MIRIAH'S MIRACLE SLIM-DOWN

Between a bitter breakup with James Packer, a string of screechy, shambolic performances and umpteen unflattering outfits, it’s been a rough few years for Mariah Carey. But the songstress is celebrating a new album and a bodacious new bod! Mimi — who reportedly underwent gastricsleeve surgery a year ago, wasn’t shy about showing off her slim new shape while out and about recently with boytoy beau Brian Tanaka. “She’s feeling confident and sexier than ever — and she swears this time it’s for good!” dishes a pal, but notes that even with a doctor’s help, the 48-year-old had to make major revisions: “It’s taken a

loves food, but she’s learned to control her emotional eating.” But some things will never change… “Don’t get me wrong,” laughed the insider. “She’s still a major diva—but she’s a happier one!”★