Mariah Carey looked radiant and happy as she showed off her curves in a blue Valentino dress with a daring neckline on the red carpet of the Oscars last night.Despite not being nominated for her role in the film Precious, she caught the attention of reporters by telling them that 'something special' was about to happen, but not saying what.
Could the singer, 39, and husband Nick Cannon be expecting the pitter patter of tiny feet? We'll have to wait and see. One thing's for sure, the singer has been looking a lot curvier of late...
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
Feb 2010 - ring has gone for good
Cheryl arrives at London Heathrow after a week's stay in LA. Protected by a burly body guard, her trilby hat, dark shades and leather jacket aren't a good enough disguise to escape the waiting photographers. Most tellingly of all, Cheryl is snapped without her wedding ring as she confirms that she and Ashley have split.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
Feb 2010 - cocktail ring replaces wedding band
Cheryl escapes the country as more women step forward to reveal details of Ashely's alleged infidelity. Arriving at LA airport looking thinner than ever in a washed out grey ensemble and large sunglasses, her £160,000 diamond wedding band has gone, replaced by a large cocktail ring.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
Feb 2010 - brave face at the Brits
The show must go on... Cheryl braves the storm to perform at the Brit Awards - ironically singing Fight For This Love. Looking fierce in a black hood and leather boots, the singer channels her anger into a high-energy dance routine. Something tells us those boots were made for walking.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
Jan 2010 - celebrating at TV Awards
Cheryl celebrates The X Factor's triumph as Most Popular Talent Show at The National Television Awards. Wearing a glamorous grey Stephane Rolland gown, Cheryl was seen laughing and smiling with the newly pregnant Dannii Minogue - no doubt looking forward to the day she'll be a mum.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
Jan 2010 - Party couple enjoy happier times
Cheryl wears a Julien MacDonald dress while Ashley cuts a dashing figure in black as they leave Gary Barlow's 10th wedding anniversary bash in London.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
2009 - flawless style
From fashion crash-and-burn to Audrey Hepburn, Cheryl is a classy looking lady. Looking back over her years spent in tracksuits and lycra we never thought we'd be looking to the former Miss Tweedy for style tips but it seems at last, she's hit the fashion jackpot - and we like it!
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
2009 - fearless fashionista
In February last year Cheryl stepped out in a '60s inspired dress embellished with white flowers, red vamp lippy and a mass of tumbling curls. Fashionistas and designers sat goggle-eyed as they watched the transformation from chav to chic complete.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
2008 - beauty and the Brits
Bringing a hint of rock chic to a ladylike look, Cheryl teams a body con dress with a black leather biker jacker. Magenta lipstick, a canary yellow dress and vintage belt for the 2008 Brit awards illustrates a newly bold attitude to style and shows off some hard earned fashion stripes.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
2008 - the X-factor
The newly appointed X-factor judge left negotiations looking confident and sleek, strolling past paps with an easy smile. Rocking Raybans and laid-back tailoring, Cheryl channels a powerful look but keeps it casual and unintimidating with a simple white vest.
Cheryl Cole: Life before and after Ashley
2007 - in the mix
With the highlights and hair extensions brushed aside for the moment, the newly slinky and sultry singer mixed up her style opting for a bob with bangs and plunging necklines in 2007 before settling on her signature style.
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