JULY 19, 2007
"Hello! I know I haven't called you since 1802. Actually, I haven't called anyone. I've been really, really busy and when I do get free time, I'm on vocal rest so I can like get back in the studio for 20 billion hours. So everybody's mad at me but whatever (laughs). I did get a couple of days of vacation in Capri which was a stone groove and I was happy 'cause I haven't been there since I was recording the Mimi record like three years ago. So that was nice for me..." Read this one & more messages from Mariah!

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I'm trying my best to find the time to update. I'm so lucky things are quiet right now.... Hopefully I'll be able to upload some videos this week. Fingers crossed.

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A chart battle is looming for Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson. Jackson will release her new album Discipline, on Feb. 26, Carey's long player, tentatively titled I'm That Chick is due on April 1. And judging by new tracks previewed at a Melbourne listening session last week, Mimi will blitz.

Carey beats, lyrics, and vocal delivery are superior. Mimi's new songs are about love, lust, being played and her breakdown - or her "breakthrough" as Carey describes it.

"Touch My Body," shortlisted as the first single, hints at a new celebrity must have - a sex tape. "If there's a camera up in here then I'd best not catch this flick on YouTube" Carey warns. "If you run your mouth and brag about this secret rendezvous I will hunt you down."

Collaborating producers include Jermaine Dupri, Polow Da Don, Stargate, Danja, Tricky Sterwart and The Dream.

By comparison, the new Janet is geared to the clubs. With Timbaland's successful electro experiments, U.S. urban is moving towards chunkier beats and house.

Yet Jackson's new tunes fail to repeat past glories. Her dance tracks are overproduced, the ballads are banal. "My body's here, it's soaking wet, I wanna give you something you won't forget", Janet sings on "Tonight." "Ain't you curious, don't you wanna know, how deep my love can go? Don't resist the fight, do it all night."

Source: Herald Sun Australia

Australia
Two of the world's biggest music divas will be heading to Australia this year on the back of their latest album releases.

Mariah Carey, who has racked up 17 number-one hits in the US alone and has sold more than 150 million CDs and DVDs worldwide, is preparing to release her album That Chick in April.

Meanwhile, the release of the Janet Jackson album Discipline is imminent.

"We definitely want to get them out here at some point during the year," says a rep from their US record label who flew to Australia to unveil five tracks from each album.

Insider had a private preview of tracks from both albums - two of the year's most anticipated releases.

Jackson's first single from her 10th studio album is "Feedback," a cracking pop track. Another, "Tonight," is up-tempo dance, so think Rihanna's "Don't Stop The Music."

Others include the pumping "Rock With You" and the curiously titled "The Greatest Ex."

Carey's sound is more polished than Jackson's, and there's no doubt her album will get plenty of radio and television airplay.

Timing is everything in this game, so Carey is yet to set an exact date for the release. The expected drop in April will be around the time Madonna's latest album is due.

Although Carey's lyrics leave little to the imagination, there's no denying she has an amazing voice.

Stand-out tunes include "Love You Long Time," "Touch My Body" and "I'm That Chick That You Want."


Taiwan
Matt Voss, Def Jam's SVP of Marketing, gave a preview of the new Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey albums in a special listening party held in Taiwan yesterday.

Voss played some new songs from the two albums which were not played in the London listening party a few days ago.

According to the article, both albums are so well-protected. People allowed to enter the party were informed not to bring any cellphones, or any recording devices. The reason they played the different songs in different listening parties is because if any of the tracks are leaked they will know where it is from.

He also mentioned the possibility of a duet between Janet & Mariah: "They are both excited, and looking forward to it. They will definitely do it one day!"

Source: The Daily Telegraph, Sina, Bandung

Mariah Carey and her pet pooch Jack Junior arrived back at her NYC apartment on Sunday, January 13, 2008 after a warm and beautiful vacation at St. Barts in the Caribbean. Mariah was also accompanied by female Hip Hop artist Da Brat.

All Access, the biggest radio industry information source, has updated its Future Releases lists to now show Mariah's new, still-untitled single as impacting Top 40/Mainstream and Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover radio stations on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (previously listed as January 22nd).

Although All Access gets its data directly from the record labels, please consider this a tentative date until an official announcement is made.

Source: All Access

What's the biz to do when the top-selling album of 2007 was a Christmas project, and the second-best was a soundtrack to a teen-themed Disney movie? Superstars underperformed, and not enough up-and-comers took their commercial fortunes to the proverbial next level.

Still, there's a wealth of highly anticipated albums heading into stores in 2008 and Billboard has the lowdown of which ones you should check out, from the Mars Volta to Mariah Carey to Nas.

