February 2005 - Heroes of Mariah
 
"The Emancipation of Mimi" March 30th. in Japan?
It seems Universal Music Japan will release the album to be closer to Mariah's promotional visit in Japan and release the album on March the 30th. Shino from Love Love Jack is waiting for official confirmation.
Posted on February the 28th.
Oscar Party: 4:30 a.m. and Going Strong
Where was newly minted Oscar winner Jamie Foxx? Well, he was not at any of the big parties, that's for sure. Sources say he popped into a crowd put together at Koi by P. Diddy and his benefactor, Ron Burkle. Also seen there were Mariah Carey and a lot of hip-hop stars and actors.
Source: FoxNews (All rights reserved) (Extract)
Posted on February the 28th.
Earlier today, new Mariah pictures from David LaChapelle were posted on Mariah Carey.com's official forum by Raya.  After visiting another forum, we read that these pics were posted by a person who said: "The photos are from Universal Music Group media&promotions website, but I have to download them from Universal site with authorization... ok, i'll risk!".  So, as to me it looks like a leak, I removed them.
Posted on February the 28th.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" will be released on April the 3rd. in Australia
Universal Music Australia gave the info out today.  The album will be released on April the 3rd.  It will also be released in 2 formats (same as previously reported in Europe), a standard and a deluxe format.  The Deluxe will have a special packaging but apparently the same audio.
Source for the info: Universal Music Australia - Jesse
Posted on February the 28th.
Mariah in Japan end March for  promotion
Universal Music Japan told Shino from Love Love Jack, Mariah will visit Japan end March, probably for 3 days, starting March the 28th. or 29th.. As soon, Universal Japan knows all the details, Shino will post them on her site.
Posted on February the 27th.
"U Make Me Wanna" Best Song in the 2004 Groovevolt Music & Fashion Awards 
Best Song Collaboration - Duo or Group
Winner: "U Make Me Wanna," Jadakiss with Mariah Carey
The nominees:"U Make Me Wanna," Jadakiss with Mariah Carey, "Lean Back,"Terror Squad
"My Band," D12, "Slow Jamz," Twista/Kanye West/Jamie Foxx, "Stunt101," G-Unit 
Source for the info: Groovevolt - Greg
Heroes note: Remember, the nomination of "U Make Me Wanna" on Groovevolt was posted on Mariah's official site on December the 6th.  A big congrats to Jadakiss and of course to Mariah who co-wrote the song.
Posted on February the 27th.
Mariah finally on ZDF's site for the "Wetten Das?" show 
Samstag, den 19.03.2005 - 20.15 - 22.30 
Aus Berlin:   Wetten, dass..?   Präsentiert von Thomas Gottschalk
Gäste: (Guests)
Nina Hagen, Jürgen Klinsmann, Oliver Bierhoff, Heidi Klum, Robert Atzorn, Klaus J. Behrendt, Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, 3 Doors Down, Bryan Adams
Source: ZDF
Posted on February the 26th.
Interview with Mariah at Rick Dees.
Click here to access Rick Dees' site and download the interview.
Source for the info: The Rebirth Experience 
Posted on February the 26th.
A Fanbook for Trey
Honey and Kate from Butterflies Are Free hope that when Mariah will go to Germany in March and April she will be
accompanied by Trey and  thought it's about time that with all his talent Trey receives a fanbook too!
Send in your letters, pictures and whatever else you wanna share with Trey and please make sure to take part in their Trey-survey so this fanbook will not only be the first but something really special, too. Visit treylorenz.us.tt for the survey and then send your answers and your entry to honey_kate@gmx.net.
Entries have to be in DinA4 format (21x30cm).
Deadline is March 11th 2005.
Source: Honey and Kate from Butterflies Are Free by e-mail.
Posted on February the 26th.
Please be careful, vote only in your area, your country and don't spam. 
Be very careful, request ONLY in your area and don't spam. This is valid for all the countries, don't ask people who are not living in your country or area to vote.  The song needs to make it on his own with votes from YOUR country.  This way to proceed hurts the artist and doesn't give real stats. 
Several fans got the following e-mail from z100's DJ Romeo (but this can happen everywhere in the world):
"You are not even in our listening range first of all. We only count one request per day, per person. Fan clubs do not determine our countdowns, our real listeners do.
You can still request 1 song per day, but the Mariah fan club is sending me over 1,000 requests per week, which obviously are only from about 10 people...
When we see this activity- usually only from Backstreet boys and NSYNC type fan clubs, it discredits valid requests and hurts the artists chance of having their song be legitiment.
Please spread the word!
Thanks
Romeo"
Posted on February the 26th.
Black Saturday???
I'm not gonna discuss the fact the HBF exclusive Morales remix was ripped and shared, it's not my business, but unfortunately I've been told  this remix is now already on some illegal file sharing stuffs and downloaded by non-fans (great huh?), and that's every fan's business, thanks guys, some of you are really .  Can we now expect the first "rare promo cd" on eBay? .  What a pitty.
*sings* " No stress, I'm living it all behind ".
Posted on February the 26th.
I know many fans have been really busy yesterday, critisizing the new Morales remix, Mariah, her voice, etc... ( some people are never happy , and especially the ones who got it in an illegal way, but whatever...) if every US fan putted so much energy to request the track on US radios and to legally download "It's Like That", Mariah would be higher in the Billboard charts.  No that I personally care, in my opinion, Billboard doesn't reflect "real" stats, but they are the only stats in the US.  So, please, US fans keep requesting the song on radio, download legally the song and vote for the video on BET and MTV.  You can find a very complete list to request in the US at Mariah Daily.com.
Posted on February the 26th.
Go on Mariah's official site
IT'S MC TV!
Check out the below listings for your TV fix of the lovely Miss M 
- Thursday, March 3rd @ 5:00 PM Mariah stops by MTV's TRL
- Thursday, March 3rd @ 6:00 PM MTV's premier of Mariah's "Making The Video" for It's Like That and the World Premier of the It's Like That video
- Friday, March 4th @ 5:00 PM MTV's TRL premier of It's Like That 
- Friday, March 4th @ 6:00 PM Mariah stops by BET's 106 & Park to premier It's Like That
Check your local listings for more details
Source: Mariah Carey.com
Posted on February the 26th.
Making the Video 
Mariah Carey
date time - Thu 03/03
6:00 PM 
Source: MTV
February the 25th.
Update from Honey B. Fly - The Official Mariah Carey Fan Club 
There is so much going on @ Honey B. Fly , that we thought we'd give you a quick run-down on what members have been experiencing recently:
2004 ended with 3 members and their guests were given tickets to see Mariah perform at the Disney World Christmas Day Parade.
2005 began with a member being awarded an autographed catalog and an autographed copy of Mariah's personal 2004 Holiday card. 
5 members and their guests were taken to the set of Mariah's recent video shoots for "It's Like That" and "We Belong Together". 
1 lucky member and a guest recently received tickets to see Mariah on Oprah. 
Today, Honey B. Fly gave it's members an exclusive First Listen of the David Morales Club Remix of It's Like That 
Coming up next week, Honey B. Fly will send 5 members plus their guests to see Mariah on BET's 106 & Park, so if you aren't a member JOIN TODAY
And if that wasn't enough we also have new Exclusive Merchandise in Mariah's HBF store plus a new giveaway of an exclusive HBF sweatshirt autographed by Mariah! 
Source: Mariah Carey.com
Posted on February the 25th.
Women and Music: Where are we?
What is a legend? A legend, according to Beverly Keel, a music journalist from Nashville, is someone who creates songs that stand the test of time.
“Very few people [in the current music era] are making music that would that would be legends 20 years from now,” said Keel. “I think the way that popular culture is now, especially popular music, it’s very much here today gone tomorrow. I think now in the music industry, and that’s all forms of music, everything is geared towards radio airplay, so it’s got to have a very pop sound. So, if you’re rap, if you’re hip hop, if you’re country, parents of those genres would argue that you’re diluting the authenticity of the sound by making it ear candy by appealing to the masses.”
Keel said that, in order for an artist to keep their record deal today, they have to sell an abundance of records because they are so expensive to package and promote. “It’s a million to $2 million, so to get those records out you have to have radio airplay. To get radio airplay, they want positive, up-tempo. They want catchy [music],” she said. She suggested that financial need “is knocking out a lot of important music.”
In fact, even a few of Spear’s own fans would agree that her music has less substance than the legends who came before her. In a forum on a Britney Spears fans’ website, fans with screen names such as Obsessed, SuperFan, and Fanatic, were asked who the best female singers were today. They answered: Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston.
Source: The GSU Signal (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February the 25th.
Mariah on Oprah
Next, March 2nd is a day to mark your calendar, fire up your vcr's and dvr's and tune into OPRAH on Wednesday, March 2nd to see Mariah appear and perform! Check your local listings for the station and airtime in your area.
Source: Mariah Carey.com by e-mail
Posted on February the 25th.
Mariah spotted in Chicago
Mariah Carey was dining quietly in the Red Room at Japonais. For those who care, the songbird was happy to find her favorite vintage -- Stag's Leaf Cask 23 -- on the Japonais wine list. Carey's new CD, ''The Emancipation of Mimi'' is due to hit stores April 12.
Source: Chicago Sun Times (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 25th.
Go on Mariah's official site
New picture
What a nice way to start the day.
Click to enlarge.
Source: Mariah Carey.com
Posted on February the 25th.
J-Lo: Managing to Cause Trouble
By Roger Friedman
Jennifer Lopez sure likes the spotlight. She's busy making a few people in her world unhappy even as we speak.
Recent disappointments and missteps have caused her to once again re-evaluate her management situation.
Those setbacks include her disastrous duet with husband Marc Anthony on the Grammy Awards show, her failure to snatch a potential hit single away from an up-and-coming singer (more below) and the botching of a documentary that was supposed to accompany her new CD. (I told you that story in a recent column.)
Lopez apparently decided that that was it for manager Simon Fields, who produced her movie "Shall We Dance?"
According to the New York Post, Lopez approached former manager Benny Medina — whom she sued last year and eventually settled with — about taking her back.
Only one problem: Medina — who did not return my calls — now manages Lopez's mortal enemy, Mariah Carey.
Four years ago, Lopez and Tommy Mottola stole music from Carey and put it on Lopez's album before Carey could release it.
Carey — who does not consider Lopez a singer, and rightly so — has been furious with Lopez ever since.
Sources say she only signed with Medina after it was explicitly understood that he could not bring Lopez back as long as Carey was a client.
All of this is said to be proving a dilemma for Medina, who is about to launch Carey's comeback album, "The Emancipation of Mimi." All the early buzz is good, and signs point to a hit.
Not so for Lopez, whose "Rebirth" album — due around the same time — may reveal more of the actress/dance/singer's vocal deficiencies than anyone cares to learn about.
Who will now manage Lopez is up in the air, but one thing seems certain: It will not be Medina, at least not while he's working with Carey.
