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Updates
Since tomorrow starts June, there are a couple new calendar wallpapers you can check out now for the new month. Plus, there is a new Quote O' The Week and a new Pic O' The Week. Check them out if you like.
Chat: Free Mariah Singles
J3i3m0m8y7 told me that at WildWritings.Says.It, you can win a free NTF/Hero cd single tonight. The chat is at 8pm ET, so if you get this information in time, drop on by!
You Know You Are A Mariah Fan When...
KaLiAh, John, Kimberly and Dana sent me some more entrees for this MD section. Check it out if you like by clicking here. The new ones start at #374.
New Site
Check out Emilee's new site, Mariah's Planet.
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New Sound Of The Week
This week's "Sound of The Week" is Mariah's famous speech from Billboard Awards 2000.
Mariah had won the prestigious "Artist of The Decade" award, beating successful artists like Madonna, Garth Brooks, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, Boyz II Men & many more.
The award was given to Mariah by Patti Labelle and in the memorable speech, Mariah remembers to thank everyone from her mother, to Tommy Mottola and of course - the FANS.
Click here to download Mariah's Artist of The Decade Speech!
Thank you as always to Anderz for providing us with space for the file!
Mariah Goes Back To Capri
Mariah sings under the Caprese moon
She'll be recording her latest album on the album.
The piazza in Capri was full of flowers and messages of affection when Mariah Carey made her entrance. Landed Sunday in Naples with a private jet, the singer went directly to the island to record her latest album. Ferried on a super luxurious 30 metre yacht and protected from the inseparable body-guard, Mariah is now residing in one of the most high and inaccessible spots in Capri, with a spending 360 degree view of the gulf.
Waiting for her at the Neapolitan airport was Carlo Quinto Talamona, owner of Capri Studios. The star is expected to stay for a month recording her first album for the Universal Music Group, which recently secured the diva's voice for 20 million dollars.
After leaving from the Margellina wharf onboard the Matuska, a 30 metre super-luxurious yacht, Mariah arrived at the Caprese port of Marina Grande. Her inseparable bodyguard Michael and Carlo Quinto Talamona escorted her to the piazza where she was greeted by a group who call themselves "The Caprese Friends Of Mariah".
Waiting for her as well was Francolino, owner of the diva's favourite restaurant, Villa Verde. Waiting as well were the maitre of the establishment, and Antonello of Foto Flash, the only photographer who can make Mariah pose.
After the usual goodbyes, the group went to one of the most beautiful spots on the island, Monte Tuoro where the Capri Studios are.
Source:
Mariah Buzz
The first one of the millionaire record deal with Universal An Album in Capri for Mariah Carey
After landing with a private jet to Naples, she has arrived in the island on board of the yacht «Matuska». A month to record her new album.
CAPRI (NAPLES) - The American singer Mariah Carey landed on Sunday afternoon with her jet private to the airport of Capodichino, Naples and then headed for Capri, where she will record an album. The popstar reserved the recording studio of «Capri Studios» for beyond a month, to record her first album with Universal Music Group, the label which has payed her 20 million dollars.
THE YACHT - The singer arrived to Capri departing from Molo Luise to Mergellina, on board of the «Matuska», a super-luxurious yacht of 30 meters, that will transport Mariah and her staff to the their habitual accustoms for the work pauses. Waiting for her at the tourist port of Marina Grande in the blue island there was a crowd of fans.
Sources:
Corriere Della Sera, Mariah Mania
Welcome Back Mariah
Mariah Carey returned yesterday afternoon to the Blue Island for a vacation-job of approximately a month. After landing to the airport of Capodichino with a private jet, the singer reached the Molo Luise to Mergellina and on board of the 'Matuska ', a super-luxurious yacht of 30 meters, she reached Marina Grande. With Carey there was her staff and Carlo Quinto Talamona, owner of the 'Capri Studios', the recording studio where Mariah will record her first album with Universal Music Group.
Arrived in Piazzetta, the popstar found the love of her Caprese friends who were waiting for her and welcomed her with red roses, orchids and banners with "Welcome Mariah" written on them. The group was commanded by Francolino, owner of 'Villa Verde', the singer's favorite restaurant, the maitre of the local Franco Schiano (where she always asks for her favorite salad of tomatos and king) and by Antonello of 'Foto Flash', the only Caprese photographer who succeeded to make the star pose. Today Carey will relax, then she will begin to work on the album in the 'Capri Studios', situated in the top of the Faraglioni.
Sources:
Capri Press, Mariah Mania
Island's Coup: Carey And Capri
The record executive who signed MARIAH CAREY two weeks ago traces his success to a telephone call he placed well before she became a free agent with a $28 million severance payment from her former record label, Virgin Records.
LYOR COHEN, the head of the Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam label, said he made the call after her album "Glitter" came out and generated lackluster sales. He told her not to worry, and to call if she ever wanted to talk about working together.
Having signed Ms. Carey, Mr. Cohen and some Island Def Jam colleagues are off to Italy. He said that as they signed the contract, she said: " 'I guess you have to come to Capri now. That's where I'm making the new album.' " Mr. Cohen is taking 25 executives and their wives.
Sources:
NY Times
Compilation of Italian Articles
Mariah has arrived at the airport of Capadichino of Naples and she went straight to Capri where she received a warm welcome. From the pier Luise, Mariah and her staff went on board of a luxurious yacht called Matuska. Mariah went then at the "piazzetta" (place of meeting, little known square of Capri) where she meets her friends of Capri who were waiting for her with roses, orchids and "Welcome Mariah" posters. The persons in the group were: the owner of the Villa Verde (Mariah's favorite restaurant), the owner of a club, the director of the recording studios, one photographer and a group of fans and tourists. The return to Capri is the first step of the "vendetta" (revenge) of Mariah. The Capri studios were not choosen at random, they are located on a rock cape and offer a marvellous panoramic view. When we are under "la luna caprese" (the Capri atmosphere), we give all what we have in our heart and soul. The blue reflections of the bay, the fragrances, the blue cave, the sun, the typical atmosphere of Capri will contribute to the sensibility of the recordings because Mariah will add some of the Luna Caprese.
Sources:
Italian Articles translated and compiled by Gilles from Heroes of Mariah
For an Italian article scan about Mariah coming to Capri (Thanks MariahMania) and a beautiful new picture of Mariah from Capri (Thanks Nacho!), check out Gallery 9
P!nk Talks About Mariah
American singer Pink, 22, recently spoke to an american magazine and said that she is inspired to sing to Mariah's style.
She said she dreams about recording some song she grew up listening to, and that music has always helped her through problems with kids from school.
Pink, now all grown-up, says she followed the right steps in her career. The singer with pink hair, also said, she loved 'Glitter' and that it was really a pity that the media didn't undertand the "purity" passed in the movie.
Sources:
Translated by MariahsBrasilianLamb (From FOMM), Mariah Vision
Missy Talks About Mariah
Sisters share a Special bond: Just ask Missy Elliot!
Rap artist Missy Elliott spoke with Music Beat magazine recently, and while interviewed she reported that Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston are her sisters. Well, not in that sense of the word. Elliott told reporter Doug Rollins that she considers Houston and Carey to be her sisters who she confides in and looks up to. "I've worked with Mariah and Whitney a couple of times and they are sweet ladies. I've always been a huge fan of both of them since they each released their debut album. I remember when my manager told me that Mariah wanted me to be on the "Heartbreaker" Remix with her and asked me if I wanted to. I thought I was about to faint or something. I was like Mariah Carey; a legendary artist wants me to rap on her track? I was going through so many emotions all at once. I mean I was shocked she wanted ME on her record, thrilled that she did so and asked if I would, and honored and ecstatic that she liked my music and work enough to even ask me. It was something I tell ya".
