Not hard when you bring $10,000 worth of equipment and a gaggle of personal assistants and sound technicians. She hired one boat for her luggage. A personal trainer came from nearby St. Bart's, and gourmet dog food was brought in for Jack, her treasured Jack Russell.

"Mariah is a delightful young lady who loves our eggplant Parmesan," Jacquie Ruan, owner of the superstar-friendly Ripples restaurant, says with a smile. 
Source: Canada Travel Story (All rights reserved) (extract)
Heroes note: Click here to see the Coyaba Villa en enjoy the pics again (I posted them at the Emancipation era)
Posted on June 30

Bye Bye promo cds to win!!!! 
- Bye Bye Radio edit (not the same version as on the album)
- Instrumental.

C'mon guys, vote every day for Bye Bye on Sud Radio and of course on all the links on the promo page, I'll give away Bye Bye promo cds if the track climbs in the radio charts!!!!  How it works?  Very simple, send me an e-mail to tell me you voted, if the track gains spots in the charts, a Bye Bye promo cd will be given away each week (the winner will be picked at random), there are a lot of promo cds to win, so vote now!!!!!!
Click hereto vote and good luck!!
The winner for last week's vote is Alexandra (Belgium), the promo cd will be sent at the end of the week.  Please, vote, vote and vote again, next week a new winner will be picked at random 
Posted on June 23

Bye Bye promo cds to win!!!! 
- Bye Bye Radio edit (not the same version as on the album)
- Instrumental.

C'mon guys, vote every day for Bye Bye on Sud Radio and of course on all the links on the promo page, I'll give away Bye Bye promo cds if the track climbs in the radio charts!!!!  How it works?  Very simple, send me an e-mail to tell me you voted , if the track gains spots in the charts, a Bye Bye promo cd will be given away each week (the winner will be picked at random), there are a lot of promo cds to win, so vote now!!!!!!
Click here to vote 
Posted on June 21

Priya Krishnamoorthy: If your music and videos are colourful then so is your life. Recently in a surprise wedding you married 27-year-old actor Nick Cannon within weeks of meeting him. 
This is something I came across and I quote you, “I don’t think I have ever experienced a relationship of the calibre I write about in my love songs.” Do you feel differently now?

Mariah Carey: Completely different. Yes. And it’s interesting because I have had this conversation with my husband also. Everything has heightened because you really are in love now. Everything has suddenly changed. I feel I had written about those things because I had connected with people like that. I had romanticised about other relationships but they were never what my relationship is now. People wrote to me saying I am an eternal optimist but unrealistic for believing in one person who I am destined to be with. When it actually did happen to me, it was an amazing thing because it answered all my prayers. Lot of people don’t believe in all this, but I do.

Click here to read the entire interview and watch the video
Posted on June 20

The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey (2005)

Her triumphant post-Glitter comeback offered a chart-busting brigade of feather-light, Crisco-slick ballads like "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off." 
Source: MariahCarey.com
Posted on June 20

"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" - Mariah Carey feat. T.I review
From Blender Blog
A couple months ago, we named "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" the best track on MC's recent E=MC² album and while this new remix doesn't necessarily make it that much better, we'll never complain about a breezy T.I. verse. The rapper is in "My Love" guest shot mode here, offering his lady expensive gifts (though we're pretty sure Mariah can buy her own Louis Vuitton). Still, the beat -- produced by T.I. buddy DJ Toomp-- is the star: perfect for your top-down beach drives and/or the soundtrack to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Mariah is in a pure pop mood, keeping her trademark vocal runs in check while sticking close to the melody. A late, great entry into the Song of the Summer Sweepstakes.

- Click here to listen to "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" feat. T.I.

