Mariah Carey was recently given an unexpected gift of over $5million in diamonds. The jewels arrived before her sell-out concert in New York, last Wednesday.
The pop beauty was preparing to greet 20,000 fans in Madison Square Garden when a special envoy arrived, dispatched by Prince Azim, the son of the Sultan of Brunei.
"We were sent by private jet to deliver this gift," a representative of the 24-year-old, who's third in line to the Sultanate, announced - as he presented an eight-carat flawless diamond and platinum necklace and matching ring.
Overjoyed by the gift, the singer, who has sold more than 100 million records, channeled her pleasure into a fabulous show.
Her amazing set featured 18 hits and guest appearances from rap moguls Diddy and Jay-Z, who was so impressed by the diva's glass shattering vocals that he bowed down to Mariah on stage.
Highlights included “Fly like a Bird,” featuring a full gospel choir, and “Dream Lover,” which was dedicated to rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard who died following a drugs overdose in 2004.
Meantime, the generous superstar was so thrilled to be back in her home city she splashed out $60,000 on Cristal champagne for her family and friends at an exclusive aftershow bash. More than 150 revellers, including her brother Morgan and former opera singer mum Patricia, helped Mariah celebrate her triumph.
