She apparently ignored her ex-boyfriend Bryan Tanaka's confirmation that the two had ended their year-long relationship the day before.
And Mariah Carey appeared ready for a fresh start on Wednesday as she brought back her natural curls, which were an integral part of her look at the height of her popularity in the early 1990s.
The 54-year-old singer was spotted on a night out in Aspen, Colorado, strolling through the popular tourist spot during a shopping trip.
The outing follows her ex Bryan revealing last week that the pair had gone their separate ways. A source claimed to Page Six that they split over his desire to have children, while she had no interest in having more children.
Following Tanaka's post, Mariah shared her own Instagram post, but she ignored his recent messages and instead bragged that her song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” had broken a record on Spotify – which she had previously set.
Mariah Carey appeared ready for a fresh start on Wednesday as she brought back her natural curls, which were an integral part of her look at the height of her popularity in the early 1990s
The 54-year-old singer was spotted on a night out in Aspen, Colorado, strolling through the popular tourist spot during a shopping trip, a day after her ex Bryan Tanaka, 40, announced they had split on Boxing Day
Mariah looked elegant in an all-black ensemble for her outing.
She wore a striking black velor suit decorated with large silver embroidered stars.
The Always Be My Baby singer paired her look with a shiny black Chanel vest, which she wore mostly unbuttoned.
Carey boosted her stature with a set of black platform boots and added what appeared to be black ribbed leg warmers for extra coziness.
The hitmaker accessorized with chunky black sunglasses and added a touch of glamor with a multi-diamond ruby necklace around her neck.
Although she's mostly worn her caramel-colored locks straight in recent years, Mariah looked like a blast from the past with her thick, natural curls, partially held back with a silver headband.
She swept her wavy hair to the side and let it fall over her shoulder, while a few tightly tied strands hung dramatically over her face.
One of her stops on the shopping trip was a visit to the Valentino store in Aspen.
Mariah looked elegant in an all-black ensemble for her outing. She wore a striking black velor suit decorated with large silver embroidered stars
The Always Be My Baby singer paired her look with a shiny black Chanel vest, which she wore mostly unbuttoned
Carey boosted her stature with a set of black platform boots and added what appeared to be black ribbed leg warmers for extra coziness
The hitmaker accessorized with chunky black sunglasses and added a touch of glamor with a multi-diamond ruby necklace around her neck
Despite wearing her hair straight for the most part in recent years, Mariah looked like a blast from the past with her natural curls held back with a silver headband. She brushed her wavy hair aside and let it fall over her shoulder
She didn't seem to care after previously ignoring Bryan Tanaka's breakup confirmation to brag about her latest pro coup on Boxing Day.
Last week, reports began circulating that Mariah had split from Bryan, who started out as one of her backup dancers before graduating and became her lover.
A source told Page Six that they went their separate ways because he wants to have children but she doesn't.
Bryan, 40, posted an Instagram message on Tuesday officially announcing that he and Mariah had ended their relationship after seven years.
Less than three hours later, Mariah herself posted on Instagram – but she declined to mention the breakup, instead celebrating that her seasonal standard “All I Want For Christmas Is You” had broken Spotify's record for one-day streams.
According to TMZ, fans streamed the number 23,701,697 times on Christmas Eve — and the good news for Mariah doesn't end there.
It turns out that the single-day streaming record Mariah broke on Spotify was her own – namely on Christmas Eve last year, when All I Want For Christmas Is You was streamed 21,273,357 times by her admirers.
The song became an instant Christmas classic when it debuted in 1994 and is now repeated so often every holiday season that The Economist once reported that she earns $2.5 million annually from this one track.
On Tuesday, Mariah ignored Bryan Tanaka's confirmation of their split while taking to her Instagram to brag about her latest professional coup
She refused to mention the breakup and instead celebrated that her seasonal standard “All I Want For Christmas Is You” broke Spotify's record for one-day streams
The accompanying photo album included a photo of Mariah, dressed in a glamorous red dress, posing by the tree with her 12-year-old daughter Monroe
In her new Instagram post, she trumpeted: “Wow!! Woke up this morning to the incredible news that “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has broken the Spotify record and is #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 charts!
She added: “And to top it off, it’s snowing outside!!! I can't thank you enough for making this Christmas (and honestly, the entire season!) so festive for me. Even though it's December 26th, Christmas never ends for me (ha ha!) and I'll continue to share some of our festive moments from the last week with you!'
