Los Angeles (E! Online) - Mariah Carey has a lot on her mind these days.
In an exclusive interview, which airs Monday on Yo on E! satellite radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio, the Daydream diva dished to host Michael Yo about everything from her faith in God and the possibility of one day having a child to Britney Spears meltdown and, yes, even backing Barack Obama for president of the United States.
While plugging her upcoming album, E=MC2, the 38-year-old Carey reflected on her personal life and her future now that shes dating record exec Mark Sudack.
For now, that doesnt appear to include babies, though the singer didnt rule out the possibility.
Obviously having a kid is a commitment for life, she told Yo. I really would have to be very, very positive that I was in a place where I could completely focus and put everything into the job of being someones mommy cause its hard enough to have a puppy.
When asked about a deadline for kids, Carey was philosophical.
To me whatever is meant to be is meant to be. Whatever is in Gods plan is going to happen, said the songstress.
On life after the bomb that was 2001s Glitter album and movie and her subsequent comeback, Carey pointed to her faith as a source of strength.
You know what, I never lost my faith in God and thats the main thing, she noted. For me its about my personal relationship with God and just feeling centered and just not letting anything really penetrate that. Thats something thats sacred for me that I have for myself no matter what.
Considering the personal crisis Carey faced in the wake of Glitters failure when she checked herself into a hospital to be treated for an emotional and physical breakdown, Yo also got her take on the Britsters current travails and whether or not the pop tart can recover (typically her answer was all about Maria).
Commented the singer: I think anybody who loves music and is committed to the game can do whatever. I never count people out, thats just not in my nature but that is a part of human nature, people like to do that but with me especially with making this new record, its all about the music.
Carey also laughed off concerns about what the public might think about her from reading the very same gossip zines that are making a bundle reporting on Spears struggles.
If people ever said things that are not in my character like doing serious drugs or anything of that nature thats just not me and thats never been me and it never will be, she said. Things like, oh she was going to commit suicide--thats never ever, nobody could get me to that point because I have too much respect for God and for life. One of the rumors I just heard about was that $150,000 in plastic surgery. What in the ham sandwich do they think I did? Its very annoying.
The subject eventually switched to politics, something Carey confessed isnt exactly her strong suit.
Are you watching the debates? asked Yo.
Clearly Im no political analyst. We all know that my album is called E=MC2 but Im not exactly friggin Einstein, joked the Love Takes Time singer. So basically I like to leave that to people who know what they are talking about, but I am very much more focused on this moment in our history.
When Yo pressed Carey on whether or not she had settled on a presidential candidate, he eventually had to drag it out of her.
Have you picked anyone? queried Yo.
Yes, clearly, she answered.
Can you say?
Thats personal but its pretty obvious, the entertainer replied.
Come on Mariah, Yes we can Mr. Barack Obama?
Laughing, Carey came clean: Yes we can!
E=MC2 is scheduled to hit stores on April 15. The first single, Touch My Body, was streamed digitally to radio stations on Feb. 12 and hard copies went out a week later.
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