Bought Marilyn Monroe 's white lacquered baby grand piano at auction in October, 1999 for $6000,000 plus commission.

Dated New York Yankee: 'Derek Jeter'

The only feamle artist who has more than 11 #1 hits on the US chart. her albums sold more than-120 million records in those past 9 years.

Her highest octave is two octaves higher than normal soprano

Her vocal range spans eight octaves.

Got her name from the song "They Call The Wind Mariah". The popular Lerner & Lowe musical, "Paint Your Wagon" starring Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood, which was enjoying a great deal of success, after its release in '69, and the song containing Mariah's name, although spelt without the 'H', was apparently a favourite of mother Patricia.

Used to be a backup singer for Brenda K. Starr

Used to work in a hair salon sweeping up hair.

She also states she held waitressing jobs and got fired from them all.

Reportedly dating Latin singer 'Luis Miguel'

Attended Oldfield Middle School and Harborfield High School

Father is Venezuelan, mother is Irish.