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November 30, 2003 - Madfan writes "Based on the votes of some 1.2 million members of the Yahoo! My Movies website, pop singer Mariah Carey's movie 'Glitter' made it to the Top 5 in 'The Top Turkeys of All Time' list, which came out on 'Turkey Day,' Thanksgiving Day. John Travolta's 'Battlefield Earth' has the dubious honor of coming out on top in the online balloting."

November 30, 2003 - Pat Monahan of the Georgetown Hoya shared his thoughts on Mariah Carey after hearing about her extravagent demands on a tour of China. He writes, "Celebrities can be pretty tough to please, but we’re not talking about someone who has permanently earned their place in music’s pantheon of all-time greats. We’re talking about Mariah Carey here — someone who, despite her supposed eight-octave vocal range hasn't really had a hit since she decided she’d get rid of the curly hair, flannel shirts and wholesome image after divorcing Tommy Mottola. Madonna might be able to get away with this kind of thing, even though her latest single doesn't really seem to contain much 'musical' talent and she’s been better-known as the chick that kissed Britney Spears than as a musician in the past few months. The only musician I can think of that would have been able to pull off that kind of extravagance in his heyday (and might have actually done it if the opportunity presented itself) is Elvis, and, well, we all know what he's up to these days — or do we?" Read more.

November 25, 2003 - pretty_eyez writes "Philippine Mariah Carey FanClub reports that during an exclusive video clip shown today in Startalk, a Philippine-showbiz talkshow, the Mandy Moore politely refused to be compared with Mariah Carey during a press conference. The two American stars were both in the country for a separate one-night concert. Moore, who staged a concert at Araneta Colisuem last November 21, said that her music cannot be compared at all to Mariah whose career is already a decade now. "She's an artist with such an immense career and she's a very talented person," Moore said. "I can't really compare myself to her... I can't. I'm actually a fan. That's it.""

November 25, 2003 - SJ writes "MariahInManila.tk is a new site dedicated to Mariah Carey's recent trip and concerts in Manila, Phillipines. You could check out great concert reviews, photos and gossip from Mariah's trip. Check it all out here."

November 25, 2003 - Kizzardkid writes "In a message posted November 13th on FlyeTyme.com, the official website of production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Mariah Carey has been added to their "Upcoming Projects" list, suggesting that she will be working with them on new material. However, the site states that the work is pending. Mariah has been collaborating with Jam & Lewis since 1999. Their hits together include 'Thank God I Found You,' 'Can't Take That Away' (Mariah's Theme), 'Against All Odds', 'Never Too Far', and 'Through The Rain'." 

November 25, 2003 - Asked if Mariah Carey tried out for the show what he'd say, Simon Cowell responded to Us Weekly, "Great voice; lose the attitude."

November 23, 2003 - SJ writes "MariahDaily.com reports Mariah Carey is featured in the December issue of 'InStyle' Magazine and is quoted as saying, "I only went to the Versace show. I'm on my wolrd tour and I had to be very selective. The energy was high and everyone was so excited about the collection, you couldn't help but be enthused. Donatella has a fun, generous spirit and an incredible sense of style. She knows how to make a woman feel sexy and glamorous.""

November 23, 2003 - SJ writes "Mariah Carey recently performed in Milan, Italy in support of her 'Charmbracelet World Tour'. Check out fan pictures here."

November 23, 2003 - Philippines Inquirer reports Mariah Carey is staying in the exclusive Amanpulo resort in Palawan until Sunday. "Owners of the place practice strict security," said Jofelle Tesorio, Inquirer correspondent in Palawan. "They will not welcome visitors who go to the island through private yachts. Guests have to be flown in by their own plane." Read more.

November 23, 2003 - Mariah Carey comes to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for the first time with a special holiday concert, A Mariah Carey Christmas, December 22 at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Carey will sing a show-stopping mix of her top hits and holiday favorites. Tickets for Billboard's Artist of the Decade are $140, $120, $100 and $75, and went sale November 16 at The Center Box Office. Read more.

November 22, 2003 - njhottie24 writes "On the night Mariah Carey landed in the Philippines for the first time, Filipino fans followed her into Makati City Hotel, where they got a chance to talk to her people while in the lobby." Read more.

November 22, 2003 - Jet Valle of the Manila Bulletin reviewed Mariah Carey's concert in Manila the other night. Valle writes, "It was a very impressive concert. Congratulations to Mariah and the producers East West Global Entertainment. At least there weren’t any major mishaps during the concert. Even the weather seemed to have cooperated because it didn’t rain during the show." Read more.

