Mariah Carey dazzles in a sparkling, jeweled gown at Global Citizen concert in NYC's Central Park

Legendary singer Mariah Carey graced the stage at Global Citizen’s annual music festival, a concert to end extreme poverty, in New York City on Saturday.

The music sensation, 53, wore a long champagne-colored gown that was covered in jewels and had a plunging neckline, revealing her busty chest.

She headlined the Central Park set with a diamond-encrusted butterfly necklace draped around her neck, a symbol that’s come to be synonymous with the star.

Headliner: Legendary singer Mariah Carey graced the stage at Global Citizen's annual music festival, a concert to end extreme poverty, in New York City on Saturday

Headliner: Legendary singer Mariah Carey graced the stage at Global Citizen’s annual music festival, a concert to end extreme poverty, in New York City on Saturday

Mariah, who shot to fame in the early 90s, was a vision as she sparkled underneath the stage lights in her figure-hugging dress.

Known for her over-the-top fashion and presence, she left no detail uncovered as she set the stage aglow with the glittering gown.

It cinched at her waist, creating a classic feminine silhouette as she performed to a crowd on thousands over the weekend.

The beauty, who shares twins Moroccan and Monroe, eleven, with ex husband Nick Cannon, flashed her legs in the dress’ sheer skirt. 

Diva style: The music sensation, 53, wore a long champagne-colored gown that was covered in jewels and had a plunging neckline, revealing her busty chest.

She headlined the Central Park set with a diamond-encrusted butterfly necklace draped around her neck, a symbol that's come to be synonymous with the star

Diva style: The music sensation, 53, wore a long champagne-colored gown that was covered in jewels and had a plunging neckline, revealing her busty chest

Luminescent: Mariah, who shot to fame in the early 90s, was a vision as she sparkled underneath the stage lights in her figure-hugging dress

Luminescent: Mariah, who shot to fame in the early 90s, was a vision as she sparkled underneath the stage lights in her figure-hugging dress

A star: Known for her over-the-top fashion and presence, she left no detail uncovered as she set the stage aglow with the glittering gown

A star: Known for her over-the-top fashion and presence, she left no detail uncovered as she set the stage aglow with the glittering gown

Her honey-blonde locks were arranged in a side part and loosely curled in spirals that fell over her shoulders and down her back as they blew in the breeze.

Carey wore diamond-covered drop earrings, an equally stunning bracelet, and matching rings as she belted out her impressive list of hits.

She looked gorgeous as she sang into a chrome microphone that complemented her eye-popping ensemble.

Shape: Her dress cinched at her waist, creating a classic feminine silhouette as she performed to a crowd on thousands over the weekend

The beauty, who shares twins Moroccan and Monroe, eleven, with ex husband Nick Cannon, flashed her legs in the dress' sheer skirt

Shape: Her dress cinched at her waist, creating a classic feminine silhouette as she performed to a crowd on thousands over the weekend

Gorgeous: Carey wore diamond-covered drop earrings, an equally stunning bracelet, and matching rings as she belted out her impressive list of hits

Gorgeous: Carey wore diamond-covered drop earrings, an equally stunning bracelet, and matching rings as she belted out her impressive list of hits

Windswept: Her honey-blonde locks were arranged in a side part and loosely curled in spirals that fell over her shoulders and down her back as they blew in the breeze

Windswept: Her honey-blonde locks were arranged in a side part and loosely curled in spirals that fell over her shoulders and down her back as they blew in the breeze

Legendary: She looked gorgeous as she sang into a chrome microphone that complemented her eye-popping ensemble

Mariah looked elegant as she hit high notes throughout her set

Legendary: She looked gorgeous as she sang into a chrome microphone that complemented her eye-popping ensemble

Mariah brought her iconic stage presence to the stage as she executed her set, which she was spotted rehearsing in the park on Friday.

Her performance featured a group of male dancers that complemented her as they pranced and paraded around her in a choreographed formation.

They were all dressed in black, wearing sleeveless t-shirts with the cover of the entertainer’s 1997 album Butterfly emblazoned on them.

