The Mirror claims reps for the superstar confirmed engagement reports, despite 45-year-old Mariah and James, 48, having yet to comment on the news.
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She was spotted hand in hand with her billionaire fiancé, beaming for the cameras in a stunning black gown – although her dress definitely wasn’t the focus of everyone’s attention.
Packer, a businessman in his own right and son of late media mogul Kerry, started going out with the USA singer last summer although the couple first met in 2014. The insider shared, “As soon as their friendship turned romantic, they have wanted to spend every moment together”.
And there’s no doubt she’ll be happy with her new piece of bling, which is rumoured to be no less than 35 carats.
Carey shares custody of those twins with ex-husband Nick Cannon, to whom she was married for six years. “So we hit it off”.
Packer also happens to be Australia’s fourth richest person, according to Forbes, with a fortune estimated to exceed $4.7 billion.
A date for the wedding has not yet been officially revealed.
This will be the third marriage for the legendary diva, and you know what they say. third times a charm!
As Carey and Packer celebrate the new chapter in their lives, IBTimes UK charts their love story so far.
Both have been married twice before, with the singer previously Wednesday to music exec Tommy Mottola and Nick Cannon. Also, James was seen getting along with Mariah’s children real well.
Despite this being the third marriage for both Mariah and James, the couple is in love and optimistic about their future together.
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Packer, meanwhile, is father to three young children.
