Mariah magic returns with eight Grammy nominations

MARIAH CAREY’S comeback came full circle yesterday as she was nominated for eight Grammys, while Irish rockers U2 received five nominations.

Carey’s nominations included album of the year for The Emancipation of Mimi, and song and record of the year for her torch ballad We Belong Together.

“This year has been such a blessing,” Carey said when the nominations were announced. “This is prayers answered. I’m really grateful for the fact that people are responding to the music I’ve made.”