Dear lambs, I am so grateful for my life and for everything that I have.

Over the years I have been passionate about helping those who are less fortunate, especially children in need.

It is shocking that 850 million people face hunger every day. But it pains me even more to know that every six seconds, somewhere in the world, a child dies of hunger. This is unacceptable. Let us commit ourselves today to make a difference and help end hunger around the world.

Join me in support of the World Hunger Relief campaign to benefit the United Nations World Food Programme. Together we will help feed millions of children. Give children the chance they deserve and give to the World Food Programme. Just $1 will feed 4 children.

To donate and join the movement to end world hunger, visit www.fromhungertohope.com. Together we can help significantly in bridging the gap between hunger and hope.

Mariah Carey Ambassador for World Hunger
(Mariah Carey.com)

These are the 15 artists who have sold the most albums since May 25, 1991. The tallies don't count any albums sold before that date. Nielsen/SoundScan also maintains a running list of the top 200 albums in its history. Also included are the total number of albums each of these artists has on that list, as well as the title of the artist's highest-ranking album.
1. Garth Brooks, 68,051,000
2. The Beatles, 56,683,000

3. Mariah Carey, 51,370,000. Carey is the top-ranking female artist on the list. The pop/R&B star is also the only artist in the top 15 with an R&B base. Carey has five albums in the top 200, topped by 1995's Daydream at #47. Carey first charted in June 1990 with her eponymous debut album. In addition to her album achievements, Carey has two songs-"Touch My Body" and "We Belong Together"-on Nielsen/SoundScan's running list of the top 200 songs with the most paid downloads.

4. Celine Dion, 50,167,000
5. Metallica, 50,111,000
6. George Strait, 40,201,000
7. Tim McGraw, 37,171,000
8. Alan Jackson, 36,201,000
9. Pink Floyd, 34,986,000
10. Shania Twain, 33,672,000
11. Kenny G, 33,340,000
12. Eminem, 33,078,000
13. U2, 32,473,000
14. Backstreet Boys, 30,655,000
15. Elvis Presley, 30,042,000
(Mariah Daily Journal)

Mariah Carey's official website has clarified some rumors about Island Def Jam giving up! Today, the official newsletter has announced that there is indeed a new single coming soon!

The message reads, "Get ready! After the huge success of 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time,' MariahCarey.com is gearing up to announce the next single off of E=MC2. Keep checking back with MariahCarey.com for news on the latest single."

Billboard magazine and Amazon confirmed that "Migrate" would be released on September 30; however, an inquiry made to Mariah's label, according to Mariah Daily Journal, claimed the release of "Migrate" in 12" Vinyl had been cancelled and "no new Mariah vinyl singles will be forthcoming in the US." The same fan site announced that, according to the biggest radio industry information source (All Access), "I Stay In Love" is scheduled to go for adds at Top 40/Mainstream radio on Tuesday, October 21st.

Previously the same sources had announced "I'm That Chick" would hit radio stations on September 2. "Migrate," "I Stay In Love," and "I'm That Chick" are possible choices. Hopefully, the decision will turn out to be the best for Mariah and her album.
(Mariah Carey.com | Mariah Daily Journal)

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

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

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

Earlier today, September 23rd, Mariah arrived at the International Airport in Hong Kong where she will be giving a concert for the 2008 CLSA Investors' Forum on Thursday, September 25. Many adoring fans waited at the airport and greeted Mimi and Nick who were just as happy to meet the lambs! Photo courtesy of MariahCN.

OPRAH WINFREY has dismissed reports MARIAH CAREY has cancelled an appearance on her U.S. chat show on Friday (26Sep08), when she was allegedly set to announce she is pregnant.

The pop singer was rumoured to have booked an appearance on the show to share the news that she is expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon, according to internet reports.

But a representative from Winfrey's production company, Harpo, insists there are no scheduled plans to have Carey on the show either now or in the immediate future.

Meanwhile, Carey's spokesperson has shot down claims the star is pregnant - a rumour she that has plagued her since exchanging vows with Cannon in April (08) after a whirlwind romance.
(Contact Music)

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(Mariah Hero MB)

Mariah Carey is lending her voice to help out those in need. The singer has signed on as the Global Hunger Ambassador for the Yum! Foundation's World Hunger Relief campaign and she'll be using her music to help out the cause.

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday September 25, Mariah is encouraging people around the world to pick up a coded card at any of Yum's 36,000 restaurants, which include KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W. The card will allow fans to download her song, "Love Story", off her latest album, "E=MC2", at www.FromHungerToHope.com. For every download, Yum will donate $.25 to the Hunger Relief campaign, which helps raise money for the United Nation's World Food Program.

In related Mimi news, according to the NY Daily News, Mariah is heading back to the movies. She is developing a big screen musical based on her holiday album, "Merry Christmas". "Since I recorded the Christmas album, I've always wanted to make a movie to go with it, something that people could watch and hear and enjoy every year," Mariah told the NY Daily News. "I'm into it. I'm all about the holiday season."

The plot centers around a developer who wants to turn a small town into a shopping center. "Mariah doesn't want to let that happen," her producing partner Benny Medina told the paper. "Her character uses song and love to keep the Christmas spirit alive." "High School Musical" writer Peter Barsocchini is reportedly penning the script.
(Access Hollywood)

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

But after sitting through four straight media briefings on China today, I think it would take more than hearing Carey croon her new hit "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" to lift the spirits of investors in Chinese stocks. Fraser Howie, a CLSA managing director who introduced himself as "a notorious bear of China" said "even I've been impressed with how quickly the market has fallen and how confidence has evaporated." For those of you not tethered to Bloomberg machines, the Shanghai Stock Index is down about 58% this year.
(Business Week)

Quincy Jones is not going to help Michael Jackson make a new album. The legendary producer of "Thriller" and "Bad", Jackson's two most successful collections, tells me he's concentrating on a big tribute collection set for next spring. About two dozen hip and R&B stars are recording Jones' songs for the compilation.

