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 Sued by Sister Alison for $1.25 Million After Memoir Caused ‘Emotional Distress’
usmagazine.comMariah Carey’s sister, Alison Carey, filed a lawsuit against the singer over allegations made in her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Us Weekly confirms.Alison, 58, said in court documents filed in New York on Monday, February 1, and obtained by Us that she “will demand an amount no less than $1.25 million” from Mariah, 50, for the “intentional infliction of emotional distress caused by statements” in the book, which was published in September 2020.In the chapter titled “Dandelion Tea,” the pop diva detailed her rocky relationship with her older sister.
She claimed that Alison “drugged” her with a Valium tablet when Mariah was 12 and later put her in a situation where Alison’s then-boyfriend “forced a hard kiss” on Mariah in his car
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