HOT STORY: Natasha Bedingfield Is Engaged!

British pop singer, Natasha Bedingfield, 26, is ready to walk down the aisle! Reports are saying she just got engaged to her boyfriend Matthew Robinson. "It just happened," she told People Magazine on the red carpet at a Calvin Klein 40th anniversary party. "But I am so excited. It happened in New York. And I want to share it with the world." Bedingfield didn't have too many more details to share. "We haven't thought about a date," she said. "We're just celebrating."

It's been a whirlwind week in New York for the singer. Bedingfield performed at the Fashion Rocks event and recently teamed with Mariah Carey and Beyonce on the song "Just Stand Up," which they benefits breast cancer foundations. How coincidental is this. I just bought her album, ''Pocketful of Sunshine'' yesterday. LMAO! I wish her and her future hubby all the best!

NEW MUSIC: Various Artists ~ "Just Stand Up"

If you read this post, you would have known that 15 of the highest-achieving female artists would be recording a song entitled "Just Stand Up" as a charity single for cancer awareness. The song features vocals from Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Mary J. Blige, Fergie, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Melissa Etheridge, and Miley Cyrus, The song is not as great as I had expected, but it is pretty decent. It just sucks because some singers (Fergie, Carrie Underwood), got plenty of verses, while some others (Ashanti, Ciara), only got 1 verse. You can purchase the song for charity starting September 2nd! Enjoy!

Various Artists ~ "Just Stand Up": D/L #1 | D/L #2

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HOT STORY: The Greatest Collaboration of the Century!

What would it be like if 15 of the biggest-selling female singers collaborated on a song together. Well the world will find out on September 2nd. That's the day when Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Mary J. Blige, Fergie, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Melissa Etheridge, and Miley Cyrus drop their new single called "Just Stand Up".

All proceeds of this single are set to be donated to the research of cancer. The song will be performed live at the Stand Up to Cancer television special, set to air September 5th on ABC, NBC, and CBS. This song is going to be just amazing, and M&M ~ Music Mania will have it for you when it leaks!

LIVE PERFORMANCE: Mariah Carey featuring Young Jeezy
~ "Side Effects"

The diva of pop music, Mariah Carey has recently come back into the limelight with her hit album ''E=MC²'', and her singles have been doing pretty well internationally. Yesterday, Mariah along with rapper Young Jeezy performed her song "Side Effects" on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show. The track is a very deep, midtempo pop song about her past. Their performance was really great, and they are both amazing live! I really love this track, and since she performed it live, I think it may be her next single! Enjoy the performance!

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POLL RESULTS: June 14 ~ July 11

Q: WHO WOULD BE YOUR FAVORITE DREAM DATE?

Other → 24% (52 votes)

• Britney Spears (6 votes)
• Nicole Scherzinger (3 votes)
• Ludacris (2 votes)
• Lil' Wayne (2 votes)
  

Rihanna → 22% (48 votes)
Chris Brown → 19% (41 votes)
Mariah Carey → 17% (37 votes)
Beyonce → 11% (24 votes)
T.I. → 5% (11 votes)
Nelly 2% → (5 votes)

This poll was kind of a disappointment. It achieved about a little more than half the votes from last month's poll. In the end the ''Other'' category ended up winning with the top votes going to Britney Spears, Nicole Scherzinger, Ludacris and Lil' Wayne. Rihanna technically came in first, and poor Nelly only got 2% of the votes. A new will be up very shortly. Be sure to continue supporting this blog, and please vote in the next poll! Thanks!

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mariah Carey featuring T.I. ~ "I'll Be Lovin You Long Time"

Mariah Carey's last single, "Bye Bye", was supposed to be her 19th #1 single. Instead the song flopped, and MC quickly released her newest single "I'll Be Lovin You Long Time" off the album ''E=MC²''. The song is a great uptempo, pop summer song featuring the rapper, T.I. The video, IMO, is Mariah's best in a very long time. The Hawaii-theme is nice, all of the gold, all the water and palm trees. The story line is nice too, making the perfect music video for the summer. I really hope she can get back into the picture with this single! Enjoy!

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ANNOUNCEMENT: New Banner!

Hey ya'll! It's been a while since we got a new banner here on the site. Well, today, we have a brand new beautiful banner for M&M ~ Music Mania. It was created by the fabulous Link.xx at the Spill It Now Forums. It features Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Britney Spears (Who is kinda hidden), and Nicole Scherzinger, all of my favorite artists. I think this new banner brings a whole new life to the site. What a great way to start the summer! Enjoy it and be sure to be back for more updates later on in the day!

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HOT STORY: Is Mariah Cheating on Nick (With T.I.)?

Today, MediaTakeOut.com is reporting that that is huge affair happening on the set of Mariah Carey and T.I.'s music video for her track "I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time" off the album ''E=MC²''. According to members of the crew, the entire set is gossiping about a secret hookup between MC and the rapper.