"We're trying to set up something for Mariah Carey now," said Q, who was one of the several prominent guests Tuesday night at an all-star fundraiser for Tony Bennett and wife Susan's Exploring the Arts Foundation.
(Fox411 | The Mariah Carey Archives)

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

But Mariah isn't getting mired in misery. As she gets ready to tour again, she's also developing a movie musical based on her colossal-selling Christmas album. It's about a town outside a city - perhaps not unlike Mariah's hometown of Huntington, L.I. - where a ruthless developer wants to turn it into one big mall.

"Mariah doesn't want to let that happen," says her producing partner Benny Medina. "Her character uses song and love to keep the Christmas spirit alive." Mariah says the script, which "High School Musical" writer Peter Barsocchini is working on, is still in the early stages. But she tells us, "Since I recorded the Christmas album, I've always wanted to make a movie to go with it, something that people could watch and hear and enjoy every year. I'm into it. I'm all about the holiday season."
(New York Daily News)

Mariah Carey is making a run for the border...for a good cause.

The Grammy winner has signed on as the latest Hunger Ambassador for the Yum! Foundation's World Hunger Relief, an annual effort that aims to raise money for the United Nations World Food Program and bring an end to starvation around the world.

Her duties include becoming the actual poster child for the cause, appearing on print ads that will be featured in more than 100 countries and 36,000 franchises.

"The change from hunger to hope starts with you," Carey's poster reads.

Wannabe donors can contribute to the cause at any of the Yum! Brands restaurants, including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants.

In exchange for a donation, charitable customers will receive a special free download of the song "Love Story" from Carey's latest album, E=MC2.

Last year marked the first annual World Hunger Relief Week and raised roughly $16 million for the cause.
(E!Online)

New York, NY (CNS) - It's "tis the season" for singer Mariah Carey, who has recorded a Christmas album, and is now starring in a Christmas movie.

Celebrity News Service has learned all the holiday glitter is fine with Carey, who said that after recording a Christmas album she always wanted to make a holiday movie.

The New York Daily News is reporting that Carey is due to star in a musical film about a town whose future is in question, when real estate developers want to demolish it.

Carey, who will also soon star as a battered wife in "Tennessee," first debuted as an actress with her movie "Glitter." The movie did not get good reviews.

The Daily News said the singer is hoping to make up for her 2001 screenplay by starring in the Christmas musical. "Since I recorded the Christmas album, I've always wanted to make a movie to go with it, something that people could watch and hear and enjoy every year," she said.

"I'm into it," adds Mariah, "I'm all about the holiday season."
(AllHeadlineNews)

Two fans had the chance to ask Mariah questions about her work in the new Lee Daniels film Tennessee at the UrbanWorld Film Festival. Check out the questions and Mariah's responses below.

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

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

Did you learn anything about yourself while filming this movie?

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

Mariah Carey shocked and nauseated the world with Glitter, the singer's simply atrocious 2001 big screen flop.

While one would think the 38-year would be inclined to stay away from the movie business, Ms. Carey's picked herself up and thrown herself back into acting. And apparently she doesn't suck:

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

Carey's also reportedly working on a musical set to her Christmas album. The story will revolve around an evil developer looking to build a mall in a small town. Sounds perfect.
(Queerty)

We are now able to confirm that Mariah is indeed slated to perform in a private concert at the 15th CLSA Investors' Forum 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, September 25th.

Mariah is expected to arrive at the Hong Kong International Airport at around 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 23rd and will proceed immediately to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at 5 Connaught Road, Central Hong Kong, where she is staying until Friday, September 26th.

We encourage our Chinese fans to come to the airport to greet Mariah upon her arrival. Be sure to wear Mariah t-shirts, bring signs and anything else to show your love!

Our friend Bernard has arranged for a bus to transport fans to the airport from Tsim Sha Tsui. The bus will leave at exactly 6:00pm. You can contact him via e-mail at mrbernardlam@yahoo.com if you plan on joining other fans and head to the airport together.
(Mariah Daily Journal Universal Hong Kong)

The Queen of Soul reigned Saturday night at Hoosier Park.

Aretha Franklin treated thousands of loyal subjects to two hours of hits. She wasted no time getting to the biggies, kicking off the show with “Respect.” She sang about it and she got it. From the band. From the audience.

Next up was “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman,” during which she offered a few well placed vocal runs.

Behind her, the stage was packed. There were four backup singers and her traveling band, as well as a horn section and some percussionists tapped locally. And during a few tunes, she was joined by a pair of female dancers that, although unnecessary, offered a little Vegas-type glitz.

The sound was tight; even Franklin herself noted that everyone was “on.”

That includes the diva herself. Her voice might not be as dynamic as it was, and she might hold back a little more than she used to, but she can still deliver.

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

“You throw me on the floor and there’s gonna be some trouble,” Franklin, dressed in a long maroon and gold kaftan, joked after stopping the song mid-verse.

She tore up “Think.” She squeezed every ounce of soul out of “Ain’t No Way.”

And then she waved good-bye. After nearly an hour, Franklin left the stage (but not before mouthing the words “I’ll be right back”) and welcomed a trio of vocalists (one was her son Eddie) to center stage to perform “I’ll Be Around.” And speaking of family, her band included another son, Teddy, on guitar, and a cousin on background vocals.

During the second half of her set, she sipped hot tea, told a story about Muhammad Ali, took a turn at the piano and offered up a little opera (revisiting her Grammy performance of “Nessun Dorma”).

Let’s face it, Franklin can sing the heck out of song, any song. But when she decides to take the audience to church, well, she takes it to another level. That’s what happened when she performed “One Night with a King.” She was, simply, electrifying.

It was easy to forget you were in front of an outdoor stage wedged between a horse track and the casino.

Instead, we were on Franklin’s “Freeway of Love” with the top down and the hits cranked, enjoying every minute of the ride.
(The Star Press)

Hi Fred, Thanks for all the cool trivia and answers you provide every week. It’s great to live in 2008 and have an expert as accessible as you!

Chris Brown’s “Forever” debuted at No. 9 several weeks ago, and I don’t recall it dropping out of the top 10 during its run. I know there have been some singles that have spent their first 19 weeks in the top 10 — Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” debuted at No. 1 and spent at least 16 weeks in that spot in 1995-1996, so I’m guessing it was in the top 10 for the first 19 weeks of its run.

My question is, when was the last time a song debuted in the top 10 and spent its first 19 weeks in that tier?

