to a dinner with fan-club winner Melissa.

  • March 22: Mariah in Big Boy's Neighborhood

  • April 5: Mariah's Interview on Z100

  • April 24: Message from Mariah & Rachel

  • April 28: Thank you message
    For fans' continued efforts with voting for Mariah on TRL.

  • May 3: Thank you message
    For the instant TRL #1 with "Say Somethin'".

  • June 2: Mariah Calls In To Detroit's Channel 95.5

    • Stay tuned for the rest of our 2006 Recap: Experiencing the Adventures!``xEEylEAZEFpZjSHOQYX``x1168207930``x(default)``xMariah Daily 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol``xMaggie``x


    Due to tampering with votes on the poll for last week's Heat II voting, we are nullifying the results and having visitors re-vote for Heat II. We are asking visitors to vote for their favorite contestant via email. Please send your vote (with the name of the contestant you are voting for in the subject) to idol@mariahdaily.com. Any user suspected of multiple votes will be immediately disqualified.

    This week, we are asking visitors to RE-VOTE on the HEAT II finalists. Please listen to each song carefully, choose your favorite, and cast your vote! Those top 4 with the most votes (3 male, 1 female) from the heat will go into the finalists vote-off!

    DOWNLOAD: Heat II Finalists
    1. Chris - Make It Happen (Male)
    2. Daniel - My All (Male, Sweden)
    3. Emmanuel - We Belong Together (Male, Phillipines)
    4. Javier - No Te Olvides Jamas (DFAU - Spanish) (Male, Spain)
    5. Jeremie - Hero (Male, France) (YouTube Video)
    6. Jesus - Hero (Male, Spain)
    7. Johnny - We Belong Together (Male) (YouTube Video)
    8. Cathy - Through the Rain (Female, France)
    9. Christine - Forever (Female, Germany)
    10. Helen - Hero (Female, Germany)

    Or, if you would rather, you may download all the entries in a single RAR file. Good luck to all the contestants!``xEEylEFFlZpDEYrPxUJ``x1168144670``x(default)``xMariah Daily Trey Lorenz Contest``xMaggie``xMariah's backup singer and longtime friend, Trey Lorenz, will be calling the winner of the receipt contest this week!

    If you have entered but did not send us your phone number, send it our way to trey@mariahdaily.com. And if you'd still like a chance to receive a phone call from Trey, send us a copy of your receipt from your purchase of Mimi Presents Trey Lorenz: Mr. Mista to trey@mariahdaily.com! ``xEEylEFFupZTCyANnRa``x1168144207``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mary is Still Carey``xMaggie``xAn internet report published this morning indicated that a judge ruled in favor of Mariah Carey in her attempt to prevent adult star Mary Carey from trademarking the stage moniker she's been using for years. According to Mary's attorney, who is assisting her with the trademark application, the report is not true. There has not been a ruling in the case.

    Indeed, Mary hasn't even filed her response to Mariah's objection. Mary has plenty of time to file that response before a Judge would normally rule. So, as of now, there is no ruling saying Mary Carey cannot trademark her stage name and we're told the web report indicating otherwise is being taken down. Although she hasn't filed her formal, official response with the trademark office, you'll recall Mary already shared her thoughts with us on Mariah's attempted intervention into the trademark process.

    As for Mariah, besides being busy trying to make sure no one confuses her with a porn star, she's going to reveal a few things to Playboy in March. But, she won't be emancipating any body parts. Ms. Mariah won't be posing nude, but a source tells us she will be on the cover as she's interviewed in the issue and history shows that Playboy cover models are typically scantily clad. So, we'll see if Mariah comes out looking more like Mimi or Mary when it hits new stands in a couple months.``xEEylEFFEEFpuVHRojS``x1168143913``x(default)``xTMZ.com | Caleb Videos: Mariah in Aspen and South Africa``xMaggie``xHere is some more footage of Mariah's visit in South Africa on The Insider. Many thanks to Josie for the video!



    DOWNLOAD:
    [The Insider: Mariah Visits South Africa]


    Mariah was also featured on Extra about her holiday party on December 26th in Aspen. They showed footage of the party and interviewed Mariah about her vacation. Many thanks to Moony for the video!



    DOWNLOAD:
    [Extra: Mariah's Aspen Vacation]
    ``xEEyZAyApFZSXZwweHp``x1167979837``x(default)``xJosie | Moony Mariah Miscellaneous``xMaggie``x
  • Mariah's brother, Morgan Carey, is producing the first animated ringtone for his reggae artist, Skull. "Boom Di, Boom Di is a sex you up joint, so I knew we needed the right vehicle to drive that message home," said Carey via a statement. "There is a glut of graphic enabled cell phones in the marketplace this year and very little visually compelling ringtone content available for them. I felt this was a great opportunity to exploit that shortage while establishing a strong fanbase for Skull. We anticipate turning a profit before the album even hits stores." Read more on Vibe.com.

  • Mariah is currently featured in a poll on the Spanish web site PortalMix.com for the celebrity with the "craziest demands."

  • The Emancipation of Mimi was #14 in the Brazilian year-end sales for 2006. It sold 118,901 copies this year.

  • Vote for Mariah as who you think should win at the 2007 Grammy's on Voote.com.

  • Daily Gawker: Apparently Mariah is back in New York, she was spotted yesterday coming out of Wolfgang's Steakhouse on Greenwich Street, looking good in a green dress and getting into her Maybach

  • People.com: As trendy as they may seem, many of you refuse to give up your Uggs. In fact, eBay Marketplace Research has reported that in the past two weeks alone (December 5-December 18) 2,330 pairs of these love-to-hate boots have been sold on ebay.com causing a sale increase of 104.4% in only 14 days! But it's not just about the classic shearling-lined Ugg anymore -- there's a new-generation style turning up on trendsetting feet. Mariah Carey and Desperate Housewives Nicollette Sheridan have been sporting the brand's Fluff Momma fuzzy boots recently. Mimi kept her toes cozy with a pink pair while hanging out in Aspen while the actress threw a neutral pair over some grey sweats while last-minute Christmas shopping in LA. What do you think of the Fluff Momma? Would you wear a pair?

    Get Mariah and Nicollette's boots: Ugg Fluff Momma, $300, UggAustralia.com

    Fans' Corner
  • The Italian Mariah Carey Forum is holding a contest for fans. By answering trivia questions, fans will have a chance to win a rare 3" single for "It's Like That." Log onto the forum for more details.

  • Zoe and Jayson have made some lovely wallpapers for the fans. Check them out below!


    ``xEEyZAyyyZFSwVeOOQw``x1167977473``x(default)``xVibe.com | Jose | Joao | Nick | Jayson | Zoe | Mariah Carey Live | Natalia23 | Heroes of Mariah Videos: Mariah in South Africa``xMaggie``xMore footage of Mariah in South Africa was shown on CNN and the German channel RTL, including a short interview. Many thanks to Reenah and Alex for the videos!



    DOWNLOAD:
    [RTL Exclusive: Mariah Interviewed in South Africa]


    DOWNLOAD:
    [CNN News: Mariah in South Africa (VOB)]


    DOWNLOAD:
    [RTL News Clip: Mariah in South Africa (VOB)]

    ``xEEyZllFEpkkdieDvFN``x1167893902``x(default)``xReenah | Alex 2006 Recap: Experiencing The Adventures Continues``xLiron``xYesterday, we brought you the first part of our 2006 Recap: Experiencing the Adventures with the Rumors and Scandals of 2006. If you missed yesterday's post, check it out here. Today, we continue our nine-part series with the 2006 MAGAZINE STAND.



    Covers
    With the enormous success of The Emancipation of Mimi and the buzz surrounding her successful The Adventures of Mimi tour, it's no surprise that Mariah found herself on some of the hottest magazine covers in 2006. Check out all her cover appearances here!

    January
  • V Magazine Interview: "Carey On"
    • February
  • Marie Claire: "Mariah Carey's Emancipation"

  • Rolling Stone Interview: "Mariah After Midnight"
    Rolling Stone Q&A with Mariah Carey

    DOWNLOAD:
    Rolling Stone's Podcast: Q&A with Mariah (February)
    • March
  • Mariah on the Cover of Animal Times

  • Mariah Scans: Belgium’s P Magazine

  • Mariah the cover girl for Hungary's Cosmopolitan

    Also in March, outtakes from two magazine photo shoots were posted. Both photo shoots originally took place in 2005:
    Cosmo Girl Photoshoot Outtakes
    Esquire Magazine Outtakes
    • April
  • InStyle Home: "Hanging with Mariah"
    • June
  • Marie Claire UK Interview: All About Mimi

  • Life & Style: How Mariah Got So Thin!

  • "France Soir" Re-Launches with Mariah on Cover

  • Mariah on the Cover of Ebony Magazine!
    July: Ebony Magazine: Mariah Carey's Big Comeback
    • August
  • Atlantic City Weekly: Mariah!
    • December
  • Careyed Away: Aspen Peak Cover

  • Mariah on Japanese 'Blenda' Cover






    • Interviews
    While fans are initially won over by her breathtaking voice and musical genius, Mariah shines in interviews where she gets a chance to discuss the woman behind the voice. Relive the interviews of 2006 below.

    January
  • Mariah At Lunch With Liz Smith

  • The Mirror UK: "Mariah Reborn"

  • SZ Magazine Asks Mariah 100 Questions
    • February
  • OK! : "I Learned The Word Diva Very Early On"
    • March
  • Spanish Aifos Costa Interviews Mariah
    • May
  • Blender Magazine: Mariah, The Incredible

  • AP: Carey Caps Off 'Emancipation' Run
    • June
  • TIME Magazine Interviews Mariah


    • Interesting Articles
    The year 2006 captured Mariah during one of her most successful years, and with it came some articles digging deeper into various fields of "Mariah Carey". We'll will be bringing you more music and other related articles later in the recap, but check out some of the year's most interesting below.

  • February: SPORTS: Who is the sports equivalent of Mariah Carey?

  • February: ASTROLOGY: Mariah The Fiery Butterfly

  • March: FOOD: Cook like Mariah's personal chef

  • March: FASHION: Mariah Wears Louis Vuitton Spring Collection

  • March: BUSINESS: The most foolish music deal

  • April: STYLE: Mariah Carey Evolutions

  • May: ASTROLOGY: Mariah's Pent-Up Anger

  • May: FANS: The Mail Bag
    December: Lambs: Will NOT Be Silenced

  • July: MARKETING: The Branding of Mimi

  • August: FASHION: Mariah Turning Into Superhero, James Bond On Upcoming Tour
    Hollywood Reporter Review: Time to Fire the Stylist
    September: June Ambrose: Style Architect

    • Stay tuned for the rest of our 2006 Recap: Experiencing the Adventures!``xEEyZlVulyVuyZXZAvm``x1167865665``x(default)``xMariah Daily Videos & Photos: Mariah in South Africa``xMaggie``xFootage from Oprah's school opening in South Africa was shown on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and Extra tonight. Many thanks to Moony and Jeremy for the videos and transcripts!

    Entertainment Tonight Transcript
    ET: Diane Sawyer, Chris Rock, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Star Jones
    Reynolds . they all came for today's incredible celebration.

    ET: The stars were all equally emotional and excited to be part of the
    day.
    Mariah Carey: This is such a huge accomplishment, and I know it's
    something so close to her heart.

    ET: After years of construction, the doors to the Oprah Winfrey
    Leadership Academy have opened.

    ET: Here's something you may not know. The original design for the
    library did not have a fireplace, but Oprah said that will never do, and
    after Mariah Carey saw the heart, she told me, "I can't believe it, it
    is incredible."

    ET: And Mariah has already volunteered for a teaching assignment: Music Producing 101.

    ET: So you could be like a visiting professor?
    Mariah Carey: Well, I don't know if I'd go that far, darling, but we'll
    write a hot song.


    DOWNLOAD:
    [Entertainment Tonight: Mariah in South Africa]


    DOWNLOAD:
    [Access Hollywood: Mariah in South Africa]


    DOWNLOAD:
    [Extra: Mariah in South Africa]



    TMZ.com also has footage of Mariah at the opening.

    Mariah: My visit has been amazing. This is my first trip to South Africa and it’s just been overwhelming. You know, everything Oprah does is next level. I mean, obviously she’s very subtle when she’s wants to be. She’s just one of those anointed people who can change the world and we just don’t have many of those people left.

    DOWNLOAD:
    [TMZ.com: Mariah Comments on Her Trip]



    In additon, there are more high-quality photos of Mariah at the event with her nephew, Shawn, below:

    ``xEEyZZAupVltBhaUUtL``x1167804858``x(default)``xJeremy | Josie | Moony | Ernesto | ET Online | Mariah Daily 2006 Recap: Experiencing The Adventures``xLiron``xAs we enter 2007, we are reminded of the tremendous year Mariah – and MariahDaily.com -- had in 2006. We’ve compiled a 2006 Recap: Experiencing the Adventures that follows Mariah’s exciting year from the juiciest gossip, classiest ensembles, earth-shattering performances to her chart achievements and musical accomplishments.

    Over the next few weeks, we will be reliving the splendor of 2006 with Mariah. We will re-examine nine facets of her career and the news that surrounded them. Today, we're bringing you the RUMORS AND SCANDALS OF 2006....but keep checking back, because we'll be posting new ones!

    Because this recap is built from our archives, please note that all the video and audio downloads have been disabled in the popups. Instead, we've provided new download links in the recap below.

    We welcome you to visit our Photo Gallery as well as check out our full archives. Links to each month's news from 2006 are below:

    2006 was one of the most thrilling years for Mariah, a true adventure worth experiencing. Of course, Mariah is never one to slow down, and as we move into 2007, fans certainly have a lot of exciting new things to look forward to from Mariah.

    Plans for 2007:

  • Winter: Mariah starts filming her new movie, Tennessee, in New Mexico.
  • Spring: Mariah is set to release a new fragrance under Elizabeth Arden.
  • Spring: Mariah receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Fall: The Adventures of Mimi is slated to be released on DVD.
  • Fall: Mariah plans to release a new album.



    Rumors
    Mariah finds herself on her fair share of tabloid covers, gossip columns, and celebrity blogs. This year brought an extraordinary amount of rumors and speculation surrounding Mariah; many (if not most) later turned out to be false... some were true... and some we may never found out!

    January
  • Mariah To Join "We Are Family" For Katrina? (FALSE)

  • Lost by a Lamborghini (FALSE)
    Mariah denies ongoing rumors about her dating model Christian Monzon.



  • Rumor Alert: Mariah to Launch Her Own Perfume (TRUE)
    In April, this was confirmed:
    Arden Enters Exclusive Deal with Mariah
    Mariah Wants Fans to Even Smell Like Her

  • A Duet Between Mariah and Janet Jackson? (UNCONFIRMED)
    April: Carey Considers Janet Jackson Duet
    April: Mariah Down To Work with Janet
    July: Mariah and Janet Interviews on Possible Duet
    July: Janet Chats With Ryan Seacrest About Mariah
    September: Janet Talks About Mariah Duet

    DOWNLOAD:
    Mariah & Janet Comment on Rumored Duet (July 13)
    • February
  • 'Belong Together' drives Mariah, Madge apart
    Feud with Madonna in regards to the Grammys opening performance is being reported. While Mariah has never commented on the matter, her friend was quoted in Blender magazine about it:
    March: JD Talks About Mariah & The Grammys

  • Co-op Rejects Mimi for 'Mini' (UNCONFIRMED)

  • Mariah Carey to Star in "Tennessee"? (TRUE)
    This is one of few rumors that turned out to be true. More information quickly followed with details about Mariah's appearance in the film:
    March: Mariah to Play Krystal Evans
    March: Mariah's character to experience domestic violence
    April: Mariah Working With Dialect Coach
    April: Mariah to Learn How to Play Guitar and Country Twang for Film
    April: Two Leads Cast for 'Tennessee'
    June: Filming of Tennessee Delayed
    July: Producer Daniels Makes Directorial Debut
    July: Carey may be in ET for film shoot
    (UNCONFIRMED)
    The writer for Mariah's upcoming film Tennessee speculates that she may do some filming in the East Tennessee area.
    September: Carey talks new movie

    In addition, Mariah Daily kept in contact with the film's director Aaron Woodley to provide fans with periodical updates in May, September, October, and December
    • March
  • Carey To Become Fashion Model (FALSE)

  • Are Mariah And Pharell Together? (FALSE)

  • Mariah Continues Broadway Plans (DELAYED)
    April: Mariah Heads for Broadway
    MTV UK reports that Mariah will star in a Broadway musical and a follow-up made-for-TV movie.

  • Carey invests in her namesake wine (FALSE)
    Reports of Mariah wanting to invest in her namesake wine (Mariah Wine: 2002 Year Now Available) are denied by the wine distributor itself:
    April: They Call the Wine Mariah

    Collaboration Rumors:

  • Bryan Michael Cox Prepares for Mariah's Next Album (UNCONFIRMED)

  • Future Mariah & Jodeci Collaboration? (FALSE)

  • Mariah To Be Featured on Busta's New Album
    (FALSE)
    April: Mariah Tries Not To "Fight It" With Busta?

  • Mariah collaborates with The Game (FALSE)

  • Mary J. Blige considering touring with Mariah
    (FALSE)
    Later that month, Mary J. Blige went on TRL and confirmed that she is interested to tour with Mariah. However, this did not end up happening.
    Mary J. clears up Blige/Carey tour rumors
    • April
  • High Hopes for Mariah's Summer Tour (TRUE)

  • Mariah to Appear on Upcoming MTV Reality Cooking Show? (FALSE)

  • Caring Carey sticks up for Houston (FALSE)
    Mariah offers Whitney to do a duet?
    June: Carey Laughs Off Houston Duet Rumors

  • The NY Post reports that Mariah will entertain gay men on a Trans-Atlantic cruise (Sea Cruisers Court Mariah) but her publicist quickly denies the claim (No Cruise for Mariah) (FALSE)
    • May
  • Chris Brown to Open Mariah's Pepsi Smash Live Concert (TRUE)

  • Mariah is set to perform twice at NY's Madison Square Garden (FALSE)

  • Mariah to Star in a CBS Special? (DELAYED)
    Speculated after Mariah performed "We Belong Together" at the CBS Upfront event (YouTube Video).

  • Mariah's legs to be named "Celebrity Legs of a Goddess" (TRUE)
    While this specific item was true, it was later reported that Mariah took out a $1 billion insurance policy on her legs in light of her Gillette Legs of a Goddess campaign (Mariah: Gillette's New Leg Model?) (UNCONFIRMED)

    DOWNLOAD:
    Mariah Discusses $1 billion Rumor (May 30)
    • June
  • Lil-Jon to work with Mariah on upcoming album (FALSE)

  • Mariah Prefers "Pink" Food? (NY Daily News) (FALSE)
    Rumor Mill: Mariah Only Eats Purple Food
    The Sun reports that Mariah is on an all-purple food diet. This story continued spreading until Mariah finally laughed off the reports. In a July interview with Ryan Seacrest of KIIS FM, Mariah said: "Does that sound realistic to you?"

    Tour Rumors:

  • Mariah's "Adventures" Coming to Japan? (TRUE)

  • Megan Rochell to Join Mariah on Tour (FALSE)

  • Hershey Concert Cancelled? (TRUE)
    • July
  • Mariah Guests on DJ Clue's New Mixtape (TRUE)
    • December
  • Memoir of a Beauty School Dropout?
    (UNCONFIRMED)

  • New Mariah/Sean Paul Collaboration?
    (UNCONFIRMED)

  • Mariah to Perform Aboard the 'Flying Titanic'? (UNCONFIRMED)

  • Modest Mariah (UNCONFIRMED)
    Mariah to be fully clothed on the cover of Playboy?


    • Scandals
    Though Mariah tends to keep a positive, peaceful attitude, sometimes scandals erupt despite her best efforts. Newspapers were busy this year with Mariah's lawsuits, look, and relationships with other celebrities.

  • January: Mariah Carey Is Not Fat, She's Hot!
    March: Mariah At Oscar Parties: "Now I'm Fierce!"
    March: Mariah's Got It All Worked Out
    March: Mariah's New Skinny Bod!



    DOWNLOAD:
    Mariah Discusses Publicized Diet (June 9)


  • April: Strange interlude
    Elvis Duran of Z100 feels awkward during an interview with Mariah.

    DOWNLOAD:
    Mariah's Awkward Z100 Interview (April 5)


  • May: Mariah Responds to Aguilera's Accusations
    Mariah's elegant response to Aguilera's diss in GQ magazine.
    August: Aguilera Still Needing Attention
    November: Aguilera Acknowledges Mariah's Voice

    DOWNLOAD:
    Mariah Responds to Aguilera's Diss (May 16)


  • May: Mariah's 'Dinners With The Mafia'
    Mafia boss Greg DePalma says he dined with Mariah and ex-husband Tommy Mottola on several occasions.

  • June: Scam Claims Mariah Carey Performance

  • October: Mariah Cancels Hong Kong Concert
    Blame Flies After Mariah Hong Kong Cancellation
    November: Mariah Sues Hong Kong Promoter
    November: Mariah sues concert promoter for axed Hong Kong show

  • December: Mariah Carey battles porn star over stage name
    Mariah Takes on Porn Star
    Mary Carey Comments on the Lawsuit



    • Stay tuned for the rest of our 2006 Recap: Experiencing the Adventures!``xEEyZZZEuFpiCHzjJdV``x1167782230``x(default)``xMariah Daily Photos: Mariah in South Africa``xMaggie``xSinger Mariah Carey arrives at the opening of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls outside Johannesburg January 2, 2007. Winfrey started the private learning and residential institution for girls in grades 7-12 who show outstanding promise despite their social circumstances.

    ``xEEyZZyuFplLywKVIzz``x1167775108``x(default)``xYahoo! | Mariah Daily Happy New Year!``xMaggie``x

    On behalf of the staff at MariahDaily.com, we would like to wish all of our visitors a very Happy New Year! We thank you all for your continued support in 2006, and look forward to another exciting year in 2007. Tomorrow, we will be bringing you the first of a nine-part series called A 2006 Recap: Experiencing the Adventures, so make sure you check back for that! May 2007 bring you happiness and good times....and Mariah another #1 record!
    ``xEEyZZpkAplbBOxEGbg``x1167713708``x(default)``xMariah Daily Modest Mariah``xMaggie``xPage Six of the NY Post writes that Mariah will be on the cover of the March issue of Playboy (fully clothed). Please note that at this time that this is unconfirmed.
    Can't wait to see Mariah Carey naked in Playboy? Sorry, you won't. The voluptuous singer is set to appear on the March cover, but she didn't pose nude. "They are outtakes from an album cover shoot," said an insider.
    ``xEEyZVlEkZkkKvyGQMl``x1167592072``x(default)``xNY Post Mariah in South Africa ``xMaggie``xUS talkshow host Oprah Winfrey was in South Africa to throw a New Year's Eve party at the plush Sun City casino resort that was to be attended by some top Hollywood celebrities, according to news reports yesterday.

    Winfrey, who has set up a leadership school for girls and made several previous visits to the country, was seen at the resort north west of Johannesburg yesterday, the Sunday Times newspaper reported.

    Some of her guests, including actor Sidney Poitier, comedian Chris Rock and singers Mariah Carey and Mary J Blige were also spotted enjoying breakfast there, according to the report.

    Most of the guests are believed to have jetted into the country on Friday for a weekend at the 5,000 rand ($A1,141) a night resort with the wealthy talkshow host who reportedly paid for everything except the flights.

    Local media reported that details of the New Year's Eve function were wrapped in secrecy amid tight security at Sun City, which is part of the Sun International group.``xEEyZVlpyZkpJfmjVFh``x1167591472``x(default)``xThe Sydney Morning Herald Mariah Daily Idol: Heat II Begins``xMaggie``xCongratulations to the finalists from the HEAT I voting! Because we had a tie, 5 contestants from the HEAT I poll will be moving on to the final vote-off. They are:

    HEAT I FINALISTS
    1. Blondihess - Fly Like a Bird
    2. Amit - All I've Ever Wanted
    3. Carlos - Medley
    4. Adrian - Vision of Love
    5. Abed - My All

    This week, we are asking visitors to vote on the HEAT II finalists. The poll will be placed on the left hand side of the site. Please listen to each song carefully, choose your favorite, and cast your vote! Those top 4 with the most votes (3 male, 1 female) from the heat will go into the finalists vote-off!

    DOWNLOAD: Heat II Finalists
    1. Chris - Make It Happen (Male)
    2. Daniel - My All (Male, Sweden)
    3. Emmanuel - We Belong Together (Male, Phillipines)
    4. Javier - No Te Olvides Jamas (DFAU - Spanish) (Male, Spain)
    5. Jeremy - Outside (Male, IL, USA) (YouTube Video)
    6. Jeremie - Hero (Male, France) (YouTube Video)
    7. Jesus - Hero (Male, Spain)
    8. Johnny - We Belong Together (Male) (YouTube Video)
    9. Cathy - Through the Rain (Female, France)
    10. Christine - Forever (Female, Germany)
    11. Helen - Hero (Female, Germany)

    Or, if you would rather, you may download all the entries in a single RAR file. Good luck to all the contestants!``xEEyZVFVZpFzeDtmOZC``x1167523620``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah at the Belly Up Club``xMaggie``xMariah kicked it up with friends and family at the Belly Up club in Aspen on December 23rd following a performance by Method Man and Redman. She looked relaxed in white sunglasses and layered tank tops. Below are photos from the event.

    ``xEEyZVFVuAFWYdPmyQL``x1167523500``x(default)``xMariah Connection | DivaMC Mariah Miscellaneous``xMaggie``x
  • American Idol host Ryan Seacrest hopes to get a kiss from Christina Aguilera this year. "Last year I got lucky with Mariah (Carey)," he said," so hopefully at that moment she's right there."

  • Mariah was ranked #10 in the Yahoo! Top Celebrity searches of 2006. Click here to see the full list.

