The music industry is abuzz with the confirmation of Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka’s breakup after swirling rumors for the past few days. The iconic singer and her dancer beau had been in a relationship since 2016, but recent events have indicated that their romance has come to an end.
Suspicions among fans arose when Tanaka was conspicuously absent from Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas One and All!” tour that kicked off in November. The absence of her longtime partner raised questions and fueled speculation about the state of their relationship.
Page Six, a reputable source for celebrity news, confirmed the news on a Wednesday, citing an inside source who pointed to their significant 14-year age gap as a contributing factor in their breakup. Tanaka, aged 40, expressed a strong desire to start a family, according to the insider. “That’s not where she is at,” the source added, referring to Mariah Carey, who is 54 years old and already has two children, 12-year-old twins named Moroccan and Monroe, from her previous marriage to Nick Cannon.
Another source shared with the outlet that Tanaka, who initially began his career as a dancer for Carey in 2006 before their romantic involvement, had been yearning to establish his own life, possibly separate from the superstar’s world.
While the exact timing of their breakup remains undisclosed, the last public sighting of the couple goes back to March, as reported by Page Six. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Carey and Tanaka have gone their separate ways. In 2017, they experienced a previous breakup but eventually reunited shortly thereafter.
Amidst the news of her breakup with Bryan Tanaka, Mariah Carey took to Instagram to share a heartwarming gallery of photos. These photos were part of a collaboration post with the White House, featuring Carey alongside President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, her children, Moroccan and Monroe, were also present on this special occasion.
Captioning the post, Carey wrote, “Last week I had the pleasure of meeting President Biden & Vice President Harris at the White House to ring in the holiday season!” The shared pictures showed the Carey family donning radiant smiles as they reveled in the festive decor at the White House. The photos were taken in the East Room, where a portrait of George Washington proudly hung beside a beautifully adorned Christmas tree.
As Mariah Carey embarks on this new chapter in her life, her fans and supporters continue to extend their well-wishes and support. While the world watches her next moves, one thing remains certain: Mariah Carey is determined to spread holiday cheer and embrace the festive spirit, no matter the circumstances.
