Mariah can't stop anymore  Go girl!!!!!!  I'm not gonna post every update, don't forget to check Mariah's Twitter page a few times a day.

- To the studio will be there "all night long "(sung like Lionel ritchie or the Mary Jane girls) depending on how much vintage rnb U know haa
- Some quick replies: I friggin love you too! I can't really define the new album yet but I'm in love w/it and its not called MC3 or whatever.
Heroes comment: I can't believe some fans don't only say they love her and support her, no, they ask infos about the new album, go ahead and Mariah will stop the Twitter stuff....
Posted on February 28

- Waking up. "Good Morn-Ting"(said like Madea) watching my husband in "American Son" on Starz in Black right now. Check it out.
4 minutes ago from TwitterBerry 

- TRYING to fall back asleep but now that I figured out how to twitter from my bberry its like my new lil toy. Lol
4 hours ago from TwitterBerry

- Going back to sleep so I can sing a new song tonite.
5 hours ago from TwitterBerry
Posted on February 28

- In E! News, Mariah's backup singer, Deborah Cooper, talked about how caring a person Mariah is, however, it is strangely tied to the promotion of a diet book, click here to download.

Source: Moony
Posted on February 28

The Weinstein Co. sued Lionsgate shortly after Sundance, claiming it had made an offer to buy the film that was accepted by sales agent Cinetic. Lionsgate counter-sued and the matter remains in court.

Reps for Lionsgate and Weinstein said the legal tangle is completely separate from the decision to drop out of the fest.
Source: Variety

More speculation today surrounds the whereabouts of Precious (née Push: Based on a Novel by Sapphire), the celebrated, Benjamin Bratt-terrifying drama that won last month's Sundance Film Festival before tumbling into bidding-war lawsuit limbo.

We'd really hoped this one would be visiting your neighborhood sooner than later. Alas, Precious, featuring Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, lauded newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, and Mo'Nique in a career-defining performance as an abusive mother from hell, quietly disappeared this week from its prestigious closing-night slot at New York's New Directors/New Films festival.

In any event, it's a 180-degree reversal from Precious's trajectory out of Park City, where news of a big-time deal with Lionsgate, Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey accompanied its Grand Jury Prize. That wasn't the only accompaniment, however; The Weinstein Company soon intervened, claiming that they had a deal to release the film domestically. Breach-of-contract suits and countersuits followed — none of which are yet resolved, we hear, indefinitely postponing Precious's appearance anywhere outside Sundance. 

Meanwhile, a Lionsgate representative told us this morning that the film is on track for a fall release.
Source: Lionsgate - Gawker
Posted on February 27

I'm not saying this is the only reason, but I believe Angelica and it totally makes sense.  Well, on a side it's still good news as all those people will discover E=MC² 
Source for the info: Angelica by e-mail
Posted on February 27

In case you don’t know, Dani and her late husband actor David Janssen — yes, the Fugitive! — started the whole Oscar party business years ago. Eventually it became the Swifty Lazar party at the old Spago. But when Swifty died, Vanity Fair took over the big gala. David Janssen died suddenly of a heart attack, and Dani — everyone’s favorite person in the Hollywood community — downsized to the most exclusive gathering in town on Oscar night.

And so it was on Sunday — and a great relief to her guests, I’m told, who felt cheated last year when Dani took a break because of the Writers Guild strike. Janssen herself remains as secretive as Dick Cheney when it comes to her guest list or menu, but my sources say that Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas, Penny Marshall, Quincy Jones, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, comedian Don Rickles, Berry Gordy, Al Pacino, Whoopi Goldberg — who parked her motor home in Dani’s courtyard, and Shirley Maclaine all dined on Janssen’s homemade fried chicken and signature "monkey bread." Someone said Sophia Loren popped in, but I have no confirmation.
Source: FOX (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February 26