As for that potential hit single: I told you recently that Lopez's awful new record, "Get Right," had been lifted from an unreleased Usher song called "Ride."
Both records were produced by Rich Harrison, who also "created" Beyoncé's big hit "Crazy in Love" from the Chi-Lites' 1969 recording, "Are You My Woman?"
Harrison apparently liked the horn and percussion parts written by the Chi-Lites. He used almost identical ones for "Ride," aka "Get Right."
His major addition was an off-key horn riff so obnoxious it could wake the dead. It's been consequently dropped from the dance mix of "Get Right" so as to not cause illness in nightclubs.
In order to turn "Ride" into "Get Right," Harrison dropped Usher's lyrics and added a rap by Fabolous called "Get Right." Got that?
Now it turns out that Lopez and Harrison only concocted "Get Right" as a second choice. Their first choice was another "Crazy in Love" sound-alike Harrison had written called "One Thing."
Unfortunately, another shrill hip-hop "singer" named Amerie had been promised that song in advance.
I am told that Lopez tried everything to pry it away from her, but in the end Amerie stood her ground in this celebrity death match and kept it.
Now "Get Right" and "One Thing" are being played back-to-back on radio, and they sound suspiciously alike. If "Crazy in Love" is added as a third record in the sequence, oy vey!
You've got three Rich Harrison productions, two of which are based on the Chi-Lites and two that have a shrieky female lead vocal that can't keep up with the music.
Source: FoxNews (All rights reserved)
Heroes comment: Normally, I don't post entire articles from Roger Friedman, but which Mariah fan could resist to this one.  Thanks Roger .
Posted on February the 24th.
Jasmine's Juice
Def Jam’s big honcho L.A. Reid flew himself over here personally to present, dance onstage and play Mariah Carey’s new album to all the London press at the Soho hotel. The volume was cranked up loud with ’nuff champagne cocktails served to keep all the UK TV, radio and print press happy!
Source: The Voice (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February the 24th.
"It's Like That" remix apparently played on Chicago's B96.3 and Boston's Jam'n 94.5
Chicago's B96.3
A poster on the Pulse boards claims he heard the remix on Stylz & Roman's Top 9 at 9 and it came in at number 7. The remix is produced by Scott Storch and features Fat Joe.  The remix has the original vocals but a phatter beat and of course the rap with Fat Joe.  BUT, here's what the poster also reports: " I don't know if it's official as I did contact the radio station and they couldn't tell me for sure".
Boston's Jam'n 94.5
Another fan heard a remix on this station and according to what he heard, the vocals are apparently not redone (which could be possible to not be counted seperate on Billboard).  The melody is pretty similar and has a sound similar to the sound in "U Make Me Wanna".
Heroes comment: What seems strange is that the poster said he called B96.3 and the DJs didn't know if what they played was an official remix.  Also, apparently Stylz & Roman called Mariah and had her on the station commenting on the remix, BUT, we have no clue of what Mariah has said.
Source: Pulse forum - mcbg1 - STiMeY62483
Posted on February the 24th.
"It's Like That" is #20 on Billboard Hot 100 ( #19 last week)
Even if the airplay was very good, unfortunately the digital downloads were not .
Posted on February the 23rd.
"It's Like That" video, not this Friday
Like I posted this morning, according to official sources, the video will not premiere this Friday (as expected by a lot of fans).  I received a few e-mails from you guys asking for some details.  This info was of course for the US.  For Belgium, until now, the plans are unchanged, the video will normally be sent to TV channels around March the 7th.
Posted on February the 23rd.
Go on Mariah's official site
Rolling Stone Magazine's Spring Music Preview
The seven-octave singer recruits Snoop Dogg, Kanye West and the Neptunes for a powerhouse party disc.
Enlisting a superstar roster of collaborators - including Snoop Dogg, Kanye West and Nelly - Mariah Carey makes a powerhouse return with the dance-heavy R&B album The Emancipation Of Mimi.
"This is the fun side, the real me," Carey says. "It's a reflection of this being a celebratory moment in my life." The first single, the Jermaine Dupri-produced It's Like That, is a percussion-driven club-banger, and the standout track, the Neptunes' Say Somethin, showcases Snoop. "It was a party atmosphere," Carey says. "Pharrell was working with Snoop on his record in one room and with Nelly in another, and then we all ended up collaborating."
Emancipation also brings the ballads Carey is known for, such as Fly Like A Bird, which includes a message from the pastor of her church. "It's a special song for me," she says, "the most powerful vocally and lyrically."
The Emancipation Of Mimi - Due out April 12
Source: Mariah Carey.com
Posted on February the 23rd.
"It's Like That" on iTunes Belgium
"It's Like That" is #2 in the most downloaded Mariah songs on iTunes Belgium.  These stats are only reflecting fan downloads, as the song is not officially released on radios here yet and not that much people are aware there's a new song.
Thanks to Cool_x_boyfriend on our forum for the remind, I forgot to post it .
Posted on February the 23rd.
"It's Like That" video, not this Friday
According to official sources, the video will not premiere this Friday.  This clears up all speculations who were made about the release date.
We will need to be more patient, whenever they release it, it's fine for me.... but..... I can't waiiiiiiiiit .
Posted on February the 23rd.
Please US fans, keep requesting "It's Like That", the Billboard stats are tomorrow. C'mon, do it now. Don't forget to buy the track by legal digital download at iTunes, Musicmatch, MSN Music, Napster
Posted on February the 22nd.
"The ready to be leaked" update part 2
Ok guys, Mariah's album is safe for now.  With the details and name of the radio I gave, the concerned people were able to check the infos, no advanced copies of the album were given to that radio .
But this was a good alert for every fan concerned by piracy.  Remember, if you steal the music, you'll kill it.
Posted on February the 22nd.
Street promotion in the works 
As usual, Heroes of Mariah will make street promotion for the release of the singles and album.  "It's Like That" is a very difficult one, we can't go in the streets with bacardi . But..... Kinou and I are already working on the stuff we will give away in the streets and I think it will be great, but we will need hours and hours of work to make it.  Hehe, but it's not the first time..... look at what we've already done for each release..... click here.
If you guys, wanna take part in the street promo, send me an e-mail.  The date will be announced soon.
Posted on February the 22nd.
"The ready to be leaked" update
Due to the numerous e-mails I received after my post from yesterday, I will not have the time to reply to anyone.  I'm very glad to see so much fans are concerned by a possible leak of the album.  We all know it will unfortunately happen sooner or later.  But it's better the most later possible, don't you think ?  Thanks to the ones supporting anti-piracy, for the others who told me I'm not the internet police ( sorry it made me laugh), of course I'm not and don't pretend to be.  Let me tell you only one thing, I once saw Mariah when an album was leaked and I'll not forget it, ever. 
Now, back to the "ready to be leaked" case.  I worked a part of my day (and night ) yesterday, to sort it out.  All details have been sent to the concerned people.
Posted on February the 22nd.
The 2.000 tickets for Echo 2005 sold out in 75 minutes
Mariah will perform at the show on April the 2nd. and it will be broadcast on RTL Germany the same day. 
Source: Yahoo! Deutschland
Posted on February the 21st.
"It's Like That" is #5 out of 100 in the official streamed radio charts 
My Go 4 Hit radio has been officially approved and is now part of the official streamed radio charts .  Of course, "It's Like That" is bangin' in high rotation and gets official spins everytime the track is played on my radio .
Posted on February the 21st.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" ready to be leaked 
I remember when some radios made a contest to meet Mariah on the set of the video shoot, they promised the selected people who weren't chosen to meet Mariah, a copy of Mariah's album.  I thought they would give it once it was released,  well..... no, I must have known it, sooooo stupid...... I received 3 e-mails telling me the album is ready to be leaked (or at least, a part) by a person (don't call this a fan) who won it at a radio contest.  Guys if this is true and you find a link or a site who give it in download, there's only one thing to do, if not to protect the album, at least to punish the leakers, e-mail or call Island Def Jam.  If you don't wanna do it yourself, e-mail me the link, I'll do it with a great pleasure.
Posted on February the 21st.
The tickets for The Echo 2005 Deutscher Musikpreis are already sold out.
Also, it seems several medias are still reporting Mariah will attend the "Wetten Das?" show on March the 19th. in Berlin too.
Posted on February the 21st.
A little help for "It's Like That" in Portugal
Ricardo is asking for a little help, click here and vote for 3 songs and... choose "It's Like That" of course.
Source for the info: RCardoso on our forum
Posted on February the 21st.
"It's Like That" in Belgian clubs
I contacted several club DJs and asked them how the track was doing in clubs.  In Brussels, it's one of the most played joint at the moment.  If you guys have news from other Belgian cities, please send me an e-mail.
Posted on February the 20th.
US fans, please keep requesting "It's Like That" so it will hold good spins until the release of the video.
Posted on February the 20th.
Sony music encoding technology expert about Mariah
From Shiro Suzuki, developer of ATRAC3plus: "When tuning, we use a database of sound sources created especially for evaluation. For example, Mariah Carey is extremely tricky because the instruments and the vocals range over a very wide spectrum. And we can't make an encoder by just targeting a particular band. I've been listening to Mariah for 8 years – tens of thousands of times. Now I don't need to listen to the original sound source: just listening to the decoded sound I can tell whether it's good or not. I think her songs are indelibly impressed on my memory."
Source: Sony Global Atrac3plus - James
Posted on February the 20th.
'THAT' GIRL
''It's Like That" (Island) takes a 12-10 jump on Rhythmic Top 40, giving Mariah Carey her 15th top 10 hit on this chart.
That throws Carey into a three-way tie with Janet Jackson and Ludacris for second place among artists with the most Rhythmic top 10 hits.
Source: Billboard (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February the 20th.
"It's Like That" enters the World Airplay Top 100 
Mariah Carey's latest release - "It's like that" - enters the World Airplay Top 100 chart at #57. Also, the track debuts at #84 on the World Singles Top 100.
Source: Top40-charts.com - Automatic Prince (Vag) at Fly Away Forum (Brasil)
Posted on February the 20th.
"Banding Together" Project 2005 Mariah 
"Amber, a member from the Honey B. Fly Fan Club, came up with a wonderful idea known as "Banding Together Project 2005" where we will design rubber bands you wear around your wrist.  The money earned will support Mariah, her new album (The Emancipation of Mimi), and a portion will be donated to Save The Music Foundation.  This bracelet will symbolize our 'tight knit' Mariah community. If you have any questions or if you want to show support, please contact us at bandingtogether2005@yahoo.com or visit our website at http://devoted.to/mcbracelets
Please hurry!!!! March 1st is the deadline."
Source: Jason one of the "Banding Together"coordinators by e-mail.
Posted on February the 20th.
US fans
Mariah's appearance on Oprah will air on Tuesday March 1st.
Source: Jayna by e-mail.
