Music Stars Managed by Their Significant Others

Kelly Rowland is the latest to join the list.

Music Stars Managed by Their Significant Others - Who says you can't find love at work? Certainly not Kelly Rowland, who was recently caught rocking an engagement ring on her IG, unleashing reports that she'll wed her manager, Tim Witherspoon. That she's keeping it close to the chest is a good sign, too — just ask Jay and Bey. The world will know for sure when the couple is ready.In the meantime, read on to see other couples who've braved the terrain of blending business and romance.(Photos: Michael Kovac/Getty Images; Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Moet)

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Music Stars Managed by Their Significant Others - Who says you can't find love at work? Certainly not Kelly Rowland, who was recently caught rocking an engagement ring on her IG, unleashing reports that she'll wed her manager, Tim Witherspoon. That she's keeping it close to the chest is a good sign, too — just ask Jay and Bey. The world will know for sure when the couple is ready.In the meantime, read on to see other couples who've braved the terrain of blending business and romance.(Photos: Michael Kovac/Getty Images; Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Moet)

Tina Turner and Ike Turner - Before going solo in 1976, the queen of rock n' roll not only sang with her then-hubby Ike Turner, but he also managed her business affairs. That is, until she broke away from the abusive marriage and took over the reigns.(Photo: Alpha/Landov)

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Tina Turner and Ike Turner - Before going solo in 1976, the queen of rock n' roll not only sang with her then-hubby Ike Turner, but he also managed her business affairs. That is, until she broke away from the abusive marriage and took over the reigns.(Photo: Alpha/Landov)

Jay Z and Beyoncé - Shortly after Beyoncé parted ways with her manager/dad, Mathew Knowles, she signed a joint management deal with Live Nation and her hubby Jay Z's Roc Nation company. Her first release as Mrs. Carter was her 4 LP. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Jay Z and Beyoncé - Shortly after Beyoncé parted ways with her manager/dad, Mathew Knowles, she signed a joint management deal with Live Nation and her hubby Jay Z's Roc Nation company. Her first release as Mrs. Carter was her 4 LP. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola - In the late '80s Mariah Carey handed her demo to the head of Columbia Records, Tommy Mottola, who tracked her down immediately for a deal. By her third album, they were married — and by her sixth, they were separating. She remained signed to the label, as per her contract, through her seventh, Rainbow.(Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola - In the late '80s Mariah Carey handed her demo to the head of Columbia Records, Tommy Mottola, who tracked her down immediately for a deal. By her third album, they were married — and by her sixth, they were separating. She remained signed to the label, as per her contract, through her seventh, Rainbow.(Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images)

Amerie and Lenny Nicholson - In 2004, R&B singer Amerie decided to keep her business close when she started dating her manager, Lenny Nicholson. The two married in June, 2011. (Photo: Johnny Louis/Wenn)

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Amerie and Lenny Nicholson - In 2004, R&B singer Amerie decided to keep her business close when she started dating her manager, Lenny Nicholson. The two married in June, 2011. (Photo: Johnny Louis/Wenn)

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La Toya Jackson and Jack Gordon - La Toya Jackson thought she would take her singing career to the next level when her future husband, Jack Gordon, was hired to manage her career. What was elevated, though, was La Toya's sexier side; she posed topless for Playboy, among the many provocative moves made during their relationship. (Photo: Havakuk Levison/Landov)

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La Toya Jackson and Jack Gordon - La Toya Jackson thought she would take her singing career to the next level when her future husband, Jack Gordon, was hired to manage her career. What was elevated, though, was La Toya's sexier side; she posed topless for Playboy, among the many provocative moves made during their relationship. (Photo: Havakuk Levison/Landov)

Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman - Singer Christina Aguilera met her former husband Jordan Bratman when he worked at Azoff Music Management, the company that helmed her career.   (Photo: Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Bethesda)

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Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman - Singer Christina Aguilera met her former husband Jordan Bratman when he worked at Azoff Music Management, the company that helmed her career.  (Photo: Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Bethesda)

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Amina Buddafly and Peter Gunz - On the latest season of Love & Hip Hop (season 4), singer/songwriter Amina Buddafly reveals that she is secretly married to her manager, Peter Gunz — a union cemented by her "Mrs. Pankey" tattoo.(Photos: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Vh1; Richie Buxo/Splash News)

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Amina Buddafly and Peter Gunz - On the latest season of Love & Hip Hop (season 4), singer/songwriter Amina Buddafly reveals that she is secretly married to her manager, Peter Gunz — a union cemented by her "Mrs. Pankey" tattoo.(Photos: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Vh1; Richie Buxo/Splash News)

Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez - Rapper Joseline Hernandez and her manager, producer Stevie J, married this past summer after dating for the past few years — and after getting some good ratings with their relationship drama.(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for BET)

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Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez - Rapper Joseline Hernandez and her manager, producer Stevie J, married this past summer after dating for the past few years — and after getting some good ratings with their relationship drama.(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for BET)

Erica Mena and Rich Dollaz - The off-again, on-again relationship between singer Erica Mena and Rich Dollaz was made stronger — and more complex — when Mena hired Dollaz as her manager.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Erica Mena and Rich Dollaz - The off-again, on-again relationship between singer Erica Mena and Rich Dollaz was made stronger — and more complex — when Mena hired Dollaz as her manager.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage/Getty Images)