Young, Black, and Fabulous :: I Don’t Have To Make This Ish Up.: What In The Publicity Stunt Hell?

  • Posted on May 7, 2008 by Natasha

    What In The Publicity Stunt Hell?

    And the wedding pics have arrived. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cannon are going all out with this publicity stunt of a marriage and have sold their “wedding” pics to People. Check the new cover:

    Nick and Mariah are giving the mag the scoop:

    “We really do feel we are soulmates,” Carey tells PEOPLE, following their sunset ceremony at the pop star’s Bahamian estate. “I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me.”

    Cannon adds: “She is beautiful on the outside and 10 times as beautiful on the inside.”

    So after their first meeting about a month ago, he’s now her Dreamlover? Oh stop it. I ain’t buying it.

    185 Comments »

    1. Reecee

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:09 am | Reply | Quote

      1st

    2. les923

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:09 am | Reply | Quote

      Oh nooooooooo, what happened to the sanctity of marriage?

    3. bouyin

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:09 am | Reply | Quote

      2nd…….

    4. Whaaaa?!?!?

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:09 am | Reply | Quote

      Sumthing in the milk ain’t clean!

    5. Christin

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:10 am | Reply | Quote

      Wow….opposites really do attract…lol.

    6. cocacola72284

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:10 am | Reply | Quote

      Clearly this is all a joke. This is for her new vid. I don’t buy this not one bit.

    7. holla06

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:10 am | Reply | Quote

      it’s funny and beautiful at the same time LOL! i’m so happy for her!!! CONGRATS!

    8. Choclatekissez

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:10 am | Reply | Quote

      I don’t want to say it but boooo I don’t believe these two!

    9. hallesnewbaby

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:11 am | Reply | Quote

      now this would be a great stunt for ashton’s show…folks weren’t really sure about b and jay…still not completely sure….but everyone reported this one….
      we’ll see…

    10. The Hostile One

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:11 am | Reply | Quote

      Ok, this charade has gone on way too long. When’s the “Candid Camera” people gonna jump out and say, “Gotcha”?

    11. shenekqia

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:11 am | Reply | Quote

      first??

    12. Cammie

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:13 am | Reply | Quote

      I am really at a loss for words! Hey maybe this is real…(smh)

    13. LSU Gyrl

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:15 am | Reply | Quote

      I HATE NICK CANNON’S SMILE!!!!!! WHY MUST ALL HIS MOLARS AND GUMS BE SHOWING???!! They only been together a month. Whatever. MC is a desparado and media whore for real..oh and nick is just nick. He’s like that annoying dude in the club that thinks he is friends with everybody. lol

    14. cat4everrr

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:16 am | Reply | Quote

      if this is real then i would like to offer my congrats

    15. Mabel

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:17 am | Reply | Quote

      Congrats again Mariah and Nick, never underestimate the power of love, You get never know when the love bug will bite. People do your work and let God does his, who has sanctioned any of you to say the marriage is a fake or for publicity purposes only.

    16. holla06

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:19 am | Reply | Quote

      Mabel wrote:

      Congrats again Mariah and Nick, never underestimate the power of love, You get never know when the love bug will bite. People do your work and let God does his, who has sanctioned any of you to say the marriage is a fake or for publicity purposes only.

      forreal.

    17. Hotassness

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:26 am | Reply | Quote

      hmmmm, people thought Bey and Jay wedding was fake….all I can say is this is HOLLYWEIRD…u never know.

    18. Asea

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:26 am | Reply | Quote

      I am so happy for Mariah!!! She’s funny, misunderstood, cooky, corny, and successful and so is he! What is so odd about that? Why does this have to be fake??? None of ya’ll know Mariah or Nick so get a life. Why can’t we just be happy for eachother. We complain about men not wanting to get married and yet when they do we got something to say about that too! PLEASE! I have felt love like that - intense, quick, fast, and YES, lasting! Anyone who has felt love like that would be happy for Mariah. Anyone who is hating has obviously NOT been lucky enough to have love swoop you up so quick. I didnt believe in it either until in happened to me! Stop hating! You sound like a bunch of ugly, bitter, cynical, lonely, angry, hatin women and that’s not even cute. I agree, let GO and let GOD. Worry about yourself!

