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May 31, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports that having recently fired her longtime spokeswoman, Cindi Berger, the diva has now axed her agents at William Morris. A spokesman for the talent agency, which has represented her since 1998, said: "While we're confused as to the reasons for her decision, we wish her well." Read more.

May 28, 2004 - SJ writes "HeroesOfMariah.com reports that The Autograph Collector magazine story is fake - Several Mariah fan sites were cheated by a fake article sent by what I would call a hater. I bought this magazine a few days ago and in NO way there's an article called 'Elusive signer' inside." Read more.

May 28, 2004 - Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com reports Autograph Collector magazine is featuring Mariah Carey on the cover of its latest issue, because she's one of the most difficult celebrities to get an autograph from. "Mariah is yet another big name who would rather not be bothered," the article on the diva noted. "Goes so far as to say she won't sign photos because she doesn't like how she looks in them. Can you spell v-a-i-n?"

May 24, 2004 - SJ writes "MariahDaily.com reports that on the recently-released DVD for 'Love Actually', the film's director Richard Curtis talked about Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You', which was performed in the movie by child actress Olivia Olson. In the commentary, he says, "I'd listen to that song whenever I felt gloomy and it cheered me up. I listened to it so many times that I had to put it in the movie.""

May 24, 2004 - 'Extra' can reveal the three ways Mariah Carey is planning to get back to the top, including put her career in the hands of Benny Medina, meditating while writing a lot of her new album on the beautiful island of Anguilla, and a refocus on acting, taking on a West End stage version of 'The Prince and the Showgirl' in London. Read more.

May 20, 2004 - Star Magazine reports Mariah Carey was spotted dancing to Missy Elliot's 'I'm Really Hot' at club Marquee in New York City.

May 20, 2004 - Roger Friedman of FoxNews.com weighed in on Mariah Carey firing her longtime publicist Cindi Berger and all but severing her ties with Jerry Blair. In their place: Jennifer Lopez's former manager, Benny Medina, who has systematically taken over Carey's career, sources tell Friedman, who opined: "Carey obviously doesn't realize that following her "nervous breakdown" in the summer of 2001, and the 'Glitter' disaster, it was Blair and Berger who reconstructed her press image. This pair worked tirelessly to smooth over Carey's bad publicity and do something to make her seem sympathetic." Read more.

May 20, 2004 - The New York Post reports Mariah Carey is dropping her longtime publicist Cindi Berger. "I wish Mariah only the best," Berger said. Carey is "trying to reinvent herself and needs fresh blood," explained an insider. Meanwhile, Carey was spotted out with a small, dark-haired man at 66 on Tuesday night.

May 20, 2004 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports Mariah Carey told those at an Operation Smile benefit in New York: "One of the things I do for exercise is that I have a punching bag set up in my apartment that is designed to look like a man which I call Bob. I punch it regularly and I enjoy releasing anger like that very much."

May 20, 2004 - Mariah Carey and Paulina Rubio were amongst the stars on hand for Operation Smile's 'Smile Collection' 2004 couture event at the Whitney Museum's Robert J. Hurst Family Gallery in New York City on Monday (May 17). Check out pictures here.

May 13, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Mariah Carey fans are silly to think that they can still compare her to Madonna. Having said that Mariah is beating her, well, for the record, Madonna's the most successful female artist in the world. In the USA alone she has 24 gold/platinum singles, more than any other female artist (second only to Elvis), so it’s just a lie that Mariah has sold more singles." Read more.

May 13, 2004 - The Daily Star reports Mariah Carey's flash of flesh to a hunky clubgoer didn't provide the response she had hoped for. A source revealed, "One buff-looking shaggy-haired fan caught her eye... and she invited him over for a chat. Suddenly she lifted up her skirt, flashing a healthy expanse of thigh... and Carey's candidate took one look at her offerings and disappeared back into the crowd."

May 9, 2004 - Groovevolt.com has an update with news on Mariah Carey wanting to work with *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake after her previous album 'Charmbracelet' failed to include their collaboration 'Yours'. "She really wants to make this happen," a source said. "Justin and Mariah have been friends since they worked together in 2002. His label did not want him to be attached with Carey's woes at the time and in return they shut down the idea of releasing the duet." Read more.

May 9, 2004 - Kelly Wilson of the East Valley Tribune caught up with Kathy Griffin who weighed in on several reality show players and previewed her show this weekend at the Improv in Tempe. "My stories are always peppered with the good things about (celebrity) and the bad," the comedian said. "I like to make fun of Mariah Carey and yet I went to see her in December and I cried like four times during the concert because it was so good. For me it’s not one or the other. I can make fun of them and be a fan." Read more.

May 5, 2004 - Cindy Adams of The New York Post reports Mariah Carey performed at author Danielle Steel's weekend gala in San Francisco, where attendees included Joanna Poitier, Al and Tipper Gore, Willie Mays, Princess Michael of Kent, and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.

May 5, 2004 - Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com reports Mariah Carey has been developing a line of jewelry and accessories, and she says she wants to design clothes for kids. "She says she wants to have children, too, but first she needs to find the right man," a source explained. "But she doesn't need kids to design clothes for them."

May 5, 2004 - MariahCareyFreak writes "I think there should be more respect for Mariah Carey one of the best artist of all time. I think there should be a tribute show to Mariah Carey!" Read more.

May 2, 2004 - Cindy Adams of The New York Post reports Mariah Carey recently commented on her ups and downs. "I've been through a lot in my life," Carey said. "I'm used to it. It's good I have an outlet to release my feelings - otherwise I'd have to live with a therapist."

May 2, 2004 - SJ writes "Spike TV is celebrating the 2nd season of 'Ride With Funkmaster Flex' with a huge premier as Flex goes 'Chopper Shopping with Mariah'. The show features Flex and Mariah Carey shopping for the Bently of choppers and even taking a test flight in choppers worth over $10 million. In addition, Flex will go behind-the-scenes at the Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car Show with 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes. 'Ride With Funkmaster Flex' premiers on Spike TV on Sunday (May 2) at 8:00 PM ET/PT. Check out the official press release here."

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