Posted on February the 20th.
"We Belong Together", which guy will Mariah chose??? 
We have seen photo shoots of the video and according to Mariah herself, in the video she has a fiance, and there's another guy.  Eric Roberts plays the fiance and Wentworth Miller plays the other guy.

Posted on February the 19th.
The Echo 2005 Deutscher Musikpreis
If you wanna go see Mariah in Berlin for the Echo 2005 on April the 2nd., the tickets will be on sale this Monday, February the 21st.  Click here to see the details.
Posted on February the 19th.
Other version of MTV Cribs 
Da Brat, JD, Sharon Osbourne, Pauley Shore, and Mariah herself were making comments during the show, and there were  a couple never-before seen moments.  They showed parts of Mariah's house that were in built during the taping of the show. Mariah has a private recording studio. 
Source: Jasmine and Andy
Posted on February the 19th.
Jeon (known as Chacha) from the Korean Mariah Carey Club will open a new website in March:
No Mariah, No Live
Source: Chacha by e-mail
Posted on February the 19th.
Mariah on KIIS tidbits
Andy was so kind to sent me some tidbits by e-mail.  Thanks Andy, you rock.
The interview was prerecorded as some Mariah fans waited outside the studio and Mariah wasn't there.
The DJ let scream some fans on air for Mariah.  JoJo asked Mariah what she whips up for breakfast. She said she's not a breakfast whipper, she cooks evening meals. She said she makes a good linguine with clams and that people always think she can't cook until they taste her delicious meals. He asked what do you like to watch when you sit in bed. She said she doesn't sit in bed to watch tv, she lays down. She said how comfortable her couch is and how her guests fall asleep on it cause the couch is made of down feathers like a bed. JoJo asked her how she goes shoe shopping. She said she doesn't buy shoes because her shoe closet is full and on video sets they buy her shoes. She then told the story that when she was 17 and walking on her way to work at a sports bar during a snow storm in New York, her shoes would get all wet because it had holes. Her mom gave her those shoes, MC's only pair, and her mom was a size smaller. So she said back then that one day she vows she will own a lot of shoes.
There was a surprise call from Randy Jackson, he said if mariah was ever a contestant on american idol she'd win hands down!! he also said the album is hot and that the radio needs records like this
And for the happy end Mariah was #1 on the countdown.
You can download the interview at Mariah Daily and LoveMariah
Posted on February the 19th.
It's 1:45 am here and still no Mariah on KIIS-FM, I have the flu, I'm tired, I go to bed, if someone who heard it would send me an e-mail tomorrow with a little summary, that would be great.
Posted on February the 18th.
Remind
On April the 23rd. I launched the season 2 edition of the Moral contract - United Fans Against Piracy,  It's still time to  take part, webmasters, even if your site has only your collection, pictures, chart stats, messageboards, forums, etc....  You can check the page and the sites which already joined here
Moral contract - United Fans Against Piracy 
Season 1: About 50 sites took part for Charmbracelet. 
Season 2: Launched. 
The release of the single and the album is near, so, feel free to use the banner and/or logo and link them to the Moral contract - United Fans Against Piracy Season 2 page, here.  Also, e-mail me the link of your site at staff@heroesofmariah.com, so I can add it to the page.  Please, spread the word.  Thanks . 
Posted on February the 18th.
Mariah Carey And Chris Tucker in Beverly Hills

Source: kika Press & Media - Love Love Jack
Posted on February the 18th.
More news about "The Emancipation of Mimi" album cover
Shino from Love Love Jack translated the news on her site, so, we know exactly what was the news.
"The album cover was announced for the first time in Japan. The next listening party is held in Germany. The background is black color. Mariah strikes a pose. ( The pose looks like this photo ). Mariah wears a golden transparent camisole. And, she is putting on a golden miniskirt. She has exposed her left leg. Her right leg is covered from the skirt with a golden veil cloth lightly. The veil cloth waves by the wind. Mariah closed her eyes and stands coolly. 7 printed lyrics and It's Like That Promo disc were distributed at the listening party in Japan. The font that writes the title looks like the font used for the invitation of the wedding and the invitation etc. of the party in a very elegant form of font. However, I do not open it to the public until these lyrics are released. Lyrics of "We Belong Together" that got into the news ahead are complete fake." 
Source: Love Love Jack
Posted on February the 18th.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" cover
The webmaster of MariahMariah translated some infos posted on Love Love Jack, apparently the cover for the album features Mariah standing with her eyes closed and wearing a golden top and a non-symmetrical skirt.
Posted on February the 18th.
Mariah returns Star and Buck Wild's Valentine flowers 
Yesterday, Star said his flowers to Mariah were returned back to the radio station.... These were the flowers that were to make peace with Mariah... I guess she never got over the "koo, koo" sound effects he would play on his show everytime he said her name.
Source: cmpena7 
Heroes comment:  Well done Mariah .
Posted on February the 18th.
This is not addressed to our visitors, but to our forum members:
Kinou's message
Ok guys, it seems the forum has lost the interest of a lot of members. I want to tell you that this forum is not free, Gilles (Cake) and I pay for it and we could have used the money to promote Mariah even more. I know some of you are maybe too busy, or away (eliseke is in Scotland and doesn't have internet). We wanted it to be a nice little community without insults, trash, illegal downloads, leaks and incitation to leaks. Unfortunately it seems a lot of Mariah fans are only interested in this. Also, we wanted to make special forum posters contests with great prizes (never seen before "What Would You Do" promo cds, "Baby Ree Japan mixtapes" with never heard before Mariah shout out, "What Up 2 Da Hood" DVD, with footages from Mariah in studio with N.O.R.E, Scram, Dame, Shawn, too funny, exclusive unreleased mixtapes with new tracks without sample tag, etc....). Forget it. 
However, thanks to the ones who kept posting, it was nice. 
I don't know if the forum will stay, it's up to Gilles (Cake).
Note: The prizes for the forum posters were not the ones for the Heroes of Mariah contests, for the Heroes of Mariah contests, nothing is changed of course .
Posted on February the 18th. on our forum
Mariah and Jack outside the Oprah studios
Jill was so nice to share her pictures.

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Source for the pictures: Jill
Posted on February the 18th.
Mariah on KIIS-FM today

KIIS-FM declares this Friday Mariah Carey day! Mariah will be on Valentine and Jojo's shows.
Valentine time slot 3pm-7pm
JoJo time slot 7pm-10pm
Cory called the radio and they said Mariah will be on today at around 3pm (PST) and that she will be taking calls. If Mariah is at the 2 shows, I doubt she will be there at 3pm, but you never know. So.......click here to listen live.
Posted on February the 18th.
Japan Listening Party
At a listening party for "The Emancipation of Mimi", they gave the tracklist as follow:
1. It’s Like That (Produced By Jermaine Dupri And Mariah Carey )
2. We Belong Together (Produced By Jermaine Dupri And Mariah Carey )
3. Shake It Off (Produced By Jermaine Dupri And Mariah Carey )
4. Mine Again (Produced By Mariah Carey And James Poyser )
5. Say Somethin’ (Featuring Snoop Dogg / Produced By The Neptunes )
6. Stay The Night ( Produced By Mariah Carey And Kanye West )
7. Get Your Number (Featuring Jermaine Dupri / Produced By Jermaine Dupri And Mariah Carey )
8. One and Only (Featuring Twista / Produced By The Legendary Traxster And Mariah Carey )
9. Circles ( Produced By Mariah Carey And By James "Big Jim" Wright)
10. Your Girl ( Produced By Scram Jones And By Mariah Carey )
11. I Wish You Knew ( Produced By Mariah Carey And By James "Big Jim" Wright)
12. To The Floor (Featuring Nelly / Produced By The Neptunes) 
13. When I Feel It (Produced By Mahagony And Mariah Carey )
14. Fly Like a Bird ( Produced By Mariah Carey And By James "Big Jim" Wright)
Source: Love Love Jack
Posted on February the 18th.
Mariah on Oprah
Mariah was on the taping for Oprah's ""Wildest Dream Show" today, a few fans were able to attend the taping and a few others were able to meet Mariah outside when she was leaving the studio.  They all said Mariah looked gorgeous.
Here are extracts from Kathy's report:
"Molly, Frank, Alex, Jill, Marissa, Amanda, Dan and I were the first people in line. Molly and Jill were there first at 5 a.m. and we all trailed in behind them. It was freezing outside. It was snowing and very windy. They let us into the studio at about 7 a.m.  We were actually seated in Oprah’s audience by about 9:15 a.m. We heard from our outside peeps (who couldn’t get tickets to the show) that MC’s limo arrived at about 8:40 a.m.
Mariah shared Oprah’s “Wildest Dreams” show with Nate (Oprah’s interior designer) and Halle Berry. MC was first to appear. She surprised an eleven year old boy from Hawaii with a recording contract. She’s going to produce his first CD. I thought the boy sang really cute. He sang Hero for the entire audience and MC was beaming like a mom when he sang. They showed video footage (which you’ll see when the show airs) of MC actually surprising the boy (his name was Paul) and MC took him to her recording studio to record the “Hero” track (with help from the infamous Randy Jackson). Mary Ann Tatum was his vocal coach (and also in the audience).
Outside after the show Michael (MC’s bodyguard) told us that Mariah would be coming out and that she’d sign one autograph for each of us. Outside were about 12 fans who didn’t get tickets to the show. They looked so cold and had been there a lot longer than us. It was seriously colder after the taping than before. Then we saw Rocque (MC’s hair dresser), Kristopher Buckle (MC’ make-up artist) and Jack all leave in limos. Then MC’s limo came out and she was so gracious. She rolled down her window and did not leave until each and every one of us got an autograph.
Posted on February the 17th.
"It's Like That" makes #19 on Billboard Hot 100 and #17 on the R&B charts (#20 and #18 last week)
Thanks to The Rebirth Experience for the info.
Posted on February the 16th.
Mariah Carey in Big Boy's Neighborhood.  New pictures.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.

Source: Power106 (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 16th.
"It's Like That" on Belgian radios
Even if the radio date is mid-March, some Belgian radios starts to play the track.  We already knew that Radio Contact (for the French speaking part of Belgium), Top Radio (for the Dutch speaking part of Belgium) played the track, but now, Fun Radio (for the French speaking part of Belgium) and Radio Contact (for the Dutch speaking part of Belgium) played the track too.  On Fun Radio, at the beginning of the song, thay have a lil' Mariah drop which says: "Hi, it's Mariah Carey on Fun Radio".
Source for the Fun Radio info: Rosario by e-mail.
Source for the Radio Contact (Dutch speaking part of Belgium) info: Umbrae on our forum.
Posted on February the 16th.
Mariah on WGCI
Mariah sounded like she just woke up, her voice was definitely too cute.
She said her favourite rap artist is Jay z because of how good they are as friends and even if he's now president of Def Jam he came down to the video shoot and they shared ideas for the video.
