Mariah Carey playfully avoided directly acknowledging being called a ‘legend’ in a recent interview, despite continuing to achieve success after decades as a music icon.
The singer will share the stage with Andrea Bocelli at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, marking her biggest performance yet on the world stage.
Mariah Carey will be celebrated for her lifelong commitment to both music and philanthropy on January 30th. The five-time Grammy Award winner will receive the MusiCares Person of the Year award in 2026.
She just finished performing a series of 10 shows in Las Vegas at the Park MGM, earning a total of $8 million.
Okay, so after she completely blew everyone away with her sixteenth album, ‘Here for It All,’ which came out in September and immediately shot into the top five on, like, every chart – it was insane! I knew it would be huge, but this… this was beyond anything I expected. I’ve been listening non-stop, of course.
Even with all her incredible success and recognition as one of the best singers ever, Mariah Carey is incredibly humble. She actually told Billboard that she doesn’t see herself as a ‘legend’ – she just feels like she’s still working hard and striving to improve, which I find so admirable!
In the interview, Carey also talked about why her career has lasted so long, saying it’s thanks to her dedication and staying authentic.
She explained that she’s always been a dedicated worker, driven by her desire to build a lasting career. Her biggest takeaway, she said, is the importance of staying true to who you are, and she feels lucky to have been able to do just that.
Carey admitted things haven’t always been smooth sailing, saying, ‘It wasn’t perfect, but I made it through.’
As I’ve learned throughout my career, and especially as this incredible MusiCares honor nears, giving back is just so vital. It’s something I truly believe in – using your platform to support others and make a difference. It’s not just about success, it’s about what you do with that success.
Carey has consistently supported many important causes throughout the years. This includes providing aid after disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as championing issues such as HIV/AIDS awareness, human rights, and fulfilling wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
She recently teamed up with GLAAD, a group that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, and auctioned off her bright pink, sparkly jacket – which said ‘Protect the Dolls’ – with the proceeds going to support the transgender community.
Carey explained that because she didn’t have much money growing up, being able to donate and help others feels especially meaningful to her.
She added that everyone should contribute in some way, but it’s also vital to go above and beyond that basic effort.
I sometimes get really busy and don’t dedicate as much time to it as I’d like, but it remains a significant part of my life.
Mariah Carey recently sparked fan interest by revealing details about a previously unreleased collaboration with Michael Jackson. This news comes as she continues to discuss the project, which has been the subject of rumors for years.
She explained on Tuesday’s The Big Tigger Morning Show that she recorded a song Michael had previously done. It’s one of his classic hits, and she turned it into a duet. However, because there’s a lot of unreleased Michael material coming out, they decided not to include her version on her album.
When asked if the song would come out, Carey said she really hoped it would, as she loves it.
During an October 2025 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Carey shared that she was really disappointed the collaboration hadn’t come out yet, explaining that she truly loved the song and thought it was excellent.
There’s a problem with his estate’s plans – they’re preparing a major tribute to him, and this song unexpectedly overshadows that. We didn’t anticipate it would complicate things like this.
Carey shared that she’s a big fan of the song and was upset it didn’t make the cut for her new album, released on September 26th.
I’m really disappointed this song isn’t included on the album—it definitely should be. Whenever I played it for people, they always loved it and said it was amazing.
During her conversation with Cohen, Carey also discussed her famous ‘I don’t know her’ comment and the ongoing rumors of a feud with Jennifer Lopez.
This famous quote originated in 2003 when Mariah Carey was asked about Jennifer Lopez, now 56, and gave a short, memorable reply.
Smiling at the time, she simply said, ‘I don’t know her.’
Over twenty years later, Cohen brought up the famous line again, wondering if people could believe how much the phrase “I don’t know her” had entered everyday language.
Carey insisted her comment was straightforward and didn’t have any hidden meaning. She said she was simply being honest at the time and was surprised it received so much attention, explaining that honesty usually doesn’t cause a big stir.
Cohen then pressed further, joking, ‘To clarify, you still do not know her right?’
Carey grinned and playfully responded, ‘How am I supposed to just know that?’ which made Cohen laugh out loud.
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