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If you’ve got it, flaunt it, isn’t that right Mariah Carey?
The 43-year-old singer slipped into a revealing cut-out swimsuit for a photoshoot in Italy where she’s busy promoting her hit single, ‘#Beautiful’ and filming a new video with Miguel.
And you can’t blame her for choosing such a flesh-flashing piece of swimwear – she’s shed the 30kg (5st) she gained while pregnant with her two-year-old twins, Monroe and Morrocan.
The singer has spoken in the past of her battle to keep trim. She told Shape magazine: “I put on 70 lbs. but if you look at me in pictures you’d think it was more like 9,000 lbs. I have a lot of empathy with people who have to lose a lot of weight.
“I used to be able to slim down just by exercising more, but that’s changed. Since having the babies, I realise that 90 percent of losing weight is my diet.
“Today my workout routine is more about getting and staying toned. And for me, that means either taking hour-long walks a few times a week or jumping in the pool three or four days a week to do 45 minutes of aquatic exercises.”
Well it certainly looks like it’s paying off.
Source: Huffington Post UK
Mariah Carey shows off her great new material as she poses in a skimpy cut-out swimsuit.
The curvaceous singer flaunted her body in the sexy one-piece as she teased a behind-the-scenes video from her latest work with R&B crooner Miguel who she collaborated with on recent single Beautiful.
Mariah, 43, posted the collage of images of herself on her Twitter page as she wrote:
She is currently working on material for her 14th studio album and fans are eagerly using the Twitter hashtag #MC723 to excitedly chat about the release which is scheduled for July 23.
Mariah has already spoken about the project being the beginning of a “new era” for her.
She told Billboard magazine: “There are alot more raw ballads than people might expect. There are also up-tempo and signature-type songs that represent my different facets as an artist.
“Wherever we go with this project, I’ve tried to keep the soul and heart in it.”
Source: The Sun
Mariah Carey’s “#Beautiful” featuring Miguel is currently No.27 on UK’s Midweek Chart, based on downloads sold by close of play Friday. Only 1,500 units split the No.22 – No.28 positions!
Below are the rolling seven day charts for UK Airplay:
Official UK Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
31. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 1,282
Impacts: 20.980 million audience impressions
Official UK Commercial Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
33. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 1,216
Impacts: 13.440 million audience impressions
Official UK TV Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
20. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Plays: 357
Here is a quick look at digital retailer’s download charts, as they currently stand:
iTunes UK: Top Songs
16. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
iTunes UK: Top Pop Songs
7. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Amazon UK: Bestsellers MP3
34. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Songs
39. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Pop Songs
17. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
The single is now available to buy from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MCBeautiful | Amazon MP3: http://smarturl.it/AzBeautiful | Google Play: http://goo.gl/CSEd6 | 7 Digital: http://smarturl.it/7Beautiful
Source: Mariah Connection UK
According to UK newspaper, Daily Mail, Mariah Carey peformed at Tamara Ecclestone’s Wedding Ceremony in Southern France earlier this week.
Daily Mail writes: On Tuesday, Tamara, 28, was sheathed in a couture Vera Wang gown complete with 30 ft train and crystals on the bodice.
And she took her first dance as Mrs Rutland to a cover of Lionel Richie’s Endless Love, performed live by Mariah Carey — hired for £2.5 million. Miss Carey also sang her new single Beautiful.
Source: Daily Mail
The Sun writes: With her hair tied up in a rag, frumpy clothes and wearing very little make-up, the 43-year-old pop star looks tired and puffy as she picks cotton in a field.
It is a far cry from the usual immaculate pop star we see on stage.
Mariah takes up the role of Hattie Pearl in the star-studded biopic of White House manservant Eugene Allen, who served under eight presidents during his 1952-1986 stint.
Daily Express writes: The American Idol judge has proved she’s not scared to bare all after an official grab of her character Hattie Pearl was released earlier today, showing the star without a scrap of make-up on.
The 43-year-old singer is shown in a frumpy outfit with her hair tied up in a rag as she takes on the role of a field slave in the film, which is directed by Lee Butler.
Looking a far cry from her usual styled self, the star – whose current single #beautiful featuring Miguel is proving to be one of the biggest hits of the summer – is shown looking into the distance as she picks cotton with her fellow slaves in a green field.
The Butler is Mariah’s first role since 2009′s critically acclaimed, Oscar winning Precious and is already tipped for big things with a star-studded cast, including Forrest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Robin Williams.
Daily Mirror writes: Mariah Carey is one of the ultimate and best loved divas of our time and it’s no secret she likes to look her best while out and about.
So her latest look may come as a surprise to some as she looks completely different to her normal self.
The singer, has MASSIVELY dressed down for her role in upcoming film The Butler.
In a picture taken on the set of the film the big-voiced singer is seen with her hair tied up on her head while she works hard in a film picking cotton.
The star, who plays character Hattie Pearl in the movie, wears a frumpy outfit which consists of a light shirt and colourful pink and purple skirt.
Mariah, who recently quit her role as a judge on American Idol, has been filming for the project in New Orleans.
The film is about the true story of Eugene Allen who worked as a butler in the White House for eight different presidents from 1952 until 1986.
Mariah stars alongside Forrest Whitaker, who plays Eugene, and fellow actor Robin Williams among others.
The project will be the superstar singer’s first Hollywood outing since her last movie – 2009′s Oscar winning film Precious.
