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November 19th 2001
MARIAH'S GREATEST HITS
Mariah Carey claims that the tracks on her new greatest hits album are songs that, "really need to be heard". Her new double LP, "Greatest Hits" will be released through Columbia on December 3. Unlike her previous collection '#1's', composed solely of number one hits, the new compilation will include a number of lesser-known songs.
According to Mariah, she prevented label bosses from calling her last collection "Greatest Hits" as she thought it unrepresentative. Speaking to MTV, the singer said: "I think people are going to like this Greatest Hits because there are songs on it that were not necessarily singles. These are songs that really need to be heard, and I'm happy about it. There's a song, Vanishing, that's on the record that I really love, and there's a song called Underneath the Stars that I always kind of fought for... a lot of songs that I'm happy are gonna see the light of day."
Hit singles such as "Heartbreaker", "Fantasy" and "One Sweet Day" are also included on the new album. Meanwhile, Mariah is to release a benefit record for victims of the NYC tragedies. The single, which features the tracks, "Never Too Far", "Hero", and "There For Me", will be released in the US alongside "Greatest Hits" on December 3.
"I figured it would be a nice thing to do, to put them both out at Christmas... I fell like it's our responsibility to do what we can right now in terms of music, just being artists and being human beings", explained Mariah.
Proceeds from the single will go towards the Heroes Fund, which helps families of relief workers who died at the scene of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. Mariah will be in the UK at the end of this month to perform at the inaugural Top Of The Pops Awards. Her appearance at the Manchester Evening News Arena will be her first visit to the UK since her much publicised breakdown earlier in the year. Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, The Corrs and Atomic Kitten will also be performing at the event on November 30.
(DotMusic)
November 17th 2001
MARIAH INSISTS HER GREATEST WORK ISN'T ALWAYS MOST POPULAR
Despite her headline-grabbing split with Columbia Records last year, Mariah Carey has no beef with them cashing in on her success by releasing a Greatest Hits double LP on December 4. And though a collection of Carey's highest-charting songs, #1's, was released a mere three years ago, she says that collection didn't include all of her best work.
"The difference is the #1's record only had [songs that reached #1] on it, therefore I wouldn't let them call it Greatest Hits," she said. "I made a huge deal out of it: You may not call this a greatest-hits [album]. I think people are going to like this Greatest Hits because there are songs on it that were not necessarily singles."
"These are songs that needed to be really heard, and I'm happy about it," she continued. "There's a song, Vanishing, that's on the record that I really love, and there's a song called Underneath the Stars that I always kind of fought for. There's a lot of songs that I'm happy are gonna see the light of day."
Greatest Hits also includes "Fantasy", "Heartbreaker", "Thank God I Found You" and "One Sweet Day", among others. On the same day that the double album hits stores, Carey will release a maxi-single that features "Never Too Far", "Hero" and "There for Me". Proceeds from the single's sales go to the Heroes Fund, which benefits the families of relief workers lost while trying to save lives during the World Trade Center disaster.
"I started [performing] at different charity events where I did a combination of Never Too Far and Hero, " she said. "We made it into a medley and kinda put them both in the same key and just made it work, and people responded really well to it. It's been interesting for me, since the events of September 11, the way people have been playing Hero and talking to me about Never Too Far, 'cause that song is also about loss. I figured that it would be a nice thing to do, to put them both out for Christmas. I feel like it's our responsibility to do what we can right now in terms of music, just being artists and being human beings."
(MTV News)
November 15th 2001
IN THE STUDIO WITH MICHAEL JACKSON
First it was "We Are the World"... and now the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is asking "What More Can I Give?". The global star has been on a new mission since September 11: headlining a $50 million relief effort for those affected by the World Trade Center attacks. And tonight on ET, you'll get an exclusive look at Michael in the studio!
Michael assembled music's finest to lend their time and voices to "What More Can I Give?". "We have demonstrated time and again that music can touch our souls," he declared. "It is time we used that power to help us begin the process of healing immediately."
Joining Michael was a superstar lineup including Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Ricky Martin, *NSync, Carlos Santana, Tom Petty, Julio Iglesias, Usher, Reba McEntire, Beyonc Knowles of Destiny's Child, Shakira and more. "He doesn't even have to call," said Luther Vandross of his willingness to pitch in for Michael's cause. "He can just pick up the phone and say, 'the studio, three o'clock,' and you would have to be there. You know something important is going to happen."
Mariah Carey echoed the sentiment. "It's an honor to be here," exclaimed the pop diva. "From what [Michael] said, it's a song really close to his heart. Hopefully it will have a strong impact on the world."
(Entertainment Tonight)
October 28th 2001
Check out this site if you wanna check out Mariah's new video for 'Don't Stop', and other videos of her recent performances on such shows like the Radio Music Awards!
http://www.mariahmm.net/videos.shtml 
October 28th 2001
Mariah Carey opened the Radio Music Awards Friday with "Never Too Far" and right afterwards was awarded the "Most Requested Artist Award". In her acceptance speech, Mariah said, 'Oh oh, dear. Thank you so much. I'm just happy to be here. And I'd like to say thank you to radio, first of all, for being here for me, since 'Vision of Love,' and, you know, I wouldn't be here without you and mainly, basically, this award is about the fans, and you've been here with me, stuck with me through thick and thin, drama, no drama, whatever. And I just want to say I love you. I appreciate you. Thank you, God, for taking me through whatever. And thank you everybody out there who supported me' October 22, 2001
MARIAH CAREY ON 'ALLY'
Evidently unruffled by her recent box office flop with "Glitter", singer Mariah Carey has booked a guest appearance on Fox's "Ally McBeal". In an episode set to air Jan. 7, Carey will play a central figure in a lawsuit filed by a woman (Jami Gertz) annoyed by a matchmaking service that refunds her money and claims she's "unmatchable". Carey will perform "Lead the Way", which is featured on the "Glitter" soundtrack. Carey's episode also marks the "Ally" bow of rocker-thesp Jon Bon Jovi, who's signed up for a multi-episode run on the Fox drama.
(Lycos News)
October 12th 2001
The November issue of Architectural Digest vists Mariah. Glitter and glamour sound a high note in the singer's New York City triplex.
October 3rd 2001
Mariah takes sexy photos for FHM [For Him Magazine].. 
October 2, 2001
MARIAH FILMS 'DON'T STOP' VIDEO...
After being hospitalized, the original concept for the "Don't Stop" video was swiped and a new one was planned. And that plan came to life recently. Over the past week end, Mariah shot the "Don't Stop" video in New Orleans with guest rapper Mystikal, as confirmed by Virgin Records. The video looks set to be a visual feast with locations including a moss draped bayou deep in the swamp, and the famous Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans itself - a jazz soaked speakeasy club where many famous jazz musicians play.
There will be a fair amount of postproduction on the video - including using effects to make multiple Mariah's. As a result, companies are expecting delivery on October 19, 2001. Virgin is considering putting together a 30 second teaser clip for servicing to media up front of the full length video. Virgin also has B Roll from the shoot, which will feature sound bites from Mariah, Mystikal and behind-the-scenes footage. A still photographer was present at the shoot and got shots of every set up. Virgin will circulate a beta clip of the video, 30 second teaser and B Roll and make the photos available over medware as soon as everything is approved.
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