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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mariah Carey on embracing her diva status: ‘It's part of my job'
Mariah Carey isn't just comfortable with her diva label — she fully owns it and wears it like a crown. Known for her towering heels, diamonds at breakfast and voice that reshaped pop, she has spent over three decades turning glamour into an art form. And now, she's making it clear: the image isn't a performance, it's the job. 'It's part of my job,' she says. 'What's the point of a disguise? Just get up, get dressed, go out. If I don't want to be seen, I'll stay home.' The singer-songwriter made the remarks in a new interview for the September issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, where she also spoke candidly about her refusal to acknowledge ageing — or even the passing of time itself. 'I don't allow it – it just doesn't happen,' the Sweet Fantasy hit-maker told the publication. 'I don't know time. I don't know numbers. I do not acknowledge time – I have a new song that starts with that line…' The lyric is from a track on her forthcoming album, her first full length studio release since 2018's Caution. While a title and release date are yet to be confirmed, Carey has hinted that the project will be her most personal in years, blending the introspection of her 2020 memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey with the vocal freedom of her earlier work. Since bursting onto the scene in 1990 with her self-titled debut album, Carey has built a career defined by soaring vocals and chart-topping hits. Now 55, the five-time Grammy Award winner remains a dominant force in pop. With 19 Billboard Hot 100 number ones, she stands just behind The Beatles in chart history, and her music continues to resonate with new generations — especially every December, when All I Want for Christmas Is You reclaims its throne. Reflecting on her enduring holiday hit, which turns 26 this year, and the mum-of-two's deep love for the festive season, she added: 'I can't believe I have this song that I ended up writing randomly. Christmas is everything. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't get to celebrate.' The full interview is available in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, out July 31.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mariah Carey, 56, reveals she 'doesn't allow herself to age' or even 'acknowledge time' as she poses for flawless Harper's Bazaar cover
Mariah Carey has revealed that she 'doesn't allow herself to age' or even 'acknowledge time' as she posed for a flawless Harper's Bazaar UK cover on Tuesday. The iconic singer, 56, who has always expressed her playful attitude toward getting older, explaining in a new interview that one of her new songs is actually about ageing. She told the publication of getting older: 'I don't allow it – it just doesn't happen. I don't know time. 'I don't know numbers. I do not acknowledge time – I have a new song that starts with that line…' The star - who looked incredible in the images accompanying the interview - has barely aged a day since becoming a hit in the 90s. Mariah - who was already working in the industry when she was in high school - has spoken in past about her unusual approach to getting older. The singer, 56, who has always expressed her playful attitude toward getting older, explaining in a new interview that one of her new songs is actually about ageing (seen right in 1995) In an interview with the Observer, via Attitude Magazine, she joked when questioned about her first US Number One single, Vision of Love, being 'nearly 25 years old' in 2017. 'First of all, don't round up. If you're going to round, round down!' the hitmaker said. 'I don't count years, but I definitely rebuke them – I have anniversaries, not birthdays, because I celebrate life, darling.' Speaking to Harper's Bazaar she also opened up about embracing her diva persona and reputation. She said: 'It's part of my job. What's the point of a disguise? Just get up, get dressed, go out. If I don't want to be seen, I'll stay home.' For the magazine shoot she looked gorgeous in a leggy black dress before changing into a suit and white shirt for the cover shot. Mariah has over the years also opened up about various beauty tips so she stays looking young - which range from never smoking cigarettes to only being photographed from her 'good side'. The singer has often highlighted the importance of external factors, like angles and positioning. She has on several occasions admitted to feeling 'tortured' by 'hideous' overhead lighting. Speaking last year on the Las Culturistas podcast with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, she voiced her grievances. 'I can't with the overhead lighting. Why do they do it to us? I shouldn't say us, it's not us. It's me,' Mariah remarked. 'I'm the one who's the most tortured by the hideous lighting in every elevator, doorways, gyms - not that I go to the gym. But I'm just saying, it's hideous lighting.' She added that 'the sun is OK if it's sunset', but is 'careful' to the UV ray exposure. 'But overheard lighting, I don't think so, honey,' the singer expressed. 'Everywhere I go, shut the lights. Turn them out. I don't want to see them no more.' And last year Mariah took to Instagram to show what she deemed the 'bad side' of her face. 'New year, new beginnings... taking a picture from my 'bad side'!' the caption read. Mariah smiled softly with the camera facing the left side of her face, where she has a signature mole between her lips and jawline. The star has frequently joked about her 'bad side' with fans, after in 2016 revealing that she was told to favour one side of her visage when she was only 19. Recounting the tale on her docuseries Mariah's World, she said it was her first ever shoot, and a photographer said her right side was her 'good side'. 'This is your good side,' they allegedly said. 'Only let people photograph you from your good side. Ever.' For years after, Mariah reportedly wouldn't allow photographs of her 'bad side' - but eventually leaned into it. The pop sensation has also been rumoured to be a fan of unusual beauty treatments - including milk baths. Speaking to the Guardian in 2018, Mariah clarified an interviewer's question about whether it was really true that she only bathed in French mineral water? 'No, I bathe in milk,' she replied. 'Yes, sometimes I use milk as a beauty treatment. I don't want to give away all my secrets... Cold milk.' Elsewhere a US Weekly report once claimed that the artist paid a masseuse $1,500 to massage her for eight hours, while she slept. Speaking to FEMAIL, Dr Akis Ntonos, founder of Aion Aesthetics and partner of Certainly Health also suggested it's possible Mariah may have gotten 'tweakments' over the years to maintain her youthful appearance. The doctor shared that it is likely that Botox has been used in various areas of her face. The injections appear to have been administered masterfully, knocking years off her appearance while still keeping her looking like herself. 'Mariah has a very defined facial structure, so Botox would be used to fill out her lines without losing that striking definition,' he explained. 'It's been strategically injected in a way that lifts her eyes rather than making them droop. Her practitioner has done an excellent job. 'Good Botox is all about enhancing what's already there, not completely overhauling your natural beauty.' Dr Ntonos believes that part of the reason Mariah Carey's Botox is so impressive is that it is most likely been used preventatively. He added: 'Botox is a widely used treatment to diminish signs of ageing, such as wrinkles and fine lines. 'Most people get Botox once these signs have already appeared; however, preventive Botox aims to beat the formation of wrinkles. 'By relaxing or weakening the facial muscles that cause wrinkles, preventive Botox can help to slow down the development of these lines.' The September issue of Harper's Bazaar UK is on sale from 31 July.
