During the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards , Carey performed at the National Hotel in South Beach . Accompanied by Dupri , she sang " Shake It Off " and the official remix version of " We Belong Together " . She was a headlining performer at the 2005 Fashion Rocks , in Monaco . On November 15 , 2005 , Carey performed " Shake It Off " and her newly released single from the album 's re-release , " Do n't Forget About Us " , during half-time of the Thanksgiving game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons . On November 22 , 2005 , she opened the 33rd annual American Music Awards with " Do n't Forget About Us " . Two months later , she placed as the featured performer at the Times Square Ball drop on New Year 's Eve in New York . At the 48th Grammy Awards , on February 8 , 2006 , Carey returned to the Grammy stage for the first time since 1996 . Her performance began with a pre-taped video in which she discussed the importance of God and religion in her life . She then came to the stage , and sang a shortened version of " We Belong Together " , followed by " Fly like a Bird " . The performance induced the only standing ovation that night , and earned praise from critics
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