November 22, 2003 - MariahsMan writes "MariahDaily.com reports that in celebration of her first retail store, famed designer Michelle K asked several celebrities to embellish pairs of Michelle K shoes, which debuted at a grand opening celebrity-attended party on November 19 on Robertson Boulevard, one of the hippest shopping streets in Los Angeles. The decorated and designed Michelle K shoes will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to the charity of each celebrity's choice. Among the celebrity-designed shoes was a pair from Mariah Carey. The embellishment was classic Mariah style: opened-toe stilettos complete with entrustments and jewels and a butterfly attachment. She even signed her name in gold to finish the deal. For a picture of the shoes, click here."

November 22, 2003 - MariahsMan writes "HoustonChronicle.com reports that driving home one night a year ago, Gloria Sanderson heard Mariah Carey's song, "Through the Rain," on the radio. As program director of the Local Initiatives Support Coalition, which helps rebuild homes for those in need, Sanderson immediately thought of a client, Margaret Saavedra, a mother of four whose house was falling down. Carey's voice filled the car: "I can make it through the rain. I can stand up once again." At that moment, Sanderson promised that if she could help rebuild Saavedra's home, she would sing that song at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Last week, microphone in hand, Sanderson softly sang the words in front of her client's brand new house, freshly painted in yellow and green. The emotion brought Saavedra to tears and visibly touched a dozen others who gathered to see the final product of their donated time, money and labor. Read more."

November 19, 2003 - Sina.com has photos of Mariah Carey from her concert the other night in Shanghai, China. Check them out here.

November 19, 2003 - Anonymous writes "About a hundred Mariah Carey die-hard fans last Sunday rushed into the general admission section of an open field in the Fort Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, causing a makeshift fence to collapse. Mariah performed in Manila for the first time as part of her "Charmbracelet Tour 2003." Many of the estimated 30,000 people who came to watch the pop diva complained of losing their cellular phones and of their cars being forcibly opened in the parking area. Mariah arrived in Manila from Shanghai, China, at 9:05 p.m. on Saturday. She had to be whisked to the presidential lounge of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when airport police could not control screaming fans, which included airport employees. But Mariah posed for press photographers after her arrival, Inquirer photographer Roger Carpio said. The singer left Manila Monday at 3:55 p.m. on board a Singapore Airlines plane to New York City. Read more."

November 19, 2003 - LJDamizza writes "The first thing that came in my mind after seeing the concert was to make a review about it, and a fair one, and I'm sure as to everyone who also came to see the highly successful concert will agree on me. The show as always started very late like two hours late and I guess I did kind of enjoy waiting cause I was hearing everything they expect about Mariah. I remember someone saying it’s a make or break for Mariah, and I surely agreed! And all of a sudden the crowd all stood all screaming for Mariah as she came from the right part of the crowd surrounded by a group of body guards as she sang ‘Heartbreaker Remix’ and also the dancers started to flip they're bodies up and down, a very nice opening but I’m sure she did some lip synching in some high part of the song. And the rest is history and really made the Filipinos feel great, you know in the Philippines we don't just appreciate music in an instance, it’s still the voice that we evaluate, but Mariah made us dance, stand in our chairs and scream for more. And her body is just perfect. And the show is also a 2 in one show; we get to see a fashion show with all those gowns and an auction show for those millions of worth diamonds she wore. I don't want to tell how the show flowed but she really did a fantastic job. The highlights were not just highlights it was legendary, it was as if her voice is in full condition, belting song higher than the original, wild crowd gave her around 4 imagine 4 standing ovations. I say the money I spent is worth it. It’s the best show I’ve been and how I wish she'll do it again."

November 19, 2003 - Today reports Manila International Airport General Manager Edgardo Manda and his chief security officer, Angel Atutubo, were ejected from the airport’s presidential lounge by Mariah Carey allegedly for being "peeping toms." This came about after Carey flew in from Shanghai, China, Saturday night for a one-night performance at The Fort in Makati. Read more.

November 17, 2003 - Mariah Carey hit Manila on the Asian leg of her 'Charmbracelet World Tour 2003' on Saturday and the Manila Bulletin caught up with the singer, who spoke about her latest album 'Charmbracelet'. "Writing 'Charmbracelet' was a cathartic experience," she recalled candidly. "I’ve been through a lot, personally and professionally. I lost my father this year, after we had reunited and become close. It was very hard for me and a lot of that emotion is on the album." Read more.

November 17, 2003 - The new poll at popdirt.com asks, "Which female pop singer is most likely to someday be in a leaked sex tape?" Mariah Carey is one of the choices. Vote here.

November 16, 2003 - Triumph the Insult Comic Dog goes after nearly everyone on his new rap single 'I Keed' from his debut album 'Come Poop With Me'. The pooch with the voice of Robert Smigel jokes about or gives mention to *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, the Strokes, Eminem, Mariah Carey, Shakira, 'American Idol' stars Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, R. Kelly, Mandy Moore, 50 Cent, the White Stripes, Pink, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Elton John, and Jennifer Lopez. Watch the video for the song at MTV.com.