Elliott told Rollins that she sometimes feels that she hasn't earned the right to be associating herself with Divas like Carey, Houston, (Janet) Jackson, and even the ultimate Diva, Diana Ross. She says when she is around them she gets a little nervous. "I start to sweat and my nerves start acting up whenever I'd see or talk to one of them. But after a while I started to relax a bit. I think working with Whitney did something to me. We were working on her track "In My Business" and every time I'd stutter or be all silent she'd know I was nervous and she'd say to me `Girl, would you relax already. I ain't gonna bite you or anything', and things along that line until I calmed down and laugh". Elliott says she has better control over herself around the people she has come to know and work with but meeting new people is still hard for her. She admits being shy and isn't quick to approach certain people right away.
Although life doesn't always treat us right, Elliott says no matter how hard life gets to be at times and everything seems to be going wrong, she gets the strength to go on and gets through her troubles from the support of her sisters. "My music means a lot to me and it helps me to deal with different issues in life; but sometimes it isn't enough and you need another form of saving grace. That's where my sisters come in. Mariah and Whitney and I have all become such great friends. They're my sisters! They are so nice and comfortable to be around and easy to talk to. When I have a problem I'd confide in them and they help me to deal with it. They help me to feel better when I'm down, or whatever. I remember once I was upset about something and I was talking to Mariah. I told her that there was something on my mind and I wanted to talk about it. She says to me, `Sure thing. I know if I had a problem I'd wanna confide in someone like me', meaning herself. That had me cracking up. MC is a funny girl and always makes me laugh no matter what. I love her! But anyway, all I know is that I'm so lucky and honored to know both of them, and to have their friendships. It means a whole lot to me. I wouldn't sacrifice my relationship with my two special sisters for anything in the world. We share a bond that cannot be broke", she says.
Just how did the three musketeers form? Well, Elliot explains, "Mariah and Whitney are tight with each other, have been for awhile. They are always there for each other and Whitney told me herself one time that Mariah is her closest friend and is like a sister to her. She'd just keep referring to Mariah as her sister in conversations. Mariah knew how Whitney felt about her and told her she was touched by her gesture, and said she'd love to be her sister. Whenever I'd hang out with them they'd refer to each other as sister and they were so cute when they were together. I told them they have a unique and special relationship being honorary sisters the way they were, and that it made me wish I had a special relationship like that with someone, so they said they'd adopt me and we could all be sisters in a way like no other. That's how our special relationship formed. A relationship I'll treasure forever".
Sources:
Celebrity Profile, Mariah Buzz
Mariah on EW's List of Demanding Pop Stars
Entertainment Weekly has a list of "Pop Stars' 10 Most Outrageous Demands". Here's why Mariah's on the list:
Whether you're negotiating a raise, a home loan, or just a great price on that garage-sale knicknack, you need to think like a pop star: Be bold, and insist on getting exactly what you want. To give you an idea of what we mean, take a look at some of the specific (and, in some cases, outrageous) demands Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Busta Rhymes, and seven other musical prima donnas have written into their contract riders before they'll agree to appear in concert. (These and many more actual contracts can be found on TheSmokingGun.com.)
MARIAH CAREY - When it comes to dealmaking, Mariah is without peer (witness the $68 million she recently earned for being dropped by one record label and signed by another). On the road, though, Carey's needs are not quite so upscale. Sure, she asks for a tea service for eight, along with champagne flutes and wine glasses. But she also has the common sense to insist on bendy straws to sip from.
Source:
Entertainment Weekly Online
Talking Trash, Making Cash, and Still Able to Sign Mariah
The following are parts from a NY Times article about Lyor Cohen. I'm only posting the Mariah related parts, if you wish to read the whole article, please Click Here.
LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Russell Simmons, the godfather of rap music, likes to tell a story about Lyor Cohen, his long-time friend and business partner, who, as chief executive of the Island Def Jam Music Group, recently signed Mariah Carey to a $20 million recording deal.
Now Island Def Jam, with a staff of 190, has a label for almost every genre. These include Murder Inc. (predominantly hip-hop and gansta rap, representing artists like Ashanti and Ja Rule); Lost Highway (the alternative country label behind the successful "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack) and Island Records (the group's rock label, with stars like Bon Jovi and Elvis Costello). The newest addition is Ms. Carey, who joined the Universal family two weeks ago and will have her own label. Mr. Cohen deftly wooed her after she was dropped by the EMI Group, going so far as to squire her off to Normandy in France to meet with the company's top executives.
Indeed, rather than running with the crowd, Mr. Cohen now trusts his own instincts even more. Just as he took on Bon Jovi when the group had largely been written off, he is not afraid to take a risk on an artist some others consider past her prime. Even after "Glitter," Ms. Carey's film and album, received scathing reviews and bombed with the public last fall and she collapsed from nervous exhaustion, Mr. Cohen was the first record executive to show up at her apartment offering support, Ms. Carey said. The challenge facing Mr. Cohen, industry executives say, is to counsel her better than her former producers at Virgin Records did.
Sources:
NY Times, MariahCareyDK
Ali's 60th Birthday Bash on Asian TV
mcfanatic would like to inform all Asian fans that the 60th birthday bash for Muhammad Ali with Mariah's beautiful "Happy Birthday" rendition will be aired on the "Star World" channel on the following times: (All times in CET)
Tuesday
2:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:30 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM
Buenos Aires Awaits "Glitter" Premiere
Here's what Johann & Thomas - Mariah fans from Argentina sent in:
"Glitter" wasn't released in theatres in Argentina. All Mariah fans from here were disappointed, so the idea to have our very own private "Glitter" premiere was born. A pub has been especially chosen for the occasion. We want everybody to find out about "Glitter", so we have filled Buenos Aires with flyers and posters of the event. It will be a glittering night for Argentina, and we would love to have international lamb guests from around the globe. Needless to say, your housing is covered!
The premiere will take place on Sunday, June 9th. For additional information, please visit us at http://glitterbuenosaires.8k.com
Mariah Sites Update
MisterB from the amazing Mariah Style wanted everyone to know that Mariah Style has new MPGs to download from the Tokyo Dome 96 concert! Download them as soon as possible because they won't be there forever.
Marcos from One Diva Our Mariah has a very nice new layout so check it out!
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Poll Results
There is a new Poll on the right side and here are last weeks results:
When do you think Mariah's new album should be released?
Late this year (1215) 37%
Early next year ( 413) 13%
She should wait a bit more (689) 21%
As soon as humanly possible (981) 30%
Total Votes: 3298
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Mariah At Diva's Live?
Anonymous writes "Celebrity Insider reports "Mariah Carey was spotted in Las Vegas at VH1's Divas Live rehearsal session. According to a spokesperson for the music station, Carey attended at Whitney Houston's invite. She was seen talking to Houston and Mary J. Blige in the Lounge."
The show's producer, David Arnold adds, "I had no idea she was even there until I went over to the lounge to let Mary and Whitney know that they were up next for rehearsal and I saw her standing there chatting with the two of them" Apparently, according to insiders Mariah had "planned to stay for the concert and watch her friends perform, but when she learned her ex-husband, Tommy Mottola and his wife, Mexican sensation, Thalia were attending, she decided not to stay as she didn't want a confrontation to occur and cause a scene. "Her Ex and his wife were there to support Celine Dion, a friend of the couple as well as Mariah's", said Arnold."
