As you can see, Mimi continued to make pained faces for the cameras which I’m sure will be edited into a very emotive music video. I know that Mariah took a lot of flak from her detractors about the beach photos but, again, I have to reiterate my contention that she looks absolutely fine no matter what she wears. OK, so mebbe the low-cut dresses are a bit much sometimes but all in all, Mimi knows how to rock an outfit right and seems very proud of her curvy figure. I can wait to see how this video turns out … she looks great, I want to see more.

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Mariah Carey is clearly feeling confident with her hourglass curves. The 40-year-old flaunted her figure in a revealing satin swimsuit with plunging neckline as she frolicked on the beach during a video shoot yesterday. But it appeared the clingy costume didn’t prove quite enough support for her famously ample cleavage. As she ran around the beach posing and singing for the promo, she narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction as her breasts came dangerous close to falling out of her skimpy beachwear. She also changed into a better-fitting white swimsuit with cut-out sides which complemented her honey tan. Mariah was shooting the video for her third single release H.A.T.E.U, which is due for release in the new year. With her new album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel riding high in the charts and her personal life better than ever, Mariah is feeling more confident and happier than ever before.

Um … yeah, the pose is really not a good one … but to be honest, I love Mariah’s new curves. I’m happy to see that she is confident with the way she looks and is proud to show off her curvy figure … it would just behoove her muchly if she didn’t look like she was popping a squat on the beach. After the jump, check out a few more pics of Mariah on the beach — trust me, there is no more squatting …

Again, Mimi looks beautifully normal and healthy and I cannot wait to see this video! I hope she continues to find the confidence to show off her beautiful curves cuz she can rock ‘em right! You go, Mariah!! Work it out!

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With its U.S. limited release closing in by days, “Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire” has got a red carpet treatment in Los Angeles. The premiere, held on Sunday, November 1 at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, was a part of the drama movie’s participation at AFI Fest 2009, which runs from October 30 to November 7. Many of the cast members were present for the special screening event. Leading actress Gabourey Sidibe was present along with several of her co-stars, including Mo’Nique who stars as Precious’ mother Mary, Paula Patton who portrays Ms. Rain and Mariah Carey who takes on Mrs. Weiss. All of the last three mentioned actresses came to the premiere in the arms of their husbands. Mo’Nique was accompanied by Sidney Hicks, Paula by her singer/songwriter husband Robin Thicke, and Mariah by her actor/comedian/rapper hubby Nick Cannon. Joining them at the red carpet were director Lee Daniels as well as executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. The festivity also managed to draw in a handful of celebrity guests. Mary J. Blige was spotted arriving with husband Kendu Isaacs, while actor Sidney Poitier tagged along his daughter Sydney Poitier. Other celebrities attending the premiere included Paula Abdul, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. “Precious” is set in Harlem in 1987 and revolves around Claireece “Precious” Jones, an overweight, illiterate sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want. Abused by her mother and raped by her father, she is pregnant for the second time and reaches the ninth grade without being able to read or write. Instead of being swallowed by depression, she tries to break from the chains of ignorance by digging deep into her own resources. November 6 will be the date the movie originally titled “Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire” opens in limited theaters across the country.

I’ve started reading Push, the book this movie is based on, and I’ve already been gutted by the tale. I can already tell that when I see this movie, and I will be seeing this movie as soon as I possibly can, I will bawl my eyes out. I’m so curious to see how this group of actors — Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey — bring this story to life. I’ve only read amazing things about the film’s star, Gabby Sidibe, so … I think we are in for a revelation when this film opens. Have any of y’all read the book? Are you looking forward to this film’s release? If you are totally unfamiliar with this film, check out the movie trailer HERE. It look amazing. I can’t wait to see it.

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In all honesty, as far as matching couple costumes go … Mimi and Nick ain’t half bad. If Mariah hadn’t been trying to covertly promote her album, Nick might’ve gone the traditional way and dressed as a devil to Mariah’s angel. They look cute tho … and if these get-ups result a few more album sales, then mission: accomplished!

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Mariah Carey arrived at Saturday night’s New York Film Festival screening of her movie Precious adorned with diamonds and a posse of security guards. But away from the glamorous hubbub, she’s just a regular girl at heart, say her costars. “If you’re around her enough, ‘Mariah’ goes away and she’s like everyone else,” says actress Gabourey Sidibe, who formed a close friendship with Carey on the set. “She’s just a normal girl who talks about normal things like fashion and things like that. She’s so nice.” In the film, opening nationally Nov. 6, Carey plays a plain-looking case-worker. For the role, the songstress, 40, bared her face in front of the camera free of makeup and donned dowdy outfits. “I basically told her, ‘I want to see the Mariah I see when I’m in your house and we’re kickin’ it, watching TV and eating popcorn,’ ” says director Lee Daniels, who also worked with Carey on the movie Tennessee. “Nothing at all [surprised me about Carey's performance]. I knew she had it in her. ” Based on the novel Push, the film tells the story of a pregnant, illiterate teen who tries to change her life by enrolling in an alternative school. Oprah Winfrey was so inspired by the film, she signed on as an executive producer after the shoot was completed. “She watched it and she went, ‘Whoa! This is something very, very special,’ ” Winfrey’s best friend, Gayle King, said at the screening. King, who’s now seen Precious four times, added, “The film is hard, sad and tragic. Oprah’s pulling out all the stops she can to make people go see it.”

