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Bryan Tanaka (104,102) by Edward from USA Don't waste your time, everything the Tanaka article says about the show is true. I stopped watching because it makes me sad and I don't want to be sad during the holidays. I'm actually revisiting the Merry Christmas II You album in anticipation of when AIWFCIY will hit the top spot again. We got MB30 this year, that's enough for me. (Saturday 18 November 2023; 00:25) this is a reply to message 104,098

Bryan Tanaka (104,098) by Bill from the UK There's a rumour that Bryan Tanaka was arrested a few months ago in Brazil for his involvement in a scam several years ago (pre-Mariah). Not sure if it's true or completely made up, but that would explain his absence recently and subsequent removal from her Instagram. Or, they may have simply broken up. It happens. As for the Christmas concerts, I'm not even going to waste my time watching the videos. It's the same thing we see every year. Like you all, I fear for Mariah's wellbeing and whatever she is battling. But continuing the charade is not helping anyone. The truth will come out one day I suppose. (Friday 17 November 2023; 22:17)

Emotionless: Mariah's face is totally stiff (104,095) by Edward from USA I won't personally go on a diatribe about the first concert. At least she's playing it safe with the few parts she's singing live. She's definitely not lipping 99%, but she's lipping a huge chunk of the concert, I would say anything that requires any nominal belting is being lipped. I'm concerned about her well-being though. It is as if she's going through the motions, as if her body is there, but her soul is not. I really hope she has some great support system around her. Her twins still need her around for many years to come. (Friday 17 November 2023; 18:08) this is a reply to message 104,094

Emotionless: Mariah's face is totally stiff (104,094) by jaker20 from US I agree with her being stiff, hello that's been her case since Memoirs. But she's not 99% lipping. This is the problem with group pileups, we get carried away, start exaggerating and it becomes free for all. I'm sure its possible to criticize her and still be truthful, without throwing everything but the kitchen sink. Anyway, this is the start of the season, and per usual, I can already feel the lambs sharpening their knives. Carry on. (Friday 17 November 2023; 17:08)

Not sure what to do (104,055) by Edward from USA I meant "It's an experience that goes beyond just the singing." (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 13:55) this is a reply to message 104,054

Not sure what to do (104,054) by Edward from USA I would say go for it. You can really feel the Christmas spirit in her concerts. From the audience, you barely notice any of the smoke and mirrors. I think it's an expensive that goes beyond just the singing. That's if you can still find tickets. (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 12:51)

Not sure what to do (104,054) by Edward from USA I would say go for it. You can really feel the Christmas spirit in her concerts. From the audience, you barely notice any of the smoke and mirrors. I think it's an expensive that goes beyond just the singing. That's if you can still find tickets. (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 12:51) this is a reply to message 104,052

Not sure what to do (104,052) by Jamie from UK Yes part of me wants to wait to see how these go first then consider going to next full concert. (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 12:27)

Not sure what to do (104,053) by Edward from USA Judging by that private concert in Qatar, I don't think anything has changed, but I would love to be proved wrong. I hope the first concert is just great. I'm still rooting for her. (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 12:45) this is a reply to message 104,048

Not sure what to do (104,048) by Bobby A from United States These concerts are probably going to make us know that MC has her voice back or she will never get it back. It's hard to believe that her performance of The Distance on late night TV in 2019 was the last time she truly performed live without a pre-recorded track. (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 06:10)

Mariah confirms she's done 10 songs for new album (104,039) by Edward from USA I concur. Making an album is cheap these days, especially since she writes her own songs. She doesn't really need a label, she could've sold those 50K units of Caution just by promoting it herself. (Monday 13 November 2023; 19:47) this is a reply to message 104,036

Mariah confirms she's done 10 songs for new album (104,036) by Bill from the UK Surely by now the old girl could just finance the damn album herself. All this talk of her shopping around for a record deal is humiliating. She has the resources and star power to go it alone. All she ever does is complain about how such and such a single wasn't pushed, wrong song choices, was told to take songs off she liked, record company politics and blah blah blah. Put your money where your mouth is and go it alone. Tina Arena did so with her latest album because she was tired of the industry and being overlooked, despite being very talented. It did exceptionally well in Australia and was an excellent album too. (Monday 13 November 2023; 16:54)

