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"The wedding will not happen" saga (64,037) by Anthony Carey from U.K As per my last post regarding Mariah and James, I have noticed a couple reiterating what I said about the problem with Nick and Mariah feeling lonely etc. This is certainly a feeling that is going to resurface "if" Mariah is genuinely in love with James as much as expressed i.e. marriage. I get what people are saying about "staged photographs" and I do sometimes feel is Mariah trying to convince us or herself that James is "the one"? I think that the best thing Mariah could do at this moment is take a step back, away from the "so called" team around her and focus on herself/children, she is already so blessed and if she carries on this path in life I can't help but feel there is going to be a bump in the road ahead, she is looking hot and sounding great so use this as a building block to getting back the focus and make it all about her career. Moving on, I loved the Essence performance and I was good to see Da Brat back on the scene, could there be another collaboration in the future? Who knows but Mariah beamed and I am so happy for her as I feel every performance is a battle with the press etc for Mariah and this time she was certainly "triumphant". (Tuesday 5 July 2016; 14:25)

Re: "The wedding will not happen" (64,028) (64,036) by JAXGH from United States Many relationships work out even if the two are far away from each other frequently. It makes them appreciate the time they have together more. Mariah was fine with Nick being away a lot, "because I told my heart that you needed time for yourself, it's fine". But she wasn't okay with the cheating. Mariah's probably incredibly relaxed and there's no sense of stress with James. He's a good guy and she doesn't have to worry if he's fooling around. She's not with a cheater. She's with a grown man who is stable, successful and probably have a really big heart. Probably also got the brains, it shows, Mariah is a lot more successful financially now. Nick is a little kid. His instagram screams "attention, attention, attention". All his posts make me cringe. His philosophical, poetic wannabe deep bullsh*t number isn't working out either. "Divorce paper" is trash. I can't believe Mariah was with him, he's so [censroed] whack. I'm glad they're not together anymore. He just wanted money and fame. He did give her love. But not true love. Mariah deserves a real man. Not an attention seeking, cheating, [censored] boy. (Tuesday 5 July 2016; 14:01)

Re: Essence (64,032) (64,035) by RibbonB from USA No I know the audience well. Lol. But we will never know how Breakdown would go over unless Mariah goes back and performs it some year. She picked a list from her material that was designed to go over well, I just think she made a great list. (Tuesday 5 July 2016; 13:08)

Re: Just keeping it real (64,031) (64,034) by RibbonB from USA People will judge her, him or them, especially when the Daily Mail keeps posting so called leaks about their respective situations on a daily or weekly basis. Anyway, the guy wanted to know why people don't buy it. Perhaps he was trolling. But whomever keeps posting on blogs about their wedding status, plans etc. are obviously looking for reactions. PR hype. Just like people attacked NC based off of assumptions on blogs. People give real reactions based on real or bogus blog posts. But the children will live with whatever the consequences of grown people's decisions. That is a fact. Lastly, both parties are rich enough that we need not have known anything about their plans at least until they were both divorced. They seem to want continued chatter at least until the wedding on her reality show. IMO. (Tuesday 5 July 2016; 13:04)

Re: Essence (64,023) (64,032) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA You don't think that a breakdown would have gone over well at the Essence festival? Then you don't know the audience. It would've went over as well as ABMB did. (Tuesday 5 July 2016; 6:42)

Self righteous nonsense (64,031) by Todd from Melbourne, Australia I've noticed a few messages on here that are all "Mariah should have worked at her marriage" this, and "sanctity of marriage" that. Can we all just get over that? You sound like crazy Christian protesters. Nobody on this board had a clue about what was going on in MC and NC's marriage. It's nobody's business, regardless. And its failure is certainly nothing that Mariah should be judged for. (Tuesday 5 July 2016; 5:43)

