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 reportedly splurged a huge £4 million on her lavish Christmas telly special. The festive extravaganza, airing on Apple TV+, is said to boast an enormous budget as the star splashed out on roping in her celebrity pals to take art.
The American superstar has recruited a whole host of her A-list pals including Ariana Grande and Snoop Dogg for the show. Part of the hefty £4 million price tag was reportedly spend on making sure Mariah looked her best for the show.
The 50-year-old diva is said to have splashed out more than six-figures on getting her hair and make-up done. A source told The Sun : "Mariah does nothing by half and the special was created with huge production values. "Her styling alone, including hair and make-up,
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