Song Of The Day: Mariah Carey "Vision Of Love"

This week in 1990, Mariah Carey's debut single, "Vision of Love," became her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1.

She's since kicked that up to 18 number ones, the most among soloists.

Memorial Day Flashback: BBQ With Mariah Carey, Olivia Newton-John & Tyson Beckford

Michael (L) with the fab Mariah Carey and me (R)

I originally posted this in 2015, but as I thinking about Memorial Days past, this was one for the books:

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So picture this: I'm laying on the couch having just taken a Vicodin for the tooth ache that simply will not go away.

(Regular readers know I've had not the best week with a tooth ache that wouldn't quit and since it was a long holiday weekend my dentist's office was closed. So I was medicating as best I could LOL.)

Hubby Michael comes in and asks "How are you??" As the pain meds are kicking in I stay positive and say "I'm ok." I'm not really, but I'm going for the "think positive" thing here.

He repeats, "No, how ARE you? We just got invited to an impromptu Memorial Day BBQ at Mariah Carey's house. Olivia Newton-John and Tyson Beckford are going too. Can you make it?"

At this point I"m pretty sure my hearing is on the fritz, too, as I thought I heard him say we're invited to Mariah Carey's house for a party???

And yes, that is what happened.

Thankfully, Vicodin isn't the strongest thing in the world.

You don't pass up an invite like this. I get up, shower, put my best "casual chic/going to Mariah Carey's house" kind of outfit and off we go.

I'd never met Mariah but she was a doll. She and Tyson are old friends; and she and Olivia have sung together before.

I had a great time, was uber-impressed with the gorgeous house she's renting during her Vegas residency at Caesars Colosseum. Of course, like every party, we all congregated in the outdoor kitchen, chatting and eating burgers. You know, your every day "I'm at a party with international superstars each in their own right" kind of party.

Very cool way to end Tyson's headlining gig with the Chippendales as he was selling out just about every night. Olivia is now back in town at the Flamingo Las Vegas as her residency resumes. And we'll be seeing Mariah back at Caesars Colosseum in July.

When I wake up from my Vicodin induced sleep, I'm going to have the best dream to tell Michael.

Check the pics of shiny happy people below.

(L-R) Kristen Makhathini, Mariah Carey, Tyson Beckford, Olivia Newton-John & Michael Caprio
I was clearly doing a bar run for the group at this time :)

MIchael, Mariah, Olivia and me

Reunited in Vegas! Love you Olivia Newton John!! #HopelesslyDevotedToYou
Posted by Mariah Carey on Monday, May 25, 2015

Ladies (And A Latin Hottie) Kill It At 2019 Billboard Music Awards

Madonna and Maluma perform "Medellín"

Madonna and Maluma killed it last night at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas performing their new single, "Medellín:"

Mariah Carey Breaks All-Time Single Day Streaming Record

Mariah Carey ruled Christmas Eve on Spotify as her now-iconic holiday hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” broke the all-time record for the most streams in a single day.

Chart Data broke the news that Mimi’s blockbuster single was streamed more than 10.8 times on December 24.

.@MariahCarey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has broken the global Spotify record for biggest single day (10,819,009 streams on 12/24).

— chart data (@chartdata) December 25, 2018

The previous record was 10.4 streams of XXXTentacion’s “Sad!” on June 19, one day after he was shot and killed in South Florida.

"All I Want For Christmas Is You,” released in November of 1994, is now eligible for 5x Platinum status in the US.

The highest charting holiday-themed single in six decades, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” currently ranks 7th on the Billboard Hot 100.

Carey herself seemed to be surprised by the record-breaking news:

Wait... What?! https://t.co/C2zw3hGQeK

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) December 25, 2018

Just imagine work you did 24 years ago could still be earning big bucks.

We all know that artists make money, depending on their recording contracts, every time someone purchases their music.

Additionally, since Carey co-wrote “All I Want For Christmas Is You” with producer Walter Afanasieff, she makes bank every time it’s played on the radio, used in a movie or commercial or streamed.

And that can add up.

Business Insider reports the Grammy Award-winner has made over $60 million from the holiday hit alone since its release.

Some songs can become so associated with a certain time of year, they become perennial money makers.

For instance, each spring as warm, sunny weather emerges from winter, “Walking On Sunshine,” by Katrina and the Waves, returns to the airwaves with the 1985 track earning an estimated $1 million each year.

Mariah Carey Announces New Las Vegas Residency "The Butterfly Returns"

Well, that was quick.

