Mariah Carey Stuns With Impromptu Performance For Fallon Contest Winners

Mariah Carey get a damn piano bar already! Every performance that I've seen with just yourself improvising over some keys has left me speechless! And this little "moment", an outtake from the Jimmy Fallon fan meet-up, was no different!

Strong lows, beautiful melisma (especially at 1.23), a cheeky whistle and plenty of Mariah's brand of Diva-ish humour made watching this impromptu performance a joy! It totally put a smile on this grumps face. Actually, I think it might just have cured me of this wretched flu! Hallelujah!

[New Music] Beyonce - "God Made You Beautiful"

Beyonce is back with new music! Unfortunately it is BEYONCE that is back, and not the Queen that is Sasha Fierce.(what's up with that? Has Bey killed her? I feel like I haven't seen her in too long a time! Someone put out an APB!)

God Made You Beautiful  is a song from mother to daughter that I'm sure is very special and personal to Beyonce and her family. However, I don't know any of them, so I'm having a hard time getting into this offering. My frowny opinion might be biased by my ears and heart still being clogged with flu junk, but as of now, I deem this track to be a slushy snoozefest. Arise Sir Snoozefest! If only I'd had it last week for all those hours I couldn't get to sleep, tossing and turning with fever. Would have been a Godsend.

Yes, the sentiment is beautiful- you have to say that right?- and I'm sure God Made You Beautiful  will touch many - mothers being the most obvious demographic (not to mention overzealous fans who see Blue Ivy as the second coming)- but it's just not for bitter ol' me. And I'm OK with that. Perhaps I'll give it another spin once I'm fully back with the land of the living. I'm sure you guys will help me refine my next listen with your comments!

[Free For All Friday]

Free For All Friday! I think I'm getting a cold....bad times. Hope you guys are all finding yourselves in better health!

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Mariah Carey Apologises For The Release Of The Wrong Version Of "The Art Of Letting Go"

Mariah Carey's plan to première new single The Art Of Letting Go via Facebook seems to have backfired on the Diva.You wanna know why? Turns out the wrong version was uploaded by some naughty engineer!

[Spam Post] Live Performances From Black Girls Rock, The EMAs and The X-Factor

There has been a whole host of live events that I haven't managed to cover on the blog- most notably Black Girls Rock and the European Music Awards. I did consider just letting the events float by, undocumented, but decided you guys deserve more! So here goes!

[Hit Or Miss?] Mariah Carey- "The Art Of Letting Go"

ARGH! I'm out and have no way to listen to Mariah Carey's new song, The Art Of Letting Go, which has debuted on the Diva's Facebook page!! Please guys, take a listen to it at that link and let me know what I should expect by leaving a comment. I've already had one opinion-from a member of family- saying simply: "Auto-Tune". Should I be worried?! Or are they trolling me, knowing I can't hear it! If it is bad, please at least let the glorious strings and soaring whistles that were hinted at in the teaser be indicative of a quality production!

And if you can't be bothered to leave a long and descriptive comment, simply vote: Hit or miss?I'll try and listen to the song as soon as possible- which will probably be tomorrow morning now. PLEASE LET IT BE GOOD!!

Follow-up: Added the video

[Watch] Taylor Swift Duets With Alison Krauss @ 2013 Country Music Association Awards

Taylor Swift performed a beautiful and stripped back version of Red at the Country Music Awards 2013.What made the performance extra special- for her I'm sure more than anyone else- was who she was joined on stage by: Alison Krauss and Vince Gill.

T-Swift may get slated by many for her voice (which was near enough perfect here) and the content of her lyrics, but she shouldn't care when her own idols are willing to get up on stage and essentially play her backing group. It speaks volumes to the impact she's had on the scene in such a short time, and at such a young age.

The whole performance was gorgeous!