The video is currently being shot on location is Hawaii and a memeber of the crew supposedly said the pair snuck off the set and were gone for 2 hours! They supposedly held up production and returned back the 2 were giggling and smiling at each other. The insider also said there was a lot of chemistry between them, and it was very ovbious.

Both Mariah and T.I. (Real name: Clifford Harris) are in relationship. Mariah recently wed actor Nick Cannon and he is engaged to singer Tameka Cottle. I personally hope they are not doing anything becuase it would be very sad for Nick and Tameka. Let's all pray Mariah will not be lovin' T.I. long time! :)

Poll Results ~ April 19 to May 16

Here are the monthly poll results for the poll running from April 19th to May 16th here on M&M ~ Music Mania.

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE ALBUM RELEASE IN APRIL?

Mariah Carey - ''E=MC²'' → 48% (142 votes)
Madonna - ''Hard Candy'' → 25% (73 votes)
Leona Lewis - ''Spirit'' → 13% (39 votes)
Ashlee Simpson - ''Bittersweet World'' → 9% (26 votes)
Trina - ''Still Da Baddest'' → 4% (13 votes)

Damn! Mariah won by a landslide! Well her album really was the best. This poll averaged 293 votes, more than any other polls here on M&M ~ Music Mania! I'm a bit disappointed that Trina only got 13 votes for her album ''Still Da Baddest'' and I'm very surprised Madonna didn't get nay more votes. Well a new poll is now up so go ahead and vote!

Mariah Carey ~ "Bye Bye" (Video Premiere)

Mariah Carey has most recently made a glorious comeback with her album ''E=MC²''. Her first hit single "Touch My Body" became an instant success. The same is expected to happen with her latest single "Bye Bye". The song is a very beautiful song and has a great meaning to it. The video is really nicely put together too. It features some live appearances with fans and even what seems like home video with new husband Nick Cannon. This will so be her 19th number 1! Enjoy!!!

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Mariah Carey: Mrs. Nick Cannon!

Rumors have been spreading lately about a supposed engagement to actor Nick Cannon, but I guess Mariah Carey just went straight for the wedding! The pair wed in a secret ceremony on Wednesday, Latina Magazine is reporting. A source close to Cannon slipped out the news this afternoon. The nuptials are said to have taken place at her new mansion she purchased in the Bahamas. Carey's close friend, rapper Da Brat, was one of a few people to attend the quickie wedding.

The New York Post is now also reporting that Mariah Carey has married Nick Cannon. "They have been smitten with each other for days, weeks," the singer's friend said. "And she's always had a crush on him." Unfortunately for her, the paper is reporting that Carey didn't make Cannon sign a prenuptial agreement. "There was no pre-nup, there wasn't time," says a worried source.

I love MC so much, and I can see these 2 getting divorced very soon. Everyone knows she is not good at keeping relationships, and this was really rushed. I mean she barley even knows Nick, and getting quickly married on a Wednesday afternoon, is really hinting this will be a failed marriage. And them not even signing a pre-nup?? He is only in it for her money. We will keep posted as more on this eloping emerges.

Mariah Carey ~ Heat (New Song)

Mariah Carey's ''E=MC²'' is probably my favorite album of all time, with all of the songs on it, being hits to me. But when this bonus track off the Japanese version leaked today, it all changed. The song is called "Heat", and it is one of the biggest disappointments, ever. The track is nothing like Mariah and it has a little to much soul-pop in it for me. Everybody seems to be enjoying it, but let's face it it is nothing like "Migrate" or "O.O.C", which are incredible. Thank God this did not make the album! Enjoy!

D/L #1 | D/L #2
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Mariah Carey ~ That Chick & Bye Bye (New Songs)

With 10 more days left to go until E=MC², songs are finally being released in HQ! I'm talking about Mariah Carey's brand new songs! Very recently leaked are the songs "Bye Bye" and "That Chick". "That Chick" is a very uptempo, pop track and "Bye Bye" is a beautiful song about all the ones we miss. Personally, I love them both! I think this album will be huge and one of her best. I am also really excited for the songs "O.O.C." and "Side Effects" which I just loved from the 30 second previews on Amazon.com. Enjoy and me looking out for more MC songs to leak in the coming days. And yes these are in HQ.

D/L #1: Mariah Carey ~ "That Chick"

D/L #2: Mariah Carey ~ "That Chick"

D/L #1: Mariah Carey ~ "Bye Bye"

D/L #2: Mariah Carey ~ "Bye Bye"

Mariah Carey featuring T-Pain ~ Migrate (New Song)

With the release date coming closer for Mariah's new album ''E=MC²'', it seemed like an eternity for some more songs to leak. But, today our prayers were answered! Buzz track "Migrate" featuring T-Pain has been leaked in little clips, snippets, and as a live remix, but not as HQ. But Chicago radio station just premiered the song, and here is the radio rip!!! I am loving this way more than "Touch My Body". This song is fire, and yet it may be a bit mellow, it still will become a club banger! Enjoy!!