Mariah Carey's Christmas movie (104,034) by Edward from USA As long as Mariah doesn't have anything to do with the script and directing, that could happen. (Monday 13 November 2023; 12:51) this is a reply to message 104,032

Mariah Carey's Christmas movie (104,032) by jaker20 from US I think Mariah should do a proper Christmas movie with a great story, and a good script, and all the music from Merry Christmas 1 and 2 and some new fun ones. Kind of like Meryl Streep's Mama Mia, but Christmas themed. I think that's a good idea. (Monday 13 November 2023; 04:49)

Saint Harison (104,018) by Edward from USA I think that only happens [once] in a lifetime. As much as I loved Whitney and like Celine, they couldn't quite get to me like Mariah did. While Whitney's voice was more powerful, Mariah's artistry was far superior and her voice more nuanced. Whitney would make any song presented to her sound as if she had written it. Mariah was more like a painter and decorative painter all in one. I don't remember anybody who could put together complicated background vocals like Mariah. Had social media been around back then, Mariah would've been twice bigger than Taylor [Swift.] I can't name a song by Taylor Swift, but the woman is a phenomenon. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 17:51) this is a reply to message 104,016

Saint Harison (104,016) by Bobby A from United States I am trying my best to relive those first two years of being in awe with an artist like I was with MC. I still remember the record store where I bought her debut. I remember hearing Emotions on the radio headed to the mall. I am hoping Saint Harison is that artist. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 03:13)

Saint Harison (104,014) by Edward from USA I loved that performance. His runs are definitely Mariah infused. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 01:04) this is a reply to message 104,013

Saint Harison (104,013) by Bobby A from United States Did you check out his brillant performance of Ego Talkin on Jimmy Kimmel this week? You got to YouTube his performance. Somebody has been truly studying Mariah Carey. I am not making it up either, Andy. He said it in his Apple Music interview discussing his EP Lost A Friend. His vocal technique and phrasing is just like MC. Also, Daley is back on tour in January. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 00:11)

Mariah, please be ready (103,996) by Edward from USA I just hope she learned from last year. The first show is supposed to be an indication of what's to come, it should be just great. Artists tend to do well on the first few dates of their tours. Some of them sometimes get sick along the way, but everybody understands that. (Thursday 9 November 2023; 02:21) this is a reply to message 103,995

Mariah, please be ready (103,995) by Andrew from the UK It's hard to find a comparator for a singer but when a tennis player has an injury they do not sign up for a circuit of Grand Slams and tournaments. When a rugby player has a pulled hamstring, they are taken out of the season. If you can't sing, don't get on stage - and charge money for it? This sounds mean, maybe it is. And I think if people know what's going to happen and they buy tickets to it, then I'm all for that. But very majorly supportive of people like Adam who chooses not to buy high-price tickets to something very average. The Caution tour was Mariah's first tour in the UK I didn't attend since the Rainbow tour. Because I, likewise, didn't see the point. I'd rather spend the money on a vacation - which is what it costs now. However, I think you're missing the crux. It isn't that Mariah isn't signing so much, it's that she doesn't move, she doesn't banter much, she doesn't do much of anything. I remember attending the Christmas show at the O2 not far from me: I could see she was reading an autocue of what to say. "I have my own reindeeeeer." That isn't just a loss of confidence, that's a loss of dignity, wouldn't you say? When someone is asking Mariah to be prepared, it's a grave, grave state of affairs that this needs to be requested. But, I do hope she puts on a good show and doesn't fill YouTube with yet more toss. (Thursday 9 November 2023; 00:36)

Play Anywhere Music/FYE (103,966) by Edward from USA Why don't you make it yourself? It's pretty easy. (Sunday 5 November 2023; 21:03) this is a reply to message 103,964

Play Anywhere Music/FYE (103,964) by Bobby A from United States I just found out this service is no longer available to make your own CD. The in store FYE kiosk service ended in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. I used this service to make my own CD to have a physical copy of downloaded music. I just don't like listening to or storing music on my phone or a computer. I guess I will be forced to now. Does anyone know of another website where I can make a CD and have it mailed to me? (Sunday 5 November 2023; 16:10)

7 songs one billion streams (103,902) by Edward from USA I hadn't really pay much attention, but Mariah really doesn't seem to care much about Daydream. She acts as if it doesn't exist. She very rarely even mentions it. Daydream is very special to me because it's the album that drew me back to her after listening to Open Arms. I think she got so invested in it that her losing all her Grammy nominations made her block it out. (Saturday 28 October 2023; 19:22) this is a reply to message 103,901

