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Mariah Carey Says Michael Jackson Duet Exists as Estate Holds Release

Carey says the track is being reserved for a bigger rollout tied to future plans by Jackson’s estate.

Overview

  • Carey told Andy Cohen on Oct. 1 that the collaboration is finished and not "in the vault."
  • She described the recording as a reinterpretation of one of Jackson’s classics with her newly recorded background vocals.
  • She wanted the song on her September album Here For It All and said she was upset it was left off.
  • Carey urged fans to contact Jackson’s management to press for the track’s release.
  • Jackson’s estate did not immediately comment to Entertainment Weekly, as outlets note speculation that it could be saved for coordinated projects such as the 2026 biopic.