http://www.mariahcarey.dk...tnews.html

Man she looks good, those workout sessions for her upcoming movie paid off lol

Here is the article

Charmed Life

You've heard the songs, seen the videos, and lusted after her gams - but Mariah Carey says you ain't seen nothing yet.

Interview by Eric Alt
Photos by Antoine Verglas

Mariah Carey steels herself for the inevitable questions about her life with a laugh almost sweet enough to make us play nice. “Can’t we talk about what kind of cream I’m rubbing on my legs or something?” Though she tries to draw our attention to her body of work, who can ignore a career with such high highs (15 number one singles, best-selling female artist ever) and weird lows (her infamous TRL striptease, her struggles with exhaustion)? But Mariah has gotten up, dusted herself off, and came out singing.

First off, what question are you most sick of being asked?
Oh, my! There are a few! I don’t have one in mind, but keep going and I’ll let you know.

You’ve taken a trashing in the media these past few years. How do you keep it all in perspective?
The way I look at it is, you take the good with the bad. We’re all human, and we all go through good times and difficult times. But in the end it’s all about getting up he right way. My song “Through the Rain” (from Charmbracelet) is about going through all these things. I feel triumphant singing it.

Was there ever a particular piece of criticism that stung the most?

There were so many things. Sometimes when you’re a celebrity, people are like “Heavens to Betsy!” if you sneeze the wrong way. In reality, celebrities lead lives that don’t necessarily go in tandem with our public images. People think they know everything about you because of the way you sang “Hero.”

So are you a diva?
Everybody’s a diva these days. You can be the diva of garbage women – it doesn’t matter. It’s a little bit tired. When I was growing up, my mother was an opera singer, so I connected divas to someone who can really sing and is a bit grandiose. So I guess that would be me. There are rumors about how I walked into a hotel and insisted on completely redecorating a room before I stayed there.

So you don’t throw your weights around to get into restaurants?
No, I usually have other people take care of that for me. [laughs]

What was the most outrageous lie you head about yourself?
That I refuse to walk on grass. Even funnier is that apparently I also refuse to walk on carpeting. So I guess I hover. [laughs] How do people think I get from Point A to Point B?

But sometimes it’s another celebrity taking potshots at you. Any reason why Eminem would take a lyrical swipe at you in his song “Superman”?

Yeah, it happened. Did I have a sexual relationship with him? No, I didn’t I knew him, I hung out with him a few times, but nothing sexual occurred. I’d admit it if it did, but it didn’t. And that’s what I was so upset about the whole thing, because I was like, “Look, if I had an intimate relationship with the person, that would be one thing, but…” Maybe he thought because nothing happened he’d look bad or something.

Dare we even dig up Glitter?
C’mon, don’t do that to me!

I think we’ve found that question you hate most!
I’m bored talking about it. It was two years ago. There are so many positive things to talk about! All I can say is that I couldn’t have had the cards more stacked against me – the soundtrack came out the week of September 11th, and I had just been hospitalized for exhaustion. What could I do? Kids come up all the time and tell me they loved the movie. What are you gonna say? It’s funny!

What it tougher to take because the movie reflected your life story?
It really didn’t. The only thing was that the girl was interracial and a singer. My life story would be a hell of a lot more interesting.

Did that sour you on acting, or do you want to keep doing it?

I did a movie called Wisegirls with Mira Sorvino that was a great experience. It epitomized why I want to pursue acting. It was this little indie film, and it got some good reviews. We went to Sundance and got a standing ovation. I got to play a character that was so far from who I am. She’s a drug-dealing waitress from Staten Island who’s like [in a goombah accent] a friggin’ broad, ya know? It allowed me not to be Mariah Carey for a minute. Next I’m going this movie called Sweet Science. My character’s a boxer…a really bad one. It’s a romantic comedy.

Speaking of you and cameras, your videos do a breathtaking job of revealing you to the public.
I know I have this image that’s sexy. But I’m basically like Mary Poppins. That’s my nick-name! I’m prudish. It’s like playing dress-up. When you go through difficult stuff as a kid sometimes your childhood stays with you. I’ve hung on to that. There was a period when I was in a relationship that was confining, where I had to wear turtlenecks and long pants, and that wasn’t me. So when I broke out of that – around the time of the “Honey” video, where I jump out of the water like a secret agent – everybody was shocked. But that was the real me coming out.


Describe the lean yours for us.
Even struggling, I always felt like I was going to get past it. I remember having one pair of shoes that I had to walk to work in. I worked at a sports bar, and my job was to sit there in a tight T-shirt and sell shirts to guys. But these shoes were my mom’s and a size too small. My toes would be poking through the front, and I’d be trudging through the snow.

You were married at age 23 to Tommy Mottola, then chairman of Sony Music Entertainment. What do you learn about marriage?
To say away from it! [laughs] I would marry again if it were about having kids, but other than that I can’t see myself doing it.

And what did the experience teach you about record executives?
That they’re brutal! I would hear the way they talk about the artist’ backs because I had the unique position of being there behind closed doors. It wasn’t pretty.

Now that you’re a powerful singer, songwriter, and producers, do you have a dream collaborator?
I’ve always been a fan of Stevie Wonder, and we’ve always talked about working together. I’ve worked with so many people it’s just unbelievable – everyone from Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z to Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Pavarotti.

What’s your best ODB story?
I love him. He’s the funniest because he just doesn’t care. He’s hilarious.


Is he batshit crazy?
It depends on his mood. But he’s a really cool guy. He’s talented and…very free.

Are you keeping your eye on any up-and-coming divas?
I like Beyonce. She’s cool. I like that she writes her own songs, as opposed to people who are clearly emulating others a bit too much.