Thanks! Chris Bubenik Dear Chris,Glad you enjoy Chart Beat and Chart Beat Chat!

Chris Brown’s “Forever” is holding at No. 4 in its 20th chart week, but the song hasn’t been in the top 10 every week since its debut at No. 9 on the Hot 100 on May 10. In fact, in its second week the single fell to No. 15 and then plunged to No. 25 before rebounding to No. 20.

“Forever” returned to the top 10 in its eighth chart week and has been there ever since, for a total of 14 weeks in the top 10. Many of the songs that have debuted in the top 10 recently have had short stays in that elite tier. The longest top 10 stay for a recent debut is credited to Avril Lavigne. “Girlfriend” debuted at No. 5 the week of March 17 and remained in the top 10 for 18 weeks.

Even though “Forever” hasn’t hit the 19-week mark yet - and it still could - I do have an answer to your question. The last song to debut in the top 10 and remain there for at least 19 weeks was Toni Braxton’s “You’re Makin’ Me High” / “Let It Flow.” That two-sided hit spent 20 weeks in the top 10 from June to October of 1996. And to satisfy your curiosity about Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day,” that No. 1 hit spent 19 weeks in the top 10.
(Ask Billboard)

Mariah Carey is to release an 18-track-compilation of her ballads, that will be the singer's sixteenth album to date.

Many of the star's best known songs can be found on 'The Ballads', including collaborations with Boyz II Men, Westlife, Luther Vandross and more.

One song - 'How Much' - was also recorded for her 1999 'Rainbow' album, but was not released as a single.

Carey releases the collection first in the UK on October 20 and then both Canada and the US will get the compilation in January 2009.

The Ballads Tracklisting:

1. Hero

2. Vision Of Love

3. Without You

4. Always Be My Baby

5. My All

6. How Much

7. Dreamlover

8. Thank God I Found You (Nas and Joe) – Make It last Remix

9. The Roof

10. One Sweet Day – Boyz II Men

11. Anytime You Need A Friend

12. I'll Be There – Trey Lorenz

13. I Still Believe

14. Reflections

15. Open Arms

16. Against All Odds - Westlife

17. Endless Love – Luther Vandross

18. All I Want For Christmas (Bonus Track)
(Angry Ape)

After a very competitive and collaborative competition, we are excited to announce the winners of the "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" remix contest. Beating out over 1,200 remixers, The Progressions, who hail from Riverside, CA, produced a classic Mariah remix, which Mark Sudack, Co-Executive producer of E=MC?, said "...almost sounds more like a 'typical Mariah' record than the original... Sounds like it should be on the radio right now."

There were many, many excellent submissions, but only one could take home the grand prize of ,000 cash. Without further adieu, let's congratulate The Progressions on their grand prize winning remix!

To hear the jam that won unanimous praise from lambs and judges alike, head to Mariah's MySpace or check out the remix below. And if you want to hear all of the fabulous remixes from finalists and honorable mentions, visit the contest page.
(Mariah Carey.com)

Mariah interview in current edition of UK magazine now. MARIAH CAREY: She's one of the biggest selling recording artists of her generation. She has stacks of cash, the adoration of her fans and a army of assistants to cater to her every demand. Yep, it's fair to say that Mariah Carey, 38, is well and truly living the high life.

Since we last caught up with her, Mariah's had even more success, with two massive hit singles from her latest album E=MC2, not to mention the small matter of getting married to rapper and actor, Nick Cannon, 27, who she'd been dating for just a month. But how will she cope with answering Now readers' questions? Well, as it turns out, she's not in the chattiest of moods...
IS YOU VOICE INSURED?
- Peta Masters, London
Wouldn't you insure it if you were me?

YOU'VE JUST BROUGHT OUR YOUR OWN PERFUME. WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO DO THAT?
- Karen Thompkins, Hounslow
I'ce always really loved the idea of a frangrance, but I'd never found one that felt like it was meant for me. When I was offered the opportunity to create my own, I jumped at the chance. M by Mariah Carey is for everyone, especially my fans.

WHICH MEN'S FRAGRANCE TURN YOU ON?
- Mike Stott, London
Usually less is more when it comes to men's cologne. I don't like strong, overpowering scents but, that aid, frangrance smells different on each person, so you can't rule anything out.

YOU SEEM TO LOVE BUTTERFLIES - YOUR PERFUME BOTTLE IS EVEN SHAPED LIKE ONE. WHAT'S THE DEAL?
- Susanne Elders, London
Butterflies are incredible inspirational to me. I really love the fact that they represent metamorphosis and freedom.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS TO DESIGN YOUR OWN CLOTHES RANGE?
- Fran Pinder, Hull
I plan on doing anything that inspires me creatively. Otherwies it's not worth doing it.

WHAT'S THE MOST AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU'VE EVER SPENT ON ONE THING?
- Bonnie McKelvey, Manchester
I've never been a fan of talking about money. I think it's a bit tacky to do that.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
- Rochelle Davies, Wimbledon
I cried just let night.

WHAT' YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
- Carol Browne, Manchester
Pizza, but I'm not allowed to eat it!

WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE?
- Cathy Slattery, Cornwall
My bathroom. It's kind of my own personal spa. It's very glamorous and 'old Hollywood'.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOME COMFORTS?
- Vikka Calder, Chester
My fluffy comforter [duvet], my pillow and my bath tub.

WHAT'S IN YOUR MAKE-UP BAG?
- Renee Colt, Leeds
My lip gloss and my perfume.

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE WHICH BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU USE?
- Pasty White, Middlesborough
I went to beauty school, so I know lots about make-up. Also, I get to work with the best make-up artists, so I learn from them.

WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU PAACK WHEN YOU TRAVEL?
- Olivia Betts, Reading
Sun cream with a high SPF is a must, plus sunglasses and a huge sun hat. And I always pack a lip gloss and bronzing powder.

WHAT ARE YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BOOK AND FILM?
- Luci Anderson, Whitby
The only book I make time to read is the Bible. I love too many movies to pick one.

WHO'S YOUR STYLE ICON?
- Tina Koch, Edinburgh
Marilyn Monroe

TELL US YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGNERS?
- Sam Hewitt, London
Azzedine Alaia, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Donatella Versace, Gucci, Chanel and YSL.