November 16, 2003 - Crystal Zou of the Shanghai Star was on hand as Mariah Carey addressed local media. The five-octave singer didn't show much enthusiasm for answering reporter's questions, especially when compared to her passionate singing. None of her answers was longer than one sentence. The longest sentence was in response to whether the sudden arrival of chilly weather would affect her choice of costumes. "If it's raining and cold, I'll still be wearing the same skimpy outfits as if it were warm," she said. Read more.

November 13, 2003 - SJ writes "MariahInc.cjb.net has photo's of Mariah Carey posing for pictures with Russian music star Alsou and Russian music group Smash!, during her 'Charmbracelet World Tour' in Russia. Check out the photos here."

November 13, 2003 - Mariah Carey posed for photographers after a news conference in Shanghai, China on Monday (November 10). Carey is scheduled to perform on Wednesday (November 12) as part of her Charmbracelet World Tour 2003. Check out pictures from Yahoo.

November 13, 2003 - Top of the Pops fed Holly Valance quotes from various other singers to see if the Australian could figure out who they refer to. She was asked about the quote, "A lot of people are only interested in me as a notch on their belt, a celebrity. They don't want to see me as a person." Holly correctly answered, "It sounds like this person has gone to one of those doctors who take you back to your birth. It's definitely someone kooky. I reckon Mariah Carey." Read more.

November 11, 2003 - Fans submitted questions to 'American Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson after her appearance on MTV's Total Request Live last week. Asked if she'd ever been star struck, Clarkson said, "I usually don't get star-struck, however, with Mariah Carey I acted like a complete fool. I don't really remember the conversation but I know at one point, it consisted of me saying, ‘I think I’m going to puke!’ I'm such a moron, right?" Check out all the questions and answers here.

November 11, 2003 - Anonymous writes "According to the most recent commercial for E!'s candid paparazzi show 'Celebrities Uncensored' - they will be showing an exclusive old clip of Mariah Carey and former fling Eminem getting into the same car after leaving an LA club together, fueling speculation that Eminem and Mariah did once date. The episode will air November 14th at 10:00pm ET/PT on E!. Read more."

November 11, 2003 - SJ writes "MariahConnection.com has video of Mariah Carey arriving at the Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China where hundreds of fans and media awaited her arrival. Check out the video here.

November 11, 2003 - njhottie24 writes "The following detailed review of was written by a Chinese fan - xuyudaniel: "Mariah has arrived in Shanghai, China yesterday afternoon, around 5:00 p.m (local time). Nearly hurdreds of fans waited to see her at the Pudong International Airports yesterday. They held the posts, flowers and sang for her." Read more.

November 11, 2003 - The Las Vegas Sun reports that according to an overheard conversation by a large man who was ordering a potpourri of selections from the Dollar Menu at McDonald's in Lake Havasu, Arizona, Mariah Carey was looking at some real estate in the resort community with an eye toward building a home there.

November 11, 2003 - njhottie24 writes "The New York Observer revealed Sunday, November 9th that Lawrence Blume, the son of Judy Blume, is looking into pursuing his film career in a big way. This new career move has the posibility of including work with Mariah Carey. Mr. Blume, no stranger to the movie business, is looking to create a film adaptation of his mother's novel entitled 'Wifey'. According to reports, Mariah is looking to co-produce this upcoming film with Mr. Blume. The story of 'Wifey' is described by the New York Observer as being about "about a bored suburban housewife in the late 60’s who lets her freak flag fly." Mariah seems to have her work cut out for her with extended tour dates, rehearsals for 'The Sleeping Prince' in January, a new album in the works, and now this news. Check back for further developments on this project."

November 11, 2003 - Channel4.com has a video clip of Mariah Carey on the Graham Norton Show addressing talk that she believes English men are "very dashing." Watch the brief clip here.

November 11, 2003 - SJ writes "For the third consecutive week, Mariah Carey's latest release 'The Remixes' has been #1 on Billboard's Top Electronic Albums Chart."

November 11, 2003 - SJ writes "Mariah Carey arrived at the Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China on Sunday (November 9). Hundreds of fans awaited her arrival carrying gifts and welcome signs. Her arrival has reportedly caused a "Mariah Mania" spread throughout China and has made every headline story of the Chinese media. A press conference will be held on Monday (November 10) at 1:45pm Beijing Time at the Hilton Grand Hotel, Mariah's current living headquarters. Check out photo's of Mariah's arrival at MariahDaily.com."

November 11, 2003 - Ricardo F. Lo of The Philippine Star caught up with Mariah Carey for a Q&A before her Manilla gig on November 16th. Asked if stardom changed the simple girl in her, Mariah responded, "I still look at myself as the same girl I was before I joined showbiz. I still remember being a little kid and saying to myself, ‘Don’t ever forget what it feels like to be a kid.’ You see, adults misunderstand kids so much sometimes and they forget what’s it like to be a kid. I also remember when I was struggling and I had only one pair of shoes." Later, asked to describe herself in three words, Mariah responded, "Workaholic. Insecure. Optimistic." Read more.