7 songs one billion streams (103,901) by Andrew from the UK I am genuinely shocked Fantasy never gets the audience it deserves. Everyone loves it. I think it may have something to do with Mariah literally ignoring it for 20 years. (Saturday 28 October 2023; 07:21)

Merry Christmas to you too (103,893) by Edward from USA She's been overdoing the Christmas stuff with a few subpart songs here and there that have gone nowhere. She might as well work on a proper project and put it out there. Anything Christmas related she releases wouldn't overshadow AIWFCIY.. (Friday 27 October 2023; 15:04) this is a reply to message 103,882

Merry Christmas to you too (103,882) by Terna from Nigeria No, just no she's over doing the Christmas thingy and it could easily backfire and have everyone tune out mentally on her Christmas offerings, including AIWFCIY. I sure hope she isn't cooking up another Christmas album. That would be overkill. The only thing Christmas themed I would want to hear from her is an official recording of "Away in a Manger" with Roe Roe and her own version of "Where are you Christmas". Mariah dear, absolutely no new Christmas albums for you. (Thursday 26 October 2023; 03:05)

Merry Christmas to you too (103,892) by Edward from USA Probably. I definitely think something's up. (Friday 27 October 2023; 15:01) this is a reply to message 103,891

Merry Christmas to you too (103,891) by Andrew from the UK Well, Merry Christmas was released October 29 and Merry Christmas II You was released November 2. So Merry Christmas III must be out next week? (Friday 27 October 2023; 01:20)

Merry Christmas to you too (103,880) by Edward from USA Happy Birthday, Robert Anthony. I hope you're having a a great day. (Thursday 26 October 2023; 00:21) this is a reply to message 103,879

Merry Christmas to you too (103,879) by Bobby A from United States I just had to express my thoughts today and plus it's my birthday. 29 years old again this year. At this point, I would take any project being released. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 22:56)

Merry Christmas to you too (103,875) by Edward from USA I'm definitely down for a third Christmas album, but it should only contain new music. I don't want any new rework from past albums. I have the feeling the "theme album" she was talking about is a Christmas album, and it might be coming out soon. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 21:58)

On the subjects of tours (103,874) by Edward from USA Spanish, which is my first language, has a binary grammar gender system, differentiating masculine and feminine. Pronouns, nouns, articles and adjectives are all gendered and they have to agree in number and gender when you use them. The city government in Buenos Aires, the nation's capital, banned teachers from using any gender-neutral words during class and in communications with parents. The city's education minister said such language violated the rules of Spanish and stymied students' reading comprehension. As a grown ass person, you can identify yourself as whatever you want, but leave children alone. Pushing gender ideology on children is criminal to me. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 21:29) this is a reply to message 103,872

On the subjects of tours (103,872) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, 100 thumbs up for this post. Absolutely on point. For example, I liked the debut album from Sam Smith, but since I saw his latest "performance" on stage, it's hard for me to listen to his music. Madonna and Sam Smith are very vulgar and it's just annoying. They should tour together. Lol. On a side note: Our ministery of education has forbidden the "gendern" for the elemantary schools. There is hope. I don't know how it's in English but in German it's just grammatically wrong with the gender thing and not needed at all. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 20:00)

On the subjects of tours (103,868) by Edward from USA Exactly my point, opinions are like the anus, everybody has one, not matter how ignorant and stupid it can be. I know it's eating up you can't quite use the word transphobia here, but fatphobia should do. Ignorant much. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 16:07) this is a reply to message 103,866

On the subjects of tours (103,866) by Libra Lamb from USA Misery loves company, and there's no one more miserable than poor Andrew and his commitment to conflict and negativity. Like I said, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, no matter how ignorant it may be. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 15:01)

On the subjects of tours (103,865) by Edward from USA I couldn't have said it better. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 14:53) this is a reply to message 103,864