She spoke about how great JD is and how good the four songs they did are, better than most of the other stuff they have done until now. She said JD is president too and is dating Janet Jackson.
Mariah said the story for the two videos goes from one to the other.  "Its Like That" leads into "We belong together".
She said that all the songs she recorded will find their way onto some of the releases across the world and on b-sides so we will hear them and not to worry.
Mariah was not on Kiss
This is the one I choose to listen to, I waited and waited and waited..... I lost the stream, then I waited again.  And..... no Mariah .
Tony told me Mariah was probably too late and recorded the interview.  They will air it another day. 
Source for the WGCI interview tidbits: Tony by e-mail.
Posted on February the 16th.
Mariah flashes her hits
Mariah Carey’s new album the Emancipation of Mimi is out on March 21 but I’ve had a sneak preview. Happily, after a couple of difficult years for the songbird, I can confirm she’s definitely back on track. Her voice has lost none of its power and the album is a sophisticated mix of power ballads and fresh hip-hop bangers. Here’s a brief overview:
IT’S LIKE THAT: The first single has blown up on radio in the States after being leaked on the net. This flute-driven club banger has Mariah in reflective mood. Fatman Scoop turns up to bellow some rhymes. Mariah is back on fiah.
WE BELONG TOGETHER: Slated as the second single, this sees Carey working with super producer Jermaine Dupri for the first time in years. She takes stock of pasty mistakes on this gigantic ballad. ‘I was stupid/I was foolish/ I thought I knew everything’ she admits.
MINE AGAIN: Evoking Seventies’ Stevie Wond er it finds Mariah focusing on her troubles with lines like ‘It’s irrelevant to dwell on the past/I’m accountable for what went bad.’
SAY SOMETHING: Pharrell Williams provides the beats, Snoop Dogg drops the rhymes, and Mariah trills beautifully on top. Another club banger.
GET YOUR NUMBER: ‘Damn the club’s about to close/Can I get you number baby’ raps Nelly on this slice of premium RnB.
FLY LIKE A BIRD: It shows off Mariah’s vocal range but the funk-by-numbers soon gets boring. A gospel choir lifts proceedings, but not by much.
TO THE FLOOR: Nelly crops up again on what is likely to be the sound of summer ‘05.
Source: Daily Star - MariahConnectionUK by e-mail
Posted on february the 16th.
It works!!!!!!! 
I sent the e-card to my doctor, and today he came, 'cause I have a kinda flu.  He said: "Thanks for the Mariah Carey card" and he added: "Is she coming to Brussels?" and I replied: "No, I wish, but no problem, I will travel to see her" and he was smiling .
Posted on February the 16th.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" 2 album versions?
Universal Music Denmark updated their website with the following:
The Emancipation of Mimi - CD
The Emancipation of Mimi (Deluxe) - CD
Source: Universal Music DK website - Martin by e-mail.
Posted on February the 16th.
Go on Mariah's official site
Sign Up For The Mariah eTeam Today! 
The NEW and IMPROVED Team Mariah is back!
JOIN the ONLY Official online team for exclusive news, giveaways and more. 
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Source: Mariah Carey.com
Posted on February the 16th.
Go on Mariah's official site
Mariah on Chicago Radio Tomorrow AM! 
If you live in the Chicago, Illinois area be sure to tune in to the below Radio stations for their live interviews with Mariah tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. 
7:30 AM - The Eddie & Jobo Morning Show on WBBM (B96.3)
8:15 AM - The Morning Show with Crazy Howard McGee on WGCI (107.5)
8:45 AM - The DreX Morning Show on WKSC (103.5 Kiss FM)
10:30 AM - The Stone Pony & Baby Girl Morning Show on WPWX (92.3 FM)
PLEASE NOTE DATE & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Source: Mariah Carey.com
Posted on February the 16th.
International version of the e-card 
Click here to send the International e-card version which is for everywhere outside the U.S., Canada and Japan.
Time to promote, please send this e-card to friends, family, dogs, cats, everywhere you can 
Posted on february the 15th.
"It's Like That" posters
I told you yesterday a fan saw promotional posters (the ones that they put on construction sites, etc.) in Los Angeles, near Sunset and Highland.
Today, another fan (MakeItHappen7) took pictures of the posters with his cell phone .
Posted on February the 15th.
For The Record
Mariah finds a new use for her wedding dress
Mariah Carey has shot not one, but two new videos so far for her upcoming album, The Emancipation of Mimi. Both "It's Like That" and "We Belong Together" were shot in Los Angeles by director Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour," "Red Dragon"), who last worked with Carey in 1999 on her "Heartbreaker" clip. "It's Like That" has a Vegas casino story line, while in "We Belong Together" Carey races to the altar in her very own wedding dress, a Vera Wang number she wore back in 1993 when she married Tommy Mottola. The videos feature cameos by Jermaine Dupri (who produced both tracks), Eric Roberts and Jay-Z, among others. ...
Source: MTV (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 15th.
Mariah Walking Jack pictures
The pictures were taken yesterday in Beverly Hills.  Go see them on The Mariah Network.
Posted on February the 15th.
Mariah was on L.A radio stations today

Power 106
It was a long interview, at least 30 minutes, maybe more.  Mariah said the tour will possibly start early summer. She said "Mine Again" is very 70's soul inspired and is a favortie of hers,"Shake It Off" is a favorite also. 
She has just seen and selected the cover for the CD.  She seems very relaxed and the DJ's were really great.  Mariah said she was sleepin during all the Grammy festivities because she was tired from shooting the videos. 
At the end of the interview they played Fantasy, Heartbreaker, Always Be My Baby, Honey and Someday.
100.3 The Beat
Mariah talked about Brett Ratner having them on a "tight schedule" (i.e. late nights and early mornings).  Steve Harvey complimented her on being down to earth and such and the two of them talked about how meeting other celebs can be a disappointment.  They asked her questions about fame and how she deals with it.  No new info about anything regarding the album. Steve wanted to play "We Belong Together" but Mariah said that she didnt bring it .  She mentioned that she is still insecure. She also mentioned her faith and how much its helped her through hard times.  She also took a lil stab at The Grammys, Steve said he wasnt gonna win anything so why go.  And MC said Exactly!!! Why bother.
Mariah also said she was getting ready to fly to Chicago to tape the Oprah show.
Source: Lynnloca, mcluvz, Bitter Blue Bong
Heroes note: On Power 106's site, they posted the picture above, with the following text: "02.15.05: Mariah Carey in Big Boy's Neighborhood." Click on the picture to enlarge.
Posted on February the 15th.
"It's Like That" in Belgium
Belgium is gonna play it smart, the single will impact radios one week before the commercial release.  The album will be released two weeks later.  This means:
1. The radios play the track.
2. People start to like it and are considering buying it.
3. The single is in store.
4. People can buy it.
All this take place in a 1 week time frame.  The Heroes of Mariah street team will be more than happy, ready and motivated to support and promote Mariah and the track like crazy (as usual) . Of course, as usual too, we'll also promote the album and all the other singles .  Belgium be ready, we're comin' .
Posted on February the 15th.
Simon let me know that Galaxy Radio,  one of the UK's biggest Dance and RnB stations played "It's like That" today.  He also said that they didn't play the song to the end and that the DJ said "it was the new Mariah track and you'll be hearing alot of it in the future!"
Posted on February the 15th.
Mariah in Berlin (part 2)
Here's the e-mail I just received from Honey and Kate from Butterflies Are Free:
"We just found out Mariah will be one of the performers at this year's Echo Awards in Berlin, Germany on April 2nd! The show will be held in the Berlin Estrel Convention Center  and will be aired live on RTL TV.
Check the Echo awards official website for more infos."
I checked that site and found the page where they talk about Mariah, here.
Posted on February the 15th.
A Press Release for "The Emancipation of Mimi" has been sent out by Universal Music Europe to Universal Music Denmark and then from Universal Music Denmark to the Danish Club who posted it.  At this moment, Universal Belgium asked me to not post it.
Posted on February the 15th.
Mariah in Berlin???
I found two articles where they apparently say that Mariah will perform at the Echo Awards in Berlin on April the 2nd., but my German is good at all , so, I hope I understand it good .
German speaking fans, here are two articles about this news: here and here.
Posted on February the 15th.
Time to promote, please send this e-card to friends, family, dogs, cats, everywhere you can 
Go on Mariah's official site
Mariah E-card Available Now! 
The official Mariah Ecard is now available so CLICK HERE to check it out and be sure to pass along to all your friends!
Source: Mariah Carey.com
Posted on February the 14th.
Time to vomit again? No, not this time, "No stress, no fights, I'm leaving it all behind"
Click here, if you wanna read some stupid stuff from Kate Lanahan, Happy Valentines Kate, I wish you'll find someone to share your ignorance .
Posted on February the 14th.
The promotion begins...Mariah teaser posters are out
Island Def Jam has started plastering promotional posters (the ones that they put on construction sites, etc.) in Los Angeles, near Sunset and Highland, Wilshire and Fairfax.
They are basically teaser posters...showing the silhouette of Mariah standing (just like the artwork for the "Its Like That" cd single). Then it says "the return of the voice 4/12/05" 
Source: MC2001Glitter
Posted on February the 14th.
No panic "No stress, no fights, I'm leaving it all behind"
"It's Like That" is already # 20 on Billboard, without promotion and video but US fans, please keep requesting "It's Like That" in your area, not too much (DJs don't like that), also, buy the legal download and the vinyl which is released tomorrow in the US, I'm not from the US and I will buy it, it will help for the stats.
Posted on February the 14th.
Today, Valentine's Day 
Mariah, my dear little sweetheart, I love you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.  I dive in your eyes and I drink your smile. 
© Gilles (All rights reserved) guys, don't steal my little text, I already gave it to Mariah .
Posted on February the 14th.
Notes from all over
The forthcoming video for Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That” looks like the party scene from “Eyes Wide Shut,” says a source.
Source: MSNBC (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 14th.
Mariah Gets Her Wedding Gown Out Of The Closet For New Video
Mariah Carey will be wearing the Vera Wang wedding gown she donned when she exchanged vows with ex-husband Tommy Mottola in her new video. The pop superstar decided to wear a wedding outfit for the promo for new hit 'It's Like That' and couldn't find anything suitable at short notice - so she used the gown she wore in June 1993 when she and the music mogul exchanged vows. She says, "How was I gonna find another Vera Wang, exclusive dress that fit me perfectly with a 27-foot train in two days?" Mariah admits putting the gown on again left her with many strange feelings. She adds, "It's a weighty thing... It is pretty intense that I put it back on. I needed a dress but I'm sure a few demons got set free in the process...It was a very emancipating moment." 
Source: Launch Australia (All rights reserved)
Heroes comment:Due to a probable mistake Grosby Group made, medias are reporting the wedding pictures as being from the "It's Like That" video shoot.