Like J.Lo? It’s been alleged that her producers stole ideas from you.
I wouldn’t want to comment on that. Sorry, just trying to abide by the laws here.

Is it true you let fans on your Web site pick the songs you sing in concert?
Yes, it’s whatever comes in the top 15. I don’t live on the Internet. I give them things like tickets, but for me to read everybody’s opinion night and day would not be good.

But you do actually post messages from time to time, right?
Yeah, that would be me.

Is it every a little weird being that accessible to your fans?
I have a Jack Russell who’s so cute. There’s this one girl in Japan who dresses up like my dog and comes to concerts. This girl has a Web site devoted to him. So that’s pretty amusing.

How much does being in the spotlight – to the extent where people dress up like your dog – make it hard for you to date?
I’m in a weird position because I started doing this so young and was so secluded, and then I was in a relationship with a much older person. I’ve never really dated. I’ve experienced people hitting on me, obviously.


How do they usually go about it?
People come up to me and ask to marry me. But it’s not that hard. Just strike up a conversation! I can talk to just about anyone. It’s not about the who’s who of my address book. It’s about who’s fun, who’s cool.

Then how about a date with us? Karaoke maybe?
It’d be fun to walk in, do it, and see everyone’s reaction. It might be something I should do.

So you don’t necessarily only want to date other celebrities?
With another celebrity, there are egos. It’s like, “Which fan came up to me and asked for an autograph and didn’t ask you?” Who really cares? It’s not about how many magazine covers I can get on with this person.

Do average guys ever hit on you?
I don’t know. Do whistling and catcalls count?

Vital Stats: Born March 27, 1970, in Huntington, New York. “I’ve been singing since I was four. My mother was an opera singer and a vocal coach, and we both pretty much knew I had a natural talent for music. Writing songs was my creative outlet. Whenever there was anything difficult going on, I turned to writing as escapism.”


Her fairy tale story: “My shoe broke onstage twice on this tour. It was very Cinderella! One night I noticed that the heel had broken off. I was hopping on one leg, trying to finish the song and laughing. So I just threw it out to the audience and gave it to a fan, then I broke the other shoe and finished the song barefoot.”

Driving herself crazy: “Being chauffeured around becomes mundane. I actually hate limos. I love to drive, even though I’m not a very good driver.”

Good sport: “I’m a fast runner. But when it comes to organized sports, I’m not good. I’m like, ‘Why is this person running toward me and what do I do now? Which goalie am I protecting?’ My brain doesn’t work that way. I know guys want to play basketball with their girlfriends, so I should pretend that I’m good at it, but the truth is I suck. I’m looking for someone to teach me.”

What she wants in a man: “Definitely a sense of humor. If somebody just sits there and talks about mundane subjects, they’re just boring as hell. Why bother?”

Not sure who handles her pr, but they r doing one hell of a job lately. Pictures are nice, two remarks:

1.she's beginning to show her age (which is ok)
b.nice Photoshop job, but a little bit 2 obvious methinx

I like the pics, she does look more mature, still hot
She is the same age as Jennifer Lopez (33) Which still amkes her young ish, people are suprise how young she actually is, It's been 14 years since Vision of love

Had to bump this over Britney's hideous (but kitch) pics

ok, so mariah's photos and britneys photos show a lot of skin...what's the difference? imho, the britney pics are much more fun to look at...at least those photos give you fashion. mariah is ALWAYS almost naked in some bikini...nothing new here...

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[This message was edited Sun Aug 17 8:29:19 PDT 2003 by twink69]

Difference is after the clothes come on Britney doesn't have a talent, and fashion? for suburbans maybe, That is not trendy at all
and Mariah actually has something to say and can put together a sentence without using the term "Brain Fart"
[This message was edited Sun Aug 17 8:31:59 PDT 2003 by twink69]

twink69 said:

i don't see anything suburban about those styles. we're talking gucci, dior, et al! i don't know what suburbs you came from but you must be lucky to be from suburbs where tom ford and galliano are the norm.

Mariah is skipping the crap, if she is going to strip it off for a mag, then get it off
no need to behind "art" because it aint, she does that through her music unlike Britney and the Madonna's
[This message was edited Sun Aug 17 8:32:45 PDT 2003 by twink69]

my work here is done

how?
I would paste the Maxim cover, but I don't know how too
anyway Mariah is far more prettier and sexier then Britney

The Mariah photos are cool but what's up with all the photo editing. I use photo programs like Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady and the photos are over-airbrushed and too touched up. Her skin doesn't even look real. Every photo looks animated like she's computer generated. I've noticed that in Mariah's publicity photos since Butterfly.

twink69 said:

Absolutely!!! plus i think Britney has a horrible figure!

deeplove said:

would you kick her out of your bed?

Britney is boring on so many levels, I like her as a "Tabloid Puppy" apart from that I don't care for her music, movies or anything she has to say
and she is NOT that pretty, she is very averag looking, lots of make up and hype

twink69 said:

again..., would you kick her out of your bed?

It's all breasts! I think Mariah's best feature is her legs.. where are they? This is a pretty boring Maxim spread, but they tend to bore me. You know it's a men's magazine.. no creativity, just breasts breasts breasts.

anemone said:

who needs creativity when there are breasts?

Remember when she was admired for her singing talent as much as her body? Those were the days.

and those days are long gone!

She can still sing and looks great, but she is a succesful,talented and beautiful women what else would you expect but negativity.

I just got this issue of Maxim and the photos are so retouched they look like oil paintings.

I just saw the Maxim cover and i was like OMG and i gots to own it.