HAVE YOU EVER MADE A FASHION FAUX PAS?
- Fiona Duncan
Duh!

WHEN DID YOU LAST KISS SOMEONE?
- Coleene Miller, London
Just now

PRIZE QUESTION? WHEN YOU GET TIME OFF, HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND IT?
- Claire Chapple, Chester
I don't get much time off, but I make sure there are period on my schedule when no work's allowed. The best way is to go on vacation. I love tropical places and swimming in the sea. The more secluded a place is, the better.
(Now Magazine | Alison)

A mere seven years after the disastrous release of Glitter, Mariah Carey is giving acting another try, reports Star Magazine. Vivendi Entertainment has purchased the domestic distribution rights to Tennessee, an independent drama about two brothers who take a road trip to work out their personal issues. Carey plays a waitress who dreams of a singing career despite being trapped in a loveless marriage. The movie is set open in December. Glitter bombed at the box office, making only $4.3 million U.S. in North America.
(Canada.com)

For the first time ever in a single CD version, Sony BMG Music Entertainment is pleased to announce the 20th October 2008 U.K. release of Mariah Carey ‘The Ballads.' The album is scheduled for release in the UK on October 20, 2008. The album is also set to be released in Japan later this year and as of now scheduled to be released in the U.S. January of 2009.

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

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

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

1. Hero
2. Vision Of Love
3. Without You
4. Always Be My Baby
5. My All
6. How Much (featuring Usher)
7. Dreamlover
8. Thank God I Found You (featuring Nas and Joe) – Make It last Remix
9. The Roof
10. One Sweet Day – (featuring Boyz II Men)
11. Anytime You Need A Friend
12. I’ll Be There – (featuring Trey Lorenz)
13. I Still Believe
14. Reflections
15. Open Arms
16. Against All Odds – (featuring Westlife)
17. Endless Love – (with Luther Vandross)
Bonus Track – All I Want For Christmas
(Mariah Connection UK | Mariah Carey.com)

Not everyone’s style was a hit this year. Mariah Carey’s “daring” choices - shorter-than-short shorts, skin-tight dresses and platforms - earned her a spot on the magazine’s Worst Dressed list. For the umpteenth time.

More details on the annual list can be found in People’s Best & Worst Dressed 2008 issue, on stands Friday.
(New York Daily News)

"Total Request Live" is going off the air after a decade, and all we can think about is Mariah Carey.

Flashback, summer of 2001: A glassy-eyed Carey unexpectedly wanders onto the set and begins to wriggle out of her T-shirt. "All I know is, I want one day off when I can go swimming and look at rainbows and, like, eat ice cream," she says dreamily, as host Carson Daly's chuckles grow increasingly panicked. "And maybe, like, learn to ride a bicycle." Insta-classic. Try to find anyone age 18 to 29 who does not remember that moment.

So when MTV announced this week that "TRL" -- as it's been known since the brand pulled a KFC back in 1999 -- would broadcast its last fizzy countdown show in November, it felt like the end of . . . something.

Not that the show, which premiered in 1998, was ever that great. Formatwise, it's uber-low-concept: Bunch of high-pitched teens pile into a Times Square studio and watch the day's top music videos, emceed at first by Daly, later by a parade of lesser-known VJs. Occasionally an "it" boy or girl of the current music scene drops in for a chat and to pump a new release. Like a museum exhibit on the evolution of the boy band, the groups changed -- Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, Jonas Brothers -- but the giddiness of fans jostling in line outside 1515 Broadway, that stayed the same.

But at least there's the music. Which, okay, isn't that great, either. The featured videos, democratically selected by Web votes, are generally arguments for musical dictatorships. Think: "I Want It That Way" on endless repeat through most of 1999. Producers eventually instituted a "retirement home," where such songs as "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" could rest up for a while, get a break from rotation.

But the music -- at least it's there. The very presence of music on MTV has become a novelty, as the rest of the station's lineup degenerates into back-to-back "Real World" spinoffs. "TRL," that sentimental fossil, was one of the few remaining blocks of time in which people actually played guitars and sang.

Question: Can a "TRL"-less MTV even justify hosting the MTV Video Music Awards anymore? That "TRL" managed to hang on as long as it did is more surprising than the news that it's being canceled.

In the past few years, the whole concept of voter-generated countdown shows has started to feel extraneous. With the on-demand availability of YouTube, why waste time voting again and again and again for your faves at MTV.com? Why not just watch "I Want It That Way" 57 times in a row online, retirement home be darned? What if we want it that way?

Still, there was something nice about how "TRL" taught us about patience -- waiting, with fingers crossed, to see whether our wish-list video would make the show. Waiting, with fingers crossed, to see whether Mariah might show up again and what she might remove this time. The end of "TRL" is not the day that music died. But it's kind of like the day that music television died. Without "TRL," MTV is pretty much just...TV.
(Washington Post)

Mariah Carey says the only book she has ever read is the Bible. The ‘Touch My Body’ singer — who married singer Nick Cannon earlier this year — admits she rarely has time to sit down and read, but always ensures she has time to read the holy book.

She said: “The only book I make time to read is the Bible.” Carey can’t even find the time to read when she is on holiday because she is too busy swimming and sunbathing.

She added to Now magazine: “I don’t get much time off, but I make sure there are periods on my schedule when no work is allowed. The best way is to go on vacation. I love tropical places and swimming in the sea. The most secluded a place is, the better.”

It was recently revealed Carey is trying to stop a tell-all book about her from being published. The singer is said to be so concerned by revelations set to appear in a new tome written by her former record producer Damion ‘Damizza’ Young, that she is desperate to prevent it going to print.

Young has announced he intends to reveal his “intense four-year personal relationship” with the star in ‘Guilty by Association.’ However, the 38-year-old songstress has ordered her lawyer Sonya Guardo to write a letter to the music mogul, reminding him of the confidentiality agreement he signed which prevents him from legally revealing any sensitive information about her.
(Independent Online)

Mariah Carey has squeezed all the juice out of her most recent album, E=MC2. As we mentioned last month, E=MC2 "only" sold about a million copies, as opposed to the millions and millions and millions her previous album, The Emancipation of Mimi, sold.

