NEWS/UPDATES

SKULL REACHESBILLBOARD CHARTS // JULY 23RD, 2007 // SOURCE: RASHMI

Reggae artist, Skull debuted this week on Billboard with his first single, "Boom Di Boom Di" at number 16 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart and number 31 on the Hot Singles Sales chart. "Boom Di Boom Di" is buzzing in the clubs in Jamaica, getting spins on Irie FM, has an accompanying 3D animated music video which was recently added on MTV Tempo in the Caribbean, is gaining steam in the U.S. and on MTV Base in the UK.

Skull`s single "Boom Di Boom Di", which is available on iTunes will be followed next month by a maxi single, which includes three tracks including, "Hey You", the blazing hot club burner produced by Kardinal Offishall and Solitair.

While sipping Cristal, Mariah Carey whose brother Morgan manages Skull was quoted as saying, "I think Skull is a great artist and I love his music, I hope people support him.”

WILL.I.AM GETS FUNKY // JULY 23RD, 2007 // SOURCE: RWD MAGAZINE

We’re just back from Los Angeles, California, USA, where we spent some quality time with Mr will i am, he of Black Eyed Peas fame. Live and direct from his home studio in LA, Mr Am played us cuts from his brand new album, Songs About Girls. As well as hard-knock hip hop, we couldn’t help notice a sound that seemed more familiar from our own home turf.

"I’ve been over in London a lot recently, and I’ve just been really into the funky house sound," said will. "It’s so great to party to, and that’s the feeling I wanted to bring to my album, so I was definitely inspired by funky house. I love it."

We can tell you the record sounds absolutely massive. With beats by will, Polow Tha Don and someone else who I actually can’t remember (need to check that tape!), Songs About Girls is over-big. While the guest stars are limited to just Snoop Dizzle, will has become one of the world’s biggest producers of late, producing tracks for Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.

He even gave us a sneak peak of two brand new tracks by certain superstars - but we promised not to spill the beans! Wouldn’t want to get in any trouble....

SINGER PREPARES FOR STUDIO ONSLAUGHT // JULY 23RD, 2007 // SOURCE: LONDONNET

Mariah Carey has apologised for neglecting her fans.

The `Glitter’ star posted a voice message on her website telling fans she has been working for "20 billion hours" to get her new album out by the end of the year.

Mariah said: "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."

The 32-year-old star said she was excited about her new film `Tennessee’ and that she has written 10 songs and is working hard on her new album.

The `Hero’ singer also complained she is on a strict diet and exercise regime which she hates.

Mariah moaned: "I’m on a diet which means I can’t eat anything good and my trainer has been working me really hard even when I come back from spending 80 billion hours in the studio."

"But it’s for my own good so we love her really."

MARIAH RECORDING NEW ALBUM // JULY 23RD, 2007 // SOURCE: TAKE 40 AUSTRALIA

Pop diva Mariah Carey’s comeback is on the rise. The singer left a voicemail message on her website on Wednesday telling fans that she is recording a few new tracks which she hopes to be a "stone groove smash hit wonder".

Mariah also indicated that she’ll be "hauled up in the studio for the next few months" working on her next album, which she hopes to have out by the end of this year.

Video of the Week // JULY 22ND, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

Boy (I Need You) (Live at BET)

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"I FEEL IT" TIDBIT // JULY 22ND, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

Two stations in America have been playing "I Feel It," leading to the track generating 0.561 million impressions:

WERQ-FM - Baltimore
Spins: 24 Spins
Audience: 0.548 million impressions

WOWI-FM - Norfolk
Spins: 1 Spin
Audience: 0.013 million impressions

MARIAH CAREY MOVING TO ATLANTA FOR NEW ALBUM // JULY 22ND, 2007 // SOURCE: Entertainment Wise UK

Mariah Carey is relocating to Atlanta to finish recording the follow-up to her last smash-hit album.

The diva scored one of the biggest selling LPs of 2005 with her comeback album ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’, and now hopes to have the follow up ready by the end of the year.

She says, “I’m heading to Atlanta to work with on a stone groove, smash-hit wonder - or at least a stone groove, hopefully.

“I’ll be holed up in the studio working on things for the next few months."

Year-To-Date SoundScan Album Sales // JULY 22ND, 2007 // SOURCE: JRKING, MARIAH DAILY JOURNAL

According to SoundScan's year-to-date album sales through July 15, 2007, The Emancipation of Mimi has scanned 49,595 (latest weekly sales were 986 units). Below, find sales comparisons for Mariah's other albums: the first 28 weeks this year versus the same period last year (in parenthesis). Merry Christmas sells in the Fall, and probably will end up as Mariah's biggest catalog seller for the year.