Mariah Carey TBA (Island, Spring/Second Quarter)
After one of the biggest comebacks in recent R&B history with 2005's multiplatinum "The Emancipation of Mimi," the stakes are quite high for Carey's next album. Jermaine Dupri, who was behind the "Mimi" success, is returning to helm the new album. "Ms. Mariah is on fire," Island Def Jam chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid says. "I don't want to hype the record, but she writes all her own songs. Of her producers, the most interesting to me is DJ Toomp, but she's also working with Stargate, Scott Storch, Danja and will.i.am."

Source: Billboard

The time could not be better for Randy to release his first solo album, Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1, a title that implies but does not, history tells us, always promise a sequel. The album not only includes the long-awaited return to recording of fellow judge Paula (on Dance Like There's No Tomorrow, the song whose video is being previewed at the Super Bowl, which should be interesting (the video, not necessarily the Super Bowl), but also appearances by Elliott and Katharine on a track. March 11 is the release date for the album, which Randy produced and covers a multitude of styles; here's that track listing in full:


1. "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" - featuring Paula Abdul

2. "Something To Believe In" - featuring Jason Mraz, Van Hunt & Jon McLaughlin

3. "What Am I So Afraid Of" - featuring Keke Wyatt, Trisha Covington & Kylie Dean

4. "Just Walk On By" - featuring Joss Stone & Three 6 Mafia

5. "Home" - featuring John Rich, Anthony Hamilton & Sara Watkins (Daughtry song? Just asking.)

6. "Wang Dang Doodle" - featuring Sam Moore, Keb' Mo' & Angie Stone

7. "Like A" - featuring Crunk Squad

8. "Who's Gonna Love You Now" - featuring Kelli Selah

9. "My R&B" - featuring Barbi Esco

10. "Real Love" - featuring Katherine McPhee & Elliott Yamin

11. "Willing To Try" - featuring Richie Sambora, Travis Tritt & Lucy Woodward
12. "I Understand" - featuring Bebe Winans, Kim Burrell, Rance Allen, Mariah Carey & Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Tabernacle Church Choir

Source: USA Today

Christmas represents the birth of Christ.

It also makes us think of snow, reindeer, Santa, fireplaces, Christmas trees, hot cocoa, skiing, snowboarding, gifts, horse-pulled sleigh rides and other Christmas card visuals. And thanks to Mariah, this is ALWAYS my experience of the holiday season!

I began my adventure in New York at Mariah's home, where seven Escalades picked us- and our huge amount of luggage- up, and sped us to a private air-field. There, two private jets (G5's) awaited our arrival, and eggnog with champers was served to get us into the spirit.

Also joining us on our annual adventure was a new addition to MC's family: JJ (Jack Junior), a new Jack Russell puppy. (MC's original, and already famous Jack (recently voted 3rd most famous dog in the world), this year decided to hang out in the Bahamas at MC's new house, where he enjoyed the warmth of the hot tub and rolling in the pink sand, whilst waiting for our New Year arrival.

We arrived in Aspen to deep powdery snow and the biggest house I've ever seen, with 10 bedrooms, complete with huge flat-screen TVs, real fireplaces, en suite sunken tubs, showers and walk in wardrobes. In addition, there was a 360 degree panoramic view of the mountains right outside my bedroom. On a few mornings, I watched real reindeer just chillin' outside my window!

On our first day, we were in our pyjamas, relaxing with Christmas music, (that's an MC Christmas tradition) and movies and hours in the hot tub, which was outside this year, in the centre of snowy hills and four huge fire-places.

The second day saw us eating all the good things that our chef whipped up- all in front of MC, who wasn't allowed to indulge at all, as she's shooting a video this fortnight for her new album, which is totally off the hook! I spent all holiday listening to it as MC sang parts to me and explained other more slick verses and choruses with double entendres. It really was like the best kinda listening party you could ever wish for!

By Day three, MC threw all the diva rumours out into the snow (and we all know that she can surely diva it up), by sitting me in her make up chair and giving me a facial. Yes, really! From cleansing and scrubbing to moisturising with finesse, it was making me hysterical to see her pampering me, whilst saying, "Sit back and relax dah-ling. I can give you the best facial you'll ever have- you know I have 500 hours at beauty school!"

That evening, we did the annual Denver Children's Charity evening that MC does, where 100 under-privileged kids are treated to snowboarding, skiing, dinner, games and fun, before MC arrives with Santa and his sleigh of reindeer and gives them all gifts and takes photos with them. Many of them have heartbreaking stories and this always makes us count our blessings and put our own lives in perspective.

On day four, we began our annual Brits versus the Yanks cussing session, where I was told that we Brits love us some Americanisms. I informed them that we taught them to speak English and until they could cuss me in their own language, they better keep quiet! Still, I was severely out-numbered so on this occasion, so the UK had to put up the white flag!

