Mariah Carey has been a phenomenon ever since launching her self-titled smash debut in 1990.

Throughout the 90s, her mixture of glossy ballads and Hip-Hop inspired pop, notched up a record 17 US number 1 singles, making her the most successful female vocalist of the decade. Plus she's gorgeous.

It would be easy to say that things had always been easy for Mimi, but a very public breakdown in 2001, followed by a poorly received film appearance and associated album, lead to her being dropped from her label.

Then, in 2005, when the 90s were becoming retro, she returned with a bang and The Emancipation of Mimi. A Grammy followed and the album became the biggest seller of the year.

Rumours are circulating about a new studio album one the way, and while she's even getting decent reviews for her acting, we can't help but wonder whether the survivor from Long Island has a long life in her yet

Mariah Carey Day runs on Tuesday March 27, with the following:

1pm: Top 10 Mariah Carey
2pm: Cribs: Mariah Carey
8pm: The Truth with Mariah Carey
9pm: Cribs: Mariah Carey