“Mariah Carey has a new television show that takes viewers beyond the flashbulbs and fame and into her private life. “Mariah’s World” is the eight one-hour episode event-series that will give viewers access like never before as she prepares and begins her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour of the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa, all while planning her upcoming wedding to Australian business mogul, James Packer. The show will feature an intimate look at Mariah including her family, friends and inner circle.

The show premieres on December 4th and will air globally across E!’s 17 international channels reaching 153 countries in 24 languages.

Carey was on hand at the biannual Television Critics Association (TCA) panel where Mariah took center stage to discuss the series.

Here is a few highlights from the panel.

• On American Idol — most abusive experience in her life that drove her to drink.

• On her fiance appearing on the show – there will be some moments in the series but he’s not an entertainer but in a business world

• On throwing shade- shade it’s my truth.. she doesn’t throw shade…

• “Thank you for acknowleding my planet”, she says to a reporter. “She wants people to know that she was joking.

• On a normal day is like for her – she tries to make sure their day is not just about the ipad.. ty to keep a consistant scehdule…love to travel. Monroe has a great ear for music and a beautiful tone…

• On where to draw the line about what to show and what not to show.- Still trying to sort that out

• On shows she watches – Scandal

• On her Vegas residency — back sooner than you think can’t wait … back in June – She loves the repeat fsns who come to the show

• On new music – taking a differnt approach to this record… not going in secifically just writing…

• On any pop female artist… up and coming – there are a few they would be lovely ladies who are not here today.

Carey is now about to begin the second half of her Las Vegas residency “Mariah #1 to Infinity” at Caesars Palace starts later this month. “Mariah’s World” is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions in association with Magic Carpet Productions. Gil Goldschein, Jeff Jenkins, Farnaz Farjam and Chris Ray are Executive Producers for Bunim/Murray Productions. Mariah Carey and Stella Bulochnikov serve as Executive Producers.

Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time, with more than 220 million records sold and eighteen #1 singles – the most for any solo artist in history