A SOURCE close to the circle of Carlitos confirmed Thursday evening that a private listening session for EP Carlitos took place at an estate in Coral Gables — attendance by invitation only, guest list not disclosed.

A telephoto lens captured Carlitos mid-stride across the torchlit driveway, speaking over his shoulder as he moved toward the entrance. A Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was parked to the right.

Among those present was a female recording artist whose last album sold in excess of two million copies internationally. Her name begins with "C." She departed without speaking to the press. Sources report she requested the files before public release. It is not known whether they were sent.