'Wedding of the decade!' Fans ecstatic as Lana Del Rey gets engaged to music manager Evan Winiker
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lana Del Rey discovered heaven on earth while Billboard learned that the songstress is engaged to Range Media Partners' Evan Winiker. The rumored couple has been seen out together a few times recently, but doubts were raised when Del Rey was seen wearing a ring on her left ring finger at the 2023 Billboard Women In Music event.
The 37-year-old singer of 'Young and Beautiful', who just dropped her ninth studio album, has kept her relationship with Winiker, 40, very private as the two have only occasionally been spotted together. The future husband of the Grammy-nominated singer is the managing partner of Range Media, which oversees a roster of artists including Disco Biscuits, MAX, and Daya, according to the Daily Mail.
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According to Billboard, Lana Del Rey and Evan Winker are now engaged!
— Lana Del Rey Online (@LanaDReyOnline) March 29, 2023
Congratulations, Lana! 💐💌 pic.twitter.com/jGmUTDGP6K
Who is Evan Winiker?
Winiker was born on December 22, 1982. In 2021, he began working as a music manager for Range Media Partners, bringing with him artists like Daya, MAX, Skyler Stonestreet, Disco Biscuits, and Walk Off The Earth. Before switching to talent agencies and music management, Winiker was a member of the indie rock band, Steel Train. Moreover, Winiker has performed as a member of 'Steel Train' on late-night programs like 'The Late Show with David Letterman' and 'Late Night with Conan O'Brie', as per Pinkvilla.
'Incredibly private' relationship of Del Rey and Winiker
The couple, who kept their relationship a secret, has lately been spotted out and about a few times in recent months. This includes an expedition to the Malibu Chili Cook-Off festival in September and a visit to Pappy and Harriet's restaurant in Pioneertown, California, earlier this month, as reported by Hollywood Life.
The announcement of their engagement also comes shortly after Del Rey was spotted at the recent 2023 Billboard Women In Music event sporting a diamond ring on her left hand's ring finger. She smiled for pictures on the carpet while donning a belted cream-colored lace dress, gold shoes, and gold accessories. While she didn't raise her hand to show off her ring, it was evident as she extended her arms out in front of her.
'An announcement is always the safest bet'
The Internet rejoiced as the engagement announcement surfaced. One user commented, "An announcement is always the safest bet. Hopefully Billboard’s source is a reliable source." A fan wrote, "Wow, congrats to the queen." Another user commented, "Just kidding I’m happy if she’s happy." Further a fan exclaimed, "WEDDING OF THE DECADE OF THE CENTURY OF ALL TIMEE." Someone else quipped, "I DIDNT EVEN KNOW SHE WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP???? OMG IM HAPPY FOR HER BUT HOW DIDNT I KNOW SHE WAS WITH SOMEONE." One more fan noted, "No more alone on a Friday night. Proud of you Love you."
An announcement is always the safest bet. Hopefully Billboard’s source is a reliable source.
— Lana Del Rey Online (@LanaDReyOnline) March 30, 2023
Just kidding I’m happy if she’s happy pic.twitter.com/f5aTrYjEp9
— Blue AZ😁🌻 (@JaydenMildre) March 30, 2023
I DIDNT EVEN KNOW SHE WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP???? OMG IM HAPPY FOR HER BUT HOW DIDNT I KNOW SHE WAS WITH SOMEONE-
— celeste 🩷 (@celestesversion) March 29, 2023
Lana Del Rey's relationship timeline
The singer of 'Summertime Sadness' was previously connected to artist Jack Donaghue, 33, who performs with the techno band Salem. Since early 2022, there have been rumors that Del Rey and Donaghue have been dating. However, she kept mute about the relationship, and the precise moment of their breakup is still unknown.
The diva was dating the 34-year-old country musician, Clayton Johnson, before her brief relationship with Donaghue. Some rumors speculated that the couple initially connected on a dating app in 2020. However, they later broke up, with Del Rey remaining silent about the split.
The singer has also had relationships with Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini (2014-2015), Scottish singer-songwriter Barrie-James O'Neill (2011-2014), rapper G-Eazy in 2017, and police officer Sean "Sticks" Larkin (2019-2020). The singer revealed in 2014 that she has an "affinity for really good, strong, self-assured people" in an interview with Rolling Stone. Further, the 'Born to Die' singer told Harper's Bazaar that she enjoys "to come home and have someone there."
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