Mr. & Mrs. Cannon are featured in the new issue of Elle magazine but in all honesty, Mariah Carey is the focus of the piece. Mimi talks to Elle about her new album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel and touches briefly on her marriage with Nick (who is only included in the Elle photoshoot incidentally). Here are pics of the happy couple frolicking together in their beachy photospread and Mariah‘s interview with Elle:

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…

Congratulations on the album! Can you describe the new sound?
Each song is its own snapshot of a moment in a story. But overall, the vibe is R&B hip-hop with a lot of slow jams.

What kind of mood were you in when you wrote the album?
Each song has its own mood; some flow seamlessly into each other, and that was the purpose, and others are very different. The album has a sense of humor‹you can hear me laughing out loud at certain points‹but it also has deep and introspective moments.

Is there a track that holds special meaning for you?
Since I write almost all my songs, they all do. But a song like “The Impossible” is very much where my life is right now because I am actually in love for the first time.

Congratulations on celebrating your one-year wedding anniversary with Nick Cannon. How’s married life?
Amazing, better every day.

How do you two spend your free time?
We travel a lot. I think we’ve been to over 35 cities already.

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 …

With memories of her ill-fated big screen debut Glitter in the distant past (she wishes), Mariah Carey made a grand appearance on the red carpet at the Grand Theatre Lumiere for the 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival this weekend for their premiere of her latest film effort Precious. In the film, Mimi plays a supporting character who is as far from her glam image as possible … clearly, the singer-turned-actress is trying to show range. Here are a couple pics of Mimi on the red carpet in Cannes (one with co-star Lenny Kravitz — a singer-turned-actor himself) and a couple photos of Mimi and her young hubby Nick Cannon lookin’ all coupley on Roberto Cavalli‘s yacht:

For someone with only a few movies under her belt, singer-turned-actress Mariah Carey looked incredibly confident on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival last night. The multi-award winning singer, 40, showed off her curves in a figure-hugging Dolce & Gabbana black dress as arrived at the screening of her new film Precious. Despite a soggy evening on the French Riviera, Mariah beamed for photographers as an aide protected her designer dress from the downpour. As one would expect from a bonafide diva as Ms Carey, the singer was dripping with Chopard diamonds as she joined co-stars Lenny Kravitz and Paula Patton on the steps of the Palais de Festival … Mariah’s choice of black appeared to be the dominant shade at the Precious screening last night, with co-stars Lenny, Gabourey Sidibe and director Lee Daniels all opting for the colour. Precious is based on the book Push by Sapphire and tells the story of an obese, HIV-positive teenager growing up with abuse in Harlem. It stars newcomer Gabourey as Clareece ‘Precious’ Jones – the lead character -, Paula as her teacher, comedienne Mo’Nique as her mother, Lenny as a nurse and Mariah as a social worker. In a dramatic change from her usual glamorous image, Mariah looks tired and dowdy to play Mrs Weiss. The film received rave reviews when it first screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January and went on to win both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize for best drama. At a press conference earlier on Friday, director Lee Daniels admitted he only cast Mariah at the last minute. He said: ‘I thought how bold would it be to cast Mariah. If she could dye her hair, put on a wig, take off the make-up, darken under the eyes, I believed she would begin to give me her soul. And she did.’ Mariah added: ‘[My character] is the audience and is that shocked person who hears what goes on and has to kind of bare her soul because she’s hearing something that is so horrific that she’s never heard before. There’s a creative side of me that needs to do work like this.’ Precious marks Mariah’s fourth film since her critically-panned debut in Glitter in 2001. Her second film WiseGirls in 2002 was better received, but the film failed to find a distributor and went straight to TV. However, last year Mariah’s burgeoning acting career received a boost with Tennessee, in which she played an aspiring singer fleeing an unhappy marriage.

HMMM … well, mebbe 4th time’s the charm? I had pretty high hopes that last year’s Tennessee would be the film to finally bring her critical acclaim and box office success but … apparently not so. Appearing in a film that premieres at Cannes is a huge accomplishment for our dear Mariah. I can deffo see how she’s got some acting talent inside her (unlike our dear Madonna who, as much as I love her, couldn’t act her way out of a paper bag). I’m very curious to see his gritty movie. Good luck with this film, Mimi. I’m tired of lookin’ for your films in the DVD bargain bins.

