Nick Cannon spent years trying to woo Mariah Carey.

The rapper had been smitten with the 'Hero' singer for a long time and did everything he could to try and meet her by letting everyone know his feelings for her.

Mariah Carey was like a teenage best friend to her "Precious" co-star Gabourey Sidibe. The singer-and-actress - who plays a downtrodden social worker in the movie - bonded with Gabourey, 25, between scenes over their shared passion for fashion and hatred over the costumes they had to wear for the film.

Gabourey said: "Mariah and I would sit and talk about fashion and perfume and jewelry. It was like sitting in junior high and talking to your best friend. She hated her wardrobe! We all hated our wardrobe!"

Mariah Carey's husband says Eminem will be punished by God for insulting his wife. Nick Cannon is furious with the rapper for recording the track "The Warning," in which he crudely talks about his brief relationship with Mariah in 2001, and has posted several bible verses on his Twitter page attacking Eminem.

Nick wrote: "Quote of the day, 'Never argue with fools because from a distance people can't tell who is who.'"

John Mayer didn't sing at Michael Jackson's memorial because he isn't as talented as the late 'King of Pop'.

The "Gravity" musician - who performed an instrumental version of Michael's hit 'Human Nature' at the ceremony at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday - decided against tackling the vocals as he didn't want to be compared to Michael.

Spike Lee says every person in the world loved Michael Jackson. The iconic film director - who was friends with the late pop superstar and directed the video for his 1996 hit "They Don't Care About Us" - claims Michael's fame eclipsed that of every other entertainer there has ever been.

He said: "I'm not trying to disrespect anybody, Elvis or Frank Sinatra, but what Michael did globally - there wasn't anybody in the world who did not love Michael Jackson."

Michael Jackson's family were stunned that Diana Ross didn't attend his memorial service.

The "Baby Love" singer - who was appointed guardian of the late star's three children in the event of his mother Katherine's death - decided not to attend yesterday's tribute at Los Angeles' Staples Center, instead sending a letter which was read out by Smokey Robinson, much to the surprise of Michael's family.