Mariah Carey has been bitten by the love bug in a serious way.
Since calling it quits with fiancé James Packer, Mimi has embarked on a new romantic journey with 33-year-old choreographer Bryan Tanaka.
Look back at the lovebirds’ most important moments so far - and decide for yourself if they really could belong together.
Tanaka toured with Carey in 2006
Their love story may just be beginning, but Tanaka and Carey have been linked professionally for a decade. Now the star’s creative director, Tanaka took the stage with Carey as a backup dancer on her 2006 Adventures of Mimi tour.
Their love story may just be beginning, but Tanaka and Carey have been linked professionally for a decade. Now the star’s creative director, Tanaka took the stage with Carey as a backup dancer on her 2006 Adventures of Mimi tour.
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“Something connected with us back in the day and there was just a mutual admiration,” Tanaka told E! News
about his early work with Carey. “She saw something in me that I
actually didn’t recognize at first, from that it was over. It was set in
history that we were gonna be connected some way, some how.”
In 2014 Instagram post, Tanaka expressed his gratitude toward the singer, saying, “She has always supported me and been so kind.”
Carey’s now-former fiancé was allegedly jealous of Tanaka
It is believed that Packer was concerned about Carey’s closeness to Tanaka prior to the end of their engagement. According to reports, the Australian billionaire even confronted Tanaka after he showed up to Carey’s Las Vegas show despite not being able to perform due to an injury. Packer allegedly banned the dancer from the Caesars Palace show during the incident.
It is believed that Packer was concerned about Carey’s closeness to Tanaka prior to the end of their engagement. According to reports, the Australian billionaire even confronted Tanaka after he showed up to Carey’s Las Vegas show despite not being able to perform due to an injury. Packer allegedly banned the dancer from the Caesars Palace show during the incident.
There
is speculation that some of Packer’s jealousy stemmed from an onstage
lap dance Carey gave Tanaka in May to (jokingly) help his injured knee.
“That moment when I got to go on stage for a second, it was a special
moment in time for Mariah and myself. I felt like no one really
understood what I was going through and just to get that little extra
love from Mariah... I’m not gonna lie it made me feel a lot better,”
Tanaka said of the dance on Mariah’s World.
Tanaka, Carey and the rest of the crew spent a lot of off-duty time together while on tour
By the looks of Tanaka’s Instagram account, he and the rest of The Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour crew enjoyed quality time with Carey when not working on the show. In Paris, he and fellow dancer Anthony Burrell watched the Eiffel Tower light up, with Carey by their side.
By the looks of Tanaka’s Instagram account, he and the rest of The Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour crew enjoyed quality time with Carey when not working on the show. In Paris, he and fellow dancer Anthony Burrell watched the Eiffel Tower light up, with Carey by their side.
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Tanaka spent time with the superstar in a DJ booth and on her jet, and the group enjoyed a safari during the African leg of the tour as well. The smooth mover also made an appearance at Carey’s Halloween party during a break from shows.
Tanaka was also a part of many of Carey’s official tour engagements: He appeared with her in her Complex cover photo shoot and fed her grapes as she lounged in a bathtub with Jimmy Kimmel.
Tanaka helped her enjoy a post-breakup night out
Shortly after news broke that Carey and Packer had ended their engagement, the singer gathered a group of friends, including Tanaka, for a night out in Malibu. At the time, a source told PEOPLE that at the restaurant “she was with a group of friends. She had fun and sipped champagne. She was very dressed up, wore her engagement ring and seemed in a great mood. She wanted to show James that she isn’t sitting at home crying. She doesn’t seem too concerned.”
Shortly after news broke that Carey and Packer had ended their engagement, the singer gathered a group of friends, including Tanaka, for a night out in Malibu. At the time, a source told PEOPLE that at the restaurant “she was with a group of friends. She had fun and sipped champagne. She was very dressed up, wore her engagement ring and seemed in a great mood. She wanted to show James that she isn’t sitting at home crying. She doesn’t seem too concerned.”
They spent Thanksgiving weekend together
The duo sent relationship rumors into overdrive when they were spotted engaging in some intense beach PDA over Thanksgiving weekend. They frolicked in the waves at Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort in Hawaii when Carey wasn’t enjoying the holiday with her family.
The duo sent relationship rumors into overdrive when they were spotted engaging in some intense beach PDA over Thanksgiving weekend. They frolicked in the waves at Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort in Hawaii when Carey wasn’t enjoying the holiday with her family.
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Their choreography may reflect their real-life flirtations
Since rumors of the pair’s intimate relationship began, fans have been paying extra-close attention to Tanaka and Carey’s onstage interactions. We couldn’t help but notice that Tanaka was chosen to hold hands with Carey as she belted her classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” at the VH1 Divas: Unsilent Night show in December.
Just a few days later, their chemistry sparked in New York City’s Beacon Theatre as they danced alongside each other once again.
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We watched the relationship blossom on Mariah’s World.
Carey’s eight-episode reality show Mariah’s World gave us an unprecedented look at how the performers’ relationship developed. In a promo for the series that Tanaka shared on Instagram,
an off-screen voiceover notes that “he’s always had a huge crush on
her,” as clips of Carey canoodling with the dancer play on-screen.
Tanaka also teased his role in the show when he chatted with E! News at the premiere party - you know, when he took a break from staring at Carey. “Just make sure you tune into the show and you’ll see kinda how everything happened,” he said.
The pair’s relationship kept unfolding in real time ... and on the show.
Tanaka and Carey continued to be seen in public - including on a Los Angeles dinner date - even as Mariah’s World
showed us the odd place their relationship was in last year, with
Tanaka having to see Carey and then-fiancé James Packer together.
