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January 31, 2005 - Mariah Carey's rep has denied reports that the singer believes Marilyn Monroe haunts the keys of her piano that was once owned by Monroe. The report suggested Monroe was inspiring Mariah to write new songs on the antique. "The story is definitely not true," the rep told In Touch magazine. "She does own Marilyn's piano, but it's very old and delicate, and no one plays it - including Mariah!"

January 31, 2005 - SJ writes "Mariah Carey's official website, MariahCarey.com, has revealed the single cover to 'It's Like That', which will hit stores across U.S. on February 15, 2005. Check out the cover here."

January 31, 2005 - Mariah Carey phoned into Power 106 FM in Los Angeles the other day to promote her upcoming album 'The Emancipation of Mimi'. Carey again insisted that she isn't changing her name to Mimi, it's just a nickname she has. As for the staying power worldwide for the singer, she said she just wants to put out music she's proud of. Download and listen to the interview here.

January 31, 2005 - Mariah Carey gave Ryan Seacrest a call last Thursday (January 20) on KIIS FM in Los Angeles. Carey called to talk about her new album, 'The Emancipation of Mimi', which is due out in a couple months. She talked about dealing with song leaks on the internet, why the album title, collaborations on the record, not being about the money, her pal and Ryan's 'American Idol' buddy Randy Jackson, and more. Listen to the interview here.

January 31, 2005 - Mariah Carey is set to star in a musical version of 'The Prince And The Showgirl' in London's West End next year, so the singer is reportedly interested in buying a permanent home in the capital. "It has to have at least six bedrooms and it's fair to say that money is no object," a source revealed. Read more.

January 31, 2005 - Kizzardkid writes "According to Mariah Carey's offical website, Mariah Carey has pushed back the release date of her tenth studio album, 'The Emancipation of Mimi', to April 12th. Originally set for March 22nd, the new three-week delay will apparently allow more time for Carey to put the finishing touches on the record and finalize its cover-art and packaging." Read more.

January 31, 2005 - SJ writes "Mariah Carey has left a new voice message for all her fans on her official website, MariahCarey.com. Read on for the full transcript or listen to the message here.

January 17, 2005 - SJ writes "MariahCarey.com reports "Blender Magazine is serving up an early Valentine's Day treat for you this year so be sure to hit the newsstands on February 8 to pick up your copy of Blender Magazine which features smoldering new photos of Mariah Carey!""

January 10, 2005 - The New York Daily News reports Mariah Carey spent nearly $10,000 at the Dior boutique in Aspen, though none of it on fur. A source claimed the diva had her driver carry 1,200 pounds of her luggage from the airport, but left him only a $50 tip.

January 10, 2005 - MariahDaily.com has pictures from fans who were partying with Mariah Carey at her exclusive New Year's Eve bash at the new Pure nightclub in the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Check them out here.

January 3, 2005 - The Mirror reports that Mariah Carey received a $500,000 diamond necklace as a Christmas present from a mystery suitor, along with a note saying: "I want to spend my life with you." A source said that Carey is "desperate" to track down her generous admirer. "She's a single girl and obviously any man who goes to that much effort to surprise her has to be worth meeting," the source added. Read more.

January 3, 2005 - Mariah Carey was photographed shopping in Aspen, Colorado the other day with children. Check out picture from Clasos.

January 3, 2005 - Kizzardkid writes "MariahDaily.com has some screen captures from the 21st Annual Walt Disney World Christmas Parade, shown today at 1:00pm on ABC as Mariah Carey performed 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' and 'Joy To The World.' Check them out here."

January 3, 2005 - Aspen Peak Magazine and Zino Platinum Cigars Present a Christmas Night Soiree With Host Mariah Carey on Sunday (December 26) at Sky Hotel in Aspen, Colorado. Check out pictures from WireImage.

January 3, 2005 -  Mariah Carey was photographed smiling to the camera while shopping in Aspen, Colorado the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

January 3, 2005 - Mariah Carey was spotted walking the streets of Aspen, Colorado the other night wearing a 'Barbie' t-shirt. Check out pictures from Clasos.

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