Professional: Mariah brought her iconic stage presence to the stage as she executed her set, which she was spotted rehearsing in the park on Friday

Professional: Mariah brought her iconic stage presence to the stage as she executed her set, which she was spotted rehearsing in the park on Friday

Detailed: Her performance featured a group of male dancers that complemented her as they pranced and paraded around her in a choreographed formation

Detailed: Her performance featured a group of male dancers that complemented her as they pranced and paraded around her in a choreographed formation

Coordinated: They were all dressed in black, wearing sleeveless t-shirts with the cover of the entertainer's 1997 album Butterfly emblazoned on them

Coordinated: They were all dressed in black, wearing sleeveless t-shirts with the cover of the entertainer’s 1997 album Butterfly emblazoned on them

Warm: The superstar draped her arm around one of her dancers during her colorful presentation in NYC on Saturday night

Warm: The superstar draped her arm around one of her dancers during her colorful presentation in NYC on Saturday night

Wow! A red neon butterfly was displayed on a large digital screen behind Mariah as she performed her music

Wow! A red neon butterfly was displayed on a large digital screen behind Mariah as she performed her music

Lavish: Before she made it to the stage the global sensation was seen leaving her luxury apartment in a rich, shimmering champagne-hued coat

Lavish: Before she made it to the stage the global sensation was seen leaving her luxury apartment in a rich, shimmering champagne-hued coat

Before she made it to the stage the global sensation was seen leaving her luxury apartment in a rich, shimmering champagne-hued coat.

It tied at her waist with a matching bow, had a deep collar, and slightly flared at the bottom to give her a polished shape.

On her feet the megastar donned a glamorous pair of black, high-heeled, peep-toe heels with a slingback design. 

She was gracious enough to sign copies of her records for fans who awaited her outside the building before she stepped into a luxury vehicle that took her to the park. 

Sexy! On her feet the megastar donned a glamorous pair of black, high-heeled, peep-toe heels with a slingback design

Her coat tied at her waist with a matching bow, had a deep collar, and slightly flared at the bottom to give her a polished shape

Sexy! On her feet the megastar donned a glamorous pair of black, high-heeled, peep-toe heels with a slingback design

Go-to accessory: Carey donned the same square-shaped glossy black Louis Vuitton shades that she was seen rehearsing in the day before

Go-to accessory: Carey donned the same square-shaped glossy black Louis Vuitton shades that she was seen rehearsing in the day before

Humble: She was gracious enough to sign copies of her records for fans who awaited her outside the building before she stepped into a luxury vehicle that took her to the park

Humble: She was gracious enough to sign copies of her records for fans who awaited her outside the building before she stepped into a luxury vehicle that took her to the park

Beauty queen: The star's face was expertly made up to flatter her already exquisit visage

Beauty queen: The star’s face was expertly made up to flatter her already exquisit visage

Happy girl: Mariah looked overjoyed to be on her way to perform for a legion of fans at the star-studded event

Happy girl: Mariah looked overjoyed to be on her way to perform for a legion of fans at the star-studded event

Showstopper: Rosalía graced the stage at Global Citizen's annual music festival to end extreme poverty in New York City on Saturday

Showstopper: Rosalía graced the stage at Global Citizen’s annual music festival to end extreme poverty in New York City on Saturday

Rosalía was also a performer and the 29-year-old Spanish-born songstress put on a show in a light grey gown that flowed past her feet.

She electrified the Central Park audience as she performed her hits during a 6:45pm set. 

The bombshell musician, who’s collaborated with Travis Scott and The Weeknd, wore her dark locks down and in a center part.

The tresses were styled in a loose wave pattern as the spilled over her shoulder and down her back.

Her dress featured a corseted accoutrement at the front and its long sleeves stretched over her hands.

She wore a rouged color on her full pout and had a flushed glow with the help of a soft pink blush dusted across her cheeks. 

Eye-catching: The 29-year-old Spanish-born songstress put on a show in a light grey gown that flowed past her feet

Eye-catching: The 29-year-old Spanish-born songstress put on a show in a light grey gown that flowed past her feet

Performer: Mickey Guyton also lended her voice to the festival, taking the stage with a live band behind her as she performed in a lavender dress

Performer: Mickey Guyton also lended her voice to the festival, taking the stage with a live band behind her as she performed in a lavender dress

Mickey Guyton also lended her voice to the festival, taking the stage with a live band behind her as she performed in a lavender dress.