“Seeing
Mariah and James connect is super weird for me because I haven’t really
seen it before,” Tanaka said on one episode. “I feel like I’ve been
living in this fantasy for a while and all of a sudden this is like a
big reality check.”
They enjoyed a Valentine’s Day bath.
Carey shared a photo of their special Valentine’s Day celebration
on Instagram. In the the pic, the pair cuddles up in a tub while
enjoying some pink drinks. “Happy Valentine’s Day!! #happyvalentinesday
#happy #moments #bubbles,” the star captioned the gram, along with some
kiss and heart emoji.
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Carey subtly confirmed that Tanaka is her boyfriend in February.
“I’m
just going to be like I really don’t talk about my personal life.’
Because that’s what I used to do and it really worked for a minute,
back, a while ago,” Carey said in an interview
with the Associated Press. “I just don’t feel comfortable talking about
my personal life ... Me and my boyfriend don’t want to do that.”
The couple fully embraced PDA since confirming their relationship.
Carey and her man seem to be trying out a no-holds-barred PDA policy since finally going public with their relationship status.
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In February, they shared matching Instagram pictures
of a steamy kiss with the caption, “No one knows what it means, but
it’s provocative ... it gets the people going!” The next month, they
were spotted wearing matching outfits on a Los Angeles date night. “Both were in a great mood, smiling, giggling and taking photos of the dishes,” a source told PEOPLE about their playful meal.
They celebrated Carey’s 47th birthday together.
Or should we say “anniversary”?
Rather than ringing in birthdays, the “Touch My Body” crooner only
celebrates amazing anniversaries - and this year was no different. In
honor of the star’s big day on March 27, Carey took a trip with Tanaka,
who posted photos on Instagram showing the seaside resort where the
lovebirds were celebrating. “Starting the anniversary festivities in a
relaxing chic environment,” Tanaka wrote in a photo featuring Carey.
People
Mariah Carey just revealed on social media that her kids with ex-husband Nick Cannon accompanied her during her birthday getaway with boyfriend Bryan Tanaka. The “Emotions” hitmaker also thanked the luxurious villa that accommodated her, the kids and Tanaka while they were in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.
Carey’s fans, the lambilies, couldn’t help but express their happiness for the Hollywood singer because her twins are by her side while she’s celebrating her 47th birthday. “This is every bit of real love! Roc and Roe are your greatest joy,” one fan wrote. “Mariah Carey, love the woman I have gotten to know through the years. You’re a wonderful mother and human being … I keep you and dem [sic] babies in prayers,” another commented.
READ: Mariah Carey teases upcoming animated movie
Just two days ago, Carey left her luxurious Beverly Hills home to join her beau Tanaka for the festivities on her birthday. At the time, Carey did not reveal where they went, but Tanaka took to social media to inform fans that they went to a “relaxing chic environment.” As it turns out, the couple and Carey’s kids gad been staying in Cabo to enjoy the tropical weather there.
In one of her latest posts, Carey thanked Mexico’s most exclusive luxury villa Casa Fryzer for accommodating them on her birthday. In the post, Carey can be seen posing inside the beautiful home she rented in Cabo. She also took the time to thank everyone who sent her well-wishes and greetings on her special day in the caption for the photo.
The exclusive villa where Carey celebrated her birthday is said to have a market value of $25 million. It is an 8,291-square-foot private space that boasts six bedrooms, two master suites, 10 bathrooms, a private theater and a 2,000-square-foot infinity pool, among other amenities. Renting the villa costs $10,295 per night or $15,450 for a three-night weekend stay, as per People.
Mariah Carey just revealed on Instagram that her kids joined her and Bryan Tanaka’s Cabo getaway. Pictured: The “Emotions” hitmaker attending the ceremony for the unveiling of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Aug. 5, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni
Mariah Carey’s Kids With Nick Cannon Join Singer, Bryan Tanaka’s Cabo Getaway
Mariah Carey just revealed on social media that her kids with ex-husband Nick Cannon accompanied her during her birthday getaway with boyfriend Bryan Tanaka. The “Emotions” hitmaker also thanked the luxurious villa that accommodated her, the kids and Tanaka while they were in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.
Carey’s fans, the lambilies, couldn’t help but express their happiness for the Hollywood singer because her twins are by her side while she’s celebrating her 47th birthday. “This is every bit of real love! Roc and Roe are your greatest joy,” one fan wrote. “Mariah Carey, love the woman I have gotten to know through the years. You’re a wonderful mother and human being … I keep you and dem [sic] babies in prayers,” another commented.
READ: Mariah Carey teases upcoming animated movie
Just two days ago, Carey left her luxurious Beverly Hills home to join her beau Tanaka for the festivities on her birthday. At the time, Carey did not reveal where they went, but Tanaka took to social media to inform fans that they went to a “relaxing chic environment.” As it turns out, the couple and Carey’s kids gad been staying in Cabo to enjoy the tropical weather there.
In one of her latest posts, Carey thanked Mexico’s most exclusive luxury villa Casa Fryzer for accommodating them on her birthday. In the post, Carey can be seen posing inside the beautiful home she rented in Cabo. She also took the time to thank everyone who sent her well-wishes and greetings on her special day in the caption for the photo.
The exclusive villa where Carey celebrated her birthday is said to have a market value of $25 million. It is an 8,291-square-foot private space that boasts six bedrooms, two master suites, 10 bathrooms, a private theater and a 2,000-square-foot infinity pool, among other amenities. Renting the villa costs $10,295 per night or $15,450 for a three-night weekend stay, as per People.
Mariah Carey just revealed on Instagram that her kids joined her and Bryan Tanaka’s Cabo getaway. Pictured: The “Emotions” hitmaker attending the ceremony for the unveiling of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Aug. 5, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni
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