Now that she has whipped her post baby body back into shape, Mariah Carey has announced plans for her first live performance since giving birth to twins last year. The 'We Belong Together' singer, is set to return to the stage for the 'Plot Your Escape' concert on March 3rd. The concert will be staged throughout different cities across the U.S. with eight different acts including, Nicki Minaj , Maroon 5 and Cee-Lo Green performing across Los Angeles, New York , Chicago and New Orleans. The concert will be streamed live on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Carey will be the headlining act at New York's Gotham Hall and will be joined on staged by P. Diddy Combs . The performance will be Carey's first since giving birth to twins, Monroe and Moroccan last April. The singer is also set to take the stage in May at the Mawazine Festival in the capital of Morocco with fellow U.S. artists, LMFAO, Lenny Kravitz and Pitbull. Mariah Carey debuts twins for first time on TV... Ja Ru...

Mariah Carey will get back on the stage after having her twins. Pic: AP Photo/Charles Sykes Source: AP MARIAH Carey is returning to the stage this week to perform her first concert since becoming a mother to twins last year. The pop superstar will headline a free, intimate show at New York's Gotham Hall on Thursday, March 1, as part of a Plot Your Escape promo. Carey will be supported by rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs in the Big Apple, while Maroon 5 will play a simultaneous concert in Chicago, Illinois, and Gavin DeGraw will perform in New Orleans, Louisiana. There will also be a concert in Los Angeles, but the line-up for that show is yet to be revealed. Only 50 tickets have been made available to the public for each gig, which will air on US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. Carey's last live performances took place in late 2010. She gave birth to boy and girl twins Moroccan and Monroe in April, 2011.

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 8:29a.m. Mariah Carey is returning to the stage this week to perform her first concert since becoming a mother to twins last year. The pop superstar will headline a free, intimate show at New York's Gotham Hall on Thursday as part of a Plot Your Escape promo. Carey will be supported by rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs in the Big Apple, while Maroon 5 will play a simultaneous concert in Chicago, Illinois, and Gavin DeGraw will perform in New Orleans, Louisiana. There will also be a concert in Los Angeles, but the line-up for that show has yet to be revealed. Only 50 tickets have been made available to the public for each gig, which will air on US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Carey's last live performances took place in late 2010. She gave birth to boy and girl twins Moroccan and Monroe in April, 2011. WENN.com

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Mariah Carey has been one of the many grieving over the death of Whitney Houston, with the star perhaps having more reason than many of the deceased's celebrity friends to lament her passing. Carey and Houston were huge chart rivals in the 90s, both recognised for their incredible vocal ranges and diva aesthetic, selling millions in the process. It was widely believed that this rivalry turned personal as well; however the pair came together in 1998 for a collaboration on 'When You Believe,' which took the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999 after it featured on the DreamWorks film 'The Prince Of Egypt, and the pair became friends thereafter. Now Carey has reacted to the death of the 'I Will Always Love You' singer by posting a video montage to Youtube featuring moments of the duo performing together at notable events including the 1999 Oscars as well as pictures from recording and other moments of them together. Sound tracking the two minute long video ...

By Hanh Nguyen, Mariah Carey appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday to promote her latest cause, heart health, and to share her feelings on the death of her friend Whitney Houston . "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still," Carey said. "It's very heavy emotionally." VIDEO: Chris Cornell covers "I Will Always Love You" The singer reflected on how the two became friends after their collaboration on the song "When You Believe" and the four-hour "homegoing" funeral for Houston on Feb. 18. Check out this clip of Carey discussing her friend here > Later, Carey also addressed her husband Nick Cannon 's recent hospitalization for blood clots in his lungs just one month after he was treated for kidney failure. "We didn't know h! ow big a deal it was at that moment. It was a gradual thing. We ended up in a couple hospitals this year already." In light of the health scare, Cannon will cut down on his ...

Mariah Carey has revealed the traumatic experiences her family has been through so far this year with husband Nick Cannon being hospitalised twice. The former radio presenter was first rushed to hospital during a Christmas holiday in Aspen after suffering kidney failure. He was readmitted again recently but was told by doctors that he had to slow down his work rate for the sake of his health. Nick's wife Mariah has revealed how the family have been coping with the situation. " We didn't know how big a deal it was at that moment," she told Good Morning America. " It was a gradual thing. We ended up in a couple hospitals this year already. The best thing I think was the choice that he made to leave the radio show and just focus on America's Got Talent and 'Up All Night.'" Mariah says that rather than let his illnesses effect him, Nick is remaining positive. " The thing is, he's a young healthy person. It's about changing the lifestyl...

