Mariah Carey believes her breakdown was a major "breakthrough" in her life. The singer, who was hospitalized in 2001 after suffering from "exhaustion," is convinced she needed to hit "rock bottom" to sort her life out.

She told Interview magazine: "I consider the breakdown a breakthrough. I needed to hit rock bottom. I needed to understand the cost of pushing so hard, fighting so hard against the system. But was I out of control at that moment? Yes."

Jessica Alba caught herpes from an ex-boyfriend, it has been claimed.

The 'Fantastic Four' star - recently voted FHM's Sexiest Woman Alive 2007 - previously dated New York Yankees baseball star Derek Jeter and during their relationship she allegedly contracted the sexually transmitted disease.

Mariah Carey has apologized for neglecting her fans.

The 'Glitter' star posted a voice message on her website telling fans she has been working for "20 billion hours" to get her new album out by the end of the year.

Eminem will lift the lid on his alleged fling with Mariah Carey on his new album, it has been reported. The rapper claims to have had a brief sexual relationship with the diva in 2001 and has mocked her ever since. He now plans to reveal intimate details of the affair on his latest album.

A source told America's OK! magazine: "There is more than one track that goes into really specific, intimate detail about what went on between Em and Mariah."

Latin superstar Thalia has announced she is pregnant with her first child. The sultry singer - who is married to Mariah Carey's ex-husband Tommy Mottola - is expecting a baby girl.

The 35-year-old revealed the joyous news on her official website. A statement read, "Yes, it's confirmed! Thalia is expecting her first baby, who will be born in a few months.

Jay-Z may be sorting through many more Rihanna admirers since she has the "Legs of a Goddess."

The singing starlet has been named Gillette's Venus Breeze spokesperson in its "Legs of a Goddess" campaign, taking over from the likes of Mariah Carey.