    19. Princess Cam

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:27 am | Reply | Quote

      The Hostile One wrote:

      Ok, this charade has gone on way too long. When’s the “Candid Camera” people gonna jump out and say, “Gotcha”?

      lmfao.. for real. They need to stop this -ish right about now!! and look at his stupid (5 billon dollar having) ass smile.. *SHM*

    20. Tisma

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:28 am | Reply | Quote

      So ummmmm….this doesn’t even really deserve a comment…..that “wedding picture” looks so staged and fake. Maybe because I don’t believe in love at first sight, or falling in love within a month, but something doesn’t seem right about this. If it does turn out to be “real”, then congrats to them and I wish them the best of luck…..but if not, I agree with The Hostile One and hallesnewbaby, this seems like a good idea for an episode of Puk’d or Candid Camera.

    21. *Kerry*

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:28 am | Reply | Quote

      Whaaaa?!?!? wrote:

      Sumthing in the milk ain’t clean!

      OMG!! U took the words right outta my mouth!! Smh…

    22. Certified

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:28 am | Reply | Quote

      Why the hell Nick got that dumb a$$ uncertainty type look on his face!?

    23. Country Elegance

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:28 am | Reply | Quote

      holla06 wrote:

      Mabel wrote:

      Congrats again Mariah and Nick, never underestimate the power of love, You get never know when the love bug will bite. People do your work and let God does his, who has sanctioned any of you to say the marriage is a fake or for publicity purposes only.

      forreal.

      Amen!!

    24. sexsee

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:29 am | Reply | Quote

      Well, I think if it was a gimmick she would have picked someone else! Not Nick, anything is possible. Don’t get me wrong I like nick, he had a lot of hot girls. Christina, kim, and selita.

    25. danial

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:30 am | Reply | Quote

      they always show their happy aspect in front us, but they do not like that in their daily life. i saw a diary on i n t i m a t e m i n g l e dotcom~ about Ashlee. on the diary, it is said there was some sad things happen, but sth have to go on.

    26. ScoobieDoobie

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:31 am | Reply | Quote

      ewww at nick cannon’s smile. but seriously can nick perform like Ray J or something? even if it were a publicity stunt why not go for a hotter guy like i dunno idris elba, terrence howard,that hottie in barbershop that dated halle, derek luke, blair underwood(these dudes aren’t married right?)………..(basically insert some other hotter single black celeb!)

    27. BellaY

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:31 am | Reply | Quote

      If they are really in love, I wish them all the best. It’s sad that people seem to be wishing for their demise already. I’m all for Black love!!!

    28. Trisha

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:32 am | Reply | Quote

      Mabel wrote:

      Congrats again Mariah and Nick, never underestimate the power of love, You get never know when the love bug will bite. People do your work and let God does his, who has sanctioned any of you to say the marriage is a fake or for publicity purposes only.

      So True.

    29. Certified

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:33 am | Reply | Quote

      Asea wrote:

      I am so happy for Mariah!!! She’s funny, misunderstood, cooky, corny, and successful and so is he! What is so odd about that? Why does this have to be fake??? None of ya’ll know Mariah or Nick so get a life. Why can’t we just be happy for eachother. We complain about men not wanting to get married and yet when they do we got something to say about that too! PLEASE! I have felt love like that - intense, quick, fast, and YES, lasting! Anyone who has felt love like that would be happy for Mariah. Anyone who is hating has obviously NOT been lucky enough to have love swoop you up so quick. I didnt believe in it either until in happened to me! Stop hating! You sound like a bunch of ugly, bitter, cynical, lonely, angry, hatin women and that’s not even cute. I agree, let GO and let GOD. Worry about yourself!