The article goes on to say that "Carey slipped away while rehearsals were still going on, after saying goodbye to her friends, Houston, and Blige.""
Source:
PopDirt.com
July 20th: Fan Gathering
We have now got three gathering taking place on July 20, 2002.
Fan Gathering: Australia [Sydney]
If you would like further details, please send an email to
webmaster@mariahdownunder.com
Fan Gathering: UK [London]
Contact: mintu_uk2002@yahoo.co.uk
Fan Gathering: Brazil [ location to be announced soon]
Contact: tahiana_leal@yahoo.com.br
The gathering will feature
* An auction - rare mariah items being auctioned for Camp Mariah & Rainbow Trust [ if you wanna donate stuff for this please contact mintu_uk2002@yahoo.co.uk]
* Announcement of a special project
* News on Wise Girls
* News on mariah's New Album/Single
At these 3 gatherings the events will be recorded and then edited to one tape and sent to mariah.... we hope to get her view of the events. For general information, please visit Rainbow Princess.
UK Charts Company
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Charts in November, The Official UK Charts Company is compiling the first ever officially endorsed list of your favourite NO. 1 singles of all-time. To Vote 4 MC's NO.1 singles click here
On the lower left hand corner click 'Vote For Your Fav No.1 Of All Time.' Then begin voting. You can chose a Maximum of 50 of your favorite tracks or Minimum of 1. Mariah's #1 tracks listed are listed with numbers. Go and vote for numbers... 702 Mariah Carey 'Without You' 875 Mariah Carey & Westlife 'Against All Odds' Thanks to Rainbow Princess for this information.
Article O' The Week
There is a new Article O' The Week if you want to check it out. Tomorrow, I'll be updating Pic O' The Week, Quote and Poll O' The Week.
You Know You Are A Mariah Fan When...
Lindsay sent me some more lines for this section on MD. Check out #'s 364-373 if you like.
Vote For M
Vote for Mariah on the current Teen People Poll on the Top 10 Artists You Want to Become on MTV's Becoming. Thanks to Rainbow Princess for this information.
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July 20th: Fan Gathering
Neil is getting fans together in Sydney, Ashes/Matte are getting fans together in the UK and some other things are in the works to have a worldwide Mariah Fan Gathering/Celebration Day on July 20th. Chats will be held online for fans who can't gather, which will be announced later, and here is some information Neil sent me...
IF you're a Mariah Carey fan and you're going to be in Sydney on Saturday,
July 20th - then we want you!
On that day, Mariah-fan gatherings will be occuring all over the world. The
Australian Mariah Carey Fanclub @ www.MariahDownunder.com is organising the
Australian Fan Gathering to be held in Sydney, so don't miss out.
The event is so special because it will be videotaped - compiled with
footage from the other world fan gatherings - and sent to Mariah herself!
Represent Australia and be there on the day. Meet other fans, win prizes and
much more!
If you would like further details, please send an email to
webmaster@mariahdownunder.com
Mariah Mentioned On Z100
Here is what Melissa sent me...
This morning during the Z100 NY morning zoo, Elvis Duran was giving one of his "lists" and the topic was Bumper stickers... one of the ones listed was "Honk if you saw Glitter". The other DJs didn't laugh... they said "Elvis! She's your friend!" and another said "Aw, Mariah, we're sorry!" I know he is her friend, so I doubt Mariah would take it too seriously, but it was nice to know the other DJs defended her too!
Various Tidbits
Here is some tidbits from Honey & Kate from Butterflies Are Free...
On Monday we talked to the German office of the European "Wise Girls" distributor International Media and they told us that so far it's not said whether the movie will be released in cinemas or not but the woman we talked to, told us that she doesn't believe the movie will be released in Germany this year.
Together with Dieter, Sabine and Tommy we now founded a German Mariah Fanclub. For 10 Euro / year "Fly Away" offers a 40pages fanzine, which'll be sent out every 3 months. Also members have the possibility to receive a E-Mail- or SMS-newsletter and every new member receives a 10x15cm Mariah-photo and a membership card. For the fans, who become mebers untill July 01st we have a nice contest. The website of the fanclub is http://flyaway-mcfanclub.cjb.net
Today we found Mariah Capris at the Online Shop Candies.com. The jeans named after Mariah, are called "Mariah Frayed Capri" and the price for on is $39. You can order the jeans in blue denim, brown denim and brown leather by visiting http://www.candies.com/style.asp?c=19&bag=0
And last but not least, we wanted to let ya know that we currently have a contest on our site, where we're giving away a site in a "Fan Faces Book" for Mariah, in which only 50 international lambz can take part.
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The Autographs
I got the signed Greatest Hits Posters and cd singles today and I scanned them all. You can check them out by clicking here if you like. Obviously it's not the whole poster, only where Mariah signed.
Magazine News
On the way home from my trip, I bought some magazines and found Mariah in them. First off, there is a little picture of her in People magazine. She is in the front and it has the poll results, which sadly were not the one we wanted her to win. It says...
People.com asked: Which of these two record companies got the better deal?
Universal just agreed to pay Mariah Carey $20 million to make records for them? (21%)
Virgin Records which paid Mariah Carey $28 million to not make music for them (79%)
Next, there are two pictures of Mariah in the June 10th issue of US Weekly. One is about the type of bathing suit you should wear if you have a body like Mariah and the other is about Mariah's favorite nail polish. Finally, she is on the cover of the Star tabloid. BUT, don't even waste your money because there is no picture of Mariah inside. It only mentions her name. Check out all the scans in Gallery 9.
Cat Eyes
Sunglasses: Cat Eyes...Like a forties noir, they're old school and way cool
Personality Profile: Totally curious, you like to keep up with the newest bands, see movies that no one has heard of, and spend hours searching through dusty bins of vintage clothing and used records. Trends don't concern you but personality does, and you've spent years cultivating a quirky look that is all your own.
Flattery fact: The upward angle of the frame accentuates the cheekbones and slims the face, says Richard Morgenthal of Morgenthal Frederics.
Worn by: Julia Roberts, Mariah Carey, Farrah Fawcett, Mary J. Blige.
Source:
InStyle (June 2002)
Mariah's $20 Million Deal
Bidding war leads to contract with Island Def Jam; new album this year
Mariah Carey has signed a three-album deal with Island Def Jam, home to Ja Rule, Ashanti, Sum 41, and Bon Jovi. The new contract, said to be worth more than $20 million, comes just five months after Carey's highly publicized split with Virgin Records raised doubts about her future. While the money is substantial - and includes funding for her own custom record label - the entire contract works out to be nearly $1 million less than Virgin reportedly paid Carey for a single album and $8 million less than the company paid to buy her out of her contract after that record, "Glitter," tanked.
"America loves a Cinderella-Judy Garland story," says Lyor Cohen, president of the Island Def Jam Music Group, "and this is shaping up to be one." Cohen's optimistic view of Carey's future was apparently shared by other labels - Elektra, Warner Bros., and J Records all reportedly made serious bids to sign the singer.