The accompanying photo album included a photo of Mariah, dressed in a glamorous red dress, posing by the tree with her 12-year-old daughter Monroe.
In her Insta Stories from the previous evening, she had included a heartwarming video in which she warmly welcomed a man dressed as Santa Claus.
Their posts came hot on the heels of Bryan's diplomatic breakup post, in which he claimed that their split was mutual and expressed his “overwhelming gratitude” for their seven-year relationship.
“Dear friends and fans,” he began his long message: “It is with mixed emotions that I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together.”
He emphasized: “Our decision to pursue different paths is mutual, and as we tread these separate paths, we do so with deep respect and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we spent together.”
In a heartfelt tribute to their years together, he added: “The memories we created and artistic collaboration will forever remain in my heart.”
In her Insta Stories from the previous evening, she had included a heartwarming video in which she warmly welcomed a man dressed as Santa Claus
Their posts immediately followed Bryan's diplomatic breakup post in which he claimed that their breakup was mutual; Pictured together in 2016
He claimed that their split was “amicable” and “mutual” and expressed his “overwhelming feeling of gratitude for the invaluable time we spent together.”
He continued, “Mariah's commitment to her family and dedication to her craft have inspired us on our journey together.” I want to express my love and appreciation for Maria and her incredible children, whose warmth and kindness have shaped my life in a way “Words cannot describe.”
In his final paragraph, he appealed to the public: “During this sensitive time, I ask for your understanding, privacy and respect.”
Bryan continued, “The outpouring of love and support from fans has been a sign of strength and I am extremely grateful for the encouragement that continues to uplift me.” I can't wait to continue my journey knowing that my passion for Inspiration, dance and creative arts will be expressed in the following chapters.”
The dashing professional dancer signed his breakup message with “With #MuchLove and Gratitude” and concluded with his name.
Last week, breakup rumors went into overdrive when Mariah took her annual Christmas trip to Aspen without Bryan, who usually accompanied her there in years past.
Speculation was already growing when an insider leaked the news to Page Six last Wednesday and shed some light on the reasons.
The source pointed out the 14-year age difference between the long-term couple and explained, “He wants to start a family. “That's not where she is.”
While Bryan doesn't have any children yet, Mariah is already a mother of two and is raising her 12-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with her ex Nick Cannon.
Last week, reports began circulating that Mariah had broken up with Bryan, who had started as one of her backup dancers; Pictured together in 2017
A source told Page Six that they went their separate ways because he wants to have children but she doesn't; pictured together in 2018
Bryan and Mariah haven't been seen together since March, when he posted an Instagram snap of the two to wish her a happy anniversary.
Meanwhile, Bryan hasn't been seen on Mariah's Instagram page for almost a whole year – his last appearance there is dated Boxing Day 2022.
Mariah is currently in Aspen, enjoying some relaxation after one of her extensive Christmas concert tours, which has become a holiday tradition.
During a concert at Madison Square Garden earlier this month, she went viral for bringing both Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson on stage.
Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that Bryan also wasn't seen with Mariah when she traveled to her Christmas tour this year.
In past years, fans have seen Bryan dancing on stage at Mariah's Christmas shows, but this holiday season he was not part of the program.
Bryan and Mariah have known each other since at least 2006, when he worked as one of the backup dancers on her Adventures Of Mimi tour.
The following decade, Mariah married and divorced hunky comedian Nick Cannon, with whom she shares Monroe and Moroccan.
After her split from Nick, Mariah began a whirlwind engagement to Australian billionaire James Packer, which fell through in 2016.
Observant fans noticed that Bryan was not featured with Mariah on her Christmas tour this year; They are pictured at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park
In a heartfelt tribute to their years together, he added: “The memories we created and artistic collaboration are forever etched in my heart.” pictured in November 2022
Later in 2016, she got together with Bryan and, with the exception of a brief split in 2017, they have remained together ever since, until this year's breakup rumors.
Although they rarely spoke publicly about their relationship, Bryan gushed about their connection to E! News in 2016, shortly after they first met.
“There was something connected to us back then and there was just mutual admiration,” enthused the stage artist.
“She saw something in me that I didn't recognize at first, and from then on it was over.” “It was set in history that we would be connected in some way.”