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Meet Cher’s new toyboy, Alexander Edwards, 40 years her junior: the singer is officially dating music executive ‘AE’, who’s friends with rapper Tyga and is a senior exec at Rihanna’s label Def Jam

There’s a 40-year age gap between Cher and her new boyfriend, Alexander Edwards. Photo: Getty Images
There’s a 40-year age gap between Cher and her new boyfriend, Alexander Edwards. Photo: Getty Images

  • Alexander Edwards was previously in a long-term relationship with model Amber Rose and admitted to cheating on her with more than 12 women
  • While Cher’s net worth is reported to be an eye-popping US$360 million, the Def Jam vice-president of A&R is valued at around US$2 million, but that could soon change

Love is in the air for the Goddess of Pop – Cher has finally made her rumoured relationship with Alexander “AE” Edwards official via Twitter. The 76-year-old icon shared a snap of the 36-year-old music executive, captioning the post with a heart emoji.

The newly minted lovebirds have a whopping 40-year age gap, which begs the question – what else is there to know about Cher’s latest boo?

He and Cher were spotted at a West Hollywood hang-out

At 76, Cher’s new relationship with 36-year-old Alexander Edwards has raised eyebrows. Photo: Reuters
At 76, Cher’s new relationship with 36-year-old Alexander Edwards has raised eyebrows. Photo: Reuters
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The “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time” singer and her new lover all but confirmed that they are an item when they were seen holding hands after grabbing dinner in Melrose, LA.

Cher and Alexander Edwards appeared to make their relationship official earlier this month when they stepped out together in LA. Photo: GC Images
Cher and Alexander Edwards appeared to make their relationship official earlier this month when they stepped out together in LA. Photo: GC Images

According to the LA Times, AE was also seen kissing Cher’s hand while in the back seat of their car. This is the first time that the two have been photographed being affectionate in public.

He’s one of the head honchos at Def Jam

Alexander Edwards is a senior executive at Def Jam Recordings, who manage Rihanna, among others. Photo: Instagram @ae4president
Alexander Edwards is a senior executive at Def Jam Recordings, who manage Rihanna, among others. Photo: Instagram @ae4president

US online magazine Hollywood Life reports that Edwards is the vice-president of artists and repertoire for Def Jam Recordings. The multinational record label is owned by the music company giant Universal Music Group.

Cher’s fans are concerned about Alexander Edwards’ intentions, but the singer doesn’t seem worried. Photo: @noeliaramirezzz/Instagram
Cher’s fans are concerned about Alexander Edwards’ intentions, but the singer doesn’t seem worried. Photo: @noeliaramirezzz/Instagram
Def Jam also represents some of the biggest names in the music industry including Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Pusha T, among many others.

He shares a son with model Amber Rose, who exposed his infidelity