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Mariah Carey: With her otherworldly pipes, a lusty younger husband, and a record-shattering album,
Mariah Carey is on the verge of all-encompassing world domination. But as Dan Crane quickly finds out, that doesn't mean she keeps regular office hours.
With the April release of her latest album, E=MC˛, and its tongue-in-cheek sing-along “Touch My Body,” the seven-octave vocal acrobat topped Elvis' record for most No. 1 Billboard chart singles. Now, with 18 No. 1's, it's likely she'll soon bump the record-holding Beatles (who have 20) from their top spot, all—with the exception of just one track—with songs she's either written or co-written. Her eponymous debut was released in 1990 and went platinum nine times; she's put out 10 more studio albums since and is the third-highest-selling female artist, behind
Barbra Streisand and
Madonna. She escaped a disastrous marriage to former Sony record exec
Tommy Mottola and survived an “emotional breakdown” in 2001. With 2005's The Emancipation of Mimi, the biggest-selling record of that year, she led a comeback coup, nearly erasing our memories of the critically and publicly eviscerated 2001 film and accompanying soundtrack train wreck known as Glitter.
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Mariah Carey: Nick Cannon Wants a Wedding "Every Year"
For Nick Cannon, one trip down the aisle just wasn't enough!
"His plan is to have one [wedding] every year," newlywed Mariah Carey told Ellen DeGeneres in an interview that will air Tuesday.
Carey wouldn't mind another wedding either.
"Instead of trying to be like, 'You're invited, but shhh, don't tell anybody,' we're just going to have another one [wedding] next year," Carey said.
Their small nuptials on April 30 were mostly attended by people "to do my hair and help me with the dress," Carey r
Half-Brother: Nick Cannon "Definitely Wants Kids" With Mariah Carey
Nick Cannon "definitely wants kids" with new wife Mariah Carey, his half-brother Reuben Cannon told Usmagazine.com.
"I am not sure exactly if now is the time," Reuben said. "Both of their careers are crazy right now."
Reuben, a musician working on his first solo album, said his half-brother and Carey have a "real and honest love" for each other.
"That is what is going to keep them together," Reuben told Us.
"He loves her more than any other girl," Reuben added.
Reuben revealed that he and Nic
Mariah Carey: Married Life Is 'Fantastic'
The honeymoon may be over for Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon – but the two are obviously still basking in newlywedded bliss.
Cannon was hard at work Thursday night, playing DJ at an Operation Smile fund-raising event in New York City. And his new bride – wearing five-inch heels and a fitted Ralph Lauren dress – was there to show her support.
So, two weeks after their surprise island nuptials, how is married life going? "Fantastic," Carey told PEOPLE. Later, she added, "It's a stone smash!"
Mariah might scrap plans for second wedding
Mariah Carey’s Big Apple wedding might be off, according to sources close to Carey. The pop diva and her husband, Nick Cannon, hoped to have a lavish celebration that would involve millions of dollars and dozens of bridesmaids.
“The small wedding in the Bahamas was nice, but it was not Mariah’s style. The lady loves a spectacle,” said a source familiar with Mariah’s plans. What went wrong? The issue of who was picking up the tab.
“Mariah was willing to pay for the wedding, but the way she
First Look: Mariah's Magic Mountain Night With Nick
Snaps have just surfaced of Nick Cannon's surprise party for Mariah Carey at Six Flags Magic Mountain earlier this week. Check out those forced smiles!
As we reported earlier, the newlyweds rented the entire theme park Tuesday night for 100 of their closest friends and covered the place in lilac and pink balloons.
Mimi, who donned a bright pink Superman cape at one point, noshed on cupcakes in between roller-coaster rides with her hubby—which might explain the gritted teeth.
Diva Mariah Carey visits TRL
Mariah Carey visits TRL and chats about her marriage to Nick Cannon and her latest cd.
Lawd take us now!
Everyone’s fictitious couple from Planet Publicity Stunt were spotted out and about leaving Malibu hot spot Nobu restaurant last night smiling from ear to ear. Why is this cat sporting a Stop Hatin T shirt? Here’s how the phone call Nick placed before they left their make believe crib on Planet Publicity Stunt to go to dinner probably went….“hey listen craig (photographer) you got the payment off of my black card, so just make sure you have like 23 photogs spread out so they snap shots of me and her
Mariah plans to have extravagant nuptials soon
Plans for Mariah Carey’s second wedding to husband Nick Cannon are well underway, and this time around, Carey plans to make her nuptials an over-the-top event, according to a source close to the singer.
“It’s going to be held in New York City in the next six weeks. Picture a wedding on the scale of Liza Minnelli’s (to David Gest) and you’ll be on the right track,” said the source.
Carey last week told Ellen DeGeneres that the wedding would be next year, and the guests at her Bahamian cer
Mariah pushing hubby to get a real job
Love might be blind, but even smitten newlywed Mariah Carey can see that her husband Nick Cannon could use a little help getting a job.
“Mariah wants him to at least have the status that DJ AM had when he was dating Nicole Richie,” says a friend of the singer, who spoke to Life & Style magazine.
Mariah Remix Contest! Win $5,000, Gear & More!
ENTER THE CONTEST NOW! Throughout her career, Mariah's music has been remixed by some of the hottest producers in the game. From David Morales and P. Diddy, to Junior Vasquez, Jermaine Dupri and DJ Clue, Mariah's remixes have been some of the biggest hits of her career. Now it's your turn to REMIX Mariah Carey - be heard by millions of people around the globe, and if you can impress our panel of industry judges, take home serious cash. You can download the instrument stems (vocals, bass, keys, and mo
Mariah Carey Visits TRL!
