Mariah tops Elvis record
Mariah Carey has notched up her 18th US number one single, overtaking Elvis Presley's chart success.
The singer's new song 'Touch My Body' - which was released on March 31 - has topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, putting her one ahead of the late music legend.
Mariah is now only second to The Beatles, who notched up an impressive 20 number one US singles during their illustrious career.
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Mariah Carey wants to have a wedding every year.
The 38-year-old singer – who wed 28-year-old Nick Cannon last April – is planning a lavish ceremony for their first anniversary, and one every year after that.
She said: 'When we got married I was getting loads of calls from people asking, 'Is it a rumour?Mariah Carey wants to have a wedding every year. read more | Mariah Carey bonds with her co-star
The singer-and-actress - who plays a downtrodden social worker in the movie - bonded with Gabourey, 25, between scenes over their shared passion for fashion and hatred over the costumes they had to wear for the film.
Gabourey said: "Mariah and I would sit and talk about fashion and perfume and jewellery. Mariah Carey was like a teenage best friend to her 'Precious' co-star Gabourey Sidibe. read more |