- Nick, T.I. and Eddie in Hawaii
You probably all know Eddie (Eddie Morales), he's choreographer and dancer and you've seen him often on stage with Mariah when she performs.
He posted this picture taken with T.I. and Nick on his MySpace. (thanks Jazzy for the info)

Click on the pic to enlarge

- T.I.'s rap on "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"
Yeah, ok
I know how you like it baby
DJ Toomp

You gotta know I love ya talkin' 
Show you I care I try just 'cause 
10 carats solitaires I buy just 'cause 
I just love you in the nude in the bed in the pool 
And your legs when you move all your booty and your beauty 
And the sexy way you do it make me wanna buy you all you desire times 2 
Like the biggest Louis bags the Bentley and newest Jags and a huge pad 
To make you laugh when you be mad 
Just invite your friends over for dinner and you can brag 
Channel and Tiffany this Versace and Gucci 
That lifestyle like that if you leave you'll be back 
Everywhere you can go they either broke or bring it wack 
Plus you ain't gotta ask where my heart really at 
But you wanna waste time with one of them silly cats 
Go on be my guest though I don't suggest 
It's just so hard to get love like this
Transcript: Heroes of Mariah
Posted on June 20

Choice Music: Female Artist

Choice Music R&B Track - "Bye Bye"

The 2008 Teen Choice Awards air Monday August 4th 8pm est 7pm c on FOX. Click here for more info and to vote for Mariah! You can vote EVERY DAY, so set a reminder/alarm, and vote as often as you can! 
Source: MariahCarey.com
Posted on June 20

Bye Bye promo cds to win!!!! 
- Bye Bye Radio edit (not the same version as on the album)
- Instrumental.

C'mon guys, vote every day for Bye Bye on Sud Radio and of course on all the links on the promo page, I'll give away Bye Bye promo cds if the track climbs in the radio charts!!!!  How it works?  Very simple, send me an e-mail to tell me you voted , if the track gains spots in the charts, a Bye Bye promo cd will be given away each week (the winner will be picked at random), there are a lot of promo cds to win, so vote now!!!!!!
Click here to vote and good luck!!
Posted on June 15

Our "first time" happened in bed. I mean, my first interview with Mariah Carey, nicknamed Mimi, way back in 1999 when she was in Hong Kong to promote her album, Rainbow. Mariah was tired after several rounds of interviews with more than two dozen journalists from around Asia and, toward early evening, she requested that we do the interview in her hotel room, with us six journalists seated around her bed where Mariah reclined like a modern-day Cleopatra.

Two weeks ago, we did it again. I mean, have another interview, this time with Mariah reclining on a couch, as friendly and as down-to-earth and as accommodating as ever, even violating a "no-photographs" rule and agreeing to pose for picture with me after I gave her a copy of my first Conversation titled In bed with Mariah Carey. It happened at a suite of The Peninsula in Tokyo where Mariah was promoting her new album, E=MC2.

Her face spelled H-A-P-P-I-N-E-S-S. Very obviously, she has made it "through the rain," to quote the now-classic song titled Make It Through the Rain which she recorded during a slump in her life and career a few years ago. A song that has become a favorite piece among aspirants in singing contests.

But, of course, the fact that she’s on honeymoon mode explained the glow around Mariah. Last April 30, she surprised the world by getting married to singer-actor Nick Cannon at a sunset ceremony near the ocean in the Bahamas where Mariah owns an estate. They reportedly met in 2005 but started dating only last March.

The proposal was straight out of a romantic movie.

Here’s how People magazine described it:

On April 25, Cannon took Carey to the roof of her New York City apartment to see the Empire State Building, lit pink and lavender to honor her album E=MC2. As he often did, he gave her a Ring Pop candy shaped like a big jewel. But inside the wrapper was a 17-carat pink-diamond ring created by Jacob & Co.’s Jacob Arabo. Her reaction? "He has ribbons around it, so I said, ‘I think mine’s broken’," says Mariah. When he dropped to one knee, "she ran away and got all shy," he says. Finally, she said yes — twice. Cannon, who filmed it all, proposed again to get a perfect take, this time on a helicopter. "That," says Carey, "was beautiful."

Congratulations, Mariah! E=MC2 turned gold upon its release in the Philippines. (The album/CD is released in the Philippines by MCA Music Inc.)
- "Oh, thank you!"

You were in the Philippines a few years ago. How did you find it?
- "Oh, I had an amazing time in the Philippines and I’d love to go back. The crowd at the concert was fun; it was a really, really festive crowd. After the show, I had a chance to go to the beach and that was really beautiful; one of the most beautiful beaches that I’ve seen in my whole life...and I’ve been to several of them. I want to thank my fans in the Philippines for their love and support. Please extend my love to all my fans in the Philippines."

