Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
Tina Fey reduced to tears as New York telethon raises $115 million
peoplemagazine.co.zaTina Fey was reduced to tears on Monday night when she learned that the Rise Up New York! virtual telethon had raised $115 million (£91 million) for Covid-19 relief efforts.
The hour-long event, which was hosted by the 30 Rock star and featured appearances from Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Bon Jovi, Barbra Streisand and Alicia Keys, was held to benefit the Robin Hood organisation, with donations going towards support for “food, shelter, cash assistance, mental health, legal services and education” in New York, the U.S.
state hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. Just before announcing the evening’s total, Tina told viewers: “I am told that the number of donors is well over 100,000 people from kids with piggy banks to million-dollar
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