Vintage pop culture ephemera. Add to collection or send as an amusing present. Scarlett Johansson, Mariah Carey. Table of Contents COVER STORY Riding high on the success of The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey has proven again and again that she can overcome adversity and emerge stronger because of it. Photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani put the sexy songstress’s best face forward on our cover, while photographer Michael Thompson takes a ride on the flip side. Our Rabbit joins the chain of Mariah’s admirers. FEATURES 20Q 72 MARIAH CAREY The pop diva and cover girl has recorded more songs that have spent more time perched atop the charts than anyone except Elvis Presley. Now Mimi discusses the highs and lows, including her row with Eminem, that infamous breakdown and how she broke into the business. BY JASON BUHRMESTER INTERVIEW 47 JEREMY PIVEN The 41-year-old journeyman actor with a long list of credits finally broke through into the big time with his role as ruthless Hollywood agent Ari Gold on HBO’s Entourage. We hug it out with TV’s funniest shark as he discusses the wildest rumor about himself, people who expect him to be Ari in real life, why almost no one has seen his best work and how he feels about being singled out as a pretty girl” on the Hollywood party scene. BY DAVID RENSIN PICTORIALS 56 HOT FOR TEACHER Do you like apples? Former educator Erica Chevillar shows hers. 78 PLAYMATE: TYRAN RICHARD Cajun country