Mariah Carey – Working on Christmas Album

Mariah Carey is planning to release a new Christmas album. According to reports, she is currently shooting the cover of this album with world renowned fashion photographer David LaChapelle. It’s not the first time they’ve worked together, in 1999 LaChapelle shot Mariah’s cover album of “Rainbow” and directed her video of “Loverboy”.

In a recent interview with LaChapelle in the U.K.'s The Times, the photographer explained that the Christmas album will feature a graffiti skyline backdrop replete with fake snow, a "hideous" silver tree and wooden reindeer. "Mariah wanted real ones," LaChapelle said. "Flown from Nebraska. Can you imagine, real reindeer?"

Mariah Carey has been seen working with Jermaine Dupri in the studio, after cancelling her “Angel’s Advocate Remix” album. 

Mariah Carey - Back in the Studios with Jermaine Dupri!

 

Mariah Carey is back in the studios working on some new music with Jermaine Dupri and Brian Michael Cox. A video of them working on the new album has just popped up on the net. The audio only starts working after 3 minutes or so. This is actually the first day they started working together, and therefore there isn’t a specific sound yet for the new album. Apparently, it’s the first time that they do a behinds the scenes footage for a new Mariah Carey project. Mariah emphasizes that this video is for the fans, it isn’t sponsored, and it’s not about the money. Jermaine Dupri has been behind some of Mariah Carey’s best music ‘Always Be My Baby’ to ‘We Belong Together’ and ‘Get Your Number’.

Here are some Twitter messages from Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri:

Mariah Carey: To all the Lambs in the land..Finally!!!Me& Jermash are in his studio reliving the splendor working on new ish

Jermaine Dupri: to all the lambs out there me and mc are in studio right now working on the new album yall been askin for it

Mariah Carey: This song is coming out quite nice I must say: ) LYM

Jermaine Dupri: I GOT SO MANY REQUEST ON TWITTER FOR THIS FROM ALL THE LAMBS AROUND THE WORLD, WE KNOW WE BELONG TOGETHER LOL!! THE SONG OF THE DECADE CREW IS BACK!!!!!!!!!! LEGGGOOOOO

Mariah Carey – Angels Advocate Cancelled

Mariah Carey’s “Angels Advocate” album has officially been cancelled, it was supposed to be released on March 30th however it’s now officially shelved. Recently, she also had low ticket sales during her Angels Advocate tour. Mariah just isn’t giving her fans what they want recently, she really should take the time to produce music to the level she reached in the 90s.

Well don’t feel so bad for Mariah, Patti LaBelle has her back:

On the March 19th episode of Bravo's Watch What Happens: Live with host Andy Cohen, Soul great Patti LaBelle talked about the other ladies of music in a game called "Diva Word Association." In discussing Mariah, she revealed that Mariah will be writing some songs on her new album, which is coming out before December 2010.

Andy: "Mariah Carey."
Patti: "She's my goddaughter. And nobody can make that... well, before she died, Minnie Riperton, and she's another underrated person, Minnie Riperton. But Mariah Carey is a songbird.
Andy: "And a great songwriter, right?"
Patti: "Awesome. She's gonna write some things for my new project."

Mariah Carey’s Madison Square Garden Performance!

 
Mariah Carey welcomed the New Year by performing in front of a packed audience of screaming fans at Madison Square Garden in New York! She came on stage in a red sleigh singing her hit single “All I Want For Christmas Is You (remix)”.

Later on, her husband Nick Cannon joined her for her first kiss of the new year as she finished singing “Auld Lang Syne”.

Mariah will start her tour “Angels Advocate” tomorrow at Atlantic City.

Here’s the full schedule:

Jan. 2 – Atlantic City, NJ – The Borgata
Jan. 15 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Jan. 16 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Jan. 19 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Jan. 21 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Jan. 25 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Jan. 27 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
Jan. 30 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
Feb. 1 – Upper Darby, PA – Tower Theatre
Feb. 4 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Feb. 6 – Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Place
Feb. 9 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
Feb. 10 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Feb. 13 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Feb. 16 – Minneapolis, MN – Northrop Auditorium
Feb. 18 – Grand Prairie, TX – Nokia Theatre
Feb. 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Dodge Theatre
Feb. 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Gibson Amphitheatre
Feb. 26 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
Feb. 27 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl Concert Theater

The remixed version of “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel” will be released on February 23rd.

Mariah Carey on the Today Show

Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon appeared on The TODAY Show to promote the release of her new album "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel". Mimi belted out a string of singles, including “Obsessed,” “Make It Happen,” and her rendition of Foreigner’s 1984 ballad “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

Mariah Carey - Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel on Amazon!

Mariah Carey’s highly anticipated album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is out tomorrow, September 29th! It is being featured as an Amazon Daily Deal this week starting today. You can buy it a day early for $5.99 on Amazon Mp3.

Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (Amazon Daily Deal): http://bit.ly/MemoirsMC

Mariah Carey fans will also be delighted to hear that she will perform on October 2nd on The Today Show. She is set to perform four songs, "I Want To Know What Love Is" will be one of them.

Mariah Carey - Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel

Mariah Carey's "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" will be released as a double-disc set.

The first CD lines up seventeen songs, including a prologue titled "Betcha Gon' Know", a prelude called "Angel" and an interlude entitled "Languishing". The second disc features four radio mixes and edits of single "Obsessed" as well as music video for the song's official remix which features Gucci Mane and video for the track's original version.

"Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" will be released in U.S. on September 29.

"Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" tracklisting:

Disc 1:
1."Betcha Gon' Know" (The Prologue)
2."Obsessed"
3."H.A.T.E.U."
4."Candy Bling"
5."Ribbon"
6."Inseparable"
7."Standing O"
8."It's a Wrap"
9."Up Out My Face"
10."Up Out My Face" (The Reprise)
11."More Than Just Friends"
12."The Impossible"
13."The Impossible" (The Reprise)
14."Angel" (The Prelude)
15."Angels Cry"
16."Languishing" (The Interlude)
17."I Want to Know What Love Is"

Disc 2:
1."Obsessed" - Cahill Radio Mix
2."Obsessed" - Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit
3."Obsessed" - Jump Smokers Radio Edit
4."Obsessed" - Friscia and Lamboy Radio Mix
5."Obsessed" - (Music Video)
6."Obsessed" (Remix Featuring Gucci Mane) - (Music Video)

New Mariah Carey Song - Obsessed

"Obsessed" is Mariah Carey's first single from her upcoming album "Memoirs of an Angel", due to be released on August 25th. Here are Mariah's thoughts on her new song: "This is one of my favorite songs ever. I love the whole album. I'm completely immersed in it. I can't wait for you to hear it."

Basically the new song is a shot back at Eminem, the lyrics say: “Why you so obsessed with me? Lying that you’re sexing me?” the Greenlawn native sings in the chorus, before delivering the kiss-off “You’re delusional. Boy, you’re losing your mind.”

The Apollo's 75th Anniversary - Prince, Mariah, and More

Prince made a surprise appearance at Monday’s 75th Anniversary of Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater !

Prince and Mariah Carey were among the stars who helped the Apollo Theater celebrate its 75th anniversary Monday night with a fundraising concert and induction ceremony for Quincy Jones and Patti LaBelle, who became part of the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame.

Anita Baker and The O'Jays performed for the star-studded crowd, and Bill Cosby and wife Camille were presented with the Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Arts & Humanitarian Award.

Mariah Carey's New Album!

Mariah made sure to make the big announcement herself on Twitter, the name of her upcoming new album will be "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel".

Bcuz I Love U, I want u to be the first to know the title of my new album "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" Its very personal & dedicated to u (Twitter).

Mariah is working with Timbaland on her new album, it is the first time that they will pair up together. "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" is reportedly due out this Fall. Already confirmed collaborations include The-Dream, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, James "Big Jim" Wright, Tricky Stewart.

Mariah Carey - Special eBay Auction For Society of Singers

Mariah Carey is participating in an auction to benefit the Society of Singers, which benefits the health and welfare of professional singers worldwide with emergency financial assistance. They also raise money for Masters level students who are pursuing their education in the vocal arts at accredited universities and music schools across the US.

The auction closes on April 18th on the UniversalMusicStore.com. It includes a box of signed Mariah Carey Luscious Pink perfume, a signed Emancipation of Mimi CD, and a signed Adventures of Mimi DVD set.

Additional autographed Mariah Carey merchandise will be listed next week.

For more information on the auction go to Universal Music Store.

Mariah Carey - New Album News!

Mariah has shared the news on Twitter, she is officially working on her next album!

“MariahHBF: Hey! Getting ready to go to the studio in Miami. Very excited cos I haven’t worked w/ ‘Big’ Jim Wright in a while... remember ‘fly like a bird’” Mariah Tweets. “Big Jim Wright has worked with Mariah for years. Most recently, he co-wrote and co-produced ‘Fly Like A Bird,’ the Gospel-drenched song on Mariah’s best-selling 2005 album, ‘The Emancipation of Mimi.’ The collaboration also produced two other tracks on the album, ‘Circles’ and ‘I Wish You Knew.’" MariahDaily further explains.

Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox are both producing the new album. Both producers are so happy with the work which has so far been done on the upcoming album that they've shared it on Twitter.

“Jermaine Dupri: im on my to the studio to work on this new mariah record i no yall lambs wanna hear thatBryan-Michael Cox” Still in with Adrienne in NY & JD is working on our joint with Mariah in ATL ‘100 Percent.’ The General & The Ranger stay working!!!!Jermaine Dupri: YO THIS MARIAH RECORD IS CRAZYBryan-Michael Cox: Nigga it was crazy when we did it!!!! I know it sounds crazy now!! Let’s get these damn Grammys like we always do... LOL!” the two chat.

