Legendary singer Mariah Carey graced the stage at Global Citizen’s annual music festival, a concert to end extreme poverty, in New York City on Saturday.
The music sensation, 53, wore a long champagne-colored gown that was covered in jewels and had a plunging neckline, revealing her busty chest.
She headlined the Central Park set with a diamond-encrusted butterfly necklace draped around her neck, a symbol that’s come to be synonymous with the star.
Headliner: Legendary singer Mariah Carey graced the stage at Global Citizen’s annual music festival, a concert to end extreme poverty, in New York City on Saturday
Mariah, who shot to fame in the early 90s, was a vision as she sparkled underneath the stage lights in her figure-hugging dress.
Known for her over-the-top fashion and presence, she left no detail uncovered as she set the stage aglow with the glittering gown.
It cinched at her waist, creating a classic feminine silhouette as she performed to a crowd on thousands over the weekend.
The beauty, who shares twins Moroccan and Monroe, eleven, with ex husband Nick Cannon, flashed her legs in the dress’ sheer skirt.
Diva style: The music sensation, 53, wore a long champagne-colored gown that was covered in jewels and had a plunging neckline, revealing her busty chest
Luminescent: Mariah, who shot to fame in the early 90s, was a vision as she sparkled underneath the stage lights in her figure-hugging dress
A star: Known for her over-the-top fashion and presence, she left no detail uncovered as she set the stage aglow with the glittering gown
Her honey-blonde locks were arranged in a side part and loosely curled in spirals that fell over her shoulders and down her back as they blew in the breeze.
Carey wore diamond-covered drop earrings, an equally stunning bracelet, and matching rings as she belted out her impressive list of hits.
She looked gorgeous as she sang into a chrome microphone that complemented her eye-popping ensemble.
Shape: Her dress cinched at her waist, creating a classic feminine silhouette as she performed to a crowd on thousands over the weekend
Gorgeous: Carey wore diamond-covered drop earrings, an equally stunning bracelet, and matching rings as she belted out her impressive list of hits
Mariah was escorted across the stage with boyfriend Bryan Tanaka, 39, whose muscles bulged in his sleeveless shirt.
Carey and Tanaka initially met in the mid-2000s and he accompanied her as a backup dancer during her Adventures of Mimi tour, which occurred in 2006.
Before she became involved with her on-again-off-again boyfriend, the performer was famously married to her first husband, music executive Tommy Mottola, 72, from 1993 until 1998.
Lovers: Mariah was escorted across the stage with boyfriend Bryan Tanaka, 39, whose muscles bulged in his sleeveless shirt
Their story: Carey and Tanaka initially met in the mid-2000s and he accompanied her as a backup dancer during her Adventures of Mimi tour, which occurred in 2006
Windswept: Her honey-blonde locks were arranged in a side part and loosely curled in spirals that fell over her shoulders and down her back as they blew in the breeze
Legendary: She looked gorgeous as she sang into a chrome microphone that complemented her eye-popping ensemble
Mariah brought her iconic stage presence to the stage as she executed her set, which she was spotted rehearsing in the park on Friday.
Her performance featured a group of male dancers that complemented her as they pranced and paraded around her in a choreographed formation.
They were all dressed in black, wearing sleeveless t-shirts with the cover of the entertainer’s 1997 album Butterfly emblazoned on them.
Professional: Mariah brought her iconic stage presence to the stage as she executed her set, which she was spotted rehearsing in the park on Friday
Star power: The self-proclaimed diva was fanned by a couple of men from her stage entourage
Detailed: Her performance featured a group of male dancers that complemented her as they pranced and paraded around her in a choreographed formation
Coordinated: They were all dressed in black, wearing sleeveless t-shirts with the cover of the entertainer’s 1997 album Butterfly emblazoned on them
Warm: The superstar draped her arm around one of her dancers during her colorful presentation in NYC on Saturday night
Wow! A red neon butterfly was displayed on a large digital screen behind Mariah as she performed her music
Lavish: Before she made it to the stage the global sensation was seen leaving her luxury apartment in a rich, shimmering champagne-hued coat
Before she made it to the stage the global sensation was seen leaving her luxury apartment in a rich, shimmering champagne-hued coat.
It tied at her waist with a matching bow, had a deep collar, and slightly flared at the bottom to give her a polished shape.
On her feet the megastar donned a glamorous pair of black, high-heeled, peep-toe heels with a slingback design.
She was gracious enough to sign copies of her records for fans who awaited her outside the building before she stepped into a luxury vehicle that took her to the park.