By Hanh Nguyen, Mariah Carey appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday to promote her latest cause, heart health, and to share her feelings on the death of her friend Whitney Houston . "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still," Carey said. "It's very heavy emotionally." VIDEO: Chris Cornell covers "I Will Always Love You" The singer reflected on how the two became friends after their collaboration on the song "When You Believe" and the four-hour "homegoing" funeral for Houston on Feb. 18. Check out this clip of Carey discussing her friend here > Later, Carey also addressed her husband Nick Cannon 's recent hospitalization for blood clots in his lungs just one month after he was treated for kidney failure. "We didn't know h! ow big a deal it was at that moment. It was a gradual thing. We ended up in a couple hospitals this year already." In light of the health scare, Cannon will cut down on his ...

Mariah said: "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still. It's very heavy emotionally "[The service] was gorgeous. Such a class act. The way she went out and the way family dealt with it, I was very moved." Mariah duetted with Whitney in 1998 on 'When You Believe' and was delighted to have forged a friendship with the 'I Will Always Love You' hitmaker after they were previously seen as rivals. Speaking on 'Good Morning America', she added: "It was great, and I don't think people could ever understand our relationship. "There was always this supposed rivalry in the beginning and then we did the duet and we became friends. I saw her toward the end. I loved her. We all loved her May she rest in peace. "

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By Hanh Nguyen, Mariah Carey appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday to promote her latest cause, heart health, and to share her feelings on the death of her friend Whitney Houston . "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still," Carey said. "It's very heavy emotionally." VIDEO: Chris Cornell covers "I Will Always Love You" The singer reflected on how the two became friends after their collaboration on the song "When You Believe" and the four-hour "homegoing" funeral for Houston on Feb. 18. Check out this clip of Carey discussing her friend here > Later, Carey also addressed her husband Nick Cannon 's recent hospitalization for blood clots in his lungs just one month after he was treated for kidney failure. "We didn't know h! ow big a deal it was at that moment. It was a gradual thing. We ended up in a couple hospitals this year already." In light of the health scare, Cannon will cut down on his ...

Mariah said: "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still. It's very heavy emotionally "[The service] was gorgeous. Such a class act. The way she went out and the way family dealt with it, I was very moved." Mariah duetted with Whitney in 1998 on 'When You Believe' and was delighted to have forged a friendship with the 'I Will Always Love You' hitmaker after they were previously seen as rivals. Speaking on 'Good Morning America', she added: "It was great, and I don't think people could ever understand our relationship. "There was always this supposed rivalry in the beginning and then we did the duet and we became friends. I saw her toward the end. I loved her. We all loved her May she rest in peace. "

By Hanh Nguyen, Mariah Carey appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday to promote her latest cause, heart health, and to share her feelings on the death of her friend Whitney Houston . "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still," Carey said. "It's very heavy emotionally." VIDEO: Chris Cornell covers "I Will Always Love You" The singer reflected on how the two became friends after their collaboration on the song "When You Believe" and the four-hour "homegoing" funeral for Houston on Feb. 18. Check out this clip of Carey discussing her friend here > Later, Carey also addressed her husband Nick Cannon 's recent hospitalization for blood clots in his lungs just one month after he was treated for kidney failure. "We didn't know h! ow big a deal it was at that moment. It was a gradual thing. We ended up in a couple hospitals this year already." In light of the health scare, Cannon will cut down on his ...

Mariah Carey has put together a music video compilation of moments she shared with Whitney Houston, in a new tribute to the recently deceased singer. The clip contains music and scenes from the video to their 1998 duet 'When You Believe' as well as award show appearances, interviews and playful photos showing the pair's offstage personal relationship. Carey posted a link to the footage on her Twitter account on Tuesday, saying: "Whitney, my friend, I love you, I miss you. Your legend lives on forever." The singer recently admitted she and Houston had a bitter rivalry in the '90s which eventually turned to friendship after they came together to record 'When You Believe' for the Prince of Egypt soundtrack. Mariah, who said she was "heartbroken and in tears" on hearing of her friend's passing, was in attendance at Houston's funeral servce in New Jersey last Saturday. Mariah Carey Flaunts Incredible Post-Baby Body In NYC... Whitney Houst...