Carey's first new album is expected before the end of the year, and she has already begun working on tracks with producers including Jermaine Dupri, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. A crucial question inside the industry has been how much artistic control Carey was willing to concede. Many attributed the "Glitter" debacle to the complete control Virgin granted her, or to the artistic isolation that followed her divorce from Sony Music chief Tommy Mottola. Cohen says he'll work to create a supportive environment for Carey: "Artists deserve to have a commitment on the part of their labels and to build a trusting relationship. She hasn't had it in a very, very long time."
Island Def Jam's parent company, Vivendi Universal, will also be paying close attention to the overseas markets, where Carey has traditionally earned half her sales. Carey has been a strong seller in Japan, Great Britain, France and Germany, which are the four largest foreign record markets: One good-size international hit could make the deal look like a bargain. Jorgen Larsen, chairman of Universal Music International, sees little lasting damage from "Glitter", terming it "a temporary hiccup." Vivendi is keen to expand Carey's audiences in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Carey's new custom label will also give her the opportunity to produce and release recordings by other artists. "There are endless possibilities," says Jerry Blair, the executive in charge of the singer's label. But, for the moment, he adds, Carey's company has one mission: "Our first focus is her next recording."
Source:
Thanks to Salvador for tihs article from Rolling Stone Magazine (June 20th)
All Access
I updated the Important Dates on the side bar and if you want more details about the VH1 All Access on May 30th, here is what the show is about...
About: (#021) Rock's Finest
A celebration of the rock star body, taking into account the opinions of fans, the press and fellow rockers-as well as our own visual assessment. In the running are the legs of Tina Turner, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez (as well as her bodacious backside); the lips of Justin Timberlake and Mick Jagger; and the abs of D'Angelo and Mark Wahlberg. Also takes a peek at some of the legendary body parts in rock history and the expensive insurance policies that rock stars took out to protect them.
Fan Sites
Marc wants you all to know that Crybabyland has reopened and April told me that MariahzWorld has a new layout. Check them out if you like!
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Would You Like To Become Mariah?
If so, vote on the Teen People Poll asking which artist would you want to become on "MTV's Becoming".
Mariah is currently last but I am sure some of you would vote for her as your favorite choice!
Source:
Thanks to Rajdeep.
Mariah Music In Class Of 2001
This is what Pryme from Mariah Maddness writes:
"Power 106, a popular hip-hop/rnb radio startion here in southern Cali has listed, its 106 class of 2001 playlist.
Mariah showed up twice in the playlist!
#72 Mariah Carey - Loverboy
#103 Mariah Carey - Don't Stop
Also please email power106la@aol.com and write 'Mariah Carey' so that tells them to add Mariah to their playlist. Thanks!"
J-14 Mentions MC
Allie informs us that there is a Mariah mention in the July issue of the J-14 magazine on page 76.
There are "Random Facts" which states facts and you have to find out who the artist it. One of the facts is:
"She was the bestselling artist of the 1990s" - I am sure you can tell what the answer is!
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Mariah On TV
Here are some upcoming dates of Mariah appearances on TV:
05/27/02, 08:00 pm ET, FAM channel, World Music Awards
05/28/02, 06:00 pm ET, VH1 channel, 100 Greatest Videos
05/29/02, 06:30 pm ET, VH1 channel, Saturday Night Live 25
05/30/02, 11:00 pm ET, VH1 channel, All Access
06/01/02, 02:00 am ET, COM channel, Saturday Night Live on Comedy Central
- Thanks to Rajdeep for all this info!
Mariah In "Mira" Magazine
Betty informed us that Mariah is on the June 4th, 2002 issue of the Spanish "Mira" magazine. There is a picture of Mariah from the "WiseGirls" premiere and the caption talks about Tommy Mottola hurting "Glitter"'s success.
If anyone has the magazine and would scan it for us, it would be highly appreciated!
Mariah About Being Insomniac
Hollywood.com has a small "research" on their site called: Up All Night: Confessions of Sleepless Celebrities
Here is the part about Mariah:
Insomniac: Mariah Carey
Why She Can't Sleep: There's probably an entire list of reasons why Mariah can't sleep--Glitter was a flop and there was much negative press when she was dropped from EMI. She's suffered a bout with depression and her latest film, Wise Girls, is probably going straight to video. As Mariah told the UK's Sun:
Quote: "I stay up thinking about all the loose ends. When I get these flashes of nerves, I'll call a friend or type on my pager or watch a movie or write lyrics or sit in the kitchen with my dog and cat. If I'm feeling comfortable I could sleep for 10 or 12 hours, but generally I get about three."
Source:
Hollywood.com
How Well Do You Know Mariah? - Quiz
DesGirl87 found the following quiz at a site called Katrillion.
Click Here to see how well you know Mariah!
New Site
Sergei & Rachel will be opening their new site, iMariah this Monday - May 27th. Check it out for a fan gathering & more things.
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New Sound of The Week
The poll for "Sound of the week" results showed that MD visitors want the next sound of the week to be a remix.
It was a tough choice, but I chose one of my alltime favorite Mariah remixes, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do:
Anytime You Need A Friend - 7" Mix
Taken from Mariah's 1994 US CD single release - "Anytime You Need A Friend" - CD #2 (The Dance Remixes),
The 7" Mix was produced, arranged & mixed by C&C Enterprises (David Cole & Robert Clivilles) like all the other remixes on the wonderful CD.
If you liked the remix, please support Mariah by buying the CD. You can find it online in places like Amazon.com and Esprit
In the new poll (on the left sidebar), you can choose which song you'd like to hear next week!
Mariah To Be On Entertainment Tonight!
"Tonight on our show: SANDRA BULLOCK in the South of France; MADONNA onstage in London; JENNIFER LOPEZ wants all white, MARIAH CAREY needs Danish -- what stars demand in their dressing rooms; the ultimate toys of the rich and famous; what's next for STEVE HARVEY; why SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR is kicking JACK BLACK's butt; LEONARD MALTIN sits down with AL PACINO and we go backstage in Las Vegas with the VH1 divas!"
Sources:
Thanks Olivia, ET Online
Mariah's Favorite Dining Spot
Forbes.com named Bono's "The Clarence" hotel their destination of the week.
Here's a part from the article they wrote about it:
Another dining option is the hotel's Octagon Bar (named for its roof), which has become a popular celebrity hangout--Mariah Carey and Michael Douglas have been spotted there. The bar also has a small menu, featuring casual food such as grilled avocado and tomato sandwich on fennel bread, and the standard cheeseburger. Adoring groupies and a fan club are extra.
Source:
Forbes.com
Updates
I added some very nice collages of Mariah that Omri made plus some more that mcfanatic sent in. Check them out in Gallery 9
I'd like to inform you that Mariah has WON yesterday's TV Guide poll with almost 30% of the votes! Thanks to everyone who voted :)
Petition Reminder
A few of you wondered where you could sign the "Wise Girls" petition that reached some of the press already.
HERE is where you can sign the petition and show your support & hope to see the movie in the theater.
Here's a very nice note that Gilles (Heroes of Mariah) found in one of the signatures:
"Mariah, you are my VISION OF LOVE! Make my FANTASY come true and release this movie! Don't be a HEARTBREAKER cuz I can't live WITHOUT YOU. Lions Gate, be my HERO and give me MY ALL, "Wise Girls" before I have a BREAKDOWN. Mariah, I'm your LOVERBOY. DON'T STOP making that great music. You have the ability to MAKE IT HAPPEN. You make my EMOTIONS soar when I hear your beautiful music. FOREVER you will ALWAYS BE MY BABY and I will accept your music with OPEN ARMS. I'm gonna stop being a CRYBABY and be glad that I can THANK GOD I FOUND YOU. Please release "Wise Girls" SOMEDAY cuz once it hits the theater, I'LL BE THERE."
