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Mariah doesn't sing unless cued (73,876) by Nikki from usa I used to talk about that with other fans way back in the day. Mariah is so respectful of those that came before her. Even when she came out she was careful to emphasize she didn't sound "anything like Aretha, but this is my tribute to her". It doesn't matter the legend. Whenever she's on stage for any performance with Patti, Donna, Aretha, etc. She's always watching them for a cue or flat out waiting for them to tell her to sing. I'm not sure how I'm the only one on the board who noticed that. I also disagree Edward - she didn't outsing Luther, she sang just like she did it in the studio. She didn't take her eyes off him either until she was well into verse, didn't you notice her watching him like a hawk? Take a look at her live with Luther than live with Trey Lorenz. It's way different. (Thursday 23 March 2017; 04:38)

Re: Something that bugs (73,844) by Nikki from usa Actually, I wasn't trying to rip on Mariah on that one. Mariah put that residency together herself when she had no label, team, or publicist. Everything involving it was completely done by Vegas. However, they didn't have anyone to work with when Mariah didn't have a team to contribute. MC's no publicist or event coordinator, I think she could only come up with those two ideas. I don't think she was lazy I think she was out of her depth. Mariah had a new publishing group to represent her about 3 months afterward and publicly announced it. I just assumed she'd have them come in and spruce things up a bit at some point was all. Those websites all have a format, so I don't know why Mariah's the only one that's different and basic, especially since she has a label now who used that residency to promo new music. (Wednesday 22 March 2017; 03:57)

Re: TJ from Norway (73,843) by Nikki from usa Clearly, MC's the youngest of 3 brothers. Doesn't that just explain everything? That's how she hits all them low notes. Mottola keeps taking credit for her music because he's the one who was there religiously to kick her in the nuts so she could hit those high notes. (Wednesday 22 March 2017; 02:48)

Celine doesn't deserve an apology (73,842) by Nikki from usa Celine should've. Mariah was right and not alone. That night was a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Those were all Aretha's hit songs they were singing when they weren't advertising their own, and that is exactly how it was advertised. You don't try to outsing a legend of decades on their own hit song. That's beyond rude, it's pompous and arrogant. What's worse is she did it twice. First, with Carole who wrote the song and decided she was going to sing her verse for her. Then, at the end when Aretha's taking turns passing the torch Celine decided to take it as a competition. There's a reason why Saturday Night Live made fun of Celine for the next 4 years. "I'm the greatest singer in the world." (Wednesday 22 March 2017; 02:42)

Something that bugs (73,820) by Nikki from usa As much as MC is known for being "stripped down" where concerts are concerned I'm afraid her ads for her residency are too spartan. Hers are the most basic compared to everyone else, they're also the shortest. The rest of the headliners have attention grabbing intros describing what will be experienced at their concert while all MC has listed are her accolades. The rest also have their pages showing pics of them on stage with reviews, tips, and critical praise. Mariah has none of it. Despite how praised her concerts have been, no one would know by reading any of that. I'm talking about the actual concert sites and ticketmaster promoting them. Remember how she announced it? There was a stint on Ellen and then her car ride to interviews on location and that was it. She's done and received the least promotion, seemingly in Vegas history. Add that to her spartan descriptions and lack of feedback to serve as a push, the way she has been selling her shows as well as she has is pretty impressive. (Tuesday 21 March 2017; 04:03)

Re: B (73,819) by Nikki from usa Not to rain on your parade, but I think what little success I Don't has had has far more to do with it being on her show, Packer drama, and an over-sexualized video than its beats. Kids loved Infinity, adults didn't. My 11 year old was singing it and she doesn't like Mariah, she had half her class singing it too because it's catchy and sassy. If that had played on an anime or popular cartoon MC would've had gold. I like "I Don't", but I think Mariah's over it. I don't understand why she'd go through all the hoopla to release it, make a video, sing it live once and leave it do die. She's not pushing or singing it live anywhere. That would make sense if she was already touring with Lionel, but now that her schedule's open there's no excuse why she's not trying to do more with it. I think the Packer drama and her show simply gave an opportunity and she took it. Lyrically, it's the first time she sang something where you can't tell what it's about and there's zero poetry or witty play on words. A generic breakup for sure. But, get this: SIO - cheating, HB - cheating, CLG - can't move on after breakup, WBT - wishing a lover would come back, ID - "treated bad"... how? Lyrically speaking, I can't even tell if the relationship is over already or simply about to be and still don't know why. (Tuesday 21 March 2017; 03:06)

