Grammys weekend kicked off by honoring probably the most iconic diva of all of them — the one and solely Mariah Carey!
The singer-songwriter was shining on the pink carpet at Friday’s MusiCares Individual of the 12 months Gala in Los Angeles … commanding consideration in a sheer floral costume with a corseted bodice.
She layered on the bling with a diamond collar necklace, stacked diamond bracelets and waterfall diamond earrings … although no jewellery might shine as brilliant as her A-list smile.
Loads of stars confirmed as much as assist Mariah as she was awarded the Individual of the 12 months honor … with the likes of Kesha, Dove Cameron, and Charlie Puth infusing the affair with a bit additional star energy.
Jennifer Hudson performs a medley of songs in tribute to Mariah Carey at MusiCares in Los Angeles, together with “My All” pic.twitter.com/v9MRr0OOkI
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Contained in the signature Grammy occasion, myriad musicians took the stage to honor the “Obsessed” hitmaker … together with Jennifer Hudson, who gave her all whereas belting out MC’s hit monitor “My All.”
Taylor Momsen and the Foo Fighters opted for alt-rock as a substitute of pop … reminding everybody Mariah went by way of a secret rock star part with the band Chick within the Nineties!
Mariah Carey accepts MusiCares’ Individual of the 12 months award in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/mCMPSQ4hRl
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Whereas performances saved the vitality excessive, none of them might match the second everybody was ready for … Mariah’s acceptance speech — the place she thanked a ton of individuals and referred to as the outpouring of affection “overwhelming.”
Mariah’s not up for a Grammy on the awards on Sunday … however, we would say she’s already gained the weekend!