By Ricky Lopez (2155th signature)
New Site
Emily informs us of the new site she made for Mariah. Click Here to enter Mariah's Planet.
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Vote for Mariah on TVGuide
TV Guide Online's Daily Poll has the question "Which is your favorite diva of all-time?"
Mariah is currently on the 3rd position, lets get her on top!
Click Here to vote on that poll.
WiseGirls Petition Gets More Press!
Troubled diva Mariah Carey's devoted fans are bombarding a film company with pleas to release her second movie.
Immediately after finishing last year's flop Glitter, the curvy singer went on to star in mobster drama Wisegirls opposite Mira Sorvino, just before her emotional breakdown last summer.
Devotees of the diva have been emailing protests to Lion Gate Films, demanding the film be released in cinemas after hearing reports the flick will go straight to video. (WENN)
Sources:
SoundBuzz, Mariah Mania
Glitter Released in Belgium
Gilles from Heroes of Mariah is happy to inform you that the "Glitter" DVD will be released in Belgium on August 6th and the VHS will be released about 6 months later.
New Site
Case from the former "Glitter Galaxy" page, now has a new site for Mariah called mesMARIAHzed.
Click Here to check it out!
Mariah on BET Countdown
Jason (From FOMM) writes that Mariah's "Honey Remix" made it to #3 on the BET Waterworks countdown.
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Updates/Note From Regina
Tomorrow morning I am going on vacation to Ohio to visit some family. I will be back on Tuesday, May 28th and will most likely be doing an update then. Please send all the news to Liron for the time being because she will mostly be updating MD while I am gone and Danielle will be helping as much as she can too. Since I am going to be gone for 6 days, I updated the Pic O' The Week, Poll O' The Week and Quote O' The Week. Check those out if you like and I'll talk to you all on Tuesday!!
Poll Results:
If you could chill with Mariah for one day, what would you rather do?
hang in the studio (245) 18%
go shopping (41 ) 3%
go to a club (23) 2%
go out to eat at McDonalds (16) 1%
play with her pets (16) 1%
go to the beach (52) 4%
watch Little Mermaid on her big screen (20) 1%
chill in the "Butterfly Room" (40) 3%
what the heck, let's do it all (916) 67%
Total Votes: 1369
US Weekly Scan
Alex, from SandraNews.com, sent me the scan of Mariah in the current US Weekly. Check it out in Gallery 9.
Dutch FHM
Darryl informed me that Mariah is in the Dutch FHM magazine this week. She was #26 this time and last year she was #34. Here is what they wrote about Mariah...
Mariah is in the Dutch FHM (For Him Magazine) this week.
After a nervous breakedown and a bad movie "glitter" last year she is slowly
on her way back. That's a good thing because she has many talents this
daughter of a opera singer. She is the best Artist off the decate. We are
not affraid about how she looks after the breakdown if you look back on her
Photoshoot on December's issue.
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Apply Now for the VMA Voting Academy
The following is an invitation from MTV to be a voter in the VMAs. This is a great idea for any lambs who would want to nominate and vote for Mariah in the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards:
For the first time in MTV's Video Music Award history, we're asking a very select group of viewers to join the official nomination and voting process-- for all of the VMA award categories. Members of the VMA Voting Academy will receive official nomination and voting ballots in the mail to cast their votes alongside the top industry executives.
If you love music (and we know you do), don't miss this opportunity to apply for the VMA Voting Academy. Hurry,
only a limited number of applicants will be accepted.
Click here to apply now.
Sources:
mcfanatic (Igal), MTV.com
"WiseGirls" Petition on German TV
This is what Luke (From FOMM) wrote:
I was just watching INTERACTIV on the german music channel VIVA..this show is just as popular here as MTV TRL is in the US..anyway...suddenly, when they talked about news they began speaking about Mariah (showing a little bit of LOVERBOY in the backround)..they said that her new movie called WISEGIRLS should have been released at the movies, but now it seems that it will directly go to TV/DVD. But the fans don´t accept that and fight for the movie to come to theatres.
Buy the Mariah Skechers Online
Zappos is proud to offer the Skechers - Superstarz - Mariah sneakers -- Padded footbed for added comfort. Flexible uppers for increased mobility. Young, fashionable design. If you might be interested in purchasing a pair, preview the shoe styles that are available from below:
Skechers - Superstarz - Mariah (Navy Denim/Light Blue Stones)
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Skechers - Superstarz - Mariah (Black Canvas/Red Stones)
Sources:
mcfanatic (Igal), The recommended Mariah World
Interesting Bit on Jerry Blair
As some of you might know, Jerry Blair (one of Mariah's new team-mates on Universal) used to be a Sony man.
However, If you're wonderering how far they go back, play your copy of "The First Vision" and you'll see his name among the list of the people in Mariah's "Thank You" list.
Vote for Mariah
SurveyItUp.com wants to know who is your favorite female singer.
If you'd like to keep Mariah in the lead, Click Here to vote on the poll.
Sources:
Igal, Eran, Survey It Up
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Quick Note
A couple of webmasters contacted me recently saying that they got a virus from mariahdaily@aol.com If for any reason, you get an e-mail from my account at mariahdaily@aol.com and there is an attachment, delete it right away. I reinstalled my AOL and contacted AOL about the problem. They are looking into it and hopefully no other e-mails will be sent out. I think someone else might be sending it claiming to be me. Please be careful, thanks!
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The Inside Story of Mariah's New Deal
An Exclusive Interview With Jerry Blair
By Brian Burns
May 20th, 2002
The most talked about subject in the music world this week was Vivendi/Universal's signing of Mariah Carey. Carey's records will be released on her label and distributed by Island Records. Veteran Promotion Guru Jerry Blair, who helped Mariah make history when she achieved her record breaking 15 #1 singles and most consecutive weeks at #1, will head up the team at the label. Hitmakersmagazine.com caught up with Blair this week for an exclusive look at the new project.
TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS! WITH VIVENDI/UNIVERSAL'S HUGE FINANCIAL LOSSES, OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, WHAT DOES DOUG MORRIS SEE IN MARIAH THAT IS JUSTIFYING THIS BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT?
Any of those numbers are speculative in terms of what they were. All I'll say is both sides are very happy with the deal. What Doug Morris sees in Mariah Carey is the number one female artist of all time. She has a huge fan base. As far as negative implications from the last album, it was a soundtrack album. It also sold two million records worldwide. Over half a million were sold in the U.S. The movie was a period piece movie of the '80s with music from that period. It was released with little lead and set-up time and came out on September 11. Putting that aside, you still have the number one selling female artist of all time who's one of the few true global superstars in the business.
SHE'S A MULTI-GRAMMY WINNER AND HAS 15 NUMBER ONE SINGLES, YET THE MOVIE "GLITTER" OBVIOUSLY WAS PANNED BY CRITICS AND WAS A BOX OFFICE FAILURE. WHAT DOES MARIAH HAVE TO DO TO GET TO THE LEVEL OF SUCCESS IN FILM THAT SHE'S HAD IN MUSIC?
