"The Truth About Me and Men"

Newly single MARIAH CAREY is speaking out for the first time about men
and dating. Although SHE'S been linked with hunks including New York
Yankees baseball star Derick Jeter & singer Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of
the hit group The Fugees, MARIAH says they're all just friends. The pop
princess, who's separated from HER music mogul hubby Tommy Mottola,
tells Star: "There is no man in my life right now. I'm really throwing
myself into my music. The bottom line is that I'm self-protective, & I
respect myself."

"I'm not a bit promiscuous" SHE adds. "I never have been. It's offensive
to ME when people try to put that type of sexual slant on things."

"True, I've gone through a lot of changes this year," SHE admits, "But
all these guys people are quick to link me with are just good friends
that I happen to hang out with: I am allowed to have friends like
anybody else. If people want to speculate, I can't help that. I know the
truth & that's all that counts."

MARIAH now has two priorities-Show biz & HER summer camp for
underpriveledged children. "It's all about my career-and these great
kids at camp." SHE says. "For now, that's all I want & need."