Mariah Carey and billionaire James Packer are engaged after a whirlwind romance.
Representatives for the 45-year-old singer confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia saying: 'Yes, the couple were engaged tonight in New York.'
The 47-year-old casino billionaire got down on one knee on Thursday evening, after less than a year of dating.
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Fairytale romance: Mariah Carey and James Packer got engaged on Thursday evening after the Australian businessman popped the question in New York
Speaking to E! News, a source claimed Packer presented the superstar with 'the most breathtaking engagement ring'.
The gossip site reports that Mariah's new diamond bling 'comes in at around 35 carats' and it is believed that no wedding date has been set just yet.
TMZ claims that James organised a private dinner at Eleven Madison Park in New York with a group of Mariah's closest friends so the special moment could take place 'in front of the most special people in her life.'
The news follows the gushing declaration that Mariah made about her now fiancé on New Year's Eve in Melbourne.
Loved-up: Representatives for the singer confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia saying, 'Yes, the couple were engaged tonight in New York'
Sun-soaked vacation: The couple pictured as they prepared to go jet skiing in the ocean off St. Barts on January 11
Cooler climes: Before heading Down Under and on to the Caribbean, Mariah and the twins spent Christmas in Aspen, Colorado, where they were joined by the kids' dad and Mariah's ex-husband Nick Cannon
Revealing her feelings at a concert in her beau's casino, Sydney Morning Herald claims she told the crowd: 'Spectacular, handsome ... I don't even have words for the man who introduced me tonight. We'll just say the amazing Mr. James Packer.'
Speaking on The Steve Harvey Show in November 2015, Mariah revealed when the romance began saying: 'We first met in Aspen [Colorado]. We were at the Hercules premiere. We were talking and laughing, and people were getting mad at us and stuff like that. So we hit it off.'
In June last year Mariah and Packer were first spotted holding hands on the Italian island of Capri in what was their first public outing as a couple.
It's official: Mariah and the Australian mogul were first pictured together on June 19 in Capri
Going public: The pair made their debut as hey sailed around Portofino and Capri on board his yacht
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'Hit it off': Mariah later revealed that the pair ' first met in Aspen [Colorado]. We were at the Hercules premiere'
The pair seemed relaxed in one another's company, prompting speculation they had been dating for some months before taking the trip.
They were joined by Mariah's four-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, with the gang venturing on to Portofino from Capri.
After hitting it off in Capri and Portofino, Packer sailed Mariah and her children on to the South of France.
The group spent time in Antibes, where the casino mogul married his second wife Erica in 2007, before moving on to Cannes.
Classy couple: The pair enjoyed time in Italy before sailing on to Antibes in the South of France (above)
Party time: The pair were later seen in Ibiza, with Mariah flaunting her figure in an array of colourful swimsuits
James and Mariah's gap year: The couple have spent over 56 days on holiday since they began their romance
Once there they were seen flitting between glamorous boutiques and enjoying time on board Packer's yacht, Arctic P.
After making their debut as a couple in spectacular style in Italy, Packer and his squeeze journeyed on to Israel, where Mariah performed her very first gig.
The crooner reportedly banked a cool half a million dollars having sold tickets at $65 a pop.
At the time it was claimed the pair planned to meet a spiritual leader in a 'pre-engagement' meeting, but it is not known whether such an encounter took place.
Red carpet duties: After sailing around Europe in summer, the pair flew to New York to attend the premiere of The Intern in September
Off the cuff: Speaking a month later to Entertainment Tonight about the public outing, Mariah said it wasn't a conscious decision to confirm their romance at the event
Fine dining: Mariah and James pictured after they enjoyed a date night at Nobu in Midtown New York on September 24
In August, after she had wrapped up a residency in Las Vegas, it was clear Mariah and Packer were keen to let their hair down.
The natural choice was Ibiza where they were seen looking happy and relaxed in one another's company in their third month of public dating.
Unlike other party goers the pair were again joined by Mariah's twins and James's children from his marriage to his second wife Erica.
They returned to the holiday destination the following month. In September the loved-up duo returned to Italy to enjoy more fun in the sun on board Arctic P.
Later that month Packer joined Mariah on the red carpet at what was their first official appearance together.
The pair were among guests at the premiere of Robert De Niro's film, The Intern, with Packer putting on an uncomfortable display as he walked the red carpet with his superstar girlfriend.
Speaking a month later to Entertainment Tonight about the public outing, Mariah said it wasn't a conscious decision to confirm their romance at the event.
'I don't think either one of us thought, "Here we are, making a debut,"' she said. 'He's not that guy. It was a lot for him.'
'I just automatically pose. I can't help it!'
Mariah had already gushed over James after receiving a $500,000 heart-shaped diamond pendant from the businessman which she wore at a concert in Las Vegas.
She joked to Steve Harvey: 'Oh, this old thing? This is a Van Cleef [& Arpels] piece that my new beau got for me recently.'
In October the pair travelled to Macau for the launch of Packer's casino, Studio City.
Mariah sang at the official launch of the complex which also drew stars De Niro and Leonardo Di Caprio for its opening.
Mariah and Packer then embarked on an extraordinary marathon holiday together in December.
Meeting up in New York, the pair spent a short amount of time together there before jetting to Aspen to celebrate Christmas in the snow.
They were joined as always by her children and her former husband Nick Cannon, with the group playing happy families over the festive period.
December 31st was spent at Packer's Crown casino in Melbourne before the group jetted to New South Wales to enjoy time in Sydney and at his estate in the Hunter Valley.
After their time in Australia Mariah and Packer flew to Antigua with her children to enjoy the Caribbean tropics.
Enlisting the talent: In October Packer brought Mariah to Macau for the opening of his newest casino
Trick and treat: The couple showed off their fun side during Halloween celebrations as the singer dressed up as a witch, while James donned a mask
Loved-up: The couple spent Christmas in Aspen with her children, sharing snaps of their trip on social media
'I can't ski': Despite being flown to the exclusive resort to enjoy the holidays, Mariah confessed she would not be taking to the slopes
They followed the trip with a visit to St Barts where they enjoyed a romantic fireworks display on the beach, with Mariah sharing photographs of the occasion on social media.
The happy couple are now in New York together and have not yet been seen since confirming their happy news.
Mariah will be returning to Las Vegas in February to begin the third leg of her residency at Caesars Palace.
Hands-on mom: The Hero hitmaker also shared a photo on Instagram showing her in the water carrying son Moroccan on her back as she wore a low-cut wet suit in January
Onlooker: Mariah appeared to be in command as she coordinated the activities of Packer and the rest of the group during their trip to the Caribbean in January 2016
The busy singer will then head off on a world tour and her billionaire beau is expected to join her for most of the dates.
She split with her husband Nick Cannon in 2014 after their marriage broke down, and was previously married to music mogul Tommy Mottola from 1993-1998.
It will be Mr Packer's third wedding, having previously been married to swimsuit model Jodhi Meares and former fashion model Erica Baxter.
He has three children, Indigo, 7, Jackson, 5 and Emmanuelle, 3, from his marriage to Erica.
Sunshine getaway: The Caribbean trip came after the singer, 45, performed at Packer's Melbourne casino on New Year's Eve
Love is in the air: The couple did spend a romantic evening by the beach last week, which she shared to her Instagram
All smiles: The pop diva last made a red carpet appearance at the UNICEF Ball honouring David Beckham in Los Angeles on January 12
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