Remember back in the day? (73,751) by Nikki from usa Mariah always had those great specials. And by "special" I mean live televised concerts. She opened her new single Hero on Thanksgiving Day at her concert special. She had VH1 debuting and playing back to back her Fantasy concert on the same day her album dropped. I don't recall when Butterfly was released exactly, but I really wish she would do another televised special on HBO or something. I wish she'd go all out Mariah Carey style. She could could do a small theatre if she felt more comfortable, but I want the whole Mariah sha-bang. The little white-girl-bop dances she did during the Butterfly tour. Screw J.Lo and sing If We. Give that song its day already. Do the majority of songs from Butterfly, but also throw in some of her best remixes. Rejuvenate some of the old routines. Keep campy Mariah when she adlibs and sings at random. Throw in some extra flare that she hasn't done before or we haven't seen before from a show standpoint from her. Do fireworks at the end like her usual. Nostalgia mixed with some new things both musically and visually. A little of everything, I guess. I miss Mariah concerts. I remember she received criticism for throwing stuffed animals into the audience during her Rainbow tour. After she chucked a stuffed bunny at some guys' head I just couldn't stop laughing. (Saturday 18 March 2017; 06:03)

Re: Special K (73,750) by Nikki from usa I'm totally stealing your list, but I'm adding For The Record. (Saturday 18 March 2017; 05:46)

Re: Carlos (73,637) by Nikki from usa You're research is awful and you just sound like a gossip mag regurgitation. Mariah sold out all her venues in the UK and Johannesburg's back to back dates which is an arena with a 20,000 capacity. There were only a handful of shows that didn't sell well, not the whole tour. Mariah was forced to do 3 dates in Hawaii when she was only scheduled for 1 due to high demand. The sheer fact this tour did as well as it did is a bit shocking since she's not offering new music like the rest, doesn't put on "a show" opting for low-production, and was never an established touring act during her prime like everyone else. Your stats for Mariah's "worldwide" sales are only her US stats. The conspiracy theory that Lionel is trying to cover for low sales is debunked by the fact the new dates are for larger venues. Lionel has always offered discounts for his tours, this is nothing new. Of course nothing is sold out right now, the new dates were announced only a few days ago. Unlike Barbra and Celine who have stuck with their core audience base and come out once in a blue moon, Mariah has been making movies, starring on tv, and pushing her own cosmetics empire, and all the promotions necessary for each in between creating new music with concerts and appearing on TV. Her live Christmas Special on Hallmark turned in 2 million views in 2015. Mariah's World opened with 4 million views between TV and online when she originally pushed it as a behind the scenes of making music and tour creation. If she wants to go back to being an artist, there's an obvious fan base for her. (Tuesday 14 March 2017; 03:56)

Noteworthy update (73,483) by Nikki from usa Mariah's music video for Angel's Cry featuring Ne-yo is next in line to reach the 100 million mark at Vevo. It just passed the 90 million mark. For a song that was never released, or barely so, that's an overwhelming response. People love MC ballads. My All is up to 88 million views with I Want To Know What Love Is at 77 million. Her cover ballads never go far here in the States, but do really well overseas. Whatever Mariah releases next, I hope we get a story telling video instead of an imagery based one. Mariah has a great talent for telling a musical story. (Friday 10 March 2017; 07:58)

Beavis vs. Butthead (73,481) by Nikki from usa I'm not sure who is who, but that's what I see when Stella and Roger are in the same sentence. Roger was fired for a reason and his serious lack of facts show he's no journalist. He's so old he apparently is unaware of how YouTube works or the fact "release" for download is not the same as a radio impact date. I don't know how Roger can claim to be a "pal" of Mariah's after dissing her repeatedly then starting a rumor that she'd be dropped by her label. Nowhere in the history of music has a seasoned artist signed to a label and then been dropped after releasing a compilation album. Clearly, he's looking for attention. He knows Stella will give it to him. I wonder when their wedding will be. On a side note, I do agree Mariah doesn't seem to have a direction. She wants to work. Cool. She just wants to spend time with her kids. Awesome. She just wants to have fun. Fine. But, doing all 3 at once clearly isn't working, girlfriend. Priorities are needed. You are the boss and you already know you'll be held responsible for whatever anybody in your crew does. It's time to put some things, or people, in check. When your kids and crew are making headlines like that it does make one question whether you're raising your own or letting them run you? (Friday 10 March 2017; 07:44)

Wrong Marissa (73,371) by Nikki from usa She's referring to the friend's son, the friend of her mother's. MC used proper English instead of something more valley girl or ghetto like "my mother's friend's son". (Sunday 5 March 2017; 9:06)

No one wants albums anymore (73,370) by Nikki from usa I'm guessing you haven't noticed the sales of her last two? Dollars speak louder than words. (Sunday 5 March 2017; 9:02)