*EDIT 2: OFFICIAL CDQ HQ NOW POSTED. NO MORE RADIO RIP, ACTUAL HQ FROM CD!!!!

D/L #1: Mariah Carey featuring T-Pain ~ "Migrate"

D/L #2: Mariah Carey featuring T-Pain ~ "Migrate"

Mariah Carey ~ That Chick (Live @ MTV.com)

Mariah Carey has been around since the begining of the 90's, and 15 years later she is still going strong with her new album, ''E=MC²'' out next month. On Monday, Mariah performed 2 songs at the premiere party for the MTV show, The Hills, which stars Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag. It also seems she performed her new song "That Chick" exclusivley to be shown on MTV.com. The song is just ok to me, and I prefer her newest hits "Touch My Body" and "Migrate" more. But, I guess, enjoy!!

Mariah Carey featuring T-Pain ~ Migrate (Live @ SNL)

This song is fire!!!! Yesterday, Mariah came onto Saturday Night Live as the special music star and sang to of her new songs off of E=MC², "Touch My Body" and the new "Migrate". She was the replacement for Janet Jackson, but I think it was all for the better! I am loving this more than "Touch My Body" and I'm really digging T-Pain's rap verse. I am just so ready for the HQ version to leak, and you know we will have it for you first here! Enjoy!

SNL: Janet Ditches, Mariah Replaces

Can '08 get any better for Mariah? A new album coming out, her musical career going sky high, and now this! The diva will be appearing on this weekend's episode of Saturday Night Live after Janet Jackson was forced to cancel her appearance due to the flu. Carey will serve as musical guest, while ''Superbad'' star Jonah Hill will host. This is Mimi's first appearance on the sketch comedy series in over 10 years.

Jackson had been scheduled to perform in support of her most recent album, ''Discipline'', which debuted atop the charts last week. However, after her ailment worsened enough for her to visit Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Monday, she elected to cancel her SNL appearance and focus on getting well, her rep said. "She's been battling the flu like everyone else," Jackson's rep Patti Webster told E! News on Tuesday.

Hopefully Mariah sings some new material from her forthcoming album ''E=MC²''. She most probably will perform "Touch My Body", her newest hit and an old favorite. And, I hope JJ gets well soon!

Poll Results (February 5 - February 28)

Here are the results for the poll running from February 5th to February 28th.

Q: WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST POP DIVA?

Mariah Carey → 44% (28 votes)
Madonna → 29% (18 votes)
Janet Jackson → 8% (5 votes)
Celine Dion → 6% (4 votes)
Whitney Houston → 6% (4 votes)
Cher → 3% (2 votes)
Diana Ross → 3% (2 votes)

Yes! This poll got many more votes than our previous one, meaning this site is growing and becoming more popular! I wanted Cher to win, but that's ok, Mariah is truly a pop diva, lol. Be sure to vote in the new poll up, and be sure to spread the word about this blog.

Mariah Carey ~ Touch My Body (Video Premiere)

Here it is!! Mariah Carey's comeback video!!! I absolutely love this!!! Ya, it is getting criticism and stuff, but I think it is really nice!! It has a very good storyline that goes with the lyrics. The song, as you already know rocks, and has been the reason that many blogs (R.I.P. KeviPod Music) has been deleted. But, it is really nice I think and this video will go very far! "Touch My Body" will be on the album ''E=MC²'', out later this Spring! Enjoy, and be sure to watch before YouTube removes it! lol.

Whats Up With The Shutdowns? + Mariah Update!

Today has been a really tragic day in the world of Music blogging. Today 2 great blogs were shut down. Kevipod Music & Ali's Blog, two of the world's most popular blogs were closed by Blogger today. You must ask why? All because of the latest single from Mariah Carey entitled "Touch My Body". So here is what I have learned. The blogs posted the song up (along with many other lesser known blogs) and after record labels saw this on these sites they immediately contacted Blogger and their blogs were shut down. I downloaded the song from an outer source, and after a couple plays I really am starting to like it! Also it was announced that Mariah's new album will be called ''E=MC²''. I think it is something very different, and I can wait to hear it in April!

So, I don't know if I will still be updating this blog for the rest of this week. I might be back up tomorrow, or this weekend by the latest. You can also visit my newest blog, The Sims Stratosphere, a news blog about the latest Sims 2 stuff & news. Also, Kevipod Music re-opened with a new url. You can visit him here! In his post he also includes a download link for "Touch My Body". I wish everyone who lost their blogs the best these couple of days...