Mariah Carey hooked up Nick Cannon with America’s Got Talent - and UK host Cat Deeley almost got the job!
You have to admit it was a shocker when Mariah Carey’s hubby Nick Cannon bagged the job to replace Jerry Springer as the host of America’s Got Talent. Well I hear that Miss Carey had a lot to do with Nick being hired. A source close to the show reveals: “Mariah was determined to get Nick a big job in Hollywood - and she wasn’t hiding about it. She was running around town touting his talents and trying her hardest to get him a gig on a big show. It helped that Mariah performed on X-Factor in the UK at the end of last year and got talking to the shows producer Simon Cowell after filming ended. She mentioned Nick would be a talented host. Simon had him audition and he was perfect.”

But Simon Cowell also had another person in the frame - So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley. The star also auditioned too for the role on America’s Got Talent but when it came down to the decision making they went for Nick - as Cat couldn’t commit to the show because of her involvement on the dance show. A source adds: “Simon still likes the idea of working with Cat Deeley on one of his shows in the future.”
Source: Dean Piper
Posted on February 24

Seen milling about were Mariah Carey, Harvey Weinstein, Rupert and Wendi Murdoch, Donna Karan, Barbra Streisand and David Geffen. 

“It was supposed to be, like, 10 people,” said Gallin, “but then I invited 10 people, and they started inviting people and by today, I was receiving phone calls from people asking if they could come.”

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King made the mistake of saving the house tour until after dessert, and discovered at the end of their expedition that all the other guests had left. “Are we the last ones here?” Winfrey asked.

Indeed they were. By that point, the party had moved nearby to the Creative Artists Agency agent Bryan Lourd’s home.
Source: WWD (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February 23

Grey Goose diva night
Here's some insight on how B moves. She was having dinner with a couple of ladies. All the while, a massive bodyguard was hovering in the opposite corner about 10 feet away from her. Like Secret Service. Except he was wearing jeans. For 3 hrs this is what he did. The only thing he did.

B looked beautiful. Grey knit cap loosely arranged over wavy hair, fresh face, very low key. But the best...the best is when B ran into Mimi.

Mariah Carey and her husband were inside the private dining room. As she was leaving she stopped to exchange pleasantries with Beyonce. The entire restaurant suddenly had to take a smoke break to watch.  Fascinating.

At one point both their lips were moving at the same time. And they were nodding and occasionally one would touch the other's arm, all while talking over each other. Amazing. 

Even better? While this was going on, Nick Cannon was ordered to stand behind his wife, chatting with a random, waiting waiting waiting, holding on to her coat. Waiting, still waiting, for 15 minutes he’s waiting waiting waiting. Mimi smiles patronisingly at Beyonce, Beyonce earnestly continues yapping, Mimi keeps yapping, Mimi then decides it’s time to leave, and Nick helps her exit the area. She puts her coat on, she seems inordinately chatty, Laura said she was drunk  she’s stopped by this person and another person and she’s the queen now, knowing everyone is watching, and Nick’s kinda holding on to her elbow as she cheek kisses a dude who is desperate to get in there and then finally she totters past us as her security rushes through the foyer surrounding her and ushering her into the car.

We almost died when she made a point of stopping to adjust her hair just as she lifted her leg to get up into the SUV.

And then it was like the entire place deflated.
Source: Lainey Gossip

Ladies Night at Cecconi’s
Another day, another celebrity packed night at LA’s hottest new venue Cecconi’s.

I was there again to mingle alongside the stars. Mariah Carey and hubby Nick Canon looked happier than ever before and apparently earlier in the evening Mariah and Beyonce were seen having a heart to heart and hugging at a table. Nice to know two huge divas like that can get along. Beyonce was looking super cool without a shred of make-up and a wooley hat. She refused to have her picture taken by the in house photographer despite blagging a free dinner at the exclusive venue! Cheeky chops!(Ouch... )
Source: Dean Piper
Posted on February 22

Mariah Proud Of Role In 'Strong And Different' Film 'Precious'
We caught up with the singer/actress, who had one thing to say about Chris Brown and Rihanna: "No comment."
Mariah Carey has known her share of controversy over her markedly up-and-down career (currently on an upturn thanks to a successful album and a role in the critically lauded film "Precious"), and she's never been one afraid to share her opinion on matters. However, one topic had her clamming up on the red carpet at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday (February 21) — when asked what she made of the Chris Brown/ Rihanna situation that is dominating the news at the moment, she was unequivocal: "No, absolutely no comment," she told MTV News. 