Re: "The wedding will not happen" (64,028) (64,030) by RibbonB from USA She will be happy until she is not and no one is "happy" 100 percent of the time. The paparazzi wont snap 24/7 lol. Marriage takes some work and effort too, especially when times are strained. Perhaps if she put as much work into her marriage vs. this long extended divorce she would still be married vs divorcing. Mariah seems to think she can do her thing and everyone must revolve around her and adore her, but that kind of thing only lasts so long. Seems like this time around she is engaged for money and a sense of power. She doesn't have to spend her own, when he can support her lifestyle. The funny thing is she is working harder this past year, to make money for her coffers I suspect. JP keeps his name in the press via his association with the diva. This is a man who divorced his wife with three young children, one of whom was only one year old at the time. Supposedly his marriage broke down due to the stress of working so hard and losing so much money on his business ventures. That is a lame reason to walk away from a family, only to pursue a married woman with two children of her own. The whole thing looks like a big business merger, that's what most people comment on. Whatever the real story is, she will have to live with the consequences, but so will her children. (Tuesday 5 July 2016; 0:00)

Re: "The wedding will not happen" (64,027) (64,029) by Licia from USA She kisses that man like he's her first cousin. That's more embarrassing to me than the situation not working out. Lmao. (Monday 4 July 2016; 22:40)

Re: "The wedding will not happen" (64,024) (64,028) by Marissa from USA I don't think that they lack chemistry. I think what makes me question the legitimacy of the relationship is how infrequently they are together, and how elated MC seems despite the fact that he's almost never around. Especially when she let it be known on numerous occasions how unhappy she was with Nick's frequent travelling. How do you go from loneliness and misery, to happiness and excitement within two years, when you've entered the same type of relationship again that strained your marriage? If I really loved someone, I would be frustrated and sad with them always being away from me. I don't care how many times you Skype, Facetime or call each other. Eventually it's gonna get on your nerves that someone you allegedly love only comes around about once a month max. He seems very busy as does she, so even after they get married it seems like their lives will never stabilize together. Again, I don't understand it, but I want her to be happy. (Monday 4 July 2016; 22:35)

Re: "The wedding will not happen" (64,024) (64,027) by Martyn from England, UK I agree with you to an extent, but there's a part of me that thinks she's reigning it in after what happened with Nick. Her and Nick were always so over the top with the public displays of affection, and I reckon she's just trying to avoid any more embarrassment. Or maybe I'm just being naive. (Monday 4 July 2016; 21:00)

Re: Essence (64,020) (64,026) by Will from England Breakdown is a good song, but for it to work, you'd have to bank on the fact that more than half of the audience there knows it as well to be worthwhile. She knows which songs go down well with larger scale audiences that may not be huge obsessed lambs, that know every ad-lib she has ever done. With tours, she can break out the AAO, LB's etc. (Monday 4 July 2016; 20:01)

Re: "The situation" (64,024) (64,025) by RibbonB from USA Lol Licia, she seemed ecstatic when she married in '08, she seems pragmatic this whole thing with JP. The Scientology part should be the biggest drawback IMO and that has not been a secret to her. Anyway, she will do what she will do and let the casino chips fall where they may. (Monday 4 July 2016; 17:35)

Re: "The wedding will not happen" (64,022) (64,024) by Licia from USA I think people may feel that way because it doesn't look as if there is any chemistry between them. Well that's what I see when I look at pics of them together. Some of their moments together that get captured always look staged and unnatural to me. Like they are trying to force it. I don't expect her to be tongue kissing or dry humping the man in public, but their affection level is at a 2 and if I was marrying a billionaire that I claim to love, my affection level would be at 20. Lol I won't say they aren't going to get married nor will I say she's not happy (happier than ever is a stretch though because I've seen her over the moon happy in her other relationships as well), but I do understand why some people my think it. (Monday 4 July 2016; 17:18)

Re: Essence (64,018) (64,023) by RibbonB from USA Yes, she has been a lil late a few times lol. As far as Breakdown for the setlist. I don't think that song would have gone over well at all. Lot of people like it, but I don't think it's a crowd pleaser at that type of event. But you are right, we all could make up our own wish list of what would go well. I absolutely love TMB, so glad she does it, plus she gets to act silly with an audience member. Wish she would do it live with the band playing to it. That beat is so infectious. (Monday 4 July 2016; 16:15)

