"JET" MAGAZINE UPDATE!
Okay here it is you guys, like I promised, the article/scans of "JET" Magazine. Yesterday I reported Mariah appears on their May 01, 2000 issue of the magazine. I must say, it's nothing really special about it. The cover is the same pic as the "Thank God I Found You" single and there is only one pic inside and it's really small and we've all seen it and the part about Mariah is only a small paragraph, but I typed the whole thing out! So here it is! Enjoy!
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WHO ARE MUSIC'S NEW YOUNG MILLIONAIRES?
To be young, gifted and black is a wonderful thing. And, to be a millionaire as well surely doesn’t hurt.
Entertainers such as Master P, Lauryn Hill, Sean “Puffy” Combs and Mariah Carey know hoe it feels to be young, gifted, Black and wealthy, because they are among music’s new young millionaires.
Percy Miller has taken the music world by storm within a few years as hip-hop superstar Master P. At Just 29, the popular rapper-entrepreneur already has net worth of $361 million! As a performer and CEO of No Limit Records-an independent record label that he owns 100 percent-Master P has created an entertainment conglomerate. Under the No Limit banner he owns No Limit Films, No Limit Sports, No Limit Clothes and No Limit Etc., which markets shoes and toys. His albums include “Ghetto D”, “MP Da Last Don”, and “Only God Can Judge Me”. Last year, Master P and basketball great Michael Jordan were named were the only two black to be named among the 40 Wealthiest Americans under 40 by Fortune magazine; Master P was the only entertainer to be named on the list. The 6 foot-4 Louisiana native also made Forbes magazines’ list of the Top 50 highest paid entertainers for two years in a row.
Sean “Puffy” Combs, 29, is another one of music’s new young millionaires. Combs’ record label, Bad Boy, according to Forbes magazine pulled in $130 million is fiscal 1998 sales. He was named the magazine’s list of Top 50 Highest-Paid Entertainers last year with earnings of $53.5 million. Combs, who first established himself as a top producer for his work with Mary J. Blige and Jodeci, started raking in the big bucks a few years ago as CEO of Bad Boy Records and with the debut album “No Way Out”, which sold more than 5 million copies. The album churned out one of the biggest hit songs of 1997 and of his career, “I’ll Be Missing You”, a tribute to his slain best buddy, rap star Notorious B.I.G. Both the album and the song won Puffy Grammy Awards that year. He’s also had success with his line of clothing, Sean John, restaurants, and a magazine.
Superstar songbird Mariah Carey, 30, has been in the money for some time now. Since she hit the music scene in 1990, she has gone on to sell more than 100 million albums. Named the best-selling female recording artist of the ‘90s, her millionaire status has come from the 13 No. 1 pop singles that she has generated throughout her celebrated career. Her hit tunes include “Vision Of Love”, “Someday”, “I Don’t Wanna Cry”, “Can’t Let Go”, “Hero”, “Dreamlover”, “Honey”, “One Sweet Day” and “Fantasy”
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop songstress, Lauryn Hill, 24, is a millionaire. Last year Hill made Frammy history when she became the first female artist to earn five Grammys in the same year thanks to her solo debut album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”, which has sold more thank 5 million copies. “The Miseducationof Lauryn Hill” was the first rap album to earn a Grammy for Album Of The Year. In addition to performing, she’s also a noted songwriter. Last year she wrote and performed with the Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin on “A Rose Is Still A Rose”, which earned them both Grammy Nominations.
Brandy, 21, has become a millionaire with her sexy, raspy singing voice. Both of her albums “Brandy” and “Never Say Never”, have sold more than 2 million copies of each. Her hit tunes include “I Wanna Be Down”, “Best Friend”, “Sittin’ Up In My Room” and “The Boy Is Mine”, a duet with Monica. In addition to the music, Brandy has also accured riches because of her starring role in UPN’s top-rated sitcom “Moessha”, with her motion picture “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” and TV Films “Cinderella” and “Double Platinum” and as a model for a cosmetics line.
Will Smith, Queen Latifah, and LL Cool J are rap pioneers who still know how to put it down as top hip-hop artists. They’ve become millionaire through their music, TV Shows, and films, while rap star Ice Cube, another veteran, has become a millionaire through his music and films.
