May 26, 2008

Impromptu Wedding At Mariah's New Home In The Bahamas...Mariah Carey and MTV Star Nick Cannon married this week in the Bahamas.

According to reports, the pair wed in a secret ceremony in front of family and friends at Carey's house in Eleuthera on Wednesday. 'Wild N Out' host Cannon, 11 years younger than 38 year old Mariah, had this week shelled out $2.5 million for the 17-carat ring spotted recently on Carey's left hand which had then fuelled speculation that the couple were engaged. The pair met when Cannon directed a video for her recent single, "Bye, Bye," and have been dating for several weeks. This is the second marriage for Mariah Carey. She split from record executive Tommy Mottola in 1998 after five years of marriage. Cannon, 27, was previously engaged to model Selita Ebanks, but this is his first marriage for the MTV Star. NOTE: This has NOT been confirmed by Mariah's management.

Source: MTV UK

» Posted @ 5:30am EST

May 1, 2008

MARIAH MAKES TIME'S WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE

In this week's issue, TIME reveals its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Mariah Carey, profiled by Stevie Wonder, is honored as one of the most influential Artists & Entertainers.

Wonder writes of Mariah:

Mariah Carey
By Stevie Wonder

I could never describe or measure the level of respect and love I have for Mariah Carey in just 300 words, but you know, I'll do my best. I've met only three people who had a truly wonderful voice and spirit to match: my first wife Syreeta, Minnie Riperton and Mariah. Obviously she is talented and has a great voice, but when a person has the opportunity to be heard and seen, at the end of the day she will also be felt. I think Mariah has enjoyed such success at 38 because she's a good person; her heart is good. I love her spirit. When I lost my mother, she was one of the first people to reach out to me. She was away, but she still found a way to call me up and say a prayer with me. It's easy to be friends when the lights are bright, but how is your love when there's none of that? I know how Mariah's is. She has the ability to be sexy, but not so much that you think it's getting too crazy. It's a sexy classiness. The whole thing with her song Touch My Body is that she keeps it acceptable and has fun with it. And Mariah didn't break all those sales records just because she's beautiful. She has perseverance and consistency. You need the two: the ability to keep going and the ability to keep doing the right thing. She once said that every time she makes a new record, she feels as if she's brand-new again, like a young person looking at a computer for the first time. By doing it and not thinking about it, she lets the magic come. When people talk about the great influential singers, they talk about Aretha, Whitney and Mariah. That's a testament to her talent. Her range is that amazing. I look forward to the time the two of us can do a song together. I'm rewriting a song for her. It's going to be a tribute to my mother. Legendary singer-songwriter Wonder's most recent album is A Time 2 Love.

Source: Charlotte from Time | MariahDaily.com

» Posted @ 6:00am EST

April 24, 2008

MARIAH'S ON FIRE: DIVA NOTCHES 6TH NO. 1 ALBUM

• Mariah Carey crowns the Billboard 200 for a sixth time as "E=MC2" starts atop the tally with 463,000 -- her biggest opening week. It's also the highest sales week of the year, surpassing the 375,000 start of Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" in February. Finally, "E=MC2" marks the best opening week for any album since Mary J. Blige's "Growing Pains" started with 629,000.

• Carey is now tied with fellow divas Madonna and Janet Jackson for the second most No. 1 albums among female artists. Only queen bee Barbra Streisand, with eight, is ahead of the pack.

• "E=MC2" is the eighth debut at No. 1 in as many weeks on the fast-moving Billboard 200. It follows penthouse-bows from Jackson, Alan Jackson, Rick Ross, Danity Kane, Day26, George Strait and Leona Lewis.

• Carey's last album, "The Emancipation of Mimi," also landed at No. 1 in its premier week, moving 404,000. "Mimi" spent two weeks atop the chart, was the best-selling album in the United States in 2005 and has shifted 5.8 million units total... This is the first time Carey has scored back-to-back No. 1 albums since "Daydream" and "Butterfly" reached the top in 1995 and 1997.

• Collectively, Carey's albums have sold 50 million copies in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales data in 1991. She's the third-biggest-selling albums artist in the SoundScan era, trailing only Garth Brooks (67.8 million) and the Beatles (56.2 million).