Why did you call it E=MC2?
- "Well, there’s a lot of reasons but, you know, it’s just fun and having a good time, and ‘MC’ is my nickname...and, you know, there’s a lot of different reasons. I like people to interpret it in their own way."

How did the album come to be?
- "Well, it’s just some sort of a combination of different moments, really. It begins with a song called Migrate which has a ‘dark’ kind of a feel; I just love its beat. Everything happens for a reason and E=MC2 is really one album that represents my life right now. It’s some kind of a soundtrack of my life."

Of course, "E" in the album’s title stands for Emancipation (which happens to be in the title of your immediate past album, also a hit), doesn’t it?
- "Well, I say that sometimes when, you know...As I’ve said, other people have a different interpretation of the word ‘E.’ But really, I think it is sort of like a dose of who I am. You know what I mean — as a person and as an artist. And so, that’s what it is. It’s kind of like about me."

"Emancipated" from what?
- "Well, from a lot of things. I mean, I think that as we grow old and we learn more about ourselves, we become a little bit more free. It’s difficult to be free if you don’t really know where you come from, or if you are not in touch with your feelings. It has taken me a long time to get to that place because, uh, you know, I have gone through rough roads along the way. They’ve been amazing times, though. Freedom and emancipation and all those good things are really important to me."

You are such a beautiful survivor.
- "Oh, thank you!"

To everybody, most especially your fans, you will forever be the diva.
- "Oh, I’m very grateful for that. I believe that I owe it to the fact that I’m a person who has a lot of spirituality. I believe in God very strongly but I’m not necessarily a religious person. I have devoted and dedicated fans; I really care about them. Some people that I’ve met, you know, they see their fans and say, ‘Oh, ‘em people are crazy!’ Some people have told me that."

So you are in touch with your fans.
- "Oh yes, I am. When I do a concert, I go down the stage even if my partner would tell me, ‘MC, don’t go down there!’ Look, I like being part of the crowd, I like the feeling. It’s something different. I know others seldom do that, but I do. I love it when my fans show me clippings of articles about me or books and magazines about me. Getting personal with them is a wonderful experience."

You have gone through so many things. How did you do it? Where do you draw your strength from?
- "I definitely draw my strength from my personal relationship with God. I’ve been able to pray my way through tough times and things like that. You know, I think that’s important for people to know that everything is possible. You know, no matter what kind of mess you are going through, there’s always something bright around the corner. There’s always something beautiful."

What inspires you to write songs? Do you write better when you are happy or when you are sad?
- "You know, I’ve written some songs when I was really, really sad; and then again, I’ve written successful songs when I was really, really happy. Some songs I wrote while I was going through difficult times. I wrote some songs that discuss issues that were difficult but that turned out to be something that healed me."

So, music can be a form of therapy as it is with many artists.
- "Yes, it can be. I do think that music is very therapeutic not just for me, you know, but also for people who listen to it. A song can put lonely people in a good mood, you know."

Would you say that you are happy now more than ever?
- Yes, I can say that. This is a very happy time for me. Nothing is ever perfect...there’s always something that you have to deal with. You know, things about you that people don’t necessarily understand, like artists like me are doing what they do for a living. It’s not as if every day is a holiday. I love music and being creative."

You look as smashing as ever. As I’ve said, you are such a beautiful survivor. How do you keep in shape?
- "It’s just diet and exercise. Boring!"

As an equation for surviving, what’s the magic "formula" behind E=MC2?
- "Well, to me it’s all about never losing faith in yourself...always believing in yourself. People ask me all the time, ‘Oh, how could you go on? People were writing you off and treating you like...’ whatever it is...’You would never gonna succeed again!’ You know what, people looked at me like that before I became famous. So I can’t even entertain what other people think. It’s about me continuing to make music or whatever the project is. You know, people told me that I could never act again and I was fortunate to make two films which are coming out this year. It’s all about faith, about God and never ever giving up."

Obviously, stardom hasn’t changed the basic goodness in you.
- "I still look at myself as the same girl as I was before I joined showbiz. I still remember being a little kid. I often tell myself, ‘Don’t ever forget what it feels like to be a kid.’ You see, adults misunderstand kids so much that they forget what it is like to be a kid. I still remember when I was struggling and I had only one pair of shoes. The friend I had at that time is the same friend I have today. She and I would sleep together on a mattress on the floor of our Manhattan pad. She used to help me get waitressing jobs. But I was so bad...I was 17 and I was too young to be serving food. I also got fired because I was listening to my Walkman all the time, to my demo tapes. I was a complete mess in that regard."

