To the glitz and glamour of the Oscars red carpet last night, Mariah Carey added a touch of intrigue by hinting that she was pregnant.

Looking radiant, the 39-year-old told reporters that 'something special' was about to happen but refused to elaborate further.

The singer, who was not nominated but appeared in the film Precious, wore a blue Valentino dress with.

A plunging neckline and revealing side slit that showed off her voluptuous curves. The singer was among a host of stars to attend the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday night.