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MARIAH CAREY, the '90s queen of pop who remains the best-selling female performer of all time, isn't quite ready to pass the crown.
Relatively inactive as a live performer over the past three years, Carey, like all of us, has seen Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson blossom in her wake.
Nevertheless, Carey proved vital as ever during a well-received, sold-out concert at Universal Amphitheatre on Monday, the first of a two-night engagement that concludes Thursday.
The 32-year-old New Yorker, touring in support of her newest release, "Charmbracelet," tore through a 100-minute set featuring many of her No. 1 hits such as "Vision of Love" and "Fantasy."
And while there were lots of dancers, props and video displays, Carey provided a somber theme...