      So basically your callin everyone something that YOU once were! GTFOH!

    30. Nilah

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:33 am | Reply | Quote

      well i dont know what to think or say. I will wait and see what happen within a month time.

    31. les923

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:34 am | Reply | Quote

      Mabel wrote:

      Congrats again Mariah and Nick, never underestimate the power of love, You get never know when the love bug will bite. People do your work and let God does his, who has sanctioned any of you to say the marriage is a fake or for publicity purposes only.

      That’s true………….but has God put these 2 together? or has the love of money? or the love of media specualation? or “for the love of gossip’s sake” put these 2 together? What can ANYONE know about their partner in 6 weeks? You have people married to people for YEARS and they never knew they had relationships on the side, kids on the side, marriages on the side, that they were born the opposite sex, that they were serial killers, etc. the list goes on. How can anyone in this day and age just enter into marriage so frivolously? To me marriage is NO JOKE! It’s nothing to take lightly, now if they are taking it lightly - who am i to judge? I don’t know, only them 2 can truly know, but i hope they aren’t, I hope they are in love, i am a champion for love but on the other hand my COMMON SENSE won’t allow me to think that this is genuine!

    32. min

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:34 am | Reply | Quote

      Dude this is so fake… The photos look so staged. They’re taking this too far.

    33. Tisma

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:35 am | Reply | Quote

      les923 wrote:

      Mabel wrote:

      Congrats again Mariah and Nick, never underestimate the power of love, You get never know when the love bug will bite. People do your work and let God does his, who has sanctioned any of you to say the marriage is a fake or for publicity purposes only.

      That’s true………….but has God put these 2 together? or has the love of money? or the love of media specualation? or “for the love of gossip’s sake” put these 2 together? What can ANYONE know about their partner in 6 weeks? You have people married to people for YEARS and they never knew they had relationships on the side, kids on the side, marriages on the side, that they were born the opposite sex, that they were serial killers, etc. the list goes on. How can anyone in this day and age just enter into marriage so frivolously? To me marriage is NO JOKE! It’s nothing to take lightly, now if they are taking it lightly - who am i to judge? I don’t know, only them 2 can truly know, but i hope they aren’t, I hope they are in love, i am a champion for love but on the other hand my COMMON SENSE won’t allow me to think that this is genuine!

      AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s exactly how I feel.

    34. Jules

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:35 am | Reply | Quote

      Seriously, who doesn’t know someone who has married quickly and has stayed married for a long time? Are we so cynical we don’t believe it can happen anymore? How would you like to have your marriage/relationship questioned? It’s not fun. I will take Mimi at her word. Congrats, girl. I hope you have finally found happiness. That’s all any of us really want, isn’t it? At least Mariah respected her fans and admitted to her marriage. Unlike Beyonce “Buy- my- records- it’s- none- of- your -damn- business- if- I’m -married- hand -over- your- hard-earned- cash- while- I- get -richer”. B.’s actions were not cool, especially when she said in an interview she’d tell her fans if she got married. I don’t even like to listen to B.’s music anymore. I don’t need to know all your business, but at least respect us enough to say if you’re married or not. How hard is that?

    35. DeeDee 4months2go

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:36 am | Reply | Quote

      Must be nice…
      God bless them

      I think she’s cracked up again. But hey, love is the strongest addiction ever; it’ll make you do some crazy things.