Carey was much more loose-lipped when it came to talking about her much-heralded next acting project, "Precious," the story of a teenage girl living in Harlem. Walking the carpet alongside director Lee Daniels, Carey gushed that she was "just honored to be a part of it. It's really something that's so strong and different and I think that it's really going to enlighten a lot of people and help a lot of people." Carey plays a social worker in the film with comedian Mo'Nique and newcomer Gabourey Sidibe. 

"Precious" debuted at Sundance and quickly became the talk of Park City, eventually earning the Grand Jury and Audience awards. The film marks a change for Carey, whose career on the big screen has been lackluster at best. Clearly, neither "Glitter" nor "Wise Girls" was feted at the Independent Spirit Awards — though the former did earn attention from the Razzies for what it's worth, garnering five nominations. 

Carey lamented that she missed the big Sundance moment for "Precious" (at the time titled "Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire") at the award ceremony in Utah in January. "I wasn't able to be there for when he won all the awards," she said before playfully being interrupted by Daniels. "Where was she?" he mocked the singer. "Obama was more important," he laughed, referring to Carey's trip to the inauguration that interfered with the Sundance festivities. 

Clearly proud of the film and all its early success, Carey called the acclaim "great, because I know how much [Daniels] put into the film. And all of us who participated in the movie, we feel so attached to this." 

"Precious" has been picked up for distribution by Lionsgate and will be released later this year. 
Source: MTV (All rights reserved)
Posted on February 22

Most everyone had come over to Cecconi’s. Across from us, Jennifer Aniston chatted with Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. Next to Elizabeth, “Fantastic Four” actor Ioan Gruffudd and his actress wife Alice Evans, commanded another group.

Further inside Cecconi’s, NBC chief Ben Silverman was hosting a table for British designer Ozwald Boateng. Mariah Carey and hubby Nick Cannon were there, along with the mayor of Los Angeles — his second night in a row at Cecconi’s — and more celebrities in every corner of the new restaurant, from Jason Bateman to Peter Fonda to Anthony Mackie to Isaiah Washington to “The Reader” director Stephen Daldry, “Frost/Nixon” writer Peter Morgan and producer Lawrence Bender.

The flashbulbs were flooding the front of Cecconi’s all night — Elton John and David Furnish had already been there at lunch time. It was the place to be. In the washroom, one producer told me that even though the entire star-studded cast of his new movie was in town, he — and they — had all been snubbed by their talent agency for that night’s party. So where were they?

“We’re all here,” he said. “And who cares!”

Pic of Mariah, Nick and British designer Ozwald Boateng 
Click on the pic to enlarge, there's a little 1 more on Rex Features site
Source: E!Online - FOXNews - Rex Features - Pic info: Dennis by e-mail
Posted on February 21

“When Mariah Carey was going through all her craziness a few years ago, I wrote her a long letter telling her how everybody else is crazy — not her,” she told Rolling Stone. “I saw her recently, and she told me she keeps the letter with her jewelry! I love that.” 
Source: MSNBC
Posted on February 20

THR: Is it Lionsgate's film or could it possibly go to the Weinstein Co.? 