Mariah Carey said that Whitney Houston's funeral at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday was classy. Photos: Whitney Houston mourned at NJ funeral Whitney Houston through the years Stories: Whitney Houston Funeral Recap Nick Cannon health update: 'Doctors found blood clots in my lungs,' he says Whitney Houston funeral: Kevin Costner, ex Bobby Brown, Mel Gibson among celebrities invited "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still. It's very heavy emotionally," Carey said on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday . "[The service] was gorgeous. Such a class act. The way she went out and the way family dealt with it, I was very moved." Carey and Houston collaborated on the 1998 song "When You Believe," which was featured in the DreamWorks animated feature "The Prince of Egypt." "I don't think people could ever understand our relationship," Carey continued. "There was always ...

Bring out the tissues folks, because Mariah Carey has only gone and done something very sweet! The singer has decided to pay the ultimate tribute to her dear pal Whitney Houston, by putting together a music video containing her favourite memories of them together. And once finished, Mariah stuck the video up on her own YouTube channel, so fans too can enjoy those lovely moments. The video accompanies Mariah and Whitneys famous duet When You Believe and contains bits from the official music video to the song as well as a whole host of photos of them laughing and hugging each other at shows and events. When Maz tweeted the link to her video, she wrote, Whitney, my friend. I love you, I miss you. Your legend lives on forever. Well be honest, were usually as hard as nails but when we watched this, there were a few tears not least because the pair were genuine pals and there are some pretty lovely pictures and footage in there. Mariah Carey was one of the first of those who knew Whit to...

Mariah Carey pays touching YouTube tribute to Whitney Houston [newKerala.com News # 162572] Home News RSS Feeds Photo Gallery Home > News > hollywood-news London, Feb 22 : Mariah Carey has paid a poignant tribute to her late friend Whitney Houston by putting together a compilation of their performances together on her official YouTube page. The singers had teamed up to record 'When You Believe' for 1998 movie 'The Prince of Egypt' and the track went on to win Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. The two of them remained friends over the years and Carey cancelled an appearance on U.S. TV earlier this month after hearing about the demise of 'How Will I Know' hitmaker. Now the 41-year-old has shared her memories of her dear friend Houston with her fans in a new video of clips posted on her official YouTube.com page, the Daily Express reported. "RememberingWhitney... Whitney, my friend, I love you, I miss you. Your legend lives on forever," sh...

Mariah Carey flaunted her incredible post-baby body yesterday proving her weight loss plan is working. The diva looked younger than her 42-years wearing a black, fitted, long-sleeved shift dress which she teamed with nude killer heels. Mariah has become the ambassador for the Jenny Craig weight loss programme since giving birth to twins last April. While she may not be able to indulge in sugary treats, Mariah is certainly reaping the benefits as she has managed to bounce back to her previous svelte size, less than a year after giving birth. Making an appearance on Good Morning America , Mariah opened up about her close friend Whitney Houston's death, saying: " I'm almost incapable of talking about this still. It's very heavy emotionally." " It was great and I don't think people could ever understand our relationship. There was always this supposed rivalry in the beginning and then we did the duet and we became friends." Check out the pics of Mariah...

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey says Whitney Houston's funeral was a "class act". The 41-year-old singer was among mourners at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday (18.02.12) and found the service to be a fitting tribute to her friend, who was found dead in her Beverly Hills hotel room earlier this month. Mariah said: "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still. It's very heavy emotionally "[The service] was gorgeous. Such a class act. The way she went out and the way family dealt with it, I was very moved." Mariah duetted with Whitney in 1998 on 'When You Believe' and was delighted to have forged a friendship with the 'I Will Always Love You' hitmaker after they were previously seen as rivals. Speaking on 'Good Morning America', she added: "It was great, and I don't think people could ever understand our relationship. "There was always this supposed rivalry in the beginning and then we ...

New mom Mariah Carey appeared on Good Morning America on Tuesday and talked about her state of turmoil over the death of Whitney Houston over a week after it happened. Carey reveals shes so distraught about the passing of Houston that she is still having trouble speaking about it. "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still," she explained to host Robin Roberts, E! Online reports, "It's very heavy emotionally." Carey attended this past weekends ceremony at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey for the late I Will Always Love You singer. She called it gorgeous and beautiful. Carey and Houston collaborated together in 1998 on the song When You Believe, which was a huge hit, so Carey revealed she was very moved by the ceremony. There was always this supposed rivalry in the beginning," she said. "Then we did the duet and we became friends. I loved her. We all loved her. We were all inspired by her and may she rest in peace. Her legend w...