1. Greatest Hits: 37,705 (70,145)
2. #1s: 13,970 (21,800)
3. Remixes: 6,115 (10,985)
4. Music Box: 5,150 (4,840)
5. Butterfly: 3,840 (8,400)
6. Glitter: 3,300 (9,965)
7. Charmbracelet: 2,755 (7,010)
8. Daydream: 2,690 (3,205)
9. Mariah Carey: 2,205 (2,820)
10. Rainbow: 2,010 (4,840)
11. Merry Christmas: 1,085 (2,440)
12. Emotions: 997 (942)
13. MTV Unplugged EP: 575 (545)

LIL L.O.V.E. NEWS & REQUEST INFO // JULY 19TH, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

LIL L.O.V.E UPDATE: IMPRESSIONS SLIP AGAIN
"Lil Love" currently has 1,863 spins which divide as follows:

Rhythmic: 1,436 spins
Pop: 215 spins
Urban: 210 spins
Total Audience Impressions: 9.348 million

REQUEST INFO
Impressions keep slipping, and slipping so we really need to work hard for Mariah and get requesting!!!

Pick up the phone and request the video: Call (1-800-617-LIVE) between 5:30 and 6:00pm Eastern Time on weekdays.
Request via e-mail to [videolink@bet.com] & ask for the "Lil Love" video be added to their playlist.

Vote Online Here: [Bet Online]

The video has now also aired on MTV TRL and charted at #10. So pick up the phone and dial 1-800-342-5688 between:

9:30am & 10:00am (PST)
10:30am & 11:00am (MST)
11:30am & 12:00pm (CST)
12:30pm & 1:00pm (EST)

Vote Online Here: [MTV TRL Online]

JOHNTA AUSTIN INTERVIEW // JULY 19TH, 2007 // SOURCE: dj booth

DJ Booth recently interviewed Johnta Austin:

DJBooth: He can make the timing perfect right? Take us through your songwriting process, do you write differently when you’re writing for yourself as opposed to when you’re writing for other artists?

Austin: It’s a little bit of a different process…well the process is the same but the conceptualizing is a little different. When I work with someone like Mariah I try to assist them in what they want to say to the people, and try to help bring their vision and their ideas to life and assist them any way I can. When I’m writing for myself I have an idea of who I am as an artist and what I want to say. I’m a real fun guy and I like to have a good time, I try to create an escape in my music as far as Johnta Austin the artist goes. So conceptually I take a different approach, but as far as the process goes of trying to tell a story it’s the same across the board.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM: FAB OR FLOP // JULY 19TH, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky, daily mail

I remember watching Victoria and David being interviewed by Ali G years ago at the height of her Spice Girls fame.

"When Brooklyn grows up," asked the comic, "do you want him to be a footballer like his dad, or a singer like...Mariah Carey?"

Without missing a beat, Posh came back: "I’d like him to be a footballer like his dad, and when I grow up I’d like to be a singer like Mariah Carey."

Victoria is not just funny, but also admirable. You can’t fail to be impressed by her incredible drive.

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New Voice Message from Mariah! // JULY 19TH, 2007 // SOURCE: mariahcarey.com

Earlier today, Mariah called to say "Hello" and fill us in on the latest news, check out the transcript below:

Transcript
"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.

Anyway, I was just sitting here and I was looking through some fan books and like letters and stuff that I've gotten from you guys over the years and I was like, you know, reminiscing and just realizing how stellar you are and how funny. Some of you guys are stone comedians you do know this, right? (laughs). So funny you are and how happy you make me and I decided that I needed to give you a nice call to check in and tell you that everything is flantastic.

Let's see what's going on. I'm not allowed to talk about Tennessee because they want the performance to speak for itself and everything like that but that is obviously something that I'm excited about. What can I talk about? Let's think. I'm very, very, very excited about how the fragrance came out. Remember I was telling you that it was like I had so much fun you know working on it and stuff like that and so it's really, I'm very looking forward to seeing how you guys like it, should be in stores by September and hopefully you like it as much as I do.