Perry: It's Lionsgate's film. 34th Street has a first-look deal with them. There are two brains at work here. There is 34th Street that is going to do more of these "Push" kind of movies, more artistic kinds of things that people don't expect me to do. Then there is the Tyler Perry-branded movie that is specifically branded as simple stories, funny, family, faith-based, no incredible plot twists. It is very important to me to show children what a whole family unit looks like. If you see the worst of what a man can be, as I did growing up, you can also see the best a man can be.
Source: THR (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on february 20

“We’re working on M.C. stuff…incredible!” said the “Rockin’ That Thang” singer. “We’ve got seven songs already; it’s been like two weeks. We’re just moving right along, so hopefully she’ll just put the single out there in the next couple of months.”

The-Dream and producer Tricky Stewart have already written and produced the bulk of Carey’s follow-up to last year’s chart-topper E=MC². A release date for the new album has not been set, but the first single will likely be crafted by the hitmaking duo, who were also responsible for “Touch My Body.”
Source: Rap-Up
Posted on February 18

Push: Based On The Novel By Sapphire, is the story of an abused, illiterate African-American high school girl who is pregnant with her second child by her father. There are no stars aside from cameos by Lenny Kravitz and Mariah Carey.

Yet the movie is now at the center of a well-documented legal battle between Lionsgate and The Weinstein Company. Harvey Weinstein claims his company had a verbal deal with the film's representatives to distribute the movie, but it ultimately went to Lionsgate for a reported $5.5 million.

Why spend money on lawyers to fight over a movie that the L.A. Times called "nightmarish" and The New York Times called "grim to a level that many film executives say they have rarely seen on film"? Because it was only the third film in Sundance history to win both the jury prize and the audience prize for best drama at the January festival, a rare Sundance feat. That makes it as close to a sure thing as exists at the festival level. And at $5.5 million, it's half the price Focus Features paid for 2008's festival hit Hamlet 2, which earned only $5 million at the box office.

In today's tough economic climate studios want sure things, not risks. "No one's going to buy a film they don't think they can make money off of," says John Cooper, Sundance's programming head. 

That's going to be especially true in the coming year. Right now the independent film world is still digesting a glut of movies financed during the easy-money era of the past three years. 

For a while, Wall Street loved Hollywood, throwing cash at almost any decent filmmaker who asked for financing. That led to too many films fighting for attention. In 2000 there were 373 films released in the U.S. Last year that number was 604, but the number of tickets sold was still the same.
Source: Dorothy Pomerantz for Forbes (All rights reserved)
Posted on February 17

What do you like?
I love working with my husband.  Since I'm married, my music evolved a lot.  Nick and me have written a song for my new album.  I really love working with him.  I hope we will be able to work together again, 'cause it's a real happiness to be at his side. 
Source for the scan: Pascal by e-mail
Posted on February 17

Sa, Su 13:00 - 16:00 CET
This weekend we pay tribute to the Hero singer who also writes and defines all her material having had to reinvent herself on several dark occasions in her career.

Always fun, inspiring and creative, Mariah Carey is the feel good artist of the millennium with such blow-out hits as Dreamlover, Heartbreaker, One Sweet Day, Touch my Body and Fantasy. 
Source: VH1 Europe - Jérôme by e-mail
Posted on February 16

If there were a T-shirt emblazoned with "Precious Jones Is My Hero," we'd buy it in a heartbeat. The protagonist of Lee Daniels' adaptation of the poet Sapphire's 1996 novel — about abuse, illiteracy, and the fierce and magical energy of words — is a hero of going forward. Daniels, a magical realist himself, says he slept with the book under his pillow, so it could infuse his dreams and then his waking life with its hard wisdom, its dark knowing. But newcomer Gabourey Sidibe's indelible teen is not the only character suggesting the reach of this rough and jubilant film into a diversity of lives. The variety of characters captures the richness of the "American" in "African-American." 

When Precious' social worker (played by Mariah Carey with powerful reserve) is asked pointedly about her racial makeup, it's a knowingly funny scene on two levels. First, it reminds audiences that even black folk believe they learn something absolute when they ask that question. They don't. Second: because that query dogged hit-maker Carey, especially in her early years. Is she black? Is she white? What's the deal? 

