Nick Cannon's family confirms wedding

LOS ANGELES, May 2 (UPI) -- A relative of Nick Cannon has confirmed the U.S. actor married singer Mariah Carey this week.

Family member Linda Cannon told E! News the couple wed but offered little other information.

"Yes, we know," she said. "He called us and told us all about it. We are happy for him. If that is what he wants then we are happy for him. ... I'm not going to give you any details but we are happy for him."

Latina magazine reported Thursday that the pair had wed in a small ceremony Wednesday. Subsequent media reports said the nuptials took place at Carey's new home in the Bahamas.

A representative for jeweler Jacob & Co. told E! Online Cannon paid $2.5 million for the 17-carat ring Carey recently was seen wearing on her left hand.

Usmagazine.com said Carey, 38, and Cannon, 27, started dating when he directed the music video for her song "Bye Bye" in late March.