Pop superstar Mariah Carey just ended her Mariah #1 to Infinity run in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace last year, but is already back with a new show titled, The Butterfly Returns.

The 48-year-old diva will premiere the new production beginning July 5 with performances through September 10.

“I’m thrilled to be returning to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace? with a BRAND NEW residency, THE BUTTERFLY RETURNS, beginning July 5th! Fan Club presale starts Tuesday 5/1 before the public on sale this Friday at 10am PT! For tickets & all dates visit mariahcarey.com/tour! #thebutterflyreturns,” Mariah shared via Instagram.

Dates and ticket info on her official website here.

I’m thrilled to be returning to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace​ with a BRAND NEW residency, THE BUTTERFLY RETURNS, beginning July 5th! Fan Club presale starts Tuesday 5/1 before the public on sale this Friday at 10am PT! For tickets & all dates visit mariahcarey.com/tour! ❤ 🦋 #thebutterflyreturns

A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on Apr 30, 2018 at 7:00am PDT

Christmas Music: Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

Mariah Carey's holiday hit single, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has finally hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 - 23 years after it's initial release.

The song was not officially released as a single back in 1994 which meant it wasn't technically eligible for the Hot 100 chart.

This is Carey's 28th Top Ten on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement ties her with Stevie Wonder for the fifth-most Top Tens.

The song is only the fifth-holiday song to hit the Top Ten, and the only one to have the word "Christmas" in its title.

Much of the track's current chart lift comes from over 25 million streams last week alone.

The song isn't one of my biggest holiday favorites, but I will admit when I hear it played it is very infectious.

This Is How Adele Handles A Sound/Tech Failure

There are some singers out there who might learn something from this. (cough cough - looking at you, Miss Carey)

Skip to the 2:39 mark for the moment.

Thanks to my bud Jerry Mitchell for pointing this up. #Fullout

Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve Performance More 'Rocky' Than 'Rocking'

(image via screen capture)

Just before the ball dropped in Times Square on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve last night, Mariah Carey took to the stage for a "live" performance of two of her hits, "Emotions" and "We Belong Together."

But things turned out a bit more 'rocky' than 'rockin.'

Seconds after making her entrance, Carey seem out of sync or having technical problems with the sound.

At first, it appeared that the music was off, and she was supposed to be lip synching. Soon though, Carey almost seemed to give up saying she couldn’t hear.

So the audience was left with La Carey walking the stage as her dancers continued on. At one point, Carey announced that she was just going to let the crowd sing instead as she tried to explain she couldn’t hear.

Along the way, Carey put on her game face trying to just survive the debacle saying, “I’m trying to be a good sport here.”

When the cringeworthy six minutes were up, Carey exited the stage saying, “Guess it doesn’t get better than this.”

The Hollywood Reporter shares from a backstage source:

The singer had suffered from a tight and difficult rehearsal schedule earlier in the night was unable to hear through her in-ear monitor … She didn’t have the kind of time that she usually gets for her “Mariah-ness.’

Not so sure about all that. When you're making a major, national TV appearance how "tight" can your schedule be?

I think what was more off-putting was Mariah's cavalier attitude throughout the "performance." She didn't seem to attempt any kind of effort to put something out there.

And if she couldn't hear, why were her dancers having no problem being in sync? I'm guessing they could hear something?

I'm not going to crucify Carey, but I will say this: if you get paid millions of dollars to perform before a national TV audience minutes before the New Year, perhaps you could make time to do your due diligence and show up for a 10 minute sound check?

If you can cash the check, do the sound check.

In the end, it's not really very important in the big scheme of things.

A short time after, Mimi tweeted "Shit happens 😩 Have a happy and healthy new year everybody!🎉 Here's to making more headlines in 2017"

Shit happens 😩 Have a happy and healthy new year everybody!🎉 Here's to making more headlines in 2017 😂 pic.twitter.com/0Td8se57jr

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) January 1, 2017

Of course, the Twitterverse couldn't wait to chime in:

Even Milli Vanilli is embarrassed by Mariah Carey's debacle. pic.twitter.com/8179cHu7jA

— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) January 1, 2017

The last death of 2016... @MariahCarey's career. #RockinEve Happy F'ing New Year.

— Laurice Marier (@TheRealLaurice) January 1, 2017

Mariah Carey's New Year Resolution's list:
1. Show up to practices#MariahCarey #NewYearsFail

— Christopher Tosado (@CT_ThatRapper) January 1, 2017

Looks like the Russians hacked Mariah Carey's performance. #MariahCarey

— Joshua Watkins (@joshkins95) January 1, 2017

Zero sympathy for #MariahCarey.
You get paid millions to sing 2 bloody songs & lip-sync? Pathetic. https://t.co/LRiVN0Urw4 #nye2016

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 1, 2017

The last victim of 2016? #MariahCarey's career. Oh Mariah.

