Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have officially split.

For weeks, the rumor mill cranked into overdrive fuelled by fan realization that the dancer / creative director was absent from Mimi’s ‘Merry Christmas One and All Tour’ and again missing from her annual Aspen getaway.

Reports then hit the wire relaying that the pair had gone their separate ways after seven years, primarily due to 40-year-old Tanaka allegedly wanting a family. Something that 54-year-old Carey was not seeking at this stage.

Now, Tanaka has spoken up and out, confirming the news, and praising the diva in earnest.

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The Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey reigns atop the Billboard Hot 100!

For, the songbird has hatched another week at #1 on the coveted count with ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

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The box office is glowing a potent shade of ‘The Color Purple.’

Because the Fantasia Barrino-led revival of Alice Walker‘s classic tale has debuted big.

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Lil Nas X has long harnessed the power of the internet towards the promotion of his music.

Indeed, since blazing onto the scene with ‘Old Town Road,’ Hip-Pop provocateur has leveraged creative measures towards leveling up with his material.

And it appears he’s already doing the same with his incoming release.

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Kanye West has issued an impassioned apology to the Jewish community.

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Lady Gaga is once again making a beeline for the big screen.

As earlier reported, Mother Monster is set to appear alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the hotly awaited sequel to 2019’s ‘Joker.’

The Oscar winner stars as Harley Quinn in the Todd Phillips-directed Warner Bros/DC production, which is uniquely taking on a musical format.

Due in theaters on October 4, 2024, a new look at Gaga and Phoenix in the film has been unveiled as a Christmas Day gift to fans.

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Congratulations are in order for Tamar Braxton and JR Robinson.

Because the couple, who announced their split in October, has revealed that they are engaged once again.

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Brandy is continuing to spread festive cheer with her first-ever holiday album, ‘Christmas with Brandy.’

For, The Vocal Bible took centerstage on Good Morning America again. This time to perform ‘Christmas Everyday.’

The showing, which follows B-Rocka’s rendition of ‘Someday at Christmas’ earlier this week, saw her belt with seasoned ease and remind why she’s as revered as she is.

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Dave Chappelle sprung a Christmas surprise on fans moments ago with the first look at his brand-new stand-up comedy special ‘The Dreamer.’

Debuting on Netflix on December 31, the raw and unfiltered production will see the comic wax candid about the slap heard around the world and a whole lot more.

Following on the heels of controversy-magnet, ‘The Closer,’ the set arrives as part of the Chappelle’s mega deal with the streamer – which was inked in 2016. Reports relay that the pact sees the star paid $ 20 million per special. To date, he’s released six.

Check out the first-look trailer at ‘Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer’ – featuring Morgan Freeman – below…

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Mariah Carey‘s status as the Queen of Christmas shows no signs of wavering.

For, it’s been revealed that Mimi’s festive classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ has bulldozed a major record on Spotify. 

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It’s that time again! Welcome to the 16th annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards!

With 2022 rapidly drawing to a close, That Grape Juice will be acknowledging the releases, events, and moments that have made the last 12 months so memorable.

Polls are open RIGHT NOW, hence it’s time for YOU – the That Grape Juice faithful – to cast YOUR votes (as many times as you like) on the best and worst 2023 had on offer.

Category finalists were established using metrics of commercial success, critical acclaim, and online buzz.

Voting Closes On December 30, 2023

Winners will be announced on New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2023!

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Michaela Jae (better known as MJ Rodriguez) literally brought the heat in the fiery music video for her holiday single ‘Snow Globe.’

First introduced to her growing fan base on December 5, the Micah Gordon-produced cut sees Jae unwrap a touching story of wanting to patch things up with a lover during the yuletide season.

“Underneath the mistletoe/You are the that let me go/Hoping, dreaming, wishing, and thinking/Santa’s gift from you to me / Make my Christmas wish complete,” she sings.

What do the lonely do at Christmas? Get Michaela’s answer to that question inside courtesy of a new Dano Cerny-directed visual.

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