And yeah, last but not least, the nice songs that I've been working on, I quite enjoy them. I've written my 10th so far and like about...and I guess I'm going to Atlanta next week to work with JD so that should be a stone groove/hit wonder or at least a stone groove, hopefully (laughs). But that's about it. I'm trying to get the record out this year so I'm gonna be holed up in the studio for like the next few months and I will see you when I'm done. Also, the other bleakness is my trainer is living with me and it's bleak because I can't eat anything good and she makes me workout after I've been in the studio for like 80 trillion hours but whatever. We love her, and we love everybody.

So I will check in again but please don't take it personally if it's like a little bit sporadic because it's just because I'm working and I'm trying hard to get the nice album out by the end of this year. That is the goal. So I'm gonna wrap it up now but I love you as always. Love you, appreciate you, and I enjoy you and I will chat with you soon. Bye!"

"NEW PICTURE - PROMO FOR "M" BY MARIAH CAREY // JULY 17TH, 2007 // SOURCE: LAST.FM, THE BUTTERFLY ROOM

Posted on Last,FM, this beautiful image is reportedly a new promo image for "M by Mariah Carey".

**Edit: Well, now I realized its actually a fake. Maybe I got a bit too excited and didnt really LOOK @ the pic lol. Still I really, really like it so would've posted it anyway. Apparently its fan made. Well, whoever made it is really talented.**

"WHEN I FEEL IT" DOWNLOAD // JULY 15TH, 2007 // SOURCE: derli

Thanks to Derli for sending in the full version for us all to enjoy!

When I Feel It
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Video: 20 Most Expensive Celeb Weddngs // JULY 15TH, 2007 // SOURCE: mariah daily

This was the premiere of the new E! show: "Forbes' 20 Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings" last night.

Forbes' 20 Most Expensive Celeb Weddings - E! July 14, 2007
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Transcript:
A real-life fairy tale inspired the 1993 wedding of couple no. 18. The king of the music business Tommy Mottola and singing diva Mariah Carey wouldn't have it any other way.

E! TV: "Mariah Carey is said to have really worked hard to model her wedding after the royal wedding between Princess Diana and Prince Charles."

Mariah's $25,000 customed-Vera Wang gown had a jewelled bodice, a 10-foot long veil and 27-foot long train that required six attendants to carry.

Vera Wang, Fashion Designer: "I know that she was actually trying Princess Diana. You really have to be in a proper venue for a dress of that theatricality and that importance. I mean, it was in St. Patrick's Cathedral and there is a length of aisle there that makes it valid in terms of drama."

The look was completed with a pair of $1,000 shoes. The bride's something-old was a heirloom diamond and pearl tiara redesigned to match the one worn by Princess Diana on her wedding day.

Marc Shapiro, Author: "They spent thousands and thousands of dollars. I mean, if you can imagine a wedding party that included both Dick Clark and Ozzie Osbourne. It's like total fantasyland."

The fantasy also included a regal guest list with Hollywood royalty like Billy Joel, Christie Brinkley, and Robert de Niro. So that's $25,000 for the gown, $1,000 for the shoes, and all those little items like food, champagne and flowers. Total cost of Mariah and Tommy's royal wedding? $500,000. Wow, too bad they followed in Charles and Diana's' footsteps in divorce in 1998. Who has the custody of the shoes?

"Lil L.O.V.E." Goes For Adds at CHR/Pop Radio // JULY 15TH, 2007 // SOURCE: fmqb

The Friday Morning Quarterback has updated its Available For Airplay to now list Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "Lil L.O.V.E." featuring Mariah Carey & Bow Wow as going for adds on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at CHR/POP (Mainstream) radio format.

MARIAH TIDBIT // JULY 15TH, 2007 // SOURCE: The Miami Herald

One Rigoletto ad mentioned that Mariah Carey’s soprano mother used to sing the opera’s arias around the house when the pop singer was little -- as if that reference carried more weight than Verdi’s powerful work.

Goldberg concedes that the Mariah Carey reference "was a little bit of a stretch," but says that it in no way cheapened or demeaned what was presented. "We weren’t changing what was on the stage or diluting the product," he says. ``We were just trying to find different ways to find points of entry for new audience members."

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working with mariah// july 11th, 2007 // SOURCE: Rashmi

Like most creative people Mahogany moves at a moderate pace of his own and still manages a way to write music with superstar songwriter Mariah Carey for her 2005 Japanese LP. With songs entitled "Sprung" and "Feeling it" look forward to a dynamite outcome. Expect to hear more from Mahogany as he works closely with EMI music publishing executive, Big Jon Platt to maximize the innate potential of this remarkable producer songwriter he signed in 2002.

