Lee Daniels, Gabourey Sidibe and Mariah Carey spoke to the press backstage at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Friday, March 5.

Source: Peter Knegt from indieWIRE

Billboard has published the box score for Mariah's two concerts at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles, California in its 3/20/10 issue.

Date: Saturday, February 23-24, 2010
Venue: Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Citywalk in L.A.
Gross: $1,107,515
Attendance/Capacity of Building: 10,741 / 11,882
Sellout %: 90.4%
Ticket Price Range: $250.75, $69.75

Source: Billboard | NSwain

Billboard has published the box score for Mariah's concert at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona in its 3/20/10 issue.

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Venue: Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona
Gross: $319,355
Attendance/Capacity of Building: 4,860 / 4,860
Sellout %: 100.0%
Ticket Price Range: $150.50, $49.50

Source: Billboard | NSwain

Billboard has published the box score for Mariah's concert at the Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston, Texas in its 3/20/10 issue.

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2010
Venue: Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston, Texas
Gross: $247,668
Attendance/Capacity of Building: 2,505 / 2,627
Sellout %: 95.4%
Ticket Price Range: $175.75, $59.75

Source: Billboard | NSwain

Billboard has published the box score for Mariah's two concerts at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois in its 3/20/10 issue.

Date: Saturday, February 13-14, 2010
Venue: Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL
Gross: $726,591
Attendance/Capacity of Building: 7,034 / 7,034
Sellout %: 100.0%
Ticket Price Range: $147, $66

Source: Billboard | NSwain

Mariah Carey makes her 28th visit to the Adult Contemporary chart, as "Angels Cry" starts at No. 30. The song marks the first appearance on the list for featured artist Ne-Yo.

The ballad is the second song from Carey's album "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" to reach the tally, following the No. 10-peaking "I Want to Know What Love Is." Carey had not charted two tracks from the same album on Adult Contemporary since the title cut from "Butterfly" (No. 11) and "My All" (No. 18) in 1997-98.

First released on "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" without Ne-Yo, the new version of "Angels Cry" previews Carey's duets/remix album "Angels Advocate," due March 30.

Source: Billboard

Def Jam CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid canceled a key speech at a top music event with his staff claiming his son was seriously ill -- but he really panicked over facing questions about his future with the label, sources tell Page Six.

Hundreds of top music industry suits paid up to $1,000 each to hear Reid speak at the Billboard 2010 Music & Money Symposium at the St. Regis last week.

But hours before the talk, delegates were told that his son was in the hospital with a head injury and needed surgery. Reid has four sons, from 6 to 29 years old, as well as a daughter, 8.

"There was speculation among other music executives that this was not entirely the truth. Reid didn't want to answer questions about his future with Island Def Jam," a source said. "The move left organizers panicked with no speaker with just hours to go. Vevo CEO Rio Caraeff agreed to stand in."

The Post's Peter Lauria reported last month that R&B impresario Reid is under pressure to break a cold streak following the promotion of Lucian Grainge to CEO of Universal Music Group, which owns Island Def Jam. Following disappointing sales from artists including Rihanna and Mariah Carey, Reid has been ordered to rein in his spending and bring in a hit.

A friend of the dapper Reid -- one of the most powerful men in the US music business -- told us, "L.A. had to cancel because he was called away on family business, not because his son was ill. That was just a story that went around. He isn't afraid to answer questions about his future with the label. He is about to sign J.Lo [Jennifer Lopez] and isn't going anywhere."

A rep for Island Def Jam said, "It was unfortunate, but he was called out of town on personal business and hopes to be able to participate in a future symposium." Billboard declined to comment.

Source: New York Post

Before casting his next film, Woody Allen may want to check out Precious. (But not Glitter!)

Why?

Mariah Carey tells me that the legendary filmmaker is her dream director.

"I've never met him, but Bullets Over Broadway is one of my favorite movies ever," Carey told me at the Oscars. "I can quote every word. I think it's amazing."

Sounds like Carey has learned a lesson or two from her glittery flop. "I'm going to try to be careful about what I do," she said. "You've got to work with people who bring you to another level, and you have to surround yourself with people you can fully give yourself to."

Source: Marc Malkin - E! Online

The highly-acclaimed Lee Daniels' drama Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey, is now out in stores!


You can also purchase Precious online at Amazon.com: DVD for $16.99 or Blu-ray for $22.99. Get your copy today!