Sexy! On her feet the megastar donned a glamorous pair of black, high-heeled, peep-toe heels with a slingback design
Go-to accessory: Carey donned the same square-shaped glossy black Louis Vuitton shades that she was seen rehearsing in the day before
Humble: She was gracious enough to sign copies of her records for fans who awaited her outside the building before she stepped into a luxury vehicle that took her to the park
Beauty queen: The star’s face was expertly made up to flatter her already exquisit visage
Happy girl: Mariah looked overjoyed to be on her way to perform for a legion of fans at the star-studded event
Showstopper: Rosalía graced the stage at Global Citizen’s annual music festival to end extreme poverty in New York City on Saturday
Eye-catching: The 29-year-old Spanish-born songstress put on a show in a light grey gown that flowed past her feet
Electrifying: She electrified the Central Park audience as she performed her hits during a 6:45pm set
Bombshell: The bombshell musician, who’s collaborated with Travis Scott and The Weeknd, wore her dark locks down and in a center part
Cinched: Her dress featured a corseted accoutrement at the front and its long sleeves stretched over her hands
Rosalía was also a performer and the 29-year-old Spanish-born songstress put on a show in a light grey gown that flowed past her feet.
She electrified the Central Park audience as she performed her hits during a 6:45pm set.
The bombshell musician, who’s collaborated with Travis Scott and The Weeknd, wore her dark locks down and in a center part.
The tresses were styled in a loose wave pattern as the spilled over her shoulder and down her back.
Her dress featured a corseted accoutrement at the front and its long sleeves stretched over her hands.
She wore a rouged color on her full pout and had a flushed glow with the help of a soft pink blush dusted across her cheeks.
Performer: Mickey Guyton also lended her voice to the festival, taking the stage with a live band behind her as she performed in a lavender dress
Mickey Guyton also lended her voice to the festival, taking the stage with a live band behind her as she performed in a lavender dress.
The number featured an asymmetrical design that included one long sleeve, with the other side of the dress sleeveless.
The 39-year-old country music sensation cinched her waist with the addition of a reflective, metallic silver belt that hugged her.
Matching the bold accessory, she donned a pair of scrunched, pointed-toe silver booties that covered part of her calves.
Sparkle: The 39-year-old country music sensation cinched her waist with the addition of a reflective, metallic silver belt that hugged her
Bold: Matching the bold accessory, she donned a pair of scrunched, pointed-toe silver booties that covered part of her calves
Bold: Priyanka Chopra, 40, was colorful for the occasion, sporting a two-piece co-ord that had a multicolor abstract floral design throughout
Cute! Priyanka was joined onstage by musician husband Nick Jonas, with whom she shared a kiss
Priyanka Chopra, 40, was colorful for the occasion, sporting a two-piece co-ord that had a multicolor abstract floral design throughout.
Her look consisted of a structured blazer jacket and matching pants that had chunky cargo-style pockets along the legs.
She rolled the sleeves and teased her tummy with a cropped white and red Global Citizen t-shirt styled underneath her outer layer.
The Indian-born actress and entrepreneur rounded out the look with a pair of classic and clean white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers.
The Quantico star wore her lengthy, highlighted locks down, letting them fall down her back in sultry waves that were styled in a middle part.
Face-framing layers were curled outward, keeping her view unobstructed as she kept the audience engaged with fellow superstars joining her at different moments.
Among them was husband Nick Jonas, 30, who complemented his wife in a monochrome red outfit.
The musician donned a button-up shirt that he tucked into a pair of slacks, taking a style cue from his bride and also rolling up his sleeves.
And the lovebirds, who share a baby daughter named Malti, shared a sweet kiss together onstage.
Bride and groom: Her husband Nick Jonas, 30, complemented his wife in a monochrome red outfit
Fellow actresses: Another familiar face that stood beside her was none other than seasoned actress and Dawson’s Creek alum, Katie Holmes, 43
Fashionista: Holmes looked typically stylish in a white, short-sleeved shirt and a black vest that she wore unbuttoned
Another familiar face that stood beside her was none other than seasoned actress and Dawson’s Creek alum, Katie Holmes, 43.
Holmes looked typically stylish in a white, short-sleeved shirt and a black vest that she wore unbuttoned.
The mother-of-one, who was once married to actor Tom Cruise and shares teenage daughter Suri with him, tucked her tee into charcoal black denim jeans.
The trousers were secured with a black leather belt that had silver hardware and she punctuated the look with a pair of dark boots.
She clipped her sleek, fine dark hair partially back, leaving wispy pieces out at her ears and letting the rest fall down her back.