Everyone wants to know about the song `I Feel It’ that you produced for Mariah Carey that was on her last album, The Emancipation Of Mimi. Why wasn’t it on the platinum deluxe edition?
I have no idea to be honest. Everyone asked that. I think that the song is great and it just would have stood out on the album which is a good thing but when you’re making an album, you want it to flow a certain way. There are a lot of great songs on her album that I feel the record company wanted the audience to pay attention to. The tracks I produce had more of a soulful element and the album turned out to be a clean and polished album. "Sprung" was very energetic there is no other song on the album that sounds like that, and the same with "I Feel It" it’s so soulful you would want the whole album to be like that. That’s just my take on it.

How did you get into contact with MC?
A friend of mine name Roxstarr (on Myspace as "The Anti Corp") came to me and told me that his friend just got the job as Mariah’s day to day manager A&R. I was camped out at Sony Studios in New York making tracks everyday, and her A&R Mark SudacK came by to pick up a CD from me and I had just created "Sprung" so I passed the CD over to him. A week or two later he called and said Mariah loved the track, and the rest is history.

What was it like being in the studio with MC?
Super cool. She’s very creative. We listened to records I had with me, took pictures and just enjoyed the moment. Me and Mariah sat down and made like 10 beats together in 3 days with hardly any sleep. The vibe was powerful. When that happens you really dont want to go to sleep `cause you’ll feel like you missed some music magic in the studio.

Did you both talk about much with each other?
Plans on how we want to work together on more songs. Mariah is very down to earth and it was like I knew her already. She has a good spirit.

Are there plans for you to work with her on the album she’s doing now?
I’m submitting tracks right now bouncing ideas around.

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I Feel It Lyrics// july 11th, 2007 // SOURCE: mariah journal

Here we go again (spoken)

I don't wanna let you in (spoken)
But you know what happens (spoken)
When I, when I,
When I feel it.

I feel it deep inside,
I feel it come alive,
Here comes that feeling again.

I feel it deep inside,
I feel it come alive,
Here comes that feeling again.

Keep telling you it's over,
But boy here we go again.
You say 'I'm coming over'
'Cause you know I'll let you in.
So sly and so persuasive,
I don't wanna let you win,
But my respect's diminishing
And then I go
When I, when I,
When I feel it.

I feel it deep inside,
I feel it come alive,
Here comes that feeling again.

I feel it deep inside,
I feel it come alive,
Here comes that feeling again.

Keep trying to convince myself
You ain't no good for me,
Make futile resolutions
That I'm gonna let you be
But everytime you come back,
My defenses start to wane,
And I can hardly break away
And then I go
When I, when I,
When I feel it.

I feel it deep inside,
I feel it come alive,
Here comes that feeling again.

I feel it deep inside,
I feel it come alive,
Here comes that feeling again.

Here it comes again boy,
And I feel it, and I feel it!
Here comes that feeling again.

Mariah Carey Shows Off Her Fabulous Self // july 11th, 2007 // SOURCE: the gossip girls

Mariah Carey was spotted strutting her stuff aboard fashion designer Roberto Cavalli’s yacht off the coast of Italy this past Friday (July 7).

Over the past month, the Glitter star has been keeping busy with music and business efforts… making sure that she’s able to maintain her lavish lifestyle.

As reported previously by the Gossip Girls, Mariah has been recording a new album in Chelsea while overseas. She even took time out to perform at Sir Elton John’s charity concert, One Mighty Party.

And now, Mimi’s released a new music video… hoping for a positive response. Lil’ L.O.V.E. premiered last Thursday (July 5) on “106 & Park” on BET. Mariah, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bow Wow and Jermain Dupri all appear in the video, which was directed by Chris Robinson.

Related Articles:
[Mimi Drinking And Driving]

[Mimi Rocks a Kini]

[Star Tracks: Mariah Carey]

[Mariah Heats Up The Italian Riviera]

NAOMI CAMPBELL IS NEW FACE OF PINKO // july 11th, 2007 // SOURCE: Catwalk Queen

Reformed supermodel Naomi Campbell has been announced as the new face of Pinko. The Italian fashion label today announced that she is the star of their Autumn/Winter 2007/08 advertising shoot which was shot by eccentric photographer Steven Klein.

President of Pinko Pietro Negra explains, “After a strong campaign with such powerful impact, like the one with Mariah, we were obliged to follow up with an equally beautiful and artistic campaign, one that readers would find just as striking.

To us, advertising campaigns are increasingly an instrument through which the company expresses its soul, revealing its intensity, passion, eclecticism and desire to continue experimenting. This is why we chose a photographer who views his medium as an art form.”