She's got a movie coming out called "Wise Girls" which is going to be an HBO premiere movie. It will come out in November, starring Mariah, Mira Sorvino and Laura Walters. It's received incredible praise at Sundance in reviews and we think it will be an overwhelming success. She's got a lot of other movie projects on the table that she's considering too.
THE CONCEPT OF THIS BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP IS TO COORDINATE MUSIC, MOVIES, TV, ON-LINE, PUBLISHING ACROSS A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT BRANDS WITHIN THE UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP.
Let me say this just to set the record straight. The company's first priority is the release of her record. Yes, it will be a multimedia company. It's an opportunity to really take advantage of all of the different assets of Vivendi/Universal, everything from their European cell phone company to television with tools like the USA networks. We'll take every advantage of all the opportunities that we can to market her music, but the company that we're going to set up will be a multimedia company. We're certainly going to sign other artists to the label. We'll build it very slowly and determinably and go from there, but the first focus will be her record.
MARIAH IS KNOWN FOR BEING A BIG PART OF THE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OF HER OWN CAREER. WITH ALL THESE PROJECTS, WILL THAT CHANGE AT ALL?
You're right about that. She takes a real hands-on position in her career. She was working so hard finishing the record last year, finishing the movie, filming "Wise Girls" and working on setting up her promotion. She had a lot on her plate. We're trying to set up a team around her so she can work on being the creative force. Our goal is to set up a team to take care of business. Mariah is going to be intimately involved with everything, but hopefully she can rely on us to make sure that things go into effect and not have to worry about so many details.
YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MARIAH GOES WAY BACK TO COLUMBIA. TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE IN THIS NEW PARTNERSHIP.
The way we see it is that this company is meant to be the guarantor of her legacy. I just hope to bring as many opportunities out there in the world to present to her for us to pursue and just build a great company. For me, this is a great opportunity. It's an open landscape, a clean canvas. We get to really draft and write the script and that's what's incredible about working in the entertainment business right now. It's an incredible and exciting opportunity. It's a big world. We're not just limited to the United States. It's a global marketplace and our plan is to develop a worldwide company.
YOU MENTIONED YOU'LL BE SIGNING OTHER ARTISTS TO THIS NEW LABEL.
Ultimately we will. The first release will be Mariah's new album and then we'll be signing other acts. That will give Mariah a great opportunity to mentor. It doesn't matter if it's Britney, Christina Aguilera or Nelly Furtado, they emulate Mariah, in a sense, and she is an icon. Now she'll get to be a 'hands-on' mentor with some of the artists on the label and hopefully will create new, great legacies.
WHEN WILL MARIAH BE BACK IN THE STUDIO AND WHEN CAN WE EXPECT TO HEAR SOMETHING NEW?
She's been working a lot in the studio because her creative juices are flowing right now. We'll get something out as quickly as humanly possible, hopefully by the end of this year or the beginning of next year. But we won't rush it. When it's ready, she'll know. She's been in the studio almost every day now.
SHOULD MARIAH FANS BE PREPARED FOR ANY DEPARTURE FROM HER ORDINARY MUSIC STYLE OR IS SHE GOING TO TRY SOME NEW THINGS?
You're going to get the classic Mariah in that voice. But what you're also going to get is being on the forefront of where music goes to and she certainly has been on the forefront in so many ways before. It's really going to be a record that will appeal to all her huge fan base. That base includes girls five and six years old to people in their sixties and everything in between: men, woman, all races and cultures. You really don't have an artist that has that kind of a wide range of appeal and the fans really aren't going to be disappointed.
THANKS JERRY. ALL OF US AT HITMAKERSMAGAZINE.COM WISH MARIAH AND YOUR NEW LABEL TEAM THE BEST OF LUCK IN THIS NEW PROJECT.
Thanks Brian. This interview was a lot more pleasant than talking to Dan Cox from the New York Post.
Sources:
Thank you Taryn for the interview from HitmakersMagazine.com
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And The Winners Are...
We got over 200 e-mails for this contest and I picked the ten winners, which you can check out by clicking here. It was really hard deciding on which fan deserved to get an autograph over another but in the end, I think these 10 fans were very deserving of the autographs. I want to thank everyone who took the time to write a letter over the last 3 weeks. I havn't actually received the autographs yet but I am expecting them sometime this week. As soon as I receive them, I will take a picture of the posters to post on MD. Thanks again to Mariah and Maroon Entertainment for all their help. Maybe we can do it again this year!
Viva Diva
I checked out the new VH1 special called "Viva Diva" yesterday at 9pm ET. The show is an hour long and Mariah is featured in the show several times. It features new footage from her interview she did with VH1 for her Greatest TV Moments last year. They also show some behind the scenes from Glitter and show a lot of Mariah's videos, performances, etc. It's a really nice show to get on tape if you can catch it. Check the Important Dates bar on the left hand side for more dates it will reair.
M's Canadian Charts
Dave sent me Mariah's stats on the Canadian Charts Top 100 Singles of the 1990's. Mariah appears in the list four times and here they are...
#7. Fantasy
#53. Dreamlover
#74. Vision Of Love
#86. I'll Be There
Captures
Jay made some screen captures from Mariah's Greatest Hits Japanese Commercial and you can check them out in Gallery 9
MC Portuguese Fanclub
Gonçalo & Tiago created the MC Portuguese Fanclub and would you like you all to check it out. Universal Music Portugal company has shown their full support in working with their site, in several ways, like publicity, domain, promotional material for competitions, and real audio tracks in exclusive!
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She Wants To Be In Pictures
Monday, May 20, 2002
By Cindy Adams
MARIAH CAREY is seriously into a movie career. To such a point that she doesn't sit back and wait for offers. She's willing to try and manufacture these offers.
This savvy lady reads the trades, knows what's happening and who's doing what, and goes after what she thinks will work for her. She recently got in touch with a movie producer. Not knowing this producer personally, she used an intermediary. A p.r. lady in London phoned the producer to check is there a part for Mariah in his new movie. The producer, a Mariah Carey fan, reluctantly said no. The turn-down was not accepted on its first go-round. More phone calls were instituted. The truly sorry producer said there was nothing in this particular script she could fit.
However, he said, he was willing, once this shoot was over, to do a video with her. Lone caveat being the guarantee she had a record company deal to back it up. This was never pursued because Mariah's sole interest was a feature film.
Sources:
Thanks to Roi for the article from Page Six
J. Lo Ignores Another Question About MC
If you recall, when J. Lo held an online chat with her fans, she was asked about Mariah but ignored it.
Now it happens again during a press conference:
Lopez says that while filming Enough, she had, er, enough. For the first time in her career, she had to stop and rest. "I've done between 11 and 14 movies, I haven't counted, but something like that, and I've never taken a day off. Never missed a video shoot, never been late."
- Never done a Mariah Carey? Lopez giggles madly at the question from a male journalist, but doesn't take the bait.
Sources:
Jam! Showbiz
Mariah Carey Doing Much Better
Flo Anthony and the DJ's at K104 chatted about how Flo ran into Jimmy Jam on Wednesday and she had a lot to say about Mariah Carey.
He said she was with them in Minneapolis this weekend where they were recording. Jimmy said Mariah's doing much better at not overworking this time, telling them she needs sleep at 3-4 am, whereas before she'd want to continue working.
You can listen to the Mariah portion about 3 1/2 minutes into the audio clip here.
Source:
PopDirt
Kelly from Destiny's Child Compliments Mariah
Nacho found the following quote from Kelly (Destiny's Child):
"Whitney had the whole package -- amazing beauty, incredible talent, and a strong stage presence. It's very rare that you find all that in one person.