E=MC2 has already released 3 of its singles, though we can't even name one besides Touch My Body. The next single was said to be Migrate. But, according to reports, the release of Migrate, which was supposed to come out on September 30th, has been canceled. Luckily for everyone, it seems there might not be any further singles. Time to work on some new material, girl.
(Fashion.ie | The Mariah Carey Archives)

Tennessee, the feature film starring Mariah has been chosen as one of the Spotlight Films at the Urbanworld Film Festival. Mariah attended the screening of the film on Friday, September 12 2008, at the AMC Loews 34th St. Theatres in NY.

After the screening, a Q&A session took place on stage with producer Lee Daniels and actors from the cast. Several fans got to ask Mariah questions about "Right To Dream", the original song she wrote for "Tennessee" and about her learning experience during the making of the film. Daniels happily announced to the audience that the film's official theatrical release is scheduled for December 19, 2008.
(Fashion.ie | The Mariah Carey Archives)

The Sony BMG 4th Quarter Releases page in this week's issue of UK's music magazine, Music Week, lists a new compilation album of Mariah's best love songs called, The Ballads, as scheduled for release on October 20, 2008.

Mariah Carey rocketed to stardom with her debut album in 1990. Achieving eight top 10 album through the course of the decade she became the Nineties' most successful female performer. This incredible success has continued throughout the 21st century and her stunning five-octave voice and songwriting talent have now delivered over 40 UK hits.

Perhaps best loved for her powerful, emotional long songs, Sony BMG is collecting together all the best ballads for a brand new compilation called Mariah Carey - The Ballads. This single-disc collection is released on October 20 and will be supported with a major media advertising campaign that will see the album selling significant volumes right up to Christmas.

The album is now available for pre-order at HMV UK for £8.99. Tracklisting is currently not available.
(Music Week | Mariah Daily Journal)

According to Billboard magazine's official website, "Migrate" is scheduled for release September 30, 2008. All Access, the biggest radio industry information source, had already listed "I'm That Chick" as scheduled to go for adds at Urban Adult on September 2, 2008, which apparently didn't happen. At this point, there's no confirmation from Mariah's management team yet.
(Billboard | Mariah Hero)

Ready for redemption after her box-office flop "Glitter" seemingly ended her theatrical career seven years ago, Mariah Carey was arm-in-arm with husband Nick Cannon at the 2008 Urban World Film Festival on Friday night. The cute couple were in attendance at the AMC 34th Street Theatre as Mariah's new movie "Tennessee" made its festival premiere.

"Tennessee" centers on two lower-middle class brothers who embark on a journey from New Mexico to Tennessee to find their estranged father-a trip which might hold one's life in the balance. And in what must come as refreshing new for Miss Carey, breaking reports tell that Vivendi Entertainment has acquired all domestic rights to the road trip drama - with the group planning on releasing the film into widespread distribution this December.
(The Gossip Girls)

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon attend a screening of 'Tennessee' during the 12th annual UrbanWorld film festival in New York on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.

Apart from her musical achievements, Mariah Carey generously donates her time and energy to causes close to her heart. This can be seen through her active involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the years. Her efforts have been highly regarded, granting her the Wish Icon Award in 2006.

The "Make a Wish with Mariah Carey" campaign allows you to join with Mariah Carey and bring magic and joy to children and young people with a life threatening illness by a granting cherished wish.

Purchase a specially-marked M by Mariah Carey EDP 50ml for RRP$69 at participating retailers and $5 will be donated to Make-A-Wish Australia. Log on to Make a Wish with Mariah to download your gift with purchase: three Mariah Carey tracks from her latest album E=MC2 including exclusive remixes. If you choose to further help Mariah Carey grant wishes, simply send a wish to a friend and an additional $5 will be donated by Elizabeth Arden Australia.
(Mariah Daily Journal)

Tennessee, the feature film starring Mariah, has been chosen as one of the Spotlight Films at the Urbanworld Film Festival, sponsored by BET and Mariah will be walking the Red Carpet and participating in a Q&A at tonight's screening. Fans in NYC can show their support to Mariah by showing up for the Red Carpet arrival at 7:00pm at AMC Loews 34th Street, 312 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001.

The movie, directed by Aaron Woodley and produced by Lee Daniels, tells the story of two brothers, Carter (Adam Rothenberg) and Ellis (Ethan Peck), who embark on a journey from New Mexico to find their estranged father in the hopes of saving Ellis, who has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Along the way they meet Krystal (Mariah Carey), an aspiring singer who flees her controlling husband (Lance Reddick) to join them on their journey.
(Mariah Carey.com)

Mariah Carey is not a happy camper right now - because her former producer, Damion "Damizza" Young, is planning to release a tell-all about their "intense" relationship. Mariah Carey is doing everything in her power to halt the book's publishing and release, having her lawyer remind Damizza that he signed a confidentiality agreement.

Damizza's book, "Guilty by Association", is said to be about his and Mariah's "intense four-year personal relationship they shared and worked diligently to disguise from the world's press." In all fairness, what is Mariah worried about? Did she have sex with Damizza and not want anyone to know? Were they "in love" during this "intense, personal" relationship? Who knows.
(Post Chronicle | The Mariah Carey Archives)

US pop star Mariah Carey's latest film will be released in December, seven years after her disastrous first movie, Glitter, was widely panned by critics. The singer's latest film, a road trip drama called Tennessee, had its premiere at this spring's Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Carey plays a waitress whose dreams of a singing career have been dashed by a bad marriage. Adam Rothenberg and Ethan Peck also star in the film.

The BBC's Mark Savage, who watched the film at the Cannes Film Festival where it was previewed, said: "Amazingly, Mariah is the best thing in it." He added: "Carey is so good, in fact, that the film feels rather flat when she's off-screen."

Aaron Woodley, from Time Out New York magazine, said of the film: "Carey is surprisingly subdued here. She mostly keeps her celebrity complex at bay, allowing her to effectively embody her level headed Southern-gal character."