    36. JustMe

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:37 am | Reply | Quote

      For all the defensive people on here, it’s not that most of us are trying to wish the demise of their ‘marriage’ already…it’s just that something’s not quiiiite right about it. If they are happy and if this is real then congrats! More power to them! But I’m not so easily sold just yet…

    37. LSU Gyrl

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:40 am | Reply | Quote

      Asea wrote:

      I am so happy for Mariah!!! She’s funny, misunderstood, cooky, corny, and successful and so is he! What is so odd about that? Why does this have to be fake??? None of ya’ll know Mariah or Nick so get a life. Why can’t we just be happy for eachother. We complain about men not wanting to get married and yet when they do we got something to say about that too! PLEASE! I have felt love like that - intense, quick, fast, and YES, lasting! Anyone who has felt love like that would be happy for Mariah. Anyone who is hating has obviously NOT been lucky enough to have love swoop you up so quick. I didnt believe in it either until in happened to me! Stop hating! You sound like a bunch of ugly, bitter, cynical, lonely, angry, hatin women and that’s not even cute. I agree, let GO and let GOD. Worry about yourself!

      Do you really think this was ordained by God? I’m just asking. I understand what you are saying but you dont have to be ugly, bitter, cynical, lonely, angry, hatin woman to comment on this. Hell, I’m married and I said whatever..does that make me all those things..NOPE. If you think that falling in love in ten minutes is great then good for you but for the people on here who are married and know what it takes to stay married know that it will take a hell of a lot more than ten minutes of infatuation to save a marriage. Why do you think our divorce rate is so high? Because people rush into marriages thinking they are in love, because all their friends are doing it, because they think that will change their mate etc. The real world doesnt work like that sweetie. You have to really know who you are marrying. When I got married I knew divorce was not an option and WE BOTH agreed to that. I just hate when folks take the sacredness out of marriage and at the first sign of trouble they are out. Read the bible it’s in there.

    38. p1tey1

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:40 am | Reply | Quote

      How do people on a gossip blog feel they have any right to pass judgement on people they no absolutely NOTHING about???!! That’s just crazy to me. Relationships are hard enough as it is. I couldn’t imaging having all these strangers up in my business!!

      Best of luck Nick and Mariah

    39. Stacy Holt

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:41 am | Reply | Quote

      I hope for her sake that it is the real deal. Mariah deserves happiness in that area of her life. who are we to judge…even though I don’t personally like Nick Cannon if that is what she wants then I hope it works out for her. hopefully she will not be hurt.

    40. fed up with jay+bey

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:42 am | Reply | Quote

      CONGRATS TO THE ODD COUPLE!!FOR REAL!!…LMAO…At least they manned up to the nuptuals!!Unlike another couple who are STILL acting like they are in high school with their romance!!…lmao…

    41. Imalover

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:46 am | Reply | Quote

      Asea wrote:

      I am so happy for Mariah!!! She’s funny, misunderstood, cooky, corny, and successful and so is he! What is so odd about that? Why does this have to be fake??? None of ya’ll know Mariah or Nick so get a life. Why can’t we just be happy for eachother. We complain about men not wanting to get married and yet when they do we got something to say about that too! PLEASE! I have felt love like that - intense, quick, fast, and YES, lasting! Anyone who has felt love like that would be happy for Mariah. Anyone who is hating has obviously NOT been lucky enough to have love swoop you up so quick. I didnt believe in it either until in happened to me! Stop hating! You sound like a bunch of ugly, bitter, cynical, lonely, angry, hatin women and that’s not even cute. I agree, let GO and let GOD. Worry about yourself!

      LOL…I guess you told them!!! Congrats on finding love sweetie I know how you feel. I think it’s great that you’re enjoying it [love] rather than questioning it. I hope MC and NC will remain as happy as they look on the cover of People.

    42. Chica

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:48 am | Reply | Quote

      I am all for black love, but I don’t believe this shyt.

      Rumor is there was no pre-nup…now if that’s true…wtf, she done lost her mind.

    43. imdone

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:49 am | Reply | Quote

      Fake or not, Moo-Moo did the stunt the right way. While stans are still scrambling for Jay and Bey details (yes they are), Moo_Moo is showing you the dress, the man and being PAID to talk details. Papa Knowles got scooped!

