Pop diva set to battle porn star over stage name similarity

Grammy-winning pop singer Mariah Carey is trying to block porn star-turned politician Mary Carey from trademarking her similar-sounding stage name, saying that fans could get the two performers confused.

But the adult film actress, whose real name is Mary Cook, said she would not be intimidated by the international superstar.

“I’m ready to battle Mariah over this because I’ve been Mary Carey for a long time. It’s kind of funny because I’m a porn star and I’ve been being myself for a long time. I think she’s being silly,” Carey said.