The New Queen of Las Vegas Strip

Mariah Carey is set to have her own Las Vegas residency.
The 38-year-old singer – who released her 11th studio album ‘E=MC2’ earlier
this year – has been offered a $100 million deal to perform every night for
three years at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

A source told America’s Star magazine: “Mariah is one of the most popular
performers around. She could easily become the queen of the Las Vegas
strip.”



If the deal goes ahead, the ‘Touch My Body’ star would be following in the
footsteps of Celine Dion, Cher, Sir Elton John and Bette Midler, who have
all completed residencies in the gambling capital.

Meanwhile, Mariah – who wed Nick Cannon in April after a six-month
relationship – has revealed she is finding married life “quite pleasant”.

She said: “I can have a personal life, and I can have a life making records
and doing whatever other creative things I want to do. Life now is a lot
more enjoyable, and it's preferable, it’s 'quite pleasant' as I like to
say!”

Rock Problems

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's marriage is reportedly on the rocks.

The couple - who tied the knot two months ago following a whirlwind
six-month romance - are said to already be arguing about Mariah's demanding
behaviour.

A source said: "Nick is basically around to attend to her diva-ish ways.
When they were in Hawaii where Mariah was filming the video for 'I'll Be
Lovin' U', Nick dashed off to buy her gifts at Tiffany and Co. and Louis
Vuitton to keep her happy."



When 39-year-old Mariah injured herself during the shoot, Nick was right by
her side.

The source added to America's OK! magazine: "He helped Mariah out of the
pool. She looked like she was going to cry."

Mariah is also reportedly taking control of 27-year-old Nick's career, and
is keen to promote his musical ability with high-profile performances.

An insider said: "Nick had signed on to perform at a sweet-sixteen party
before he and Mariah got married. But now Mariah needs to oversee and
approve his career moves.

"There are no more silly small-time gigs. She wants him to do big venues and
projects. She definitely wears the pants in the relationship."



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Making Babies With The Girl You Love Most

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon will “definitely have kids”.

Nick’s half-brother Reuben Cannon revealed the newlyweds have a “real and honest love” and want to start a family.

He said: “Nick definitely wants kids with Mariah. But I am not sure exactly if now is the time - both of their careers are crazy right now.

“They have a real and honest love. That is what is going to keep them together. He loves her more than any other girl.”



Reuben – who is working on his new solo album – also revealed Nick, 27, was a huge fan of 38-year-old Mariah’s music when he was growing up.

Mariah and Nick made their second public appearance as a married couple at Ellen DeGeneres’ 50th birthday party in California over the weekend.

Other guests at the event – which had a carnival theme, complete with a carousel and stilt-walkers – included lovers Paris Hilton and Benji Madden, Courtney Cox Arquette and her husband David Arquette and Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson.



Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon leaving Gyu-Kaku restaurant in Beverly Hills, California (05/12/08).