Are networks getting sensitive now? According to music-industry insiders, sources say NBC is furious with R&B singer MARIAH CAREY, her manager Benny Medina and her label Def Jam, because they promised Carey would perform on "Today" to promote her new album, "E=MC2" - but instead she's going on archrival ABC's "Good Morning America."
A music insider told Page Six, "Every morning show wanted Mariah on for her new album, so Benny started negotiating. He demanded that 'Today' promote her fragrance and also give her a guest-star role on 'My Name is Earl.' They agreed."
But her "My Name Is Earl" part, which was to coincide with the album release, was put off when it was decided the album needed work. "It was supposed to come out in November, then it was pushed back until February, and now the release date is April 15," said our source.
"The entire time, Benny told 'Today' it would get Mariah for its concert series on Rockefeller Plaza. But then he stopped returning calls. Turns out, he had done a side deal behind everyone's back with 'Good Morning America' - after NBC had agreed to all of his demands.
Medina, the inspiration for "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," told Page Six: "We want to do something really spectacular for Mariah's album debut. I don't want 'Today' to feel disrespected by me trying to do right by my client. But when we went on 'GMA' [two years ago], they closed down Times Square. It got great ratings and was a big success."
And Medina denies he ever promised "Today" that Carey would give a concert on Rockefeller Plaza. "If they can show me an e-mail from anyone committing to the concert, I will personally pay for the entire production myself," he said.
Hell yea MC is HOTTT, the best singer ever! no one will ever hit her high notes!her new cd is badas! every song !
Inga Patterson
3/13/2008 8:48:12 AM
i think this thing is one big stupid mess i mean wat is the big deal with her anyway dont get me wrong i like mariah just as mucha s the next person but this is rediculous, and another thing her manager should be the one getting all the blame i kno he was "looking out for her better interest" but still that is very underhanded and sneaky how dare he, i feel that mabye he can't be trusted
tracie patterson
3/11/2008 11:41:03 AM
i lke her
Awne
3/11/2008 10:47:48 AM
They should quit hatin. I agree Mariah album will be hot and they want the publicity.
Brooklyn
3/10/2008 1:08:11 AM
lol Terd! true though :) Mariah's is AWESOME!!!
Terd
3/9/2008 11:35:55 PM
Mariah is HOT TAMALE. gr8 vocalist!
Lisa
3/9/2008 1:25:34 PM
Why do the need to fight in the first place? Besides I like Mariah Carey.
me
3/9/2008 1:22:33 PM
They all fighting because the KNOW Mariah and this album is gonna be FIIIIRE!!
Are networks getting sensitive now? According to music-industry insiders, sources say NBC is furious with R&B singer MARIAH CAREY, her manager Benny Medina and her label Def Jam, because they promised Carey would perform on "Today" to promote her new album, "E=MC2" - but instead she's going on archrival ABC's "Good Morning America." 