The supermodel replaces Mariah Carey who fronted last season’s successful campaign and is currently holidaying with Roberto Cavalli. Campbell, meanwhile, was spotted partying last night at the GQ Style night in Munich, Germany wearing an Alaia dress.

MARIAH: THE WORLD’S MOST PAMPERED POP STAR // july 10th, 2007 // SOURCE: heat magazine

You can imagine when a celebrity might need a man with an umbrella while posing for a photos. Like, for instance, if it was raining. Which it wasn’t in Paris when Mariah Carey came to visit. But maybe she fears the premature ageing effects of the sun, you say? Nope, not a single ray to be seen. Mariah has a reputation for being the biggest diva in history, ever - and we can see why. Get over yourself, lady...

CAREY ON BOATING // july 10th, 2007 // SOURCE: daily star

Dazzling diva Mariah Carey shows she is a real Dreamlover as she suns herself on a yacht in Italy.

The singer, 37, looked ship shape in a skimpy bikini as she rented Roberto Cavalli`s boat.

She showed off her gems in a massive necklace as she enjoyed her holiday with pals.

LIL L.O.V.E UPDATE: IMPRESSIONS SLIP AGAIN // july 10th, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

"Lil Love" currently has 1,893 spins which divide as follows:

Rhythmic: 1,576 spins
Pop: 172 spins
Urban: 142 spins
Urban AC: 1 Spin
Total Audience Impressions: 9.671 million

mariah in capri // july 10th, 2007 // SOURCE: mariah daily journal

From Access Hollywood's Star Spottings:

SALERNO, Italy – Mariah Carey stripped down to this itsy bitsy bikini as she caught some ocean rays off the coast of Europe. The singing superstar spent her vacation on Roberto Cavalli's yacht in fact, which no doubt explains why she looks so fashion fabulous accentuating her suit with some serious bling and a pair of wrap-around shades. Though she looks all by her lonesome atop the multi-million dollar cruiser, Mimi was actually hanging with a group of pals. They even seemed to take cues from the fashion world, posing glamorously, photo shoot style for their personal pics before sipping fine wine and jumping off the boat for a dip in the sea.

From People.com's Star Tracks:
Mariah's Italian Bikini Tour. The diva shows off her two-piece during a yachting expedition.

CIAO, BELLA!
After performing in Paris, Mariah Carey soaks up the view of the Mediterranean on designer Roberto Cavalli's yacht near Salerno, Italy, on Friday.

From TMZ:

Mimi in Bikini
"Glitter" star Mariah Carey was spotted chillin' on designer Roberto Cavalli's yacht in Salerno, Italy on Friday, seen here with a Penelope Cruz wannabe. Bellisima!

The better-toned and bronzed songstress also served as the yacht's photographer -- taking snapshots of her friends all over the boat. Float like a butterfly! Mariah enjoyed a beverage before going for a quick dip and hopping on a jet ski.

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Mariah on Extra TV
Mariah Carey was featured on a Star Sightings segment of EXTRA TV.

Transcript:"Ahoy there! Hottie on board! Mariah Carey hit a high note on the high seas. Showing off her rock-hard bikini bod during a Mediterranean vacation aboard designer Roberto Cavalli's luxury yacht. Mariah sipped wine on deck before taking a dip and soaking up the sun."

Mariah in Bikini, Capri Vacation - EXTRA TV, July 9, 2007
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"IT’S LIKE MAGIC" - MORE FROM MAHOGANY// july 10th, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

That is what Mahogany said when we asked him how it was working with Mariah.
"It’s like ’Magic’... In person when Mariah sings, it gives you a feeling that’s supernatural. Everyone has a special gift...and I’m sure we all know that Mariah is one of the best in sharing her gift of singing. It touches you, just listen to ’I feel It’...that’s soulful."

Remember to visit [Mahogany’s Myspace page]. this Friday 13 July 2007 @ 12pm.

60 SECONDS: ERIC ROBERTS // july 10th, 2007 // SOURCE: the metro

Actor Eric Roberts is toothy Oscar winner Julia Roberts’s older brother. After a strong start in Hollywood in the 1980s, Roberts drifted into cocaine addiction and a string of appearances in B-movie epics. His career is back on the up with a role in acclaimed sci-fi drama Heroes. He is filming The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins, in Chicago:

You’ve been in two Mariah Carey videos. Is she as mad as everyone says?
No – she’s really down to earth, very considerate on set. She’s not weird, strange or difficult at all. She was great to me and we had a great time.

