Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
The awkward moment Ellen De Generes 'forced' Mariah Carey to reveal she was pregnant has resurfaced on Reddit. The diva was left squirming during her appearance on Ellen's US talkshow in 2008.
Ellen popped open a bottle of champagne and to the singer's horror joked it was pregnancy celebration in a bid to see if she really was up the duff.
Mariah, who had vowed to keep any baby news secret before her appearance, awkwardly refused to sip the fizz, and said: "I can't believe you did this to me, Ellen.
This is peer pressure!" But the presenter piled on the pressure, asking the Grammy-winner again if she was preggers, to which Carey replied, "I can't believe her...
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