Mariah Carey Is Newly Single After Seven Years—But Shakes It Off At the White House
Even POTUS bows down to the Queen of Christmas.


Well, Mariah Carey might just keep waiting under the mistletoe this Christmas, as she won't find Bryan Tanaka under it.
The Queen of Christmas and her former backup dancer have reportedly called it quits after seven years together. Sources close to the pair told Page Six that it was due to their age gap of 14 years (Carey is 54 and Tanaka is 40), and that he wants children.
Carey shares 12-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with her ex-husband, Nick Cannon, and apparently does not want any more kids. Tanaka, on the other hand, does not have any children of his own.
Rumors started swirling about Carey's relationship status when she was spotted on her annual trip to Aspen alone. Tanaka was also missing from her "Merry Christmas One and All!" tour that started in November.
Carey had also been seemingly hinting about the split, as she told People earlier this month that it's been a difficult year. "I’ve been looking forward to this Christmas for, like, the whole year," she said. "Since last year—because last year wasn’t the greatest."
It sounds like things have been rough since Carey was thawed out of her ice cube in time to celebrate Christmas with her chart-topping hit, but her luck might be changing, as she had a very special invitation last week...
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were lucky enough to meet the "All I Want For Christmas" singer. Carey journeyed to the White House to spread some festive cheer (and, who knows, meet some single politicians maybe?).
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
She brought her twins, and they took several photos in the Oval Office, all of which were shared on the singer's Instagram.
Carey also posed with what might be the largest Christmas tree ever found indoors. She was photographed adding a decoration to the heavily loaded tree.
The Queen of Christmas wore a black glittery dress with a matching jacket, complete with a sugary pink and white lining. The gorgeous look was finished off with matching pink heels and glittering jewelry.
A photo posted by mariahcarey on

Fleurine Tideman is a freelance writer who is always ready to discuss celebrities, entertainment, mental health, relationships and anything else her busy brain comes up with. She comes from the small, rainy land of the Netherlands, but she uses the flexibility of her work to travel around Europe and explore new places. She spent several years working in the travel industry, which taught her how to fit insane amounts in her hand luggage. She has a degree in Psychology and Anthropology, which she uses to psychoanalyse herself and others. She’s a regular contributor for Betches, and you can also find her work on Pop Sugar, Insider, Time Out or her own blog, Symptoms of Living. At Marie Claire, she’ll be covering celebrity news, usually written to the sounds of Taylor Swift.
-
Sofia Richie Grainge Styles Zebra Pants With Flip-Flops
Next stop on the tour: her elegant wedding venue in the South of France.
-
Gigi Hadid Pairs Metallic Track Pants and Mesh Flats
The controversial shoe trend is most definitely gaining steam.
-
Body Language Expert Says Kate Can't "Mask Her Emotions"
"We also saw William...mirroring the same emotions as Kate."
-
Mariah Carey Signs Rihanna's Breast During Holiday Concert
Proof that 2024 can still bring surprises.
-
Mariah Carey's "Heart Is Broken" After Her Mom and Sister Die on the Same Day
"I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time."
-
Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling, Cardi B, and More Celebs React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of the Election
Public figures have a lot to say about this.
-
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Says He Regrets Endorsing Joe Biden in 2020
"Am I happy with the state of America right now? That answer is no."
-
Joe Biden Is Put on the Spot About That Viral Taylor Swift 2024 Conspiracy Theory
"Where are you getting this information?" Biden joked.
-
Nick Cannon Addresses the Possibility of a Future With Ex Mariah Carey in New Interview
Do they.....belong together?
-
Mariah Carey Works Out in Heels and a Sparkly Gold Gown, Because of Course She Does
We're "Obsessed" with a star who is in on the joke.
-
Mariah Carey Is Bath Queen as Well as Christmas Queen, FYI
Or just "queen," I guess.