On day five, I encouraged our drivers to take me on a picturesque mountain walk, which was stunning! I wanted to take JJ on his first mountain walk like I do with his brother Jack, but he's too small right now.

On day six- Christmas Eve- MC's Pastor Clarence Keaton and his wife Eartha flew in from NYC to give us some Brooklyn flavour, bring us the realness, pray with us and host a midnight service at the local church. (Mind you, by the time we arrived it was around 1am! Oops! He forgave us though.) After that, we spent hours wrapping gifts until 8am, when the kids in the house (nieces, nephews and friends' kids) awoke and got beyond over-excited at the incredibly authentic ‘Santa's arrival'!

Finally, on day seven Christmas Day- we slept in until noon then hit the hot-tub for some Christmas morning champers, as it snowed on us in our bikinis, shades and santa hats. Later, we dressed for dinner at 9pm. The theme was 'red' and we donned long ruby red gowns and diamonds- and bare feet! (No one is allowed to wear shoes on the expensive carpet covering the hard wood aspen floors!)

We opened most of our gifts on Christmas day, but didn't finish finally until 1am Boxing Day! ("Santa" was kind enough to bring me and Mariah an abundance of goodies, including some very nice boots that we both modeled in front of the Christmas tree, that very moment!)

On Day eight- boxing day- there was post gift excitement, more hot tub costumed shenanigans, and our traditional sleigh ride with hot cocoa underneath the stars. Bliss.

On Day nine, I went on a two-hour snow trail along Rio Grande, where I saw beautiful icy rivers and snow capped giant truffles, along mountain waterfalls, which had to be seen to be believed. That evening, we all watched an ice hockey match (my first) and embarrassed ourselves with a cheerleading chant and routine!

Later that night, we opened all MC's cards and gifts from her fans, which were as creative and as thoughtful as ever. (Quick note for MC fans: Please don't write "Merry Xmas" to MC instead of "Merry Christmas," as she doesn't like to take the "Christ" out of "Christmas.")

Then we packed our bags and got ready for Vegas, where MC was hosting our New Years Eve party. Flying into Vegas was phenomena! The view flying in on the jet over-looking the Vegas strip was spectacular. As ever, loads of SUVs were lined up on the private field waiting our arrival... You'll get all that juice next week. Vegas, here we come!

Source: Jasmine Dotiwala - The Voice

Every day from Monday January 14th through Friday January 18th, MariahCarey.com will be giving away autographed Mariah items to Honey B. Fly fan club members.

Source: MariahCarey.com

American pop and R&B singer and songwriter Mariah Carey is fighting back a new Internet report that she has a grudge with Jennifer Lopez.

In the report, a quote said to be from Carey stated that she would rather appear on stage with a certain animal than ever share it with Lopez.

Carey insists that she had nothing to do with the quote and that it was “a complete untruth.” “This is just some Internet gossip and it’s pathetic that people actually entertain the thought that this could be real,” People quoted Carey as saying. “This is another sad example of two strong women being pit against each other,” she added.

Carey has a new album due out in the spring, shortly after Lopez is due to give birth.

To the right is a old clip of Mariah commenting on J.lo. Make of it what you will

Source: POSH bhd, You Tube

"The Emancipation Of Mimi" is now certified 3x Platinum in Canada for a shipment of 300,000 albums in Canada, according to the Canadian Recording Industry Association.

Source: CRIA

All Access Music Group is reporting that Mariah's new single whose title is still to be determined is impacting Top 40/Mainstream radio stations on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Although "All Access" gets its data directly from the record labels, please consider this a tentative date until an official announcement is made.

Source: All Access

Reliable sources have revealed to us that the song is said to be L.A. Reid's choice for the first single from the yet untitled album. We are told that Reid had his staff at Island Def Jam vote between two songs and "I'm That Chick You Like" won by 10 or so votes.

Apparently, Mariah is currently deciding between "Migrate" and "I'm That Chick You Like" for her first single choice!

Last week you mentioned that Alicia Keys was the first solo artist to occupy the top two positions on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. Didn't Mariah Carey do this in 2005 with "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off"?
-George Eng - Brooklyn, N.Y.

Fred Bronson of Billboard's Chart Beat Chat replies:
Dear George,
Mariah Carey did hold down the top two spots on the Hot 100 with "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off," but she didn't duplicate that achievement on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

On that tally, "Shake It Off" advanced 3-2 the week of Sept. 10, 2005. That same week, "We Belong Together" fell 1-4 and "Shake It Off" was runner-up to "Like You" by Bow Wow featuring Ciara, which rose 2-1.

Source: Billboard