How was your childhood like?
- "I grew up in New York...without my mother. She was a former opera singer with the New York Opera and a vocal coach. She was the dominant force in my life because I didn’t have my father (an African-Venezuelan; her mom, Irish) around. I saw my father every now and then but it was my mother who raised me. She allowed me to develop my personality from a very young age. She introduced me to all those artistic people. She was a strong-willed woman; she married my father against wishes of her family. That was in the ’60s when marrying a black man was a no-no. She eventually separated from my father and married a white man."

What about your school life?
- "I had fun in school but I also had this feeling that I was different, that I was a mixed-race kid. I was insecure about my looks. It took me a while to get over this feeling. There’s a line from one of my songs that says, ‘I’ve learned there’s an inner peace I own, something of my soul that they cannot possess. I won’t be afraid of darkness because there’s a light in me that will shine brightly...’ and another line from another song, ‘They can try but they can’t take that away from me.’ Meaning, no matter what anybody says, if you have that power within yourself you get through it. And that’s what got me through everything in life because I had a kind of screwed-up childhood."

During our first interview almost a decade ago, I asked you to describe yourself in three words...
- "...what did I say?"

You said you were "workaholic, insecure and optimistic."
- "Oh, did I say that?" (Laughs).
Source: ABS-CBN (All rights reserved)
Posted on June 14

The BET Awards will air live from Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00pm ET on BET.
Source: MariahCarey.com
Posted on June 14

Bye Bye promo cds to win!!!! 
- Bye Bye Radio edit (not the same version as on the album)
- Instrumental.

C'mon guys, vote every day for Bye Bye on Sud Radio and of course on all the links on the promo page, I'll give away Bye Bye promo cds if the track climbs in the radio charts!!!!  How it works?  Very simple, send me an e-mail to tell me you voted, if the track gains spots in the charts, a Bye Bye promo cd will be given away each week (the winner will be picked at random), there are a lot of promo cds to win, so vote now!!!!!!
Click here to vote 
Posted on June 14

Luscious Pink, Carey's second scent with Elizabeth Arden, is intended to show fans a more intimate look into her world.

"This scent is feminine, flirtatious and fun, and truly reflects where I am in my life now, after an incredible year," Carey said earlier this week. To be sure, it's been a whirlwind several months for the singer — with events including her May marriage to 11-year-younger rapper-actor Nick Cannon and a new album, "E=MC2."

"Elizabeth Arden has been a fantastic partner and the end creation of Luscious Pink is beyond my expectations," continued Carey. "The response from my fans with my debut scent was overwhelming, and I can't wait to see what happens with my second Luscious fragrance."

And Arden feels the same, said Ron Rolleston, executive vice president of global fragrance marketing. "Mariah has been an amazing partner," he said. "She's been engrossed in the fragrance process and marketing from beginning to end. Everywhere she's been, she has shared her first fragrance with her audience. She's done record-setting personal appearances for us. She's been our best ambassador."

Concocted by Carlos Benaim and Loc Dong of International Flavors & Fragrances, Luscious Pink, a sparkling floral, has top notes of Sicilian bergamot, Ocean Breeze accord and sparkling Bellini accord; a heart of Tahitian Tiare petals, lily of the valley and pink peony, and a drydown of bright blond woods, creamy sandalwood and white musk, which the perfumers describe as "a floral melody that is as enveloping as Mariah's voice."

"No one can hit notes any higher than Mariah, and we wanted to use that to inspire us in the creation of the fragrance," added Rolleston. 

Luscious Pink's bottle, created by Jean Antretter, senior design director for Arden, is a pink-tinged pearlescent orb topped with Carey's signature butterfly. The outer package is matte pink with the name in metallic pink calligraphy.

The collection includes eaux de parfum sprays in three sizes — 1 oz. for $39.50, 1.7 oz. for $55 and 3.3 oz. for $65 — as well as a 6.8-oz. body lotion for $28. 

