Mariah Carey Dazzles in Vegas: From VMAs Chaos to Ageless Glamour
Mariah Carey's Wild Ride: From Sizzling Stage Presence to Bizarre After-Party Antics
The queen of pop, Mariah Carey, is back in the spotlight, and she's brought her A-game - or at least, that was the plan. The 56-year-old songstress sizzled on stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday, flaunting her ageless physique in a daring black latex mini dress. But it was what happened after the show that left fans and fellow artists alike talking.
Mariah's performance was everything we've come to expect from the diva: flawless vocals, dazzling jewelry, and a wardrobe that would put even the most seasoned fashionista to shame. The star showed off her beachy waves hair, reminiscent of her iconic nineties style, as she belted out hit after hit. Her record producer beau, Jermaine Dupri, must have been beaming with pride.
But things took a turn for the bizarre at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month. Mariah made a surprise appearance at The Twenty Two private members' club, where several A-listers were sipping cocktails and networking. The songstress took to the microphone to croon her 2002 hit "I Know What You Want" alongside rapper Busta Rhymes.
However, it seemed like Mariah had one too many glasses of champagne, as she appeared a little sleepy at first, then started to slur her words mid-performance. At one point, she closed her eyes and focused on her voice, but it was clear she wasn't totally together. Even the usually calm Busta Rhymes couldn't help but laugh at Mariah's antics.
As the night wore on, things only got more surreal. Mariah demanded that a Jermaine Dupri record be played, proclaiming "I'm not a rapper!" - which, considering her impressive vocal range and countless chart-topping hits, was a bit of an odd statement to make. She also became belligerent towards the crowd, telling them "We ain't tryin' to hear y'all. We don't wanna hear y'all."
The party didn't end there, as Mariah continued to slurr her words and ask random questions, including "Who is touching my arm? Stop touching my arm, okay." It was clear that the usually poised songstress had let her hair down - literally.
But don't just take our word for it. A source close to the event told The Scholarly Note, "She was clearly drunk and having a good time," adding that Mariah stayed past 2 am, mingling with fans and fellow artists.
Despite this wild ride of an evening, Mariah's representatives have remained tight-lipped on the matter, refusing to comment. But one thing is clear: the queen of pop still has it - even if she didn't quite make it through the night unscathed.
Mariah's new album, "Here for It All," is set to drop on September 26, and fans are eagerly anticipating what this next chapter will bring. Will Mariah return to her usual high standards, or will we see more of this... let's call it 'Mariah's Wild Ride'? Only time will tell.
The songstress will be hitting the road soon for her "Christmastime in Las Vegas" concerts, kicking off on November 28 at Dolby Live. Later this year, she'll embark on an international tour, touching down in Brisbane, Perth, and Docklands. One thing's for sure: with Mariah Carey leading the way, it promises to be a wild ride.
But for now, let's just say that Mariah Carey's latest antics have left us all talking - and wondering what she'll do next. Will you be joining her on this wild ride?