Director Daniels and Precious Jones move us forward by resisting some of the old questions and posing new ones.
Source: Denver Post (All rights reserved) (extract)
Posted on February 15

Though Michael Jordan was his idol and Magic Johnson is the player he is often compared to, neither made the biggest All-Star impression on LeBron James.

"My favorite All-Star memory was seeing Mariah Carey in the Michael Jordan jersey dress," James said Saturday. "Was that Atlanta? Yeah, that's my favorite memory of All-Star weekend. Whew!"

James was a high school senior in Akron, Ohio in 2003 when that performance took place. During a tribute to Jordan, who was playing in his final All-Star game, Carey sang while wearing tight-fitting dresses patterned after Jordan's Chicago and Washington jerseys.
Source: AP (All rights reserved - extract)
Posted on February 15

Daniel’s lauded “Push,” currently the center of a legal battle care of The Weinstein Company, chronicles the world of Precious Jones, an overweight, iliterate, teenager pregnant with a second child by her own father. The films fantastic cast includes Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, and Paula Patton. It 

Lee Daniels’s Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize-winner “Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire” will also be showcased as the series’s first-ever Closing Night feature. The much-discussed drama chronicles the world of Precious Jones, an overweight, functionally illiterate, lonesome teenager pregnant with a second child by her own father. Daniels, working with a script by Damien Paul and an extraordinary cast led by Gabourey Sidibe and including Mo’Nique, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, and Paula Patton.

The complete public schedule for New Directors/New Films 2009 will be announced in early March. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 13. They will be at The Film Society of Lincoln Center, MoMA, and online at filmlinc.com.
Source: indieWire (All rights reserved)
Posted on February 12

The NAACP Image Awards is the nation's premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (motion picture, television, recording, and literature), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. 
Halle Berry and Tyler Perry will host tonights ceremony broadcasted live at 8pm on FOX .
Posted on February 12

More than 70 notables, as diverse as Bill Clinton, Warren Buffett, Ellen DeGeneres and Scarlett Johansson, signed over iPods preloaded with 10 to 20 favorite tunes. 

The first week's participants are Mariah Carey (who chose Da Brat, Kanye West and the Notorious B.I.G.), Faith Hill (husband Tim McGraw and Mary J. Blige), Pete Wentz (Bob Marley, ABBA) and Gwen Stefani (Peter Gabriel, Prince).
Source: USA Today - Tonic
Posted on February 11

Take that "In Touch" magazine ....... wait could this be the reason Mariah cancelled her Tour????

The 28-year-old will join returning judges Sharon Osbourne, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan in the Simon Cowell-conceived (parade of freaks) reality show when it returns for its fourth season this summer.

"I'm thrilled to be working with NBC," Cannon said, adding that network brass "understand my vision as not only an entertainer but as a creative show producer."

"I look forward to working with the network and their executive team on America's Got Talent and other shows to come."

Cannon becomes the third emcee, following in the footsteps of season one's Regis Philbin and Springer, who announced last week that commitments to his talk show and a forthcoming stage role precluded him from returning for another season.

As for Mr. Carey, he does have previous hosting experience under his belt, having manned four seasons of his titular MTV showcase, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out, since 2005.
Source: E!Online
Posted on February 9

Sony Music Entertainment is giving Mariah Carey fans the opportunity to sing their own version of a Mariah ballad and send it to their friends and family in the form of a Valentine's Day e-card.

Starting now, fans can go to www.MyMariahBallad.com to create a special Valentine's Day card with a personal recorded message. Using one of Mariah's hit ballads 'Dreamlover,' 'Vision of Love,' or 'Hero' fans can then sing the ballad themselves or use the original version sung by Mariah. The ballad along with a personal message is then embedded into an animated e-card which can be sent virally to friends and family in time for Valentine's Day.

Sony's Commercial Music Group created a similar interactive e-card to celebrate the release of the "Elvis Duets" CD. The site, www.SingWithTheKing.com, which allowed fans to sing a Christmas duet with Elvis, had over 200K visitors in December and over 40 thousand people recorded their own duet to send virtually.