    44. Gayette

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:50 am | Reply | Quote

      Y does it have 2 b a joke? Or a publicity stunt? Maybe they r actually in love. It happens. Who’s 2 say that 2 people cannot meet and fall in love instantly? I wish them all best.

    45. DeeDee 4months2go

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:51 am | Reply | Quote

      Chica wrote:

      I am all for black love, but I don’t believe this shyt.

      Rumor is there was no pre-nup…now if that’s true…wtf, she done lost her mind.

      Oh SHIT, are you serious? No pre-nup??? That cant be true..
      Yeah if thats correct, shes definitely lost her mind…AGAIN.

    46. Lisa

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:51 am | Reply | Quote

      Chica wrote:

      I am all for black love, but I don’t believe this shyt.

      Rumor is there was no pre-nup…now if that’s true…wtf, she done lost her mind.

      It was a pre-nup
      shit Mariah anit that dumb.

    47. Roci

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:53 am | Reply | Quote

      p1tey1 wrote:

      How do people on a gossip blog feel they have any right to pass judgement on people they no absolutely NOTHING about???!! That’s just crazy to me. Relationships are hard enough as it is. I couldn’t imaging having all these strangers up in my business!!

      Best of luck Nick and Mariah

      I agree

    48. Sweet Ness

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:53 am | Reply | Quote

      WELL I WISH THEM THE BEST… I BELIEVE SHE WILL BE HAPPY AT LEAST FOR A WHILE, BUT I CAN HONESTLY SEE HOW THEY ARE ATTRACTED TO EACH OTHER. YOU KNOW NICK IS GOING TO KEEP HER LAUGHING ALL THE TIME. MIMI ADMITTED TO HAVING LOW SELF-ASTEEM, I BET SHE CAN JUST LET IT ALL GO WITH HIM. BOTH OF THEM ARE RELIGIOUS PEOPLE AT HEART AND NICK GREW UP IN THE CHURCH. MIMI ALSO SPOKE OUT ABOUT HER INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CHURCH SHE BELONGS TO.

      “I WANT TO SAY, I LOVE THE LIFE I LIVE AND I’M GOING TO LIVE THE LIFE I LOVE” !!

      TEMPTATIONS FOREVER !!!!!!

    49. yada

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:55 am | Reply | Quote

      I dont know about this I know anything is possible but this!???????????? Hey if its true more power to them it is what it is. I heard on the radio that all these newly weds are prego Beyonce, Mariah, and Tiny but is it true?

    50. Pretty Paige

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:55 am | Reply | Quote

      Only in the Celebrity World, can you find your soulmate in a 4 weeks time. Got love ‘em

    51. RJ

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:56 am | Reply | Quote

      ~2 Wordz~: POP FICTION.

      Do you know how much it cost the mags to run these stories? Ashton got em good. Now let’s be honest………(someone please fill this in with a joke or a fun fact) why would she…………..and who is he anyway………..and what tha…………..yeah Ashton is laughin his “i married a real ole gal too” a$$ off!! Come on, for real!!!!?????!!!

    52. holla06

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:58 am | Reply | Quote

      Jules wrote:

      Seriously, who doesn’t know someone who has married quickly and has stayed married for a long time? Are we so cynical we don’t believe it can happen anymore? How would you like to have your marriage/relationship questioned? It’s not fun. I will take Mimi at her word. Congrats, girl. I hope you have finally found happiness. That’s all any of us really want, isn’t it? At least Mariah respected her fans and admitted to her marriage. Unlike Beyonce “Buy- my- records- it’s- none- of- your -damn- business- if- I’m -married- hand -over- your- hard-earned- cash- while- I- get -richer”. B.’s actions were not cool, especially when she said in an interview she’d tell her fans if she got married. I don’t even like to listen to B.’s music anymore. I don’t need to know all your business, but at least respect us enough to say if you’re married or not. How hard is that?

      i agree with everything you said. beyonce has jaded me ROFL!