Although the movie is not a musical, it is does feature Carey singing the ballad Right to Dream, which she co-wrote with Willie Nelson. Glitter earned just $4.3 million (£2.4 million) at the North American box office when it was released in 2001. Carey appeared as herself in this summer's comedy You Don't Mess with the Zohan.
(BBC News)

Film unit grabs rights to Aaron Woodley film. Vivendi Entertainment has grabbed all U.S. rights to "Tennessee," the latest pic from "Monster's Ball" producer Lee Daniels. Directed by Aaron Woodley ("Rhinoceros Eyes") and written by Russell Schaumburg, the film was produced by Daniels in association with Smokewood Entertainment.

Adam Rothenberg, Ethan Peck and Mariah Carey star in the tale of two brothers on a journey to their hometown in search of their estranged father. Carey plays an aspiring singer who flees her abusive husband to join them. In the film, Carey performs original ballad "Right to Dream," which she co-wrote with Willie Nelson. Vivendi has set a December release.
(Variety)

Here in the States, we love our American Idol. And just to our north, the Canadians were celebrating their Canadian Idol season finale with a little help from one of America's favorite singers - Mariah Carey. The "Touch My Body" babe looked amazing as she took the stage, sporting a sexy sparkling black minidress teamed with a pair of stiletto high heels. She sang her disco-esque hit "I'm that Chick" as well as her classic "We Belong Together".

And at the end of the night, Alberta student Theo Tams was named the new Canadian Idol. The big-voiced, grand piano-playing crooner was moved to tears when his name was announced, and he gave a very gracious acceptance speech.

"First of all, I just want to say thanks to Mitch (MacDonald, the other finalist). He's a great guy, he's become a great friend and I'm going to be first in line to buy his record. Thanks so much.
(Gossip Girls)

Theo Tams showed he had both the hat and the cattle Wednesday night, as the Lethbridge, Alta., pianist-singer won Canadian Idol season six. Fighting back tears, an emotional Tams could barely get out a thank you to his fans after host Ben Mulroney announced his win. Surrounded at the piano by the Top 10 Idol finalists, Tams sang his winning single Sing, to be released across Canada on Thursday.

The musician beat out Mitch MacDonald of Port Hood, N.S., in a battle of contrasting styles. The winner's big voice and big performances beat out MacDonald's tender, mostly acoustic renderings. Almost five million votes decided Tams to be the winner.

The season six finale was a star-studded affair. Pop diva Mariah Carey gave a glitzy performance of her hit I'm That Chick from her new album EMC2. Asked what advice she had for each of the Idol finalists, Carey said "keep believing in yourself". John Legend sang his single Green Light from his soon-to-be released album Evolver. (Photos Courtesy of SweetMariah)
(The Gazette | The Mariah Carey Archives)

Mariah Carey wants to quash parts of an explosive tell-all being penned by her former record producer Damion "Damizza" Young, who says he'll bare details of the "intense four-year personal relationship" they shared and "worked diligently to disguise from the world's press".

Young tell us the songbird's lawyer Sonya Guardo, who works with powerhouse celebrity attorney Allen Grubman, fired off a letter reminding him of a confidentiality agreement to steer clear of blabbing any sensitive information about Carey in his upcoming book, "Guilty by Association". Guardo didn't get back to us.
(New York Post)

Fifty years ago, in the Aug. 4, 1958, issue, Billboard launched a revolutionary chart called the Hot 100. After nearly two decades of tracking songs distinctively by sales or plays (on jukeboxes and at radio), the Hot 100 was the first list to measure popularity by incorporating both radio play and sales. Scoring the chart's inaugural No. 1 was Ricky Nelson with "Poor Little Fool." Billboard.com is celebrating this milestone in a big way, as we post all kinds of Hot 100-based charts each week leading up the September unveiling of our special All-Time Hot 100 chart and the commemorative Hot 100 Anniversary issue of Billboard Magazine.

Mariah Carey has definitely left an unparalleled legacy. Mariah Carey leads the most weeks at No. 1 by an artist with 79 weeks, followed by The Beatles with 59. She is also the solo artist with the most No. 1s by an artist (18) and the second overall, only surpassed by The Beatles. Mariah also made it to the top ten, considered one of the top artists during the Hot 100 era. Furthermore, Mariah’s collaboration with Boys II Men, “One Sweet Day,” remains as the song with the most weeks at No 1 (16), closely followed by Mariah’s 2005 hit “We Belong Together.” The latter is also considered the 9th all-time hot 100 top song and the 2nd all-time top R&B/Hip-Hop song.

Billboard describes the importance of “We Belong Together” in popular music and in Mariah’s career. “After 15 No. 1 songs, Mariah Carey signed an $80 million contract with Virgin and then proceeded to infamously lose her cool during a bizarre 2001 taping of MTV's "TRL" and star in flop film "Glitter." But Carey managed to regroup after her early-'00s rough patch. In 2005, the songstress released comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi" via her new label, Island Records. The Jermaine Dupri-produced "We Belong Together" was a monster single that sat at No. 1 on the Hot 100 for 14 weeks and helped "Mimi" go on to sell 5.9 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Since "Together," Carey has returned to No. 1 two additional times for a total of 18 No. 1 Hot 100 singles. Her sum is second only to the Beatles' 20 No. 1 hits.”
(Billboard)

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

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

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

Geoff Mayfield, director of charts at Billboard magazine, acknowledged that the list might not jibe with some fans' personal thoughts of the most popular songs of the past 50 years. "This is simply a chronicle of how each of these songs performed in their era on the Hot 100. We're not saying these are the most memorable songs of your life. That would be something that's almost impossible to determine," said Mayfield. "Everyone has a subjective frame of reference."

The Billboard Hot 100 chart measures airplay and sales information (and more recently digital downloads) in determining the nation's most popular songs. To determine the most popular song of the Hot 100 era, Billboard used a formula to determine the top song - not always relying on weeks at No. 1 since the data was reported differently in its early days.

Initially, Billboard relied on stations to report the most popular songs, and got sales surveys from record stores. But Mayfield said stations often stopped reporting on a song's popularity if it was no longer a priority for record labels. And in 1991, Billboard began relying on sales data from Nielsen SoundScan and airplay data from Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. So Billboard weighted certain songs from different eras to make sure all songs were on an even playing field.
(Associated Press)

Mariah Carey performs during the 2008 Fashion Rocks concert in New York, which took place earlier today at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Three TV networks, cancer research advocates and more than 60 celebrities from music, sports, TV and film made history Friday night with a live telethon that aired simultaneously on NBC, ABC and CBS. Jack Black, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry and Keanu Reeves — along with presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama — were among the stars participating in "Stand Up to Cancer," an hourlong, commercial-free fundraising show spearheaded by entertainment-industry heavyweights whose lives have been touched by the disease.

