Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Mariah Carey says she does not ‘acknowledge time’ when it comes to ageing

Mariah Carey promises new album
  • Mariah Carey, 56, stated she “doesn't allow” ageing and “doesn't know time or numbers”, refusing to acknowledge the passing of time.
  • She has written a new song about her approach to getting older, which will feature on her upcoming 16th studio album, Here For It All
  • Carey described writing her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, as challenging but therapeutic, despite bringing up difficult memories.
  • Her new album's lead single, 'Type Dangerous', is intended to be “tongue in cheek” and allow her to “have a laugh.”
  • Carey also shared that her mother's advice, “don't say if I make it, say when I make it”, significantly influenced her career.
In full

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in