By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com
Mariah Carey is dating Nick Cannon.
The self-proclaimed "eternally 12" singer, who is now 39-year-old, and the former Nickelodeon star have been seeing each other for the last couple of weeks, according to reports.
Carey and Cannon were in
The couple arrived in a private jet and went straight to Privé Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood, where Cannon was deejaying that night. Onlookers said the pair looked cozy while being escorted through the club.
At one point during the night, the 'Wild N Out' star spun Jay-Z's 'Public Service Announcement' and sang along with the lyrics, "I got the hottest chick in the game." The newly svelte Carey stood and raised her wine glass.
After her performance on Fox's 'American Idol' on Wed. this columnist received a text message from someone at the Beverly Hills Hotel that the pair was out front of the posh hotel in a black Bentley.
Rumors of a romance between the singer, who just broke Elvis Presley's record for the most number one singles, and the 'Drumline' star began after they worked together on a music video for Carey's new CD, 'E=MC2.'
Apparently, Cannon was originally slated to make a cameo in the video, but Carey soon promoted him to director.
A rep for Carey is denying that the two are a couple – typically a sign that they are!
The 27-year-old actor/rapper was recently engaged to
He has also dated Christina Milian.
Carey was previously married to record executive Tommy Mottola, but the couple divorced in 1993.
She's also been romantically linked to rapper Eminem and singer Luis Miguel.
UPDATED:
April 20, 2008 – 'Access Hollywood' is reporting that Carey and Cannon are officially engaged.
Though reps for the two entertainers were not available to comment, sources close to Mariah told the news magazine series that dazzling new ring she's been sporting is definitely an engagement ring.
Carey first wore the new bling on her ring finger when she attended the after party for her film, '
When Cannon was asked by People magazine what he loved about Carey at the soiree, he replied: "Everything!"

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By: Chanel on 4/18/2008 3:08PM
You got to be joking me !!!!!!!!
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By: How Long Will This Last? on 4/18/2008 6:12PM
Do yall, really, really think that Nick and Mariah will last? "Hell to the Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwww!
I guess Mariah is playing the DATING GAME and nothing is wrong with that but, IT GETS OLD!
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By: jane on 4/18/2008 8:47PM
Mariah Carey want something. Thats the only way she is going to continue to make it, is to play the black brothers.
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By: Purple Rain on 4/19/2008 1:36AM
Just hit it hard and long, Nick...The beautiful ones always smash the picture...Then leave her like Darlin Nikki....
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By: Nico on 4/20/2008 7:47PM
lmao @purple rain. What happened to him and Christina Milian? Another publicity stunt that got old?
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By: Chanel on 4/19/2008 12:27PM
You got to be Joking Me!!!
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By: LORRAINE on 4/19/2008 10:13PM
WHAT THE BLOODCLOT, A LIE YOU A TELL. THAT BOY IS JUST GOING TO USE THAT GAL UP.
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By: alicia davis on 4/20/2008 10:27AM
its just dating nothing is serious when it comes to those two
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By: Purple Rain on 4/20/2008 11:23AM
Why not let Nikki boy have his way with the gorgeous starlet..She's a Diva and divas need to get done...I can't wait to laugh when her doves cry when Nick pops that coochie and then walks away..
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By: avoidingwork on 4/20/2008 10:34PM
Soooo, who is downgrading who?
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