  • X-Factor contestant Leona Lewis has been gaining a lot of buzz lately after Simon Cowell and others have frequently compared her to Mariah. Below are some of the highlights from the X-Factor episodes where the judges describe Leona as the "next Mariah Carey":

    Chiquitita performance:
    Louie: "Leona, you always do a good job. I thought last week you're absolutely brilliant. Tonight(however, in a negative tone), it was a little bit like Mariah Carey singing an Abba song."
    Audience: "Boo"
    Leona barged in and said, "Mariah Carey is a brilliant artist!"
    Simon, defending Mariah, in a sarcastic tone: "Leona, I love Louie saying you sound like Mariah Carey as a negative (smirk)... that's terrible."

    I'll Be There performance:
    Louie: "Hey Leona, what a fantastic way to end the first round! You know, You're a great singer, you're a class act, you look fantastic, you know. Only word of caution, don't oversing like Mariah Carey or Christina, be your own voice 'cause you have the talent to be fantastic. Well done!"
    Simon, defending Leona and Mariah: "Leona, everything you heard from Sharon and Louie actually is irrelevant. And I tell you why, because it is very rare in this country that somebody like you comes along because you are special. And that's what it's all about. AND LOUIE, WITH THE GREATEST OF RESPECT, I DON'T THINK YOU'RE IN THE POSITION TONIGHT TO ADVISE ON VOCALS."

    All By Myself performance:
    Louie:"That was an amazing, emotional, and a powerful performance! And you're the first girl I've heard in UK that I can compare with Celine Dion, MARIAH CAREY, and Christina"

    Without You performance:
    Louie: "After that performance, I think UK has found itself a new kind of Mariah Carey/Celine Dion, something we haven't had for a very, very long time"

  • Becky has created an online store with Mariah-inspired merchandise. Click here to check out her store!``xEEyZVpplulCvYpQWfd``x1167511648``x(default)``xForbes.com | Jim | Myks | Becky In 'Peak' Condition``xMaggie``x
    People.com comments on Mariah's look at her holiday party on December 26th:

    As Aspen Peak's holiday issue cover girl, Mariah Carey works the snow-bunny look at a fete thrown in her honor by the magazine at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen on Tuesday.``xEEyZuAAyFyTcVrBDeO``x1167510436``x(default)``xPeople.com Mary Carey Comments on the Lawsuit``xMaggie``xTMZ.com has a new video of Mary Carey tellling reporters how she feels about Mariah's lawsuit.
    TMZ caught up with porn star Mary Carey last night outside of Koi restaurant, where Mary was knocking back a few to get over the papers filed against her by near-namesake Mariah Carey.

    Apparently, Mimi doesn't like getting confused with Mary and has opposed Mary's request to trademark the name. Mary says Mariah is "Crazy! She's Crazy! Mary's my name!"

    While TMZ cameras rolled, Mary fielded a phone call informing her that one of her spurned "stalkers" has issued a press release in support of Mariah. Her bubbly attitude seemed to burst.

    The PR Inside has an article discussing the "truth" behind Mary Carey according to her friend Mark J. Behar. ``xEEyZuAAkkZewupQGSU``x1167510027``x(default)``x TMZ.com | PR Inside Mariah to Perform Aboard the 'Flying Titanic'? ``xMaggie``xRussian oligarchs plan to repeat last year’s festivities. In the very beginning of 2006 they joined an Arab sheikh on board his luxurious plane. They traveled to the Antarctic in a company of US singer Tina Turner. For 2007 they are to board the “Flying Titanic” too to enjoy a pool, a game of bowling and super first class dinner in a plane restaurant.

    Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Justin Timberlake will be entertaining the VIPs during the flight. The powers-that-be will land in Iceland where they will be comfortably accommodated in a castle of ice surrounded by the scenery from The Lord of the Rings movie. The luxury plane will be carrying 160 passengers in total. The cheapest ticket for only three days costs 125,000 euros. The most expensive one is evaluated at 700,000 euros.``xEEyZuVykyEwAGdrHwt``x1167467061``x(default)``xPravda Mariah Hosts Holiday Party in Aspen``xMaggie``xOn December 26, Mariah hosted the Niche Media and Hendrix Vodka Holiday Party at the Jerome Hotel in Aspen. The event showcased her cover appearance on Aspen Peak magazine as well as promoted her upcoming movie Tennessee. Below are photos from the party.





    Be sure to check out our Photo Gallery with more pictures from the event!``xEEyZuFuFkpeAhMshtP``x1167445120``x(default)``xMariah Daily Lambs: Will NOT Be Silenced``xMaggie``xMariah fans are included in Blender's Rock's Awesomely Demented Fans:

    Mariah's Lambs are more than just devoted fans-- they're a support group she counts on to ride out the valleys in her roller-coaster career. Carey recently admitted to getting through the tough times by poring over the elaborate scrapbooks that fans have sent her, and the Lambs also organize campaigns to undermind her pop rival Madonna. They stuck with her even after her disastrous 2001 biopic Glitter, and in 2006 launched "The Glitter Project," a plan to buy multiple copies of the accompanying album and shoot the commercial dud to the top of the charts on Mariah's birthday, five years after its release (they failed).

    Justify your love: "Mariah knows how to touch people through her music," says Tahiana D'egmont, a 21-year-old marketing coordinator who runs a fan site. "After she touches you like that, it's impossible not to form an attachment to her."``xEEyZFyElEkMvTAqAxy``x1167372612``x(default)``xBlender | ScottKessinger Mariah Takes on Porn Star``xMaggie``xTheSmokingGun.com has posted a copy of the legal filing Mariah's company, Automatic Princess Holdings, has filed against adult entertainment star Mary Carey.

    After threatening legal action to protect her valuable name from an encroaching porn star, Mariah Carey yesterday filed a formal opposition to the bid by actress (and former California gubernatorial candidate) Mary Carey to trademark her stage name. In a notice filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the pop singer's company, Automatic Princess Holdings, argues that Mary Carey's bid to trademark her name for use in adult films, DVDs, cassettes, computer programs, and other commercial endeavors is likely to result in confusion for the consumer.

    The public, Mariah Carey contends, is "likely to mistakenly associate the goods offered" by Mary Carey--whose real name is Mary Cook--with the performer's "goods and services." The December 27 notice of opposition, a copy of which you'll find below, requests that Mary Carey's trademark attempt be rejected by USPTO officials.

    Mary Carey, 26, has appeared in films like "Hot Showers 6" and "Lesbian Big Boob Bangeroo 2," and received 11,000 votes in her 2003 election won by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mariah Carey, 36, is, as her filing notes, "a world-famous singer, musical performer, and celebrity." She also appeared in the 2001 film "Glitter."

    To see the 7-page legal report, click here.``xEEyZFVVkZZTThverwo``x1167366077``x(default)``xThe Smoking Gun Diana Ross Would Love to Give Mariah Singing Lessons``xMaggie``xDiana Ross would love to give Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera singing lessons.

    The music legend is very impressed by the current crop of female singers and insists she would be happy to give up her time to educate any of them privately.

    She said: "I enjoy Beyoncé's music and admire Alicia Keyes, Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey. I'm ready to give advice and support to any of them that wants that. Because Mariah used to ask when I would spend time with her, I am available to discuss what it takes."

    The 62-year-old singer says one thing the younger divas could learn from her is how to be a true professional.

    She said: "I am an extremely organised person. I think I have a good work ethic."``xEEyZFVVEuVgigCwuDZ``x1167365945``x(default)``xThe Post Chronicle Happy Holidays from Mariah Daily!``xMaggie``x
    We would like to wish all our visitors Happy Holidays and thank you for all your support this past year. We look forward to supporting Mariah with you in 2007. Don't forget to cast your vote in the 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol!

    Mariah is currently in Aspen, CO celebrating the holiday season -- check out the new photo of her doing some holiday shopping!

    ``xEEyZppEyZlauPATpDc``x1167012478``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah Daily Idol: Finalists Announced!``xMaggie``x


    We are pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol. We apologize for the delay in this announcement. We would like to thank everyone who submitted an entry to the contest. This year had an unprecedented amount of entries, and we were impressed by all of them. There was a huge variety of entries from all over the world, in different languages, and different styles. Many people put some unique twists to Mariah's classic songs! A special thank you to John Morato from Spain who sent in a wonderful compilation video!

    Because we had so many noteworthy entries this year, we are changing the voting to accomodate for the number of finalists. Voting for winners will take place in three heats, with different finalists each week. The top four vote-getters (3 male, 1 female) from each group will go into the finalists vote-off! As a result, we have changed the schedule as follows:

  • December 23 - December 30: Heat I Voting
  • December 30 - January 6: Heat II Voting
  • January 6 - January 13: Heat III Voting
  • January 13 - January 20 Final Voting
  • January 21st, 2007: Winners announced!

    The following is a list of the 33 finalists with a schedule on when they will be voted on. The finalists are in alphabetical order to make the voting as unbiased as possible.

    HEAT I
    1. Abed - My All (Male, France)
    2. Ace - Love Takes Time (Male, Vietnam)
    3. Adis - Vanishing (Male, Germany)
    4. Adrian - Vision of Love (Male, CA, USA)
    5. Amit - All I've Ever Wanted (Male, Israel)
    6. Ben - I'll Be There (Male, UK)
    7. Carl - Rainbow (Male, Australia)
    8. Carlos - Baby (Don't Shake Me Off) & Circles Medley (Male, Peru)
    9. Anyaa - We Belong Together (Female, Slovenia)
    10. Adelyne - Hero (Female, France)
    11. Blondihess - Fly Like a Bird (Female)

    HEAT II
    1. Chris - Make It Happen (Male)
    2. Daniel - My All (Male, Sweden)
    3. Emmanuel - We Belong Together (Male, Phillipines)
    4. Javier - No Te Olvides Jamas (DFAU - Spanish) (Male, Spain)
    5. Jeremy - Outside (Male, IL, USA)
    6. Jeremie - Hero (Male, France)
    7. Jesus - Hero (Male, Spain)
    8. Johnny - We Belong Together (Male)
    9. Cathy - Through the Rain (Female, France)
    10. Christine - Forever (Female, Germany)
    11. Helen - Hero (Female, Germany)

    HEAT III
    1.Juan - Mine Again (Male, Indonesia)
    2. Kyle - We Belong Together (Male, UK)
    3. Mark - Prisoner (Male, Canada)
    4. Matthew - We Belong Together & DFAU (Male, RI, USA)
    5. Michael - My All (Male, CT, USA)
    6. Mike - Melt Away (Male, Canada)
    7. Ricardo - Vision of Love (Male)
    8. Tristram - Reflections (Male, CA, USA)
    9. Free Vogue - Make It Happen (Carlos, Raquel, and Aday, Spain)
    10. Laura - We Belong Together (Female, Spain)
    11. Lisa - Hero (Female, UK)

    This week, we are asking visitors to vote on the HEAT I finalists. The poll will be placed on the left hand side of the site. Please listen to each song carefully, choose your favorite, and cast your vote! Those top 4 with the most votes (3 male, 1 female) from the heat will go into the finalists vote-off!

    DOWNLOAD: Heat I Finalists
  • 1. Abed - My All
  • 2. Ace - Love Takes Time
  • 3. Adis - Vanishing
  • 4. Adrian - Vision of Love
  • 5. Amit - All I've Ever Wanted
  • 6. Ben - I'll Be There
  • 7. Carl - Rainbow
  • 8. Carlos - Baby (Don't Shake Me Off) & Circles Medley
  • 9. Anyaa - We Belong Together
  • 10. Adelyne - Hero
  • 11. Blondihess - Fly Like a Bird

    Or, if you would rather, you may also download the songs as a RAR file and listen to them all at once. Thank you again to everyone who participated in the contest!``xEEyylAAAVlFprxNncc``x1166910758``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah-Oh-Meter: Rate Her Snow Look!``xMaggie``x
  • People.com: In pure Mariah style, the singer braved the snowiest night in Aspen Wednesday to party with friends and family. Carey kept warm in a very tight leather jacket, second-skin black pants, high heels and dark oversized shades. (So what if it was at nighttime -- and snowing?!). We love how delicately she carries her glass of champagne through the flurries. What a trooper! On a scale of One being Congresswoman conservative, and Ten being ready for her video vixen close-up, we'd give this look a Six. Afterall, she's gonna get a serious draft unless she zips up more! Tell us: On a scale of one to Ten, how would you rate Mariah's oh-factor in this look? To see more Mariah in "Off the Rack" click here.

  • NY Daily News: Mariah Carey, who's in Aspen now to host a party for Aspen Peak magazine, is getting in some fun before starting ­production next month on "Tennessee." She plays a country-and-Western singer. Producer Lee Daniels tells us, "I think she could have a country crossover career. I'm hoping she'll write a couple of songs for the movie." Meanwhile, Daniels is celebrating the success of his movie "Shadowboxer," which has become one of the top indie DVD releases of 2006. It stars Oscar nominee Helen Mirren.

  • MTV News: Mariah Carey plans a roll in the snow. She told local publication Aspen Peak that while she won't be skiing much, she does have some festive plans for the cold powder. "I'm not a great skier at all," she said in the magazine's winter issue. "I take one run and ski in an outfit that's cute." So why Aspen? "I love having a white Christmas. I love the vibe of Aspen. ... I have a sense of feeling at home there." When in the snowy, mile-high town, Carey plans to do as the Aspenites do — or at least as she's been told they do. "I like to get out of the hot tub and roll in the snow. Someone told me that was a tradition in Aspen, but maybe they were lying to me. It's a tradition for us to have Santa Claus-looking bikinis, jump in the hot tub and roll in the fresh snow."

  • Rocky Mountain News: Mariah Carey plans to host an invite-only Boxing Day party at the Hotel Jerome on Dec. 26 to talk about her new CD and part in the movie Tennessee.

  • Below are some high-quality photos of Mariah in Aspen on Wednesday, December 20th, 2006. Many thanks to Mariah Connection for the pictures.



    ``xEEyylFpAFAPslDTBhR``x1166841739``x(default)``xTara | Lisa Billboard Updates``xMaggie``x
  • Here are Mariah's Billboard chart positions for the magazine's issue date December 30, 2006.

    Merry Christmas ▲5
    Pop Catalog Albums: #17 (Last Week #12, 98 weeks)
    Top Holiday Albums: #20 (Last Week #18, 146 weeks)
    Sales this week: 23,461 (-8%)
    Total sales: 4,772,786

    All I Want For Christmas Is You ●
    Hot Digital Songs: #7 (Last Week #8, 15 weeks)
    Hot Digital Tracks: #5 (Last Week #5, 19 weeks)
    Hot Ringtones: #18 (Last Week #15, 3 weeks)
    Hot Singles Recurrent: #1 (Last Week #1, 24 weeks)
    Hot 100 Recurrent Airplay: #3 (Last Week #6, 21 weeks)
    Hot Adult Contemporary Recurrents: #10 (Last Week #15, 27 weeks)
    Downloads this week: 46,033 (-6%)
    Total downloads: 502,578

    Fly Like A Bird
    Hot Adult R&B Airplay: #7 (Last Week #5, 41 weeks)
    Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: #41 (Last Week #40, 43 weeks)

  • 2006 Year-End Charts
    Most Played on the Radio
    Mediabase, the radio industry's leading airplay monitoring service, has released its year-end charts featuring the most played songs, artists and record labels of 2006.

    Mariah Carey is the #8 most played artist on the radio for 2006 with 601,178 radio spins!

    Billboard Year-End Tour Chart
    Mariah's tour is placed at #25 with the following statistics:
    Total Gross: $26,389,048
    Attendance / Capacity: 341,104 / 362,248 (94.16%)
    Sellouts / Shows: 7 / 28 (25%)

    Billboard Year-End Music Charts
    Top Artists: #26
    Top Female Artists: #8
    Top Billboard 200 Artists: #10
    Top Billboard 200 Female Artists: #4
    Top Billboard 100 Artists: #30
    Top Billboard 100 Female Artists: #10
    Top Albums: #11 (The Emancipation of Mimi)
    Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: #7 (The Emancipation of Mimi)
    Club Play: #3 (Don't Forget About Us)
    Hot 100: #50 (Don't Forget About Us)
    Hot 100 Airplay: #14 (Don't Forget About Us)
    R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: #21 (Don't Forget About Us)
    Hot Adult R&B Songs: #4 (Fly Like A Bird)

  • 2006 Catalogue Sales
    1. Greatest Hits: 114,520 (186,485)
    2. Merry Christmas: 112,635 (174,180)
    3. #1s: 34,895 (88,930)
    4. Glitter: 18,845 (11,060)
    5. Remixes: 17,325 (29,475)
    6. Butterfly: 12,790 (16,075)
    7. Charmbracelet: 10,500 (17,365)
    8. Music Box: 7,535 (11,555)
    9. Rainbow: 7,040 (9,705)
    10. Daydream: 5,595 (7,925)
    11. Mariah Carey: 4,635 (5,970)
    12. Emotions: 1,705 (1,800)
    13. MTV Unplugged EP: 1,025 (1,370)
    *Number in parenthesis indicates 2005 sales.
    ``xEEyylFpZyFXGtmnYzW``x1166841563``x(default)``xPR Newswire | All My Mariah | HolidayGuy | bks New Mariah/Sean Paul Collaboration?``xMaggie``xIt seems that Sean Paul will be going in the studio after the New Year with Mariah Carey to record a song called "Swing it Home" or "Swing it on Home".

    Please note we are not able to confirm the above information. It was sent to us from a source in Atlantic Records. We will of course keep you updated on any news regarding this.
    ``xEEyylFpyZlNXvJWOxa``x1166841478``x(default)``xEddie Update on Mariah's Tour DVD``xMaggie``xUniversal Italy has revealed the following update regarding Mariah's tour DVD:

    "It will consist of a live concert event from Anaheim California, Mariah performing all of her stellar hits with prestigious guest stars. Deluxe 2 disc package, disc one the concert with a bonus disc featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, 4 karaoke songs, and more."

    The release is scheduled for the 3rd quarter of 2007.``xEEyylFpykEnJhZYRgf``x1166841421``x(default)``xThe Glittering Forum Mariah Miscellaneous``xMaggie``x
  • AOL Music News: The Recording Academy, together with CBS Corp. and Yahoo Inc., is holding a contest to find an unsigned artist to perform with the 25-year-old "SexyBack" singer at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, to air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 11.

    Contestants are being asked to submit a 60-second video clip of them singing one of nine songs selected by Timberlake, all of which have won Grammys. Among the songs to be performed for the audition tape is Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love".

  • The Voice: Stop-and-start pop singer Jamelia was rubbished by X-Factor icon Simon Cowell last week, after she made unflattering comments about his protg Leona Lewis. Jamelia said that Leona would never make it in the music industry, calling her old fashioned while comparing her to a Mariah Carey of the early 1990s.

  • Top-40 News: StarStyle's partnership with Universal Music Group enables them to provide video content of UMG recording artists via the Internet. Additionally, UMG - whose artists include trendsetters Lindsay Lohan, Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood and the Pussycat Dolls - will work with StarStyle staff to identify branded products featured in the music videos. Until now, many apparel brands have given their clothes to music videos to reap free product placement and generate buzz, especially for new lines. StarStyle benefits brands by allowing them to clearly identify themselves and to give consumers a direct purchase opportunity, while also helping labels and artists by creating new revenue streams. Artists also benefit by creating a deeper one-to-one relationship with their fans.

  • Mariah Carey has been short listed for AskMen.com’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007. The 170 finalists have been selected, and now it’s up to you to help determine the final 99. The purpose of the poll is to find out which of these women AskMen.com readers consider to be the “full package” – The picture of charisma, intelligence, humor, self-sufficiency, and physical appeal. In essence, who among them best exemplifies the ideal woman?

    In 2006, more than 2 million votes were cast, and Jessica Alba emerged with the crown of Most Desirable Woman. Now, it's time to determine 2007's titleholder. Browse through the nominees in each of three categories, rate each on an ascending scale of 1 to 10, then check back at the end of January 2007 as we reveal your No. 1 pick.

    Do you want Mariah Carey to make the final cut? Be sure to spread the news and vote for her by Clicking here.

  • Click here to read how elementary school students in North Lake Tahoe are dancing to the beat of Mariah!

  • Many thanks to Mariah's Official Site for selecting Mariah Daily as the first "Site of the Month". The new MariahCarey.com is absolutely splendid looking!

  • Thank you to all our visitors who responded to our poll: Which upcoming project are you most looking forward to? Below are the results:

  • New Studio Album - 49.45% (2,774 votes)
  • "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour DVD - 29.06% (1,630 votes)
  • "Tennessee" (The Film) - 11.25% (631 votes)
  • CBS TV Special - 5.49% (308 votes)
  • Fragrance - 4.76% (267 votes)

    Total number of votes: 5,610``xEEyylFpulFLnlsluhL``x1166841283``x(default)``xRobert | Lisa | Andre Screen Captures from Mariah's Christmas Videos``xMaggie``xCheck out the lovely screen captures that Varune has prepared from Mariah's Christmas videos: "Joy To The World (Celebration Mix)" and "O Holy Night (2000)"







    ``xEEyylkAyZECVFHlXJP``x1166840471``x(default)``xVarune 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol``xMaggie``x


    Due to an overwhelming response as well as many entries submitted after the deadline, we will be announcing the finalists for the 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol on Friday, December 22nd. Check back then for this year's list of finalists!``xEEyyyyEFpFksFYCrpc``x1166672103``x(default)``xMariah Daily Leona Will be the Next Mariah``xCasey``xThe X Factor queen has what it takes to break the States...

    Leona Lewis, X Factor's first female winner, is being lined up to steal Mariah Carey's crown.

    Simon Cowell has revealed Clive Davis, the chief of J Records in the US (home to Alicia Keys and Whitney Houston among others) has told him he wants to make the gorgeous 21-year-old with the enormous pipes a huge star on the other side of the pond.

    Simon said, "Leona has a commitment to go and see Clive. It's an amazing opportunity. I believe she'll be up there with Mariah and Whitney. It's a fairytale ending."

    Which means we could be seeing lovely Le, like Mariah, linking up with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Snoop Dogg in future.

    After scooping 60% of the votes and winning a £1million record deal during Saturday's final, Leona has since admitted she came close to jacking a singing career in all together.

    "I was so down at getting nowhere that I was about to give it all up and then I had one more chance - the X Factor audition," she said.

    "Now look at what there is for me, it's almost too much to take in. I wanna do this for the rest of my life."

    Ahh.. Let's just hope Leona never goes all Carey-style diva on us...``xEEyyuVlAEkedIHipwz``x1166469712``x(default)``xMTV UK Download: Mariah on VH1's The Fabulous Life``xCasey``xClick on the link below to download a video clip of VH1's The Fabulous Life of Filthy Rich Celebrity Moguls featuring Mariah.



    [ Download: Mariah on VH1's The Fabulous Life ]

    Many thanks to Minh and Moony!``xEEyyEFAuEkrUblXkIh``x1166150212``x(default)``xMoony | Minh Memoir of a Beauty School Dropout?``xCasey``xMariah Carey's manager, Benny Medina, is pitching a lifestyle type book cum pseudo memoir titled "500 Hours." These are the hours Mariah ostensibly went to beauty school just for the heck of it and she now intends to turn her experience into literature. Well, maybe not literature, but at the very least -- valuable tips.``xEEyypVyypViXxUmSND``x1166067405``x(default)``xVariety Carey Conquering Christmas``xCasey``x
  • Mariah continues to have commercial success this holiday season. Merry Christmas and her holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is you" are both doing extremely well on the iTunes song and album charts:

    --"All I Want For Christmas Is You" is #4 on the overall song chart and #1 on the holiday song chart
    --Merry Christmas is #20 on the overall album chart and #6 on the holiday album chart
    --"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is #29 on the Holiday song chart

  • Singer-Songwriter Lara Fabian wrote a message on her website in which she mentions Mariah:

    "As for Xmas music, even though people might see me as a girl living in the past (don’t care), Mariah Carey’s Xmas album is still a jewel, otherwise, Harry Connick Junior’s is as sweet as a Candy, Take 6 also… Well, I’ve said earlier I’d stop talking."

  • Teddy Geiger recorded a cover of "All I Want For Christmas Is You." A clip of the song can be heard on iTunes as a part of his newly-released "Snow Blankets the Night" EP.

  • Click here to see a swing version of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" performed by "5 In Love" on a charity show on Austrian TV.

  • European fans - Click here to participate in Heroes of Mariah's "Mariah Christmas Force" project.

  • "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is the #5 most downloaded ringtone in Belgium.

  • "Merry Christmas" has re-entered the charts in Italy this week at #75. Last year, it peaked at #93.

  • Click on the thumbnail below to see the wonderful Christmas wallpaper made by Marcone:

    ``xEEyypVVVuZYnthfXZI``x1166066347``x(default)``xGreg | mariah2g | Heroes of Mariah | Vag | Leo Billboard Updates``xCasey``x
  • Here are Mariah's Billboard chart positions for the magazine's issue date December 16, 2006.

    Merry Christmas ▲5
    Comprehensive Albums: #73 (17 weeks on chart)
    Pop Catalog Albums: #13 (96 weeks on chart)
    Top R&b/Hip-Hop Catalog Albums: #1 (66 weeks on chart)
    Top Holiday Albums: #20 (144 weeks on chart)
    Top Digital Albums: #24 (5 weeks on chart)

    Fly Like A Bird
    Hot Adult R&B Airplay: #5 (39 weeks on chart)
    Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: #37 (41 weeks on chart)
    Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: #36 (41 weeks on chart)

    All I Want For Christmas Is You ●
    Hot Digital Songs: #9 (13 weeks on chart)
    Hot Singles Recurrent: #1 (22 weeks on chart)
    Hot 100 Recurrent Airplay: #7 (19 weeks on chart)
    Hot Adult Contemporary Recurrents: #13 (25 weeks on chart)
    Downloads this week: 48,979 (+23%)
    Total downloads: 456,545

    We Belong Together ▲3
    Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrents: #23 (36 weeks on chart)
    Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrent Airplay: #22 (32 weeks on chart)

  • Below are the download figures for Mariah's singles from "The Emancipation of Mimi" as of November 12th, 2006.

