New York, April 26, 2008 – Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon had back-to-back movie premieres on Saturday at the Tribeca Film Festival, and since People Magazine reported that the two are dating, tabloid reporters were out in force at both.  Mariah carefully avoided personal questions at her 5:00 P.M. Tennessee premiere down at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center – when a reporter asked if she’s single, she replied with a non sequitur, “I’m very grateful to be here today.”

Meanwhile, Cannon showed up so late for his 6:00 P.M. screening of Balls Don’t Lie at the AMC 19th Street that he simply ran into the theater without speaking to anyone.  (Yes, we went to both premieres.)  We tried to catch up with the rapper/actor later at the Balls Don’t Lie after party at ESpace, but he never showed up.  Instead, Cannon joined Mariah at her movie’s after party at Tenjune – he popped in late, but not late enough to avoid our camera.

Photos: Caroline Torem Craig