Natasha Bedingfield may be selling out seats with her tour buddies New Kids on the Block, but she couldn't contain her excitement about her upcoming performance with fellow singers Mariah Carey and Beyoncé Knowles.

"I'm so giddy,” the British pop star told PEOPLE at the Kohl's-sponsored Fashion Rocks pre-party in New York, just after she had finished rehearsing the song for Stand Up to Cancer.

Bedingfield, who recorded the charity tune, "Just Stand Up" with Beyoncé, Mariah, Fergie, Mary J. Blige and 10 other pop vocalists, also admitted that she was expecting more diva attitudes from her collaborators.

"I thought maybe there'd be some fireworks, but actually everyone is just so motivated by the cause. They were all just so obliging and nice," she said. "It's actually really nice to hang out with girls in the same career."
(People.com)

Want to hear 15 of the greatest female singers joining forces (and voices) in the fight against cancer? Then don't miss "Just Stand Up", available now from iTunes and featuring Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood. All proceeds from the single will go to benefit cancer research - buy your copy and join these great artists in contributing to cancer research.

Tonight, Friday September 5th, all 15 of these amazing women will come together to perform "Just Stand Up" live during the "Stand Up to Cancer" TV special, set to air simultaneously on ABC, NBC and CBS at 8pm et/pt, 7pm ct. But they aren't the only celebs pitching in - Jennifer Aniston, Lance Armstrong, Katie Couric, Sally Field, Salma Hayek, Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker and Reese Witherspoon are all expected to make an appearance in the hour-long fundraiser and awareness program. Be sure to tune in for what promises to be an unforgettable night!

Founded in 2007, Stand Up to Cancer is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation that calls on entertainment-industry people and platforms to help fight cancer.
(Mariah Carey.com | Beyonce World)

Tennessee, the feature film starring Mariah has been chosen as one of the Spotlight Films at the Urbanworld Film Festival, sponsored by BET.

The movie, directed by Aaron Woodley and produced by Lee Daniels, tells the story of two brothers, Carter (Adam Rothenberg) and Ellis (Ethan Peck), who embark on a journey from New Mexico to find their estranged father in the hopes of saving Ellis, who has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Along the way they meet Krystal (Mariah Carey), an aspiring singer who flees her controlling husband (Lance Reddick) to join them on their journey.

Tickets for the showing of Friday, September 12 at 8:00 pm can be purchased here.
(Mariah Carey.com)

Mariah is pleased to share with you her beautiful new website design featuring her latest fragrance, Luscious Pink. Click here to check it out!

As intoxicating as the new fragrance, the new Mariah Carey beauty site is ethereal, feminine and every bit Luscious Pink! Stay tuned for a surprise announcement from Mariah herself! Luscious Pink is available at fine department stores.
(Mariah Carey.com)

Mariah Carey is a woman of extremes. There have been highs — most consistently, her five-octave voice, which pierces the whistle register — and lows, such as her much chronicled meltdown, which included a bizarre striptease on TRL in 2001. But, now, after 18 years on the charts, Carey, 38, is way up at the top of her game, where she reigns as the bestselling female recording artist of all time.

“I always knew what I wanted to do with my life,” Carey recently told WWD. “My mother was an opera singer, and I’d been singing since I started talking and writing songs since I was 13.” And she’s only gotten better with time. Add this to Carey’s list of superlatives: She’s written more number-one songs — “Touch My Body” off her latest album, “E=MC2,” brought her total to 18 — than any other female producer and composer. Only the Beatles have had more number-one hits.

Of course, Carey has been known to show off assets aside from her voice — including her two fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. Her proclivity for less-is-more fashion — hemlines as high as her notes — borders on exhibitionism and just might trigger another creative outlet in design. “I love lingerie,” said Carey. “I’ve been looking at doing something with that — but that’s a whole different story.”

Carey’s first fragrance, M by Mariah Carey, was launched in September 2007 and climbed to the top of the sales charts. Her latest, Luscious Pink, is intended to show fans a more intimate look into her world and has just hit store shelves. “This scent is feminine, flirtatious and fun, and truly reflects where I am in my life now, after an incredible year,” Carey told WWD in June (just weeks after marrying rapper-actor Nick Cannon).
(WWD)

Nick Cannon is ready to mix business with pleasure - but only if his wife, Mariah Carey, agrees. "Of course I would work with her!" Nick tells In Touch, but adds, "I am going to leave it up to her." In the meantime, he's keeping busy with his solo projects. "I've been working on some other stuff, so I don't think we'll do a record soon," says Nick, 27.

Of course, their past job together turned out nicely for the couple - they fell in love shortly after he starred in Mariah's music video for "Bye Bye". Something else they could do together? Nick says that he wouldn't mind having kids soon. "That would be a beautiful thing," he says. It was love at first sight when Nick and Mariah, 39, met in Antigua to shoot her video in March.

For more check out the new In Touch, on sale now.
(InTouch Weekly | The Mariah Carey Archives)

Nick Cannon is ready to mix business with pleasure - but only if his wife, Mariah Carey, agrees. "Of course I would work with her!" Nick tells In Touch, but adds, "I am going to leave it up to her." In the meantime, he's keeping busy with his solo projects. "I've been working on some other stuff, so I don't think we'll do a record soon," says Nick, 27.

Of course, their past job together turned out nicely for the couple - they fell in love shortly after he starred in Mariah's music video for "Bye Bye". Something else they could do together? Nick says that he wouldn't mind having kids soon. "That would be a beautiful thing," he says. It was love at first sight when Nick and Mariah, 38, met in Antigua to shoot her video in March. For more check out the new In Touch, on sale now.
(In Touch Weekly)

Rachael Ray, which recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show, returns for its third season on Monday, September 8th...