    --It's Like That: 349,200
    --We Belong Together: 879,000
    --Shake It Off: 477,900
    --Don't Forget About Us: 347,780
    --Say Somethin': 69,400
    --Fly Like a Bird: 21,200

    From Chart Beat Chat:

  • Call out the "Ghostbusters!" Beyonce doesn't seem to have any "Superstition" about the number 13 because the 13-letter "Irreplaceable" breaks a six-way tie for the longest single word title to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100. That must be an "Unbelievable" "Heartbreaker" for the six acts that used to share that record with 12-letter one-word titles. But Beyonce can take some "Satisfaction" that she was part one of those acts on Destiny's Child's "Bootylicious."

  • Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" made it to No. 1 on the Hot 100 this week and that rewrites chart history. In terms of female songwriters, Beyonce moves ahead of Janet Jackson and Carole King and is tied for third place with Diane Warren for nine No. 1s. Madonna is credited with 10 and Mariah Carey has 16.

    Now that "Irreplaceable" has ascended to the top, Beyonce has received songwriting credit for three songs in the same calendar year. The only other women to do that are Mariah Carey (in 1991) and Carole King (in 1971). Quite an accomplishment in a business dominated by men!

  • Kire Veljanovski from Macedonia asks:
    I'm familiar with the fact that Christmas albums and singles which are old [are not eligible for] the current charts, but I don't see why they aren't. If the charts should be a representation of what is popular and true in the music biz, why shouldn't seasonal albums count when in fact they are popular, even if it may be for three or four weeks?

    For example, why shouldn't Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" be eligible to chart even for a few weeks?

    Last year it was No. 1 on the digital chart and surely would have had a great chart position on the Hot 100. The song is popular and in my opinion everything that the public buys or likes should be noted.

    Fred Bronson of Billboard's Chart Beat Chat answers:
    I realize that from the point of view of a chart fan, or a fan of a specific artist like Mariah Carey, it seems unfair that a song like "All I Want for Christmas Is You" isn't eligible to chart on the Hot 100.

    And that prompts me to repeat something I've said many times in this column: the main purpose of the charts is to serve the music business. They are a tool for the industry so record companies, radio stations and retailers (among others) can measure how product is performing in the marketplace. Charts like the Hot 100 are designed to measure the success of current product, as opposed to catalog product. ``xEEyypVVEVybsUPNFSy``x1166065956``x(default)``xVag | HolidayGuy | Jason | Kire Vote for Mariah``xCasey``x
  • Click here to vote for Mariah's "Shake It Off" as Favorite R&B Song for The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards. Tune in to see if MC wins her first-ever People's Choice Award when the ceremony airs live on CBS Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 9:00pm ET.

  • Click here to vote for Mariah (in her "Say Somethin'" video) as your all-time favorite diva. Catch Logo's Ultimate Divas Weekend December 16th and 17th to see if "Say Somethin'" made The Click List's top ten diva videos.

  • Click here to vote for Mariah as the hottest celebrity of 2006 on the "SuperiorPics" Celebrity forums.``xEEyypuAEkuvLBZdpgK``x1166059924``x(default)``xRobert | Jeremy What's with all the Mariah Carey haters?``xCasey``xShe attracts almost universal hatred and yet sells millions of records. Can I be the only one out there who thinks Mimi's music is really rather good?

    There are certain stars in pop the public loves to hate - almost murderously, it sometimes seems. At the moment, for some people it's Pete Doherty. Others still wish to burn Phil Collins alive. Personally, I want to give Chris Martin a really thorough slapping whenever I see him doing his "look at me, I'm a hugely sensitive showman" routine on telly.

    One star who attracts almost universal contempt these days seems to be Mariah Carey. Her very name is almost a cuss word, in middle-class circles at any rate. (At our office party this year, guests have been invited to run up CDs of a couple of tunes to rock the room, with just one proviso: no Mariah Carey. All I Want for Christmas is You was also named the worst Christmas song ever in yesterday's Observer Music Monthly.

    And this hate will almost certainly find further fuel from the weekend's news that Mimi is to sue porn star Mary Carey (to stop her trademarking the very similar-sounding name on the grounds that customers might confuse the two, thereby defaming her own "brand"). As a legal action it does sound like a fairly classic "only in America" legal case, particularly if you look - as in the interest of research, you understand, I did - at how very unlike the two Careys look. No link there, you might have noticed - you'll just have to google for Mary yourself. This is a family blog.

    But back to the better known Carey. While I do find the tales of her prima-donnish behaviour, her ridiculous demands for grand luxuries in hotels, etc amusing - I can't share the hatred so many people seem to have for her music. (And, since she's obviously emotionally vulnerable, I get a bit irritated at the public venom directed at a fragile nature.) People have actually said to me, in conversations about music when I've enthused about my taste for R'n'B, "I don't believe it, next thing you'll be telling me you like Mariah Carey!"

    The thing is, actually, I really do. I'm not a fan of her work while she was the property of Tommy Mottola, the Columbia records executive who star-spotted her, then became her husband while still managing her career. It's aimed at the mass market in a shameless way that deploys Carey's astonishing singing range to fake up strong emotion, and it's often nauseating.

    However, since she and Mottola separated in 1996 and Carey was able to incorporate her love for hip-hop into the songs, she has just got better and better. The single We Belong Together is plainly one of the very best pop songs recorded in the last 20 years. Yet I can remember a lot of people, after Live 8, saying it was the most appalling thing they saw all day. I saw the performance too, and I thought it was great.

    Tell me: am I entirely alone in recognising how good she is? Millions and millions of people buy her records - so why does my love for these songs feel like such a lonely passion?``xEEyypuZkEFObpibTyB``x1166058013``x(default)``xGuardian Unlimited | Heroes of Mariah DJ Clue Talks About Working with Mariah``xCasey``xIn a recent interview to promote his upcoming album "The Professional 3," DJ Clue was asked about working with Mariah.

    Q: Whose idea was it to do the remix of Mariah Carey’s Don’t Forget about Us?
    A: Me and Mariah came up with that together. It features Styles P and Fabolous. It has the vibe of the We Belong Together remix. You can check the new remix on iTunes and it’s on my new album as well.

    Q: What is it like working with Mariah?
    A: Mariah is cool and she’s fun to be around, we’ve been friends for a while now and work well together. She brings Jack [her dog] to the studio all the time. I’m supposed to get with her this weekend to work on something for her new album. Once she has an idea we work quick. It’s going to be some hot, hip hop music. I’m hopefully going to do a few tracks on that project. It was a good experience DJ’ing for her Emancipation of Mimi tour because the crowd was hype.``xEEyypuyyFZEmfwgamN``x1166057437``x(default)``xHeroes of Mariah | Rashmi Shastri Mariah on Japanese 'Blenda' Cover``xCasey``xAll of Mariah's fans in Japan - be sure to check out Mariah on the cover of the January issue of the popular magazine Blenda. Click on the thumbnail below for an enlarged view.

    ``xEEyypuVAuyemJONEJG``x1166056746``x(default)``xMariahCarey.com | Golden Petals Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Is Best-Selling Holiday Ringtone Ever``xCasey``xYuletide Classic Becomes First & Only Seasonal Mastertone To Achieve RIAA Certification

    America's cell phones are ringing with the seasonal sounds of Mariah Carey's holiday classic, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," the first and only seasonal Mastertone to achieve an RIAA certification. The Mastertone has been certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 units.

    "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was first heard as a key track on Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas album. Originally released in 1994, Merry Christmas has gone one to become one of the top-selling holiday collections of all time, selling more than 11 million copies worldwide while earning 5x platinum certification from the RIAA. The album is currently #24 on the SoundScan Digital Albums chart and #13 on the Top Catalog Albums chart.

    "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is currently #9 on the SoundScan Top 200 Hot Digital Tracks chart while another Mariah holiday standard, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," has just entered that chart at #171.

    To hear Mariah's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" ringtone, please visit http://www.sonymusicbox.com and find out how to purchase it for your cellphone.

    Cingular is offering Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" as a free "answertone" to its customers until December 27, 2006.``xEEyypEZFFkDbtncvIi``x1166028132``x(default)``xPR Newswire Tennessee Update``xMaggie``xAaron Woodley, the director of Mariah's upcoming film Tennessee has said that filming for the movie will begin January 16th in New Mexico. As previously reported, Mariah will play the part of Krystal Evans, a waitress who is trying to an escape her abusive husband and aspire towards a country singing career. Keep checking for more updates!

    Edit: AOL Black Voices is now reporting that hip-hop mogul Damon Dash is set to be an executive producer for the film. "'Tennessee,' the forthcoming Daniels-helmed drama with Mariah Carey and James D'Arcy attached, is set to start shooting next month. Dash said he will executive produce that project, as well," the article states.

    Mariah appeared in Dash's last film State Property 2 as a disgruntled diva. Keep checking back for updates on Tennessee!``xEEyVlAppkZvkCYqsOf``x1165900827``x(default)``xAaron Woodley| mcharms2003 | AOL Black Voices MTV Reminisces About Mariah's Acting Debut``xCasey``xSure, the movie-career launches of Madonna ("Desperately Seeking Susan"), Jewel ("Ride With the Devil") and Faith Hill ("The Stepford Wives") didn't exactly go according to plan, but no one has ever walked headfirst into a career-trashing truck quite like Mariah did with "Glitter" (2001). Limping into theaters amid her musical meltdown, the 9/11 attacks and her attempts to sell ice cream, "Glitter" probably would have gotten lost in the shuffle even if it were good, but oh, was it bad. Carey has since reinvented herself successfully from a musical point of view, but after the merciless drubbing that tarnished "Glitter," it's doubtful that we'll ever see another movie from Mimi.``xEEyVlFlyEFEfTXJsvN``x1165849413``x(default)``xMTV Movie News Mariah Carey battles porn star over stage name``xCasey``xGrammy-winning pop singer Mariah Carey is trying to block porn star-turned politician Mary Carey from trademarking her similar-sounding stage name, saying that fans could get the two performers confused.

    But the adult film actress, whose real name is Mary Cook, said on Friday that she would not be intimidated by the international superstar and will press forward with her trademark application.

    "I'm ready to battle Mariah over this because I've been Mary Carey for a long time," Mary Carey told Reuters. "It's kind of funny because I'm a porn star and I've been being myself for a long time. I think she's being silly."

    The star of such films as "Double Air Bags 11" and "Boobsville Sorority Girls," she started using the stage name Mary Carey in 2002 and once ran for California governor against Arnold Schwarzenegger, filed the trademark papers earlier this year.

    In October, a lawyer for Mariah Carey sent Mary Carey's representatives a letter threatening legal action if she did not withdraw the application.

    "MARY CAREY and MARIAH CAREY share the identical surname and have first names that are very similar," attorney Robert Becker wrote. And in part because the porn star was seeking the trademark for audio and video recordings, he said, "Confusion between your client and her MARY CAREY trademark and our client and its MARIAH CAREY trademark is therefore likely."

    Becker also demanded that Mary Carey use her name only for "adult entertainment" and that she not sing or perform music.

    "This is a technical procedure to stop a trademark registration. Mariah Carey has no affiliation with Mary Carey," said Mariah Carey's spokeswoman, Leslie Sloane-Zelnik.

    David Beitchman, a lawyer for Mary Carey, said he believed Mariah Carey stood little chance of winning.

    "My first thought was, does Mariah Carey realize what her lawyer is comparing her to and are they seriously concerned?" Beitchman said. "Do they seriously think the fans are going to be confused?"

    Mariah Carey, who suffered a brief career slump after dominating the pop charts during the 1990s, had a major comeback with last year's "The Emancipation of Mimi," the best-selling pop album of 2005. She won a Grammy for the single "We Belong Together."``xEEyVykFFuEyJLvQych``x1165634141``x(default)``xReuters Mariah Receives GV Music & Fashion Awards Nomination``xMaggie``xGroovevolt.com, one of the Internet's leading music sites, announced the nominees Wednesday for its Fourth Annual GV Music & Fashion Awards.

    Mariah's song "Fly Like a Bird" from The Emancipation of Mimi received a nomination in the following category:

    R&B / Soul - Best Song Performance - Female
    "Torn," Letoya
    "Be Without You," Mary J. Blige
    "In My Mind," Heather Headley
    "Fly Like A Bird," Mariah Carey
    "Love," Keyshia Cole

    Voting for the awards will take place at Groovevolt.com beginning December 20, 2006 and the winners will be announced on February 4, 2007.``xEEyVVFpZZlEqpvEvdU``x1165541578``x(default)``xMariahCarey.com Mariah Gets Two Grammy Award Nominations``xMaggie``xNominations for the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced today by The Recording Academy. Congratulations to Mariah on receiving the two following Grammy Award nominations:

    Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)
  • Ring The Alarm - Beyoncé
  • Be Without You - Mary J. Blige
  • Don't Forget About Us - Mariah Carey
  • Day Dreaming - Natalie Cole
  • I Am Not My Hair - India.Arie

    Best R&B Song
    (A Songwriter(s) Award. Singles or Tracks only.)
  • Be Without You - Mary J. Blige
  • Black Sweat - Prince
  • Deja Vu - Beyoncé Featuring Jay-Z
  • Don't Forget About Us - Mariah Carey
  • I Am Not My Hair - India.Arie

    The "Don't Forget About Us" songwriters who are nominated in the latter category are: Johnta Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jermaine Dupri.

    Last year, Mariah was nominated for 8 Grammy awards and took home three that were awarded to her prior to the awards telecast.

    The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on "GRAMMY Sunday," Feb. 11, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).``xEEyVVkpplywDsXDyKJ``x1165530886``x(default)``xGRAMMY.com Britney Spears: I Will Become the Next Mariah Carey``xMaggie``xIn an article in the LA Times entitled "How Britney Spears Could Shake Off a 'Toxic' Year," Jay Frank suggests that Britney Spears to use Mariah as a model of success.

    Resolution No. 2: "I will become the next Mariah Carey, not the new Michael Jackson.

    There's plenty of ways to approach a comeback, but not all of them are wise. "I think there will be ridiculous expectations on that first single no matter what she does," said Jay Frank, chief of programming for Yahoo Music. "So I think she just needs to get that single out and move on with life…. That would be better than trying to come back with some grandiose, full-blown album."

    Frank said the model should be Carey, who was written off and responded like the Rocky Balboa of divas. "She walked away, stayed low-profile and just worked really hard." Carey also embraced a leaner, contemporary hip-hop sound. The result: Grammy nominations and the second-best selling CD of 2005.

    What's the worst approach? Frank said Jackson's pattern of inflated and unfocused projects and haughty resistance to starting from scratch. "That," Frank said, "could be a disaster for Britney."

    Rick Dees, the venerable morning DJ now on Movin' 93-FM, said the audience's fascination with Spears was still potent but that it could easily flip into disdain. "She needs to be careful. I'd hate to think she's getting desperate. You wonder who's giving her advice."``xEEyVuVyFkZQzmzQSuu``x1165467127``x(default)``xLos Angeles Times Getting Her Kicks: New Mariah Photo``xMaggie``x
    People.com has posted a new photo of Mariah shopping in Beverly Hills yesterday. They write:

    Pop diva Mariah Carey gets geared up for a Rodeo Drive shopping extravaganza in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, where the singer stopped by the Dior store.``xEEyVuFluuAsbyZrPYJ``x1165449249``x(default)``xLisa | People.com Careyed Away: Mariah on the Cover of Aspen Peak``xMaggie``x
    Megastardom does not come without its hard work, passion, generous spirit, and quest for new and creative outlets… at least for Mariah Carey. The singer, songwriter, actress, and soon-to-be fragrance maker is on the go, on her way to Aspen, and has no plans of slowing down.

    ASPEN PEAK: You recently wrapped up your US tour for your CD, The Emancipation of Mimi, and you’re already heading for Japan. How are you feeling?
    MARIAH CAREY: This is usually my vocal rest day. I just did a couple of shows back to back. I don’t speak between shows, but this is my favorite magazine! I’m on my way to the airport, heading for Japan, and that tour is close to three weeks. I just came from Phoenix, and we had a slight party afterward, which I don’t really do. Right now, it’s all about the plane ride and silence.

    AP: So this US tour was the first time you traveled by tour bus….
    MC: I loved it. Everybody was laughing at me, like, “Yeah, right. You’re so never gonna do that.” I know I have this diva thing, but I really did like it.

    AP: How was the experience overall?
    MC: I had a lot of private time, which I don’t usually. My apartment in Tribeca is really big and there are people around all the time. This was cozy. It felt like I had more independence. My dog Jack had his little nook. He has become a celebrity in his own right—he was nominated for two Relly awards [from Live with Regis and Kelly]. The funniest part is that he’s taking the tour bus home right now.

    AP: How does this tour compare with ones in the past?
    MC: In my opinion, it was the biggest and best tour I’ve ever done. We had great supporting acts. Sean Paul opened up the first half of the tour. Busta Rhymes did the whole West Coast. It was great having them out there. The crowd was so diverse—from 14-year-old girls to 24-year-old hip-hop guys to older married couples.

    AP: How many people tour with you?
    MC: We had about 78 people, 13 trucks, and eight buses.

    AP: I hear you’re going to South Africa in December with Oprah when she opens a new school for girls. How did this come about?
    MC: Oprah sent me an invitation. I had been to the Legends Ball as well, which was amazing and one of the most—no, the most—fabulous event I’ve ever been to in my life. The luncheon and the special care and time she took for her guests were amazing. And this trip should be an incredible piece of history, so I’m looking forward to being there. It’s an honor and privilege to be invited.

    AP: You’ll be in Aspen for Christmas—how were you introduced to the town?
    MC: I’ll be there… for Christmas Day. I love the lead up to Christmas. I’ve been going [to Aspen] since about 1997. I went to Telluride first, which was cool and pretty.

    AP: What do you plan to do here?
    MC: I’m not a great skier at all. I take one run and ski in an outfit that’s cute. The point is that I love having a white Christmas. I love the vibe of Aspen… not necessarily the whole paparazzi-celebrity thing, which is cool, but I do stuff like going on sleigh rides with friends. We go all out to really have the most lovely Christmas and to relive my dreams of being a kid. Being out in Aspen is always so amazing and picturesque. I have a sense of feeling at home there.

    AP: Are there any places you go every year?
    MC: I usually go to Matsuhisa—I think it’s my favorite of all the Nobu restaurants. I’ve seen Chef Nobu there more than I’ve seen him in Japan. I’m usually at Joan Boyce’s jewelry store. I like Piñons. Their salad is my favorite.

    AP: Back to the slopes: Do you ski only on Aspen Mountain?
    MC: I’ve been to Snowmass. I think it’s easier for skiers like me. I don’t want to sit here and talk about how bad I am, but here’s the problem—I’m not an early-to-rise person. I really like to sleep, so by the time I get to the slopes, it’s always like the last run, so if I go to a snowboarding class or something, I’m not going to get much time in. I might as well ski one run and call it a day. But this year I’m going to try to go snowboarding. I haven’t gotten past the “fall on your buttocks” stage yet, so I’m waiting for that to happen.

    AP: But you’ll have your friends here to look out for you.
    MC: Yeah. I’ll have friends and extended family here. I have a friend from England who’s coming and in and another from Sweden who’s been a friend since the 10th grade.

    AP: Do you stay in the same place each year?
    MC: I try different places, but I really would like to have a place in Aspen one day. I’m a very specific person. I built the place where I live now, and I’ve built places before. I kind of like things to be exactly how I like them. We know what that process takes… a billion years and a billion dollars!

    AP: Would you like to live in town?
    MC: I think something on the outskirts would be cool, but I could come in if I wanted to. I really like the serenity, and it looks like something out of an incredible painting. It’s so gorgeous. It’s not just about celebrity moments there. It’s about fun. I actually go tubing all the time.

    AP: You once worked with a charity and brought children here from Denver, who were living in an orphanage. Will you do that again this year?
    MC: I’m trying to. It’s a lot of fun, and Christmas is obviously about giving and sharing. If that means your time and creating a fun environment for kids, I think that’s something everyone should try to do. It’s really important for me to give back. I feel I’ve been so blessed. Last year we went ice skating [with the kids], which is pretty funny to watch. It’s like watching me ski.

    AP: Do you hike when you’re here?
    MC: Sort of, kind of. I don’t think it would qualify in a hiking manual. I go on walks near where I’m staying, which usually has wooded areas and brooks.

    AP: Where do you want to stay this year?
    MC: I don’t know yet, but it has to have a hot tub. I like to get out of the hot tub and roll in the snow. Someone told me that was a tradition in Aspen, but maybe they were lying to me. It’s a tradition for us to have Santa Claus-looking bikinis, jump in the hot tub, and roll in the fresh snow.

    AP: So after the week here, and then South Africa with Oprah, what’s next on your agenda?
    MC: I’m working on a movie that I’ve been really excited about called Tennessee, produced by Lee Daniels, who was the producer of Monster’s Ball and The Woodsman.

    AP: What’s your role in the film?
    MC: I play a waitress who is a down-home country girl. It’s an ensemble piece and a nice role. The story is about two brothers who are on a journey to find their estranged father.

    AP: When will the film be released?
    MC: The goal is before Christmas 2007.

    AP: You have a lot in front of you.
    MC: Another big priority is a fragrance I’m launching with Elizabeth Arden. It’s the first time I’ve ever done a fragrance. It’s been an amazing and creative process. You sit down with the “juice” companies, and then they show you the different scents. You then compose the scent. The process was very similar to writing a song. The fragrance is almost done, and next is the bottling and then the marketing campaign. The fragrance will come out in conjunction with a new album, which I’ll start working on right after Christmas.

    AP: Is there a working title?
    MC: There is, but I can’t tell you right now!

    AP: You’ve had an amazing success with The Emancipation of Mimi. You must be very proud of it.
    MC: I’m really proud of winning the BMI Songwriter of the Year, and Song of the Year awards… it meant a lot to me. Unless people see you sitting behind a piano or strumming a guitar, they don’t recognize you as a true songwriter, which I consider myself to be first and foremost. A lot of people don’t realize that.

    AP: Quite a year, right?
    MC: The whole time I was just really looking forward to coming to Aspen.

    Below are photos from the article of Mariah with her cousin Shawn on Christmas morning, and skiing with friend Josephine.


    ``xEEyVuFEZEVqLUIICBO``x1165442515``x(default)``xdenieced | Aspen Peak Magazine New Video: Don't Forget About Us Remix``xMaggie``x
    DJ Clue's My Space page has a nice surprise for all Mariah fans: A a new and unseen video of the remix to Mariah's 17th number one song, "Don't Forget About Us" featuring Fabolous and Styles P.

    The video shows Mariah and pals at the recording studio as well as several shots of Mariah in her own house!

    Screen Captures:




    Video Download:
  • Don't Forget About Us Remix Video ft. Fabolous & Styles P.
    --The video is in FLV format. Watch with FLV Player.

    Bonus Download:
  • 'The Professional 3' Commercial
    -- Features a shot of Mariah & DJ Clue in the studio.

    DJ Clue's new album "The Professional 3" is in stores on December 19, 2006. Be sure to pick your copy before Christmas!``xEEyVFukVuZsZkGkuQJ``x1165353347``x(default)``xDJ Clue | Diego | Eray Play Mariah Tetris!``xMaggie``xClick here for the ultimate game experience: have fun playing Tetris while seeing and listening to Mariah!

    The game is courtesy of Ikoncity.



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    ``xEEyVFukEEkQTaTndAI``x1165352912``x(default)``xIkoncity Mariah's Chair To Be Auctioned For Charity``xMaggie``x
    Six celebrity-designed and autographed chairs – from Mariah Carey to The New York Giants – are up for grabs. Visit eBay between December 8 – December 17 and score an awesome piece of celebrity memorabilia. All proceeds benefit Furnish a Future, a program of The Partnership for the Homeless, providing furniture to underprivileged families moving from shelters to permanent housing.

    Renowned interior designer Mario Buatta designed this enchanting Balloon Chair for musical legend Mariah Carey. This eye-popping masterpiece boasts an interior of regal lavender and an elegant butterfly and bamboo print exterior complimented by a frame stained in White Oak. The attention to detail makes this design truly sing.``xEEyVFukpFAgKqeyeMY``x1165352839``x(default)``xAlly | Giving Works The Emancipation of Mimi - 2006 Sales``xMaggie``x
  • Mariah's Grammy-winning album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" is placed at #11 on this year's U.S album Soundscan sales chart, which tracks sales that took place during the official Billboard chart year. The chart year began in November 2005 and ended a few weeks ago.The album's sales figure in 2006 (as counted by SoundScan) is: 1,968,531.

    The album's total sales figure since its release is not percisely known since it has dropped off the Billboard 200 album chart, but a recent accurate figure had the album at 5,704,460.

  • In more year-end news, Mariah Carey was the 10th most searched celebrity on Yahoo! in 2006. Click here to see the complete list of Top Yahoo! Searches of 2006.
    ``xEEyVFuEZlpPRVauLnE``x1165352580``x(default)``xGabriel | Brian | 2m | Ajay Mariah Talks bout Make-A-Wish Experience``xMaggie``xThe Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles’ held its 7th annual Wish Night Award Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday, November 17, 2006. The star-studded event honored those who have supported the organization’s mission to fulfill a wish for every child with a life-threatening illness in Los Angeles County and is expected to net over $225,000.

    Receiving the Inaugural Wish Icon Award from wish child presenter, and namesake, Mariah Escamilla, Mariah Carey conveyed how she felt to work with the Foundation and to be honored with the Inaugural Wish Icon Award, which will hereafter be called the Mariah Wish Icon Award.

    "Every time I’ve ever done anything with the Make-A-Wish Foundation I’ve felt blessed," said Carey, who added that she "felt like it was fulfilling her wishes too" because she had also once been "a kid with a dream." Carey then smiled and held up the 14-year-old’s hand and asked the audience to "give it up” for her presenter “little Mariah."``xEEyVFupkFpUZojoBqz``x1165351030``x(default)``xMariah Connection | Make-A-Wish Foundation Celebrities and Designers Take a Seat for Chairs for Charity``xMaggie``xHow do you help combat homelessness in New York City? Six celebrities and designers have taken a stand by participating in Minwax® CHAIRS FOR CHARITY, a design event and online auction to benefit Furnish a Future, a program of The Partnership for the Homeless. All six expressed their creativity by designing and decorating a chair in their own signature style using wood stains and finishes. From a whimsical blue "anchor chair" for television host Meredith Vieira, to a powerful red, white and blue New York Giants chair covered with 30 team autographs, the unique designs express the personality and creativity of an exceptional group.

