bigted Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Reports: Mariah Carey marries actor Nick Cannon By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK - Nick Cannon is cast as Mariah Carey's lover in her new video - but has the superstar diva given the young actor a considerably bigger role in real life? According to several published reports, Carey, 38, married Cannon, 27, on Wednesday. Neither Carey's publicist nor Cannon's manager returned requests from The Associated Press for comment. If the pair did indeed wed, it would be a whirlwind romance. Word that the two were seeing each other first surfaced in the last few weeks. Last Saturday, Carey was seen sporting a huge diamond ring on her finger at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her movie, "Tennessee," in which she plays a waitress. Cannon was at her side at the party. Speculation swirled that the couple were engaged. Latina.com was first to report that the two got married, at Carey's home in the Bahamas. Friday's New York Post also had the pair wed and E! Online quoted a relative of Cannon's as saying that he called his family and confirmed the news. "He called us and told us all about it. We are happy for him. If that is what he wants then we are happy for him," Linda Cannon, identified simply as a family member, was quoted telling E! People magazine's Web site reported Friday that Carey had obtained a marriage license in the island of Eleuthera, in the Bahamas, where she has an estate. Cannon has put out a rap album, but is best known for his role in the movie "Drumline" and a Nickelodeon TV series (yes, Nickelodeon - Cannon is 11 years Carey's junior). He's featured in Carey's upcoming video for "Bye Bye." While Carey and Cannon (or is it the Cannons?) were playing coy, the famed jeweler Jacob & Co. was quick to publicize its apparent role in the reputed union with a press release touting the ring Cannon reportedly gave her. The release described it as "crafted from platinum and features a square emerald cut fancy light pink diamond as the center stone surrounded by 58 intense pink diamonds and two half moon diamonds on each side. "The total carat weight of the ring - center stone is 10 carats - is a jaw-dropping 17 carats with a value of $2.5 million." Cannon does have experience with engagement rings. The actor, who has previously romanced singer Christina Milian and voluptuous reality star Kim Kardashian, last year gave a 15-carat stone to Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks as he proposed in grand fashion - on the Jumbotron in New York's Times Square. Cameras were flashing as she said yes. They split just a few months later. The Carey-Cannon match is already getting considerably more ink, leaving some to wonder whether it's a publicity stunt: After all, she's just released a No. 1 album ("EMC2" is on the top of the charts), and he has at least four movies due out this year. But then again, Carey is one of the most successful artists in music, and hardly needs a marriage to get her attention: She's already scored a No. 1 hit off the album with "Touch My Body." This would be Cannon's first marriage but Carey's second. She famously wed top music executive Tommy Mottola in an extravagant wedding in 1993. They had a bitter divorce in 1998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I read this. It's hard 2 imagin them as a couple...much less married so soon. I think that it could work tho.' I guess we'll find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I heard it too. I don't know..I don't believe it's true but if it is congratulations to them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon20 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 It'll work out allright......for a couple of years max. Man Cannon is one lucky SOB. Mariah is like a goddess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 awww man, thats sad... Nick Cannon? I mean, cmon Mariah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Tiger Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I hope their divorce goes well. God Blessa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Man Cannon is one lucky SOB. nuff said :yeahthat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnazz Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 A little piece of me just died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 more than a piece. I mean, nick cannon? for god sakes Mariah! its like marrying the skinny dude from the movie the new guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 i dunno i wouldnt say no to Nick Cannon. Hes got some muscles under there. But then im not really in the same league as Mariah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Julie, thats sad to hear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3cookies Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 (edited) wow. I don't know what to say about this, but congratulatins to both of them. I would like 2 think Nick and Meriah made a sound decisions to marry based on somethin deeper that what the public sees,.. an since Nick Cannon swept her up off her feet like that, then he must be doing something right.. and her too. I dont think we are in a place to judge them, but its does get close to that line of publicity stunt with her album in the picture nearby ... hope it works with the age difference. I tried that b4 ,and it was good in the beginning, but .. not a pleasant ending for me... good experience tho. lol xo, cookie Edited May 4, 2008 by 3cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3cookies Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I know right???! LOL :paperbag: xo, cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I hope their divorce goes well. God Blessa! :haha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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