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".
‘X-Men’ producers recall time Michael Jackson auditioned for role in film
nme.comX-Men have recalled the time Michael Jackson auditioned for the role of Charles Xavier.Taking part in a deep-dive into the 2000 movie and its director Bryan Singer, producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter recalled their encounter with the King of Pop to The Hollywood Reporter.Jackson, who tried out for the role of Professor X in the Marvel film, which eventually went to Sir Patrick Stewart, was one of a number of unlikely stars invited to audition for the film, including Mariah Carey and basketball star Shaquille O’Neal.Recalling the day Jackson visited the Fox offices to speak to Singer about the role, the article notes how Jackson set up an “elaborate presentation” during his informal audition and played producers the short film.
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