    53. TEE

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:58 am | Reply | Quote

      I CAN’T BELIEVE NO ONE HAS PEEPED THE FACT THAT THIS MARRIAGE IS A STRAIGHT COVER UP OF MARIAH’S AND DA BRATS LOVE AFFAIR THAT HAS BEEN GOIN DOWN FOR YEARS..

    54. Jennifer

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:58 am | Reply | Quote

      This ish is ridiculous, we need to remember that celebrities are going though a recession to, hence all the foolishness that they are calling “publicity”.

    55. MissRema

      On May 7, 2008 at 10:59 am | Reply | Quote

      i’m mad at that. lol

    56. kaykay

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:01 am | Reply | Quote

      i wish it was two more interesting celebs. mariah ,although talented is wack, and nick cannon’s not even talented…this just isn’t juicy-real or fake.

    57. math

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:02 am | Reply | Quote

      LSU Gyrl wrote:

      I HATE NICK CANNON’S SMILE!!!!!! WHY MUST ALL HIS MOLARS AND GUMS BE SHOWING???!! They only been together a month. Whatever. MC is a desparado and media whore for real..oh and nick is just nick. He’s like that annoying dude in the club that thinks he is friends with everybody. lol

      *D E A D*

      I want to care about those 2 but I just don’t
      If it’s love, congrats; if it’s a publicity stunt, congrats too lol

    58. Certified

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:04 am | Reply | Quote

      TEE wrote:

      I CAN’T BELIEVE NO ONE HAS PEEPED THE FACT THAT THIS MARRIAGE IS A STRAIGHT COVER UP OF MARIAH’S AND DA BRATS LOVE AFFAIR THAT HAS BEEN GOIN DOWN FOR YEARS..

      You must not be a regular here Boo Boo, cuz we done been there and done that already!

    59. Dani

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:06 am | Reply | Quote

      —–WHY Mariah….why?

    60. cackalacky

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:06 am | Reply | Quote

      It’s just weird. Something about Nick has always put me off on finding him attractive. Anyone else get a gay vibe from him? Would be nice if it works out and everyone is happy, but sumthin smells funny here.

    61. Tia Mia

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:07 am | Reply | Quote

      TEE wrote:

      I CAN’T BELIEVE NO ONE HAS PEEPED THE FACT THAT THIS MARRIAGE IS A STRAIGHT COVER UP OF MARIAH’S AND DA BRATS LOVE AFFAIR THAT HAS BEEN GOIN DOWN FOR YEARS..

      That’s what I’M saying!!!!!!!!
      If we focus on Nick Cannon, we won’t be able to tell that it’s readdy Da Brat standing behind him in her suit.

      Tisma wrote:

      So ummmmm….this doesn’t even really deserve a comment…..that “wedding picture” looks so staged and fake. Maybe because I don’t believe in love at first sight, or falling in love within a month, but something doesn’t seem right about this. If it does turn out to be “real”, then congrats to them and I wish them the best of luck…..but if not, I agree with The Hostile One and hallesnewbaby, this seems like a good idea for an episode of Puk’d or Candid Camera.

      Or pop fiction…

    62. magenta

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:10 am | Reply | Quote

      Congratulations to them! Good for Nick and Mariah.

      I think it’s naive to think that how long you’ve know each other previosly is a determination on how long your marriage will last. You have couples who were “best friends” for many, many years, who get divorced after only a year or two of marriage and now hate each other.

      And marriage is sacred. But for couples who “courted” many years as oppose to those who “courted” a few weeks doesn’t make either one more sacred than the other.

      Kelly Ripa knew she was in love with Mark Conselos (sp) the moment she met him. He hadn’t even been cast on AMC yet. If he hadn’t been cast she would have hunted him down and married him anyway. They have been together forever with 3 children and there appears to be no end in sight to their marriage.