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Some folks said that it wouldn’t last but Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon managed to successfully make it thru one year of happily wedded bliss as they celebrated their first anniversary last night at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Touched by the moving tributes to the couple, Mimi openly cried as she celebrated her marriage to her hubby Nick Cannon. Here are a few pics from last night’s celebration and some info on what went down at the shindig:

Where has the time gone? With smiles on their faces, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated one year of wedded bliss Thursday in Las Vegas at the Palms Casino Resort. “It’s a very special occasion,” Cannon told the crowd at Moon Nightclub, where he was deejaying, “toast to everyone.” After a very private wedding a year ago, the couple decided to do the opposite for their anniversary, celebrating with a nightclub full of people. The couple did, however, dine in a private room at Simon beforehand. Once inside the club, the couple were greeted with a four-foot birthday cake. And the surprises kept coming – at least for Carey. Unbeknownst to her, Cannon produced a video of the couple’s last year, including video of intimate moments. After the video was shown, Carey was seen crying. “This is the most amazing person in the world,” Cannon said into the microphone about his wife. “I dedicate my life to her daily, and together this union is gonna last forever. She is my rock.” Carey replied: “I have the best man in the whole wide world.” The gushfest continued after a balloon drop and a clubwide toast, which Cannon dedicated to his wife.

Where has the time gone, indeed! I cannot believe it’s been a whole year! I remember when we caught wind that they crazy kids went and got hitched and I, too, was among the detractors that didn’t see how their union would be able to stand the test of time. I am very happy to be proved wrong … even tho they have only made it to their one year anniversary, I think they’ve proven (not that they needed to at all) that they are in it for the long haul. Mariah Carey isn’t usually one to show this much emotion … that she would so openly cry at a tribute like this is very touching. I’m so happy that she’s found someone to share her life with. I’m pretty sure I’ll go back to making fun of their relationship from time to time but, for now, I’m happy to celebrate their anniversary. May Mr. & Mrs. Cannon have many more anniversary celebrations to come!!

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With their one year anniversary on the horizon, it’s high time for Nick Cannon to start showering his beloved wife Mariah Carey with gifts to let her know how much he cares. Firstly, we now know that Nick got his wife’s name inked in huge letters across his back (which, by the way, is the surest way to tempt fate to eff with your romantic relationship) and secondly, we learn that he also procured a new pet dog for his ladylove. Let the anniversary celebration begin!! Here are pics of Mr. & Mrs. Cannon frolicking together like the lovebirds that they are on a beach in Barbados (and of Nick proudly showing off his tattoo) and the deets about Mimi‘s new pet pooch:

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon will celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary in May, after being secretly married last spring in the Bahamas. So what does a guy get the girl who has everything? “I got her a short-haired Jack Russell terrier,” he told Us Weekly. “A girl, named Cha-Cha. She’s 8 weeks.” Although Cannon laughed off rumors that he and Carey are expecting a baby, he did say that being married to her is “the most amazing thing ever. I couldn’t wish for anything else.” He even offered evidence of why the marriage is so great. “She’s the most incredible woman,” he said. “Being in a strong union and being there for each other is something that I’d never really experienced before, so to experience it with my wife is remarkable. We’re together as one, and that’s important to me.” The couple plan on getting away for their upcoming anniversary to a tropical locale, similar to the one where they were married a year ago. “We never went on a honeymoon,” he said. “So I guess I can tell you we’ll probably go to Barbados.” Cannon also recently spoke to “Extra” about the possibility of working with Carey on any music. “I am not worthy of being on a Mariah Carey record,” he insisted. “Please, we’re going to try to keep her career soaring. I can’t even step into the studio with that woman. She is incredible.”

Wow. I can’t even believe that it’s almost been a year already. It seems like just yesterday that we learned that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were secretly wed and here we are, on the verge of their 1st year anniversary. They say that the first year of marriage is the hardest but it seems like Mr. & Mrs. Cannon have made it thru with flying colors. Truth be told, I wasn’t sure if they were gonna make it a month let alone a year. Nick must really be sure that Mimi is the one for him because a tattoo that huge on one’s back is a serious commitment. Let’s hope that they never break-up because Nick would need some major skin grafting surgery to have that tattoo removed. BUT, let’s stay positive … I suppose congrats are in order for Mariah, Nick and little Cha-Cha. It’s not quite time for Happy Anniversary just yet but soon … hopefully.

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When last we saw Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon they were sippin’ cocktails on the high seas, toasting the new year (and possibly showing the world Mimi‘s unpregsness) but it looks like the vacay is over for Mr. & Mrs. Cannon as they have already made their way back to wet and dreary NYC. Here are a few pics of Mimi and Nick as they made their way out of Japonais last night, stepping into the cold and rainy night:

David tells me that the weather has been cold and rainy ever since I left NYC earlier this week and he has taken ill as a result. I really think the warm, sunny temps here in SoCal would do him wonders … we’ll have to see about getting him to feel better. But I digress … anytime I see pics of Mariah and Nick and I can’t help but look at him as Mimi‘s fave accessory of the moment rather than her husband. I mean, I dunno … I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to see them as a married couple … but he does make a really great valet.