    Accepting the creative challenge were The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, with designer Jamie Drake; Grammy Award-Winning singer Mariah Carey, with designer Mario Buatta; NBC's "Today" show host Meredith Vieira, with designer Chris Madden; tennis star Venus Williams; The New York Giants, and NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler.
    All of the participants donated their time and expertise to make the project a success, and from the look of the chairs, many of which are being finished to their specifications in the Minwax® design workshops, they expressed themselves with color and flair. The designs include:

    -Mayor Bloomberg and Jamie Drake's striking tribute to the Big Apple, stained in official colors blue and orange, and incorporating the Seal of the City of New York.
    -Pop superstar Mariah Carey's eye-popping lavender balloon chair, interpreted by Mario Buatta.
    -Meredith Vieira's nautical "anchor" chair interpreted in breezy blues by Chris Madden.
    -Tennis great Venus Williams' dramatic period chair in gleaming ebony and orange silk.
    -NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler's edgy racing stripe and checkered flag rendition.
    - A bold and colorful autographed chair from one of the country's top sports teams: The New York Giants.

    Each chair makes a design statement that's uniquely personal and very collectible. Minwax®, the leading manufacturer of wood finishing and wood care products, is underwriting the project. ``xEEyulFyEEpaIGrCLMX``x1164846910``x(default)``xThe Celebrity Cafe Mariah to Release Two Albums in 2007``xMaggie``xUniversal Music Group Chief Executive Doug Morris said on Tuesday the world's largest music company will post its best ever revenue and profit in 2007 thanks to new releases from its top-selling artists.

    Morris said Universal and other music companies are also starting to see new revenue streams from digital sources, including Apple's iTunes online music service and iPod digital media player, and mobile phone ringtones.

    "I think that next year we're going to have our best year," he said at the Reuters Media Summit in New York. "I think our revenues and our profits will be the best we've ever had."

    Morris said Universal Music, owned by French media giant Vivendi (VIV.PA: Quote, Profile, Research), will benefit hugely from new albums from Eminem, 50 Cent and two albums from Mariah Carey.

    "You can see there are myriad streams of income starting to come into the record companies," said Morris. "We're going to make money from MySpace, we're going to make money from YouTube, we're going to make money from Zune...we will make tremendous amount of money from telephones."``xEEyuZVyluEPVeWfRRW``x1164767641``x(default)``xReuters Mariah-Oh-Meter: Rate Her Look!``xCasey``x
    As other divas change their looks -- Britney, Whitney, Courtney -- you can always count on Mariah for her signature second-skin dresses and larger-than-life hairdos. At the Make-A-Wish Foundation gala in Beverly Hills this weekend, Mariah Carey turned up to be honored in a low-cut maroon micro-mini and sky-high metallic stilletos. On a scale of One being Congresswoman conservative, and Ten being ready for her video vixen close-up, we'd give this look a 7. Considering that it's a charity benefitting children, a longer hemline and higher neckline would be a lot more kid-friendly! Tell us: On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate Mariah's oh-factor in this look? ``xEEyuukkVlFPLPQMfrL``x1164355140``x(default)``xPeople.com Mariah Carey snubbed at another awards show``xCasey``xPop diva Mariah Carey, whose commercial success has not translated into awards show acclaim, was snubbed at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, despite scoring three nominations.

    The big winners this year were the Los Angeles funk band Black Eyed Peas, who won all three categories in which they were nominated. Veteran funk-rock combo the Red Hot Chili Peppers won two awards. Canadian rock band Nickelback, another three-time nominee, won a single award.

    Carey, 36, who was nominated for four awards last year and won one, was a no-show. She went zero for six in 1997.

    No-show winners are a tradition at this event. The Peas and the Peppers sent in acceptance speeches from Costa Rica and London, respectively. Other MIA acts included rapper Eminem (favorite male rap/hip-hop artist), husband-and-wife country stars Faith Hill (female country artist) and Tim McGraw (country album), Toby Keith (male country artist), and Colombian bombshell Shakira (Latin artist).

    Country trio Rascal Flatts, soul diva Mary J. Blige, and former "American Idol" champion Kelly Clarkson also won two awards apiece. Rascal Flatts and Blige attended, Clarkson did not.

    The American Music Awards are a more populist version of the Grammys, which are determined by music industry insiders and will take place in February.

    The Black Eyed Peas won for favorite group in both the rap/hip-hop and soul/R&B categories, and favorite rap/hip-hop album for "Monkey Business." The Red Hot Chili Peppers won for favorite pop/rock group and alternative music artist.

    Nickelback won for favorite pop/rock album with "All the Right Reasons," a chart-topping effort that was released just over a year ago. Frontman Chad Kroeger said he thought the Chili Peppers were going "to clean the house tonight."

    Rascal Flatts were named favorite country group, and also won the Text-In Award, determined by text messages sent by the show's viewers. Blige won for favorite female artist and favorite album ("The Breakthrough"), both in the soul/R&B categories. Clarkson won for favorite female pop/rock artist and favorite adult contemporary artist.

    Actor Jamie Foxx picked up a statuette -- for favorite soul/R&B male artist -- to add to the Academy Award he won last year for his role as Ray Charles in "Ray."

    "This means a lot more than you think," said Foxx, accompanied by his biological mother, whom he said he had not seen in years.

    Another "American Idol" victor, Carrie Underwood, won the prize for breakthrough artist.

    Performers included Gwen Stefani, who yodeled her way through a brand new song, "Wind It Up"; and country music outcasts the Dixie Chicks, who received loud applause for their socially conscious tune "Easy Silence." Veteran pop artist Lionel Richie brought the Shrine Auditorium crowd to its feet when he dusted off his '80s hit "All Night Long."

    The event at the Shrine Auditorium was hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel. Nominees are drawn from top acts determined by retail sales and radio airplay, while winners are voted on by a random poll of about 20,000 record-buyers.

    Video Downloads:



    [ Download: 2006 American Music Awards Nominees ]

    [ Download: Favorite Soul/Rhythm & Blues Female Artist ]

    [ Download: Favorite Soul/Rhythm & Blues Album ]

    Many thanks to Moony!``xEEyuEZkFypoNWVxEhw``x1164183160``x(default)``xReuters | Moony Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --Tonight, tune in to the 2006 American Music Awards broadcasting live at 8:00pm ET on ABC. Although Mariah is not expected to attend the ceremony, she is nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Favorite Soul/Rhythm & Blues Female Artist, and Favorite Soul/Rhythm & Blues Album (for "The Emancipation of Mimi). Good luck MC!

    --Mariah's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" remains the #1 downloaded track on iTunes' Holiday Top Songs chart. On the main Top Songs chart, the tune is currently at the #35 position. Click here to purchase and download the track!

    --Below are Mariah's sales figures for the week ending Sunday, November 12, 2006, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan.

    1. Merry Christmas: 5,787 (+97%)
    2. Greatest Hits: 1,477 (+9%)
    3. #1s: 570 (-4%)
    4. Glitter: 298 (-6%)
    5. The Remixes: 268 (-9%)
    6. #1s (Video): 225 (+31%)
    7. Butterfly: 185 (-13%)
    8. Charmbracelet: 148 (-7%)
    9. Music Box: 145 (+41%)
    10. Daydream: 132 (+27%)
    11. Rainbow: 99 (+6%)
    12. Around the World (Video): 81 (-8%)
    13. Mariah Carey: 82 (+8%)
    14. Emotions: 37 (+28%)
    15. MTV Unplugged: 26 (+86%)
    16. Through the Rain: 24 (+60%)


    --The Long Island Music Hall of Fame includes Mariah in its list of 2007 inductees. When the date and location for the event become available, we will update you!

    --Below are two scans from the British press. Mariah is featured in the November 20 edition of the Daily Star (left) and the November 21 issue of OK! magazine (right). Click on each thumbnail for an enlarged view.


    --Reminder: Please continue to vote for "Shake It Off" as Favorite R&B Song for The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards. Tune in to see if Mariah wins her first-ever People's Choice Award when the ceremony airs live on CBS Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 9:00pm ET.

    Mariah Mentions
    --Filmmaker Lee Daniels mentioned Mariah in an interview for About Gay Life. Below is an excerpt.

    Do you see yourself as a career-changer? Halle [Berry] gets an Oscar from one of your films; Mo'nique takes her first dramatic role; Cuba Gooding, Jr. is turned into a sex-symbol...

    Because I'm such an underdog in the system, I identify with and understand other underdogs.

    Halle was an underdog, Cuba was an underdog and Mariah, the lead in my new film Tennessee, is an underdog. We underdogs stick together because we have a connection. It's invigorating and inspiring taking a chance on people.


    --Mark Feehily of the band Westlife mentioned Mariah in a recent interview for THE BOX in the UK. Feehily said he was starstruck the first time he met MC. Also, Feehily added that he listened to Mariah's music all the time and wanted her to be his sister.

    --From United Press International: In its lawsuit, Universal called MySpace, owned by News Group, a "virtual warehouse" of pirated works from some of the company's best known artists, including U2 and Mariah Carey, the Los Angeles Times said.

    --From New York Daily News: [Clay] Aiken retained his own chaste image, but he received far worse treatment from radio. His cover of Badfinger's "Without You," spent only two weeks on Billboard's adult contemporary list, struggling to 28 (of 30). One problem with this song: It has been a hit too often, with earlier versions around by everyone from Harry Nilsson to Mariah Carey.

    --From News-Leader.com: There's also new sound with the fire-shooting fountains at Town Square including "Rocky Mountain Way" by Joe Walsh and Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas [Is You]."

    --From Go Travel Insurance: Celebrity spotters will also be interested to know that in the last few decades it (Aspen, Colorado) has become the winter playground for the rich and famous, with part-time inhabitants including Mariah Carey, Kevin Costner and Don Henley of the Eagles.

    Fans' Corner
    --Jayson created some fantastic wallpapers [800x600] for you! Click on each thumbnail below for the full-sized view.


    --Alexandra of Mariah Fanbooks has created a second fanbook for Mariah. Click here to check it out!``xEEyuEVlyyZfEHshcMK``x1164166560``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Chris | Jimmy | Heroes of Mariah | Chris | college987 | Jayson | Alexandra How do you solve a problem like Mariah?``xCasey``x
    Hollywood-based XL Video has selected Barco LED, projection and image processing equipment as the centerpiece of Mariah Carey’s current “The Adventures of Mimi” tour. Barco gear includes four movable LED screens composed of ILITE 10 tiles, and thousands of Barco MIPIX modules for the stage’s two architectural pieces (a huge “M” that frames the stage, plus a flying “O” ring that masks the smallest ILITE screen).

    To complete the Barco equipment array, twin ENCORE Video Processors provide 12 layers of HD video that can be routed to any LED wall or projection screen. However, in this unique concert configuration, the standard ENCORE Controller is replaced by a custom interface designed by Portland-based Control Freak Systems.

    Using DMX protocol, ENCORE’s image processing tools and all individual video layers can be assigned to any dimmer on the GrandMA console. With the same ease as fading up a light, the LD can size, position, color correct and fade any layer, and perform completely synchronous video-plus-lighting moves.``xEEyuEVVVlVgysFzRNv``x1164166385``x(default)``xLEDs Magazine Mariah Receives Wish Icon Award``xCasey``xMariah received the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Wish Icon Award at the seventh annual Make-A-Wish Foundation ceremony held at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Hollywood on Friday, November 17th.

    Kelli Seely, president and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles said, "We are delighted to have the opportunity to recognize such prominent members of our community for their involvement in supporting wish fulfillment for children and their families. It is particularly exciting to honor Mariah Carey with the Wish Icon award for her extraordinary generosity and her many wish granting achievements throughout her career, those we are honoring tonight have brightened the lives of many children and the family members who love them."

    In addition to her multi-award winning career as a performer and songwriter, Mariah has also been a committed volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has personally granted dozens of wishes for children from across the country. Many children have taken Mariah's place at music awards shows, thanks to her generosity. Carey also donates to help grant performing arts/music wishes; she has donated in the six figures to fund more than 20 wishes. The pop legend was also willing to take the stage for the Foundation when it celebrated its 25th anniversary.``xEEyuEpyVpyhWkdLCLt``x1164095220``x(default)``xMariahCarey.com Aguilera Acknowledges Mariah's Voice``xCasey``xIn the current issue of Blender, Christina Aguilera is described as "a major-league drama queen." She has feuded with Britney Spears, Eminem, her former managers, and most recently: Mariah Carey.

    Aguilera alleged that Carey was "never cool to me" in the June issue of GQ. "One time, we were at a party and I think she got really drunk, and she had just really derogatory things to say to me," Aguilera told the magazine. "But it was at that time that she had that breakdown, so she might have been very medicated."

    Carey responded to Aguilera's remarks with a statement released to Access Hollywood. "I had hoped that Christina was in a better place now than the last time I saw her when she showed up uninvited at one of my parties and displayed questionable behavior," Carey told the entertainment news program. "It is sad yet predictable that she would use my name at this time to reinvent past incidents for her promotional gain. It is in my heart to forgive and I will keep her in my prayers."

    Access Hollywood gave the final word to Aguilera who responded, "At this point in my life, I do not want any bad energy with anyone. My intentions were not to upset Mariah with any statements that were published or taken out of context. I have all the respect in the world for her."

    It appeared Aguilera was ready to end the conflict; however, when asked about Mariah in the August issue of Allure, Christina offered further unpleasant comments. "She hasn't been nice to me, no, but, honestly, I don't want to give her any more attention by even talking about it," Aguilera told the magazine. "Like I said, sometimes honesty is my downfall."

    Nevertheless, during an interview for its latest issue, Blender brings up Mariah’s name, but Christina doesn’t take the bait. "She has an incredible voice," Aguilera tells the magazine.

    Perhaps she grew tired of harboring ill will.``xEEyFAuVZAEZrOlKKEp``x1163956591``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah at Wish Night 2006 Awards Gala``xCasey``xLast night, Mariah attended the 7th annual Wish Night Awards Gala hosted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. MC was presented with the inaugural Wish Icon Award for her extraordinary generosity. Below are new photos of Mariah arriving for the event. Click on each thumbnail to view a larger, full-scale image.



    Visit our Photo Gallery for additional photos!

    Many thanks to Dennis!

    Fan Encounter: Crystal, a member of Mariah's official fan club (Honey B. Fly), and friends waited for MC in the lobby of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Mariah chatted with them, signed autographs, and gave hugs. Crystal asked MC if she would be at the American Music Awards. Mariah revealed that she would not be attending the ceremony and added that she must return to New York to work on "The Adventures of Mimi" tour DVD.``xEEyFlZylVueXdWLyIT``x1163887654``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Dennis | Crystal More Mariah at Joe Torre's Gala``xCasey``x
    Although initial reports claimed that Mariah performed "We Belong Together" at The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Gala a week ago, it is now clear that she sang "Hero." Many thanks to Danielle, who attended the event and currently has a video clip of Mariah's performance on her MySpace profile! Click here to check it out!

    Below are high-quality photos of Mariah at the event held at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, in New York City, New York, on Friday, November 10, 2006. Click on each thumbnail to view a larger, full-scale image.


    Thanks to Sergei!``xEEyFlpAAFpbnHakrTt``x1163820730``x(default)``xDanielle | Larissa | Sergei Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --Mariah's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" remains the #1 downloaded track on iTunes' Holiday Top Songs chart. On the main Top Songs chart, the tune is currently at the #63 position. Click here to purchase and download the song!

    --Sony BMG Germany re-issued the "#1's" album on November 10, 2006. This special GOLD AWARD edition recognizes 250,000 copies of the album sold in Germany. You can purchase it online at Amazon.de. Below are the front and back views of the item. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge.


    --Also in Germany, the "MTV Unplugged +3" and "Mariah Carey" DVDs are scheduled for release on December 1, 2006.

    --"There's Got To Be A Way" is used by the March of Dimes organization for its 2007 WalkAmerica DVD. The DVD is a marketing tool. Last year, Enrique Iglesias' "Hero" was used.

    --"Who’s Who," a definitive list of Ireland's most influential people, includes Mariah in its 2007 edition. MC, whose mother is Irish, is described as "second-generation Irish."

    --peta2, the world’s largest youth animal rights organization, recently held its first-ever Libby Awards ('Libby' is for 'liberation') for animal-friendly people and things. Although Trent Reznor (frontman of rock band Nine Inch Nails) was named "Best New Fur Foe," Mariah was among the runners-up.

    --Reminder: Please continue to vote for "Shake It Off" as Favorite R&B Song for The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards. Tune in to see if Mariah wins her first-ever People's Choice Award when the ceremony airs live on CBS Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 9:00pm ET.

    Mariah Mentions
    --Yesterday on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Ellen phoned a fan who had requested an interview. The fan asked, "Who is your idol?" Jokingly, DeGeneres responded, "Abe Lincoln." Then, Ellen declared, "If not Mariah Carey, Johnny Carson."

    --Last Wednesday, Mariah was the answer to a $1,200 "Jeopardy!" question from a category called "The Sopranos."

    "Of her 1994 Christmas CD, USA Today said, this 'Vision of Love' diva had a soprano that could unhinge St. Peter's Gate."


    --From Sunderland Today: Little Daniel Haley is taking it all in his stride as he lives the showbiz lifestyle as a wise-cracking presenter on the Channel 4 teatime show. The 11-year-old is collecting an unforgettable scrapbook of the A-list stars he has rubbed shoulders with every week, including a private audience with diva Mariah Carey. "I thought it would be a one-off, but we got a call to come back down and he has been doing it now for two years. He even got invited into Mariah Carey's dressing room, while I waited outside," says mum Julie.

    --From AME Info: It started with pop stars. They went to court fighting for their online names. Everyone, from Madonna to Britney Spears, won their cases and appeared on the Net, their flashy Web presences promoting their brands. It soon became apparent these sites were more than glossy catalogs of bios, pictures, and sound samples. They became direct lines to the stars' audiences. Mariah Carey went online and spoke of her depression. Others followed suit, and pop stars became accessible in a new way.

    --From Ann Coulter - Yahoo! News: (President Bush) He made an Arab-American, Spencer Abraham, secretary of energy; a Cuban-American, Carlos Gutierrez, secretary of commerce; an Asian-American, Elaine Chao, secretary of labor; and a retarded-American, Norman Mineta, secretary of transportation. It was as if Mariah Carey and Tiger Woods had children and they all joined the Bush Cabinet.

    --From E! Online: According to her recent interview in W, [Janet] Jackson was set to play "a waitress, a heavyset girl and just a beautiful soul" in a film called Tennessee. "But three days before I was supposed to start rehearsals," Jackson said, "they called and told me they were going to push it back to the new year." Mariah Carey has since landed the role, and the movie remains in preproduction.

    --From Realfootball365.com: The Steelers, defenseless? That would be like Mariah Carey unable to hit high notes, or Derek Jeter having to use a dating service.

    --From TMZ.com: Mariah Carey, Vanessa Minnillo, and now ... Jessica Biel? Apparently, Derek Jeter has snagged yet another high-profile beauty: the Yankee captain and "The Illusionist" star Biel were spotted at Hollywood celeb-boite Hyde Tuesday night.

    --From ChristianPost.com: Talent grips us. We are overtaken by the beauty of Michelangelo’s sculpture, riveted by Mariah Carey’s angelic voice, doubled over in laughter by the comedy of Robin Williams, and captivated by the on screen performances of Denzel Washington.

    --From Blogcritics.org: Just to pick two extremely disparate voices from random, the vocal formants of Mariah Carey are very different from, say, James Earl Jones, which is why the timbre of their voices sound so different.

    Fans' Corner
    --Marek, Benny, and Anita created some wonderful wallpapers [800x600, 1024x768] for you! Click on each thumbnail below for the full-sized view.



    --Jeremy noticed Mariah in an online cell phone advertisment. Click on the thumbnail below for an enlarged view.


    --Jay is selling some of his rare Mariah items on eBay. Click here to view the auctions!``xEEyFZAApApPgqQJjWT``x1163809890``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Dennis | PETA Media Center | Erica | Irish Post | Lisa | Louise | Frank | Marek | Benny | Anita | Sean | Jay Mariah Attending Natural History Museum Gala Tonight?``xCasey``xAmerican Museum of Natural History gala. Central Park West nr. 79th St., 7 p.m. Featuring a performance by Paul Simon in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. Guests to include Steve Martin, Mariah Carey, Rupert Murdoch, Caroline Kennedy, Alec Baldwin, Tom Brokaw, Tom Freston, David Koch, Lorne Michaels, Steve Brill, Helen Gurley Brown, Susan Lyne, Lesley Stahl and the entire cast of Saturday Night Live. In short, a concert for tuxedo-clad celebrities and billionaires in the aquatic wing of an epically cavernous museum. The New York gala scene is so trippy!``xEEyFZFkluEafFcsibe``x1163735040``x(default)``xNew York Magazine Download: Mariah's Appearance in "Lockdown, USA"``xCasey``x
    As previously reported, Mariah is featured in the documentary "Lockdown, USA," which chronicles hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons' quest to repeal New York State's Rockefeller Drug Laws. These laws can send first-time, non-violent drug offenders to prison for 15 years to life. On June 4, 2003, MC attended a rally to help raise awareness with New York City's youth. Click on the link below to download a video file (MPG) of Mariah's appearance shown in the documentary. Many thanks to Alex'!



    [ Download: Mariah's Appearance in "Lockdown, USA" ]

    Transcript:

    "I'm not trying to send a mixed message. We all know drugs are not legal. But these laws are antiquated. And they need to be re-addressed, so I'm here today to show support."


    "Lockdown, USA" received its world premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary is expected to hit theaters all over the country this winter.

    Note: Currently, a clip from the film (featuring Mariah) can also be seen on YouTube.``xEEyFyFlZpyGWMGJYfA``x1163649506``x(default)``xDennis | Alex' 3rd Annual Mariah Daily Idol Competition``xCasey``x

    Do YOU have the chops to compete with other Mariah Carey fans? Here's YOUR chance...

    It's time for our 3rd annual Mariah Daily Idol competition!

    Guidelines
    1. Record your own version of any Mariah Carey song
    2. Upload the audio or video file via an online host (RapidShare, YouSendIt, YouTube, etc.)
    3. Submit your link to idol@mariahdaily.com (please include your name, gender, and location)

    All entries must be received by Friday, December 15, 2006!

    Finalists will be divided into two groups (male and female).

    Visitors' votes will determine the two winners.

    Timeline
    November 14 - December 15: Entries Accepted
    December 20: Finalists Announced, Voting Begins
    December 31 (Midnight): Voting Ends
    January 1, 2007: Winners Revealed!

    Prizes
    Both winners will receive a special prize!

    Note: The competition is open to fans of all ages and from all countries. The only rule is to be a fan!

    Good luck!``xEEyFVFlypuXvWOqQyi``x1163549404``x(default)``xMariah Daily New Photos: Mariah at Joe Torre's Gala``xCasey``xBelow are new photos of Mariah at The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, in New York City, New York, on Friday, November 10, 2006. Thanks to MariahCarey.cc and Mariah-Source.net! Click on each thumbnail to view a larger, full-scale image.


    It is believed that MC performed "We Belong Together" at the event. ``xEEyFVplVkljKQIYxhS``x1163489520``x(default)``xMariahCarey.cc | Mariah-Source.net | Ricardo | Natalia | Kristin Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --Mariah's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is currently #1 on the iTunes Holiday Top Songs chart. Click here to purchase and download the track!

    --Yahoo! Music UK reports: For the first time the record industry will not control what does and doesn't count as a "hit". In the past year golden oldies from the likes of Mariah Carey and Kate Bush have charged into the iTunes Top 10 but did not register on the singles chart - a situation that will not exist next year.

    --Mariah's version of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)" is included on volume 3 of the "Now That's What I Call Christmas!" series. The 2-disc collection is now available in stores and can be purchased online at Amazon.com.

    --The Hilton Harmony Piano was launched at the GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, before being sent on a road tour. The piano is decorated with more than 75 signatures collected in the name of music education. Mariah is among the artists who have signed. The grand piano is in the midst of a year-long, eight-city U.S. tour, stopping at Hilton properties in San Francisco, Austin, Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles. Hilton is donating $1,000 to the GRAMMY Foundation in support of music education for each artist who signs the piano. On the road, the goal will be the same—to get musicians to play a little tune on the instrument and add their names to the signatures. At the end of the tour, the piano will be auctioned off at next year’s GRAMMY Awards show, with proceeds going to the GRAMMY Foundation. Mariah's signature is located on the top panel of the piano. Surrounding it are the signatures of Herbie Hancock, Ellen DeGeneres, and Queen Latifah. Below are photos of Mariah's signature and the piano. Click on each thumbnail for an enlarged view.


    Mariah Mentions
    --From Las Vegas Sun: A breakdown showed the Las Vegas Strip, with a win of $516.4 million for the month, was down 4.3 percent. While the Barrera-Juarez boxing match and Mariah Carey concert helped, a men's clothing trade show that draws more than 100,000 people was moved from September to August, [Frank] Streshley noted.

    --From Jackson Sun: [David] Porter, who was inducted into the National Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005, said many records made today were taken from songs written years ago, such as "Dream Lover" by Mariah Carey, and "Gettin Jiggy Wit It" sung by Will Smith.

    --From New York Times: About 16 of those long-ago underdogs are expected to gather at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan tonight for [Joe] Torre’s Safe at Home Foundation’s charity dinner. Everyone from Jeter to Mariano Duncan, the second baseman who coined the mantra of “We play today, we win today,” to John Wetteland, the walk-on-the-wild-side closer, are scheduled to be there. With all due respect to Mariah Carey, who is performing at the event, the players want to hear from one another.