The scent lineup, like Carey's first scent, M, will be sold in about 2,000 U.S. department stores. It will be launched in August. Luscious Pink also will be sold in Japan, and that market's olfactory preferences were kept firmly in mind during the creation process because Carey has "a large consumer base there," said Noreen Dodge, vice president of global fragrance marketing for Elizabeth Arden. 

National advertising, shot by Michael Thompson and featuring Carey, breaks in September fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines, including Cosmopolitan and Glamour. "The campaign has this wonderful ethereal quality which works very well with the concept of the fragrance — the iridescence from the bottle is carried into the ad," added Rolleston.

More than 15 million scented impressions are targeted, said Dodge, who added that a comprehensive Internet campaign also is planned. "Mariah has a huge fan base and we will reach out directly to them," she said. Point of purchase sampling is scheduled, as well. 

While executives declined to discuss sales figures or advertising spending, industry sources estimated that Luscious Pink would do upward of $15 million at retail in its first year on counter. At least $7.5 million is expected to be spent on advertising and sales promotion in the same time frame. 
Source: WWD (All rights reserved)
Posted on June 13

Akon:
Now I know you're gone I know I'll see you again
One thing that I can promise we gon meet up again
Hopefully up in heaven, prayin' that I'm forgiven
For everything that I've done and that I forgot to mention
It feels so bad to be without my homie
And never seen since you've been absent I've been so lonely
Why this life must cycle around like a trophy
Even though somebody took the time to warn me
That you can be with me and it's just crazy
And everyday I'm wishin' that you come save me
And I know a man ain't supposed to cry 
It's taken all the strength in my soul to say goodbye

Mariah and Akon:
Say bye, bye
Bye bye bye bye bye bye (say goodbye)
Bye bye bye bye bye bye (say goodbye)
Bye bye bye bye bye bye (heeeeeyyyyyyy)
Bye bye (say goodbye)

Mariah:
And you never got a chance to see how good I've done
And you never got to see me back at number one
I wish that you were here to celebrate together
I wish that we could spend the holidays together
I remember when you used to tuck me in at night
With the teddy bear you gave me that I held so tight
I thought you were so strong
You'd make it through whatever
It's so hard to accept the fact you're gone forever
I never knew I could hurt like this
And everyday life goes on
I wish I could talk to you for awhile
Miss you but try not to cry
As time goes by (As time goes by)
And it's true that you reached a better place
Still I'd give the world to see your face
And I'm right here next to you
But it's like you're gone too soon
Now the hardest thing to do is say, bye, bye 

Mariah and Lil' Wayne:
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
Bye bye bye bye bye bye (Mariah: The hardest thing's to say bye - Lil' Wayne: yeah)
Bye bye bye bye bye bye (I feel you sweetheart)
Bye bye (Lil' Wayne: we talk too - Mariah: Bye bye)

Lil' Wayne
Yeeaaah
How come they call it goodbye?
How come the good die?
See I just get high and think of the good times
That I had with my pops, he was a good guy
How come the good die?  As I protect my mother
'Cause I'm her oldest son, and there are different worlds
And we in the coldest one, which one did granny go to?
And why do death come?
As my baby ask where do babies come from
I tell her where, I tell her why
I tell her I love her, until I tell her bye
And whenever I, shall ever die, I hope you celebrate it
I hope you never hate it and they say heaven's gated
But I think I know the code and let's get your life right
By the end of the road, that's why I drive alone, down memory lane
So if I crash I hope ya'll remember Wayne!
(Mariah: Bye)
Goodbye

Mariah:
Never knew I could hurt like this (I never knew it)
And everyday life goes on (Everyday of my life I wish)
I wish I could talk to you for awhile (I wish)
Miss you but try not to cry (I wish I wish)
As time goes by (As time goes by)
And it's true that you reached a better place (And it's true that you've reached a better place)
Still I'd give the world to see your face (Still I'd give the world to see your face)
And I'm right here next to you (And be right here next to you)
But it's like you're gone too soon
Now the hardest thing to do is say, bye, bye (the hardest thing to do is say, bye, byyyyyyyye)
It's hard to say bye bye bye bye bye bye
So come on somebody say it with me
Wave ya hands up high, 
Hey, 'cause this is for my peoples who just lost somebody
See this is for everybody, just lift ya hand to the sky
'Cause we will never say bye, bye
Transcript: Heroes of Mariah
Posted on June 13

Entertainment Tonight reported that UCLA Medical Center's employees have accessed and sold celebrities' medical records including Mariah's.
Click here to download it.