OMG Mariah.

— ♥️ Sassy Mouth ♥️ (@SassyMouth2012) January 1, 2017

News Round-Up: May 24, 2016

Some news stories you may have missed:

• Twitter really wants Marvel to #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend

• North Carolina's anti-LGBT law, HB2, has already cost Mecklenburg County $285 million and 1,300 jobs. And that's just ONE county.

• After more than 50 women have accused comedian Bill Cosby of inappropriate sexual behavior, he's now been ordered to stand trial for one of those alleged sexual assaults.

• The San Diego Gay Men's Chorus not only accepts the apology of the DJ who "pushed the button" that caused much turmoil at a recent San Diego Padres game, but they are asking that he get his job back.

• The International Olympic Committee will be shipping 450,000 condoms to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic games. That's three times what was provided at the London 2012 Olympic Village. #BowChickaBowWow

• Pop music royal Mariah Carey has inked a deal with the Hallmark Channel to develop, produce and star in three TV movies over the next two years.

• Ariana Grande's new music video for "Into You" pairs her with America's Next Top Model hottie Don Benjamin. The attractive couple wear some sexy denim and skin in the pop-colored vid.

2016 GLAAD Media Awards Include Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey

GLAAD, the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, honored Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, and the best in film, television, and journalism at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday.

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives. The GLAAD Media Awards also fund GLAAD's work to amplify stories from the LGBT community and issues that build support for acceptance.

At the ceremony, Academy Award-winning actress and surprise guest Jennifer Lawrence presented Robert De Niro with GLAAD's Excellence in Media Award, which is presented to media professionals who, through their work, have increased the visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.

In his acceptance speech, De Niro celebrated the Supreme Court’s landmark decision for marriage equality, while cautioning to “also remember oppressive laws like the ones in North Carolina that let us know the struggle continues and challenges us to be vigilant and aggressive in protecting all our rights.” De Niro continued, “Thank you for this honor, I’m proud to stand with you, I’m GLAAD.”

Also at the event, Lee Daniels presented Mariah Carey with the Ally Award, which is presented to a media figure who has consistently used their platform to support and advance LGBT equality and acceptance.

Following is a complete list of GLAAD Media Award recipients announced Saturday in New York. Additional awards were presented in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on April 2.

• Excellence in Media Award: Robert De Niro (presented by Jennifer Lawrence)

• Ally Award: Mariah Carey (presented by Lee Daniels)

• Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine: “Bruce Jenner: The Interview" 20/20 (ABC) [accepted by: Diane Sawyer, Caitlyn Jenner, and David Sloan, senior executive producer]

• Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: "Interview with Jim Obergefell" Anderson Cooper 360 (CNN) [accepted by: U.S. Supreme Court plaintiff Jim Obergefell]

• Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage: Cosmopolitan [accepted by: Laura Brounstein, special projects director]

• Outstanding Film – Limited Release: Tangerine (Magnolia Pictures)

• Outstanding Individual Episode: "The Prince of Nucleotides" Royal Pains (USA Network)

• Outstanding Digital Journalism – Multimedia: "Stopping HIV? The Truvada Revolution" Vice Reports (Vice.com)

• Outstanding Newspaper Article: "Cold Case: The Murders of Cosby and Jackson" by Dianna Wray (Houston Press)

• Outstanding Magazine Article: "Behind Brazil's Gay Pride Parades, a Struggle with Homophobic Violence" by Oscar Lopez (Newsweek)

• Outstanding Digital Journalism Article: "This Is What It’s Like To Be An LGBT Syrian Fleeing For Your Life" by J. Lester Feder (Buzzfeed.com)

SPANISH-LANGUAGE NOMINEES

• Outstanding Daytime Program Episode: "¿El marido de mi padre o yo?" Caso Cerrado (Telemundo)

• Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine: TIE: "Amor que rompe barreras" Un Nuevo Día (Telemundo) and "En cuerpo ajeno" Aquí y Ahora (Univision)

• Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: "Víctimas de abusos" Noticiero Univision (Univision)

• Outstanding Digital Journalism – Multimedia: "Campeones de la igualdad" (Univision.com)

(via press release)

New Music Video: Mariah Carey "Infinity"

Pop music royalty and current Las Vegas headliner Mariah Carey drops her new music video for "Infinity" today from her new album #1 To Infinity.

