Mariah Carey Speaks Out After Her Mother and Sister's Deaths: 'It's Been a Couple of Rough Weeks'

Mariah Carey in May 2024.Photo:Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesMariah Careyis speaking out following the recent deaths of her momPatriciaand sister Alison.On Sunday, Sept. 8, the singer, 55, shared a post onInstagramwhich features a video of her rehearsing ahead of her upcoming shows in China and Brazil. In the clip, Carey sings a slow, stripped-down version of her 2005 track “It’s Like That,” before telling her viewers: “We’ll see you soon, China.

Mariah Carey's Sister Alison 'Had a Tough Life,' Says Friend, and Hadn't Seen the Singer in Decades (Exclusive)

Mariah Carey’slate sister Alison Careywas dealt a difficult hand in life — but was able to see her children before she died on Aug. 24, according to her friend and advocate. David Baker, whoknew Alison, 63, for nine years, tells PEOPLE that she “had a tough life” before she died at her home in Coxsackie, New York. “We saw it coming, but it’s still a shock,” he says. “She got ill fairly quickly and a month later, she’s gone.

Marilu Henner Recalls Struggling with Derek Hough's Coaching Style onDWTS: He 'Constantly Changed' the Dances

Marilu Henneris looking back on her time onDancing with the Stars. The 72-year-old actress — who appeared on season 23 of the hit ABC dance competition in 2016 — recalled on the latest episode ofCheryl Burke’sSex, Lies and Spray Tanspodcast that she struggled with her dance partnerDerek Hough’s teaching style. “Derek constantly changed things,” she recalled. “So I’d do a step and he’d say, what’s that? And I go, that’s the step from Tuesday, the first day we work on it.

Marine Inspires Trend of Running with Shelter Dogs to Showcase Their Adoptability, Finds 'Immense Joy' Along the Way (Exclusive)

Wesley Swainston.Photo:Courtesy of Wesley Swainston Courtesy of Wesley Swainston As an active-duty Marine, Wesley Swainston initially took up running as part of the job. Over time, though, he fell in love with it. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, 28-year-old Swainston explains how he combined his love of running with another passion — one for dogs — and turned to social media to showcase adoptable shelter dogs while getting his daily exercise.

Mario Lopez Poses with All 3 Kids atMoana 2Premiere: See His Sons’ Matching Looks

Dominic Lopez, Gia Francesca Lopez, Mario Lopez, Santino Lopez and Courtney Lopez in Hollywood, California on November 25, 2024.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty Jesse Grant/Getty Meanwhile, Courtney, 42, wore a denim two-piece set with an oversized blazer and wide-leg trousers, which she paired with a cropped white lace top. Dominic Lopez, Gia Francesca Lopez, Mario Lopez, Santino Lopez and Courtney Lopez in Hollywood, California on November 25, 2024.Jesse Grant/Getty Mario also shared a photo of the family on his Instagram profile.