Whatever, Leona Lewis. You might have the #1 single in the US right now, but Mariah Carey isn't fazed. So what if the music critics are swooning over your soft rock ballads and your big voice. "Bleeding Love" is no "Vision of Love," alright?
Mimi has made it clear in several interviews that she's neither threatened nor impressed by any of these youngsters (Leona Lewis, in particular) because no one can EVER be Mimi. She also took what could be perceived as a swipe at Madonna, or Jennifer Lopez, by saying, "Critics have compared me to so many people who are not really singers, and they're certainly not writers." Madonna and Mariah have a history of engaging in cat fights. As for J.Lo, she was guided by Tommy Mattola, Mariah's ex-husband and J. Lo was accused of stealing the sample Mariah was going to use for one of her songs on the "Glitter" soundtrack. Tragic, I know.
Showbiz Banana! has the article below.
Plus, here's an interview Mariah did with the BBC talking about how she's not checkin' for Leona Lewis.
