Carey vacations with close friend Brett Ratner in France

Pop diva Mariah Carey was spotted relaxing in St Baris, France with her longtime friend and collaborator Brett Ratner.

The pair were photographed waking arm-in-arm through town with another female friend while shopping, reported Us magazine.

Carey, 45, wore a bikini while Ratner went casual in a T-shirt and jeans.

Both have denied any sort of romantic relationship, but they have been spending significantly more time together. Last week, they went out for a dinner date with Courtney Love.