Posted on February the 14th.
Mariah....Grammy's......it was NO , and that's fine.
Posted on February the 14th.
Mariah at the Grammy's???? Yes, No, Yes, No
CBS added Mariah on their commercial, then she was gone.
Radios across the US keep airing a commercial stating Mariah's attendance at the Grammy's.
Now, today, the LA Times newspaper had an advertising with Mariah listed as presenter or performer .
I'm not gonna stay up all night long to see if Mariah will be there or not, 'cause as the show starts at 8pm PST, this is 5am here.  I'll see tomorrow what happened .
Click on the scan to enlarge.
Source for the scan: Lisa by e-mail
Posted on February the 13th.
"It's Like That" #45 on Itunes
It seems the legal digital download doesn't do that well for Mariah.  Some people say it's because the video is not out yet, maybe, maybe not, I really doubt every US fan bought the song.  Also, it seems the airplay doesn't increase that much anymore, but no panic, US fans please, keep requesting.
Posted on February the 13th.
Mariah on Oprah
The show will be taped on February the 17th. (what Leo told us in January).
Posted on February the 13th.
Mariah in Tucson?
We don't know yet if Mariah will calling in or going to the station, but according to Tucson AZ's 93.7 KRQ, Mariah is gonna be there to join them in 3 weeks. 
Source for the info: Larry
Posted on February the 13th.
Mariah at the Presidential Inaguration Party for Jermaine Dupri. Hosted by 3 Vodka and Lyonshare Media
February 12, 2005 - Monroe's West Hollywood, California United States

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Pic 1: DaBrat, Mariah Carey, Bryan Barber and Jermaine Dupri
Pic 2: Brian Cox, Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri
Pic 3: Brian Cox, Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri
Pic 4: LisaRaye, Mariah Carey and DaBrat
Source: WireImage - Clayton by e-mail 
Heroes note: This is the party for Jermaine Dupri's nomination as Virgin's new President of Urban Music.
Posted on February the 13th.
Fox positive about Mariah
Ones to Watch in 2005: Music
Mariah Carey — You can sense a whole world of doubters hoping she will fail. But Carey's "It's Like That" is already a hit before she's even made the video. Like Whitney Houston, Carey has lived a soap opera. The only difference is, she delivers some sense of wanting it to be over. The voice is still there. If “The Emancipation of Mimi” CD turns out to be without embarrassment, and all signs are good right now, then Carey is back. Her sweetest revenge will be having a bigger hit than Jennifer "I Just Borrowed Your Riff" Lopez.
Source: FoxNews (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 12th.
Mariah is still in commercials for The Grammys on US radios
A lot of US fans hear Mariah's name just after Usher's in the commercials for the Grammys, CBS removed Mariah from their ad, but radios starts now to add Mariah as being part of the Grammys.  A few days ago, the mod on Mariah Carey.com's message board said "Mariah is not participating in this segment. Last I was told she would not be attending this year's Grammy's", but just in case something changed, get your VCR's ready.
Posted on February the 12th.
Mariah on today's Access Hollywood
Mariah said the wedding dress she's wearing in the video is the dress from her wedding.

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Source for the caps: The Rebirth Experience
Posted on February the 11th.
Mariah had 50 songs 
According to a fan who attended the "The Emancipation of Mimi" listening party in London, here's what LA Reid said:
"She recorded around 50 songs for the album, which was cut down to 20 then 14 were selected, he likes albums that are short either in length or amount of songs. He says all the best albums have short track listings e.g. Thriller"
A lot of new infos came out from the fans who attended the listening party, however, I will not post anything about the description of the songs, to not spoil the surprise.  I even don't wanna read it myself, so, if on a message board you find a topic titeld "New songs"etc... and you want to keep the surprise, just don't read it.
Posted on February the 11th.
Press Release
Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos From Mariah Carey's New Videos!
Island Def Jam has issued the following caption to accompany the photos available at the following URLs:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050211/LAF024-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050211/LAF024-b
February 11, 2005 -- Los Angeles, CA
Exclusive behind the scenes photos from Mariah Carey's new videos!
Superstar songbird Mariah Carey and A-list director Brett Ratner teamed up for her first two videos from her wildly anticipated new album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" (out April 12). The videos feature cameos by Hollywood heartthrob Wentworth Miller, uber-producer Jermaine Dupri, actor Eric Roberts and rap star/Def Jam President, Jay Z, among others. The first video for the hit single, "It's Like That," will hit the airwaves end of February. 
Source: Island Def Jam - Yahoo! News (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 11th.
Marrya Carey
Mariah Carey ventures back into a long-forgotten role in her latest video - blushing bride.
The singer has had a rocky love life since her seven-year marriage to former Sony Records boss Tommy Mottola ended in divorce. But she showed she was still searching for the dream as she dressed in a fairytale gown on the set of It's Like That.
At least director Brett Ratner had more real-life inspiration for the shoot. His tennis ace girlfriend Serena Williams was on set to watch filming.
Source: Daily Record (All rights reserved)
Heroes comment: Oh dear, a lot of medias are now reporting the wedding pictures as being from the "It's Like That" shoot due to a probable mistake Grosby Group made.
Note: "Marrya" is written like that on purpose, of course, it's not me who made a mistake .
Posted on February the 11th.
Mariah on the front page of the Belgian newspaper "Het Nieuwsblad"'s website
Mariah op de front pagina van "Het Nieuwsblad" website
Click here to see the page (will probably disappear tomorrow)
Click here to see the picture.
Posted on February the 11th.

First picture from "It's Like That" video shoot
Exclusive behind the scenes photos from Mariah Carey's new videos! Superstar songbird Mariah Carey and A-list director Brett Ratner teamed up for her first two videos from her wildly anticipated new album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" (out April 12). The videos feature cameos by Hollywood heartthrob Wentworth Miller, uber-producer Jermaine Dupri, actor Eric Roberts and rap star/Def Jam President, Jay Z, among others. The first video for the hit single, "It's Like That," will hit the airwaves end of February. 
Source: Newscom - HoneyButterFly 
Heroes comment: This one is definitely more "It's Like That" style, so, I think Grosby Group messed up .
Posted on February the 11th.
New picture from the "It's Like That"video shoot
Enjoy this new picture.  Did you guys noticed the wedding dress is almost the copy of Mariah's real wedding dress from back in 1993.  I know that it can seems strange that Mariah is wearing a wedding dress for "It's Like That", but, on the sixth picture below, the guy has an "It's Like That" pass, also the official credit from the picture agency is: "Mariah Carey Gets Married, Los Angeles, Feb, 09 2005 But not in real life, this is part of her latest video "It’s like that", directed by Brett Ratner."  So, wait and see.
Thanks to Gareth for the picture.
Posted on February the 11th.
First pictures from the "It's Like That" video shoot 
Here comes the bride
Mariah Carey is getting married! Once again the pop diva dresses as a bride, but this time it's for the video of her new single "It's Like That".

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Source: Univision (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 10th.
Mariah on Inside Edition
The tag was "Why is mariah carey running down the aisle in a wedding gown?"
They basically said she is filming a new video to promote her long awaited new album due out march 22 (lol )....They showed her running down the aisle and then at one point she looked angry/irritated and looked like she was going to throw the bouquet....There was no clip and they didn't say any song names....
The wedding dress got the full blown white veil, it is long and from the waist down it kind of poofs out a bit....not as much as the poofy one she wore to the costume party thing, but there is pofage nonetheless.
Source: Jill_MC
Posted on February the 10th.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" listening party in London
Remember guys, there were rumors from a Greek article that LA Reid would attend a listening party for "The Emancipation of Mimi" in London after the Brit Awards.  Well, it was true, James, Michelle, Jack and Karen were among the people who attended the listening party with the media people.  Choose to believe this infos or not, but I personally met James and Michelle, and I can tell you, you may trust these fans about the infos they give.
- The album has 14 tracks.
- The video will be ready for February the 25th.
- They played "Get Your Number", "Say Something" , "It's Like That", "Fly Like a Bird", "Mine Again", "To The Floor",  "We Belong Together".
- "Tonight", is called "To The Floor".
- Tentative plans for a dual-disc cd/dvd hybrid.
- They plan 5 singles.
- There are 2 tracks with Nelly ("Get Your Number" and "To The Floor").
- They played about 2 mins at the intro of the session of "Its Like That" (Urban Remix) which sounded heavy.
Note: Remember, even if these infos are very reliable, changes can always be made by the record label.
Note 2: Remember, "To The Floor" was the title given by Jasmine in one of her articles.
Posted on February the 10th.
Online Exclusive: Mariah Carey Gets Emancipated
Click here to read the interview Vibe did with Mariah.
Heroes note: At the end of the interview there's a link to listen to "U Make Me Wanna", why not "It's Like That"? 
Posted on February the 10th.
Top Net searches 
Have you ever wondered what people look for when they search the Internet? Several sites keep track. They include:
They include: Netscape, Lycos, Yahoo, Google.
A quick survey of these sites suggest that Internet searches follow the rise and ebb of human interest in news topics.
For instance, 'tsunami' has been a top search term at many sites ever since the tidal wave killed hundreds of thousands of people across Asia on Dec 26 last year.
But the most common theme in Internet searches would be about popular culture and entertainment - including adult entertainment.
Hence Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton (above, left), Krista Allen, Pamela Anderson and Pokemon are all among current top search topics.
Source: The Electric New Paper (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February the 10th.
Leaks again???
On a lot of message boards, you can now find the lyrics of "We Belong Together", I didn't read them, I don't wanna spoil the surprise when you listen to a Mariah song for the first time.  Nobody knows at the moment if these lyrics are the original ones or are made up.  It seems the leak came from a lyric sheet from the set of the "We Belong Together" video shoot.  If this happens to be true, you really can't trust anyone anymore. First, Mariah's own fans, now someone who works on the set of the video shoot.
Posted on February the 10th.
"It's Like That" makes #20 on Billboard Hot 100 
Posted on February the 10th.
Trevor Nelson about Mariah
On MTV Europe in today's Trevor Nelson's show "The Lick", Trevor talked about Mariah and the upcoming release of "The Emancipation of Mimi", he said Kanye West told him: "I made a track with Mariah and she didn't used voice variations while she sang".
Posted on February the 9th.
Reaction to yesterday's casting
Defamer Casting: We Can’t Make You Famous
When we posted the casting call for Brett Ratner’s video shoot for Mariah Carey yesterday, we didn’t expect that anyone would attempt to apply through Defamer. But, of course, someone did enlist us to help them make their connection with the type of fame that only a frame or two in a Ratner-directed video can provide:
"Hello!! My name is [redacted] and I’d like work in the Mariah’s new video. I am a birracial spanish model of 21 years of old and I am fan of Mariah Carey. That’s for me a very important opportunity of work. Thank you."
