Thursday 1 November 2001

Carey shifts into high gear

Only three months after Mariah Carey checked herself into a Connecticut hospital for two weeks following what her publicist termed "an emotional and physical breakdown", the 32-year-old pop diva has returned to her punishing work schedule with a vengeance. In five days, Carey headlined a benefit concert in Washington, D.C., performed at New York City's VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards and shot a guest appearance for Ally McBeal in Los Angeles (she also sang at the Sept. 21 Tribute To Heroes). So how is she handling the pressure?

Although her rep did not return calls, Ally executive producer Bill D'Elia says, "She's really great." Thanks in part to some old-fashioned star treatment. "We are a nurturing place," says D'Elia. "We found out who she likes to work with for makeup and hair. We made sure she was surrounded by people she feels comfortable with." The episode, which will air Jan. 7, features Carey as a key witness in a lawsuit against a dating service. She will also sing "Lead The Way", a track from her new album Glitter. Not everyone is surprised by her rebound. "She's a talented musician and a wonderful girl," says designer Tommy Hilfiger, who heard her sing at the fashion gala. "For her to be down-and for everyone to be negative about her-was so wrong."

(People)



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