Could Anderson .Paak be everything Mariah Carey wants for Christmas?
The couple has long been the subject of romance rumors and they were spotted again, making the claims even more numerous.
TMZ captured images of the two singers holding hands while out to dinner in Aspen, a place Carey often visits during the Christmas season. Carey and Anderson dined at Catch Steak and the restaurant claims they held hands as they entered the dining establishment.
In addition to holding hands, Anderson also held the door open for Carey and put an arm around her waist. Other diners at the establishment shared that Carey and Anderson left the restaurant separately.
But sources told TMZ that the two are not dating and are only working together on music. They were in Aspen working on new music together, and they went out to dinner to take a break from their creative process.
Carey and Anderson have been spotted multiple times over the past few months. Anderson was spotted at one of Carey’s Christmas shows in November.
A TikTok user shared a video of himself in the studio with Carey, where they were joined by Anderson at Electric Lady Studios in June.
In January, Anderson filed for divorce from his wife, Jae Lin, to whom he had been married for 12 years. They share two children and both seek joint legal and physical custody.
In December 2023, Carey broke up with longtime boyfriend Bryan Tanaka after seven years together.
“It is with mixed emotions that I share this personal update on my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven wonderful years together. Our decision to follow different paths is on both sides, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we do so with deep respect and strong conviction.” feeling grateful for the priceless time we shared. The memories we created and artistic collaboration will be etched in my heart forever,” he said in a statement to NBC.
“I eagerly look forward to continuing my journey, knowing that my passion for inspiration, dance and the creative arts will resonate in the chapters that follow,” he added.
Tanaka and Carey first met when Tanaka joined her 2006 The Adventures of Mimi tour as a backup dancer. The female singer confirmed her romance in 2017.
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