Mariah Carey's recent CD release The Ballads features 18 chart-topping hits including nine #1 fan favorites like: 'Hero,' 'Vision of Love,' 'One Sweet Day (Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men)' and 'Dreamlover.'

Mariah Carey has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. She made her recording debut in 1990 with Columbia Records, becoming the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Posted on February 9

- Mariah Outside Mr. Chow on Wed. from E! Online (another angle)
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Source: Moony
Posted on February 7

During the press conference, Mariah said: "Lee was encouraging us to go there. He was encouraging us to continue to go as deep as we could and to kind of just throw everything aside and really have an experience... This should be required and the people should have to see this because people that don't know that this exists within the world, they need to be educated about it. And I think kids growing up, seeing something like this, this will change. This will help change and help take us to where we need to go."
Source: MariahCarey.com
Posted on February 5

“TWC reached a firm agreement for the rights to ‘Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire’,” Weinstein Company attorney Bert Fields said in the statement, claiming breach of contract and inducing breach of contract. “Behind their backs Cinetic Media tried to make a better deal with Lionsgate,” he said. TWC has also enlisted David Boies in the action against Lionsgate and Cinetic.

“Lionsgate closed a North American distribution deal for ‘Push’, and the sellers confirmed that no other agreement was in place,” a Lionsgate spokesperson countered today in a statement, adding, “The Weinstein Company seems to have a different belief.”

“We respect Harvey tremendously,” Cinetic partners John Sloss and Bart Walker told indieWIRE a few moments ago, in a joint statement. “In this case he is over-reaching. There was never a deal with The Weinstein Company, there were numerous material unresolved points.” 

Cinetic repped the film, closing a deal with Lionsgate at Cinetic’s New York office late Friday night, according to insiders at the time. The North American rights pact, which includes the support of Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and Tyler Perry’s 34th Street banner, was pegged at a $5.5 million sale. Late Friday, after indieWIRE caught wind that the deal was closing, a Lionsgate rep declined to confirm the sale saying that a pact was premature and still being negotiated. On Monday, LGF announced its acquisition highlighting the support of Winfrey and Perry.

Bert Fields’ TWC statement noted that Lionsgate filed a pre-emptive suit against TWC yesterday. “This is obvious forum-shopping by a party that knew TWC was going to sue,” the Fields statement continued, “We will deal with it appropriately.”

“With this filing, we are simply protecting our rights and seeking a judicial declaration that The Weinstein Company does not have any right, title or interest in ‘Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire’,” the Lionsgate spokesperson said.

An insider close to the deal today noted that TWC was understood to be pursuing a worldwide deal for the movie but Cinetic brokered a pact for North American rights. International rights to the movie are going on the market here at the European Film Market in Berlin via Elephant Eye Films.

Buzz about the suit is enhanced by the recent executive shuffle between the two companies. In a move announced last week, longtime Lionsgate President of Theatrical Films Tom Ortenberg recently left the company to join The Weinstein Company as its President of Theatrical Films.

The Hollywood Reporter noted that the Lionsgate suit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, preceded TWC’s action yesterday. The trade paper reported, “The moves were seen as an attempt by each side to stake out jurisdiction. Often in cases featuring identical parties and issues, the case will be heard in the venue where the first lawsuit is filed; this instance is murkier, however, since both lawsuits were filed on the same day.”

For some, the situation evokes a 2005 situation at the Toronto International Film Festival surrounding the rights to Jason Reitman’s “Thank You For Smoking,” although insiders claim the situation is quite different. That deal, brokered by William Morris, played out after Searchlight announced a deal and then Paramount claimed it had secured a deal for the film. Searchlight prevailed and released the film.

