THE only fans MARIAH CAREY wants near her are the ones blowing in her hair
on stage.
I’ve learned the legendary diva has banned gig-goers from making any physical
contact with her whatsoever during costly meet-and-greet sessions on her
Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour.
Despite shelling out more than £500 for the sold-out VIP packages, which got
you a tour laminate, souvenir gift and photo opportunity with Mimi, once in
the presence of their idol her British devotees have been ordered by
security staff to keep their hands — and lips — firmly to themselves.
A source said: “There were strict instructions for fans. No kissing,
touching, grabbing or hugging Mariah. She was allowed to touch fans but they
were told by bodyguards they weren’t to touch her.
“It’s crazy that fans are paying that much money to meet Mariah just to be
told they can’t even give her a hug.
“But still, everyone has been very respectful of the rule so far.
“Most of them are just so excited to meet Mariah they haven’t cared too much
about the fact they have to keep their distance. But a few fans have been
grumbling that it’s a bit unfair.”
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Last week I revealed the American singer sent her minions out to an Asda
supermarket in Glasgow at 3am to buy Disney DVDs for her twins Monroe and
Moroccan, suggesting they’ve inherited her knack for diva demands.
Fortunately daughter Monroe also takes after her mum’s musical talents too,
according to the superstar.
Speaking about the tot’s singing talents, Mariah said: “She was singing last
night with her friend. I can tell she has a really good ear — she can mimic
what I can do.
“But she’s only four-and-a-half and it’s not fair for me to push it on her, so
I am allowing her to be who she is.
“At the moment, she would rather just be silly with it.”
I for one love that Mariah is one of the few stars who not only accepts their
diva reputation but actually revels in it.
She’s one of the last divas left and her antics are a breath of fresh air
compared to some of the current crop of pop stars.
Here’s hoping she never changes.
Tay legs it to Reese’s big bash
THE latest recruit to TAYLOR SWIFT’s mighty squad appears to be
Oscar-winning actress REESE WITHERSPOON.
Taylor performed a private gig for Reese’s 40th birthday party on Saturday
night in Hollywood, suggesting they’re either good pals or a juicy cheque
was involved.
Guests at the bash included JENNIFER ANISTON, KATE HUDSON, NICOLE
KIDMAN, ROBERT DOWNEY JR and MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY. Just a
low-key one then. . .
This meant a busy weekend for Taylor, who spent Friday night supporting
boyfriend CALVIN HARRIS who was DJing at MGM Grand’s Hakkasan
nightclub in Las Vegas.
I hope in between all this partying she is finding some time to record new
music.
I’m definitely ready for the follow up to 1989.
Noel is aiming for an Oscar
NOEL GALLAGHER may have six Brit Awards and nine No1 albums under his
belt but he wants more silverware for his mantlepiece in the form of an
Oscar.
The former OASIS man wants to write a film soundtrack, just like
British counterparts ADELE and SAM SMITH, and also finally bag
a US No1 album.
He said: “ It would be nice to have a No1 album in the United States. I have
had two albums that got to No2. It would be nice if I was nominated for a
Grammy and won one, or write a song for a film which would win me an Oscar.”
No pressure then.
But Noel has revealed that the real reason he wants American success is to
make wife Sara MacDonald smile.
He said: “I could take my wife to the Academy Awards and she can see that she
is more beautiful than any actress.”
The former hellraiser must be going soft in his old age . . .
Bieb turqs it too far
MY long-running campaign to persuade JUSTIN BIEBER to ditch his dodgy
fashion style is yet to pay off.
The singer has earned my Just Bin It stamp yet again for his latest effort – a
blinding turquoise hoody and matching sand chinos and shoes.
Justin was pictured with stains down his top as he arrived at a Hollywood
restaurant on Saturday evening.
I’m surprised they let him in.
Tom wants a reunion
THE WANTED are finally getting back together two years after their
split – but it is not for a reunion gig.
The boy band are set to be ushers at TOM PARKER’s wedding after he
became the first member of the group to get engaged.
Tom popped the question to his long-term girlfriend, actress KELSEY HARDWICK
with a meticulously planned proposal which took him three months to prepare.
He revealed: “I feel like the happiest man in the world. There was a trail of
rose petals leading to the TV where I’d set up a montage of all our pictures
from the day we met until now.
“I was crying my eyes out at this point. Then at the end it said, ‘Here’s to
the next chapter. Turn around’.
“And when she turned around I was down on one knee.
“I literally could not get my words out, I was so overcome with emotion.
I’d love the boys to be ushers.”
Tom might be aiming slightly high with his guest list for the nuptials
however, with plans to invite JUSTIN BIEBER and the BECKHAMS,
who he first met when The Wanted performed at Romeo’s tenth birthday party.
He said in Hello! mag: “I love David, Victoria and the kids.”
But I have a feeling they might be busy that day.
No need to say you’re sorry, John
HE is the UK’s biggest young film star so it was only a matter of time until JOHN
BOYEGA found himself in his first spot of bother.
The Star Wars actor was forced to apologise on Saturday after he received
backlash for his acceptance speech for the Best Male gong at the Screen
Nation Awards. John aired his thoughts on the Hollywood race row and said:
“I’m talking to the blacks. To complain about what is going on is not going
to benefit us.
“Be the change you want to be. Be the change. And continue and focus.”
Unfortunately, many fans interpreted his remark to mean that black people
should stop highlighting the diversity problem.
After abuse online, John admitted his words had come out the wrong way. He
tweeted: “I was full of emotion receiving the award and just wanted to say
that there was work to be done.”
Like John, I know how it feels to be on the receiving end of abuse from
Twitter’s keyboard warriors.
He doesn’t need to say sorry.
Feeling a little fuzzy, Gigi?
EVEN supermodels get hungover, judging by this snap of GIGI HADID.
The US beauty hid her eyes with a pair of the world’s largest sunglasses and
wrapped up in a huge white fur coat yesterday after a night out with sister BELLA.
The pair went partying in West Hollywood on Saturday and were pictured holding
hands in their glad rags outside A-list hotspot The Nice Guy.
Her downbeat look at LAX airport the next morning suggested it had been a late
night.
Gigi’s mood was worsened by the death
of her beloved pet cat, who she paid tribute to yesterday by sharing a
pic of her and boyfriend ZAYN MALIK cuddled up to it.