New deal for Mariah
Mariah Carey has been discussing potential deals with several major record labels, according to reports. Carey, who last month was given a £19 million "golden handshake" to end her contract with EMI, is said to have spoken to a number of companies including Island Def Jam, RCA and Elektra. A spokeswoman for the star confirmed: "Mariah is talking with several companies."
According to Reuters, record label officials have declined to comment on the matter. It's thought that any future deal secured by the pop diva, would be worth significantly less than her £60 million five album deal with EMI. A record label executive explained: "She doesn't need a lot of money at this point. She just needs someone to distribute her music. People still think she's a very marketable brand."
Meanwhile, as dotmusic reported last week, Mariah is to begin filming a new movie entitled "Sweet Science" this summer. The singer, who suffered box office humiliation with her movie debut "Glitter", reportedly won the role after a critically acclaimed performance in the indie movie, "Wisegirls". (DotMusic)
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