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As one of the final toasts to 2008 (and perhaps to put those pregnancy rumors to rest once and for all … or just for now), Mariah Carey and hubby Nick Cannon were snapped enjoying a couple glasses of vino as they supped on raw oysters on their Caribbean holiday this week … booze + raw fish = no bun in the oven:

Mariah Carey is still not pregnant. The singer was spotted sipping red wine and eating oysters — no-nos when expecting — in St. Barts on Tuesday. Carey also showed off her bikini bod as she toasted wine with her husband Nick Cannon at hot spot Nikki Beach. But kids could still be in the couple’s future. “I couldn’t imagine anybody that I’ve ever met being a better dad [than Cannon],” she said earlier this year. After their surprise April wedding, Cannon’s half-brother told Us Cannon “definitely wants kids” with Carey.

MMM HMMM … no babies yet but that doesn’t mean they won’t come. I suspect if the couple manage to stay hitched for at least a year then the baby bump might finally come. In the meantime, it looks like Mimi and Nick are just concerned with gettin’ their party on without concerning themselves with stretch marks and morning sickness. Mebbe once Nick reaches puberty the couple can seriously discuss a future with children.

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Mariah Carey and her much younger hubby Nick Cannon continue to enjoy their holiday week in Aspen, CO where the couple have been since just before Xmas. As you may recall, the couple stepped out onto the streets of Aspen wearing matching red outfits before they stepped out and showed off their matching white outfits. Today we get to see new pics of the couple mixing up their ensembles a bit … behold:

See, now this is much better … they don’t need to wear matching outfits to show the world how much in love with one another they are. This way, they look like normal, uncrazy people. I love that Mimi, apparently, owns various pairs of those FRIGHTFULLY horrid furry boots in different colors. I wonder how many Sasquatches Chanel had to slaughter to get the shaggy fur to make those monstrosities? In any event, I don’t expect that Mr. & Mrs. Cannon will remain in Colorado for New Year’s Eve … they will, most likely, jet off to someplace more happenin’.

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Yesterday we got to see the happily married Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon make their grand arrival in the resort town of Aspen, CO (where Mimi annually spends her holidays) in the most garishly ridiculous red outfits possible. Today, we get to see a couple new photos of Mr. & Mrs. Cannon (plus Jack, the dog) as the fam took to the streets of Aspen on day two of their Xmas getaway … this time, tho, white was the color du jour:

LOL … they are SO ridiculous! You just know that Mimi thinks she is just the most stylish thing ever but she looks so bad in this outfit … especially with Nick lookin’ a fool in his matching outfit. He really needs a hat that fits him … in these pics he really does look special. Lawd … I just love the tackiness, tho. These two are so the best of the worst.

I wonder if the couple will be ruining the color blue tomorrow.

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Mariah Carey has a long-standing tradition of spending the holidays in Aspen, Colorado and normally ends up Ho Ho Hoing all by her lonesome (with only her pooch Jack to keep her company) … but now that she’s married, she brought along her much younger husband Nick Cannon to partake of her annual Xmas vacay in the resort town. Here are pics of Mr. & Mrs. Cannon showing off their garish and entirely fugly matching red winter outfits on the streets of Aspen yesterday:

Lord have mercy … I just don’t understand how anyone could look at themselves in the mirror while wearing these outfits and say, Wow, I look great! I love Mimi with all my heart but she looks a right mess in these pics. I’m always amazed that she manages to NOT get chest colds despite the fact that she’s always got her cleavage exposed, no matter what the chilly temps. may be. Nick, bless his heart, just looks like he’s along for the ride … like always. He’s always standing at her side or two steps behind her (usually, he’s two steps behind her) smiling wide like a sweet doofus, just happy to be included in the whirlwind that is Mariah Carey. While I still have a hard time seeing these two as an actual married couple, I’m glad to see that they’ve made it successfully to the end of the year still happily married to one another.

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon appear to be settling into the doldrums of married life mere months after they were quietly (and spontaneously) wed earlier this year. Mimi and Nick slipped away to Mexico this weekend and appeared to be enjoying a very relaxed (some might say boring?) vacay together. Here are pics of the couple relaxin’ on the balcony of their Mexican digs this past weekend:

Could it possibly be that Mr. & Mrs. Cannon have morphed into an old married couple already? Could it be that the spark of new lurve has diminished a little? Could it be that Mimi actually has bunions? Well, considering the deadly heels she likes to wear all the time, it’s conceivable … it’s all conceivable. Call me crazy but I still have a hard time picturing these two enjoying a settled married life together.

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