Our days of being an upscale, high-rolling, urban, hip, music video background wedding guest with an edgy ethnicity are far behind us, so we don’t know how to actually obtain that kind of employment other than forking over some money to the website with the original listing. Unfortunately, while he seems to meet the “mixed culture” requirement (props to Ratner for constructing a utopia free of ethnic separation) this young, biracial go-getter neglected to include his headshot, so we’re unable to vet his attractiveness for any prospective casting services. Also, we doubt that his rack is going to be big enough to pass the Ratner test. Better luck next video, kid.
Source: Defamer Casting (All rights reserved)
Heroes comment: Good fan try, but the casting submissions were not at Defamer Casting, but at Hollywood OS, it's why I posted this link too.  In any case, you needed to be a SAG member to be eligible.
Posted on February the 9th.
Lou Diamond Phillips
Presumably, the 42-year-old actor will drown his sorrows in work. He's currently got three films in production, according to IMDb.com. Next up is The Sweet Science with Mariah Carey, followed by the thriller El Cortez and the military crime drama Murder at the Presidio. 
Source: Eonline (extract)
Heroes comment: Not sure this is still going on.
Posted on February the 9th.
Calling out all the fans
Please, request only in your country and your area, 'cause some US radios are taking "It's like that" off their playlists due to over request.
Posted on February the 9th.
DJ Brandon returns to Power 92
I think none of us forgot how this person insulted Mariah and some fans on air.  Well, the guy is back and credits his absense to a 2 week paid vacation.  That's really disgusting, this DJ really needs to be fired and sued.
Please US fans from this area, keep requesting Mariah, even if the guy doesn't put her on the countdown.
And keep e-mailing the FCC and the radio managers to tell them you are really not pleased with his come back.
Posted on February the 9th.
SAG Casting Notices
Mariah Carey Music Video - Brett Ratner
Hey, folks! We're looking for upscale wedding guests and high rolling party guests with your own upscale wardrobe (tuxedos, black ties, sexy gowns, rhinestone formals). These people are good looking model types. Tall and thin types, please, with a more urban, hip, edgy ethnic diversity. Mixed cultures, but with attitude. This is an exclusive, good-looking event. Ages 20-45. This pays $150/12 and shoots this Wednesday through Friday (any one of these days). Submit photos and we'll call you if Brett Ratner likes your look. Good luck!
Source: Defamer Casting - Hollywood OS (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 9th.
Screen caps from MTV Cribs
Remember yesterday I posted Mariah was featured in Richard Branson's MTV Cribs, here are some screen caps made and shared by FreewayII.

Click to enlarge.
Heroes note: This MTV Cribs was shot when Mariah and Jasmine spent a week in July 04 in Branson's very isolated Necker Island in the Caribbean.  Mariah even celebrated Independence Day with her Brit friends at Necker Island.
Posted on February the 9th.
'It's Like That' in Belgium
The video will be send to TV channels on March the 7th. and the promo cds on March the 14th.
Source for the info: Universal Belgium by phone
Heroes note:Even if some Belgian radios started to play the song, we will need to be patient for an official release and the request marathon. The timing seems very good, as people will be able to buy the single when the song will be in high rotation .
Posted on February the 8th.
Mariah's "It's Like That" only #34 on the US iTunes
I know the video is not out yet, but if every US fan bought the song, how can the song be only #34?
Posted on February the 8th.
"It's Like That" video
The video is not shot yet, some fans thought it was done and a second video would be shot this week, well according to  official sources "It's Like That" will be shot starting February the 11th.
Posted on February the 8th.
Mariah at the Baby Phat Fashion Fall 2005
I told you yesterday, Mariah was the Baby Phat fashion show on February the 5th. in New York. I couldn't find pictures anywhere, but today they added this one on New York metro's site.
Enjoy.
Source for the picture: New York metro (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 8th.
Mariah featured in Richard Branson's MTV Cribs
Here's what Monarc21 wrote:
"Mariah just did a cameo on mtv cribs.. The guy who runs Virgin - I think his name is Sir Richard.. was showing his house and Mariah was chilling at his house.. and she made a comment and said did you show them the bathroom? And then they showed a clip of her infamous bathroom scene.. when she was taking a dip she was chillin in the jacuzzi."
Posted on February the 8th.
Mariah and Lil Jon
On his MTV Cribs... Lil Jon said "Mariah stopped by last night and we worked on a cut and she gave me this bottle of wine" and he said "Mariah and Lil Jon yeaah!" 
Source: Kelly
Posted on February the 8th.
CBS changed their commercial
Luis e-mailed me to tell he didn't see Mariah in the CBS commercial for the 47th. Grammy Awards, so, I went again to watch it, and .....  Mariah is gone, which makes sense now, as Mariah's attendance at the show was denied (see post below).  Apparently "things" went fast.  The little segment featured yesterday has now become a collector commercial.  It was the shortest appearance ever made by Mariah .
Posted on February the 7th.
Mariah NOT at the Grammy Awards
Yesterday, according to the CBS commercial for the 47th. Grammy Awards, it seemed Mariah would be part of the special part for the "Special Tribute to the tsunami victims", as she was featured in the commercial.
Today, the mod on Mariah Carey.com's message board posted this:
"Mariah is not participating in this segment. Last I was told she would not be attending this year's Grammy's."
Sooooo, damn CBS .
Posted on February the 7th.
Mariah at the Baby Phat Fashion Fall 2005
According to Barbie's friend who works as Kimora Lee's assistant, Mariah was at the Baby Phat fashion show on February the 5th. in New York.
I did a few research and didn't found Mariah's name anywhere, so we need to trust the person for this info. Among the guests I found, were: Carson Daly, Rah Digga, Amerie, Cam'ron, Dj Clue, Irv Gotti, Jackie Reid, Swiss Beats, Shannon Daugherty, Mos Def, Lil Kim, Tommy Hilfiger, Paula Abdul, Missy Elliott, JC Chasez, Denise Rich, Jojo and of course Russell Simmons.
Posted on February the 7th.
Universal intern reveals plans
Several fans e-mailed me the post a guy made on several forums claiming how he was able, as intern at the main Universal offices in New York, to access to some infos and plans about the legal digital downloads and the cd single release.
1. The person made it up and that's sad.
2. The person is really an intern at Universal and then it's unprofessional to tell anything outside the company.
Universal/IDJ should be very careful with infos coming to interns. It's not the first time something leaks, coming from interns.
Posted on February the 6th.
Mariah debuts on Japan radio charts
"It's Like That" has debuted on No.87 on one of the big radio charts in Tokyo, "Tokio Hot 100" (J-Wave). 
Just go here, click the blue vote button for "It's Like That" which is on the left side. Then when the page changes, just click the button that says "vote" which is at the bottom.
Source: Ayako from PIP and POW by e-mail.
Posted on February the 6th.
A celebration of Girl Scouts' founder 
More than 100 Girl Scouts attended a celebration yesterday in honor of Juliette Gordon Low (aka Daisy) -- founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
During the three-hour affair, the girls participated in numerous activities pertaining to notable Scouts -- like Grace Kelly, Chelsea Clinton, Shirley Temple and Mariah Carey -- including a scavenger hunt and a reenactment of a scene from the former television show, "I Love Lucy." 
Source: SILive (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February the 6th.
Mariah at the 47th. Grammy Awards
Mariah is featured in the add for the 47th. Grammy Awards, this show will be broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on February the 13th.. Mariah is announced to be part in the special part for the "Special Tribute to the tsunami victims".
You can watch the clip in the "Sneak Preview of this year's Grammy Awards on CBS' site.
Posted on February the 6th.
"The Emancipation of Mimi"- 12 songs
Yesterday, Mariah was interviewed by Tigger on 93.7 WBLK and she said that she is cutting the album to 12 songs.
Source: Teresa from HonourMariah.
Heroes comment: This is of course not an official statement.
Posted on February the 6th.
Carey and Ratner in Los Angeles on February the 3rd.
No official news about the video shoot? I have an official news .
Nothing was done on February the 3rd., maybe before, maybe after, but nothing on February the 3rd., 'cause Brett Ratner was in Los Angeles at the "Inside Deep Throat" Special Screening.at "The ArcLight Cinemas" (Hollywood). Marc Shmuger, vice president of Universal Pictures was among the guests. And guess who was there ??? Miss Carey 
Not Mariah.....but Mary Carey.
Do you want a proof ? click here.
Posted on February the 5th.
Some Mariah related infos
Randy Jackson was a guest on the Tony Danza show. Tony asked Randy about MC and sang a little of "Can't Let Go" and said that she was one of the great live performers. Randy told him that she was doing well and had a new CD coming out.
This is a little less MC related:
-There is a Idol type reality show on UPN called "The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliot". MC has been mentioned a few times as an artist the people on the show haved worked with. Steve, the road manager. Mona Scott the president of Violator, Missy herself and JD was also on the show.
 -Da Brat is on a VH1 reality show called The Surreal Life in which a group of famous/infamous people live in a house together.
Source: Desiree by e-mail
Posted on February the 5th.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" Japan Album Pushed Back
According to a Universal Japan source, the new album was going to be released on 6 April,2005 but the relase has once again been pushed back to mid April (maybe even to the 26th or 27th). 
Also Universal Japan are in discussions about if Misty Moon would be included into the album or not. Mariah’s side is unwilling to put it on the album because they insist that the song is just half the length of a normal song, and because Mariah sang it just for a commercial. 
Source: Universal Japan - Love Love Jack - Translation RPN Japan Reporter Koji for MariahConnection
Posted on February the 5th.
New Mariah contest on any South. Cali stations.
Here's what tl2mc wrote:
"I think her video is going to be at LA cause today there is an all weekend contest thats called, "Me and Mariah Weekend"
they say that the winner will be able to hang out with Mariah in Beverly Hills next weekend while she shoots her video for her hit single "It's Like That" on the 11th and 12 of Feb. The promo is pretty cool it starts off with Honey and goes through other songs and ends up at "It's Like That", and it says how our favorite Diva is back and better then ever and that we are all glad and now U have a chance to go hang out with her in the "Me and Mariah Weekend" contest. The contest is also good promotion cause they are playing her song non stop this weekend and it was barely getting airplay like 2 or 3 times a day but now it's everywhere! 
Heroes comment: No Bellagio hotel anymore??? Mariah really wants to keep it all secret and that's very good, we all want to have the surprise 
Posted on February the 5th.
Mariah was in Russia just after New Year?
Music icons paid a fortune to sing at Russian's private parties
Even in the weird world of showbiz it was a bizarre spectacle. Kylie Minogue belting through Can't Get You Out Of My Head for a handful of boozy Russian businessmen on Christmas Day.
The rowdy crowd was too drunk to applaud... or even stop talking as the superstar performed her biggest hits.
But however strange it felt for the 36-year-old Aussie - used to playing arenas packed with adoring fans - to be virtually ignored, she could afford to smile indulgently
For when she walked off stage Kylie was $1million richer - £600,000 for 20 minutes work. We should be so lucky.
