Mariah Carey made sure all eyes were on her as she made her entrance at the Essence festival.
The chart-topper, who is known for being something of a diva, pulled out all the stops – having six beefy men carry her out on to the stage on a chaise longue.
Mariah Carey (Donald Traill/AP/PA)
The star was looking uber-glam in a skimpy sparkly dress that flashed plenty of flesh, and some towering heels.
Mariah, 46, later slipped into a pink bustier as she treated the audience at the gig in New Orleans to a string of her hits.
When @MariahCarey hits the stage! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 #EssenceFest pic.twitter.com/Z0Dn6eDSdH
— ESSENCE Festival (@essencefest) July 3, 2016
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