Beginning with a performance from her concert residency at Caesars Colosseum in Las Vegas, a lonely Mariah briefly takes to internet dating until she realizes she's not finding true love there.

Or does she?

 Catch the cameo by international super model Tyson Beckford who was headlining at the Rio Hotel & Casino with the Chippendales at the time the video was shot.

Mariah Carey Shares Clip Of New Video Featuring Shirtless Tyson Beckford Cameo

Mariah Carey dropped by Ellen today to share her new album #1 To Infinity and a clip from the video "Infinity."

Free CDs for everyone!

Having dropped by the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas last week after her Vegas concert residency debut to visit her pal Tyson Beckford and the Chippendales, she must have found some inspiration in seeing the shirtless Chipps. Check the cute bit in the music video.

Mariah Carey Takes Tyson Beckford's Throne At Chippendales

One day after opening her concert residency in Las Vegas (Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity), Mariah Carey headed over to see longtime friend (and international super model) Tyson Beckford take the stage at a sold-out performance of Chippendales at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Although Mariah shared on Instagram "I have no idea how I got here," it's clear pop music princess knew exactly how to find a throne. She joined Beckford onstage for his "Empire" number as the men of Chippendales danced around her and Tyson gave her a personal lap dance. I do believe there was a spanking involved somewhere.

My good friend @mariahcarey for coming to support me @chippendales @rio #vegas #beckfordbar

A photo posted by Tyson C. Beckford (@tysoncbeckford) on May 8, 2015 at 12:37am PDT

Again, I've no idea how I got here!! 😂😂 @chippendales

A photo posted by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on May 8, 2015 at 12:11am PDT

New Music: Mariah Carey "Infinity"

Mariah Carey drops her new single, “Infinity,” in advance of her upcoming compilation, #1 to Infinity, release date May 18.

The new tune feels very much like a friendly throw-back to the 90s "oohs" and "aahs" with a little bit of sassy 70s Diana Ross.

The release of #1 to Infinity is timed in conjunction with her upcoming residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas - Mariah #1 To Infinity - beginning May 6th.

The album will feature Mariah's best, including upbeat dance tracks ("Emotions," "Fantasy") to soaring ballads ("I'll Be There," "Hero") and her unprecedented back-to-back Billboard's Song of the Decade ("One Sweet Day," "We Belong Together").

Mariah Carey Surprises Fans With Las Vegas Residency News

Mariah Carey shared the news of her upcoming residency in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Ellen today.

As part of the announcement, she dresses up as a maid for the hotel and surprises super-fans with the news.  I love when fans are surprised by their favorite artists. They get soooooo excited :)

Mariah will premiere at Caesars in Las Vegas on May 6th. Click here for more info.

Mariah Carey releases new single "#Beautiful" featuring Miguel

Mariah's new song - "#Beautiful" - has a vintage, retro-feel backtrack. And yes, the hashtag is part of the title. Check it out.

The video will be debuted on Wednesday's American Idol where she is a judge.

Does anyone still watch American Idol? Not being snarky, just asking as I stopped a few years ago. Felt like the fad had passed.

Leave a comment if you love AI or if you're like me and let it go. I'm curious.

Mariah Carey: "Almost Home" from OZ

Mimi looks and sounds great on this track from the new OZ movie starring James Franco.

But...

I happen to like what I think is a better song of the same name by the fab Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Interestingly, Mary Chapin's song could practically be from the same movie in terms of lyrics and spirit...

Mariah Carey on Nicki Minaj - "I didn't know she sang"

Well, this clip will go down in "diva diss" history.

In an interview with Mariah Carey (which begins by looking back at her 20+ years as a super recording artist, her multitudinous awards and her 200+ million albums sold), Barbra Walters asks Mariah about the reported tension with co-American Idol judge Nicki Minaj.

Check the simple eye-roll and sassy line delivered with perfection at the 4:30 mark - "I didn't know she sang, I thought she rapped, or whatever..."

Mariah Carey announced as new judge on American Idol

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Fox wasted no time replacing one of their two empty chairs at "American Idol's" judges panel. The network announced at the Television Critics Association press tour in Hollywood on Monday that Mariah Carey will be joining the singing competition for season 12.

“As a singer, songwriter and producer, it’s going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with 'American Idol,' ” Mariah Carey said in a statement. “I’m currently in the studio working on my new album and its first single, ‘Triumphant,’ which will be out early next month. I can’t wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.”

Mariah's one year contract is reportedly worth $12 million.