The Guardian
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Charlotte Otton: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
I love internet. I love screen. I love laugh. I'm a certified eight-hour-a-day screen user. I'm like a little iPad kid except I'm a six-foot-two, 31-year-old woman. Getting access to the family computer at 10 years old sparked something in me. It unlocked the deep, dark and wonderful world of the internet and my profound desire to explore every corner of it. Unfortunately for me, my algorithm at the moment is feeding me the worst the internet has to offer. My show I Watched Someone Die on TikTok forces me to watch, save and muse on mostly distressing digital content. Fortunately for you, though, gorgeous internet stranger, this list is all the delightful and joyous things I've witnessed on the internet. Please enjoy my curated list (and then please buy tickets to my show. I promise the show itself is not distressing and is in fact very sexy, fun and fresh.) This is a classic. It's the embodiment of everything going so wrong during a live performance but you having the chutzpah to power through and publicly call out everyone around you for it going downhill. A masterclass in diva-ism. I never call for 'line' onstage. I simply say, 'Where my background singers?' This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Look, is it funny? No. Is it delightful, soothing, scary, awe-inspiring, never before seen, adorable, bus, club, another club, the absolute best use of AI? Everyone in my life says no. Another true diva. What I like about this video is Kim's earnestness as she delivers this showstopping scat. Personally, I'm requesting that 'well he bit all the he-dogs and winked at all the she-dogs' be sampled into a DJ mix and played at my funeral. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Vic Michaelis is a genius and they are, in fact, very important. This talkshow consists of improvised interviews with comedians playing surreal characters. You can watch the full eps on Dropout or via the very generous free official shorts platform on YouTube. I love this little freak made out of rocks so much. A choir of 30 gay men singing about moments in film you didn't realise were gay. If you're ever feeling depresso, please watch this three-minute clip to immediately make you feel better. I love when so much time, resources and talent go into creating a piece so SILLY. Sign up to Saved for Later Catch up on the fun stuff with Guardian Australia's culture and lifestyle rundown of pop culture, trends and tips after newsletter promotion This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Jake's topical and ultra-silly ballads are everything right about TikTok and gen Z. He takes the overwhelming feeling of world-ending despair circulating in our feeds and turns it into little ditties that soothe your rotted brain. Caleb is one of my favourite comedians and his interview with Ziwe is incredible. He's so witty and talented it makes me sick. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. What we know: AI poses extreme risks to society and humanity. What we also know: when someone puts this AI filter on a dog I immediately feel very good. My friend's dog recently passed and I thought sending her videos of her dog with this filter on it would cheer her up. Again, everyone in my life said no. Fergie has had some iconic live performances (notably the 2018 national anthem performance). For me, this one takes the cake for most insane and most impressive. One of the best Conan segments was getting the sweetest, most polite man alive (Jack McBrayer) and putting him in confrontational situations. This video is peak late night to me. I went to the Wieners Circle in 2015 to see if the staff actually act like this and when I ordered a hotdog they said, 'You want a dick in a bun?'. Being a 20-year-old virgin at the time, the only response I could muster was 'no onions please'. Charlotte Otton is an award-winning theatre maker. Her show I Watched Someone Die on TikTok has picked up five-star reviews in Perth and Melbourne and is heading to Pact for Sydney fringe festival from 3 to 13 September
South China Morning Post
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How Anita Mui became ‘Daughter of Hong Kong'
Anita Mui may have been a Cantopop diva, but she was also known for her charity work and for standing up against injustice, qualities that earned her the title 'Daughter of Hong Kong'.
New York Times
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Soprano Who's Ready for Tragedy and Comedy at the Salzburg Festival
When the soprano Asmik Grigorian took on the title role of Strauss's 'Salome' at the Salzburg Festival, in 2018, the summer event found a new reigning diva. With a voice of lush power and a raw authenticity that shines through in every character, the Lithuanian artist has become one of today's most sought operatic performers, in Vienna, currently her home city; London; Milan; and beyond. But she has flouted conventions of stardom and challenged audiences' expectations. Onstage, she pushes well-known characters to dramatic extremes; offstage, she often stares into the camera with a defiantly non-glamorous expression. In August, she will return to Salzburg as Lady Macbeth in Krzysztof Warlikowski's staging of Verdi's 'Macbeth,' first seen there in 2023. And on Aug. 24, with the pianist Hyung-ki Joo, she will present the comic recital 'A Diva Is Born.' The 'Diva' show debuted in May of last year at the Vienna State Opera — where it will return this December — and was recently performed in Vilnius, Lithuania, where Grigorian was born and raised. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