"The wedding will not happen" (64,022) by Martyn from England, UK Has anybody else noticed that a lot of people seem to think the wedding isn't going to happen? Wendy Williams has said it numerous times, and I often see comments on blogs/the MailOnline etc. from people who also seem to agree. I don't get it. What would Mariah or James gain from it? I find it all a bit bizarre. Mariah seems happier since meeting him in my opinion. (Monday 4 July 2016; 15:14)

Re: Essence (64,020) (64,021) by Licia from USA I can agree that Breakdown and Love Takes Takes Time would have been nice, but I'm sure we all have a list that we think would be better. With the exception of Make It Happen and Touch My Body I think she picked a pretty decent setlist. It was a real treat(for me of course) to see her perform the SoSo Def remix of Honey. I didn't expect that. *shrugs* (Monday 4 July 2016; 13:52)

Essence (64,020) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA Eh. It was ok I reckon. I think it's a wasted opportunity not to have tailored her set better to the audience. How does she not perform her r&b classsic "Breakdown"? "Love takes time" would've been great too. But she didn't fall down on stage so I guess we can call this show a success. Go Mariah. (Monday 4 July 2016; 4:55)

Cool article (64,019) by RibbonB from USA Charlie Wilson is a big Mariah fan. (Monday 4 July 2016; 4:21)

Re: Essence (64,014) (64,018) by Licia from USA Lmao. Mariah is always on CP time. (Monday 4 July 2016; 2:12)

Re: So refreshing (64,015) (64,017) by Shezz from Pk Very very proud of Mimi for dodging her imminent breakdown/emotional meltdown/midlife crisis/unavoidable downfall/whatever he said to shut the haters down. Where they at now? Maybe scanning the video clips desperately noting down all verses she was lipping? (Monday 4 July 2016; 1:48)

Re: Essence (64,014) (64,016) by B from USA Wasn't worried. She's been delivering consistently since starting Vegas. Maybe she can stage another epic comeback. I wouldn't count her out or bet against her. (Monday 4 July 2016; 1:41)

So refreshing (64,015) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) It's so refreshing to see the majority of positive messages on the message board today. I am beyond proud of our girl and the show she put on at The Essence Music Festival 2016. Words can not begin to describe how overjoyed I am to see that our girl was able put on a show that was worthy of her status as a true diva and music icon. I am also glad she kept the diva attitude and antics in check. Kudos MC I am very proud of you. Now you keep on shining as only you can MC. (Monday 4 July 2016; 0:33)

Re: Essence (64,010) (64,014) by RibbonB from USA Now, now. Lol remember a black audience once boooed Whitney back in the day. It can happen to anyone. But in general we are warm and welcoming too. Lol. I expected nothing less from a crowd of rich to working class, mostly middle aged folks there for an empowering event and good music. I did read a few grumbles about her being on "you know what time" though. Lol. (Sunday 3 July 2016; 23:33)

Essence Fest slayage (64,013) by Marissa from USA She absolutely killed it. She has been giving great performances for a while now so I wasn't worried or nervous for this performance. She looked beautiful and confident. (Sunday 3 July 2016; 20:54)

Essence Festival performance (64,012) by Special K from USA Mariah killed it. She really put on a show. Words can't express the euphoric high I'm on right now. Now I've seen Mariah in concert plenty of times. I must say this concert is close to be being the best. I mean she really put on a show. Cool to see JD and Da'Brat. I thought Missy was gonna pop up from underneath the stage, lol. Man Mariah was the iceing on the cake honey. She connected with the audience and didn't have alot of "diva" antics. She was more like a "humble" diva, lol. Highlights for me was well basically everything along with watching my mom and loud ass aunties sing VOL, Make It Happen, and WBT, lol. (Sunday 3 July 2016; 20:38)

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