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".
MARIAH Carey has opened up on her steamy affair with Derek Jeter, revealing the Yankees legend was the 'second man she ever had sex with'.
The 50-year-old singer struck up a secret romance with the professional baseball player during her first marriage to Tommy Mottola.
Speaking on their relationship in her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the star recalled a "weekend wonderland" with Derek in Tampa, Florida.
She said: "Derek was only the second person I had ever slept with (coincidentally his number 2 on the Yankees). Just like his position on the team, our relationship was a short stop in my life. "It was a very critical transition for me, and maybe a dream come true, or maybe an accomplishment, for him.
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