Mariah Carey fought back tears as she performed her 1992 cover of The Jackson 5’s classic ballad “I’ll Be There” at today’s public memorial celebrating the life of the late Michael Jackson.
Backed up by a church choir, the duet with Trey Lorenz began just after Jackson’s golden casket was placed in front of the Staples Center stage.
Mariah Carey will perform The Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” at Michael Jackson’s public memorial in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to a scoop from Britain’s Daily Mirror.
The track, penned by Motown founder Berry Gordy, became a smash hit for the second time after Mariah performed the song as part of her MTV Unplugged show in 1992.
Other stars expected to take the stage at tomorrow’s funeral at the Staples Center include Michael’s mentor Diana Ross, longtime friend Stevie Wonder, and modern day charttoppers Jennifer Hudson and Justin Timberlake.
Diva Mariah Carey transformed into a man for her new music video, “Obsessed,” at New York City’s Plaza Hotel yesterday.
Look like any one? The male-Mariah is said to be have been inspired by rapper Enimem, who has famously feuded with the pop star since she publicly denied dating him several years ago.
Mariah Carey was spotted shooting scenes for her upcoming music video, “Obsessed,” at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on Monday. The production will be directed by Brett Ratner and is expected to premiere July 13.
Mariah’s 12th studio album, Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel, drops this August.