      I happen to like Nick and think he’s a smart young talent who will do well in the entertainment business. I like Mariah because there’s no stopping her talent and drive. I don’t think either of these two people are stupid nor naive and even if this marriage was impulsive, so what. Who are they hurting? He was single. She was single. They have no children. They are both financially independent. They have no emotional ties to other people and while Mariah has had a previous marriage, they are coming into their marriage with very little baggage. I don’t even think their age difference is a factor. Something tells me this marriage will be rip roaring fun for them. I wish them longevity, fidelity, and emotional security with this marriage. And if it doesn’t happen to work out. Once again. So what?

      I find the people most naive about marriage are married people. I’m a married person going on ten years. And yes, this is my second marriage. But I recognize that marriage and it’s definition are going through a metamorphisis. I’m realistic about my marriage possibly ending in divorce. I’m realistic that infidelity is always looming and so is the spectre of STDs and HIV. I’m my husband’s wife not his moral watch dog and vice vesus. I recognize that my needs, wants, and expectations from my marriage have changed after 10 YEARS and so have my husbands. I do not believe in “till death do us part” and think it should be removed from marriage vows and I don’t believe that we only have one soul mate on this very populated planet. I believe we have a few soul mates. Some we get to be with and some we don’t. Maybe in another life.

      I wish any consenting adults embarking on a marriage much success.

    63. Just C

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:10 am | Reply | Quote

      Tia Mia wrote:

      TEE wrote:

      I CAN’T BELIEVE NO ONE HAS PEEPED THE FACT THAT THIS MARRIAGE IS A STRAIGHT COVER UP OF MARIAH’S AND DA BRATS LOVE AFFAIR THAT HAS BEEN GOIN DOWN FOR YEARS..

      That’s what I’M saying!!!!!!!!
      If we focus on Nick Cannon, we won’t be able to tell that it’s readdy Da Brat standing behind him in her suit.

      Tisma wrote:

      So ummmmm….this doesn’t even really deserve a comment…..that “wedding picture” looks so staged and fake. Maybe because I don’t believe in love at first sight, or falling in love within a month, but something doesn’t seem right about this. If it does turn out to be “real”, then congrats to them and I wish them the best of luck…..but if not, I agree with The Hostile One and hallesnewbaby, this seems like a good idea for an episode of Puk’d or Candid Camera.

      Or pop fiction…

      I thought it was Pop Fiction at first, but dang, they are taking it a bit far now. I guess we’ll see.

    64. BlessedStarr

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:11 am | Reply | Quote

      STOP ALL THE HATIN!!! YOU ARE ALL LONLY UNHAPPY PEOPLE! GET A LIFE AND LET THEM LIVE THIERS!!! CONGRADS TO THE COUPLE!! GET SOME LOVE IN YOUR LIFE YOU MIGHT FEEL DIFFERENT!!! BOO TO YOU ALL!!!

    65. LSU Gyrl

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:19 am | Reply | Quote

      magenta wrote:

      Congratulations to them! Good for Nick and Mariah.

      I think it’s naive to think that how long you’ve know each other previosly is a determination on how long your marriage will last. You have couples who were “best friends” for many, many years, who get divorced after only a year or two of marriage and now hate each other.

      And marriage is sacred. But for couples who “courted” many years as oppose to those who “courted” a few weeks doesn’t make either one more sacred than the other.

      Kelly Ripa knew she was in love with Mark Conselos (sp) the moment she met him. He hadn’t even been cast on AMC yet. If he hadn’t been cast she would have hunted him down and married him anyway. They have been together forever with 3 children and there appears to be no end in sight to their marriage.

      I happen to like Nick and think he’s a smart young talent who will do well in the entertainment business. I like Mariah because there’s no stopping her talent and drive. I don’t think either of these two people are stupid nor naive and even if this marriage was impulsive, so what. Who are they hurting? He was single. She was single. They have no children. They are both financially independent. They have no emotional ties to other people and while Mariah has had a previous marriage, they are coming into their marriage with very little baggage. I don’t even think their age difference is a factor. Something tells me this marriage will be rip roaring fun for them. I wish them longevity, fidelity, and emotional security with this marriage. And if it doesn’t happen to work out. Once again. So what?

