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Mariah Carey and EMI Part Ways

January 23, 2002 — Mariah Carey and EMI's Virgin Records announced today the amicable termination of their multi-album contract. The settlement provides for the payment by EMI to Ms. Carey of $28 million. Ms. Carey retains $21 million previously paid to her or for her benefit, when the contract was originally made in April 2001.

Ms. Carey stated: "This is the right decision for me. I look forward to the many new and exciting opportunities, which have now been presented to me. I wish Virgin well."

Alain Levy, new Chairman & CEO of EMI Recorded Music, said: "We have decided that this is the most prudent course of action for EMI. We wish Mariah the best."

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