Mariah Carey's husband has called Eminem a "homophobic has-been." Nick Cannon is upset over the song "Bagpipes From Baghdad" on Eminem's latest album "Relapse," which suggests Mariah - who briefly dated the controversial rapper - should split up with him.

He wrote on his blog: "Not only has his music not evolved, but also homeboy is still obsessed with my wife. The same female that wouldn't let him get to second base from 8 years ago."

Mariah Carey is suffering from insomnia. The singer is struggling to get to sleep at night and has taken to watching her husband Nick Cannon doze peacefully while she is wide awake.

She wrote on her Twitter page: "I just finished working out. Whooo! Quite naturally, 'its 5am and I still can't sleep'(sung like 'crybaby' from 'Rainbow' 99)lol Who's up?"

Mariah Carey's husband bought her a dog as an anniversary present. Nick Cannon treated the singer to a Jack Russell terrier as an early present ahead of their one-year wedding anniversary in May.

The actor-and-rapper said: "I got her a short-haired Jack Russell terrier - a girl named Cha-Cha. She's eight weeks."

Mariah Carey's husband says he's "not worthy" of appearing on her records. The singer's spouse Nick Cannon jokes he doesn't want to jeopardize his wife's phenomenally successful career by collaborating with her.

He said: "I am not worthy of being on a Mariah Carey record. Please, we're going to try to keep her career soaring. I can't even step into the studio with that woman. She is incredible."

Mariah Carey has reportedly been buying baby items. The singer - who is said to have made an offer on a $125 million French Chatreau-style mansion in Los Angeles - has sparked rumors she is expecting a girl after splashing out $200,000 on items including a pink crib and highchair.

She has also consulted an interior decorator for advice on styling a nursery.

Nick Cannon wants to give his wife Mariah Carey a "bald eagle." The U.S. rapper - who married the "Touch My Body" singer last April - has revealed he is planning to give his wife a surprise gift for her 39th birthday on Friday.

But Mariah might be in for a shock, because as well being an endangered species, a "bald eagle" is also a slang term for someone with shaved pubic hair.