Produced by Lee Daniels, and Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness of Smokewood Entertainment Group (S.E.G.), the “Push” was executive produced by Lisa Cortes and Tom Heller, from a script by Damien Paul, based on Sapphire’s 1996 book. The film stars Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo’Nique, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd and Lenny Kravitz.  The pact is the second collaboration between Lionsgate and Daniels, who produced the company’s Oscar-winning “Monster’s Ball.” 
Source: indieWire (All rights reserved)
Posted on February 5

His next film, "Tennessee," stars Mariah Carey and is due for theatrical release next month. Carey also co-stars in "Push," which has no release date yet.
Source: Philly Daily News
Posted on February 4

Starting February 2, fans can go to www.MyMariahBallad.com to create a special Valentine's Day card with a personal recorded message. Using one of Mariah's hit ballads "Dreamlover," "Vision of Love," or "Hero" fans can then sing the ballad themselves or use the original version sung by Mariah. The ballad along with a personal message is then embedded into an animated e-card which can be sent virally to friends and family in time for Valentine's Day.
Source: MCarey.com - Sony
Posted on February 3

They could be about your current love, an old flame, a horrible break-up, a wonderful new relationship, your favorite Mariah romance tune, or anything else having to do with the topsy-turvy world of romantic endeavors. The comments must be 50 words or less. 

The contest ends on February 16 at Noon.  Good Luck! 
Source: MariahCarey.com
Posted on February 3

Studio Acquires North American Distribution Rights From Smokewood Entertainment Group And Reunites With Academy Award(R) Winning Monster's Ball Producer Daniels

LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE: LGF), a leading next generation studio, announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to 2009 Sundance Film Festival sensation PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE. Directed by Lee Daniels (SHADOWBOXER), PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, only the third film in Festival history to do so. Star Mo'Nique was honored with a Special Jury Prize for acting. PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE was produced by Daniels, and Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness under their Smokewood Entertainment Group (S.E.G.) banner; Lisa Cortes and Tom Heller were executive producers. The screenplay was written by Damien Paul, based on Sapphire's 1996 book. PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE stars newcomer Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe, Paula Patton (DEJA VU), Mo'Nique (SHADOWBOXER), Grammy(R) Award-winning artist Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd ("30 Rock") and Grammy(R) Award-winning artist Lenny Kravitz. The deal marks the second collaboration between Lionsgate and Daniels, who produced the studio's Academy Award(R)-winning MONSTER'S BALL. The announcement was made by Jason Constantine, Lionsgate President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions.

In an unprecedented partnership, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry will support Lionsgate's distribution of PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE, through their respective motion picture companies, Harpo Films and 34th Street Films. It will be the first film affiliated with Perry's 34th Street banner. 

"PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE is an extraordinary film about taking hold of life; to watch it is to be galvanized and uplifted," said Constantine. "MONSTER'S BALL introduced Lee as a gifted producer; we believe PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE firmly establishes him as one of America's finest directors."

Said Daniels, "I know from my MONSTER'S BALL experience that PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE has found the best home possible. I'm really looking forward to working again with smart, innovative friends at Lionsgate."

Commented Winfrey, "I've never seen anything like it. The moment I saw PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE, I knew I wanted to do whatever I could to encourage other people to see this movie. The film is so raw and powerful - it split me open." 

Added Perry, "I am honored to join Oprah Winfrey and Lionsgate in releasing Lee Daniels' exceptional film. I was immensely moved by PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE, and wanted to do whatever I could to help others share in its redemptive experience. Lionsgate is the ideal studio to shepherd this artistically courageous film to market."

"We like to work with filmmakers who harness instinct and vision to compelling projects, creating motion pictures that resonate emotionally with an audience. That is why we chose PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE," said Sarah Siegel-Magness, managing partner of S.E.G. 

PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE is the second film directed by Daniels, following 2006's SHADOWBOXER. Daniels made motion picture history with his first film as a producer, MONSTER'S BALL, becoming the first African-American sole producer of an Academy Award-winning, substantial critical and box office success. The film garnered Halle Berry the 2002 Academy Award(R) for Best Actress and also received a nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Daniels subsequently produced the award-winning drama THE WOODSMAN and the recent TENNESSEE, which was funded by S.E.G. in its first collaboration with Lee Daniels Entertainment. S.E.G. fully financed PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE. 