But then Mariah came along with the same thing! I thought she was unbelievable and loved her, too. It's funny to think of now, but I remember in the sixth grade I had myself a little boyfriend who was always saying, "I have a crush on Mariah." And I would tell him, "I'm going to be Mariah someday. I'm going to be Whitney, too!" Back then he must have thought I was crazy -- but recently he told me, "Well, you're just about there, Kelly."
Update - Mariah's UK Chart Statistics
davidwilkes5 from FOMM typed Mariah's most recent chart statics in the UK:
At the end of 2001 Mariah is:
The 46th Top Artist in U.K Chart History (+3 from 2000)
The 8th Top Female Artist in U.K Chart History (+1 from 2000)
Mariah has had 252 Weeks total Weeks on the U.K Chart
Mariah has had 2 Number One Singles
Mariah has had a total of 28 Hits on the U.K Chart
Mariah has had 23 Top Twenty Hit Singles, including:
- 18 Top Ten Hit Singles
- 12 Top Five Hit Singles
- and, 7 Top Three Hit Singles.
In the 'Reader's Top 100 Of All Time' Mariah Carey featured twice:
'Hero' was voted 67th Top Single Of All Time
and 'Without You' was voted 98th Top Single Of All Time
Mariah has spent 6 Weeks in total, at the Top of the U.K Single Charts:
4 Weeks at #1 – 'Without You'
and 2 Weeks at #1 – 'Against All Odds'
'Without You' is certified at 'Gold' and entered the U.K Top 75, at #1.
'Against All Odds' is certified at 'Silver' and entered the U.K Top 75 at #1.
'Gold' represents 400,000 copies sold.
'Silver' represents 200,000 copies sold
Mariah & Peter Andre's Duet Canceled
A few months ago we reported that the Australian singer Peter Andre might do a duet with Mariah for his new album.
In a recent interview, Peter explains about the plans & the way things ended up:
Peter Andre, who recently boasted about his "biggest achievement" in the music industry, has now announced that his new upcoming album, The Next Chapter, will not feature a collaboration with the ever-popular Mariah Carey.
"Unfortunately, with her new record company and other matters, our song became pushed aside and the weird thing is - I think she was more upset about it than I was". Andre joked last week.
The song reportedly titled Wait had been scheduled for recording in April but was canned due to Mariah's multi-million dollar EMI pay-out and the notion that Peter had made commitments regarding new Australian duo, Shakaya.
"I've been writing and producing some songs for Shakaya's album". He revealed, "Their third single will be one of the songs that I wrote, so I'm pretty pleased about that."
"Mariah and I will still work again in the near future, but it will probably be on one of her remixes".
Sources:
Mariah Buzz, Music Life Newsletter
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Ja Rule and Ashanti Glad Mariah Carey Joined
[5/16/02, 12 p.m. ET) -- Mariah Carey has begun working with the producers of Murder Inc., according to her new labelmates Ja Rule and Ashanti. Murder Inc. is a subsidiary of the Island Def Jam music group, where Carey is signed.
Ja Rule, who has been nominated for two BET Awards, recently explained how he felt about Carey joining the label, which is also the home to DMX, Jay-Z, and Musiq. "Mariah's cool. Mariah's cool. She's working with the Murder Inc. family right now. Holla," he said.
When LAUNCH asked Ashanti if she was going to work on material with Carey she said she was not sure. "I don't think so. She's working with our producers in Murder Inc. I don't think I'll be doing anything with her...yet. Would love to."
Ashanti's self-titled debut album slipped two slots on the Billboard 200 album chart this week to Number Four.
-- Billy Johnson Jr., Los Angeles
Source:
Thanks to Izzet for this article.
Magazine News
I checked out a few tabloids and People magazine and didn't see Mariah in them, I'll check again tomorrow though. I did see US Weekly though and it features a nice picture of her from the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards. I'll try and get a scan of that shortly for you all. Lisa tells me that Mariah's name is on the cover of the May 18th issue of Billboard magazine too. They talk about her new album that might drop by the end of the year or early next year. I'll see if I can pick that up also, unless someone else has a scan of it?
Updates
There is a new poll on the right and here are last weeks results:
Do you think Mariah deserves a better Official Website?
Yes (2565) 88%
Nah, the current one is great (299) 10%
No Opinion (47) 2%
Total Votes: 2911
Mariah in Philly
Paul told me that according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Mariah was in Philly at the Rittenhouse Hotel sometime last weekend.
Mariah Font
Want the Mariah font on your computer? Well Allie found out where you can download it from. Just click here and below is a little example of the font that Allie typed out for you all.
Universal Germany on M
Honey & Kate, from Butterflies Are Free, sent us the following information...
Universal Germany finally said something on the new contract with Mariah and here's the translation of the quote by Tim Renner, CEO and Chairman of Universal Music Germany:
"It's a wonderful task to get Mariah back to the place she belongs: to the top! I saw her live a few weeks ago and now I know; Mariah's like a Ferrari. Unbelievably exciting, strong and sexy. And you don't give a Ferrari away just because it doesn't start once."
Chat Tonight
There is a possibility I won't be able to attend the MD chat tonight but I'll try my best to do so. Make sure you come on by and chat with other fans if you want to have some fun!!
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Magazine News
Mariah will probably be in a lot of magazines hitting shelves this week about her new deal. I'll try and have more information and scans this weekend for you all. Alex told me that she is in the May 27th issue of US Weekly. It's a tiny picture of her and a little blurb about her new deal.
Updates
There is a new Pic O' The Week and a new Quote O' The Week. Check them out if you like!
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Mariah Spoof
Olivia found a spoof on Mariah that deals with her new deal at Hits Daily Double Website. Click here for a direct link.
What More Can I Give
Forgot about this song that Mariah did with Michael Jackson last year? Yeah so did a lot of people it seems but in Japan, they may finally get a chance to buy a copy of the single. The webmaster of the Japanese website, Butterfly, informed me that the single will be release at the end of August and that Michael Jackson will be making a visit to Japan for a charity concert. Several artists like Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, N' Sync and Carlos Santana are still in negotiations to appear at the concert it is said. None of this information is confirmed though, so we'll have to wait and see if this is actually true!
Magazine Scan
I got my Cosmpolitan magazine in the mail today and scanned the 3 pictures of Mariah that were featured on page 241. Of course, nothing new but you can check it out anyway if you want in Gallery 8.
Mariah Sketchers
About a month ago, we reported on MD that you can now get your own Mariah shoe by Sketchers. Well Theresa found the "Superstarz-Mariah" shoes at her local mall yesterday and they were only $21 instead of $42. So if you are going to the mall this weekend, see if your stores got them in. The Cherry Hill mall near me didn't have them yet but I am guessing they will be hitting shelves soon. You can always order them online too at Sketchers.com
Mariah's Web Coming Back
Steph, from Mariah'sWeb.com, wanted me to inform you all that she will be starting her website back up in November, after she has her baby. So we can look forward to that of course and everyone here at MD wishes her all the best!
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Mariah - 80th Sexiest Woman of FHM
In the May edition of the popular British magazine FHM, they publish the yearly poll of the 100 sexiest women.
