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".
L.A. Reid Sued By Former Executive For Alleged Sexual Assaults
deadline.comL.A. Reid, who helped develop music superstars Mariah Carey, Pink, TLC, and Usher, has been sued by a former music executive on accusations of sexually assaulting her more than two decades ago.
Drew Dixon claims Reid, 67, derailed her rising career after he became Arista Records‘ chief executive and she rejected his advances.
The allegations include two alleged sexual assaults that she said occurred in 2001. The case is Dixon v Reid and was filed Wednesday in U.S.
District Court in the Southern District of New York. Dixon seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in her lawsuit.
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