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We have a winner for Mariah Carey’s campaign: Lisa Thomas!

“I am over the moon with excitement and jumping around my apartment with my friend Andrew right now because WE CAN’T BELIEVE WE WON!!!” Lisa told us. “We donated to Mariah’s campaign because it would be (and is!!!) an absolute dream come true, and we love that she is doing it to support a good cause. We’re also looking forward to thanking her in person for all of the music she has given us throughout the years. WE LOVE YOU MARIAH!!!” Thank you so much again to everyone for your donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! #privatemariahconcert #mariahcarey — with Mariah Carey.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The first step to having something in your life is to see yourself having it in your mind.” -Danielle Barone

UNION FORGED FC BINDING

Union’s Forged FC Binding was the result of two of years of development with Lamborghini’s Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory to create the first binding made out of Forged Carbon, an incredibly strong and ultralight material that helps deliver enhanced responsiveness and control on the mountain. Union

2015 MERCEDES S-CLASS COUPE

After wowing everyone with the S-Class Concept Coupe, Merc’s big grand tourer has revealed its production form and it looks like the former CL will definitely be stealing some attention away from Aston and Bentley. Scheduled to hit dealerships this fall, the new S-Class Coupe will launch stateside with an all-wheel-drive S550 model that will boast a 4.7L V8 biturbo that will produce 449 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. As with all new S-Classes, the car will have all the latest toys including full-LED headlamps, an eletrchromatic “Magic Sky” panoramic roof, full-color heads up display, widescreen TFT dashboard, and much much more. Mercedes

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Named America’s Top Philanthropist

by Christopher Parr in Tech Mark Zuckerberg “Likes” philanthropy. Following in the footsteps of his generous hero Bill Gates, the Facebook cofounder, chairman and CEO was named the most generous giver in America for 2013. Along with his wife, Priscilla Chan, the couple gave a donation of 18 million shares of Facebook stock valued at more than $970 million to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, a non-profit that manages and distributes charitable funds. As the largest charitable gift on public record in 2013, their donation places the young couple at the top of The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of the 50 most generous donors in American. According to Forbes, Zuckerberg’s net worth is $19 billion as of September 2013. Coming in second was George Mitchell. The late Texas energy tycoon who pioneered hydraulic fracturing left $750-million to ensure it doesn’t harm the environment. In third place was Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, who donated $500-million for cancer research at the Oregon Health & Science University Foundation. Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg came in forth, followed by John and Laura Arnold of Texas. Explore the full list of the 50 most generous donors of 2013.

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR MARIAH CAREY ANNOUNCES MAY 6th ALBUM DATE FOR THE MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE OF THE YEAR!

THE WAIT IS OVER MARIAH LAUNCHES NEW SINGLE  “YOU’RE MINE (ETERNAL)” ON FEBRUARY 12TH   IN KEEPING WITH HER COUNTLESS ARRAY OF MEGA-HIT LOVE SONGS, MARIAH HAS CREATED ANOTHER CLASSIC ANTHEM – JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!   MARIAH AND MTV JOIN FORCES FOR EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE “YOU’RE MINE (ETERNAL)” VIDEO PREMIERE   (February 11th, 2014 – New York, NY)  Multi-platinum global superstar Mariah Carey explodes into the new year with “You’re Mine (Eternal),” her brand new single which she wrote and produced with hitmaker Rodney Jerkins and is launching just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Both the highly-anticipated, multi-format single, and the remix featuring uber-talented R&B heartthrob Trey Songz, blast off globally to radio and all digital retailers on Wednesday, February 12th and set the stage for Mariah’s new album coming May 6th on Island Def Jam / Universal Music Group.   Mariah continues her philanthropic efforts and opens her heart and home by partnering with Prizeo to offer a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive private concert to those dedicated fans who make a donation to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Mariah desired  to do something extra and offered a special Valentine’s Day concert to the lucky winner.  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.   Mariah traveled to Puerto Rico’s El Yungue National Rain Forest to film her video for “You’re Mine (Eternal)” and to experience firsthand the soaring natural beauty of this environmental wonder.  She sought to further highlight the need to protect and preserve our planet’s natural resources and to raise awareness so our future generations will be able to enjoy the same.   On Wednesday evening, February 12th (7:50pm ET/PT), MTV and Mariah will join forces for the unprecedented global video premiere of  “You’re Mine (Eternal).”   Mariah and MTV News host Sway will be live on-air in NYC for the U.S. video premiere., and the video will go live in 159 territories worldwide.  Viewers from around the world will be able to simultaneously view the video at MariahCarey.mtv.com.   Mariah will also make a rare, special Valentine’s Day appearance on BET 106 & Park for the network premiere of the “You’re Mine (Eternal)” remix video featuring Trey Songz.  And don’t miss Mariah’s performance of “You’re Mine (Eternal)” on “BET Honors” airing Monday, February 24th in the US and around the world on BET’s international network on February 28th at 9:00pm GMT.  Mariah took home the Entertainer Award at  the “BET Honors” in 2012.   “You’re Mine (Eternal)” is the follow-up to Mariah’s sultry platinum-selling “#Beautiful” featuring Miguel, a worldwide chart-topping sensation, which hit #1 in over 35 countries and garnered 40 million YouTube views! “#Beautiful” is nominated for “Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration” at the upcoming 45th Annual NAACP Image Awards.   Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and a record 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history.  With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah is the template of the modern pop icon.  She pioneered the latest trend of integrating different genres of musical collaboration now seen so often in pop music.  As a singer/songwriter/producer, she has been recognized with countless accolades, including  multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few.  Mariah Carey‘s ongoing impact transcends the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. She has made substantial marks in film with critically acclaimed roles in Lee Daniel’s Precious (2009) and The Butler (2013).  A Congressional Award recipient, Mariah has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Mariah founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development. Click here for MC sizzle reel:http://youtu.be/yPJxx0EUooI.

Miley Cyrus by Mario Testino for ‘Vogue’ Germany March 2014

The young starlet channels her inner Marilyn Monroe in a topless editorial by superstar photographer Mario Testino for Vogue Germany. The March 2014 issue is available in two covers and includes both black and white and color images.

I AINT EVEN GOT THIS !!!

Yo s/o to @euthaayna in Brazil #teamsosodef