Mariah Carey 'thankful for pregnancy support'

Mariah Carey has said that the outpouring of well-wishes following her pregnancy announcement made her feel "warmth".

The 'Touch My Body' singer - who revealed in December that she was expecting twins with husband Nick Cannon - confessed to being pleasantly surprised by the absence of a backlash from her detractors within the general public.

She told BANG Showbiz: "Obviously I'm very thankful for this moment. Since Nick and I made our announcement, people have been very congratulatory.

"We didn't really want to talk about this yet, but I'm in the public eye and really didn't have a choice. So I'm just thankful I can go through this time and feel a lot of warmth. It's restored my faith in people a bit."

The couple first confirmed that they were expecting a baby back in October.

Balan, Ali Khan 'reunite on new project'

Vidya Balan is to work on a new production alongside Saif Ali Khan.

Balan, who won critical acclaim for her work opposite the actor in Parineeta, will feature with Khan in a new project, reports NDTV.

A source revealed that the two stars would share screen space in Dream Sequence: "Initially, Deepika Padukone was to do the role. The casting of the duo together after Love Aaj Kal had its appeal.

"But the actress begged off when she heard that the chote nawab was having second thoughts and that Abhay Deol would fill in for him."
The project is to release under Balaji Motion pictures and will be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

"The actress, director and producer are keen to work together in this film and are currently working on the dates, " added the source.

Mariah Carey 'enjoyed working with mother'

Mariah Carey has described the "lovely experience" of working with her mother on her latest album, and hopes to record more material with her in the future.

Patricia Carey - who usually performs opera - recorded vocals on her daughter's festive compilation Merry Christmas II You, on the tracks 'O Come All Ye Faithful' and 'Halleluiah Chorus'.

Mariah revealed to People that there may be more duets between the pair in the future: "Many people know that my mother is a trained opera singer, so I guess it was only a matter of time before we both got onto a record together.

"It was a lovely experience being in the studio together, and I'm very happy that I have this documented for the rest of my life."

Is Mariah Carey pregnant with twins?

Pregnant star Mariah Carey referred to her unborn child as 'they' in an upcoming interview with Radio Disney, sparking rumours that she and husband Nick Cannon are expecting twins.

While discussing her new album Merry Christmas II You, the 40-year-old singer revealed she began recording the album after finding out she was pregnant, reports the Daily Mail.

"I just hope that they don''t turn out hating Christmas!" she joked to Radio Disney''s Ernie in a radio interview to be aired on Tuesday.

Carey, who has not revealed her due date, kept her bump well hidden during a performance at New York''s Rockefeller Centre.

Mariah Carey 'in talks to get U.S. 'X Factor' slot over Cheryl Cole'

Mariah Carey is said to be in negotiations to become a judge on The US X Factor, shattering Cheryl Cole's dreams to build her profile in the US.

The 'Vision Of Love' singer is in talks to join the judging panel - ending months of speculation that Cheryl was a main contender for the role.

Mariah, 40, has told show bosses she will take the job if filming dates fit in with her work schedules.

Cowell was reported earlier this month of trying to persuade Fox TV executives that Cheryl was perfect for the show.

"Look, I've said I'd love Cheryl out there but whether it will happen, who knows?" the Mirror quoted him as saying last night.

"Mariah Carey would be an amazing addition to the US show. And she's exactly the right calibre of star that we want for the show.

"I can't say more because it's too early and I can't say. But there will be surprises," he said.

However, a source in the US reveals: "The Fox executives are totally against Cheryl joining the panel.

"Simon has put her forward and is trying to persuade them she's perfect for the job.

"But they're saying that together with her accent being difficult to understand, and nobody knowing who she is, she doesn't have the star qualities to draw in an ­audience.

"They are going to be competing with American Idol's star-studded panel of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and J-Lo, and Cheryl just doesn't cut it compared to them. She's not a name.

"While Simon may want Cheryl he understands Fox's insistence that he delivers a strong panel to bring viewers, and therefore advertising, in and make as much money as they can," the source said.

The source adds: "Mariah Carey's people say she's fully behind the idea and they're very interested in taking talks further. Mariah has already had the initial meeting with Fox so she will more than likely take the spot Simon wanted for Cheryl."

Mariah Carey 'in wheelchair after fall'

Mariah Carey has been spotted at Los Angeles International Airport in a wheelchair after suffering a fall.

The singer was performing in Singapore last weekend when her stiletto shoes caused her to tumble on stage and hurt her ankle, reports E Online.

"Mariah twisted her ankle in Singapore and should have packed more sensible shoes, but she doesn't have any," said her rep Cindi Berger.

"I'm sending her a pair of flats today."

Carey laughed off the incident on Sunday via her Twitter page, writing: "TY SO much to my fans in Singapore!!! Yeah, several hectic moments, (lol!) but I tried to swirl them into festive!

Mariah Carey falls on stage

Mariah Carey has fallen on stage during a gig in Singapore.

The singer - rumoured to be pregnant - was performing to over 100,000 guests at the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix event yesterday.

In a YouTube clip, the 'Obsessed' star is seen singing her hit song 'Make It Happen' when she slips over in her stiletto heels.

Carey was then caught by one of her backing dancers as she told the crowd: "Hold up, I want someone to help me take these shoes off. I wasn't supposed to be wearing them!"

She then continued singing while ushering her assistant to come out on stage and help her remove the shoes.

Carey, who sang a string of her biggest hits at the event, including 'Dreamlover, 'My All' and 'Hero', recently said that she will announce her pregnancy "when the time is right".