It seems they are gonna be sued:
"Kim Belshe, the secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, said her agency is "very concerned about what appears to be a pattern of repeated violations." The state will be taking action against UCLA, she said."

In 2001, a nurse was already fired for another reason, how dumb can people be....
""According to the Times, back in 2001, Carey's records were improperly accessed by a psychiatric nurse, who not only glanced at the then-patient's file but asked the singer for her autograph and showed it to teenage patients. The nurse was subsequently fired."

Source for the file: Moony
Source for the infos: Kinou on our forum
Posted on June 12

C'mon guys, vote every day for Bye Bye on Sud Radio and of course on all the links on the promo page, I'll give away Bye Bye promo cds if the track climbs in the radio charts!!!!  How it works?  Very simple, send me an e-mail to tell me you voted , if the track gains spots in the charts, a Bye Bye promo cd will be given away each week (the winner will be picked at random), there are a lot of promo cds to win, so vote now!!!!!!
Posted on June 12

Feast your eyes on the glare of her album E=MC2 that hit gold in just 8 days here in the Philippines! This season for matrimony, celebrate the success of today’s hottest newly wed as Tommy Hilfiger watches, No Curfew watch stores, Eastwood City, MCA Music Inc., Magic 89.9, MTV Philippines, the official music channel together with Smart and M fragrance by Mariah Carey, Mariah’s signature scent that embodies her beauty, femininity, and glamour bring you the most emancipating party to celebrate Mariah Carey’s success in the Philippines with her new album E=MC2!

The E=MC2 Victory Party at the Eastwood Central Plaza Libis on June 13, 2008, 8:00 p.m.! Continue the American idol fever with Mariah Carey inspired performances from MCA Music Inc.’s top OPM acts namely Richard Poon, Zoo, Dianne Elise, Pedicab, Miguel Escueta and Chicosci! Plus, get the latest on today’s hottest timepieces with the No Curfew fashion show, the unveiling of the Mariah Carey VIP card and a special surprise from Mariah Carey herself! Make sure to come earlier and register at the entrance to get special freebies and the best seats in the house. This is definitely one party that serves justice to the kind of music that only the most popular initials in the music industry, MC can represent. The newest album of Mariah Carey E=MC2 features 14 tracks of pure Mariah hits that includes “Touch My Body” and “Bye Bye”. A definitive take on the unique sound that only Mariah Carey can emboss in the hearts of all music aficionados across the globe! The E=MC2 Victory Party is brought to you by Tommy Hilfiger watches, No Curfew watch stores, Eastwood City, MCA Music Inc., Magic 89.9, MTV Philippines, together with Smart and M fragrance by Mariah Carey, Mariah’s signature scent that embodies her beauty, femininity, and glamour.
Source: MCA Music - Yehey - Pep
Posted on June 11

Update: Mariah Carey pulled another all nighter last night at Sea Life Park where she filmed the remainder of her music video until about 4 a.m. The diva arrived just before 5 p.m. in a white gown. Park security made a sweep of the grounds to make sure visitors were out of the park at the 5 p.m. closing time. Despite the security someone caught most of the filming on a hand held HD camera. Part of the video has Carey on the small island in the dolphin pool. Now that the filming is over Carey and her husband Nick Cannon are enjoying a brief honeymoon at the Kahala Resort. 
Thanks to Tim for the infos
Posted on June 10

Although Nick was with his boys, he didn’t forget his wifey. He played many songs and remixes of Mariah Carey and even dedicated a song to her. “This one goes out to my wife” 
Source: Hollyscoop
Posted on June 10

For her music video Carey is singing “I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time” from the album E=MC² CD. Notable security company Private Security owned by Charlie Long has had three guards protecting Carey and company during the shoot.
Thanks to Tim for the infos
Posted on June 10

C'mon guys, vote every day for Bye Bye on Sud Radio and of course on all the links on the promo page, I'll give away Bye Bye promo cds if the track climbs in the radio charts!!!!  How it works?  Very simple, send me an e-mail to tell me you voted , if the track gains spots in the charts, a Bye Bye promo cd will be given away each week (the winner will be picked at random), there are a lot of promo cds to win, so vote now!!!!!!
Posted on June 7

"At the time, it was conveyed to me that it was supposed to be Usher, Mariah Carey and me," Plies told us about how he laid two verses for a remix to the hit single. "Obviously, that was a no-brainer as far as putting down what I had to do. ... I sent two verses to them. Then I get a call from a friend of mine at a radio station that they was getting ready to go with the record, but the version they had didn't have me on it." 

