Mariah Carey stuns in a figure-hugging black crochet dress and boots as she departs her hotel in London - after her diva demands at Capital's Summertime Ball were revealed

Mariah Carey looked nothing short of sensational as she departed her hotel in London on Tuesday after performing her first UK show in six years at Capital's Summertime Ball.
The American singer, 56, showcased her enviable figure in a black crochet midi dress, which featured long sleeves and a matching slip dress underneath.
The Fantasy hitmaker added inches to her height with a pair of black knee-high leather boots.
To complete her look, she further accessorised with a pair of sparkly black shades and styled her blonde locks in a voluminous blowout.
The beauty appeared in high spirits as she smiled and waved for the cameras while security escorted her to her car.
It comes after Mariah's extravagant backstage demands during Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium were revealed.
The self-confessed diva took to the iconic London stage alongside the likes of Rita Ora and Will Smith for what was her first UK show in a whopping six years.
Speaking on the red carpet, Capital Radio's Siân Welby, 38, let slip that the hitmaker had 'totally changed' her dressing room ahead of her performance.
She told The Sun: 'We will do what we're told. When it comes to Mariah, she is the boss.
'She's changed the whole dressing room to just be called Mimi's World. Doesn't even have Capital branding anymore. It's all her zone.'
In comparison, co-host Chris Stark added: 'Will Smith, by the way, is the most chilled, like he's just wandering around. He was in catering. He just went and sat himself down and got himself some food.'
MailOnline has contacted Mariah's reps for comment.
Last year, MailOnline revealed how the star was living up to her diva reputation during her Christmas Time tour, according to sources who claimed she was 'being so extra.'
Members of production were 'asked not to speak or take photos with her' - while the star reportedly decreed that she would not embark on the tour with any 'unattractive dancers.'
To complete her look, she further accessorised with a pair of sparkly black shades and styled her blonde locks in a voluminous blowout
The beauty appeared in high spirits as she got escorted to her car by security
'Mariah is just being so extra this year,' an insider told DailyMail.com.
'She is getting paid an insane amount of money. Rehearsals started at the end of September as she wants it to be the grandest tour yet.
'One of her requests was that her main backup dancers are all "hot" men. She did not want any unattractive dancers.'
Elsewhere, the star made it clear that she doesn't care about costs after demanding a full glam squad for early rehearsals.
The insider continued: 'She also requested hair and makeup for the rehearsals.
'Everyone who is directly involved in the production has been asked not to speak to Mariah or take photos with her.'
During her set at Capital's Summertime Ball, Mariah showed off her incredible physique in a figure-hugging black mini playsuit with black tights.
Mariah closed the ball and kicked off her setlist with her 1995 hit Fantasy before Emotions and Hero.
The diva then serenaded the crowd with Always Be My Baby as well as Type Dangerous, Touch My Body, and It's Like That.
The All I Want For Christmas singer brought the Summertime Ball to a close with her 2005 single We Belong Together.
Reacting to her live performance, Mariah was showered in praise by fans who claimed it was her 'best vocals in years'.
Taking to social media, one concert-goer said: 'Mariah at the #SummerTimeBall - best live vocals from her in years…and hit after hit after hit. Bring on Brighton Pride.'
A second posted: 'Mariah killed it at the #Summertimeball looking and sounding incredible.'

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