Will Smith, as the Fresh Prince, first won fame along with his partner, DJ Jazzy Jeff, as the first rap group to win a Grammy Award in 1988. Just recently, Smith has been enjoying a second-wind of success as a rapper. Smith’s debut album, “Big Willie Style” sold more than 3 million copies with songs such as “Men In Black”, “Getting Jiggy Wit It”, “Just The Two Of Us” and “Miami”. He’s also the first rapper to won Best Rap Solo performance Grammy honors in 1997 and 1998. As an actor, he raked in millions on the sitcom “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Aire”, now in syndication. On the silver screen, he was dubbed “Mr. Fourth of July” due to the release time of his box-office hits “Men In Black” and “Independence Day”. With those movie successes, along with that of “Enemy of the State” he reportedly commands $20 million per film!
Queen Latifah is a millionaire with her many business ventures. Her 1993 rap album “Black Reign”produced the Grammy Award-winning song “U.N.I.T.Y.” Her flavor unit entertainment helped to discover the hit rap trio Naughty By Nature, and she manages LL Cool J and the rap group Outkast. Queen Latifah won fame on TV’s long running sitcom “Living Single”, now in syndication, and currently has her own talk show “Queen Latifah” which she co-produces.
LL Cool J has been rolling in dough since he hit the music scene in the mid-‘80s. His songs include “I’m Bad”, “I Need Love”, “Doin’ It”, “Hey Lover” and “4, 3, 2, 1”. His work as an actor on “In The House”, now in syndication, helped him to become a millionaire along with his hit songs. He has also won fame for gis work in “halloween:H20” and in “Any Given Sunday”
Ice Cube, one the core writers and founding members of the rap group NWA, scored big as a solo artist with the songs “ Steady Mobbin’,” “Today Was A Good Day” and “Bop Gun”. Ice Cube’s big bucks have also come from his work in film. In addition to appearing in the blockbuster flicks “Boyz In The Hood”, “Anaconda” and “Three Kings” he also starred in “Friday” and “Next Friday: He wrote an produced “Friday” which grossed $30 million and made Chris Tucker a star, and wrote and produced the film’s sequal “Next Friday” which has grossed more than $55 million.
Jermaine Dupri, 27, also is one of music’s young millionaires. The hit making rapper, producer and CEO of So So Def Records was a millionaire at the age of 20 due to the phenomenal success of the work he did with his So So Def artists Kriss Kross and Da Brat, the first female rapper to go platinum. Then, a few years ago, Dupri earned even more money as the man who made Usher a superstar with the album “My Way”, which Dupri exectuive-produced. Dupri stepped from behind the scenes a couple of years ago to record his own album as a rapper, “Life In 1472”, which earned him a Grammy nomination and went on to sell millions.
Rap Star Jay-Z, 29, came into the big bucks a short while ago with the release of his triple platinum album “Vol 2…Hard Knock Life”, which earned him a Grammy Award last year. His hit tunes include “Ain’t No Nigga”, “Hard Knock Life”, “The City Is Mine”, and “Sunshine”. In addition to that best-selling album, he is CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records, along with Damon Dash, and has a clothing line, Roc-A-Wear, which has been around for nearly three years. His current album “Vol. 3…The Life and Times of Shawn Carter”, has sold more than a million copies and is sure to cement his millionaire status even further.
Music producer Rodney Jerkins is a mere 22 years old and already he’s a millionaire.
Producing under the moniker Darkchild, Jerkins may not be a household name but the hit songs he’s written and produced for big-name singers certainly are well known. Recently inking a million-dollar deal, he is one of the youngest to start up his own record label, Darkchild. The classically trained pianist was behind Brandy and Monica’s Grammy Award-winning “The Boy Is Mine”, Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay”, Brandy’s “On Top Of The World”, Joe’s “Don’t Wanna Be A Player”, Jennifer Lopez’s “If You Had My Love” and Toni Braxton’s latest, “He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me”.
DMX, 28, and Juvenile, 25, are two of hip hop’s biggest names. The hit-making rappers have become millionaires with their chart-busting albums and singles.
DMX made music history last year as the first performer to ever release two albums in the same year that both debuted at No.1 on the Hot 200 Billboard record charts. The album “It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot” and “Flesh Of My Flesh Blood of My Blood”, both went platinum. His popular songs spawned from the hit albums include “Ruff Ryders Anthem”, “Slippin’” and “What’s My Name”. His record sales increased like crazy when he was nominated for a Grammy for the first album and made an appearance in the movie “Belly”
Juvenile is wealthy thanks to his platinum-selling tune “Back That Thang Up”. The song was an instant smash, along with his other big tune, “Ha”, and helped to propel Juvenile to millionaire status. His album, “400 Degreez” remains on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. His latest album “Tha G-Code” was released in December and has sold a million copies and counting. Juvenile records under the Cash Money recording label along with fellow “Cash Money Millionaires” Lil’ Wayne and B.G., whose hit “Bling Bling” features Juvenile, Baby, Turk, and Manny Fresh.