This season, Rachael will continue to invite celebrity guests to pull up a chair to her kitchen table. Upcoming guests include: Mariah Carey

Last season, RACHAEL RAY won the Outstanding Talk Show-Entertainment Emmy and for the past two seasons the hit syndicated show secured a spot among the top daytime programs, after having the highest rated premiere for any first-run syndicated talk show since the 2002 launch of "Dr. Phil."
(CBS)

If you're desperate to escape a suffocating contract but can't use the California Labor Law, these ingenious deal breakers should do the trick...

Suffer a physical and emotional breakdown

Like Mariah Carey did only months after signing a record deal with EMI's Virgin Records for a reported $80m. After releasing an album (Glitter) that was less than successful by her standards, (not to mention the movie of Glitter) the label decided that it was more economically viable to buy her contract out for $28m - only a year after it was originally signed - than to keep her on the roster. She went on to sign with Island/Def Jam that same year for $20m, and has since released some of her most successful albums to date.
(The Guardian)

Conde Nast Media Group announced today that Ashanti, Carrie Underwood, Ciara, Fergie, Keyshia Cole, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sheryl Crow will join together on stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 5th Anniversary of Fashion Rocks in a live performance of "Just Stand Up", the unprecedented charity single in support of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a new initiative to raise philanthropic dollars for accelerating ground-breaking cancer research.

The star-studded television premiere of the song will be fed live from the Fashion Rocks stage to the Stand Up To Cancer's special, which will be airing simultaneously on ABC, CBS, and NBC on Friday, September 5th. Proceeds from the Fashion Rocks concert will also be donated to the charity.

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

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

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

"Just Stand Up", conceived by Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group, and produced by L.A. and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, will be released to radio and will be available to purchase at iTunes and mobile carriers worldwide.
(Yahoo)

Our two music kudos gurus are split over who’ll win best female video at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. David “Guru” Schnelwar ranks Mariah Carey in top place. Darrin “DoubleD” Dortch ranks Mariah Carey last, opting instead of Rihanna as likely champ. David has Rihanna in second place.

Best Female Video: Doubled's ranking: 1) Rihanna, “Take a Bow”
2) Britney Spears, “Piece of Me”
3) Katy Perry, “I Kissed a Girl”
4) Jordin Sparks, “No Air”
5) Mariah Carey, “Touch My Body”

You can immediately eliminate Mariah. Her buzz has faded and her follow-up singles have underperformed on the charts; she won’t win. “American Idol” alums don’t have a great track record at the VMAs, and Jordin Sparks’ momentum didn’t continue after the massive success of “No Air,” so I think she’s out, too.

Katy Perry is a dark horse. “I Kissed a Girl” is the No. 1 song of the summer; it spent seven consecutive weeks on top of the Hot 100 chart and is still in the Top 5. If Perry’s follow-up single catches heat during voting, then I think she will win. If not, voters will reward Rihanna for her massive year. She’s on her third No. 1 single from her album. Britney could get this for sentimental value, but VMA voters have no problem splitting up their top prizes. Last year Rihanna won video of the year while Fergie nabbed this category.

Best Female Video: Guru's Ranking
1) Mariah Carey, “Touch My Body”
2) Rihanna, “Take a Bow”
3) Britney Spears, “Piece of Me”
4) Katy Perry, “I Kissed a Girl”
5) Jordin Sparks, “No Air”

This is a tight race. Mariah Carey and Britney Spears have never won a VMA. Both artists are overdue. I think Mariah Carey is the front-runner. Comical music videos usually win. Unless MTV decides to award Britney to make up for her career-suicide performance last year just for the headlines.

Rihanna had the most music videos released this year. She may upset. Fergie had the most music videos released last year and won this category last year. I think Katy Perry is more likely to win best new artist in a video instead of this. I don’t see Jordin Sparks winning.
(Los Angeles Times)

The likes of former US president Bill Clinton and pop superstar Mariah Carey suffer from rosacea. Estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide, rosacea is most common in very fair-skinned people, say experts. The condition is characterised by redness of the face, pimples, lumps on the nose and red gritty eyes. Read story
(Hindustan Times)

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

The single features fifteen female vocalists - Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes, and Carrie Underwood. All proceeds from the sale of the single will go to the cancer charity Stand Up To Cancer that funds cutting-edge cancer research that hopes to bring rapid advances in the treatment of patients and the prevention of cancer in those individuals who are at risk.
(Pocket-Lint)

Westside Today caught up with Tim Leiweke, the president and CEO of Los Angeles-based AEG, the world’s biggest investor in and developer of entertainment and sports facilities, events, teams and more. The company owns and operates the STAPLES Center, 02 World (Germany) & 02 Arena (UK), among numerous other arenas worldwide.

During the interview with “Westside Today,” Tim reveals that Mariah Carey is on their books: "…As far as the company goes, I am really enjoying our music division, the second largest entertainment company in the world. If you go see Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, or Hannah Montana, those are AEG events…”
(Westside Today | Mariah Connection)

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

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

It's Fashion Week in New York yet again, and that means it's time for the fifth anniversary of Fashion Rocks. This year's edition of Fashion Rocks features an incredible lineup of performers including Mariah Carey, Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Keith Urban, Beyonce and Rihanna among others.

Radio City Music Hall will host the star-studded event live on September 5, and again, all proceeds will benefit Stand Up to Cancer. Those who can't be there in person, tune in September 9 to see the concert air as part of a two-hour CBS special at 9:00 PM ET.
(MariahCarey.com Newsletter | MCArchives)

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

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

Mariah Carey's diva-ways have been called out once again -- with the pop superstar being branded "ridiculous" by a British TV presenter. Fiona Phillips -- host of UK breakfast program GMTV -- says, although the Touch My Body singer is good with her fans, she gives a terrible interview.

Phillips explains, "She's ridiculous. She'll switch positions until she thinks she's arranged herself into the most flattering one. And then she won't dare move a muscle for the duration of the interview. "I speak as I find and she's just rude. She's brilliant with her fans but every time I've interviewed her she's been awful.

"You see people like Mariah being followed by this procession of people all looking worried and scrabbling along like complete toadies." Mariah, 38, has previously dismissed rumors she was a diva, insisting she was simply misunderstood.
(showbizspy)