      I find the people most naive about marriage are married people. I’m a married person going on ten years. And yes, this is my second marriage. But I recognize that marriage and it’s definition are going through a metamorphisis. I’m realistic about my marriage possibly ending in divorce. I’m realistic that infidelity is always looming and so is the spectre of STDs and HIV. I’m my husband’s wife not his moral watch dog and vice vesus. I recognize that my needs, wants, and expectations from my marriage have changed after 10 YEARS and so have my husbands. I do not believe in “till death do us part” and think it should be removed from marriage vows and I don’t believe that we only have one soul mate on this very populated planet. I believe we have a few soul mates. Some we get to be with and some we don’t. Maybe in another life.

      I wish any consenting adults embarking on a marriage much success.

      I skimmed through because this was a lot but I did catch one point you made about being married. If you believe in elizabeth taylor type marriages (2,3,4 times)then more power to you. I’m building my marriage on a Christian foundation. Being married to one person for the rest of your life has been made unrealistic when folks yoke up who arent supposed to be together in the first place. If you build your marriage on what God says to do then you will look at marriage differently. Folks get married because they know they can always get divorced. So it’s basically not about being married and naive but for me its about what i’m building my marriage on. Dont get me wrong, if it’s a violent relationship or an adulterous one then the bible says you can break that convenant but not for any other reason. Marriage is hard and I’m sure you know that so that is why divorce is not an option for me.

    66. OrangeSoul

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:22 am | Reply | Quote

      this looks like a hot-mess to me, but who am i to judge. but this is interesting, lol.

    67. Ms Tyson

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:27 am | Reply | Quote

      Come on, am i the only one hip to this… Mariah is PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!! She hit off Nick for fun and got knocked up. Six weeks is the exact time the majority of women find out they are expecting. She’s pushing 40 and to old for an abortion. So she was like “Nick… u better marry my a** cause this child out of wed lock thang aint happening…”

    68. FashionIcon2010

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:29 am | Reply | Quote

      holla06 wrote:

      Mabel wrote:

      Congrats again Mariah and Nick, never underestimate the power of love, You get never know when the love bug will bite. People do your work and let God does his, who has sanctioned any of you to say the marriage is a fake or for publicity purposes only.

      forreal.

      AMEN!!!!!! I’m waiting on my blessing…

    69. flygirl08

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:30 am | Reply | Quote

      fed up with jay+bey wrote:

      CONGRATS TO THE ODD COUPLE!!FOR REAL!!…LMAO…At least they manned up to the nuptuals!!Unlike another couple who are STILL acting like they are in high school with their romance!!…lmao…

      You’re fed up with them yet you are still mentioning them.LMAO You are basically contradicting yourself.LMAO

    70. Woman

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:31 am | Reply | Quote

      I don’t believe it’s a stunt. I’m happy for them and they absolutely fab together.Congrads to the coulpe!

    71. RJ

      On May 7, 2008 at 11:33 am | Reply | Quote

      ~~*TOP 10 of ‘if this is real then………*~~

      10. If this is real, then so is Kim K’s booty
      9. If this is real, then so is Janet Jackson’s singing voice
      8. If this is real, then R Kelly DIDN’T pee on that girl
      7. If this is real, so is all of Micheal Jackson’s FACE
      6. If this is real, Diddy and Kim gonna get hitched (ha ha ha)
      5. If this is real, OJ DIDN’T DO IT!!!!!
      4. If this is real, Rhianna’s forehead is not really a 5!
      3. If this is real, Da Brat and Queen Latifah are straight
      2. If this is real, then so are Jay Z’s lips (oh damn they are! NEXT!!)
      1. If this is real, TUPAC IS ALIVE!!!!!!!

    72. Obama-Mama

      On Ma