Mariah Carey takes drastic action to throw her diva reputation and to make contact again with her 'sweet' roots after she was rattled by the reaction to her wild side-eye during a recent prize-giving ceremony.
The POP icon, 55, did not impress when she saw Muni Long and Tori Kelly calls her hits from the 2025 iHeartradio Music Awards last week – and her wondered right -wing set of social media on fire.
But the negative reaction to that viral video has now started a dramatic make -over. The Daily Mail can reveal that Mariah has returned her Legendary 90s curls as part of a shift of her Diva image and to the 'cute, innocent and sweet' look for which she was celebrated during her breakthrough years.
New photos show Mariah's voluminous hair one night out with rumor friend Anderson. Paak, 39, in West Hollywood on Sunday. It marks a dramatic change of its usual tube waves and radiant makeup.
She was wearing a black tilt jacket and dress when she left the Ritzy Birds Street Club with her partner.
A source told exclusively the Daily Mail of the transformation: 'Mariah did not expect the online hatred she received from her reactions when she was honored last week. She did not mean that people think she is thankless to be honored.
Mariah Carey tries dramatically to 'undo' and return to her roots after her ferocious expression recently went viral on Sunday -depicted with curls
Last week the Pop icon, 56, did not look impressed when she saw Muni Long and Tori Kelly calls a few of her hit numbers from the 2025 iHeartradio Music Awards – with the Side Eye Setting Social Media of the Stars
“She's just not an actress – she's a singer. Mariah follows the advice of the people around her and pulls out the old hairstyle to remind people of the cute, innocent and sweet Mariah who was only known for her great vocals.
'She also recognizes the shadow in this, because she reminds everyone how powerful her voice is compared to everyone there is. That's why she responded as she did. '
Mariah, however, remains 'unapologetically' about her reaction to the performance of Muni Long and Tori Kelly.
The insider added: 'They were good, but they were not Mariah. Mariah will never say that I am sorry for her actions. She is forever unapologetic, but in every sweet thing she does, there is also a touch of shade. She chose to let her hair talk for this. '
The source also opened about the 'honest reaction' of Mariah on singers who cover her traces.
They added: 'Mariah's expressions speak for herself. One thing about Mariah is that she will always give an honest answer or honest response. It is quite strange that IHeart would have musicians who cannot keep a candle to Mariah's vocal assortment, a tribute to Mariah.
'This is as a participant in audition for American Idol to do a Carrie Underwood number for Carrie Underwood. What can they expect? While Mariah is honored because she is honored, she knows her talent.
'She knows her vocal reach and she knows the enormous impact she has had on the music industry. Mariah also knows when an artist sings one of her songs, but does not sound like Mariah. '
Another time that was caught on the camera showed Mariah with a big grin – who slowly faded as the execution continued.
Fans quickly shared their own thoughts about X, with one who said: 'Mariah Carey does not feel these performances and does not hide that fact. Lol #iheartawards 2025 #MariahCarey. '
Maria at the Grammy Awards in 1991. A source told the Daily Mail exclusively: 'Mariah follows the advice of the people around her and takes the old hairstyle to remind people of the cute, innocent and sweet Mariah who was only known for her huge vocals'
Carey and Anderson .Paak, 39 looked loved when they arrived
The couple enjoyed a flashy night out in Weho
In a departure from her ball dresses, the star wore daring black sequins
Carey posed last week with the Icon Award after the IHeartradio Awards
As long as we sang together, we hear together-the camera cuts briefly to ensure in a now viral clip on X while she slowly turned her head off the stage and gave a side of the right to her right
Another moment that was also caught on the camera, Mariah showed a big grin on her face – but slowly faded as the version continued
Fans quickly shared their own thoughts about X, with one medal, 'Mariah Carey does not feel these performances and does not hide that fact. Lol #iheartawards 2025 #MariahCarey '
“I have so many questions …,” wrote another and one added, “this will be a new meme! I tell you '
A user typed on social media, 'Mariah looked at PPL who lol her songs, and a fan noticed:' Mariah Carey reaction on Muni who sang her song for a long time, just sent me Omfg '
“I have so many questions …,” wrote another and one added, “this will be a new meme! I tell you. '
Another user of social media typed, “Mariah looked at PPL who closed her songs,” and a fan noticed: “Mariah Carey Response on Muni who sang her song for a long time, just sent me Omfg.”
'The way Mariah Carey can't help it, but show her disinterest on her face, but I get it, I am the same as my face tells everything. She breaks me. Personally, however, I thought Tori killed it! “Another written.
It was added: 'Now mfs crazy on Mariah .. man Mariah Carey a real singer Bruh. Of course she doesn't want you to perform her song. '
Carey and Paak have worked on new music together, but there have been rumors for months.
Mariah and Anderson were seen in Aspen while enjoying an affectionate journey in December.
Anderson had given social media followers a taste of their musical collaboration, and in the summer video of him and Mariah shared in the legendary electric Lady Music Studios in the Big Apple.
Anderson committed this again with Mariah this last Halloween – he shared a Snap dressed as a member of Daft Punk while he celebrated the holiday with Carey.
Mariah was last in a long-term relationship with backup dancer Bryan Tanaka, but they went their own way last year, while Anderson applied for a divorce from Jae Lin in January in January in January in January.
Mariah was previously married to actor Nick Cannon from 2008 to 2016 and together they share the 13-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan.
Anderson served his marriage to Jae Lin in January 2024 after 13 years of marriage and two children together.
