Mariah Carey drops in on Fame Academy

Mariah Carey's been giving advice to the Fame Academy students as they recorded backing vocals to her new single.

She dropped in at the Academy to hold a masterclass with all the wannabes.

They spent the class adding their vocals to her song Through The Rain.

Carey acted as producer during the session.

She told the students "Don't be afraid to sing out loud" and to "sing along with the melody."