Re: I don't begrudge Mariah's relationships (73,292) by Nikki from usa Mariah's life isn't compartmentalized. Whoever she's with will be around her kids period. Just because the relationship isn't deep or serious doesn't mean it's short lived or won't lead to something down the road. Mariah may not want to go that route. If she anticipates him sticking around awhile then he's going to get to know the kids because they go with her everywhere. The kids are around everyone of Mariah's squad, not just who she's dating at the moment. They see people coming and going which is the life in the fast lane. It would be reckless and irresponsible of Mariah to put her kids in a bubble with no way of dealing with the real world she lives in. Their dad didn't stick around and primarily sees them on holidays when their mother pays for him to be there. Packer was supposed to be the new in-law and that lasted less than 2 years. How many nannies have the kids been through? How many different bodyguards? I'd say the kids see coming and going as normal. What you seem to be confusing is that Mariah is somehow introducing him as their new father or something. But, that's not how he's presented in photos with the kids. I've never seen the kids around when he and Mariah are doing things together as a couple, so there's no reason to assume he's being presented as a father to the kids to latch onto. He's just another entourage member helping out. I guess if you believe he's a paid escort than Mariah was Mottola's hooker while she was dating him by your ideology. (Wednesday 1 March 2017; 23:00)

Re: Edward (73,291) by Nikki from usa Everything you're stating is your personal perception. The fact of the matter is Mariah has always done public PDA with her love life and posted it. Mariah doesn't look desperate. The media is interested in her love life and she gave a closed mouth kiss. It's not that deep or different to how she kissed Packer in the past. (Wednesday 1 March 2017; 22:42)

I don't begrudge Mariah's relationships (73,273) by Nikki from usa I think it was pretty obvious Mariah was really in love with Nick. But, I also recall her saying she had almost given up on love until he came along. Well, after that burn she probably did give up. It makes since to have a happy companionship with great conversation if you don't want to be alone, especially if that other person seems to actually love you. That makes the blow all the greater when you realize it's a business transaction with an end date. After all of those serious relationships and setbacks it might be nice just to flirt with someone. If that same someone is easy going, fun to be with, and good with the kids than it's even more convenient. A relationship that's more of a fun romance than deep commitment might be a good change of pace. I don't think her relationship with Tanaka is fake, I just don't think it's that serious or deep. (Wednesday 1 March 2017; 4:52)

"I Don't" believe Roger (73,272) by Nikki from usa Since LA already made it perfectly clear that MC was "lucky" just to be on the radio and would never have another #1 hit again, I don't think Epic was anticipating a blockbuster. More to the point, it just went for radio adds today as an impact date. To say Epic is dropping Mariah before she's even played on air is jumping the gun a bit. Not to mention they'd have to buy her out of her contract which they weren't paying much for anyway, so it that would be counter-productive. Infinity may have been a flop, but it wasn't one that Epic paid for since they regurgitated everything and relied on Vegas to support the rest. Mariah wanted her last album to be heard as a whole without singles. Now, we're hearing the exact opposite. This strategy doesn't sound like Mariah, it sound like LA Reid and I actually agree with him on this. Rihanna released a top 10 hit track with Paul McCartney, but it didn't come with an album because her label was still trying to get her a #1. A lot of artists are releasing a slew of singles until they find enough that stick with the public before releasing an album of new material. I think this would work in MC's favor, It will give her the liberty to try new things without the pressure of trying to make everything a comeback. (Wednesday 1 March 2017; 4:36)

Re: Edward (73,270) by Nikki from usa I'm not sure how well you knew MC to begin with, but where were you for the pics of her kissing Packer on her Instagram? Or all the pda with Nick on every red carpet ever? Back in the day we even had make out pics of her and Luis Miguel on her website. (Wednesday 1 March 2017; 4:21)

The Entertainer app (72,964) by Nikki from usa Nice reporting on this one. Mariah's having trouble selling tickets? This app is nothing but a 2 for 1 special on just about everything in Dubai. This covers the Jazz Festival, not just Mariah in specific. What's more is every year that Jazz Festival has different discounts for their 3 day event. It would be nice if context was prescribed once and awhile. These papers do get paid to sell and MC's NYE performance was a big deal. This has nothing to do with the "papers" or "public opinion". This is a selling point and place of interest so it is brought up at every turn. Objectivity is clearly lost. As long as Mariah "brings it" to her upcoming performances that point of interest can be used in her favor. It did for Kimmel. (Monday 20 February 2017; 22:46)

From diva to laughing stock (72,963) by Nikki from usa Kudos - you all are freaking out about a notorious tabloid from the UK. The same tabloid that claimed Mariah tried to kill herself in 2001 and claimed she was staying in a hospital in the UK. Even after the facts came out this fake story about suicide remained and perpetuated. It's been awhile since they last reported on crop circles and aliens, so I wonder if that'll be the headline for next months issue. It's nice to know this board takes what must be "public opinion" from a UK tabloid as their factual basis. (Monday 20 February 2017; 22:37)