The deal was negotiated by Eda Kowan, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Wendy Jaffe, Executive Vice President Business & Legal Affairs, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, and Constantine on behalf of Lionsgate; Cinetic sold the film and negotiated the deal on behalf of S.E.G. and Lee Daniels in close collaboration with attorneys Roger Arar and Craig Emanuel at Loeb & Loeb, Sloss Eckhouse Brennan, and Jonathan Gray of Gray Krauss.

FILM SYNOPSIS (Courtesy Of Sundance Institute) 

With sheer audacity and utter authenticity, director Lee Daniels tackles PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE and creates an unforgettable film that sets a new standard for cinema of its kind. Precious Jones (Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe) is a high-school girl with nothing working in her favor. She is pregnant with her father's child - for the second time. She can't read or write, and her schoolmates tease her for being fat. Her home life is a horror, ruled by a mother (Mo'Nique) who keeps her imprisoned both emotionally and physically. Precious's instincts tell her one thing: if she's ever going to break from the chains of ignorance, she will have to dig deeply into her own resources. Don't be misled - PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE is not a film wallowing in the stillness of depression; instead, it vibrates with the kind of energy derived only from anger and hope. The entire cast are amazing; they carry out a firestorm of raw emotion. Daniels has drawn from them inimitable performances that will rivet you to your seat and leave you too shocked to breathe. If you passed Precious on the street, you probably wouldn't notice her. But when her story is revealed, as Daniels does in this courageous film, you are left with an indelible image of a young woman who - with creativity, humor, and ferocity - finds the strength to turn her life around. 
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Posted on February 2

Project reteams Lionsgate and Daniels for the first time since “Monster’s Ball.” 

“Push” revolves around an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem who is about to give birth to her second child when she is accepted into an alternative school.

“I’ve never seen anything like it. The moment I saw ‘Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire,’ I knew I wanted to do whatever I could to encourage other people to see this movie. The film is so raw and powerful--it split me open,” Winfrey said.

Winfrey and Perry will promote “Push” through their respective film companies, Harpo Films and 34th Street Films.

Lionsgate prexy of acquisitions and co-productions Jason Constantine announced the deal.
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Posted on February 2

Grammy Charity Auction: Celebrity Diva Signed Daisy Rock Electric Guitar

This electrifying purple Daisy Rock guitar was signed by four of the greatest divas of pop music, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Taylor Swift while backstage at the GRAMMY® Nominations Live Concert on Dec. 3, 2008 in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles where they each performed at the Nokia Theatre. Christina, Mariah and Taylor all personalized their signatures with a heart, while Celine wrote “Love, Celine Dion, oxo…”
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Posted on February 2

The one-block stretch of South Pecan Street was closed to traffic and promptly at 3:30pm, the video shooting commenced with a scene showing Mariah on a house porch singing. Below you will find the description of each of the scenes filmed, in the sequence that they were shot (not necessarily the sequence in which they will appear in the video). Director Nick called it a day at 10:00pm.

Scene 1: Mariah is on the porch singing. At the end of the song, Rachel, Mariah's friend and choreographer enters the scene, hands her a puppy and she pets it.
Scene 2: Mariah gets ice cream with two kids. The-Dream, driving a flashy sports car, passes by the neighborhood and sees Mariah and she joins him in the car.
Scene 3: The-Dream and Mariah sing in the street. People from the neighborhood join in the scene.
Scene 4: Skit. Mariah is seen cooking, and gets into a fight with The-Dream in the kitchen talking about unpaid bills, among other things. (We think that the skit will be a prelude to the music video)
Scene 5: Mariah is singing in the bedroom.

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Source: MariahDailyJournal - Andy, Ronald, Lena by e-mail
Posted on February 1