E! Online UK writes: Is that you, Mimi?
For her role as a slave in The Butler, Mariah Carey got a complete makeunder. Understandably, in order to transformed into her character, Hattie Pearl, the singer had to ditch her signature stilettos, diamonds and mini dresses for simple duds and minimal makeup.
Mind you, this isn’t the first time the singer has ditched her diva ways for a part. Gone was the extravagant glamour in 2009 when she tackled the role of social worker Mrs. Weiss in the film Precious, which won Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress—Mo’Nique too home the honors at the awards show.
Back then critics praised the star for her part in the film and considering The Butler’s all-star cast—Terrence Howard, Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Jane Fonda, to name a few—perhaps she will be headed back to the Academy Awards for another stripped down portrayal.
Mariah Carey’s “#Beautiful” featuring Miguel is currently No.26 on UK’s Midweek Chart, based on downloads sold by close of play Tuesday. Only 3,500 units split the No.20 – No.30 positions!
The big news on radio this week is that “#Beautiful” gets bumped up to Playlist B on Radio 1!
Below are the rolling seven day charts for UK Airplay:
Official UK Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
32. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 1,108
Impacts: 19.640 million audience impressions
Official UK Commercial Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
33. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 1,062
Impacts: 13.490 million audience impressions
Official UK TV Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
21. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Plays: 351
Here is a quick look at digital retailer’s download charts, as they currently stand:
iTunes UK: Top Songs
22. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
iTunes UK: Top Pop Songs
12. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Amazon UK: Bestsellers MP3
41. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Songs
32. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Pop Songs
16. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
7 Digital: Track Chart
20. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
The single is now available to buy from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MCBeautiful | Amazon MP3: http://smarturl.it/AzBeautiful | Google Play: http://goo.gl/CSEd6 | 7 Digital: http://smarturl.it/7Beautiful
Source: Mariah Connection UK
She is rarely seen in public without looking immaculate in a designer dress and heels.
But Mariah Carey has proved she’s not scared to bare all as she appears stripped back in a first look at her character Hattie Pearl in Lee Daniels’ The Butler.
The official image shows the superstar without a scrap of make-up and in a frumpy ensemble as she takes on the role of a field slave.
Looking a far cry from her usual self the 43-year-old shows off her natural beauty while her typically very styled hair is pushed off her face and tied up in a rag.
The We Belong Together songstress is looking wistfully at the camera while picking cotton in a film surrounded by fellow cotton pickers.
Mariah is not the only big name to star in the movie – it also features heavyweights Forest Whitaker, John Cusack and Oprah Winfrey.
The Butler is filmed in New Orleans and tells the true story of Eugene Allen, who is played by Forest Whitaker.
Eugene served under eight president presidents during his 1952-1986 stint as the White House butler.
The film will document the changes in American society over the period, which includes the civil rights movement and Vietnam, and how the various things affect Eugene and his family.
source: Daily Mail
Mariah Carey’s “#Beautiful” featuring Miguel is currently No.23 on UK’s Midweek Chart, based on downloads sold by close of play Thursday. Only 1,500 units split the No.22 – No.31 positions!
Below are the rolling seven day charts for UK Airplay:
Official UK Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
44. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 865
Impacts: 16.680 million audience impressions
Official UK Commercial Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
38. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 829
Impacts: 11.980 million audience impressions
Official UK TV Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
22. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Plays: 372
Here is a quick look at digital retailer’s download charts, as they currently stand:
iTunes UK: Top Songs
18. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
iTunes UK: Top Pop Songs
9. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Amazon UK: Bestsellers MP3
30. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Songs
29. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Pop Songs
13. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
7 Digital: Track Chart
20. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
The single is now available to buy from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MCBeautiful | Amazon MP3: http://smarturl.it/AzBeautiful | Google Play: http://goo.gl/CSEd6 | 7 Digital: http://smarturl.it/7Beautiful
Source: Mariah Connection UK
A host of Def Jam Island/Universal Music Group bosses flew in for a playback of Mariah Carey’s new album at The Arts Club in Mayfair at the end of last month. Papped on the night were a smiling Andrew Kronfield (president, Global Marketing, Universal Music), David Joseph (chairman & CEO, Universal) and Steve Bartels (president/COO, Island Def Jam Music Group).
Source: Music Week Magazine | Text & Scan: Mariah Connection UK
Mariah Carey’s “#Beautiful” featuring Miguel is currently No.29 on UK’s Midweek Chart, based on downloads sold by close of play Tuesday.
Below are the rolling seven day charts for UK Airplay:
Official UK Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
51. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 795
Impacts: 14.240 million audience impressions
Official UK Commercial Radio Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
42. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Spins: 650
Impacts: 10.410 million audience impressions
Official UK TV Airplay Chart (Radio Monitor)
21. #Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Plays: 365
Here is a quick look at digital retailer’s download charts, as they currently stand:
iTunes UK: Top Songs
20. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
iTunes UK: Top Pop Songs
9. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Amazon UK: Hot New Releases
13. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Amazon UK: Bestsellers MP3
31. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Songs
34. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
Google Play: Top Pop Songs
17. Beautiful – Mariah Carey ft Miguel
The single is now available to buy from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MCBeautiful | Amazon MP3: http://smarturl.it/AzBeautiful | Google Play: http://goo.gl/CSEd6 | 7 Digital: http://smarturl.it/7Beautiful
Source: Mariah Connection UK
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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