Keep an eye on this exciting new Mimi album, it might already be released before the end of this year!

Mariah Carey - New "Hero" Video

"Hero" was writen and produced by Mariah herself, in collaboration with Walter Afanasieff. The track was originally recorded by Mariah Carey for her 1993 third studio album "Music Box" but then re-recorded for her upcoming compilation album "The Ballads".

"The Ballads" will be released in the market across the U.S. on January 20th.

This new compilation album also includes Mariah's top-selling ballads over the course of her career, including "One Sweet Day", "Vision of Love", "Always Be My Baby" and "Dreamlover".

Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis - Broadway Show?

Mariah Carey wants Leona Lewis to play her in a proposed Broadway musical about her rise to stardom.

If chosen, Leona would portray Mariah, the first artist to have her first five singles top the US Billboard 100 chart, from her discovery at age 20.

“Mariah’s not sure if she’ll star in it herself. If she doesn’t, names being tossed around include High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens and Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria. But Mariah secretly likes the idea of Leona Lewis playing her,” one spy whispered to Britain’s Daily Mail early Wednesday.

“Not only is she exotic, she’s the only one who they reckon would be able to tackle Mariah’s eight-octave vocal range.”

A spokeswoman for the diva confirmed: “Mariah is in talks for a Broadway musical to be made about her life in 2009.”

Theater bosses are hoping to have the production ready later this year.

New Mariah Carey Album - "Mariah Carey: The Ballads"

Sony Entertainment is releasing a compilation album called “Mariah Carey :The Ballads” on January 20th 2009. Eventhough Mariah is no longer working under the Sony label, they still own rights to the previous works of Mariah Carey. Certainly, Mariah will get royalty fees from the sales.


“Mariah Carey: The Ballads” Track List :

1. Hero
2. One Sweet Day (with Boyz II Men)
3. Vision of Love
4. Without You
5. Can’t Let Go
6. Love Takes Time
7. I’ll Be There (Featuring Trey Lorenz)
8. Thank God I Found You - Make It Last Remix (Featuring Nas & Joe)
9. Endless Love (with Luther Vandross)
10. I Still Believe
11. My All
12. The Roof
13. When You Believe
14. Anytime You Need A Friend
15. Always Be My Baby
16. Dreamlover
17. How Much (Featuring Usher)
18. Reflections

New Mariah Carey Song - "Right To Dream" + Grammys News

Mariah Carey co-wrote “Right To Dream” with Willie Nelson and performed it with Nelson’s harmonica player, Mickey Raphael, for the movie’s soundtrack.

The song is set for digital release in the U.S. on November 25, and can be downloaded from iTunes and Amazon.

“Right To Dream” is now available for digital download at iTunes Canada.

Listen to "Right To Dream"

On other Mariah news, LL Cool J, Taylor Swift and herself will serve as co-hosts for the Grammy Nominations Concert, which will be held on December 3rd at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live and broadcast on CBS. Foo Fighters, John Mayer and B.B. King will perform at the first Grammy Nominations Concert.

The 2009 Grammys will be held on February 8th.

Mariah Carey on "The X Factor"

Mariah Carey performed her latest single “I Stay in Love” (above) on British TV show “The X Factor” (”American Idol’s” U.K. equivalent). She also sang “Hero” with the contestants.

New Mariah Carey - "I Stay In Love"

Mariah Carey has released a video in support of “I Stay In Love,” the fourth single featured on her current album. Husband Nick Cannon directed the new video in Las Vegas.

Mariah Carey - "I Stay In Love" News + Promo Picture

The world premiere of Mariah Carey's new video for "I Stay In Love," the fourth single off her hit album E=MC² will be on Mariah's BET Access Granted special on Monday, October 27 at 7:30pm (Eastern time). "I Stay In Love" is directed by Nick Cannon, and features footage from the greater Las Vegas area.

Can't make it for the premiere? Tune in to BET on Tuesday, October 28 for additional airings.

If you can't wait until then, become a member of Mariah's official site. Visit the Multimedia section on MariahCarey.com for a very special members-only advance preview of the video beginning tomorrow, October 23rd at 10am ET!

Mariah Carey on Good Morning America

Mariah Carey was a guest on "Good Morning America" yesterday.

In addition to showing off her extravagant wedding ring, she also promoted her M By Mariah Carey fragrance line.

Mariah has also launched an exclusive contest on her website which will give the chance to designers to create a dress she will wear at an event, another for the designer, and a third for a charity event fighting against breast cancer. To enter the contest click here.

The contest has been launched in light of her new perfume "Luscious Pink", so what are you waiting for, make your dreams come true and design a Luscious Pink masterpiece!