Source: Billboard | MariahDaily.com

» Posted @ 6:00am EST

April 18, 2008

WITH HUGE FIRST DAY, MARIAH IS ON TRACK FOR NO. 1 DEBUT

Mariah Carey looks certain to debut at No. 1 on next week's Billboard 200 with "E=MC²," based on massive first-day sales from the nine chains that report to Nielsen SoundScan's Building Chart. Unweighted sales for the Island Def Jam album are at 154,000 units on the report released today (April 16th). That's more than five times the total garnered by the current chart-topper, Leona Lewis' "Spirit" (Syco/J). By comparison, Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride" (Arista Nashville) had first-day sales of 150,000 and wound up shifting 527,000 in its first week. Billboard estimates that the merchants who report to the Building Chart -- Trans World Entertainment, Starbucks, Best Buy, Circuit City, iTunes, Border's, Target, Anderson Merchandisers, and Handleman Co. -- represent 80% of the U.S. retail market. Carey's last release, 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi," debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 404,000 copies.

Hits Daily Double: A Win Called Mariah Can Carey's New Island/IDJ Album E=MC² Hit 600k? Everywhere you turn, Mariah's in your grill. She's on Oprah, two American Idols, in your e-mail, on your computer. Mariah Carey's new Island/IDJ album E=MC², looks like it will sell over 500k, based on one-day sales reports, though last night's Idol appearance could send it even higher. Wonderers are wondering if 600k is within reach. Needless to say, it will be #1 next week by a wide margin.

Source: Billboard | Hits Daily Double

» Posted @ 6:00am EST

April 15, 2008

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ALBUM REVIEW

Mariah Carey
E=MC² (Island Def Jam)
By: Margeaux Watson.
A-

Winning Formula. Mariah Carey's E=MC² adds up to an aural success, offering a smart mix of dance and drama. Daydream. Butterfly. Rainbow. Glitter. No, those aren't the names of Barbie's pet ponies, they're the titles of Mariah Carey's albums from 1995 to 2001. So when she called her 10th studio CD The Emancipation of Mimi three years ago, it was clear that she intended to drop the cutesy shtick, let down her weave, and start getting real. It was a clever move. Emancipation was the lucky strike that updated Carey's sound with bass-heavy flavor and reversed the downward spiral of her sales. Now, with E=MC²--another bold title--she's out to prove that her comeback was no fluke. Of course, it's doubtful that Carey is a secret admirer of Einstein's theory of relativity, but one thing's for sure: The golden-throated diva has discovered a formula that works. Not unlike Emancipation, E=MC² finds Carey stacking the deck with the hottest producers and guest artist in urban music (Jermaine Dupri, StarGate, T-Pain, Damian Marley, Young Jeezy).

The result is a largely enjoyable mix of flirtatious club jams, midtempo love songs, and emotional ballads anchored by hip-hop beats that handsomely showcase the singer's powerful vocal chops. Ever the party girl, Carey opens the album with the sleek and seductive "Migrate," where she imagines getting buzzed on pinot grigio during a night out with the ladies. Other dancefloor anthems include "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" and "O.O.C.," which, for all of their pop polish, never lose their soulful spirit. But it's not all about velvet ropes and playful come-ons; notably, Carey suffers from a major love hangover on "Side Effects," a synthy cautionary tale about an abusive relationship. "Wakin' up scared some nights still dreaming 'bout the violent times," she sings with outspoken intensity. And yet Carey remains a romantic at heart. With the ballads "Love Story" and "Last Kiss," she reunites with Dupri to recapture the passionate splendor of 2005's "We Belong Together." It's unfortunate, then, that E=MC² closes with its only missteps, the somber elegy "Bye Bye"--an odd choice for the follow-up single to the cheeky hit "Touch My Body"--and the preachy gospel hymn "I Wish You Well" (this CD's version of Emancipation's "Fly Like a Bird"). Still, for an artist whose career was all but dead four years ago, Carey is wise to play it safe by building on the finest elements of her last CD. Were it not for the final two tracks, she could've gotten away with calling this album Treasure.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

» Posted @ 12:05am EST

April 7, 2008

MARIAH RENEWS PUBLISHING DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL

Mariah Carey, who beat Elvis Presley with 18 No. 1 singles, has renewed her worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. The company will continue to publish Carey's catalog and future works for the world. Announcement arrives just two weeks prior to the release of her album "E=MC2." Carey has co-written all of the songs on the new album. Album's first single, "Touch My Body," debuted at radio Feb. 12, but only became available as a digital download last week.