Kylie is not alone in agreeing to sing at a private party to swell her coffers.
Hiring Western pop stars for an exclusive performance has become the ultimate status symbol for the elite group of Russian billionaire businessmen who emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union. And they are willing to pay whatever it costs.
Celebrities unable to resist the understandable temptation of earning so much for doing so little include Robbie Williams, who performed for £600,000, and Elton John who sang for £1.2million. By comparison, Eminem is a snip at £300,000.
Whitney Houston even interrupted a concert tour in Moscow and St Petersburg last summer to do a performance for businessmen.
A fortnight after Kylie's lucrative low-key gig, the Russian capital's upmarket Prague restaurant was the venue of another extraordinary party.
Just 40 guests at the New Year bash saw the bizarre bill of Robbie Williams, Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin.
Martin and Carey both got £500,000. Sources claim that Robbie got £600,000 for his 40-minute slot, yet his audience appeared bored and uninterested.
"They thought he was a Russian soap star," explains Moscow showbiz journalist and TV presenter Otar Kushanshvishili.
"The guests hardly paid any attention to the stage. Robbie was unspeakably bad. He didn't even try to excite the audience.
"It was an awful farce, neither the singers nor the audience caring a jot about each other.
"Throwing money at expensive foreign stars shows that you've got cash to burn. In reality, they never care who entertains them." The party ended at 8am and Robbie, Ricky and Mariah - who were flown in on separate private jets - were checked into Moscow's luxurious Balchug Kempinski hotel.
Yet while pop stars are happy to pocket the big cheques, it seems they would rather we didn't know about it.
Despite the efforts of their entourages to keep it quiet, news of the "secret" gig was leaked in the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper. One journalist joked: "It must have been the smallest stage they've ever performed on."
Before Kylie's show, her security team did a rigorous check to make sure there were no cameras. But a party-goer managed to snap her on a mobile phone.
The image may be fuzzy but there is no mistaking who it is.
As Nadezhda Soloveva, head of SAV Entertainment which brokers deals to bring stars to Moscow, says, "I would say they don't like coming, but enough money always solves the problem.
"The only purpose of inviting a foreign pop star is to show off personal wealth. Usually their guests are just friends and people the organiser wants to impress."
Before Kylie performed on Christmas Day, Geri Halliwell took the mic. During her act she failed to drag the party's host onstage with her. Whether she or Kylie knew that their host, Suleiman Kerimov, is a nationalist in Russia's far-right Liberal Democrats, is unclear.
What is very clear is that, to him, money is no object.
On top of Kylie's bumper fee, Geri made £300,000 for just 15 minutes work and was flown in and out on the same day on Kerimov's private jet.
In the wealthy French ski resort of Courchevel, the ruling elite of former Soviet state Kazakhstan were also determined to see in the New Year in style. Friends of the country's president Nursultan Nazarbayev are said to have forked out £1.2million for Sir Elton John's singing services.
According to reports in Russian newspaper Izvestia: "When Elton John appeared on stage, the guests had to admit that the Kazakhs had triumphed as the ultimate hosts."
They even outdid Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich - the Russian billionaire who prides himself on hosting the biggest party on the ski slopes for Orthodox New Year celebrations on January 6 and 7. The last singer he hired was transsexual Verka Serdjuchka.
It seems the mega-rich Russians will have to dig ever deeper to maintain their reputations. But the prices commanded by the stars vary wildly.
Moscow newspapers say US rapper Eminem was paid £300,000 to play a party there last May. But Boney M did a private gig in the Urals for just £8,000.
Even '70s has-beens Smokie came away £10,000 better off when life-long fan President Vladimir Putin booked them for his New Year do at the Kremlin.
In the mega-rich world of showbiz, it seems everyone has their price.
Elton John- £1.2 million
Mariah Carey - £500,000
Eminem - £300,000
Robbie Williams - £600,000
Geri Halliwell - £300,000
Ricky Martin - £500,000
Kylie Minogue - £600,000
Source: Mirror (All rights reserved)
Heroes comment: I know The Mirror is not specially the most reliable source, but here there are so much  details that it can be true.
Posted on February the 5th.
"It's Like That" is available for digital download on Wal-Mart.com for only .88 cents  (US fans only)
Click here.
Source: A very nice person by e-mail.
Posted on February the 4th.
Mariah Carey: Please Meet Mimi
The singer's new disc shows a more personal side. She talks about making statements, watching American Idol, and working for Jay-Z.
by C. Bottomley
Mariah Carey is re-entering normal. After her 2001 Glitter hiccup and its attendant breakdown, the Long Island girl with the eight-octave range returns with the forthcoming album The Emancipation of Mimi. 
Forget the drama and the paranoid Web site messages. Mimi finds Mariah back on track, emphasizing escapism and, amid those trademark ballads, hanging with a mob of platinum hip-hop partners like Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Jermaine Dupri, who produces the snappy first single "It's Like That." Carey spoke to VH1 about writers block, nasty videos, and her pals Randy Jackson, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Jay-Z.
VH1: I told a friend I was interviewing you and he said, "Yeah, Mariah Carey. Where's she been?" 
Mariah Carey: Well, here I am. 
VH1: Where have you been? 
I've been on tour and I've been making an album for a year and a half, which is the longest it's ever taken me to make an album, with the exception of my first record. This is like such a labor of love for me. 
VH1: Why did it take so long? 
I did 19 or 20 songs. I would do something and love it, and I come up with different ideas of people to collaborate with. Accidents would happen that would be like incredible moments. I was working with the Neptunes and I ended up doing a collaboration with Snoop and then with Nelly because we were all doing our records at the same time. That was just a great moment where it wasn't like you couldn't plan it or even ask for it. 
VH1: Have you ever gotten writer's block? 
You know what? I don't know that I've had writer's block, because usually when I sit down with somebody - whether I start singing a piano player riffs to play or they go into a chord progression and I start singing melodies on top - we can create something. That's my outlet and it always has been. But I feel like I'm more prolific at this moment than maybe ever. 
VH1: So what are you being emancipated from? 
I went on a long tangent about what the title meant when the name of the album got leaked, because everybody was like "Mimi? What does that mean?" Nobody understood. 
VH1: It's unusual because your titles are usually one definitive word. 
Right, but everybody started having their issues about that. 
VH1: When you get up to four words, suddenly a statement is being made. 
Well, here's what it is: Nobody calls me Mariah except my mother and she doesn't even really call me that. Me and my friends have a million nicknames that we use for each other, but Mimi was a really personal nickname that only people I really love and care about call me. When I proposed the concept of the title to L.A. Reid, the CEO of Island Def Jam, he was like, "I love that, because it's the side of you that I'm hearing in this album, a free-spirited person." 
VH1: What's the "It's Like That" video going to be like? 
I don't know and neither do you! [Laughs] That's just a saying, I'm not being mean. 
VH1: It's being directed by Brett Ratner, so I'm guessing explosions, boats flipping over and a Chris Tucker cameo.
Well, we would love that. Brett Ratner and I did the "Heartbreaker" video together, which is one of the favorite videos that I've ever done. The best thing about it was that it had a sense of humor. That's the thing that Brett brings to the table. He knows me as a person, so he knows that fun side of me, which is what this whole album and project is about. 
VH1: Do you ever catch one of your old videos and go, "What was I thinking?"
Constantly! I love "Honey," or the video for the song I did with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, "Breakdown" or "Heartbreaker." But there were ones that everybody was always like, "You're about your voice and who really cares about the video?" Which was okay and I'm glad they thought that way, but it's nice to make fun videos, too. 
VH1: Everybody on American Idol is trying to be the next Mariah Carey. Has the show vindicated you as a singer? 
Are they really? Because everybody talks about it to me, but I don't watch the show except to see Randy Jackson! 
VH1: Is it amusing to see Randy playing judge? 
Yes, because I've known Randy since before my first album came out. If it's on and someone's watching it at my house, I'll look at the TV and be like, "What's Randy doing?" because it's funny to me. 
VH1: What did he have to say about your voice when you were working together?
We had collaborative moments. He was my musical director on a couple of tours. We'd discuss things; he's not like, "Oh, I think you should do it like this." He's not being annoying in any way.
VH1: Speaking of old collaborators, were you surprised to hear of Ol' Dirty Bastard's passing? 
Yes, I was very upset. He was a really unique person, an artist. It's a loss and it's difficult for everybody who cared about him. He was totally unique. He didn't try to be like anybody else. Because of that, it made him stand out. His style of rhyming yet singing yet just going on a tangent with whatever kind of ad lib stuff he would be doing in the background on certain records was always hot. 
VH1: Since Butterfly you've embraced an urban sound. As a fan, what's been the most exciting development in hip-hop? 
It's amazing that so many people that I've watched their careers explode, like Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri, [have become] the heads of record companies. It's a major accomplishment in terms of how far hip-hop has gotten. It's really nice, because I remember when I was really, really young starting out the executives who turned their nose up at hip-hop and looked at it as a fad. Now I'm like, "Ha ha!"
Source: VH1 (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 4th.
Mariah's still 12 at heart
Pop diva Mariah Carey admits she’s still a 12-year-old girl at heart. 
The stunning superstar, who is in the middle of launching a major comeback, insists her difficult childhood made her grow up too quickly, and now she likes to revert back to being a kid whenever she can.
She told men's magazine Blender: "For better or worse ... I am eternally 12. 
“I'm stuck in seventh grade. I have held on to that beautiful quality of childhood."
Source: The Sun (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 4th.
Mariah at the Dutch TMF Awards?
A lot of Dutch fans e-mailed me to ask if I was aware that according to a DJ of the Dutch radio "Radio 538", Mariah could attend the Dutch TMF Awards.  I replied to everyone and post here the same I wrote in the e-mails.
It's Friday, all the offices are closed and I can't get in touch with anyone before Monday.  The tickets are on sale starting tomorrow, so, guys it's up to you to decide if you wanna buy a ticket without knowing if Mariah will be there or not.  The tickets are expensive, these are the prices without reservation costs and without shipping costs: 50.75, 45.75, 43.25 Euros.
The Dutch TMF Awards will take place on April the 1st. at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Remember, this is only based on what a DJ said on his radio station.  It's up to you to decide if you wanna buy a ticket without knowing if Mariah will be there or not.
Posted on February the 4th.
Mariah at a Superbowl Party?
Anton heard on Doug Banks' show that Mariah and Jadakiss will host a Superbowl party.
So, I made a few research and there are 3 parties where Mariah could attend.  The first one is "The Official P. Diddy Welcome To Jacksonville Party" on February the 4th. at the Plush (845, University Blvd., Jacksonville, FL), the second is "2005 Leather & Laces" on February the 5th. at the Plush too, the third one is "The Players Gala 2005" on February the 6th. at the Plush too.  The Plush has an HipHop club called "The Leopard Lounge" which has a VIP section.  If you wanna take a look, click here for the Plush and here for the Leopard Lounge.  Mariah already attended parties at the Plush in the past.
