Jennifer Lopez Can't Be Judged on Record Sales Alone
The first-week sales numbers for Jennifer Lopez's upcoming album — A.K.A. — are not looking good. But I don’t think you can count her, or any other “divas,” out just yet.
Mariah Carey Can't Stop Wearing Ball Gowns EVERYWHERE
In news that will shock almost no one, Mariah Carey is making casual gowns a thing. Is this some kind of publicity stunt for her Elusive Chanteuse album or has MIMI gone to the lambs again?
Justin Bieber Tells Horrible Racist Jokes on Camera
Justice Beaver (of the crime-fighting beavers) is going to be in a lot of hot water today, because The Sun has just posted a video of the pop star making an offensive slur-laden joke. Fun!
Selfie Loathing: Mariah Carey Rides the NYC Subway in a Couture Gown
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Welcome back! Every Friday, we play America's fastest-growing, par-cheeziest bored game, Selfie Loathing, in which celebrity Instagrams are presented without comment. It is what it is. Enjoy.
Mariah Carey is Absolutely Thrilled About Winning a World Music Award
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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 27: Mariah Carey receives a award during the ceremony of the World Music Awards 2014 at Sporting Monte-Carlo on May 27, 2014 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Mariah Carey Performs 'Always Be My Baby' in Classic Mariah Fashion
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It was 18 years ago today that "Always Be My Baby" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, so the fan favorite was a great choice for Mimi to perform live this morning on Today.
Mariah Carey Loves the Mariah Carey Album Title Generator
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A single-gloved (fingerless) Mariah Carey stopped by David Letterman yesterday to chat about her upcoming art phenomenon concept album, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse. She also gave Letterman the diva-with-a-thesaurus treatment by submitting his name to Time's Mariah Carey Album Title Generator. So you can…
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For those of us who can only dream of having the vocal range and equally huge diva status as Mariah Carey, Time has given us the greatest gift: the Mariah Carey Album Title Generator. Yes, even you can be Me. Now all you have to do is hire a photography crew to figure out when the next simultaneous meteor…
Mariah Carey Sticks With Signature Pose for New Album Cover
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After recently indicating that she'd be taking a Beyoncé-esque "surprise approach" to her new album, Mariah Carey reverted right back to form, tweeting a photo of the cover art and announcing its title—Me. I Am Mariah—and release date. She didn't even do her arms different.
This Week in Tabloids: Kim Cheated on Kanye With Chris Brown
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Welcome back! Every Wednesday, Callie Beusman heads to the newsstand and together we "read" the celebrity tabloids — Ok!, In Touch, Life & Style, Star, Us — so you don't "have" to. This week: Miley "overdosed" on marijuana; Mariah and Nick are dunzo; and Kim cheated on Kanye with Chris Brown. Rumormongering ahoy.
Every Celebrity in LA Tweeted About the Earthquake
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A 5.1 earthquake rocked the city of Los Angeles yesterday evening and celebrities from Ariana Grande to Amber Riley to Steve Martin took to their Twitters to document the event, reminding us that there are very few variations in response to an earthquake, but that no matter what Chord Overstreet (miss you on Glee!)…
Mr. Mariah Carey, aka Nick Cannon, Has a New Pajama-Themed Song
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Nick Cannon, that one dude that did a bunch of funny TV stuff and movie stuff but most importantly is married to Mariah Carey is releasing a new album White People Party Music, and uh ooohhhh, one of the tracks was leaked. It's called "Pajama Pants" and it's apparently about getting "it poppin' in them pajama pants."
Miley Cyrus' Opening Number Is BANANAS
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Miley Cyrus started her Bangerz tour yesterday and it looks...interesting. If her opening number is any indication, this concert pretty much encapsulates everything we've seen Miley do in the past several months: underwear as outerwear, sinister-looking stuffed animals, a little person carrying a photo of Britney…
A Drunk-ish Mariah Carey Tells a Rambling Story on Live TV
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Mimi has been working hard to promote the release of her new single "You're Mine (Eternal)," with stops at several radio shows and an MTV special during which she premiered her new video and sat down for a very laid back (read: kinda messy) interview with Sway.
Nicki Minaj's New Song Is a Rapey Waste of Time
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Nicki Minaj released a new song today called "Lookin' Ass Nigga" and it's a spectacular misuse of her talents. But you knew that, right? Nicki is as Nicki does.
Michelle Rodriguez & Cara Delevingne Drunkenly Make Out at Knicks Game
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Cara Delevingne and Michelle Rodriguez went to a Knicks game, where they quickly realized that basketball is an extremely boring sport and spent the rest of their time drinking copiously, smoking e-cigs, taking selfies, and sporadically making out.
Ke$ha Rolls Out of Club, Rolls Into Rehab
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Currency-repping singer Ke$ha has entered rehab for an eating disorder.
The 10 Best Christmas Songs, Ranked
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The season of the Christmas song has nearly come to a close, meaning we only have one more day to hum along to the holiday classics before it stops being "on trend" and starts being insufferable. I don't know about you, but personally, I would like to spend this last bit of time being as efficient as possible and this…
Chatroulette Singing All I Want for Christmas Is You Is the Best Thing
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Steve Kardynal, the lovable breakout star of Chatroulette, is back with another one of his adorable sing-alongs, this time looping internet users into an unexpected music video for Mariah Carey's classic hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You." If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, well, prepare to be…
Mariah Didn't Realize She Does That Thing With Her Hand When She Sings
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Last night, during Mariah's interview on Watch What Happens Live, the audience was told to drink every time a little gif of her singing and doing her twinkle fingers popped up on screen. The Queen of Christmas then explained that she didn't even know that she did that when she sang. She also managed to incorporate…