After not appearing for the past two years, Mariah makes a comeback to the chart at #80. This is what the magazine says about Mariah:
Returning
Mariah Carey
Vulnerable
Last year, with her new film Glitter about to open and the accompanying soundtrack ready to hit the stands, Mariah was readying herself for the attendant storm of media exposure. And she got it, of course, but not in the way she anticipated. With tabloids full of stories of her mental meltdown, the movie declared the biggest bomb since Hiroshoma, and her label Virgin dumping her with a $28 million "We're sorry" card, things looked grim for Miss Carey.
But if there's one virtue FHM reader have in spades, its loyalty. "I can't complain," the warbler told FHM. "I asked for this fame, and i got it - and this is what comes along with it. Understandably, no-one is out there going 'Oh, poor Mariah." Her chance at redemption is her next movie, Wisegirls, with Mira Sorvino. We, at least, can't wait.
Sources:
FHM, Pandem0nium (From FOMM)
Celine Dion Compliments Mariah
The following is an interview with Celine Dion from O.K Magazine that Eran found:
OK Magazine: Are you excited to be back at work and headlining VH1 Divas this year?
Celine Dion: When I´ve done the Divas I´ve had a wonderful time and lots of fun. It´s not a show like the others - it´s a fun night, party time and like a family hanging out, that type of thing. We all have our little dressing rooms and all show off our best clothes and sing our best stuff. We do the big hair thing, the high heels and the jewels and hit the high notes in whatever style you want. I mean, Britney Spears is the hottest in what she does and Whitney Houston is the hottest at her thing and Mariah Carey is best in what she does. I think there´s a place for everybody.
Updates
Boris, a Mariah fan from Holland, scanned some pictures from 1998 when Mariah visited Holland, you can see them in Gallery 8
Swati tells us that Mariah is in the June edition of Cosmopolitan with Denise Richards on the cover.
Exclusive Voice Messages
Here's an interesting message written by Meski from the beautiful Mariah Mania:
Did you know Mariah left a voice message the day after the tragic events of September 11 and we never heard it? Did you know some of the messages Mariah thinks that got cut off were actually recorded but never posted on her website? Did you know a few days ago she confirmed she's already recording songs for her new album?
You'd like to hear those voice messages, wouldn't you? Well, Mariah Mania has them! Just visit the multimedia section to download them and read the transcript! Remember you'll only find them at www.mariahmania.com
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Vote For Mariah
At Blender.com you can put Mariah in a few spots at their yearly favorite lists Warren tells me. Just go to the site and look for the Readers Choice Awards link on the left hand side. Some places to put her name in are:
Favorite current solo artist?
Best solo artist of all time?
Best album of all time?
Greatest song ever written?
Who would you most like to see on the cover of Blender?
Sexiest music star?
Wisegirls
Cable Premiere: November, 2002 (HBO) (going direct-to-cable, skipping a theatrical release in the U.S.A., according to a report by columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith; this is just another in a sweeping round of movies that Lions Gate is sending to video)
Source:
Thanks to LOVEBUGDOYLE for this information.
Magazine News
LilDego44 told me that Mariah is in the May 20th issue of Newsweek. The article says, "A Butterfly Tried To Spread Her Wings." It has a picture of Mariah at the Superbowl and is about half a page. The article is on page 75 and if anyone has a scan, that would be great!
New VH1 Show
Since Diva's Live is next week, VH1 has a new "All Access" about Diva's. Here is the show information and you can check out the Important Dates list on the left for times the show is airing on VH1.
About: (#033) Viva Diva
All Access: Viva Diva! will give tantalizing tidbits from fresh, impassioned interviews with fashion writers, culture columnists, comedians, and drag queens. Along the way, All Access: Viva Diva! will investigate the mysterious Diva mystique: the Diva X-factor. Features interviews with Simon Doonan, Anna Gasteyer, Bob Mackie, Chuck Taylor, Daisy Garnett, Michael Musto, Mike Albo, Peter Castro and Joan Lunden, and clips of Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Elton John, Cher and Whitney Houston.
Article O' The Week
There is a new Article O' The Week and you can check it out by clicking here.
MD Wallpaper
Cat, from DivaMC.de, made a new Mariah Daily wallpaper featuring a bunch of caps of Mariah performing with Olivia. Check it out in the Calendar section.
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Sound of The Week
As you guys voted on the poll, the new sound of the week will be a recent live performance of Mariah.
For the first Sound of The Week, we chose to offer you to hear a great quality file of one of Mariah's most emotional performances of last year and the first one after the breakdown.
Performed in LA, on September 22nd, 2001 in the show "America: Tribute to Heroes" that was dedicated to the heroes & victims of the September 11th tragedy, here is:
HERO - Live, America: Tribute To Heroes.
To download the song, right click on the above link and choose "Save Target As..."
A special thanks to Anderz for hosting the file for us!
Keep voting on the poll so we would know which file to put next week.
Will Mariah's Label Name Be Monarch?
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Much speculation centering on what role Jimmy Iovine may play in the making of Mariah Carey's new record, which she has already begun recording. Iovine was named as a member of Vivendi Universal's "Entertainment Committee" in the deal announcement, along with Doug Morris, Lyor Cohen and Jorgen Larsen. Meanwhile, speculation is also swirling over what shape the diva's new label will take. With Jerry Blair at the helm, the imprint, tentatively called Monarch, will release Mariah's albums through Island and will give Island first look at other signings. Will Monarch recruit other players to assist with A&R?
Sources:
Hits Daily, Kayian (From FOMM)
Mariah Completing The New Album
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Mariah Carey has revealed she is close to completing the tracks for her next album, just days after her new deal with Universal/Def Jam was confirmed.
Carey, who suffered an emotional and physical breakdown last summer, said many of the new tracks were upbeat, despite her high-profile recent troubles.
"There are a lot of songs I've done in the past that are very introspective and personal," she explained.
"This album has a lot of those type of songs. But it also has celebratory, fun songs; I'm not going to sit there and dwell."
She added: "People are always asking, 'Is everything OK?' Look, I was not depressed; I was freaking exhausted."
The US diva, last year given a £19.6 million golden handshake to end her contract with Virgin Records, said she was delighted to be working under a new contract.
She told the Hollywood Reporter: "My gut has always been to go with Universal, even before I did the [Virgin] deal."
"I learned a big lesson: You've got to go with the people that really know what they are doing," she said.
Mariah was dropped from Virgin following the commercial failure of her last album 'Glitter', a movie soundtrack that sold a relatively disappointing two million copies worldwide.
She said of the album: "I feel like it was a domino effect, where the ignorance gets passed along. 'Glitter' was a soundtrack record that was a concept album."
"It was not a studio record. And even still, I feel there were a lot of good songs on there that no one ever heard because they didn't get a chance to."
She added: "Many multi-platinum artists have been on soundtrack records that were not 'Titanic'. It happens, and it doesn't warrant the world having this huge [reaction]."
According to Billboard.com, Carey's new deal is worth somewhere in the region of $20 million and will involve Universal/Def Jam distributing material though Mariah's own new label.
Source:
DotMusic
Mariah on NYPost
Liz Smith (NYPost) wrote a positive mention about Mariah on her gossip column:
FAILING UPWARD! We did tell you during all the hoopla months back that nobody should count Mariah Carey out. She is still the biggest-grossing singer next to Elvis and The Beatles, having sold 150 million records. And so she got a $28 million payoff to leave Virgin Records after only months and after having already earned $21 million from them. (That's $49 million!)
Now she'll get about $20 million for three albums from Universal. This girl has been doing something right. So much for what is described as "her all-but-moribund career. | |
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