    --From The Detroit News Online: May-December romances work in the movies but not for movie stars. Jolie and Thornton were sacked with a 20-year age difference, which is to say nothing of Paul McCartney and Heather Mills (26 years), Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter (25 years) or Tommy Mottola and Mariah Carey (21 years). Take note, Ashton and Demi.

    Fans' Corner
    --Mariah Carey Philippines is currently auctioning off a sealed "Reflections (Care Enough)" Japanese CD single. Click here for bidding information.``xEEyFuuFFEpqqzoyaxv``x1163404320``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Jason | Courtney | Chris | Raynard | Frequent Flyer | Ken Download: Mariah Arriving/Leaving Joe Torre's Gala``xCasey``xLast night, Mariah performed at The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Gala held at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, in New York City, New York. Click on the links below to download video files (AVI) of Mariah's arrival and departure. Many thanks to Moony!



    [ Download: Mariah Arriving at Joe Torre's Gala ]

    [ Download: Mariah Leaving Joe Torre's Gala ]
    ``xEEyFkZlpkyDVbXguOL``x1163288826``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Moony Me and Mariah``xCasey``xIf you have ever had the experience of losing a $7,500 coat that Mariah Carey gave you, you will sympathize with how difficult this past week has been for us. As with so many things these days, the whole chain of events was started off by a wealthy Russian oligarch. A big fan of Mariah's work, he sent her a pair of ludicrously expensive fur coats in a misguided attempt to impress her. Mariah, understandably peeved about receiving dead animals in the mail from some sketchy Russian tycoon, immediately donated the coats to us.

    So we did what any sensible person would do and shipped them off to, respectively, Los Angeles and Mongolia. The Los Angeles coat got there OK, and graffiti artist Marcus Suarez is going to be painting anti-fur slogans on the back of that coat so we can use it in protests. But the other coat—which was going to be given to homeless refugees along with hundreds of other cast-off furs—was lost by the brilliant folks over at UPS somewhere between here and Mongolia. Anyway, the happy ending is that UPS is giving us $7,500 for the coat, so Mariah's generosity won't be wasted, and we've got some devious-ass plans for ways to use the money to remind people (both Russian plutocrats and the general public) that fur is dead. So, yeah. Anyway, I thought that was pretty interesting.``xEEyFkyFAuAyJMtunjK``x1163274749``x(default)``xThe PETA Files | Jeremy Mariah Carey sues concert promoter for axed Hong Kong show``xCasey``xMariah Carey's production company has filed a one million dollar lawsuit against an Asian-based concert promoter for unpaid fees and reimbursements for expenses related to a cancelled Hong Kong show.

    The suit alleges that the American pop diva was "greatly looking forward" to performing in the territory, but was forced to cancel the show when promoter ONE Group Investments Private Limited "breached its contractual obligations".

    "Regretfully, Ms Carey's production company has been forced to bring legal action to vindicate its rights," the company's Los Angeles-based lawyers Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher said in a statement.

    "This is an open-and-shut case for Mariah's company and we are confident that the company will prevail," said the singer's attorney, Orin Snyder.

    ONE Group's chief executive Adrian Hobbs hit back.

    "We received no reply to get our money back and we would love for the matter to go to court and the facts (to) come out and clearly she had savings by not coming," Hobbs said in an e-mail reply to AFP. He did not say whether he had taken any legal action.

    He said: "We would not presume to tell the court an outcome. This is a matter for the court, not arrogant assumptions... ONE Group is confident that we would prevail and they would be ordered to return money paid."

    Carey's concert was cancelled two days before it was due to take place on October 28 after her management company, Handprint Entertainment, and ONE Group pulled the plug, with each blaming the other for mishandling the event.

    The promoter blamed poor ticket sales -- claiming that just 4,000 of at least 10,000 had been sold -- and also Handprint's specific last-minute "wholly unreasonable" demands.

    Handprint at the time blamed One Group for failing to pay outstanding production and artists' fees.

    Carey had been booked to play on a harbourside site that hosts occasional outdoor events. Production crews had already begun building the stage when the announcement came.

    Carey's cancellation follows the axing of a show by British pop singer Robbie Williams on November 10 due to poor health.``xEEyFEuyVEEwqnuWJUk``x1163157311``x(default)``xAFP via Yahoo! News Mariah Sues Hong Kong Promoter``xCasey``xMariah Carey's production company has filed suit against Asia-based concert promoters, ONE Group Investments Private Limited. The diva wants $1 million to reimburse her for expenses related to prepping a cancelled Hong Kong performance.

    The suit alleges that Mimi was looking forward to 'shaking it off' in Hong Kong, but was forced to cancel the show when the promoter "breached its contractual obligations." ONE Group claims the diva had poor advance sales and "last-minute demands which we find wholly unreasonable and not with the best interests of Hong Kong, us and also the fans."

    Mariah's attorney says "This is an open-and-shut case for Mariah's company and we are confident that the company will prevail."``xEEyFEkVZZFxgQqcVLS``x1163136573``x(default)``xTMZ.com "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section Updates``xCasey``xMany 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!

  • Tokyo, JP:
    --Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, October 20, 2006. Many thanks to booh!

    01. "Life Can Be Kinda Like A Rollercoaster Ride"
    02. It's Like That
    03. Heartbreaker
    04. Dreamlover
    05. Shake It Off
    06. Stay The Night
    07. I'll Be There
    08. Never Too Much (Trey Lorenz)
    09. My Everything (Trey Lorenz)
    10. Fantasy
    11. Don't Forget About Us
    12. Always Be My Baby
    13. Honey
    14. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    15. Hero
    16. We Belong Together
    17. Butterfly Reprise
    18. All I Want For Christmas Is You


  • Tokyo, JP:
    --Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, October 21, 2006. Many thanks to booh!

    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. Never Too Much (Trey Lorenz)
    11. My Everything (Trey Lorenz)
    12. Fantasy
    13. Don't Forget About Us
    14. Always Be My Baby
    15. Honey
    16. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    17. Hero
    18. We Belong Together
    19. Butterfly Reprise
    20. All I Want For Christmas Is You


  • Osaka, JP:
    --Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Many thanks to booh!

    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. I'll Be There
    09. Never Too Much (Trey Lorenz)
    10. My Everything (Trey Lorenz)
    11. Fantasy
    12. Don't Forget About Us
    13. Always Be My Baby
    14. Honey
    15. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    16. Hero
    17. We Belong Together
    18. Butterfly Reprise
    19. All I Want For Christmas Is You


  • Osaka, JP:
    --Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan, on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Many thanks to booh!

    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. I'll Be There
    09. Never Too Much (Trey Lorenz)
    10. My Everything (Trey Lorenz)
    11. Fantasy
    12. Don't Forget About Us
    13. Always Be My Baby
    14. Honey
    15. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    16. Hero
    17. We Belong Together
    18. Butterfly Reprise
    19. All I Want For Christmas Is You

    ``xEEyFEpFpVZTfoAYgdq``x1163113857``x(default)``xMariah Daily | booh "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Box Scores Update``xCasey``xBillboard has published the box score for Mariah's concert in San Diego.

    Venue: ipayOne Center at the Sports Arena
    City/State: San Diego, California
    Event Dates: October 4, 2006
    Gross Sales: $765,431
    Attend / Capacity: 9,480 / 10,000 (94.8%)
    Prices: $125 - $19.50

    Totals Reported To Date:
    Dates: 28
    Gross: $26,386,024
    Attend / Capacity: 341,222 / 361,017 (94.5%)
    Average Gross Per Date: $942,358

    Visit the Box Scores page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section for previously reported box score figures.``xEEyFEpppkZmUTvEqlm``x1163110827``x(default)``xBillboard | Marc | Vagner Lost In Transit``xCasey``xMariah Carey's bizarre attempt to keep a Mongolian yak herder warm this winter has failed. A Russian oligarch sent Carey two floor-length mink coats after she performed at his birthday earlier this year, but Carey, who doesn't wear fur, donated the coats to PETA. One was kept for protest purposes, but the second coat - sent to Mongolia - was lost by UPS en route. A rep for PETA told Page Six the shipping company will pay $7,500 for the lost coat, which "will buy a lot of paint!" - presumably to be thrown on American women wearing fur.``xEEyFplkEAAsAWZBzTK``x1163092999``x(default)``xNew York Post Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --Last weekend, while visiting Disney's Yacht Club Resort near Orlando, Florida, Michelle (a PerezHilton.com reader) had an unexpected encounter. She and her young son Vincent had just arrived when, to her surprise, she noticed Mariah with her entourage. Despite her bodyguards declining Michelle's request for a photo, MC politely posed with Vincent. Click on the thumbnail below for an enlarged view.


    --According to CBS 5, Mariah was among the women legendary singer Dionne Warwick sent letters to requesting their appearance on her new album, "My Friends and Me." Unfortunately, MC as well as Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle were unable to coordinate their respective schedules with Warwick.

    --Metro.co.uk reports: Mariah Carey has binned plans to launch her own clothes range. She said: 'So many lower-level stars do this. I think it's overload. I will wait until the time is right, which is not now.'

    --Mariah, and other nominees for the 2006 American Music Awards, will be given the opportunity to select their favorite Bella Bear Co. luxurious mink teddy bear at the Gift Suite hosted Hollywood Connection as part of the gift bags.

    --Below is a scan of Mariah in the current issue of Us Weekly magazine. Click on the thumbnail below for an enlarged view.


    Mariah Mentions
    --Janet Jackson was recently interviewed on the Japanese television show, "Utaban." When asked about the possible duet with Mariah, Jackson responded, "Yes. We're working on it. We're still working on it." Jokingly, one of the hosts asked if there was any room for him on the record. Janet smiled and answered, "No." The other host explained that he was a good dancer. Jackson responded, "Well, then you could be in the video." The host asked, "For real?" Janet laughed and answered, "No." Currently, the interview can be seen on YouTube.

    --Singer Stacie Orrico mentioned Mariah during a recent interview with Australia's Channel [V]: "Let's say I'm backstage at a show, and there's, let's say Mariah Carey was walking by or something. And she's not somebody like I've spent a lot of time with. I don't know her. As an artist, on one hand you feel like, okay, I could go and say 'Hi' and she wouldn't think it was as weird as like a fan, because you're like a fellow artist. But then, at the same time you sort of understand what it's like for people to feel like they can use their position to have a reason to talk to you when you sort of just want your space. So, a lot of times it makes you even stay off more, because you sort of understand. You're like, 'Oh, just give them their space'. See, it is kind of a weird thing." The host replied, "Yeah, but you wouldn't want to talk to Mariah Carey, she's crazy anyway. She's a nutball!" Currently, the interview can be seen on YouTube.

    --From All Headline News: The slender actress (Cameron Diaz), who is dating pop singer Justin Timberlake, admits she yearns for more curves like Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey. Although she's "ok" with her current body shape, she wishes there was more junk in her trunk.

    Fans' Corner
    --Kotaro of Golden Petals wrote a review of the experience backstage at Mariah's second concert at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, October 21, 2006. Click here to check it out!

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

    ``xEEyFplZupuqSBaPIRf``x1163057220``x(default)``xMariah Daily | PRWeb via Yahoo! News | Janel | Richard | Christopher | Kotaro | Jeramiah Mariah Receives 2007 People's Choice Awards Nomination``xCasey``xNominees for The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards were revealed this morning. Mariah's "Shake It Off" earned a nomination in the following category:

    Favorite R&B Song
    "Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera
    "Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake
    "Shake It Off" by Mariah Carey

    Click here to cast your vote!

    Tune in to see who takes home the award when the show airs live on CBS Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 9:00pm ET. Good luck MC!``xEEykAkyEZZkSYWdibp``x1162936977``x(default)``xPeople's Choice Awards | Jason Charged Moment``xCasey``xThere could be an awkward moment Friday at the Chelsea Piers when former flames Mariah Carey and Derek Jeter come face to face. Carey is the entertainment at the fourth annual Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation gala. Jeter, who attends his manager's charity event every year, dated Carey briefly in 1998 until he broke it off. Among those watching the potential fireworks will be emcee Bob Costas, lawyer Herb Nass, author of "Wills of the Rich & Famous," Ari Fleischer, White House press secretary under Bill Clinton, and Dan Scavino, Donald Trump's new golf czar. ``xEEyklpVukusdOTRNow``x1162816224``x(default)``xNew York Post He's out to prove Mariah can act``xCasey``xLee Daniels says he's excited that more people will be able to see his film "Shadowboxer," which had a limited theatrical release over the summer.

    Daniels' tale, featuring Helen Mirren and Cuba Gooding Jr.as stepmother and stepson who are also contract killers and lovers, is out on DVD tomorrow.

    The Wynnefield native shot his directorial debut here in 2004.

    He's gearing up to begin production on "Tennessee," which stars Mariah Carey. He says Carey, widely dissed for her work in "Glitter," is "a survivor" who is going to prove her critics wrong.

    "The studios don't believe in her," says Daniels, who is producing the film. "They think I'm crazy for hiring her, but people said the same thing when I hired Halle Berry." Berry won an Academy Award for her role in "Monster's Ball," the first film Daniels produced.``xEEyklpVFplYvtixoSz``x1162816108``x(default)``xPhiladelphia Daily News Mariah Daily Mailbag: Queen for Halloween``xCasey``x
    Hi,

    My big sister (who is helping me write this letter) has been a Mariah Carey fan for over 8 years now and she introduced me to her music about 2 years ago. When we found out that Mariah was coming to Sacramento for "The Adventures of Mimi" tour, we were really excited and definitely wanted to get tickets. Although it took awhile for our parents to be able to afford tickets for the whole family, we didn’t care because we knew we were going to see our favorite singer and role model. It was an amazing experience and something that we will never forget. After the concert, I decided that I wanted to try and write a song, so that eventually I could send it to Mariah. It took me a few weeks and I finally finished it. I hope that someday she will be able to see it. Since Halloween was right around the corner, I wasn’t sure yet as to whom I wanted to be. Finally, my big sister came up with the idea of me being Mariah Carey. So, at the last minute when almost everything was sold-out at the Halloween stores, we were finally able to put an outfit together. I almost didn’t get a chance to be Mariah because I got sick two days before Halloween and my outfit wasn’t really warm. But, I begged my parents to let me go out for a little bit so I could be my idol!

    Sincerely,

    Jessica

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    We want YOUR stories! If you have a story relating to Mariah that you'd like to share, please send an e-mail to contact@mariahdaily.com.``xEEykyyulVlisveEfDu``x1162675658``x(default)``xJessica/Liz Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --In response to the many requests we received, you can now read the transcript (and download a video file) of the rollercoaster opening for Mariah's tour on the main page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section. Check it out!

    --We are updating the Web Directory page of our Internet section. Any Mariah fansites or other websites that would like to exchange links with us, please send an e-mail to contact@mariahdaily.com.

    --On Thursday, November 2, 2006, the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) organization handed out dozens of fur coats to some very needy people at the Marie Sandvik Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donors included Mariah, Kimberley Hefner, and Mary Tyler Moore.

    --What do you think of Mariah's sleek ponytail? Click here to vote (kiss or dis)!


    Mariah Mentions
    --According to a recent article in the German edition of In Touch magazine, actor Ashton Kutcher once kissed Mariah. Below is a transcript of the article as well as a scan.

    Who did Ashton kiss before he got famous?

    Once upon a time... there was a young man, still unknown and without beard. And there was his love, a young singer, aspiring to become huge in the music business. But the love between these two didn't last long. Some dates and it was over. But: "she was a great kisser," says Ashton. Who of these three succesful ladies (A. Mariah Carey, B. Nelly Furtado, C. LeAnn Rimes) was Ashton's young love?

    Answer: A. (Mariah Carey)

    --From Billboard - Chart Beat: While it was looking like no artist would have more than one No. 1 on the Hot 100 this calendar year, [Justin] Timberlake's second chart-topper arrives earlier than the first multiple No. 1 of 2005. Last year, Mariah Carey was the only artist to have two songs claim a stake at the summit during the calendar year. "We Belong Together" began a 14-week run in June and "Don't Forget About Us" moved into the penthouse on the chart dated Dec. 31.

    --From sandiego.com: Making the trend even hotter, celebs are actually doing the designing themselves. And who better to put out a line of Fido Fashion than the aptly named Snoop Dogg? The label—out in early 2007—includes toys, leashes, apparel and treats for dogs, all produced with Snoop’s laid-back, urban flair. Even diva Mariah Carey is making her foray into pet fashion with Pup Star, a line of threads inspired by her beloved Jack Russell. Her camp’s being tight-lipped about the whole project, but we predict designs with lots of glitter.

    --From E! Online: Showing up is far more than half the battle for celebrities who get paid to party, Us reports. Okay, some stars actually do a little work, like Mariah Carey and Usher, who get $1 million to perform at private functions.

    --From The University Daily Kansan: Being a young connoisseur of Casey Kasem’s Top 40, I thought this band (Hanson) was much better than say, Robyn, or the Spice Girls, or any other girl group out there. They had nothing on Mariah Carey, but then, who does?

    --Mariah is among the artists acknowledged in the liner notes of teen pop singer JoJo's new album, "The High Road," for "inspiration through [their] music."

    Fans' Corner
    --André created some terrific wallpapers [1024x768] for you! Click on each thumbnail below for the full-sized view.



    --Nacho noticed another advertisement for Wolford fashion boutiques featuring a model in the same dress worn by Mariah for her "The Emancipation of Mimi" album cover. Click on the thumbnail below for an enlarged view.


    Audio/Video Downloads
    --Click here to download an audio file of the senseless remarks rapper Eminem made about Mariah during an interview with his Sirius Satellite Radio station, Shade 45. Caution: This clip contains foul language and slanderous statements.

    --Below are video files of fan recordings from Mariah's 1995 concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Many thanks to Jeremiah!

    Fantasy
    Fantasy (O.D.B. Only)
    Make It Happen
    Open Arms
    Dreamlover
    Interaction with fans
    Without You
    One Sweet Day: V1 | V2
    I'll Be There
    Bill Bellamy talks with little girl / Hero (False Start)
    Hero
    Mariah with Jack
    Always Be My Baby
    Vision of Love: P1 | P2 | P3

    ``xEEykyFApykUsRwAQTt``x1162626720``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Andreea | Jeramiah | Dennis | Richard | Heroes of Mariah | Elie | André | Nacho | runtellthat | Jeremiah Mariah to Perform at Joe Torre's Gala``xMaggie``xMariah is slated to perform at The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Gala honoring the 1996 World Champion New York Yankees on November 10th. The event is being held at Chelsea Piers and is being hosted by Bob Costas. Mariah is the only scheduled performer for the evening.

    The event will be raising money for Margaret's Place. According to the invitation, "Margaret's Place is a comprehensive program which provides students with a safe room in school where they can meet with a professional counselor trained in domestic violence intervention and prevention."

    For more information on the event, click here to see the invitation. ``xEEykVkuyZkRVnTdtcZ``x1162535472``x(default)``xruntellthat | JoeTorre.org "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section Updates``xCasey``xMany 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!

  • Tokyo, JP:
    --Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, October 16, 2006. Many thanks to booh!

    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 Intermission #1
    08. Stay The Night
    09. I'll Be There
    10. Never Too Much (Trey Lorenz)
    11. My Everything (Trey Lorenz)
    12. Fantasy
    13. Don't Forget About Us
    14. Always Be My Baby
    15. Honey
    16. DJ Intermission #2
    17. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    18. Hero
    19. We Belong Together
    20. Butterfly Reprise
    21. All I Want For Christmas Is You


  • Nagoya, JP:
    --Below are audio files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at Nagoya Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. Many thanks to booh!

    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 Intermission #1
    08. Stay The Night
    09. I'll Be There
    10. Never Too Much (Trey Lorenz)
    11. My Everything (Trey Lorenz)
    12. Fantasy
    13. Don't Forget About Us
    14. Always Be My Baby
    15. Honey
    16. DJ Intermission #2
    17. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    18. Hero
    19. We Belong Together
    20. Butterfly Reprise
    21. All I Want For Christmas Is You

    ``xEEykulFllVQbDJqcaJ``x1162494685``x(default)``xMariah Daily | booh Eminem trashes Mariah during radio interview``xCasey``xWhen he wasn't making jokes about his drug use or complaining about listeners downloading music instead of buying it, Eminem opened up about his relationship with Mariah Carey last week during an interview on his Sirius Satellite Radio station, Shade 45. "Yes, me and Mariah did have a relationship for about a good six, seven months," said Em. "(But) it didn't work. I wasn't really into what she was into; our personalities collided. She's a diva, and I'm a little more regular, I guess." Em went on to blast Mariah for saying they never had a relationship, calling her words that start with the letters "b" and "c." "I can never deny her talent, but the fact that she denied we ever had something, that's bad."``xEEykuZyZAydHxbuTPo``x1162487596``x(default)``xThe Detroit News Online Mariah to Receive Inaugural Wish Icon Award``xCasey``x
    MARIAH CAREY, PENNY MARSHALL & ERIC MCCORMACK TO RECEIVE HONORS AT MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES' 7TH ANNUAL WISH NIGHT GALA

    Celebrity Wish Granters Join Previously Announced Honorees Paul Rusnak of RUSNAK Auto Group; Turner Construction; and RTKL Associates Inc.

    Los Angeles (October 19, 2006) - - The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles will host its 7th annual Wish Night Awards Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday, November 17, 2006. The evening will begin with a pre-event cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dinner and awards reception at 7:30 p.m. The star-studded event will honor celebrities and companies who have supported the organization's mission to brighten the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions in Los Angeles County by fulfilling their one most heartfelt wish.

    The honorees for Wish Night 2006 are: performer, songwriter, and the top-selling female artist in history, Mariah Carey, who will receive the inaugural Wish Icon Award; acclaimed producer, director and actress Penny Marshall, and Emmy Award®-winning actor Eric McCormack, who will each receive the Celebrity Wish Granter Award; Paul Rusnak of RUSNAK Auto Group who will receive the Individual Wish Granter Award; and RTKL Associates, Inc. and Turner Construction Company, which will each receive the Corporate Wish Granter Award. Musician, singer and songwriter Jake Coco will provide entertainment for the evening.

    Wish recipients and their families will present each award and share how their lives have been impacted by a wish, such as nine-year-old Ryan's wish to be a zookeeper at the National Zoo after surviving a severe congenital defect.

    We are delighted to have the opportunity to recognize such prominent members of our community for their involvement in supporting wish fulfillment for children and their families. It is particularly exciting to honor Mariah Carey with the Wish Icon award for her extraordinary generosity and her many wish granting achievements throughout her career, said Kelli Seely, president and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. Together, those we are honoring tonight have brightened the lives of many children and the family members who love them.

    In addition to her multi-award winning career as a performer and songwriter, Carey has also been a committed volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has personally granted dozens of wishes for children from across the country. Many children have taken Carey's place at music awards shows, thanks to her generosity. Carey also donates to help grant performing arts/music wishes; she has donated in the six figures to fund more than 20 wishes. The pop legend was also willing to take the stage for the Foundation when it celebrated its 25th anniversary.

    Click here to read the press release in its entirety.``xEEykFyVylFLZzaYIYV``x1162376483``x(default)``xMake-A-Wish of Greater Los Angeles | Webby28 Happy Halloween!``xMaggie``xMariah 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!``xEEykFEVkppkaKqeVqv``x1162326000``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah Daily Mailbag: Alexis Defends Mariah``xCasey``x
    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``xEEykFEuFAZHUAfWvmS``x1162325197``x(default)``xAlexis - BMac Productions Inc "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section Updates``xCasey``xMany 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).``xEEykkAyppptCYzScbv``x1162306800``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Paul | Alyssa Chart Flashback``xCasey``xUsing 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

    ``xEEykkAuuAksouiwMcx``x1162305292``x(default)``xEW.com Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews 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!``xEEykkVkpkAxubiMjad``x1162262829``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Teddy | Jessie - AOL Music | Richard | Curtis | Ché | Besim | Moony Refund Procedure for Mariah Carey Hong Kong Concert``xCasey``xONE 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.``xEEykElkAVkEhltbktC``x1162193752``x(default)``xHong Kong Ticketing Limited | houseofMusiC Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews 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!``xEEykEEyuZAYHLStFDb``x1162105080``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Access Hollywood | Yahoo! News | SoutheastTexasLive.com | PR Newswire | Chris | Diana | Shino | Can and Murat | Jay Download: "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Live in Tokyo``xCasey``xClick 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 ]
    ``xEEykpkVZElJBwLihfM``x1162018080``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Noriaki Jr. Blame Flies After Mariah Hong Kong Cancellation``xCasey``xManagement 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)``xEEyElAkFyFRIDdOuqj``x1161903163``x(default)``xBillboard Mariah Cancels Hong Kong Concert``xLiron``x
  • From MTV Asia: Mariah Carey's concert in Hong Kong has been cancelled. Universal Music Group International sent out the following press release today:

    Due to unfulfilled contractual obligations by concert organisers, Mariah Carey has been obliged to cancel her forthcoming concert in Hong Kong, scheduled to take place at The Tamar site on Saturday, October 28.

    With legions of fans in Hong Kong and South East Asia, Mariah has always appreciated the love and dedication they have shown over the years. She deeply regrets the disappointment caused to them due to unforseen circumstances beyond her control. For Mariah, this is particularly unfortunate given her recent sold-out, critically acclaimed tours of the United States and Japan.

    Mariah's most recent album, The Emancipation Of Mimi, achieved double-platinum status in Hong Kong and platinum sales in Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand. The album also earned the multi-Grammy winning singer/songwriter/producer the distinction of being the best-selling Universal Music artist in China in 2006.

    Mariah will soon begin work on a new album, due for release in 2007.

  • From Yahoo! News: Mariah Carey's weekend concert was canceled Thursday because of poor ticket sales and what promoters said were the pop star's "unreasonable demands."

    Carey was to perform Saturday at an outdoor space near Hong Kong's Central financial district. Promoter Concerts Asia said it had only sold 4,000 tickets, despite a "substantial" advertising campaign.

    "We have decided to cancel the event effective immediately due to both the poor response of public ticket sales 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," said a statement posted Thursday on the promoter's website.

    Concerts Asia declined further comment, and contact information for Carey wasn't immediately available.

