Mariah Carey's husband has bought her a $1.5 million ski chalet. Nick Cannon - who married the "Touch My Body" singer in April - splashed out on the five-bedroom property in Aspen, Colorado, as an early Christmas present for the 38-year-old star.

A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Nick is clearly still in the honeymoon phase. He's shocked all their pals by going out of his way to nab Mariah this beautiful sanctuary."

Mariah Carey refuses to drink champagne because it is "fattening". The 38-year-old singer - who married Nick Cannon in a secret ceremony in April - was offered a glass of the sparkling alcoholic beverage as she appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' US TV talk show, but refused the drink because of its calorie content. When Ellen, who was attempting to prove Mariah is expecting her first child, said: "Let's just toast with Champagne", Mariah replied: "It's just fattening.

Mariah Carey has bought her great-aunt a house. The "Touch My Body" singer decided to purchase the San Miguel, Venezuela, property after her relative fell behind on her rental payments.

The 67-year-old woman owed $1,500 in unpaid rent and so asked Mariah for help.

Mariah Carey will travel to the World Music Awards on a $16,000 private flight.

The singer is appearing on U.K. TV talent show "The X Factor" on Saturday night so organizers have chartered the special plane to get her to the 20th annual ceremony in Monaco which takes place on Sunday.