birthday bashes

It's a CRAZY week for celebrity birthdays. Many need absolutely NO introduction. Without further adieu, break out the cake and candles.

Celebrating her 20th anniversary on the hit parade, Mariah Carey turns 40.



Aretha Franklin, the Queen Of Soul, sails into her 68th year.



The legendary Elton John is 63 as he starts up the engines on another world tour. Here's one of my favorite EJ hits.



Diana Ross, a supreme diva, is 66 this year.



And Steven Tyler, Aerosmith's gangly front man, still rockin' at 62 years old.