Mariah Carey, 55, Sparks Dating Rumours with Anderson .Paak, 38

As the new year approaches, romance may be in the air for Mariah Carey, the celebrated Queen of Christmas. The iconic singer, aged 55, has sparked dating rumors after being seen holding hands with acclaimed rapper Anderson .Paak, who is 38.

Mariah, known for her hit song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', is currently single, having ended a long-term relationship with choreographer Bryan Tanaka last December. The couple was together for seven years, and their breakup was confirmed by Tanaka through an emotional Instagram post.

The sighting that raised eyebrows occurred at Catch Steak in Aspen, Colorado, where Mariah and Anderson appeared to enjoy a romantic dinner together. The pop superstar was elegantly dressed in a beautiful ankle-length, fur-lined tweed jacket paired with a matching skirt and knee-high brown boots. Anderson complemented her look with a simple black jacket.

After their dinner, the duo left the restaurant separately, which added fuel to the speculation about their relationship status. It is still unclear how the two met, but they likely crossed paths in the music industry. Anderson .Paak, whose real name is Brandon Park Anderson, has received significant recognition in his career, winning eight Grammy Awards, including one for Best R&B Performance for his collaboration on the song 'Leave the Door Open'.

Mariah Carey recently wrapped up her month-long Christmas tour with a festive performance in New York City. She is also set to perform during the live-streamed NFL game on Christmas Day, which will be available on Netflix.

If Mariah and Anderson are indeed dating, it would mark her first public romance since her relationship with Bryan Tanaka ended. Tanaka had been absent during Mariah’s Christmas tour, leading to the announcement of their split. In his post, he reflected on their time together with heartfelt words about gratitude and respect.

Mariah's romantic past includes her high-profile marriages. She first married music executive Tommy Mottola from 1993 to 1998, a time she later described as feeling like a 'prisoner'. In 2008, she wed TV host Nick Cannon, with whom she shares twins Moroccan and Monroe. Their separation occurred in 2014, and they agreed to maintain shared custody of their children.

This year has been particularly challenging for Mariah, having tragically lost her mother and sister on the same day in August. She expressed her feelings of gratitude for spending time with her mother before her passing, while also requesting respect for her privacy during this difficult time.

Looking ahead, there are also plans to adapt Mariah Carey’s bestselling memoir into a film directed by Lee Daniels. Mariah has shared updates about the project, showing enthusiasm and a sense of control over its direction.

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