Chita Rivera, the dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists, has died aged 91. Rivera’s death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a brief illness. Rivera first gained prominence in 1957 as […]
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Backup Dancer Speaks Out – Billboard
Bryan Tanaka is speaking out about his breakup with Mariah Carey. On Tuesday (Dec. 26), the backup dancer, 40, shared a lengthy statement on social media about the couple’s split, which he says was a “mutual” decision between them. “Dear friends and fans, with mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation […]
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka split after seven years together, dancer confirms
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have split after seven years together, the dancer confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement on Tanaka’s Instagram, Carey’s backup dancer-turned-creative director and partner said: “With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together. “Our decision to embark on different paths […]
Former Kansas City ballet dancer dies in Minneapolis after being stabbed with golf club
A former Kansas City Ballet dancer died after he was allegedly beaten and stabbed with a golf club on Dec. 8 at a Minneapolis grocery store. Officers responded around 12:55 p.m. to Oak Grove Grocery, where they found 66-year-old Robert Skafte behind the counter with a golf club through his torso, according to a news […]