On the subjects of tours (103,864) by Andrew from the UK Sam Smith has embarrassed himself with ridiculous and disgusting stage performances. I don't know anyone who wants to see an obese, sweaty, unattractive man on stage acting like it's daring - and not vulgar - to behave the way he does. It was daring 30 years ago, today it's just pathetic. Madonna take note. The two of them trying to reclaim the word "vulgar" amplifies the patheticness of it all. They both look desperate and somewhat oblivious - a bit like Miley "Yeah we do what we want cos we, like, do what want" Cyrus. I don't know anybody - anybody - who does not think that Sam Smith and Madonna are desperate has-beens. Mariah is often called a has-been but the Christmas defrost keeps her quite relevant. Whilst thinking on this I realise that Mariah x Christmas is something I should fully support. Thus I call again for a third Christmas album - perhaps a Christmas duets album. As for his "gender identity" Sam Smith is free to declare what his pronouns are - just as Edward is free to declare that he is not going to use them when referencing him. Gender Theory like Race Theory can be used as attempts to control language, thus controlling education and the minds of the young. You are free to believe in it, just as most people, who refuse to flatly deny observable reality, will not. (Wednesday 25 October 2023; 11:29)

On the subjects of tours (103,860) by Edward from USA Madonna is definitely out of touch with reality. She should have some respect for herself, her family and her legacy. I've always given her props for staying fit and giving her all in her concerts, but she's definitely in denial. You can be a woman or a man of a certain age and still have some class. As for Sam Smith, as much as I like his first two albums, he's turned into a clown. It is simply disgusting. This gender idiology crap has permeated into everything, it's ridiculous. (Tuesday 24 October 2023; 21:17) this is a reply to message 103,857

On the subjects of tours (103,857) by Andrew from the UK I just watched fan footage of Madonna at the Greenwich O2 with her "Celebration Tour". How obnoxious can you get? I know Madonna had made a career of carrying herself with a superior "smurf you" attitude - but that show is absolutely monolithic in its pretentiousness. I love Ray of Light, Confessions on a Dancefloor, and many random singles from her - she can write a pop song. But she lacks any kind of class, regardless of how much of an English accent she tries to put on. I do not need to see a 60year old woman kissing someone on stage as if this makes her "daring". Like Sam Smith, she's absolutely vulgar. At least Mariah had maintained a level of class (notwithstanding Stella-gate). (Monday 23 October 2023; 21:00)

It's time... almost (103,817) by Edward from USA Robert, it's evident you're drooling over Andrew. You had already professed your love for Bill. You probably made him take down his pic here and now this. cybercheating is not cool. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 23:21) this is a reply to message 103,816

It's time... almost (103,816) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I was afraid I was doing that. Point made clearly. I will hold off on my reasons why Merry Christmas II You should not have had that piece together AIWFCIY duet with Justin Beiber. But, tell me why do you respond to multiple people posts all in one chuck of a time on the computer? We see your handsome face like six times in a row sometimes. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 23:01)

Tis the season for something... (103,797) by Edward from USA I also think she looks fine in that red dress. Thank God she didn't go for a Little Red Riding Hood outfit. (Wednesday 18 October 2023; 22:41) this is a reply to message 103,796

Tis the season for something... (103,796) by Andrew from the UK I'm forced to agree. What's wrong with the dress, Jamie? It's a cute photo, Mariah's expression is one of genuine happiness, and I'll take that lovely dress of a leotard or sparkling ballgown any day. (Wednesday 18 October 2023; 12:55)

Einstein is a No No (103,783) by Edward from USA Sorry, but no. E=MC2 is fine. It's weird and confusing referring to E=MC2 as Einstein. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 18:28) this is a reply to message 103,782

Einstein is a No No (103,782) by "MariahHater" from Hell C'mon you guys. It's just a nickname for the album. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 17:58)

Einstein is a No No (103,774) by Edward from USA Same sentiment here. E=MC2 is just fine. (Monday 16 October 2023; 18:19) this is a reply to message 103,771

Einstein is a No No (103,771) by Andrew from the UK I beg you all, stop calling that fantastic record "Einstein". It's neither cute nor funny. E=MC2 was, and is, a great title for a record. Mariah Carey's Einstein? No. Parlez vous francais? I said no. Lemme translate it: I said no. I can say it en español: no. Portuguese? Boy, you know. Japanese? Boy, you know. I said it: I said no. I said it: I said no. (Monday 16 October 2023; 16:27)

The Art of Letting Go (103,761) by Edward from USA I coined that term, just in case. Lol. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 19:17) this is a reply to message 103,760

The Art of Letting Go (103,760) by "MariahHater" from Hell Randy's Theme got me rotfl so bad. Shocks. This made my day. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 16:05)

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