Mimi + Oprah should = blockbuster hit! But I’m not totally sold just yet. I had to doubt Mariah Carey’s acting prowess but if Glitter (or every single one of Madonna’s films save for Evita) taught us anything it’s that popstars don’t always make the best actresses. There’s a belief in Hollywood that if beautiful women get ugly on screen, they’re headed for awards show acclaim. Now, I’m really not counting on Mariah winning any acting awards … but I do hope she does well in this film. It sounds like a great story … I’d love to see Mimi show the world that she can do more than sell hit records.

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As you can imagine, Mimi brought along her much younger hubby Nick Cannon and made sure to give him some sugar in between performances so that the folks in their general vicinity would know that they are still so much in lurve. After the jump, check out a couple photos of Mr. & Mrs. Cannon lovin’ all up on one another and watch video of Mimi performing her new singles Obsessed, I Want to Know What Love Is, H.A.T.E.U. and her classic track Make It Happen …

Try as I might, I still can’t get used to seeing these two as a married couple. The recycled 90’s look I can get used to, this marriage … well, I’m still workin’ on it. But I love me some Mimi so … let’s move on. Here is video of Mimi performing Obsessed:

I understand hordes of Mariah’s fans, or lambs as they like to be called, packed the aisles at Macy’s to get a glimpse of the diva. Coincidentally (or intentionally), this in-store appearance was also timed with the release of Mimi’s new album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel which hit stores yesterday. Yes, yesterday was a big day for Mariah retail … did any of y’all buy either of her new wares available for sale yesterday?

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I understand that NYC mayor Bloomberg, Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman are also scheduled to appear on today’s show but Mimi brought along a special guest of her own. After the jump, see who tagged along to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show with Mariah Carey earlier today …

The happily marrieds are still goin’ strong … as is evident in these photos. Mariah even performed a song off her new album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (due out later this month) complete with a full gospel choir — which means this show is must see!!

Now, I’m not a regular Oprah watcher so I’m not sure if the ep will actually air today or if it will air on Monday … but I’ll deffo be on the look-out for the You Tube clips that are sure to come. I’m not sure I’m diggin’ this Mariah 2009 lookin’ like Mariah 1993 thing she’s got goin’ on. It was cute for promo pics but I dunno that it’s a good idea to recycle one’s own look in the flesh.

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Mariah’s first show in Las Vegas just recently ended, and it was absolutely amazing! Mariah did an incredible job singing the familiar hits as well as songs from the new album … Below is the show’s set list:

Butterfly intro
Daydream interlude
Shake It Off
Touch My Body
Fly Like A Bird
Make It Happen
Angels Cry
Always Be My Baby
It’s Like That
Subtle Invitation
Trey Lorenz – Rock With You (Michael Jackson Tribute)
Honey
Heartbreaker (Remix + Original)
Close My Eyes
My All
Obsessed
Up Out My Face
I Want To Know What Love Is
We Belong Together

I have yet had the pleasure to see Mariah Carey perform live in concert so I cannot offer a perspective but I understand her performance last night was pretty great. I don’t believe these concerts at The Pearl are meant to be over the top productions, I believe the focus is on the new songs and, of course, her singing. I’m curious to see video from these performances … I really wanna hear Mimi perform live, especially her new stuff. I wouldn’t mind see her making her on stage entrance on that swing thing either ;)

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Mariah Carey has sold more than 160 million albums worldwide, and, if radio play for the first single on her new album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, is any indication, she’s on the verge of racking up more No. 1 hits than the Beatles. But underneath the pop varnish, Carey’s just a smitten newlywed in the middle of a home renovation, juggling a job and a new puppy. Sort of…

Did Nick weigh in on the album?
We tend to do our own thing, but I did like sharing the process of this album with him, as we have the same taste in music and he’s a great DJ and loves music.

LMAOOOOOOO!! Mariah *has* to be in love for her to go on the public record to call her young pup of a hubby “a great DJ”. LOL!! After the jump, read the rest of Mimi’s Elle interview and find out what she has to say about her new life as the happily married Mrs. Cannon …

You just bought a house in L.A. What’s it like?
It’s a Georgian manor. We basically redid the entire thing, from the floors to landscaping to the closets, which are inspired by my New York apartment, with a men’s and women’s department store-esque feeling! Of course, I have the salon and Nick has a basketball court, which is his favorite place in the house. And I love having the outdoor space so the dogs can play. It’s not too small; it’s not too big; it’s not a monstrosity. It’s a home.

You’ve had so much success. Where would you like to be in 10 years?
I try to live in the moment. It says in the Bible, Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

HAHAHHAHA! Is this not THE BEST Mariah Carey interview you’ve ever read? I love how she claims her new LA home is not a “monstrosity” even tho it looks like a women’s AND men’s department store complete with salon (!) and basketball court (!!). Divas really do not have a firm grasp on reality, do they? And it is always good to end an interview with a Bible quote, don’tcha think? Lawd … I sincerely hope her new album is just as entertaining as this interview is … it’s prolly the funniest thing I’ve read in a long time.

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