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Friday, May 2, 2008

Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon's Marriage Is Official

Friday, May 2, 2008 0

A family member of Nick Cannon has confirmed that the 27 year-old actor/rapper did marry R&B diva Mariah Carey.

Linda Cannon, an alleged Cannon family member, told E! Nick informed her of the news, "Yes, we know. He called us and told us all about it," she stated. "We are happy for him. If that is what he wants, then we are happy for him."

She added, "I'm not going to give you any details, but we are happy for him."

Speculation began earlier this week and was fueled when Mariah, 39 was spotted wearing an engagement ring similar to the one Cannon gave his ex-fiancée and Victoria Secret model, Selita Ebanks. Ironically, Cannon also plays Mariah's love interest in the video for her latest single, "Bye Bye."

According to Latina magazine, the pair wed on Wednesday (Apr. 30) in a "very impulsive ceremony." Rapper Da Brat, a long time friend of Mariah is said to have been in attendance.

This marks the second marriage for Carey who wed Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola in 1993. Their marriage lasted five years. Cannon has never been married before and called off his engagement to Selita Ebanks last year.

Snoop Dogg Banned From UK...Again?

The British government has filed a second appeal to stop the international superstar rapper Snoop Dogg from entering the country.

According to BBC News, the UK Border Agency plans to overturn the decision made during a January immigration hearing which gave Snoop Dogg (born Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.) clearance to enter the country. The trial stems from an April 2006 altercation at Heathrow Airport, that allegedly involved the rapper.

Snoop was initially denied a visa in March 2006 while on tour. In January, an immigration judge said he found no evidence that the Long Beach rapper was responsible for any public disorder and the Doggfather was given clearance to enter the UK.

The UK Border Agency says the immigration judge made a "material error in law" during the first hearing.

"We maintain that the immigration judge in the initial hearing made a material error in law," a UK Border Agency spokesperson said. "There has been no change in the facts that led to Mr. Broadus being denied a visa. We stand by that initial decision."

"We will continue to oppose the entry to the UK of individuals where we believe there may be a risk to the public."

In related news, Snoop was refused entry into Australia last September for failing a character test. He was unable to co-host the MTV Australian Video Music Awards.