Venturelli/Getty Images; Michael Buckner/Getty Images Mariah Carey , like the hundreds of other mourners who attended Whitney Houston 's funeral on Saturday, is still grappling with the passing of the music icon. "I'm almost incapable of talking about this still," the singer said during her appearance Tuesday on Good Morning America . "It's very heavy emotionally." MORE: Whitney Houston, RIPSinger Laid to Rest at Fairview Cemetery As for the ceremony that took place over the weekend at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Carey called it "gorgeous and beautiful," adding that she was "very moved" by the service. Carey's relationship with Houston, both personally and professionally, began back in 1998, when the two divas sang together on the hit single "When You Believe." "There was always this supposed rivalry in the beginning," recalled Carey. "Then we did the duet and we became friends. I loved her. ...

Mariah Carey will be among the mourners attending Whitney Houston 's funeral on Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. She'll be arriving with Epic Records chairman and X Factor judge L.A. Reid , Carey's rep confirms to The Hollywood Reporter . Others expected to be in attendance at the funeral include Houstons ex-husband, Bobby Brown andtheir daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown , Kevin Costner , Dionne Warwick , Alicia Keys , Tyler Perry , Rickey Minor , CeCe Winans (Bobbi Kristina's godmother) and gospel singers Kim Burrell and Donnie McClurkin . STORY: Whitney Houston Funeral to Be Broadcast Live on Sirius XM Radio Aretha Franklin , Houston's godmother, and Stevie Wonder are scheduled to perform, while Houston's longtime producer and mentor, Clive Davis , will be a speaker. Many cable networks, including CNN, E! and BET, along with SiriusXM will broadcast the procession, and there will also be a live stream. Carey recorded a duet with Houston...

MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images Friends, family and fans of the late Whitney Houston are arriving to pay their respects to the late singer during her funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 18 -- exactly one week after her sudden and tragic death in Los Angeles. The service is to be held at the New Hope Baptist Church in Houston's hometown of Newark, New Jersey. According to The Washington Times , approximately 1,5000 guests are expected to be in attendance. PHOTOS: Iconic Singer Whitney Houston's Life and Career in Pictures Houston's flower-covered casket arrived at the church early Saturday morning, with Rev. Jesse Jackson on hand, though the service isn't scheduled until 12 p.m. She was driven in a gold-colored hearse, complete with a black and white glamor shot of the singer propped up in the rear passenger side window. Droves of fans stood by as the singer's body was carried into the church. As The Hollywood Reporter previously reported, Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly and...

Singer Mariah Carey was doubly-traumatised when she heard about her idol Whitney Houston's death last weekend (11Feb12) as she was tending to her sick husband Nick Cannon in hospital when the tragic news broke. The I Will Always Love You hitmaker was found dead in the bathroom of her Los Angeles hotel suite last Saturday afternoon (11Feb12) and the tragedy hit headlines around the world just hours later. Carey was left heartbroken and subsequently pulled out of a U.S. TV interview on Valentine's Day (14Feb12) to grieve Houston, and Cannon has now revealed his wife was in the middle of a family health scare when she heard the news. He tells E! Online, "It was tough for many reasons. One, knowing how close my wife and Whitney were, and I was in the hospital during the time, and that's where we got the news. "I was kinda in a life-threatening situation and then to see that, it was kind of bizarre and sad at the same time, but you know, it's part of life and it ma...

Nick Cannon , Mariah Carey s husband, left his morning radio show at 92.3 NOW in New York City and cited health concerns for his reason of leaving. Nick Cannon Image Credit: Gary Gershoff/WireImage As noted at 923Now.Radio.com on Friday, February 17, 2012, Nick Cannon announced that he is leaving the radio show Rollin with Nick Cannon that day, which he has been hosting for two years. According to the report, Cannon , 31, who was hospitalized last month due to kidney issues, revealed that he returned to the hospital over the weekend for two blood clots found in his lungs. Under doctors orders, I have been asked to put my health first and cut back on some of my professional commitments in order to allow my body to get the rest that it needs to keep up with the demands of my multi-tasking schedule, Cannon was quoted in a statement. It has been an absolute pleasure working with CBS Radio and the 92.3 NOW morning show team and I would like to thank them for their unwavering suppor...