    Hits by the 36-year-old Grammy-winning singer include "We Belong Together."

  • From Concerts Asia: There will be an official announcement next week to confirm the refund procedures through HK Ticketing and in the meanwhile all customers will be contacted if we have their emails to inform them of the procedure for refund and of course to offer our sincere apologies to any inconvenience."

    Please meanwhile email any enquiries to:
    mariah@concerts-asia.com``xEEyElZuEkpPHTkVmbC``x1161884920``x(default)``xUniversal Music Group International | ONE Events | Bernard | Nick | Helen "Tennessee" Tidbits``xCasey``x
    --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.``xEEyElEuVElVTwqUryO``x1161825318``x(default)``xMariah Daily | mcharms2003 Mariah's Second Concert in Osaka: Setlist``xCasey``xTonight, 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

    ``xEEyEZAVkAECaliGdPm``x1161806091``x(default)``xLove Love Jack Mariah's First Concert in Osaka: Setlist``xCasey``xTonight, 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

    ``xEEyEZFVElZPmzrXbPw``x1161745987``x(default)``xLove Love Jack "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section Updates``xCasey``xMany 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.``xEEyEVkkyVlFjxYIIwN``x1161533458``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Jacob | Julian | Jonny | Vijay | Michelle | Elvis Mariah's Third Concert in Tokyo: Setlist & Tidbits``xCasey``xTonight, 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.``xEEyEuylkEVGBxNCSbP``x1161479015``x(default)``xTaste of Honey Mariah's Second Concert in Tokyo: Photos, Setlist, and Tidbits``xCasey``xLast 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'.``xEEyEukZpFlBLkKRmLt``x1161437838``x(default)``xLove Love Jack Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews 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 ]
    ``xEEyEFyZukEZRsCXtTx``x1161371280``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Bernard | Heroes of Mariah | Neo | Lisa | Jeramiah | Alexandra | Shino Like her or not, Carey prevails in the world of pop``xMaggie``xThere 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. ``xEEyEFyZkykZCFxHGaB``x1161370800``x(default)``xParamus Post News Celebrity Sighting: Mariah Carey``xCasey``xI 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!``xEEyEFpFpuuSUqsheAs``x1161313844``x(default)``xTheCelebrityCafe.com Mariah Concert in Nagoya: Setlist & Tidbits``xCasey``xLast 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.``xEEyEkAuZVVsgCggnHu``x1161305555``x(default)``xLove Love Jack "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Box Scores Update``xCasey``xBillboard 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.``xEEyEkpFAukAJBpGezS``x1161214742``x(default)``xBillboard | Marc | Vagner Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews 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!``xEEyEkpEuyFIZbviVpR``x1161212263``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Ashely | Brendan | Clif | Mike | Moony MQ Photos: Mariah Performing in Tokyo``xCasey``xBelow 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!``xEEyEEkluZuOiNwgJPQ``x1161139274``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Dennis Ross: 'I Want To Advise Today's Superstars'``xCasey``xSoul 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."``xEEyEEpukuFdBqyHbDs``x1161115043``x(default)``xContactMusic Mariah's First Concert in Tokyo: Setlist, Tidbits, and Press Photos``xLiron``xAfter 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:
    ``xEEyEpkpVZVBArNAIXo``x1161031375``x(default)``xGolden Petals | Yahoo! News/Shizuo Kambayashi Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews 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.``xEEyEpkpFEFYcXQTahW``x1161031113``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Heroes of Mariah | mishimc | psychofunkapus Ask Billboard: Re-release This``xCasey``xHi 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.     ``xEEypAEVEuFvHdAnEtU``x1160925943``x(default)``xBillboard.com | Richard New Photos: Mariah Arriving in Japan``xCasey``xBelow 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!``xEEyplFyuVuPufvuKUr``x1160847254``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Dennis Carefree Carey back on top``xCasey``xIn 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 incoherently for eight minutes. A week later she checked into a hospital in Connecticut suffering from exhaustion.

    That autumn Glitter and its soundtrack were released. The album was her lowest charting yet and the film was a disaster. Her acting was painful and the tunes unimaginative. While some might argue that the release date on Sept. 11 hampered the success of both film and album, others view the lack of media attention as a small mercy. Either way, the result was the same: Virgin paid Carey 28 million dollars just to part ways.

    Who at this point would have predicted the huge success of Emancipation of Mimi? Not only is it her biggest disc in a decade, but it seems to have erased all memories of her recent missteps. She has cast aside producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and what was an increasingly MOR adult-orientated feel in favor of a harder more contemporary edge as embodied by Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes, Kanye West and James Poyser, all of whom participated as producers on Emancipation. While there's nothing as groundbreaking as "Fantasy" (her 1995 collaboration with Puff Daddy and Ol' Dirty Bastard) there are enough ghetto-fabulous cuts on the release to give her street-cred at 36.

    The talk of an emancipation of "Mimi"--a reference to a childhood nickname--seems ironic, though, considering that the album is a return to the hip-hop flavored approach she first used on Daydream. Then there's the airbrushed album cover that looks eerily like Beyonce...

    Nonetheless, Carey still possesses one of the most distinctive voices in the annals of popular music. Her dog whistle trills and over-the-top vocal gymnastics have launched hordes of imitators and perhaps it's simply the fear of losing this characteristic voice that inspired fans to go out and buy Emancipation. The ballads on the album find her in top form again. The gospel-tinged "Fly Like A Bird" is especially moving.

    And whether Emancipation represents a new beginning or a final blaze of glory, Carey, the top diva of the '90s, seems to have finally come to terms with herself, as she claims on a recent posting on her Web site.

    "I am letting my guard down and am celebrating the fact that I've grown into a person and artist who no longer feels imprisoned by insecurities. I can honestly say, 'This is me, the real me, take it or leave it.'"

    Mariah Carey will perform Oct. 16, 7 p.m. at Nipponbudokan in Kudanshita, Tokyo, (03) 3475-9999; Oct. 18, 7 p.m. at Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, (052) 241-8118; Oct. 20-21 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, (03) 3475-9999; Oct. 24-25, 7 p.m. at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, (06) 6362-7301.``xEEypZZFEVANxZtbCfV``x1160783959``x(default)``xThe Daily Yomiuri "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section Updates``xCasey``xMany 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!

  • Las Vegas, NV:
    --Below are Fan Photos taken at Mariah's concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, September 30, 2006. Thanks to Daniel! Also, visit the Las Vegas page of our Tour Section to read newly added Fan Reviews from Keith and Daniel.


  • Oakland, CA:
    --Below are Fan Photos taken at Mariah's concert at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California, on Monday, October 2, 2006. Thanks to Chris! Visit the Oakland page of our Tour Section for additional photos from Chris, Daniel, and Ruth. Also, read newly added Fan Reviews from LauraLuvsMC and Daniel.



  • 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 Aaron and Fabian! Visit the San Diego page of our Tour Section for additional photos.



  • Los Angeles, CA:
    --Below are Press Photos taken at Mariah's concert at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, October 6, 2006. Credit goes to Matt Sayles, the photographer.



    --Below are Fan Photos taken at the concert. Thanks to Aaron and Jeramiah! Visit the Los Angeles page of our Tour Section for additional photos. Also, read newly added Fan Reviews from Newton, AlbertandJair, and Jeramiah.


  • Anaheim, CA:
    --Below are Fan Photos taken at Mariah's concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Sunday, October 8, 2006. Thanks to Aaron! Also, visit the Anaheim page of our Tour Section to read newly added Fan Reviews from Erik, Maryanne, and Andy.


  • Phoenix, AZ:
    --Below are Press Photos taken at Mariah's concert at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Credit goes to Julio Jimenez, the photographer. Also, visit the Phoenix page of our Tour Section to read a newly added Fan Review from ScottKessinger.


    ``xEEypZEZpupzZaMTkqK``x1160727840``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Daniel | Keith | Chris | Ruth | LauraLuvsMC | Aaron | Fabian | Yahoo! News/Matt Sayles | Jeramiah | Newton | AlbertandJair | Erik | Maryanne | Andy | GetOut/Julio Jimenez | ScottKessinger With Gratitude``xCasey``xThanks to your votes, Mariah Daily secured the #28 position on the Top 200 Sites in the People's Choice category of the BT Digital Music Awards 2006.

    We can't thank you enough for your continued support and integral contribution to the site.``xEEypyVlAlVXzGcPETK``x1160669785``x(default)``xMariah Daily Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --A new video featuring commentary from Eddie Morales, one of Mariah's choreographers for "The Adventures of Mimi" tour, has been added to the official website. Members can view previously added videos on the Virtual Ticket page. If you haven't joined MariahCarey.com, click here and become a member today!

    --Below are photos of a display advertising Mariah's concert at the Tamar site in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Click on each thumbnail for an enlarged view.


    Mariah Mentions
    --From Life&Style Weekly: Brit wants her BODY BACK! Mariah's her inspiration! Earlier this year, pop powerhouse Mariah Carey, 36, dropped 32 pounds. Now it's Brit's turn to kick the 45 pounds she put on (and never lost) since having Sean! An industry insider says Brit's so inspired by Mariah that she's even been consulting the diva's makeover maestro, Benny Medina.

    --From ESPN.com: The Boss? George Steinbrenner is The Boss like Mariah Carey is Mrs. Derek Jeter. Those days are long gone, like the last glow of a cigarette butt.

    Fans' Corner
    --Mikel attended Mariah's concert at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, October 6, 2006. You can read notes and view photos he took at the show on his MySpace blog. Click here to check it out!``xEEypyVVVVkkQoKuLqO``x1160666352``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Ken | Jeramiah | David | Mikel Carey On``xCasey``x
    HURRICANE MARIAH BLASTS AWAY THE OPENING-NIGHT JITTERS

    MARIAH CAREY
    AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA, MIAMI
    AUGUST 5, 2006 ****

    "MIAMI," MARIAH CAREY says, "is not an easy place to begin a tour." It's nearly two hours into the sold-out first night of The Adventures of Mimi tour, and for Carey—looking elegant but weary in a skintight turquoise gown—the show has been a not-always-excellent adventure. There have been missed lighting cues, bungled dance moves and uncomfortable pauses while Carey scuttles to the edge of the stage to sip water through a straw. She spends nearly half of "Dreamlover" entreating the techies to turn on giant stage-side fans ("Where are my fans? I need a moment, here!"), knocks her sunglasses askew during "Fantasy" before whipping them disconsolately into the crowd and appears to be singing the wrong vocal part over a backing track in "Don't Forget About Us." Throughout the night, she fiddles with her earpiece, at one point begging her sound crew, "If I have to wear this thing, could you please make sure the volume is turned up nice and loud?"

    None of these glitches seem to bother the adoring audience at the American Airlines Arena. It's a notably young crowd—homegirls and their boyfriends, South Beach clubbers, gay couples—proof positive that with the blockbuster The Emancipation of Mimi album, Carey has shed her old Adult Contemporary image and become a hip-hop soul diva. (Some of the biggest cheers of the evening came during the costume-change interludes, when Carey's turntablist DJ Clue spins rap hits like T.I.'s "What You Know" and hometown-hero Rick Ross's "Hustlin'.")

    Carey has certainly given her fans a spectacle. The stage set features a curving, opera-house-style staircase, three monster video screens and an enormous light-sculpture spelling out MIMI. There are six hyperactive dancers, video cameos by famous rappers (Jay-Z, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Jermaine Dupri) and a gratuitous appearance by a full gospel choir, who pour out onstage in white robes to sing a few—very few—bars of the set-closing "Make It Happen." Like all good MTV divas, Carey spends much of the show backstage changing clothes. She sports eight different outfits during the concert, going from skimpy lingerie (a black bikini with boy-short bottoms and a chiffon cape) to a hood-goddess ensemble (painted-on Capri jeans with a bling-encrusted halter top and matching shades) to red-carpet formalwear (those sweeping evening gowns).

    Visual razzle-dazzle makes sense for Carey rivals like Madonna or Janet Jackson, whose vocal chops are dubious to begin with. But Carey is a five-octave-range singing superhero; the multimedia glitz feels like a distraction, and Carey sure seems uncomfortable executing tightly choreographed routines surrounded by hoofers half her age. (You can practically see her counting off her steps in the slinky "Shake It Off.")

    But strangely, Carey's obvious nerves and the opening-night kinks add to the show's charm. She has never projected the froideur of Madonna or Beyoncé. She's the neurotic, human-size diva, the woman who made the god-awful Glitter and suffered a highly publicized crack-up but bounced back in 2005 to trounce the competition with her best record yet. The concert opens with video footage of a roller coaster and a melodramatic Carey voiceover proclaiming: "My life has been like a roller coaster ... I've had my ups and downs ... and I've found a deeper kind of truth." The show replicates that arc in miniature, moving through tribulations, muffed production numbers and near-nervous breakdowns, arriving at something like transcendence.

    Which in this case means the big, gospel-flavored MOR ballads that have earned Carey more No. 1 hits than anyone besides Elvis Presley and the Beatles. Songs like "One Sweet Day" and "Fly Like a Bird" liberate Carey from choreography, letting her rear back and deliver ethereal high notes and great gusts of melisma. Carey's sheer vocal prowess redeems even the schlockiest material, like the self-esteem anthem "Hero," the evening's big sing-along. The show climaxes with "We Belong Together," a song that perfectly integrates her old ballad singing style with the sleek syncopations of hip-hop-inflected R&B. In an arena thronged with Mariah diehards, more than a few of whom are openly weeping, the song plays less like a breakup ballad than a pledge of devotion between the superstar and audience. "I love each and every one of you!" Carey cries at the song's end. It's the oldest, smarmiest line in the showbiz book, but on this anxious night, it sounds totally sincere.
    JODY ROSEN

    MARIAH CAREY PARKING LOT

    PEDRO GONZALEZ
    MIAMI, 32

    PSYCHED TO SEE MARIAH?
    Um ... I'm kind of here with a friend who's a Mariah Carey freak. But It's not really my thing. I'm into New Wave '90s.

    DO YOU OWN ANY MARIAH CDs?
    No, but I did see Glitter. It's camp, high camp. It's not supposed to be comedy, but it's one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

    RAPHAEL SANTOYO
    VENEZUELA, 27

    WHY DID YOU TRAVEL SO FAR?
    I love Mariah. Her voice is from the stars.

    MAYBE YOU'LL MEET HER.
    I would have to die then.

    YOU'D ACTUALLY KILL YOURSELF IF YOU MET MARIAH?
    Not kill myself exactly, but I would have to die ... I can't think of the way to say it in English. I'm too excited right now.

    MELANIE ABBOTT
    DELAND, FLORIDA, 31

    SO YOU'RE A MARIAH CAREY SUPERFAN?
    The biggest. I've got posters, pictures, 8x10 photos I buy off eBay. I even liked Glitter.

    YOU'RE ONE OF FOUR PEOPLE WHO LIKED IT.
    I saw it twice. And I'm going to see it again.``xEEypyFAVAEeDbAkzdq``x1160650391``x(default)``xBLENDER | Scan: Jeramiah | Text: Mariah Daily "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Box Scores Update``xCasey``xBillboard has published the box scores for Mariah's concerts in Calgary, Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Oakland.

    Venue: Pengrowth Saddledome
    City/State: Calgary, Alberta
    Event Dates: September 25, 2006
    Gross Sales: $815,242
    Attend / Capacity: 11,984 / 11,984 (100%)
    Prices: $109.50 - $19.50

    Venue: ARCO Arena
    City/State: Sacramento, California
    Event Dates: September 27, 2006
    Gross Sales: $938,106
    Attend / Capacity: 12,353 / 12,510 (98.7%)
    Prices: $126.75 - $19.50

    Venue: MGM Grand Garden
    City/State: Las Vegas, Nevada
    Event Dates: September 30, 2006
    Gross Sales: $1,844,530
    Attend / Capacity: 13,730 / 13,730 (100%)
    Prices: $175 - $19.50

    Venue: Oakland Arena
    City/State: Oakland, California
    Event Dates: October 2, 2006
    Gross Sales: $960,369
    Attend / Capacity: 12,510 / 13,585 (92.1%)
    Prices: $129.50 - $19.50

    Totals Reported To Date:
    Dates: 24
    Gross: $22,591,174
    Attend / Capacity: 295,374 / 311,975 (94.7%)
    Average Gross Per Date: $941,299

    Visit the Box Scores page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section for previously reported box score figures.``xEEypyplkZZmbzdAPIN``x1160619077``x(default)``xBillboard | Marc Mariah re-invents herself at US Airways Center``xCasey``x
    Before Mariah Carey took the stage Tuesday night at US Airways Center in Phoenix, a video of a roller coaster played on the multiple screens surrounding the stage.

    The irony was not lost on the near-capacity crowd as Carey's voice boomed, "If you don't get on the ride, you won't experience the adventure."

    Carey's career has included a series of ups: early chart success, a 1993 marriage to Sony Records mogul Tommy Mottola and a 2000 World Music Award as the bestselling female artist of all time.

    It's also had plenty of downs: a divorce from Mottola in 1997, a mental breakdown/striptease on MTV's "TRL" and the atrocious autobiographical film, "Glitter," in 2001. Then, to top it off, getting dumped from her record label in 2002.

    Recently, though she's been on the way back up, riding her massive comeback album, 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi," which returned Carey to pop prominence with a few hit singles and three Grammy awards.

    Carey's roller coaster clearly was still on the upswing Tuesday night. (See more photos)

    "She has such an incredible voice," said Ron Stein, 55, of Gilbert. "It's all about her voice and her high-energy show."

    The lights dimmed and Carey appeared on stage in a black bikini and cape, backed by an 11-piece band (made up of a rhythm section, a DJ and plenty of singers and dancers), and sang "It's Like That" before busting into a series of hits such as "Heartbreaker, "Dream Lover," 1998's "My All," 2005's "Shake it Off" and a great version of the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There," a duet with long-time supporter, singer Trey Lorenz.

    There were plenty of costume changes during Carey's set, with a DJ laying down a slick beat as Carey changed from the black bikini to long black tight shorts and a glittery bra to a flowing blue/green gown.

    Carey saved her most recent smash, "We Belong Together," for the encore, but by then the crowd had been treated to a show full of of hits.

    For Elvis Rivera, 28, who drove from Denver to see the show, the concert held plenty of memories.

    "I saw Mariah with my mom during Mariah's first televised special in 1993 in New York. It was Thanksgiving and my mom died a month later, but on the video she is the only one dancing. It brings back a lot of memories for me."

    Rapper Busta Rhymes, newly shorn of his trademark dreads, whipped up the late-arriving crowd with his lickety-split hip-hop raps and engaging stage presence and drew an appreciative applause from the audience as he gave way to the headliner.``xEEypypVyAAcIZsouRi``x1160616499``x(default)``xEastValleyTribune.com Mariah Concert in Phoenix, AZ: Setlist & Tidbits``xCasey``xLast night, Mariah performed at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Although this was the final stop for "The Adventures of Mimi" in North America, MC put on a terrific show and will continue her tour next week in Asia. 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
    ---"B" Stage:
    09. Fantasy
    10. Don't Forget About Us
    11. Always Be My Baby
    ---End "B" Stage
    12. Honey
    13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    14. Can't Let Go (Snippet)
    15. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet)
    16. One Sweet Day (Snippet)
    17. Hero
    ---Encore:
    18. We Belong Together
    19. Butterfly Reprise


    Tidbits:
    --Busta Rhymes opened the show at 8:00pm and performed for nearly an hour, ending at 8:55pm.

    --Mariah took the stage at about 9:35pm.

    --Security was very tight. Fans caught with cameras were escorted out.

    --MC dedicated "One Sweet Day" to a fan and his deceased brother.

    --The crowd was extremely enthusiastic.

    --The concert lasted nearly two hours, ending at about 11:25pm.``xEEypVVkpFFdSWDSojo``x1160562833``x(default)``xLouise Mariah Carey Plans To Release DVD Of Tour Highlights``xCasey``xSinger Mariah Carey, who is about to take her Adventures Of Mimi tour overseas, told TV's Extra Monday night (October 9th) that she plans to release a new concert DVD. Titled Divarie, the proposed disk will document highlights from her tour, including all her wacky diva exploits on the road.

    What may not be included are scenes from her October 8th stop in Anaheim, California. Sources reported that Mariah was booed by the audience, which waited more than two hours for the diva to hit the stage. Her bassist and friend Randy Jackson of American Idol fame, tried to calm and entertain the audience, but also got his share of boos. Carey reportedly arrived at about 10 p.m., and the rest of the show went on without a hitch.

    At her show on Friday, October 7th, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, local Power 106 DJ Big Boy proposed to his girlfriend on stage, and then Carey herself named a baby when a pregnant fan woman told her idol that she wanted to name her child for the singer, but discovered the baby would be a boy. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, "The wonder that is Mariah thought for a second, giving three suggestions: Roy (for her late dad), Trey (for backup singer Trey Lorenz) and Carey. The woman looked pleased. Carey it would be."

    Carey wraps her U.S. tour tonight (October 10th) at Phoenix, Arizona's US Airways Arena.

    Note: This article contradicts reports from fans that attended Mariah's concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Sunday, October 8, 2006. When an official confirmation pertaining to the details of the tour release becomes available, we will bring it to you.``xEEypVEVluyyxXAwswf``x1160526646``x(default)``xCJAD | macfvr Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --Tonight, official celebrations both preceding and following Mariah's concert at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, will be held at FEZ Restaurant & Bar. Attend and you could win two free tickets and transportation to and from the concert. The event is being sponsored by Virgin Megastore and Kaboom energy beverages. Below is the event's official flyer. Click on the thumbnail for an enlarged view.


    --This week, "The Adventures of Mimi" remains at the #7 position on the Top 20 Concert Tours chart.

    --This week, "The Emancipation of Mimi" re-entered the ARIA (Australian Record Industry Assocation) Top 40 Urban Albums chart at #39. Also, "Say Somethin'" has dropped four spots to the #22 position on the Top 40 Urban Singles chart.

    --Members of Neway karaoke box can now use their collected points to bid on VIP tickets for Mariah's concert at the Tamar site in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, October 28, 2006. The top 3 bidders will each receive 2 VIP tickets worth HK $6,776. This offer ends October 18. Click here for more details! Below is an online advertisement for the promotion. Click on the thumbnail for an enlarged view.


    --Tickets for Mariah's Hong Kong concert can be purchased at local Tom Lee Music stores, HMV stores, and HK Ticketing box offices. Also, overseas fans can purchase tickets online from HK Ticketing.

    Mariah Mentions
    --From Montreal Gazette: The jovial manager, Claudel Romney, ushers me inside where Mariah Carey spent five weeks writing her hit CD The Emancipation of Mimi. "She slept all day," he says of the disco diva, "and at night she felt creative after spending hours in the Jacuzzi." Not hard when you bring $10,000 worth of equipment and a gaggle of personal assistants and sound technicians. She hired one boat for her luggage. A personal trainer came from nearby St. Bart's, and gourmet dog food was brought in for Jack, her treasured Jack Russell. "Mariah is a delightful young lady who loves our eggplant Parmesan," Jacquie Ruan, owner of the superstar-friendly Ripples restaurant, says with a smile.

    --From Recordnet: Media reports place Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Mariah Carey at the We Care retreat near Palm Springs, an exclusive retreat that uses a liquid cleanse diet program augmented by colonics.

    --From Mirror.co.uk: Not so long ago, one of George Michael's people told me I'd never have an interview with George again, following something I'd written about his mate Mariah Carey.

    Fans' Corner
    --Javier, the vocalist of 360 Grados (a new Spanish boy band), has recorded a Spanish version of "Don't Forget About Us." He regards Mariah as an inspiration and welcomes your feedback. You can hear the version, "No Te Olvides Jamas," on his MySpace music page.

    --Badyr of Mariah Hero has revamped his fansite's community. Click here to check it out!

    --Emmy is selling her collection of 250 rare Mariah items on eBay. Click here to view the auctions!

    --Oscar is selling some of his Mariah collection. Click here to view the items!

    --Alexandra has created a new German/English fansite, Mariah Fanbooks. Check it out!

    Video Downloads
    --Click here to download a brief segment from ABC News on Mariah's upcoming acting endeavor in the film, "Tennessee."

    --Click here to download a clip from MTV Overdrive's interview with singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado. In the clip, Furtado discusses the influence MC had on her singing.``xEEypuyyAyVUrIDmfTn``x1160467620``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Mark | The Hartford Courant | Richard | Bernard | Javier | Badyr | Emmy | Oscar | Alexandra | Nori "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Box Scores Update``xCasey``xBillboard has published the box scores for Mariah's concerts in Edmonton and Vancouver.

    Venue: Rexall Place
    City/State: Edmonton, Alberta
    Event Dates: September 21, 2006
    Gross Sales: $880,306
    Attend / Capacity: 12,013 / 12,578 (95.5%)
    Prices: $109.50 - $19

    Venue: General Motors Place
    City/State: Vancouver, British Columbia
    Event Dates: September 23, 2006
    Gross Sales: $1,223,100
    Attend / Capacity: 14,189 / 14,652 (96.8%)
    Prices: $109.50 - $59.50

    Totals Reported To Date:
    Dates: 20
    Gross: $18,032,927
    Attend / Capacity: 244,797 / 260,166 (94.1%)
    Average Gross Per Date: $901,646

    Visit the Box Scores page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section for previously reported box score figures.``xEEypuyyupAFZBCOSoe``x1160466360``x(default)``xBillboard | Marc Mariah Concert in Anaheim, CA: Setlist & Tidbits``xCasey``xLast night, Mariah performed at the Honda Center (formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim) in Anaheim, California. MC put on a spectacular show and Boyz II Men surprised everyone (including Mariah) by showing up to perform "One Sweet Day." The concert was filmed for a future DVD release and possible television special. 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
    ---"B" Stage:
    09. Fantasy
    10. Don't Forget About Us
    11. Always Be My Baby
    ---End "B" Stage
    12. Honey
    13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    14. Can't Let Go (Snippet)
    15. One Sweet Day
    16. Hero
    17. Make It Happen
    ---Encore:
    18. We Belong Together
    19. Butterfly Reprise


    Tidbits:
    --Midwestern rapper Chingy was the opening act.