November 8, 2003 - SJ writes "An estimated 400 fans awaited Mariah Carey's departure from the pop stars French hotel Monday night while in Paris, France. Extra security, 12 policemen to be exact, were called in to control the hundreds of fans. This is the first time the hotel had to ever call the police. Mariah was in France to perform to sold-out crowd of 17,000+ for her 'Charmbracelet World Tour'."

November 6, 2003 - SJ writes "The Mirror reports Pop Idol champ Will Young and Westlife members Mark Feehily and Nicky Byrne were on hand to see Mariah Carey's 'Charmbracelet World Tour' concert at the sold-out Wembley Arena in London on Thursday (October 30)."

November 6, 2003 - Variety reports Mariah Carey will make her theatrical debut in a London stage production of Terrence Rattigan's romantic comedy 'The Sleeping Prince,' the basis for 1957's 'The Prince and the Showgirl' starring her idol Marilyn Monroe as a ditzy American dancer who falls in love with European royal Laurence Olivier (he also directed the flick) in London. "Mariah wants to get rid of the glitz and tassels," said the project's producer Bill Kenwright, who is mum on tbd male lead. "She wants to be an actress. She's not this diva." Read more.

November 6, 2003 - njhottie24 writes "Universal Music France confirmed that Mariah Carey's entire concert at Bercy Palace in Paris on Tuesday (November 4) was filmed and will eventually be released as a home video and DVD along with footage of Mariah's promo tour and travels from earlier this year. Pictures of the concert in Paris can be found at WireImage."

November 4, 2003 - The Sunday Mirror has details behind Mariah Carey's lavish fancy dress party to celebrate Halloween, the end of her British tour and her 34th birthday at exclusive venue The Collection in South-West London. "Mariah has always been known as one of the world's biggest divas - but everything's changed," a guest at the bash said. "I've never seen her happier - or as friendly." Atomic Kitten Liz McLarnon arrived as Marie Antoinette, while Alicia Keys arrived as cat woman. Read more.

November 4, 2003 - Mariah Carey hosted a Halloween Party on Friday (October 31) at Collection in London. Check out pictures from GlobePhotos and WireImage.

November 4, 2003 - MariahsMan writes "Make-A-Wish Foundation Online reports that With the help of pop superstar Mariah Carey, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Inland Empire was able to grant the most heartfelt wish of Aaron, a young musician. The 17-year-old wished for musical equipment to help him further develop his incredible talents. Last year, Ms. Carey made a contribution of $100,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since then, the donation has been used to grant wishes, related to the performing arts, for children with life-threatening illnesses. Aaron’s wish fell into that category, and he received a keyboard, microphones, keyboard bench, guitar, and drum. Read more."

November 4, 2003 - Mariah Carey performed in concert at the MEN Arena on Saturday (November 1) in Manchester, England. Check out pictures from StarFile and WireImage.

November 4, 2003 - njhottie24 writes "The French Mariah Fan Club reports that Mariah Carey arrived in Paris last night at about 4am. She checked into the Four Seasons Hotel (Georges V), where she rested. At 8 pm she left her suite to have dinner at the Moulin Rouge. Her November 4th concert at Bercy Palace will be filmed for release as a home video and DVD."

November 2, 2003 - Maggie Mckenzie of The Glasgow Daily Record reviewed Mariah Carey's concert at SECC. She writes, "Mariah Carey again proved on Saturday [October 25] she had soared shining brightly like a phoenix from the ashes into the main spotlight a triumph which she has managed to sustain for 10 years." She added, "Her need for adoration was evident as she held the footlights of the stage during her encore, gently touching the adoring mass in a religious-like way. It brought a tear to my glass eye. Truly wonderful, truly diva, truly Mariah." Read more.

November 2, 2003 - MariahsMan writes "MariahDaily.com reports that child actress Olivia Olsen, who plays Joanna Anderson in the upcoming romantic comedy 'Love Actually' starring Hugh Grant, remakes Mariah Carey's song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' for a performance piece in the movie. The festive rendition will be featured on the film's soundtrack alongside artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Dido, Norah Jones, and Wyclef Jean. Check out the trailer here."

November 2, 2003 - Mariah Carey performed at Wembley Arena in London on Thursday (October 30). Check out pictures from GlobePhotos, RexFeatures, LFI.

November 2, 2003 - bluejanet writes "Photos from Mariah Carey's Charmbracelet tour last night at Wembley Arena can be seen by going to Janet Love as well as a select few photos from her show in Birmingham."

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