She is alleged to have split from her billionaire fiancé James Packer following a dramatic fight in September. But Mariah Carey was still wearing her engagement ring when she stepped out for dinner at celebrity hotspot Nobu in Malibu on Thursday evening, enjoying a catch up with friends - including her choreographer and backing dancer Bryan Tanaka, who Packer was allegedly "jealous" of.
The 46-year-old singer's $10 million bling was hard to miss, perhaps hinting that she's not ready to turn her back on the relationship just yet. Designed exclusively for the businessman by Mariah's close friend Wilfredo Rosado, the 35-carat blinder is the size of singer Beyonce and TV reality star Kim Kardashian's engagement rocks combined.
Although he wasn't pictured, Bryan was also part of the group,according to TMZ. The dancer is reported to be at the centre of the break-up, with James reportedly using his status to get him "banned from Caesar's Palace", where the songstress has a residency.
Mariah was putting on a lot of front in a cleavage-baring bralet, making sure she stood out from the crowd in her racy look. The itsy bitsy, lace-up number barely contained her curves and definitely ensured she made an impact on her night out.
Mariah also wore a long-sleeved black jacket, teamed with bold red leather trousers that hugged her hips. The Hero hitmaker pulled the risqué look together with a pair of towering heels in a similar lace-up style. Wearing her hair down in loose waves and accessorising with large silver hoop earrings, Mariah ensured she was perfectly put together from head-to-toe.
The pop diva seemed in great spirits following her sushi experience, showing no sign of heartbreak. Seemingly intent on showing James what he was missing, the star looked carefree and happy as she left the venue with her entourage.
In the wake of the news of the celebrity couple's dramatic split, a new report claims James was "jealous" of Mariah backup dancer and choreographer Bryan Tanaka. TMZ claimed Thursday night that "sources connected with Mariah" had revealed the tension between the Australian billionaire and Tanaka that led to a showdown last June.
The website claims that following a loud argument between the two men, "Packer used his casino ties to get Tanaka banned from Caesar's Palace". DailyMail.com has contacted representatives of both parties seeking comment on the latest revelations.
It has become a very messy and dramatic end to the love story between the 46-year-old singer and the 48-year-old businessman. The couple have not seen each other in over a month after a fight while on a romantic European vacation, her spokesperson has said. The pair's engagement unraveled during a stay on a luxury yacht in Greece in September.
TMZ reported Packer allegedly did "something really bad" that involved Carey's assistant and there are other allegations about his behavior. Her spokesperson has denied speculation the split was over infidelity and insists the 46-year-old singer's excessive spending was not to blame.
"Mariah and James had a fight in Greece, and have not seen each other since. The fight was not because of any cheating allegations or excessive spending by Mariah," her spokesperson told ET exclusively. "James is one of the most successful businessmen in the world. They are trying to work it out," the spokesperson continued. "Right now, they're not sure if they will stay together. They are discussing it, and plan to release an official statement together about their future."
Allegations made about Packer's conduct on their Greece trip have branded "simply untrue" by his camp. Packer was noticeably absent from the Vision Of Love hitmaker's Halloween party over the weekend, where the star was seen posing for photos with her ex-husband Nick Cannon and their twins.
A source also told Us Weekly Carey felt her fiance wasn't "present" enough for her. "James has not been present for her so she unfortunately couldn't make it work and had to leave him," an insider said. The split was first reported by Woman's Day's in Australia, with a family friend revealing: "It's all over." The publication also claimed that the tycoon has allowed her to keep her $10m diamond engagement ring.
The pair became engaged in January after a whirlwind romance of less than a year. The duo remained coy on the details of their impending nuptials, but Mariah did suggest that the wedding would be a low-key event rather than an ostentatious affair. "I can't really talk about them right now because everything is still being figured out," she teased, noting, "I never said it was gonna be a big wedding," she told People magazine, earlier this year.
The seemingly unlikely couple first set tongues wagging in June last year when images emerged of them holding hands strolling around the romantic island of Capri in Italy.
The news of their split comes after Mariah announced the cancellation of most of her South American tour, earlier this week. The Hero songstress revealed she was "devastated" at the outcome and took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a link to her official statement to E! News.
"To all of my lambs in South America, I am devastated that a portion of this tour had to be cancelled. Thank you for all of the excitement and love - I hope to see you soon, my darlings!" she said. Mariah also shared an impassioned message on Twitter, writing: "Devastated my shows in Chile, Argentina and Brazil had to be cancelled. My fans deserve better than how some of these promoters treated them (sic)."
(Daily Mail Online)
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