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The number featured an asymmetrical design that included one long sleeve, with the other side of the dress sleeveless.

The 39-year-old country music sensation cinched her waist with the addition of a reflective, metallic silver belt that hugged her.

Matching the bold accessory, she donned a pair of scrunched, pointed-toe silver booties that covered part of her calves. 

Sparkle: The 39-year-old country music sensation cinched her waist with the addition of a reflective, metallic silver belt that hugged her

Sparkle: The 39-year-old country music sensation cinched her waist with the addition of a reflective, metallic silver belt that hugged her

Bold: Priyanka Chopra, 40, was colorful for the occasion, sporting a two-piece co-ord that had a multicolor abstract floral design throughout

Bold: Priyanka Chopra, 40, was colorful for the occasion, sporting a two-piece co-ord that had a multicolor abstract floral design throughout

Priyanka Chopra, 40, was colorful for the occasion, sporting a two-piece co-ord that had a multicolor abstract floral design throughout.

Her look consisted of a structured blazer jacket and matching pants that had chunky cargo-style pockets along the legs.

She rolled the sleeves and teased her tummy with a cropped white and red Global Citizen t-shirt styled underneath her outer layer.

The Indian-born actress and entrepreneur rounded out the look with a pair of classic and clean white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. 

Cute! Priyanka was joined onstage by musician husband Nick Jonas, with whom she shared a kiss

Cute! Priyanka was joined onstage by musician husband Nick Jonas, with whom she shared a kiss

Stylish: The Indian-born actress and entrepreneur rounded out the look with a pair of classic and clean white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers

Stylish: The Indian-born actress and entrepreneur rounded out the look with a pair of classic and clean white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers

The Quantico star wore her lengthy, highlighted locks down, letting them fall down her back in sultry waves that were styled in a middle part.

Face-framing layers were curled outward, keeping her view unobstructed as she kept the audience engaged with fellow superstars joining her at different moments. 

Among them was husband Nick Jonas, 30, who complemented his wife in a monochrome red outfit.

The musician donned a button-up shirt that he tucked into a pair of slacks, taking a style cue from his bride and also rolling up his sleeves. 

And the lovebirds, who share a baby daughter named Malti, shared a sweet kiss together onstage.

Bride and groom: Her husband Nick Jonas, 30, complemented his wife in a monochrome red outfit

Smooch: The lovebirds shared a kiss onstage

Bride and groom: Her husband Nick Jonas, 30, complemented his wife in a monochrome red outfit

Fellow actresses: Another familiar face that stood beside her was none other than seasoned actress and Dawson's Creek alum, Katie Holmes, 43

Fellow actresses: Another familiar face that stood beside her was none other than seasoned actress and Dawson’s Creek alum, Katie Holmes, 43

Fashionista: Holmes looked typically stylish in a white, short-sleeved shirt and a black vest that she wore unbuttoned

 Fashionista: Holmes looked typically stylish in a white, short-sleeved shirt and a black vest that she wore unbuttoned

Another familiar face that stood beside her was none other than seasoned actress and Dawson’s Creek alum, Katie Holmes, 43.

Holmes looked typically stylish in a white, short-sleeved shirt and a black vest that she wore unbuttoned.

The mother-of-one, who was once married to actor Tom Cruise and shares teenage daughter Suri with him, tucked her tee into charcoal black denim jeans.

The trousers were secured with a black leather belt that had silver hardware and she punctuated the look with a pair of dark boots.

She clipped her sleek, fine dark hair partially back, leaving wispy pieces out at her ears and letting the rest fall down her back. 