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EXCLUSIVE!!! YOU HEAR IT HEAR FIRST!! My friend happens to be the manager of Camelot Music and gives me the scoop on Mariah's next releases, etc. And this is what she had to tell me about the "Can't Take That Away/Crybaby" US singles:
To your right, you see the cover of the EUROPEAN promotional single for "Against All Odds", with catalog # SAMPCS 8600. Perhaps this may be the actual cover, however, we will not know until the release in late May. Click for a larger scan!
Yesterday, I reported Mariah appeared on the US tabloid magazine "STAR", well, to your left you can see a small scan of the cover. And since this story about Alison writing this book, "Mariah and Me", has been front news in "STAR" TABLOID magazine, we know for sure that this story is not true. Of course the article is filled with lies, as they refer to "friends", "sources", "insiders", etc...And I have for you the article and I wouldn't post it but...it's Mariah related, so here it is:
GO MARIAH!! Mariah will receive a special award at the "2000 World Music Awards" on May 29, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Here is an article about it:
Yesterday, in Europe the "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" music video was premiered. However, the premiere was bitter sweet because the premier was very joyful and very sad. The good is that the video premiered and it was announced the "Against All Odds" single will be released on May 22, 2000, in Europe. 
Please, e-mail Daphne and tell her how disgusting and rude this was. Her e-mail address isL
Okie dokie...once again, I only have one article to give you for the article of the day, and it's very small. However, I am also including a OFF TOPIC message. Please read both! Thanks! FIRST, THE ARTICLE OF THE DAY:
While top 40 fans digests the diva ballad "Can't Take That Away From Me,"
R&B hip-hoppers are offered this sultry, groove-laced number. Musically, it's
deep in the pocket of current trends (and it makes excellent use of a slice
of Guy's "Piece Of My Love"), and it inspires Carey to deliver one of her
more raw and ultimately adventurous vocals to date. She deftly contrasts
whispery vamps and fluttering harmonies with a guttural rant that is as
soulful as it is aggressive. While listening to her play with the instantly
memorable melody, it's clear that Carey's having the time of her life with
the song. For that reason alone, this is a single for all to embrace - not
just R&B/hip-hop specialists. Factor in a fun guest rap by Snoop Dogg and
you've got the makings of yet another much-deserved hit from the singer's
fine "Rainbow" opus. 
WATCH OUT MC FANS IN MASS.!!! Mariah could be performing at the "Kiss 108FM" Concert in Mansfield, MA on June 3, 2000. "Kiss" is a popular radio station is Mass. However, this is still UNOFFICIAL and not know if she will actually attend. Stay tuned here for the latest info!
Just like I expected and reported, the "supposed" book about Mariah titled "Mariah And Me", written by Alsion, is again FALSE! There is no such book out and and is only a rumor that pops up every once in a while. Just as proof, check out an article dated May 19, 1996 about the same thing all Mariah fans were shocked about! IT'S JUST A RUMOR PEOPLE! Here's the old article:
JIMMY JAM HAS TWINS; WORKING WITH JANET, MARIAH
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH PORTER for sending me this list of items! It is very funny. But the thing about it is that most of these items apply to me! Check it out everyone! (B.T.W. Porter says he got it from a site called "Butterfly Wings" I would link iy but I have no URL??) Anyway, here it is!
Just as a reminder:
T.O. turns on to Mariah
Still, being silly -- even cheesy at times -- seemed to be a high priority for the child-like Carey, who staged everything from a WWF-like boxing match during her recent hit Heartbreaker to a beauty contest (complete with a sash, tiara and red roses) during the older favourite, Dream Lover.
CAREY IN COMMAND
DEFENDING MARIAH
A SAD SITUATION
As you can see by the title, there's obviosly some voting going on!! First, we ask hat you just simply go to the 
According to Sony Music Austria, The special "Music Box", with special tracks and cover, which was supposed to be released in Europe on May 2, has now been postponed to June 27.
That's right kiddies! TODAY! Watch the world premier of "Crybaby" on BET!! And then TOMORROW--Check out Mariah's new "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" video, premiering on the MTV show "Total Request Live"! I myself can't wait!!
TODAY!!! "The Bachelor" is released on DVD to stores in the US. It's also out on rental video only. The list price the the DVD is $24.98. To your right, you can see the cover of the DVD. Mariah only has a small part in this movie, but the DVD comes with special liner notes and trailor preview and is 102 minutes long. So, check it out!
Tribeca celebs holding their ears
WHITNEY IN FOR MARIAH IF CLIVE GOES TO COLUMBIA?
