Singer Anri breaks off engagement to American guitarist

Thursday 01st May, 06:24 AM JST

TOKYO —

Singer Anri, 46, this week announced on her official blog that she has broken off her engagement to American guitarist Lee Ritenour, 56. She says in the blog, “I still intend to continue my music activities at my own pace.”

One insider said the break-up came because Ritenour wouldn’t make a commitment on getting married. The two announced their engagement in 2005, and Anri has a house in Los Angeles.

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zaichik at 07:10 AM JST - 1st May

Hmmm... I can understand her getting a bit fed up if her other half wasn't committing to actually getting married.

Mr Zaichi and I have been engaged for three years without setting a date. The paperwork for getting married is just a bit too complex for us (one divorce certificate in Russian, the other in Japanese) and we're just too lazy and disorganised :-)
Nessie at 09:59 AM JST - 1st May

“I still intend to continue my music activities at my own pace.”

Is "downhill" a pace?
blvtzpk at 10:22 AM JST - 2nd May

"Chin up - don't sulk! You're quite pretty and obviously talented. Another bus will be along in a moment, I'm sure!" ;)
capone at 03:32 PM JST - 2nd May

i'm guessing that photo is not recent
citykids at 09:58 PM JST - 4th May

Rit's not looking too hot himself these days either.