Press Release:
David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced the renewal of world-renowned, five time Grammy award winner, multi-platinum artist Mariah Carey, to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement. Through the long-term relationship between UMPG, the world's leading music publishing company, and Mariah Carey, one of the most popular global artists, the company will continue to publish Carey's extensive catalog and future works for the world. On the heels of renewing her deal with UMPG, Mariah Carey will release her new highly anticipated album E=MC². Mariah Carey is an award-winning superstar with cumulative total sales of her albums, singles and long-form videos in excess of 81-times platinum in the U.S. alone and 156 million worldwide, making her the top-selling female artist in history. With a record 17 No. 1 singles - more than any female artist of the past century - five GRAMMY Awards, BMI Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year recipient, eight American Music Awards, Billboard magazine's "Artist of the Decade Award," and the World Music Award as World's "Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium" - Mariah Carey's ongoing career remains an unparalleled success story in the history of contemporary popular music.

Upon making the announcement Renzer commented, "Mariah Carey is well known for her incredible voice, but we also celebrate her incredible strength as a songwriter and the fact that she has co-written most of her best known songs. We're honored that she has agreed to renew her working relationship with UMPG and we look forward to continuing to promote her amazing and wonderful body of work globally." Mariah Carey secured her place as the No. 1 most successful female artist of all time as "Don't Forget About Us" became her 17th song to top the Billboard Hot 100. This positions Mariah as the only artist in contention to surpass The Beatles (with 20 No. 1's) in the modern era. With 77 total weeks of No.1 hits since 1990, Mariah also ranks 2nd only to Elvis, with 80 weeks. Mariah releases her 11th studio album E=MC² on April 15th, following the first single "Touch My Body," which debuted worldwide February 12th and is currently No. 1 on the Digital Songs chart. This highly anticipated album boasts songs all co-written by Mariah along with a variety of hit producers including UMPG's Manuel Seal, Jermaine Dupri, and many others. E=MC² is the follow up to her 2005 classic The Emancipation of Mimi LP (Island/Def Jam) under the auspices of L.A Reid and the management of Benny Medina at Handprint Entertainment which has since passed 10x platinum, and won three GRAMMY awards.

Source: MariahCarey.com | Variety

» Posted @ 7:00pm EST

March 31, 2008

MARIAH CLOSING IN ON RECORD FOR NO. 1 HITS

Mariah Carey is on track to collect her 18th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart next week. "Touch My Body," the first single from her upcoming album, dipped one place to No. 15 on the latest survey. But the fresh availability of a digital download should send the song hurtling to the top next week. That will push Carey to second place among artists with the most No. 1s in the rock era. The record is held by the Beatles with 20; Carey is currently tied with Elvis Presley. Carey's album, "E=MC2," the follow-up to her 2005 Grammy-winning smash "The Emancipation of Mimi," arrives April 15 via Island Def Jam. Asked recently by Billboard if she ever thinks about surpassing the Beatles' record, Carey admitted with a laugh, "I do, because people bring it up. But it's not like I sit around thinking about that type of stuff while I'm creating something. I did write this record in terms of wanting it to be a lot of songs that could potentially be singles, because people like that." "I think it would be phenomenal," Island Def Jam Music Group chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid says of the prospect. "But the real goal is to create music the whole world can sing. And if we break records and set some milestones while doing that, that would be beautiful." Note: The final Billboard position for "Touch My Body" will be published on Wednesday (April 2nd).

Source: Billboard

» Posted @ 6:30pm EST

March 26, 2008

MARIAH SERENADES CROWD AT 'HILLS' PREMIERE PARTY

The scene Monday night inside Manhattan's Gotham Hall recalled a sweet 16 party. But the highlight of the party — at least for the "Hills" starlets — was the arrival of Mariah Carey, who performed a small set that included "I'm That Chick" and "Touch My Body," new songs from her forthcoming album, E=MC2, which is due April 15th. Wearing a black skirt with a gold top, Carey also performed "We Belong Together," which the audience sang back to her. She was whisked offstage after the performance to resounding cheers.

Source: MTV News

» Posted @ 12:00am EST

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MARIAH

Mariah Central would like to wish Mariah a happy anniversary (1 day early). Happy 38th! Hope you have a wonderful birthday :)

» Posted @ 12:00am EST

March 19, 2008

THE OFFICIAL E=MC² COVER

Click on the thumbnail below to view Mariah's new album cover! E=MC² will be released on April 15, 2008.