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Mariah Mention on "Conversation on the Americas" // july 10th, 2007 // SOURCE: white house

The President and Mrs. Bush hosted a White House Conference on the Americas on July 9, 2007. The goal of the conference was to discuss and highlight the vast array of societal interaction between the United States and its neighbors to better the lives of the region's citizens. It included representatives from Mexico, Brazil, Haiti, the United States, and Guatemala. Panelist Matthew Clausen of Partners of the Americas mentioned Mariah Carey in discussing the volunteer programs of his organization.

"...The Youth Ambassadors program, which we have had the pleasure of working with the U.S. government and our embassies and the private sector, to provide opportunities to underprivileged youth in nine different countries -- these are kids who are self-starters. One of our Brazilian Youth Ambassadors, I asked him who his English teacher was, and he said, Mariah Carey, on the radio. This is someone who deserves an opportunity, and he was able to come and spend a week in Washington, see how our government, how our democracy works, and then, more importantly, perhaps -- no offense to Washington -- he was able to go out and stay with a host family, go to school with kids his age, learn about cultures in different states in the U.S., and take that experience back with him."

LIL L.O.V.E UPDATE // july 9th, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

"Lil Love" currently has 1,920 spins which divide as follows:

Rhythmic: 1,610 spins
Pop: 167 spins
Urban: 140 spins
Urban AC: 1 Spin
Total Audience Impressions: 9.805 million

tidbit // july 9th, 2007 // SOURCE: dj booth

Johnta’s other Best R&B Song Grammy was courtesy of Mariah Carey’s record-setting 2005 single, "We Belong Together." In fact, Johnta and Mariah co-wrote all four U.S. chart hits from her phenomenal 12-million selling album The Emancipation of Mimi, including "Don’t Forget About Us," "Shake It Off," and "It’s Like That," as well as the Europe-only "Get Your Number" (featuring Dupri), and Ultra Platinum Edition bonus track "Makin’ It Last All Night (What It Do)" - all six of which were produced by Dupri.

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new album news // july 9th, 2007 // SOURCE: billboard

According to the print edition of Billboard magazine dated July 14, 2007, Mariah Carey's new, as-yet-untitled album is slated for release on November 20, 2007.

Only days ago, HMV published details of Mariah's new CD - now available for preorder. HMV claims the CD is to be released on October 11, 2007. It also claimed the new album is named Illusions: The Butterfly Within.

Exclusive Download of Unreleased "Feeling It" // july 9th, 2007 // SOURCE: The Butterfly Room, Mahongany Music

On Friday, July 13th at 12:00pm, producer Mahogany will be making the unreleased Mariah Carey song, "Feeling It" (aka "I Feel It") available for exclusive download on his [MySpace Music] page!

Make sure you log on to [Mahogany's MySpace] on Friday and be the first to listen to this new track!

new "of the week"'s // july 9th, 2007 // SOURCE:

Here, you can download this weeks Video of the Week, Mariah performing "Through The Rain" on Top of the Pops, back in 2002.

Through The Rain (Live on Top Of The Pops)

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Below is this weeks Image of the Week. Featuring Mariah performing live at VH:1 Divas 1998.

**I also provided Mariah Daily Journal with their VOTW for this week. Make sure you visit the site to download Mariah performing "Butterfly" Live at Musica Si Spain - May 30, 1998**

download: "Lil L.O.V.E. Premiere on 106 & Park // july 6th, 2007 // SOURCE: mariah daily journal, february sky

Earlier tonight, the music video to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "Lil L.O.V.E." featuring Mariah Carey, Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri premiered for the first time on television on BET's 106 & Park.

"Lil L.O.V.E." World Premiere on BET's 106 & Park - July 5, 2007 Format: MPG Size: 37.00 MB Capped by: Mariah Daily Journal Year: 2007 [DOWNLOAD: MEGAUPLOAD LINK | SENDSPACE]

FINALLY MARIAH OUT & ABOUT // july 6th, 2007 // SOURCE: mariah connection

The VIP show off in Capri continues.

Quick nightly appearance in the small square for Mariah. The American singer, habitual visitor of the blue island, was there for a few days in the yacht in the touristic seaport.

Fans were waiting for her during the day for a photo or autograph, but in the hope of avoiding the curious and the paparazzi, she preferred reaching the piazzetta only late in the night to visit the "Vilal Verde" restaurant.