Cool girl: The mother-of-one, who was once married to actor Tom Cruise and shares teenage daughter Suri with him, tucked her tee into charcoal black denim jeans

Cool girl: The mother-of-one, who was once married to actor Tom Cruise and shares teenage daughter Suri with him, tucked her tee into charcoal black denim jeans

Laughter and cheer: The two stars shared a laugh together on the Global Citizen stage as they engaged a live audience

Laughter and cheer: The two stars shared a laugh together on the Global Citizen stage as they engaged a live audience

Supporter: Actress Rachel Brosnahan shared a moment with Priyanka, appearing in yellow belted pants and a Global Citizen tee

Supporter: Actress Rachel Brosnahan shared a moment with Priyanka, appearing in yellow belted pants and a Global Citizen tee

Misty Copeland, 40, and longtime journalist Katie Couric, 65, matched in blue ensembles as they entertained concertgoers for a moment. 

Leading ladies: Misty Copeland and longtime journalist Katie Couric matched in blue ensembles as they entertained concertgoers for a moment

Leading ladies: Misty Copeland and longtime journalist Katie Couric matched in blue ensembles as they entertained concertgoers for a moment

The Global Citizen Festival is a yearly performance of music artists that dates back to 2012.

The production brings together ‘Global Citizens, artists, activists, world leaders, philanthropists, and corporate leaders,’ according to the official website.

It is strategically planned to take place at the same time as the UN General Assembly, with a commitment to end extreme poverty.

In addition to New York City, this year’s festival will feature performances at Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana.

Entertaining: While the various fan-favorites were taking the stage in the Big Apple, R&B singer SZA stole the show in Ghana with a lively set

Entertaining: While the various fan-favorites were taking the stage in the Big Apple, R&B singer SZA stole the show in Ghana with a lively set

Spicy! The Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist looked incredible as she donned a belly-baring ensemble with a lace-up top that exposed her cleavage

Spicy! The Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist looked incredible as she donned a belly-baring ensemble with a lace-up top that exposed her cleavage

Bright! SZA's look was yellow, green, and red with flared long sleeves and had a matching asymmetrical skirt that showed off one of her toned legs

Bright! SZA’s look was yellow, green, and red with flared long sleeves and had a matching asymmetrical skirt that showed off one of her toned legs

While the various fan-favorites were taking the stage in the Big Apple, R&B singer SZA stole the show in Ghana with a lively set.

The Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist looked incredible as she donned a belly-baring ensemble with a lace-up top that exposed her cleavage.

It was yellow, green, and red with flared long sleeves and had a matching asymmetrical skirt that showed off one of her toned legs. 

Giving it her all: The entertainer put on a spirited performance in her bold getup as she supported a noble cause

Giving it her all: The entertainer put on a spirited performance in her bold getup as she supported a noble cause

Beautiful: The singer-songwriter wore her dark hair in a voluminous style with natural-looking waves that were arranged in a deep, center part

SZA - full name Solána Imani Rowe - brought her unique style to the festival

Beautiful: The singer-songwriter wore her dark hair in a voluminous style with natural-looking waves that were arranged in a deep, center part

The singer-songwriter wore her dark hair in a voluminous style with natural-looking waves that were arranged in a deep, center part.

Her face was beautifully made up to highlight her features, including her large brown eyes and plump pout, which she covered in gloss.

American-Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira, 44, introduced the I Hate U artist to the crowd at the West African festival, dressed in a draping green and orange dress.

Moves: SZA displayed her high-energy dance moves as dancers moved behind her, dressed in all white

Moves: SZA displayed her high-energy dance moves as dancers moved behind her, dressed in all white

Stunner: Her face was beautifully made up to highlight her features, including her large brown eyes and plump pout, which she covered in gloss

Stunner: Her face was beautifully made up to highlight her features, including her large brown eyes and plump pout, which she covered in gloss

Accra festival: American-Zimbabwean actress introduced the I Hate U artist to the crowd at the West African festival, dressed in a draping green and orange dress

Accra festival: American-Zimbabwean actress introduced the I Hate U artist to the crowd at the West African festival, dressed in a draping green and orange dress

Accessories: Gurira showed off her short and simple haircut, accenting it with huge gold earrings with blocks that dangled down from her ears

Accessories: Gurira showed off her short and simple haircut, accenting it with huge gold earrings with blocks that dangled down from her ears

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