Cool girl: The mother-of-one, who was once married to actor Tom Cruise and shares teenage daughter Suri with him, tucked her tee into charcoal black denim jeans
Edgy: She strolled the stage in a pair of cherry red patent leather shoes
Beaming: The stunning star looked to be in a jovial mood as she addressed the crowd with microphone in hand
Hair factor: She clipped her sleek, fine dark hair partially back, leaving wispy pieces out at her ears and letting the rest fall down her back
Laughter and cheer: The two stars shared a laugh together on the Global Citizen stage as they engaged a live audience
Supporter: Actress Rachel Brosnahan shared a moment with Priyanka, appearing in yellow belted pants and a Global Citizen tee
Duo: TV personality Antoni Porowski, 38, looked dapper in a printed suit layered over a dark patterned shirt that he tucked in his trousers
Beauty: Actress and singer Sofia Carson, 29, looked fantastic in a black shift and thigh-high black boots that each had small jewel accoutrements throughout
Unforgettable: Actor and activist Billy Porter took the stage in a fringed getup that was gold and jeweled
Phenomenal: The White Lotus star and longtime actress Connie Britton, 55, looked chic in a blue leather jacket dress
Leading ladies: Misty Copeland and longtime journalist Katie Couric matched in blue ensembles as they entertained concertgoers for a moment
Rock stars: Legendary rock band Metallica was also present for the yearly performance, rocking out to their classic hits
Encore: Mickey Guyton reappeared on stage with Metallic later in the evening to perform with the rockers, wearing all black
Rocking the house: The unlikely collab rocked the venue in NYC
Animated: Chris Redd and Amber Ruffin put on animated displays as they addressed the NYC crowd
Talented: Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis and Thomas Raggi of Maneskin delivered rock star energy
Brianna Fruean and Bill Nye were also featured speakers
The Global Citizen Festival is a yearly performance of music artists that dates back to 2012.
The production brings together ‘Global Citizens, artists, activists, world leaders, philanthropists, and corporate leaders,’ according to the official website.
It is strategically planned to take place at the same time as the UN General Assembly, with a commitment to end extreme poverty.
In addition to New York City, this year’s festival will feature performances at Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana.
Entertaining: While the various fan-favorites were taking the stage in the Big Apple, R&B singer SZA stole the show in Ghana with a lively set
Spicy! The Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist looked incredible as she donned a belly-baring ensemble with a lace-up top that exposed her cleavage
Bright! SZA’s look was yellow, green, and red with flared long sleeves and had a matching asymmetrical skirt that showed off one of her toned legs
Giving it her all: The entertainer put on a spirited performance in her bold getup as she supported a noble cause
Beautiful: The singer-songwriter wore her dark hair in a voluminous style with natural-looking waves that were arranged in a deep, center part
Moves: SZA displayed her high-energy dance moves as dancers moved behind her, dressed in all white
Stunner: Her face was beautifully made up to highlight her features, including her large brown eyes and plump pout, which she covered in gloss
While the various fan-favorites were taking the stage in the Big Apple, R&B singer SZA stole the show in Ghana with a lively set.
The Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist looked incredible as she donned a belly-baring ensemble with a lace-up top that exposed her cleavage.
It was yellow, green, and red with flared long sleeves and had a matching asymmetrical skirt that showed off one of her toned legs.
Accra festival: American-Zimbabwean actress introduced the I Hate U artist to the crowd at the West African festival, dressed in a draping green and orange dress
Looks on looks: Throughout the evening, the actress donned several other show-stopping looks. She slipped into a sexy red mesh skirt before wowing in a vibrant yellow halter dress
Taking the plunge: Michaela Coel took the plunge in a patterned, ruffled sleeve minidress with a daring neckline
Wow! Actor Idris Elba’s stunning wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba turned heads in a gorgeous orange velvet gown
Smiley: The beaming beauty spoke to the crowd
The singer-songwriter wore her dark hair in a voluminous style with natural-looking waves that were arranged in a deep, center part.
Her face was beautifully made up to highlight her features, including her large brown eyes and plump pout, which she covered in gloss.
American-Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira, 44, introduced the I Hate U artist to the crowd at the West African festival, dressed in a draping green and orange dress.
Seasoned star: Also in Accra lighting up the stage was beloved R&B singer Usher Raymond, 43, who flashed his abs in an open jacket covered in coins
His look: The statement-making fashion piece boasted multicolor fringe detailing at the ends of the sleeves and trim of the hem
Also in Accra lighting up the stage was beloved R&B singer Usher Raymond, 43, who flashed his abs in an open jacket covered in coins.
The statement-making fashion piece boasted multicolor fringe detailing at the ends of the sleeves and trim of the hem.
He was decked out in layers of bold necklaces that ranged in length and rested along his chest, which was glistening with sweat.
Raymond punctuated the unique look with a pair of light green combat boots that reached over his legs.
Impassioned: Usher stretched his hand out to the sky as he performed for the audience in Ghana
Add-ons: He was decked out in layers of bold necklaces that ranged in length and rested along his chest, which was glistening with sweat
Swagger: British rapper Stormzy oozed confidence as he took to the stage during the philanthropic concert
High-energy: He delivered a high-energy performance for a crowd of roaring fans in Ghana
Ready for her moment: Mariah held onto a pen ready to sign her autograph for fans