    --Mariah was scheduled to take the stage at around 9:00pm, but didn't appear until about 9:50pm. When the crowd grew impatient, musical director Randy Jackson came out and explained that MC had personally chosen the Anaheim concert to be filmed for a DVD release and television special.

    --For the "B" stage performances, Mariah reverted back to her initial ensemble, consisting of a midriff-baring top and capri pants. MC discussed her lip gloss and had the lights lowered in order to display its function properly.

    --To the crowd's surprise, as well as Mariah's, R&B group Boyz II Men came out and performed "One Sweet Day" (in its entirety) with MC. The audience responded enthusiastically.

    --Although a snippet of "Thank God I Found You/Make It Last" was not performed, "Make It Happen" was performed.

    --Producer James "Big Jim" Wright, and R&B singers Ashanti and Toni Braxton attended the concert.``xEEypFAZpFyvCmbhQCE``x1160407836``x(default)``xMamaKaiyan | Newton | macfvr | Leroy | Islandboy26 Mariah Pre-Concert Taping in Anaheim, CA: Tidbits``xCasey``xEarlier today, a randomly selected number of Mariah fans were invited to attend a special pre-concert taping at the Honda Center (formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim) in Anaheim, California. MC performed a medley of songs for the intimate crowd. It appears that the purpose of this event was to include fans, regulate the lighting, and review other technical aspects in preparation for tonight's actual concert taping. It is believed that tonight's concert as well as the fans' involvement will be included in a CD/DVD release.

    --An estimated 1,500 fans were in attendance. A large portion of the pre-concert taping was capturing audience reactions for later footage. Mariah called for the crowd to "get creative."

    --MC explained that she would be lip-synching and performed "It's Like That," "Heartbreaker," and "Dreamlover." Mariah helped direct certain shots while insisting, "I'm not trying to be a diva!"

    --The afternoon was very informal with breaks between performances. MC frequently communicated with director/friend Sanaa Hamri ("U Make Me Wanna," "Bringin' on the Heartbreak," etc.) and did re-shoots to "capture the moments."

    --Bill, "the camera guy" (as Mariah affectionately called him), recorded and interviewed fans following the pre-concert taping.

    --Tonight's taping is expected to be released as a CD/DVD compilation possibly in time for the holidays.``xEEypFZEFukFnAYGxie``x1160374020``x(default)``xmacfvr | Ramon | caro619 Mariah Carey dazzles``xCasey``x
    Mariah Carey assumed almost supernatural powers in a concert that made local hip-hop history Friday at Staples Center.

    The golden-voiced singer delivered a top-notch concert. But she also set the stage for a marriage proposal by one of the city s top morning radio jocks; self-diagnosed an allergic reaction; caused audience members to either weep or canoodle; and named a baby.

    The only thing she didn t do was validate parking.

    To backtrack, the last time we encountered le Carey was several years ago at the Forum, where the singer was either at the tail end of a major breakdown or embarking on a new one. She essentially just stood there in a catatonic stupor, apparently miming to a backup tape.

    That was before the emancipation of Mimi. Friday saw a new Mariah. Putting forth a tightly arranged, perfectly packed two-hour concert, the entertainer was fully involved, stopping to talk to the crowd, throwing in ad libs in song lyrics and generally looking fit and sexy all around. The set list took in the classics: "Dream Lover," "Always Be My Baby," "I ll Be There," Heartbreaker," and recent chart busters "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off."

    Carey at her best, backed up by a fine band and singers.

    But what people will remember about the show will be the moment Power 106 morning DJ Big Boy came on stage alone and began talking about his recent surgery and the woman that stood by him and is now pregnant with his baby. Calling out his startled girlfriend, the radio guy got down on his knees and proposed marriage in front of the packed sports arena. Wisely, she said yes.

    A bit later, Mariah noticed someone in the place was smoking a cigarette. In a raspy voice, the singer diagnosed that her sudden sore throat was the result of that offending Marlboro. The cancer stick was extinguished.

    The wildly diverse crowd was in Carey s corner from the moment opening act Busta Rhymes evoked her name during his bawdy, one-dimensional opening set.

    And cheers rang out whenever Carey s own DJ kept the crowd pumped up with shouts of "MC" interspersed with an L.A.-centric selection of samples that hip-hopped from Snoop s "G Thang" to the reggaetron of "Gasolina."

    But nobody could ve expected what would happen when a pregnant fan made her way to the front of the stage between songs. The woman, spotted by Carey, said she would give birth in two weeks and wanted Carey to name the child.

    She had wanted to name the kid Mariah, but she was having a boy. Would Carey help out?

    The wonder that is Mariah thought for a second, giving three suggestions: Roy (for her late dad), Trey (for backup singer Trey Lorenz) and Carey.

    The woman looked pleased Carey it would be. All in just another Friday night for Mariah Carey on tour.``xEEypkEZAlApFeASEeD``x1160228789``x(default)``xLA Daily News Mariah Concert in Los Angeles, CA: Setlist & Tidbits``xMaggie``xMariah performed last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Her first of two shows in the area, the concert was well-received and featured lots of audience interaction.

    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
    ---"B" Stage:
    09. Fantasy
    10. Don't Forget About Us
    11. Always Be My Baby
    ---End "B" Stage
    12. Honey
    13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    14. Can't Let Go (Snippet)
    15. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet)
    16. One Sweet Day (Snippet)
    17. Hero
    ---Encore:
    18. We Belong Together
    19. Butterfly Reprise


    Tidbits:
    --Big Boy from Power 106 made a special appearance and proposed to his longtime girlfriend onstage.

    --A pregnant fan held up a sign that read "Mariah, Name My Baby Boy" and Marah suggested Roy (after her father), Carey, or Trey. She spoke about her father and segued into "One Sweet Day."

    --Da Brat made a special appearance and performed during the "Heartbreaker (Remix)".

    --Trey Lorenz performed one of his own songs "My Everything" (which he previously mentioned is planned for his first single) and said that they will be shooting the video soon.``xEEypkpyZuuqWxVKwvy``x1160217544``x(default)``xNewton Free Mariah Carey Concert Taping!``xCasey``xATTEND A VERY SPECIAL MARIAH CONCERT TAPING SUNDAY, OCT. 8

    If you live in or around the Anaheim area, this is your chance to see Mariah perform LIVE for FREE! Mariah will be taping a special afternoon performance of her The Adventures Of Mimi show this Sunday, October 8 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, CA and MariahCarey.com is giving you the chance to attend.

    In order for you to take part, you must be available to be at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim on Sunday, October 8 from 12:00 - 5:00pm wearing your most Pip concert attire for a once in a lifetime chance for you and your friends to see the hottest tour this year for FREE!

    HOW TO ATTEND

    MariahCarey.com will randomly select fans that respond to the following e-mail address no later than Friday, October 6 by 8:00PM EST:

    maroon2@maroonent.com

    Please write "Mariah Anaheim Concert Taping" in the subject line. In your e-mail, please tell us the following:

    Your First and Last Names
    Your Age
    Your City and State
    Your Phone Number / Mobile Phone Number
    Guests Name
    Guests Age

    You are permitted to bring more than 1 guest with you to the taping but please provide the names and ages of each of your guests.

    The Arrowhead Pond is located at:
    2695 East Katella Ave
    Anaheim, CA 92806

    ***MariahCarey.com will not be providing any transportation or lodging to this event.``xEEypEZEyAFjfAJogAH``x1160182493``x(default)``xMariahCarey.com | micoroan Mariah Carey: Coasting on a comeback``xCasey``x
    Review: A revitalized Mariah Carey continues to delight squealing fans, but her show skimps on songs.

    There are two ways of looking at Mariah Carey's biggest tour in years, the one that didn't quite pack 'em in at San Diego's ipayOne Center at the Sports Arena Wednesday night but which is guaranteed sellouts at Staples Center and the newly christened Honda Center (formerly the Pond) this weekend.

    Which view you prefer, however, depends on how charitable you wish to be toward the street diva and her predictable "Adventures of Mimi" outing.

    Those who insist it's high time Mariah got her due – those thrilled that her wildly overvalued album "The Emancipation of Mimi" was both last year's sales champ and an inexplicable Grammy darling – surely have already determined these shows are the culmination of her comeback: a well-earned victory lap for a show-biz survivor.

    That it is in more ways than one, and only a jealous hater would deny that she isn't deserving of this celebration. Five years ago, when Mariah's sudden and erratic descent into tabloid purgatory began, it seemed unthinkable that she'd ever crawl back to a stature half as significant as she has now.

    Her record-contract woes, the catastrophe of "Glitter," her frequent canceled shows, hospital stays and too-public temper tantrums – plus what very recently appeared to be the premature deterioration of her unearthly five-octave vocal range – all seemed to spell the end of her days as an omnipresent powerhouse. Everyone loves a comeback, but the reality is that they're increasingly rare. Just look at Whitney Houston, the still-suffering giant Mariah was once modeled after.

    Yet, picture-perfect as ever and healthier to boot, a well-handled Mariah has rebounded to score still more chart-topping singles; having tied Elvis Presley for second place with 17, she likely will surpass the Beatles' record 20 before she's 40. What's more, thanks to a rekindled romance with MTV, she has (somewhat surprisingly) become a symbol of sexual liberation and female empowerment for a whole new generation of young women, the clear majority of attendees in San Diego.

    Fostering that connection, Mariah has rarely seemed as down to earth as she does on this tour, routinely striving to reach out to the audience more literally than figuratively – even going so far as to invite an Australian fan on stage for a hug, break into unrehearsed a capella choruses of shouted requests and, for three numbers, performing on a disco dance floor raised in the center of the arena. (That's now an old trick everyone from Madonna to the Stones employs, but up to now Mariah, like Streisand, has remained removed from her audience. The close proximity this setup affords is sometimes startling.)

    Best news of all: She hasn't sung so powerfully since she began, and back then she never matched her innate force with so much nuance.

    Yes, I still find her rain-falling finger-twiddling moves – the ones she whips out when she's at her most melismatic – as annoying as ever. But the last time I saw her, at a 2003 Christmas show in L.A., she had to strain to hit her famous dog-whistle notes, most of which came across hoarse and screechy. Here, however, with no apparent tape-track sweetening, she soared again and again, adding soulful grit to her lower register and effortlessly scaling demanding vocal heights on past favorites, be they slow and sultry (the now-classic "Vision of Love"), breezy ("Dream Lover," "Honey") or funked-up and strutting ("Heartbreaker").

    Fans here justifiably ate it up, squealing for her every change of skimpy outfit as if they had just spotted Justin Timberlake streaking. So I doubt many will share my second view of Mariah's meager spectacle – as a bit of a consumer ripoff.

    No one would expect her to dazzle with theatrical staging à la Madonna or awe with frenetic choreography à la Janet Jackson. Mariah's got only slightly more groove in her teetering step than rhythmically challenged Whitney, and as a dancer, well, she's good at shimmying her voluptuous curves against a pole and writhing alongside a lighted MIMI marquee – and that's about it.

    (Because of that lack of physical exertion, by the way, this 36-year-old bombshell may have very few years left of sashaying in nothing but boy shorts, bikini bras and six-inch heels. Her body as golden as her oft-blown-back tresses, she's still a knockout, but right away you could tell she's growing self-conscious, as she kept not-so-casually covering her barely clad backside with a sheer shawl, so as to hide the effects of gravity.)

    Apart from her sex appeal, then, she has only one weapon: a litany of hits. That's what I'd figure people paid triple-digit figures to hear. Yet after an hour of her roughly 90-minute set, Mariah had performed a mere eight songs, not all of them smashes. And after a pleasing revival of her remake of the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There," she then turned the spotlight over to duet partner and backing vocalist Trey Lorenz.

    For three songs. Including useless covers of Luther Vandross' "Never Too Much" and Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy." Combine that with not one but two DJ intervals, filled with snippets of crowd-rousing old-school hip-hop, and a handful of dancer-distracting costume changes, and that's close to a half-hour of dead space that could have been given to a half-dozen more songs.

    Maybe I'm crazy, but I assume some people might want more Mariah for their money. As it is, the second half of her set seemed like a replay of the first half. The tunes were different, of course – the inspiring (to some) "My All" and "Fly Like a Bird" were earlier, "Fantasy" and "Hero" were later – and her clinging dress with midriff cutouts was canary colored the first time we saw it, turquoise the second. Otherwise, the routine was the same. Step, step, preen, pose – preferably in front of wind machines at the footlights, the better to make her look like the cover of her "Mimi" album.

    And any sense of a concert-as-a-life's-summation, which a video intro to her show suggested might come, was also quickly abandoned. What resulted was just a more grandiose version of what she's done in the past, on a much larger stage adorned by a gargantuan M.

    Which really would have been fine – she needn't have undergone an extreme makeover – if Mariah had simply offered more material. Ultimately her show grew tedious. And, frankly, I'd have sacrificed at least a pair of eye-popping outfits if it would have meant she'd stay on stage longer, stood at a microphone – and sung her tail off some more.``xEEypplkVylPNILFoMz``x1160093368``x(default)``xThe Orange County Register Mariah Concert in San Diego, CA: Setlist & Tidbits``xCasey``xLast night, Mariah performed at ipayOne Center in San Diego, California. MC interacted with fans and put on a sensational 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. Vision of Love
    07. Fly Like a Bird
    08. I'll Be There
    ---"B" Stage:
    09. Fantasy
    10. Don't Forget About Us
    11. Always Be My Baby
    ---End "B" Stage
    12. Honey
    13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    14. My Saving Grace (Snippet)
    15. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet)
    16. One Sweet Day (Snippet)
    17. Hero
    ---Encore:
    18. We Belong Together
    19. Butterfly Reprise


    Tidbits:
    --R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo was the opening act.

    --Mariah took some time to discuss fans' signs, including one from Jessica that said she owed her a hug. When MC inquired about the sign, the fan explained that she traveled from Australia and was promised a hug at the Oakland concert. Jessica was allowed onto the main stage and received her hug from Mariah.

    --Jessica (from Australia) also held up another sign asking Mariah to sing "Make It Happen." MC responded, "She wants me to sing 'Make It Happen', but I can't make that happen."

    --After noticing more fans from Australia, MC asked if she was in Australia or San Diego.

    --While on the "B" stage, Mariah gave her lip gloss to a fan in the crowd. MC described it as "the best thing for the ladies."

    --Although Mariah did not perform a snippet of "Can't Let Go," after reading Mondo's sign, she did perform a snippet of "My Saving Grace." MC had some difficulty remembering the second verse, so she asked her backup singers if they could remember.

    --At some point, a fan shouted, "Mariah, run for president!" MC replied, "Me? Run for president? What? No, I inhaled." Then, Mariah looked at her friend/backup singer Mary Ann Tatum and told the crowd, "I'm just kidding."``xEEypplElkEjgeTIqfO``x1160092621``x(default)``xKelly | Jessica | Mondo Carey Fans Hang On Her Thrill Ride of Highs and Lows``xMaggie``x
    It wasn't just Mariah Carey's dancers who were doing backflips at Monday's sold-out show at the Arena in Oakland. By the opening number, the diva-in-absentia had the crowd on its feet, as she time-traveled back to some of the messier moments in her personal history.

    It's not as if she didn't warn the 19,000 faithful, kicking off her 90-minute set with a short, thrill-inducing cinematic climb up a roller coaster, with Carey narrating platitudes about her opulent soap opera come to life.

    "When I was little I was so scared of roller coasters, but you learn you have to face your fears," she said breathlessly. "But just when I thought the scariest part was over, something more terrifying would happen."

    Like detonating her marriage to music mogul Tommy Mottola, being released from her recording contract, the failure of 2001's "Glitter" album and quasi-autobiographical movie of the same name and attendant canceled tour dates, the hospital stays and the famous glass- and dish-throwing episode in a London hotel room, all documented in tabloids and by Carey on her own Web site.

    To the singer's continuing credit, she doesn't try to conceal any of those tawdry details from fans, as if she could in her barely there outfits. Instead, she used them as rather touching fodder to detail many of the two dozen songs she performed. "How many times have I had to apply this song to my own life?" Carey mused mid-verse during "Hero," her self-penned 1993 song that became one of the unofficial anthems of 9/11.

    After the conclusion of the short film, the singer ascended from beneath the stage, like a goddess rising from the depths of the ocean, screaming over the din, "San Francisco, how ya feeling?"

    Oozing down a lavish spiral staircase in her mile-high Christian Louboutin stilettos, all jutting hips, tossed curls and purring vocals, Carey effortlessly slid into "It's Like That," the first single from her Grammy-winning 2005 album "The Emancipation of Mimi," opening her show with a mighty leonine roar. It was more Victoria's Secret TV spot than pop music show, and in the first of five costume changes, Carey looked resplendent -- albeit a little more zaftig than in recent years -- in a black peignoir set that revealed more than it concealed. "It takes a lot of guts to dress like that with that body," one reveler gushed to a friend.

    While not a trained dancer by anyone's stretch of the imagination, Carey sensuously moved in half-time down the frighteningly steep staircase once again, stumbling on the fourth step, all the while caressing her prodigious curves and running long, manicured fingers through her imposing hair in time to "Heartbreaker's" disco beat. But the stumble, like the extra weight, humanizes her even more to fans, eliciting a small gasp among the faithful.

    A wounded sex kitten, Carey coos, pouts, then goes for broke, emitting sounds that you'd think only dolphins could utter at the close of "Dreamlover," one of the 17 No. 1 hits that allowed her to become one of the wealthiest stars of the 1990s.

    "What do you want, Frisco?" she demanded as she plunged into "My All," before someone in her cadre undoubtedly gave her a geography lesson.

    "I know we're in Oakland," she said a little defensively, flashing only a little of her diva ire. "Some of my friends are here from San Francisco, so I can say that, you know. I love me some Oakland.

    "Anyway, this is one of the first places that played my first single when I was little," cooed the 36-year old singer in appeasement, before asking permission to take a small sip of her ever-present Fiji water, a far from her halcyon days swilling Cristal Champagne.

    The newly emancipated Carey is all business, down to the strategically placed cutouts in her Barbie doll gowns, to the mirrored "Mimi" that descended from the ceiling before "Shake It Off," a clever kiss-off with the perfect intersection of high concept and low culture: "I gotta shake it off/ Just like the Calgon commercial." All the better when you know that nothing less than Chanel really touches her golden skin.

    During the tune, Carey put on a pair of expensive hit-man sunglasses. Why? Because of the high-wattage sign or because her future really is so bright again she does needs shades? "The Emancipation of Mimi" has already racked up 5 million in sales, she's taking guitar lessons, and it looks as if there's another movie on the horizon.

    Some of that momentum was lost during the chanteuse's five costume changes. Sometimes the breaks were so long that it allowed the DJ to romp through decades of rap and R&B tunes, such as Bell Biv DeVoe's "Poison" and the Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance."

    In the meanwhile, longtime backup singer Trey Lorenz stepped out into the stoplight to sing the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There," with Carey, then to finish up alone with a rather weak and dispirited three-song medley, culminating in an anemic version of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy." The only thing crazy was Carey allowing this singer so much face time.

    All of that was forgiven when the singer came back for the second half of the set, slowing the pace just a bit with "Fantasy," a song that pairs her pop vocals with a hip-hop beat, a winning formula that the singer has been employing since she left the controlling clutches of her record-exec husband. She performed the song as a duet with the disembodied video of the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard, which was as disconcerting as it was affecting.

    But that sentiment colored the entire night. At times, as cameras flashed over the audience, fans could be seen with tears in their eyes, wrapping their arms around themselves as they sang along to hits like "Always Be My Baby" or the feisty heart-tugger "We Belong Together," only equaled by Carey herself, whose immaculate made-up eyes welled up with tears during the latter song.

    But that is the true gift of this singer. While Jennifer Lopez may claim to be Jenny From the Block, Carey shows that she still lives there, even if she gets there in a chauffeur-driven roller coaster.``xEEVAAZlAyFASwPYyzJ``x1159989763``x(default)``xThe San Francisco Chronicle Carey doesn't make it happen at Oakland concert``xCasey``xVOICE GETS LOST IN THEATRICS

    The big question going into Mariah Carey's concert Monday night at Oakland Arena was how many wardrobe changes would the pop queen make?

    The answer was five, which seemed reasonable for a diva of her magnitude.

    Unfortunately, that was about the only reasonable thing about the show. Just about everything else she did made little sense.

    This concert should have been much better than it was.

    It's all about potential. Mariah Carey has 17 No. 1 singles, which ties her with Elvis Presley for the most chart-toppers by a solo artist, and that alone should provide all the ammunition needed to put on a memorable show.

    Didn't happen.

    Instead, the 36-year-old vocalist has made some poor decisions with her ``Adventures of Mimi Tour,'' the sum of which took the focus away from where it needed to be -- on the music. The concert was poorly paced, cluttered with unnecessary theatrics and devoid of any sense of purpose. Things would have been simpler, and better, if she had just come out, sung the hits and left all the horseplay to the Madonnas of the world.

    Following an opening set by speed-rapper Busta Rhymes, who came across as cartoonish as ever, Carey opened her show with a silly video segment of a roller coaster, which was meant to underscore the twists and turns of the diva's life. The star then appeared wearing her first costume of the night, a little bikini-like outfit that aptly showed that Carey has experienced growth in areas other than artistic in recent years.

    Working a large two-level stage that was framed under a giant M, Carey shimmied with six dancers as she opened with a bouncy version of ``It's Like That'' from ``The Emancipation of Mimi,'' 2005's biggest-selling CD.

    The musical mix, featuring three keyboardists, three backup vocalists, a drummer and a DJ, was mostly solid. Yet there was one major problem -- Carey's breathtaking five-octave voice frequently was buried in a place that was harder to find than Jimmy Hoffa's body.

    When you could hear her famously melismatic voice, such as on ``Heartbreaker,'' you didn't really want to -- the diva hit high notes that probably had dogs howling all over nearby San Leandro. Not that there is anything wrong with a good high note, but Carey's vocal gymnastics came across as merely for show.

    After only 25 minutes onstage, the star made an exceedingly early exit and left the set in the hands of her DJ, bringing the concert to a halt. Carey returned, wearing a golden gown that was nearly as revealing as the bikini, and produced a few good moments with ``Vision of Love'' and a duet with backing vocalist Trey Lorenz on the Jackson 5's ``I'll Be There.''

    She then turned the set over to Lorenz for a three-song segment that had people sitting down faster than when the music stops in a game of musical chairs. That was the second time in roughly 45 minutes that the show completely lost momentum.

    The second half was full of badly planned moments, including one of those nauseating medleys.

    Again, it's about potential. By closing the main set with a gorgeous and moving version of ``Hero,'' minus all the theatrics, Carey showed how good this concert should have been.``xEEVAAZlFZAvRuPSZWZ``x1159989179``x(default)``xThe Mercury News Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes at the Oakland Arena``xCasey``xChecking out Mariah Carey at the Oakland Arena was like listening to the soundtrack of my life from way back when in high school. Actually "Hero" was my junior prom theme.

    In her hour and a half show, she sang her classics like "I'll Be There," "Always Be My Baby," and "Hero," in addition to her more recent hits like "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off." Though in the beginning with "Heartbreaker" and "Dream Lover" her voice was raspy.

    Her DJ came to the rescue by playing old school hits from Tupac to Salt-N-Pepa giving her a chance for ample breaks, and the time to change outfits. Her clothes ranged from the loungewear-like bespeckled black bikinis with a transparent black hoodie to the J-Lo inspired seafoam green gown with kimono sleeves and the stomach section cut out. She also didn't waste energy on dancing, choosing instead to pose from side to side. It would have been hard anyways, with the stilettos and tight clothes.

    The last time she came around, I interviewed her, asking why she chose to express such a sexy image. She said that when she was with Sony chair and chief executive Tommy Mottola, he wanted her to upkeep a very Puritanical outlook, so when she came out of that relationship, she wanted to be on her own - in short, her emancipation though, she admits, dressing sexy is not what she does on an everyday basis.

    One nice feature of the concert was the second stage in the middle of the floor section, which gave the fans a closer look at their idol. It also gave her a closer look at her fans, and she took time to wish one happy birthday and thank them for their gifts.

    Opener Busta Rhymes was just like Mariah put it, the perfect way to kick off a party. His big personality filled the packed arena. He and partner Spliff Star were up to their usual antics like flirting with the audience and asking them to cheer louder. This is the third show of his I've caught and he's consistently good and worth checking out.

    Both he and Mariah had hits stretching years back so it was a good fit.``xEEVAlAFlyFhWmkPPwB``x1159904663``x(default)``xA+E Interactive Mariah Concert in Oakland, CA: Setlist & Tidbits``xCasey``xLast night, Mariah performed at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. MC sounded fantastic and kept the crowd on its feet. 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
    ---"B" Stage:
    09. Fantasy
    10. Don't Forget About Us
    11. Always Be My Baby
    ---End "B" Stage
    12. Honey
    13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    14. Can't Let Go (Snippet)
    15. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet)
    16. One Sweet Day (Snippet)
    17. Hero
    ---Encore:
    18. We Belong Together
    19. Butterfly Reprise


    Tidbits:
    --Busta Rhymes and his Flipmode Squad opened the show and exuded a lot of energy. Mariah took the stage at approximately 9:30pm.

    --Throughout the show, MC repeatedly referenced San Francisco. Following the performance of "Vision of Love," Mariah explained that she was aware that she was in Oakland, but she has a lot of friends from San Francisco.

    --Mariah also acknowledged performing "Vision of Love" in the area when she was new to the music industry. MC explained that she didn't really "let go" and "own it" before, but now with her "emancipated self," she can do it.

    --Fans brought gifts and books for Mariah, and while on the "B" stage, she made certain that her crew collected them. MC apologized to the crowd for wasting their time, but expressed appreciation for the fans.