Here she reached the entrance, with a thick group of friends and bodyguards, after midnight. For the table, captained by Mariah, who was wearing a very revealing black and white satin dress (black and white is back instyle, not only in videos).

Franco Lembro, owner of the restaurant, had prepared a mix of Capri specialties. From a heart-shaped Pizza Margherita to ravioli to fish tomato salad.

A funny event occured with the waiter of the restaurant, Franco Schiano, who appeared next to the table with sub-marine equipment (fins and a mask) (haha clever, he risked getting his neck broken by some bodyguard) and gave the singer (who if I’m not mistaken had already received this gift) a t-shirt with "Franco with Love" written on it.

mariah in hiding // july 6th, 2007 // SOURCE: mariah connection

Mariah didn’t even touch land when she became a guest of the Cavalli Yacht in the seaport. The announcement of her arrival, absent from the island for two years, had made fans in the seaport feverish at the thought of not being able to see her.

But the absence of Mariah from the small square has become a small mystery, as the beautiful and famous singer’s reason for not landing is unknown.

Her are bodyguards stationed near the passage of the yacht to avoid curious people disturbing the celebrity’s quietness.

download: new videos // july 5th, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

I was meant to post these yesterday but (as usual) never got the time! I uploaded some music videos which were missing from said section. I appreciate many fans may have these but they'll always be a few that don't. I've also uploaded Mariahs cameo in "State Property II" which was kindly sent to me by Derli yesterday so if you haven't seen it yet, here's your chance

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State Property II

Format: AVI Size: 4.40 MB Capped by: Derli Year: 2005
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Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (Featuring Westlife)

Format: DAT Size: 30.25 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 1999
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All I Want For Christmas Is You

Format: DAT Size: 34.85 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 1994
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Always Be My Baby (Remix)

Format: DAT Size: 41.08 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 1996
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Anytime You Need A Friend (Remix)

Format: DAT Size: 42.36 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 1994
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Butterfly

Format: DAT Size: 41.96 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 1997
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Joy To The World

Format: DAT Size: 30.18 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 1994
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Loverboy

Format: DAT Size: 33.8 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 2001
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Whenever You Call

Format: DAT Size: 392 MB Capped by: February Sky Year: 1998
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Want to contribute to the download section? [CLICK HERE TO EMAIL ME THE LINK], as usul you'll be fully credited for your work.

Mariah & Patti LaBelle To Record a Christmas Song // july 5th, 2007 // SOURCE: PattiLabelle.com, Mariah Daily Journal

In an audio message left on her official site on July 2nd, Patti LaBelle talks about her future recording plans, which include working on a Christmas album with Mariah Carey!

Excerpt:
"I had just signed with Def Jam after LA Reid dropped me. He thought about it. He said, 'I think I need to pick you back up.' So I gave him a few months to think about it after he asked me then I finally said yes. So I'll be going to record a Christmas album with Mariah Carey and some other kids and I'm just moving right along."

CAPRI: MARIAH DOESN’T LEAVE THE YACHT // july 5th, 2007 // SOURCE: Italian: Il Mattino, Heroes of Mariah

While celebrities are walking around in Capri on the Piazetta (sons of Princess of Monaco, Eva Mendes, Quincy Jones), Mariah has still not left the yacht where she’s staying as guest of R.Cavalli.

The yacht anchored at the port is isolated until Friday evening. Fans waited on the docks in hope to see Mariah but with no luck. The absense of Mariah from the Piazetta and even the docks starts to make people talk, `cause the reasons for Mariah to stay aboard are unknown and unusual, as she normally always walk around in Capri.

People will not catch a glimpse of Mariah as her bodyguards stay close to the footbridge to stop curious people coming near the yacht and causing any disturbance.

MARIAH IN THE ITALIAN PRESS

LIL L.O.V.E UPDATE // july 5th, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

"Lil Love" currently has 1,947 spins which divide as follows:

Rhythmic: 1,653 spins
Pop: 165 spins
Urban: 129 spins
Total Audience Impressions: 9.297 million

new album news // july 4th, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky, hip hop dx

Q-Tip of MC'c new CD?
Although Q-Tip has been largely absent as of late, he has worked recently with Busta Rhymes, RZA, Rhymefest and Mariah Carey, among others.

For fellow UK fans you can PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM
HMV UK are allowing you to pre-order Mariah’s new album "Illusions: The Butterfly Within" for just £8.99.

Their online site also gives a scheduled release date of 11 October, 2007.

