1998 MTV Video Music Awards - Whitney & Mariah...

Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey took to the stage for the first time ever as they set up a suitably styled scenario of the duelling divas. Whitney arrived on stage first to the music of "I'm Every Woman" which soon changed to "Honey" - Whitney stopped half way up the stairs whilst Mariah made her entrance. The ladies met at the podium in matching dresses which later revealed ample legs on both ladies.

Mariah didn't seem to comfortable to start with but soon settled into the skit. Whitney - as ever - looked great, sounded good (she only talked!).

The appearance is likely to be an excellent form of marketing - the duet is due out soon and the credibility of the song depends on such an appearance to do away with persistent rumours of rivalry.

Mission Accomplished.

NEWSFILE: 11 SEPTEMBER 1998