Posted on February the 4th.
Buy "It's Like That" on Real Rapsody
US fans, in addition to iTunes, Musicmatch, MSN Music and Napster, you can now buy the legal digital download for only $0.99 at Real Rapsody, the RealPlayer Music Store.
Posted on January the 3rd.
Help Canada out with airplay
Mariah has failed to make the national top 30 for two weeks in a row because only minimal impressions. It would be great to request "It's Like That" to help Canadian fans.
Toronto
http://www.z1035.com/makearequest.asp
http://www.chumfm.com/Music/SongRequest.asp (with this one click the box that says, "songs not listed yet" and just write "It's like that" by Mariah Carey in the comments box)
Flow 93.5
E-mail: request@flow935.com
Montreal
http://www.ckoi.com/6a6.php (With this one, just fill in your first name, last name, age, postal code "they give an example, follow that", and email address, then vote for the song under "envoyer")
British Columbia 
E-mail: Chris@thebeat.com
Request Line: (604) 280-0945
Source: Tobby by e-mail
Posted on February the 3rd.
"It's Like That" makes #24 on the Hot 100
Source: Billboard.
Heroes note: Please US fans, keep requesting and above all buy the legal digital download at iTunes, Musicmatch, MSN Music, Napster
Posted on February the 3rd.
No "It's Like That" commercial cd single in the US
Jesse went in touch with a label representative and was told there will be no commercial cd single of "It's Like That" in the US.  So, please US fans, buy the track by legal digital download at iTunes, Musicmatch, MSN Music, Napster
Posted on February the 3rd.
"It's Like That" Remix featuring 50 Cent played on 99.1 KGGI in California.
Incredible, but true..... this unofficial remix was played at this station .  Let's all hope, they will play the only real and original version too.
Posted on February the 3rd.
Mariah to be on Fox All Access
Date: Sunday, February 13th
Show Outline: It’s the 47th Annual Grammy Awards weekend, so we’ll access some of the nominees including Kanye West, Usher and Green Day. Valentine’s Day is here so and celebs Adam Levine, Avril Lavigne, Drew Barrymore, and John Stamos reveal their first crush and dating. 
In Early Access Chris gets personal with Mariah Carey about making a comeback and Keanu Reeves of “Constantine” is our Spotlight guest. For hit music and big stars tune in to FOX All Access.
Source: MakeItHappen7
Posted on February the 3rd.
'It's Like That' Airplay 
53.301 mill impressions - 5.625 spins:
-2.812 Rythmic
-1.197 Urban
-1.610 Pop
-5 Urban AC
-1 Hot AC
Source: Mediabase.
Heroes note: It's too late here in Europe to wait for the Billboard update, but I really look forward for the stats tomorrow morning when I'll wake up .
Posted on February the 2nd.
News for fans in Spain 
"It`s Like That" hasn`t been premiered on any radio station in Spain yet, so fans over there still have to wait for the impact on radio. According to Universal Spain, "at the moment", there won't be a commercial release for "It`s Like That". 
Source: Universal Records - Mariah Connection Spain
Posted on January the 2nd.
Mariah will travel in Europe in March for the promotion of her single and she will go to France.
Mariah sera en Europe au mois de Mars pour la promotion du single et notamment en France.
Source for the info: Mariahfanclub (French Club)
Heroes note: Remember, I already posted Mariah is normally expected to attend the "Wetten Das" show at the Velodrom in Berlin on March the 19th.  Unfortunately, the tickets are already sold out.
Posted on February the 2nd.
Love Weekend - 11th. to 13th. February
What better way to get into the swing of Valentines Day than to snuggle up with your loved one on the sofa and smooch away the weekend with all your favourite love songs. Music for lovers, or lovers of music, we've got it all here on MTV this weekend. No-one can resist a good ballad, and artists to look out for include: Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Enrique Iglesias, Blue, Lenny Kravitz, Destiny's Child, Robbie Williams and many, many more. We will also give you at home the
opportunity to send in your messages to those who need to know you care on St Valentines Day - or at least to give you a chance to get it on, confess all, and grab your mates girl - either way watch out for those heart felt messages throughout the weekend! So sit back and feel the love, as MTV gets hot and horny in Love Song Weekend.
Source: Luis by e-mail.
Heroes note: I don't know on which MTV this will be shown, as I didn't found it on any MTV sites.
Posted on February the 2nd.
Grammy-Nominated Producer Manuel Seal Jr. Facing Theft Charges for Allegedly Stealing Tires
Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Manuel Seal Jr. faces theft and trespassing charges for trying to steal used tires from a Georgia shop, police said.
Seal, 44, who is up for a Grammy for co-producing R&B artist Usher's hit single "My Boo" featuring Alicia Keys, was arrested Tuesday night on the misdemeanor charges at a Fayetteville tire shop, police said. 
Seal also has produced other hit singles for Usher, including "You Make Me Wanna," "Nice & Slow" and "My Way." He also co-produced Mariah Carey's 1996 hit, "Always Be My Baby." 
The Grammy Awards will be presented Feb. 13 in Los Angeles.
Source: ABC News (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February the 2nd.
Release date for "It's Like That" in Japan
"It's Like That" will be released in Japan on March the 30th.
It will be a maxi single and the catalog number will be #UICL-5018 
The price will be 1260 yen.
Source for the info: Yahoo Japan - Ayako from PIP and POW by e-mail.
Posted on February the 2nd.
Power 92 DJ apologizes
According to several fans from this area, the DJ who insulted Mariah and several fans on air last week, apologized and was apparently suspended from the station for the moment. He said he was sorry and that he hoped that he could gain his head Dj spot back.
People need to know you may not insult anyone and certainly not Mariah or her fans, we can stand up for Mariah . I sent a polite e-mail to the station's boss, but Kinou was banned from Brandon's messageboard .
Posted on February the 1st.
Two videos shot at the same time?
Shayne got some infos and it seems the videos for It's Like That and We Belong Together are being shot within the same time frame.
Posted on February the 1st.
For The Record
Mariah Carey is shooting the video for her new single, "It's Like That," this week with director Brett Ratner ("Rush  Hour", "Red Dragon"). "I don't want to give it away yet," Carey told MTV Radio recently, "because you know how things change, but it's a Las Vegas casino scene. Brett is great at giving things a cinematic feel. We did the 'Heartbreaker' video together, and it had such a sense of humor to it, that I hope to have that for this video." 
Source: MTV (All rights reserved)
Posted on February the 1st.
Interesting article
Universal Music charging video nets to air artists
Universal Music instituted a new policy yesterday to begin charging online, satellite and cable companies for each music video streamed over video-on-demand services, according to sources familiar with the matter. 
The move could potentially mean millions of dollars in added revenue for Universal's coffers.
Universal Music CEO Doug Morris began notifying executives at services such as America Online, Yahoo's Launch.com and MTV.com yesterday about the new plan. 
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Source: New York Post (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February the 1st.
Mariah Frees Herself
"Mimi" readies "celebratory" spring album
Pop diva Mariah Carey is set to return this spring with a dance-heavy R&B album, The Emancipation of Mimi. The record, which Carey calls "the real essence of who I am," was titled after the nickname used by those closest to her. 
"'Mimi' is a nickname that my friends and loved ones call me, so I wanted to think about that and make it representative of where I'm at as an artist," explains Carey. "It was like, 'OK, this is the fun side, the real me, and not the image and the baggage that comes with the whole "Mariah Carey" thing.' It's a reflection of this being a celebratory moment in my life."
This optimism is in contrast to the drama the diva has experienced of late. While in the studio in November, Carey posted a note on her Web site, stating that for a period she had felt "imprisoned by my insecurities . . . For the first time in my life, I feel free and unashamed to be who I really am." When asked about these issues, Carey replies, "That's just how I've been since I was a child. I come from a bi-racial family, and I moved thirteen times when I was growing up. I had, you know, not the average childhood. Then certain relationships I was in were not that great for someone who does have insecurities . . . And it intensifies when you become famous and you're under a microscope."
The first, club-ready single off Emancipation, "It's Like That," was produced by longtime friend Jermaine Dupri. "I'm really excited about it -- Jermaine and I have such great chemistry in the studio," Carey says. "This song to me is a fun party record, like 'We're just going out, having a good time and not being stressed about anything.'"
The Neptunes' Pharrell Williams also helped set the upbeat tone. "It became like a party atmosphere: He was working with Snoop on his record in one room, and with Nelly in another, and then we all ended up collaborating together," says Carey. "I'd never worked with the Neptunes before, but I'd wanted to since they worked with Jay[-Z]. Then when other female artists worked with them, I was like, 'Now I won't be the first girl!' [laughs] It was a fun moment for us, to finally get in the studio and feel each others' vibe." Snoop and Carey were reunited for the first time since 1999's "Crybaby" (Rainbow), which the singer calls "one of my favorite songs."
In addition to the dance-friendly tracks, Emancipation brings the searching ballads that Carey is known for. "I love [the single] as a first look," she says, "but there are also songs with a little bit of meaning behind them." She dubs the "inspirational" record "Fly Like a Bird" the album's "most introspective moment, and the most powerful vocally and lyrically." The pastor from Carey's church, Pastor Clarence Keaton, actually speaks on the track. "So it's a really special song for me," she confesses. Carey also describes the process of recording these slower tracks as freer and "much more organic." "I went in with live musicians, and I sang the songs with the band: I would sing different guitar riffs with the guitar players," she explains, "and tell the horn players what I was hearing."
With more than a few young pop stars taking to lip-syncing these days, Carey's powerhouse voice puts all that "acid reflux" talk to shame. Performing regularly live, she claims, actually helped rather than hurt her vocals on the new record. "I went on tour [for 2002's Charmbracelet], and that got me in a great place vocally," Carey says. "I would do an entire show of my songs, which are really demanding, and then I would take two days off and sleep and rest and hang out -- that was excellent for my voice. So when I went back into the studio, I was able to experiment vocally and go back to singing in more of a belting register and a higher register -- and yet still do the breathy, soft things that I like."
A tour in support of Emancipation is in the works for this summer. But Carey worries about how to keep her fans happy. "I always want to make sure the fans are happy when they leave, and they've heard all their favorite songs," she admits. "And it's hard because I've had a lot of records! But I think once the fans get this album, they're going to want to hear the new songs."
Meanwhile, Carey is shooting the video for "It's Like That," directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, Red Dragon), this week in Las Vegas. When asked if the honesty of Emancipation will call for more of a stripped-down look, Carey laughs. "I don't think people really want to watch a video of me looking how I look when I'm recording -- which is, like, boxer shorts, no makeup and a tank top," she says. "To me, videos are like dress-up moments. We all want to look good, you know."
Source: RollingStones (All rights reserved)
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