Mariah Carey to Release 'Surprise' Album Inspired By Her Own Music

Sure, girls love Beyoncé. But Mariah Carey is apparently taking cues from her as well.

In an interview with Billboard, the former American Idol judge said she'll soon be "surprise dropping" a new album. But it's a "surprise." And of course, she's not calling it a "Beyoncé move," because what diva in her right mind would admit she's living in another woman's shadow?

As for Carey's inspiration for the new record, she's been listening to a lot of the greats: her own music. "A friend mine made me a playlist with 1,000 of my songs on it called 'The Ultimate MC Audio Collection,'" she revealed.