Finally able to speak (72,887) by Nikki from usa Did it ever occur to anyone that Mariah is being honest and has no fear of blasting anyone who's done her wrong because she no longer has to be "nice"? She's not at the top. That's the point. She's had her time and can say what she couldn't back then when she wanted to. After her snub in 2006, how many times has she returned? I also don't know where Mariah's "ego" checks in with NYE. Exactly, how many times has she ever blamed the soundtechs for the million and one sound issues she's had over the years? She hasn't. Mariah's been behind the scenes working with these things for 26 years and probably knows more about the sound issues than you do. Maybe folks should consider those 2 things. I went to reddit and sites where sound techs were talking and I didn't find a single one who thought DCP were acting like angels. The #1 thing they're supposed to do is check the equipment if everything is "fine" on their end. Mariah said multiple times she couldn't hear, repeatedly stated to "turn on the monitors", she waited for someone to fix something that never came. The sheer fact DCP claimed their were "no" tech issues when it's obvious there were proves they're lying right off the bat. No, Mariah should not bend over and be "gracious" about taking it up the rear. DCP was sold after Dick Clark's death and is currently changing hands over to a Chinese group. (Sunday 19 February 2017; 9:39)

Jimmy and Grammys (72,762) by Nikki from usa Well done MC. Slay queen. Ride that horse. As for the Grammys let me point out a few things. 1. Album of the Year isn't based off sales. The Grammys have always favored rock music and rock bands, especially U2, who frequently win that category whether their music sells or not. Mariah Carey's Emancipation was the best selling album of 2005. You can look it up, that's a fact. She did not win album of the year despite her success and broken records in 2005. 2. I would certainly hope JLP sold more copies since it was released in June that year while Mariah's was released in October. Mariah's rate of sale was much higher than Alanis's was for that year. Mariah caught up quick which was noteworthy even if JLP won the end game. 3. Mariah's Daydream also broke records. It changed the face of pop music forever which is still ongoing today. Jagged Little Pill was a good album, but wasn't groundbreaking the way Daydream was. MC still holds the record for most albums sold in a non debut week when Daydream sold over 800,000 copies in a single week. (Thursday 16 February 2017; 23:29)

History isn't unmade (72,691) by Nikki from usa Music today is fast paced. If you're not coming up with new music than you're not on the radar. If Mariah retired years ago, she wouldn't even be remember now. The music industry is and has always been for a young audience of teens and early 20 somethings. Mariah's made history, her legacy is sealed, her accomplishments can't be undone. Mariah's not respected in the industry as far as the top echelon goes. She broke down barriers and contributed to the rap genres up-rise. That's part of the reason she was snubbed at the Grammys. It wasn't just Alanis, MC was up for 8 awards and didn't win a single one. Even the 2005 Grammys, MC wasn't allowed to accept her awards on stage, she had to grab them after the show and have pictures taken. She's had her time on top. Nearly 20 years of it. Why does everything she put out have to be the next thing to put her on the map? You guys claim she doesn't have to. You guys claim you just want good music. You even gave praise to MIAM, but when it didn't do well commercially you guys proved you're really not okay when the public isn't on board. (Wednesday 15 February 2017; 7:54)

Re: John (72,690) by Nikki from usa Loverboy wasn't a fake #2 hit. It was the best selling song of the year and what Mottola paid to be omitted from papers is that it was the most expensive single of the year. Her maxi cost $13 a pop. The #1 song was Bootylicious which went on sale the same day Mariah's Loverboy did for the same 99 cent deal. Loverboy was the most requested song of the year on radio which is why she received the award for such by Radio Music Hall. Just because the music directors were bribed not to play it couldn't hide the sheer number of requests coming in for it. What happened in 2001 was proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the public perception can be controlled and if you say something enough, the people will believe it. The reality is that Loverboy was the biggest selling and most requested song of 2001. (Wednesday 15 February 2017; 7:31)

Should fans retire? (72,687) by Nikki from usa Why badger some else to live up to your expectations? Why would you think what an artist has done 20 years ago is something they want to recapture? A singer will always be a singer. Aretha and Patti are beyond their prime years, but that doesn't stop them from working. The very reason Mariah's had the success she has is due to her passion and drive for music. That's not something that fizzles out one day because you are no longer the public's darling. If that were the case she never would've come back from Glitter. That is career ending for most and the entire industry counted her out. If she didn't have the music in her or the drive to follow through 2001 would've been the last year you heard from her. Where she is isn't where everyone else is. I think some should face the fact that if they're looking for Mariah to retire than maybe your fandom already did. I still believe MC did retire in 1998. #1's was her send off of her commercialized career at that point where she came full circle right down to her collab with Whitney. From that point on she wouldn't have the full backing of Sony and she was going to do the type of music she liked for better or for worse. Which has been hit or miss for a lot of you ever since. Maybe it's time to face the music. (Wednesday 15 February 2017; 7:13)

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