''Believe me, diva is not a new term for me,'' Mariah told Smash Hits magazine.

''I was a total glamour queen as a little girl. I have pictures of myself as a six-year-old lying on the beach posing in a bikini. The funniest thing is that I signed one of the photos like I was already a celebrity!''

The singer also revealed she made a fash splash in designer Gucci heels during a poolside video shoot - because she can now afford to trash as many pairs as she likes.

''Money can't buy you happiness. It can get you good shoes though - in the video for 'Honey' I was swimming in Gucci pumps!''

Surely Jimmy Choo flippers are the in thing this season, darling?