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MARIAH MENTION // july 4th, 2007 // SOURCE: peta media center

Fashion designer Marc Bouwer--whose celebrity clients include Mariah Carey, Charlize Theron, and Angelina Jolie--wrote to Prime Minister John Howard urging him to stop live exports and mulesing and pledged to ban Australian wool from his collections.

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LIL L.O.V.E UPDATE // july 4th, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

"Lil Love" currently has 1,942 spins which divide as follows:

Rhythmic: 1,654 spins
Pop: 162 spins
Urban: 126 spins
Total Audience Impressions: 9.274 million

MARIAH IN CAPRI // july 4th, 2007 // SOURCE: mariah live

Mariah went from Paris to Capri where she arrived Saturday 30 June 2007 at the Capodichino airport in Napoli (Naples).

She then went on board of Roberto Cavalli’s luxury yacht, Baglietto. The yacht is 40.8 meters long (133 feet) and has a car and a shopper on board.

In Capri, Mariah will attend and celebrate with the Aprea Family the 60th anniversary of its renowned local jewelry store, Chantecler.

MARIAH IN PARIS PART TWO: MARIAH PERFORMS AT ONE MIGHTY PARTY // JULY 2ND, 2007 // SOURCE: February Sky, Moony, Top Mariah, The Butterfly Room, Phil, Mariah Daily Journal

Below are some links to the various files Ive found on the internet. The quality isn't all that on all of these files but we have to remember this is ameteur footage nd, I'm just thankful for the chance to see what it was like.

*Some files contain more than one track*
Mariah reportedly performed 7 songs, set list is below.
1. Make It Happen [MEGAUPLOAD LINK] [SENDSPACE LINK]
2. It's Like That [MEGAUPLOAD LINK] [SENDSPACE LINK]
3. My All
4. Heatbreaker/If You Should Ever Be Lonely [MEGAUPLOAD LINK] [SENDSPACE LINK]
5. Fantasy [MEGAUPLOAD LINK] [SENDSPACE LINK]
6. Dreamlover [MEGAUPLOAD LINK] [SENDSPACE LINK]
7. We Belong Together

Below are pictures of Mariah Carey leaving Hotel de Crillon to perform at "One Mighty Party" concert in Disneyland, Paris.

Mariah Carey Leaving Paris

MORE NOTES... // JULY 1ST, 2007 // SOURCE: february sky

Since it's Sunday we have a new image and video of the week.
I'm sure most of you have seen it but the VOTW just has ro be Mariah's new "Lil Love" video with Bone Thugs, I'm a little unsure about some shots but overall it's a great video. Hopefully I'll have time to make some screen caps for it tomorrow!

Bone Thugs 'N' Harmony Feat. Mariah Carey - Lil L.O.V.E.
Format: MPEG Size: 42.27 MB Capped by: Tony @ Mariah Daily Journal Year: 2007
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Just to keep Lil Love's momentumn going, this wek's IOTW is a great picture of Mariah on the set of one of my favourite videos, Breakdown.

This morning, I found a great new Mariah blog, run by a girl called Jennifer. It's called [The MCX Factor]. Hopefully, it'll be a future affilate. I found this funny article on there:

Dumb Crooks: Couple Steal Identities Of Mariah, Nia Long and Others
Have people not been watching Law and Order or CSI? Identity theft is a crime, you will get caught! Duh! I was a victim of identity theft and it's not fun changing your password to a 20 word and number combination and trying type it in everytime I log on... lemme tell ya that... here's some parts from BET's report of the incident:

Charles B. Curry Jr. and Shameika Drain Curry, both 28 years old, allegedly purchased cars, got credit cards and wrote a number of illegal checks in the names of several stars. Shameika apparently became so comfortable with the scheme that she got a $36,000 loan, purchased an Infinity from an auto dealer sometime last year and ordered a replacement license in singer Ashanti's name from the Department of Motor Vehicle that was sent to an address in Rochester, N.Y., Messenger Post Newspapers report. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. Shameika reportedly went as far impersonating Nia Long so that she could write and cash a check for $8,300 made out to her own cleaning business. As for her husband Charles, he went right to his family tree and stole his father's ID and ordered a replacement drivers license to get a $31,000 loan so he could purchase a Benz. The couple, described as separated, has been charged with bank fraud, mail fraud and identity theft. They will also be charged with defrauding a bank for more than $45,000 to open a credit line by taking on the identity of an elderly woman from Rochester. They will get up to 30 years in jail if they are found guilty...shame shame, you know never to mess with a diva!

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