Mariah Carey visited TRL on Tuesday and spoke about her upcoming tour "[I'm] very excited to go back on tour but I haven't officially announced the dates. We announced it but it's in the beginning stages. I'm about to go home and have a meeting after this about it so yeah, excitement. Lots of ideas, nothing set in stone yet so just waiting to get that together."
She also spoke about her new video "I'll Be Lovin U' Long Time".
Video: Mariah Carey on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Mariah Carey on Jimmy Kimmel Live Aug 1 2008 pt2.
Mariah Carey Hits the Road
The world better brace itself because we’re going to be hit by a diva hurricane as Mariah Carey is going on tour. The singer has just announced the big news on the JohnJay & Rich morning radio show on Wednesday. The tour is still in the planning stages though so don’t expect to see her this summer. The earliest we can see her is later this year. And if you add in the diva factor, the tour may not happen until next year. By then, people would have lost interest and there wcouldn’t have been a point any
What is your favorite Mariah Remix?
The Mariah Remix Contest is in full swing, with hundreds of bangin' remixes submitted in only 2 weeks! Remixers have until August 28th to submit an entry, and official voting won't begin until August 29th, but we know you've already started listening. Stop by the Mariah Remix Contest page to listen to all the remixes, and let us know your favorite by replying to this blog post with the name of your favorite remixer.And if you're hungry for that $5,000 pay day, the opportunity to have Mariah feat
Don't Worry, Mariah Has a Prenup
Mariah Carey — yes, she’s married, it’s confirmed, it really happened down there in the Bahamas. She is now Mrs. Nick Cannon. You always thought you’d marry Mariah? Well, you’re too late now!
More importantly: Miss Mariah and Mr. Cannon have a very nice prenuptial agreement.
Mariah apparently told a mutual pal of ours: "Anyone who thinks we didn't have a prenup is smoking something!"
This is not the Mariah Carey of old. She is a smart, smart businesswoman. For example: Post-Tommy Mottola,
Mariah Carey at MTV's studio in Times Square
Singer Mariah Carey poses backstage at MTV Studio's in Times Square for MTV's "Total Request Live" show in New York.The 38-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer wore a multi-colored pastel skirt with a blue top that showed off her toned tummy,accentuated with a diamond belt along with matching pumps by Christian Louboutin
Video: Mariah Makes A Bad Movie Worse
We gathered from previews that You Don’t Mess with the Zohan will likely be one of the worst movies of the summer, but now we are completely sure. This three-minute clip from the film features a cameo by Mariah Carey, and when she is one of the most entertaining things on the screen, you know you have a problem.
Mariah Carey Brings Her Yummy Tummy To MTV's TRL
The gorgeous diva went to MTV's TRL yesterday and brought her yummy tummy and lovely legs with her.
Nick Cannon Doesn't Give a S**t
Newlywed Nick Cannon needed to stock up for his big night with Mariah Carey by shopping for laxatives.
Being married to Mariah can leave a man feeling backed up inside.
Nick Cannon Relative Confirms He Married Mariah
It's true! According to a relative of the groom, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have indeed tied the knot. Linda Cannon, a family member of Nick's, confirmed to E! News that the wedding happened. "He called and told us all about it," said Linda.
There has been no official confirmation of the nuptials, but Latina magazine reported that after dating less than two months, the pair got hitched in an impromptu ceremony on an island.
Just last week, Carey attended the TriBeCa Film Festival premiere of her f
Oprah: Before Wedding, Mariah Carey Got a "Mrs. Cannon" Tattoo
Mariah Carey knew all along that she was going to wed Nick Cannon, says pal Oprah Winfrey.
Before she tied the knot, Winfrey said that Carey had the words "Mrs. Cannon" tattooed on her back.
Winfrey dished about the shocking wedding on her talk show Wednesday.
Her pal Gayle King also appeared, via satellite, and recalled an interview she had with Carey a week before the April 30 ceremony.
King said that Carey told her, "I do have somebody, but I can't tell you who it is." When pressed, Carey fi
Miley Cyrus says “no” to girl kissing
Miley Cyrus won’t want to kiss with a girl, including Katy Perry at this Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards. Katy Perry said that she wants to kiss Miley. She must have got the notion from Madonna-Britney Spears’s unfamous kiss.
Confirmed: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Engaged!
It appears Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are ready to make beautiful music together.
A source close to Mariah has confirmed to Access Hollywood that the music diva is engaged to Nick Cannon.
Reps for both singers were unavailable for comment.
The couple sent the rumor mill into overdrive when 38-year-old Mariah (with Nick on her arm) was seen sporting a dazzling new piece of bling on her ring finger at the after party for her Tribeca film, “Tennessee,” in New York.
When asked at the party wha
EXCLUSIVE: See Mariah & Nick's Wedding Photo!
Yep, they did it! If there was any doubt Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's wedding was the real deal, they answer the question once and for all in this week's issue of PEOPLE, speaking for the first time about their surprise nuptials – and showing off exclusive photos from their April 30 ceremony.
"We really do feel we are soulmates," Carey tells PEOPLE, following their sunset ceremony at the pop star's Bahamian estate. "I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me."
Cannon adds: "She is bea