Mariah Carey slams reports she is feuding with Jennifer Lopez

Pop diva Mariah Carey has denied rumors that she is feuding with Jennifer Lopez.

The singer vehemently denied claims that she said she would rather "be on stage with a pig" than duet with Jennifer, insisting the remarks are "sad" and a "complete untruth".

Mariah told People magazine: "This is just some Internet gossip and it's pathetic that people actually entertain the thought that this could be real. This is another sad example of two strong women being pitted against each other."

Meanwhile, Carey, 37, has blasted her infamous diva reputation.

The "One Sweet Day" singer - who has been regularly criticized for having seemingly diva-like habits, insists the label is completely unfair and untrue.

She said: "I am baffled, shocked and appalled when I am called a diva. I've never done one diva-ish thing in my life. The actual definition of a diva is a woman who sings well.

"The secondary definition is a woman who is difficult to deal with. I hope I am the first, but I really don't think I am the second. I don't believe I am truly nasty and act in a bad way."