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Mariah Carey

  • Born March 27, 1971NYC, singer (Love Takes Time, Hero)
  • February 20, 199133rd Grammy Awards: Another Day in Paradise, Mariah Carey
  • January 25, 199320th American Music Award: Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey win
  • March 5, 1998Mariah Carey divorces Tommy Mottola
  • October 21, 2001"United We Stand" benefit concert for September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks victims, held at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. Event organized and headlined by Michael Jackson, also featuring pop stars Aerosmith, Mariah Carey, The Backstreet Boys, and others.
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Mariah Carey is an American singer born on March 27, 1971, in New York City. She is known for her powerful voice and hit songs such as "Love Takes Time" and "Hero." Carey has been active in the music industry since the early 1990s and has received numerous awards, including recognition at the 33rd Grammy Awards and the 20th American Music Awards.

Throughout her career, she has participated in significant events, including the "United We Stand" benefit concert in 2001, organized by Michael Jackson to support victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Mariah Carey has released several albums, including "The Rarities" in 2020 and "Here for It All" in 2025. She was previously married to Tommy Mottola, divorcing him in 1998.

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