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Download: Mariah Interviews with Access Hollywood - Oscar Red Carpet


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Congratulations to Mariah for topping the Brazilian Airplay Chart for 20 consecutive weeks with "I Want To Know What Love Is!" Mariah's cover of the Foreigner classic has been at #1 since October 2009 and it is the biggest hit of 2010 so far in Brazil. "I Want To Know What Love Is" also has the distinction of being the longest chart-topper in the history of the Crowley Broadcast Analysis.

Many thanks to the Brazilian fans who have supported Mariah! Great job!!

Source: Joao | Crowley Broadcast Analysis

For her role as social worker Miss Weiss in the Academy Award-nominated film "Precious," Mariah Carey underwent a drastic make-under, sporting a mustache, mousey tresses and dowdy clothes that left the otherwise-glamorous singer nearly unrecognizable.

But, as any red-carpet-watcher would expect, Carey was nothing short of stunning when MTV News caught up with her and husband Nick Cannon at the Academy Awards, where the two joked about getting dressed for the big night.

"Of course, she tells me what she's going to wear, and I go pull something out of the laundry hamper and iron it and put it on," Cannon joked. "But she's fabulous."

"He doesn't hardly iron a thing," Carey laughed.

"Yeah, I don't know how to iron," Cannon admitted. "I'm surprised this isn't wrinkled now."

Carey's purple gown clearly didn't come out of a dirty-clothes hamper, but instead of trying on a slew of dresses from different designers, Carey streamlined her wardrobe-selection process by working directly with Valentino.

"We worked with them and did a lot of different sketches and stuff. We just thought it would be a nice moment, a leg moment for a different thing," Carey said, good-naturedly referencing her frequently exposed décolletage.

"What if I had my leg out?" Nick asked.
"You could start a new trend," Carey said.
"What if I had a split from the top of my pants?"
"You do you, man," she said. "That's why I love you."


Precious won 2 out of the six awards it was nominated for at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards: Geoffrey Fletcher for "Writing - Adapted Screenplay" and Mo'Nique for "Actress in a Supporting Role." Congratulations!

Source: MTV News

Download: Mariah & Nick Interview with E! - Oscar Red Carpet


Download: Mariah & Nick Interview with ABC - Oscar Red Carpet


Download: Mariah, Lee Daniels Interview with TV Guide - Oscar Red Carpet


Download: Mariah Interviews with Canal+ France - Oscar Red Carpet

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Below are photos of Mariah arriving on the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

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Mariah Carey was her usual fabulous diva self backstage at the Film Independent Spirit Awards -- tottering around on skyscraper heels so high she couldn't walk and having security prop her up all night.

The star, upstaging other actresses in a tight black dress showing off her famous curves, was celebrating her cast mates from "Precious," which swept the board at Friday night's awards at the LA Live arena -- seen as a more relaxed precursor to the Oscars.

Carey -- who famously once said, "I don't do stairs" -- had personal security to help her totter onstage. And she further fuelled baby rumors by telling Page Six that she had "something special" on the way.

A source said, "Mariah came out as a presenter but she was having trouble in her heels, which were eight inches high and so spiky, she accidentally stabbed herself in one foot before she was helped onstage.

"She seemed to be the only star hanging onto personal security. Outside the press area she seemed really giddy and was overheard saying jokingly, 'I don't know if I can do this!' And she didn't arrive and leave through an elevator like the other stars. She had a BMW limo pull right up to the stage."

Celebrating without husband Nick Cannon backstage, Carey did nothing to stop rumors that she's pregnant or ready to adopt, telling us, "I have a lot of new acting projects coming up. I am talking to ['Precious' director Lee Daniels] about at least three movies. But there's also something else very special on the way. I can't say any more."

"Precious" dominated the Spirits, winning Best Feature, Best Director, Best First Screenplay for Geoffrey Fletcher, Best Female Lead for Gabourey Sidibe and Best Supporting Female for Mo'Nique.

Source: New York Post

Watch the music video for the Haiti charity single "Everybody Hurts" (Alternative Mix) featuring Mariah Carey below.


The U.K. charity single for Haiti relief, a cover version of REM's "Everybody Hurts" featuring Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis, Miley Cyrus, Susan Boyle, Cheryl Cole, Robbie Williams, etc. is available for download on iTunes USA. You can purchase the 2-track Helping Haiti Everybody Hurts single for $2.58, or individually: 1. Everybody Hurts ($1.29)
2. Everybody Hurts (Alternative Mix) ($1.29).