    --Preceding the performance of "Hero," Mariah described how the song was once boring for her, but has now become an emotional moment in the show. MC explained how much meaning the song has and that she has been able to apply it to her own life time and time again.``xEEVAlAFkFuTNABOyeG``x1159904034``x(default)``xmctinkerbell | Liam Mariah Knows How to Work a Room``xCasey``x
    After rocking a sold out crowd in Las Vegas with her hit songs, Mariah Carey ventured to PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. Carey and an entourage of 50 people bolted upstairs to the PURE terrace to take in the gorgeous weather outside and scenery of the Las Vegas Strip. Wearing a tight black dress, black boots and black sunglasses, Carey sipped on Dom Perignon while chatting with friends from her VIP cabana.

    Later Mariah and her crew made their way downstairs to PURE's main room where a huge crowd awaited her entrance. As Carey made her way to the VIP stage, the crowd went crazy as flash bulbs lit up the room. With her own personal DJ Suss 1 on the turntables and a fresh glass of Dom Perignon, Carey got cozy on the VIP bed lounging as if she was in her living room. Around 1:45AM Carey closed the curtains to her VIP section leaving everyone wondering what she was up to. DJ Suss 1 began belting out Carey songs and at 2:10AM Carey emerged from behind the curtains for all of the club to see.

    Later in the evening Carey and members of her party held court at another VIP table, once again sipping on a fresh glass of Dom Perignon. At 3:20AM Carey departed to get some rest before traveling to Oakland for the continuation of her tour.

    Ah Mariah, the life of a diva.``xEEVAlpAlyAgOHvjrJm``x1159820669``x(default)``xTMZ.com Pop singer returns``xCasey``x
    "Life is kinda like a rollercoaster," began the taped introduction of Mariah Carey's sold-out Sept. 30 concert for The Adventures of Mimi: the Voice, the Hits, the Tour in the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

    When the superstar hit the stage at 8:53 p.m., after opening act Sean Paul failed to appear and the audience just sat for an hour, the ride finally began.

    Mariah popped onto the bi-level stage wearing a black cape, a midriff-baring black top and tiny black shorts. During the opening verse of "It's Like That," she yelled, "What's up Vegas?" to a crowd that erupted in screams almost as high-pitched as the high notes for which she is famous.

    After she breezed through a subsequent remix of "Dreamlover," she welcomed her fans to her fourth concert in Las Vegas. She also welcomed rapper and producer Jermaine Dupri, who performed the first song of the night with her, and mentioned the presence of rapper Bow Wow and producer Jimmy Jam.

    "I don't want anyone to get mobbed," she added, "but there's also someone in the crowd with the initials J.J." The crowd exploded with applause and heads turned in all directions looking for Janet Jackson, the superstar who had accompanied boyfriend Jermaine Dupri to the event.

    After a wardrobe change, the show went on with Mariah's transition into her debut single "Vision of Love," which came surprisingly early in the concert. Midway through the performance, she lost her earpiece and did a second a cappella run of the song's melismatic bridge.

    The brisk, but not rushed, pace of the concert showed Mariah has grown from her previous Vegas performances. Gone were the pointless skits that dominated the "Charmbracelet" tour I saw in July 2003. Gone was the needless guest appearance of Jack, Mariah's terrier, attacking a water bottle, which perplexed me during the Rainbow tour in 2000. This more mature Mariah was all business, all music, and – best of all – all live.

    Mariah's voice was strong for her Las Vegas performance. Even the usually softer parts of her songs were sung in full voice and she often ventured into her lower register for an added twist.

    At the introduction of her gospel ballad "Fly Like A Bird," she announced, "I know we're in Sin City and all … and this may not be the most demure ensemble you've ever seen, but sometimes you've got to mix it up to get the message across." Pastor Clarence Keaton, who is featured on this record, was not in attendance for the Las Vegas performance after a few incidences of absenteeism on his part in previous tour stops.

    Peppering in her old hits, Mariah also sang a snippet of "Can't Let Go."

    "That one kinda broke my streak of number ones," she muttered into the microphone, afterwards. "But I'm not bitter!"

    She brought out Trey Lorenz for their early 90s remake of "I'll Be There," by the Jackson 5. "Even the old folks know this one," Mariah said. Lorenz said he wasn't in his usual voice, after a night of poker and drinks, so as a duo they invited the crowd to sing most of the song.

    As Mariah changed clothes, Trey Lorenz did a tribute to Luther Vandross, with "Never Too Much," "A House is Not a Home" and then broke into an unexpected version of pop-group Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy."

    Mariah performed on a second stage, then returned to the main stage to sing "Hero." She thanked the crowd and said good night around 10:15, but every true fan knew she was planning an encore. She returned to perform an amazing "We Belong Together" and a reprise of "Butterfly" to conclude. With that, the rollercoaster ride came to an end. ``xEEVAlpAFFAzuNgKRoR``x1159820139``x(default)``xAlexis Brown - The Rebel Yell 'M' is for mammoth vocals, show``xCasey``x
    Carey -- her nimble voice captivating -- performs for thousands at MGM Grand

    Mariah Carey opened wide and sang like she had a bullhorn stuck in her throat, her voice barreling from her lungs as if it was fired from a slingshot.

    "Ahhh-ah! Ahhh-ah! Ahhh-ah! Hee! Hee! Hee!" she trilled, stretching the notes as if they were made of soft taffy, indulging in vocal acrobatics like an auctioneer in hot pants.

    Too much is never enough at a Mariah Carey gig, where ostentation rules -- vocally and otherwise -- and even the glittery mic stands look like they cost more than your house.

    And Carey is the first to acknowledge as much.

    At the MGM Grand on Saturday, she anointed the night "diva Las Vegas," reveling in her own fabulousness before one of her deejays laid down some ground rules.

    "All the ugly people be quiet," DJ Suss One instructed, silencing anyone who didn't sparkle like Carey's golden microphone.

    Of course, beauty is only skin deep, and so are most of Carey's tunes. She specializes in lithe pop pep talks about overcoming this obstacle or that, employing birds and butterflies as metaphors for love.

    But if her songs often seem as if they were spun from cotton candy, Carey's jet engine voice aims to supply any missing heft. She sings the way a hotshot guitarist races up and down the fret board, supplying more fireworks than a dozen Fourth of Julys.

    On this night, Carey sang like a newborn emotes: loudly, freely and occasionally uncontrollably. She tore into early hit "Vision of Love" so forcefully that you could practically see the veins bulge in her neck as her voice leapt from one octave to the next. And on the soaring "Fly Like A Bird," she scatted feverishly over some dense percussion.

    For all her enviable range however, Carey's at her best when she harnesses her voice into a breathy purr, like on the come-hither ballad "My All" or with the nimble pop funk of "It's Like That."

    But Carey just seems to naturally gravitate toward the larger than life, and the production values of her current tour are as outsized as her voice. She performs on a stage backed by a towering illuminated "M," with her nickname, "Mimi," spelled out in giant white lights.

    At the MGM Grand, even the crowd was star studded: Carey was joined onstage from time to time by hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri, who was in town, and there were other celebrities in the stands, such as rapper Bow Wow, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and producer Jimmy Jam.

    But for all the big names and fancy props, the best moments of the night were the smaller, more intimate ones, such as when Carey sang a trio of songs from a checkered square stage set up in the middle of the arena, ending with a climactic take on "Always Be My Baby," which she finished on her knees.

    Too bad then, that the show was slowed down by a pair of DJ interludes -- as well as a meandering suite of songs from backup singer Trey Lorenz -- which were meant to kill time while Carey underwent her four different wardrobe changes.

    The evening suffered from this uneven momentum.

    "Sometimes, life can be like a roller coaster," Carey announced during a taped intro to the show, and the same could be said of her concerts.

    Attendance: 13,500 (sold out)

    Grade: B``xEEVAZAlpVphFsBIOLG``x1159808850``x(default)``xLas Vegas Review-Journal | Lisa "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section Updates``xCasey``x
  • Tampa, FL:
    --Below are Fan Photos taken at Mariah's concert at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, August 7, 2006. Thanks to Bruce! Visit the Tampa page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section for additional photos.


  • Houston, TX:
    --Below are Fan Photos taken at Mariah's concert at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, September 14, 2006. Thanks to Keitha and Valerie! Visit the Houston page of our Tour Section for additional photos.


  • Edmonton, AB:
    --Visit the Edmonton page of our Tour Section to read a newly added Fan Review from Bob.

  • Vancouver, BC:
    --Below are Fan Photos taken at Mariah's concert at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, September 23, 2006. Thanks to Chip! Also, visit the Vancouver page of our Tour Section to read a newly added Fan Review from Mcdreamlover.


  • Calgary, AB:
    --Below are Video Clips from Mariah's concert at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Monday, September 25, 2006. Many thanks to Dennis!

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


  • Sacramento, CA:
    --Below are Audio Files (MP3) of Mariah's entire concert at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. 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. Joy Ride (A Cappella Snippet)
    20. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet)
    21. One Sweet Day (Snippet)
    22. Hero
    23. We Belong Together
    24. Butterfly Reprise

    ``xEEVAZFkulpkFntLKTQ``x1159743280``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Bruce | Keitha | Valerie | Bob | Chip | Mcdreamlover | Dennis | Vijay Mariah Miscellaneous``xCasey``xNews Tidbits
    --An after-party following Mariah's concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been scheduled at PURE Nightclub. Click here to RSVP! Below is an online advertisement for the event. Click on the thumbnail for an enlarged view.


    --According to MTV News, Mariah is among the artists collaborating with rapper Paul Wall on his forthcoming album, "Get Money, Stay True." Wall's LP is expected to drop early next year.

    --Sinvino, Mariah's official sponsor in Hong Kong, China, is holding a contest, offering chances to win tickets to MC's concert at the Tamar site on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Click here for more details! Below is a scan of an advertisement featured in various local newspapers and magazines. Click on the thumbnail for an enlarged view.


    Mariah Mentions
    --In a new interview featured on MTV Overdrive, singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado mentions Mariah. Below is a transcription of her remarks.

    "The first singer I really got into was Mariah Carey when I was about 12. She kind of taught me how to sing 'cause, you know, couldn't really afford singing lessons. So, I would just listen to Mariah Carey's CD over and over again, and learn all her lyrics."


    --From Southern Voice Online: The song isn’t on the version of “20 Y.O.” released this week, but is coming on a future re-release, along with a possible duet with Mariah Carey, which [Janet] Jackson says is still in the works.

    --From SOHH Soulful: Mariah Carey wrote "Hero" for Gloria Estefan but later pulled it back when everyone realized how good of a song it was.

    --From Newsday.com: The 10,000-square-foot estate has been featured in Architectural Digest, having been decorated by Mario Buatta, who also decorated the New York City apartments of Barbara Walters and Mariah Carey. (Greenlawn native Carey's "Moroccan room," Buatta says, was a lot of fun for him.)

    Fans' Corner
    --Raymundo has recorded a Spanish version of "We Belong Together." Recently, he performed it on 107.1 FM Super Estrella in Los Angeles, California, and received positive responses from callers. You can hear the version, "Te Necesito A Mi Lado," on his MySpace music page.

    --Stéphanie has acquired a new URL for her French fansite, Monde Mariah Carey. Check it out!

    Video Download
  • CCTV-10 (China Central Television) recently aired Mariah's 2005 interview with Paula Zahn from CNN's "People In The News." The Chinese version of this interview can be downloaded here or streamed online here.``xEEVAyulEuyHTilDVZP``x1159658946``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Lisa | Bernard | Ricardo | Raymundo | Stéphanie | Liu Chuan/Bernard Carey talks new movie``xCasey``x"Glitter" wasn't a box-office success, and now Mariah Carey is pleased that at least one person missed the film. Producer Lee Daniels cast Carey in the upcoming "Tennessee" after catching her performance in the 2002 independent drama "WiseGirls." "I don't know if he's seen ["Glitter"] since then," Carey told MTV News, "but the great thing is, he's in the independent film world and that's where 'WiseGirls' was such a great validating moment for me — even though it was totally overshadowed by the debacle of 'Glitter.' " The singer, who plays a waitress in "Tennessee" — as she did in "WiseGirls" — said the role is a real departure. "The character is so not what you would think. This is not about hairdos and ensembles. The girl's in the trenches."``xEEVAVuVlllGmxKxclG``x1159556688``x(default)``xMTV News Mariah Carey: Adventures of Mimi``xCasey``xYep. She’s still got it! MC, that is, as her fans call her. The rest of the world knows her as Mariah Carey.

    Carey performed on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Arco Arena for her “Adventures of Mimi” tour and her fans loved every bit of it. She sang a mixture of songs, old and new. She performed her classics including, “Hero,” “Butterfly,” “Vision of Love,” “One Sweet Day,” as well as a compilation of tracks from her new album, “The Emancipation of Mimi.”

    Mimi, as she refers to herself, started the show in a skimpy black two-piece outfit and a cape. Even though she is 36 years old , she still looks beautiful and sexy.

    Her voice started out raspy in the beginning, but ten minutes into the show, she was sounding like her commanding diva self, belting out lyrics and hitting the high notes.

    Mimi kept what looked like a sold out crowd on their feet the entire night, with flashy stage of lights and videos, along with her background dancers and her powerful and mighty voice.

    A gigantic “Mimi” light sign centered the stage, as well as background videos that filled in for hip hop artists such as Jay-Z and Ol' Dirty Bastard, for her wildly popular duets.

    Although she is one of the greatest selling female artists of all times, Carey is still un-diva-like and was very personable with fans. At one point during the show, she asked the crowd if anyone would mind if she took a sip of her water to prepare for the next song.

    “This ain’t ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Carey said.

    While Mimi was busy with costume changes, a DJ kept the crowd pumped while playing snippets of classic hip hop songs. With each change of song, audience members would waved their hands in their air.

    She gave several shout outs to the crowd, thanked them repeatedly and told the audience how much fun she was having. She has come full circle and knows who she is as an artist and as a person.

    Fans of Mariah love her no matter what. Her concert was all glitz and glam, sometimes with the makings of a Vegas style show. Carey can hit ear-shattering notes, and still flirt with the crowd, as if she’s been your best friend for years. It’s her combination of diva and legend status combined with her down to earth home girl presence that keep fans loving her throughout her career.``xEEVAVFZZyEnQCiXULF``x1159548561``x(default)``xState Hornet Online Why do men lust after women like Mariah Carey``xCasey``xWhy I love Mariah Carey
    By Heart 106.2 DJ Jamie Theakston

    MARIAH CAREY IS THE PERFECT MODERN CELEBRITY - larger than life, glamorous and totally over the top. I think some women disagree with her diva-like behaviour, but without her, the world of entertainment would be a much duller place.

    I first met her in 1997 when she was promoting her album Butterfly and we hit it off immediately. With everything that had been written about her I had no idea what to expect, but she was smart, warm and very funny. She's a lot of fun to be around and unlike a lot of celebrities, can really laugh at herself. When she performed on Top Of The Pops we started a rumour she'd demanded puppies in her dressing room and it became instant Mariah folklore. But she loved it because it was all harmless fun, and that's what she's all about.

    So what is it that women don't like about Mariah? She embodies a lot of extremes. She's incredibly talented (with a voice that goes so high that only dogs can hear it) but she's also massively ambitious and not afraid to wear what the hell she wants. And I think the qualities that some people, particularly women, don't like about Mariah are exactly the qualities that others love.

    Sometimes people don't see humour in what she does, and don't realise that she's actually having fun. I did an interview with her once when she suddenly said, "Wait a minute - I'm going to do this in a bikini." It was hilarious. I know that would seem tacky to some people, but the way in which she did it, coupled with her personality just made it funny.

    Mariah isn't the most beautiful woman in the world, she's not the most fashionable and she's one of the worst actresses we've ever seen, but she just doesn't care. I think if a woman were to come up to her in the street and say, "Mariah, you're disrespecting what it means to be a woman," she'd just tell them to sod off. And in a world where a celebrity's every move is monitored, it's great to meet someone who genuinely doesn't give a damn. Mariah, you're one of a kind and for that I love you.``xEEVAVFZEkpdXwvMBrZ``x1159547920``x(default)``xGlamour UK | Kevon Mariah Concert in Sacramento, CA: Setlist & Tidbits``xCasey``xLast night, Mariah performed at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The concert marked Mariah's first time visiting Sacramento and performing in the city. 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
    ---"B" Stage:
    09. Fantasy
    10. Don't Forget About Us
    11. Always Be My Baby
    ---End "B" Stage
    12. Honey
    13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
    14. Can't Let Go (Snippet)
    15. Joy Ride (A Cappella Snippet)
    16. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet)
    17. One Sweet Day (Snippet)
    18. Hero
    ---Encore:
    19. We Belong Together
    20. Butterfly Reprise


    Tidbits:
    --Mariah acknowledged the Sacramento area as the first in the country to play "Vision of Love."

    --When introducing Trey Lorenz, MC commented that his new album sold more copies last week than any other independent label release.

    --Mariah suffered a slight wardrobe malfunction when her bra started coming out during "Fantasy." One of the dancers alerted her and she laughed while attempting to fix it herself. Following the performance, a stylist assisted MC. When the lights were turned on for a brief moment, Mariah told the crew to turn them down again. Later on, MC thanked her "friend backstage" and laughed that the night truly was "The Adventures of Mimi."

    --An employee of Mariah's, who was celebrating a birthday, was brought onto the "B" stage (possibly by Jasmine Dotiwala). The ladies drank some champagne, which MC poured, accidentally spilling some.

    --Mariah performed a snippet of "Joy Ride" a cappella for a couple in the crowd who had recently gotten engaged. MC also thanked a couple who held a sign declaring plans to name their daughter Mimi.``xEEVAuluFyFBpiYNkSV``x1159495163``x(default)``xVijay | ronartest | princess121417 Review: High-energy show thrills Carey's fans``xCasey``x
    Five octaves. Four costume changes. Three back-up singers. Two stages.

    One Mariah.

    When Mariah Carey's "Adventures of Mimi: the Voice, the Hits, the Tour" rolled into Sacramento for a sold-out stop at Arco Arena, the 36-year-old singer proved that, despite a very public 2001 emotional breakdown, she's currently at the top of her game.

    The show kicked off with a video clip of a rollercoaster with Carey's voice-over declaration that "whatever doesn't kill you, just makes you stronger."

    Amen, sister.

    When the singer finally took the stage (wearing a barely-there top, boy shorts and cape), breaking into "It's Like That," the first single from 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi," there was little doubt that Carey has more than weathered the rocky rollercoaster ride of public taste.

    (Question: What's more ear-piecing -- the sound of Carey's impressive voice reaching for that final octave or the glass-shattering shrieks of her fans? We may never know.)

    With a giant KISS-worthy "Mimi" sign, a medley that condensed several hit singles into 10 minutes and an elaborate two-tiered stage (complete with several video screens, wind machines, two sweeping staircases and a giant "MC" logo), the night often ventured into Vegas revue territory. That effect was further emphasized when Carey used video clips to stand in for actual guest vocals. Jay-Z, for example, was represented MTV-style on "Heartbreaker."

    But even those not normally fans of such theatrics or Carey's brand of hand-wringing vocal gymnastics (particularly on mawkish power ballads such as "Hero" and "Fly Like a Bird") would find it difficult to dismiss her charasmatic showmanship.

    Throughout the set, which came in at just under two hours, the Long Island native exuded a poised charm. Basking in the love of her audience -- tossing off coy waves, flirtations and no fewer than two dozen Sacramento shout-outs -- Carey was at once a seasoned diva and the homegirl next door. You admire her star power and awe-inducing voice but can still imagine that, just for kicks, Mariah might want to hang out with you at the mall on a Saturday afternoon.

    It's a heady charm and it makes it easy to understand the fierce devotion Carey elicits. When she took to the main floor's catwalk stage for three numbers, bringing her that much closer to a throng of delighted fans, the excited energy was infectiously giddy.

    Highlights of the evening included a saucy rendition of "Always Be My Baby" and an in-the-flesh duet with longtime collaborator Trey Lorenz on "I'll Be There."

    The show ended with a short encore featuring "Butterfly" and a drift of pink and purple butterfly-shaped confetti. As Carey disappeared from the stage, her voice still echoing throughout Arco, fans dived to the floor to grab for the tiny, glittery souvenirs.

    It was a fitting end that seemed to embody the rise and fall and rise of Carey's career. We imagine that if she'd taken one final look back over her shoulder, the Queen of Comebacks would've appreciated the scene.``xEEVAuyVEEkfIUPxjsd``x1159475912``x(default)``xThe Sacramento Bee | Lisa "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Box Scores Update``xCasey``xBillboard has published the box scores for Mariah's concerts in D.C., Houston, Dallas, and Winnipeg.

    Venue: Verizon Center
    City/State: Washington, D.C.
    Event Dates: September 7, 2006
    Gross Sales: $839,643
    Attend / Capacity: 12,121 / 14,199 (85.4%)
    Prices: $125 - $19.50

    Venue: Toyota Center
    City/State: Houston, Texas
    Event Dates: September 14, 2006
    Gross Sales: $828,293
    Attend / Capacity: 11,252 / 11,830 (95.1%)
    Prices: $129.50 - $19.50

    Venue: American Airlines Center
    City/State: Dallas, Texas
    Event Dates: September 16, 2006
    Gross Sales: $806,096
    Attend / Capacity: 10,521 / 11,494 (91.5%)
    Prices: $129.50 - $19.50

    Venue: MTS Centre
    City/State: Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Event Dates: September 19, 2006
    Gross Sales: $611,223
    Attend / Capacity: 8,915 / 9,557 (93.3%)
    Prices: $129.50 - $19

    Totals Reported To Date:
    Dates: 18
    Gross: $15,929,521
    Attend / Capacity: 218,595 / 232,936 (93.8%)
    Average Gross Per Date: $884,973

    Visit the Box Scores page of our "The Adventures of Mimi" Tour Section for previously reported box score figures.``xEEVAuEyukppkAoTToK``x1159427220``x(default)``xBillboard | Marc Mr. Mista Checks In``xMaggie``xTrey Lorenz, Mariah's longtime backup singer and friend, took time from his busy schedule to leave Mariah Daily visitors an exclusive message!

    [Download: Voice Message from Trey Lorenz]

    Make sure you pick up Mr. Mista, available on Amazon.com. You can check out a preview of the album on his Official MySpace Page. ``xEEVAFAkVEpnUkciKSz``x1159403310``x(default)``xMariah Daily | Trey Lorenz Bloated Mariah show needed more music``xCasey``x
    Costume changes can't hide average vocals

    When she finally hit the stage, close to an hour after her opening act had left it, 36-year-old Mariah Carey came out in revealing black lingerie to her hip-hop single It's Like That, and you couldn't help but wonder why she was trying so hard to be young and sexy when her audience is so, well, middle-aged and female.

    And while we're griping, when did the word "diva" become a good thing? When did we collectively decide to pay this much respect (and hard earned money) to an entitled princess with one talent? Why did 12,000 dedicated fans wait an hour for Mariah?

    Don't get me wrong. Carey -- who composes her own material, has a five-octave voice and had a No. 1 single in every year of the '90s -- deserves to be a star.

    I respect her talent and like her on CD.

    But her live show is a lesson in excess, a calvacade of smoke and mirrors meant to distract from her tiny presence on a grand stage, a five-course place setting for gazpacho. Any momentum she wrung from her pipes was constantly disrupted by unnecessary costume changes, and instead of more material, we were treated to silhouetted dance routines and snippets of '80s pop from DJ Clue.

    And those pipes, which sound as honeyed as her skin on record, sounded fairly average here, nothing you wouldn't hear on American Idol.

    When she tried vocal gymnastics to hit those high shrieks, they sounded like wet fingerprints on clean glass, a mosquito stuck in a belljar.

    Carey did have some decent versions of A Vision Of Love, Fly Like A Bird and Fantasy, and because she came out late, I couldn't see or hear, but know that she also performed Hero, Make It Happen and We Belong Together. But mostly The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour was as bloated as the title and is in need of a few tweaks to become a much better show.

    Divas, please. How about you ladies all stay in that one costume you started the concert in and maybe sing us a couple of extra songs instead?

    No one's going, "Well, for $109.50, I better see her in five different looks" (or maybe you are, in which case, stop ruining it for fans of music).

    Opener Busta Rhymes was his usual killer self, treating the audience to his mile-a-minute gruff rhymes on tracks such as Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See, Break Ya Neck, Fire It Up and Pass The Courvasier.

    The fact that he managed to squeeze out a standing ovation from an audience of mostly unfamiliar Mariah Carey fans is a testament to the Brooklyn rapper's talent.

    Attendance: About 12,000``xEEVAFAEuEksCSlBCuc``x1159402212``x(default)``xThe Calgary Herald One on One with Trey Lorenz: Part II``xMaggie``x
    Mariah Daily is pleased to bring fans Part II of our exclusive interview with Mariah's backup singer and longtime friend Trey Lorenz. A week after his sophomore album Mr. Mista hit stores, fans are already raving about the soulful tone evident on the CD and flooding his MySpace with support. If you missed Part I of our interview with Trey, make sure you check out the interview to read about his experiences recording the CD, his early music career, and inside jokes with Mariah.

    A JOKESTER
     
    As evident from their onstage quips and frequent giggles during "I'll Be There," Trey and Mariah share a lot of inside jokes.  "It's just honestly [about] being silly," he says of their good-natured ribbing.  He often tells Mariah that they need to explain their jokes to people, or else "they're gonna think we're crazy!"  Laughing, he explains two of the jokes that Mariah fans remember from the Charmbracelet Tour.  
     
    "The 'we met as teenagers' line comes from Aretha Franklin's gospel CD One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism," he says.  He stops the interview for a moment and plays the Aretha track where she tells the audience "Mavis and I grew up as teenagers.... and we met on a Mississippi road!"  Trey bursts into laughter "If [Mariah] busts that one out backstage, I just can't keep it together!"
     
    Trey also brings to the stage his smooth talking alter ego, "Big Nasty," which comes from an incident at the gym.  He and his friend Trina Broussard (a singer and fellow friend of Mariah's who is helping her develop a southern accent for "Tennessee") were constantly having run-ins with a grumpy receptionist at their gym.  According to Trey, the woman was "just being difficult."  One day the receptionist wouldn't let Trina into the gym and, despite the fact that he always