Of course, the version that went to radio featured Usher, Beyoncé and Lil Wayne. 

"For me, I never allow myself to ever take anything personal in this business," he explained record. "I know a lot of times there's so much political stuff tied into a decision. It was good for me, because I got a call from Usher, and he let me know he was clear about the situation. He loved the verse, he loved the record, but on their end, they ended up going with the version they went with. For Usher to even consider me to be a part of the situation, that was good enough for me." 
Click here to watch it
Posted on June 6

MTV: The T-shirt you're wearing throughout the film: Why Mariah Carey? 
Sandler: We just thought it would be funny if [people in] the Middle East were constantly fighting about everything. The only thing they agreed upon is how hot Mariah is. And it's true. 

MTV: She could single-handedly bring peace to the region. 
Sandler: She's trying! 
Posted on June 5

The 38-year-old has signed a deal to perform at the Dublin venue as  part of a massive tour which will kick off next March. The Hero star will stage  two shows at the revamped concert hall and belt out a collection of her biggest hits.

A source close to the singer said: “Mariah is desperate to play in  Ireland and she can’t wait for the live shows. She is very proud of the fact her mum has Ireland roots and she always feels a strong identity with the place. It will be like a homecoming concert for her. She just can’t wait to make it happen.”

An all-star line-up of big names has already been booked for the Point  which opens in February. Acts include Sir Paul McCartney, Britney Spears and Tina Turner.

Mariah has made a massive comeback with her last album The Emancipation Of Mimi topping the charts around the world. Her tour will also include gigs in London, New York, Cape Town and Sydney.

The source added: “Mariah is a massive world-wide star and her album sales in Ireland have been huge. We’re in no doubt that the tickets will sell out extremely fast and there will be a massive demand from her fans.”

“She also wants to spend a few days in Ireland researching her ancestry and having a look around Dublin. This will be her biggest ever tour and she wants to break all the box office records.”

“By the end of it she will have performed more than 70 dates in some of the biggest venues on the planet.”

Source: Daily Mirror Ireland - MariahConnection
Posted on June 4

" Mariah's nuts
She never got it back
Dr. Dre is done
The Firm is wack
This is some of the shit
That people use to say"
If you wanna hear it by yourself, go on Damizza's MySpace.
Way to go bro!!!!!
Source: BabyRee Europe
Posted on June 4

"What do I know about the video? I know that it's gonna utilize a lot of the beautiful nature obviously that you get when you go to Hawaii. It's a gorgeous place. And I don't wanna be talking about some...to my idea before I put it out there but there's another element to it that's really fun that I don't think anyone else has done yet. So I'm kind of looking forward to that. Chris Applebaum is the director. I've never worked with him, but I really like his work."

In more news from the Chinese press, according to reports from Apple Daily Hong Kong and Apple Daily Taiwan, Mariah was late for 7 hours to the press conference at The Peninsula Tokyo. She was scheduled to be there at 5:00pm but didn't show up until midnight. The photo call only lasted for 20 seconds and each journalist could only ask one question. Mariah said she will go to Hawaii to shoot the music video to "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" but Nick won't be going with her but will meet her there a few days later. Mariah said originally she wanted to invite Nick Cannon to be in the "Touch My Body" video but couldn't make it in the end. She plans on having kids but not now because she is planning to tour.
Source: Bernard - Ritcher - MariahDailyJournal - Andy
Posted on June 4

E=MC² in the US this week
NOW IN: FINAL
#7 with 34,935 estimated copies solded.
Source: HitsDailyDouble
Posted on June 3

Heroes note:  For the info, with 46.81% in, E=MC² had 232,726 estimated solded copies (on April 22), Usher with 46.81% in has sold 276,819 already today.
E=MC² sold 475,607 copies in its first week.  Let's cross the fingers....
Posted on June 2