Source: Chimology | Adam

Download: Mariah - Arrival and Audience


Download: Mariah & Andy Garcia Present Best Cinematography Award


Download: Nominee Presentation: Precious for Best Feature


Download: Geoffrey Fletcher Wins Best First Screenplay


Download: Mo'Nique Wins Best Supporting Female


Download: Gabourey Sidibe Wins Best Female Lead


Download: Lee Daniels Wins Best Director


Download: Precious Wins Best Feature Film

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Below are photos of Mariah at the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards held at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles, California on Friday, March 5, 2010.

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Our dear friend Carlo from EXTRA snapped some pictures of Mariah as they were interviewing her on the red carpet at tonight's Independent Spirit Awards. Thanks Carlo!

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Congratulations! Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire won all five awards it was nominated for, including the coveted Best Feature film honor, at tonight's 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards held at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California.

Best Feature
Best Director - Lee Daniels
Best First Screenplay - Geoffrey Fletcher
Best Female Lead - Gabourey Sidibe
Best Supporting Female - Mo'Nique

Photos and videos coming soon. Stay tuned!

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Mariah is confirmed to attend the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California tonight, March 5. Her film, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has five nominations, including the coveted Best Feature film honor, to lead the pack heading into tonight's awards presentation.

BEST FEATURE - Producers: Lee Daniels, Gary Magness, Sarah Siegel-Magness
BEST DIRECTOR - Lee Daniels
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY - Geoffrey Fletcher
BEST FEMALE LEAD - Gabourey Sidibe
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE - Mo'Nique

The Spirit Awards will air live tonight at 8:00pm PST/11:00 pm EST on the Independent Film Channel.

Source: Spirit Awards | MariahDailyJournal

Below, find Mariah's chart positions in Billboard magazine issue dated March 13, 2010.

Source: Billboard | MariahDailyJournal

Thanks to everyone who participated in our "Up Out My Face" Download Contest. Twenty-two (22) lucky fans were picked at random out of hundreds of entries received during the week of February 16 - March 1. The following will each receive a signed item by Mariah!

Theodore Winand (Wayne, NJ) first entry 2/16 Christopher Bubenik (Asheville, NC) first entry 2/23 April Rodriguez (Chicago, IL) Benjamin Figueroa (Miami, FL) Cassie O'Dell (Salem, OR) Dione Gaston (Nashville, TN) Derrick Commodore (Chestertown, MD) James Ervine (San Jose, CA) Jamie Hutchinson Bryan, TX Jennifer Koncsler (Shenandoah, PA) Ken Adams (Riverview FL) Kevin Xiong (Cambridge, MA) Kojiro Matsuo (Japan) Kyle Cook (Springfield, MA) Marcos Hernandez (San Diego, CA) Martin Martinez (Las Vegas, NV) Nicole Phoenix (Englewood, NJ) Phillip Nelson (Claremore, OK) Ryan Rastegar (Normal, IL) Zulkarnain Barudin (Singapore) Clayton Morar (South Africa) Twitter/Forums Regina Yanzon (Philippines) Twitter/Forums

Congratulations, winners! Please contact us by e-mail and let us know of your mailing address.

Thanks to IDJ/Maroon Entertainment for providing the amazing prizes! Be sure to keep checking back to MariahDailyJournal for future contests.

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Mariah's "I Want To Know What Love Is" continues to reign on the Brazilian Airplay Chart, recording a consecutive 19th week at #1!

If the song stays at the top next week, it will become the biggest hit ever in Brazilian airplay history.

Source: Crowley Broadcast Analysis | Joao

Beginning today, E! will kick off its Autographs to Help Haiti online auction to support the ongoing relief operations in Haiti and to aid those displaced by the recent disaster in Chile.

You can bid on beautifully framed Plexiglass panels signed by Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon and other celebrities such as Sandra Bullock, Tina Fey and Justin Timberlake and tons more of your favorites—while knowing you're helping victims of the tragedy in Haiti.

The Mariah-Nick framed panel is being auctioned off with a starting bid of $50. Click here to bid! Auction ends Wednesday, March 10 at 6:38pm PST.

Source: E!