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HFIA (114,062) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter HFIA started good with the promotion but then lost the track and the plot. Type Dangerous was different from anything Mariah had done and she seemed to have a hell lot of budget for the video yet the video was lacklustre. And in what has become a tradition the video wasn't ready on time. Also we have all seen Mariah not being able to move properly in real life and needing help but you'd think in a controlled environment she'd have more coordinated movements but she looked stiff and unable to move. The video didn't age well. Then the other singles released I didn't even keep track because the promo wasn't even there. Sugar Sweet was a nice song (although to be honest I can't listen to it at all because I was in my first trimester and had constant nausea and that's when the song came lol so now when I listen to it I feel nauseous) anyways that too had no proper video. She seems to start strong and then immediately drop everything. (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 01:45) this is a reply to message 114,061

HFIA (114,061) by Lambi from USA I thought the HFIA rollout was a real attempt to somewhat get that influential connotation back, hence purchasing the Vanguard award and having the mainstreamed iHeart tribute. Not sure if she is seen any differently though. It's interesting Mariah is quite literally at a stage where she is having to be serious about really leaving her mark. The projects cooking now are legacy based and making sure she ends it on a high note. I didn't realize this is probably a major contributing factor to her sadness. She is years ahead of us, career-wise, so many things unbeknownst to us behind the scenes. She must've started through document finalizations and living the end of the show now. It makes sense that now having to go through the process of seriously solidifying your will, royalty arrangements, and insurance policies would be rather tough. Seeing your last efforts on print would be bittersweet. As much as she is eternally 12, biology is real and she is of retiring age. I'd imagine, especially for someone like MC, having to eventually let go of the one thing you unequivocally devoted your whole entire life on must be pretty freaking heavy. (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 01:16)

HFIA (114,061) by Lambi from USA I thought the HFIA rollout was a real attempt to somewhat get that influential connotation back, hence purchasing the Vanguard award and having the mainstreamed iHeart tribute. Not sure if she is seen any differently though. It's interesting Mariah is quite literally at a stage where she is having to be serious about really leaving her mark. The projects cooking now are legacy based and making sure she ends it on a high note. I didn't realize this is probably a major contributing factor to her sadness. She is years ahead of us, career-wise, so many things unbeknownst to us behind the scenes. She must've started through document finalizations and living the end of the show now. It makes sense that now having to go through the process of seriously solidifying your will, royalty arrangements, and insurance policies would be rather tough. Seeing your last efforts on print would be bittersweet. As much as she is eternally 12, biology is real and she is of retiring age. I'd imagine, especially for someone like MC, having to eventually let go of the one thing you unequivocally devoted your whole entire life on must be pretty freaking heavy. (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 01:16) this is a reply to message 114,058

Mini series (114,058) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter There's so much to Mariah's story, I'm glad a mini series is being envisioned for it and of course Mariah will be involved because after all it is her story but I hope she lets the filmmakers do their thing and not try to control every aspect. One thing about Michael I wished for was if it was a miniseries because this man has been famous since like he was 8, and started his journey even younger so there just so much to his story a movie can't encapsulate his complex life but alas I'm glad it helped boost his songs again and I agree for Mariah I hope her movie focuses strongly on her artistry and talent beyond being just "The Voice". (Monday 29 June 2026; 15:07)

MC in the studio (114,060) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I am here for a Mariah-The Dream collaboration again. I love Memoirs. To be honest no matter how good the quality of her songs are if she doesn't have a good promotion to push it, it won't go anywhere. (Monday 29 June 2026; 20:55) this is a reply to message 114,059

MC in the studio (114,059) by Bobby A from United States Something has caused MC to spend much of June in the studio. It seems like MC is not playing this time. MC and Larry Jackson probably had a meeting in May and created a plan for MC17. It has been reported by Nostradamus Insider that she has been in the studio recently with Charlie Coffeen (Muni Long/Kuk Harrell). The-Dream announced at The BET Awards show last night that he was in the studio with MC last week. (Monday 29 June 2026; 15:28)

MC in the studio (114,059) by Bobby A from United States Something has caused MC to spend much of June in the studio. It seems like MC is not playing this time. MC and Larry Jackson probably had a meeting in May and created a plan for MC17. It has been reported by Nostradamus Insider that she has been in the studio recently with Charlie Coffeen (Muni Long/Kuk Harrell). The-Dream announced at The BET Awards show last night that he was in the studio with MC last week. (Monday 29 June 2026; 15:28)

Mini series (114,058) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter There's so much to Mariah's story, I'm glad a mini series is being envisioned for it and of course Mariah will be involved because after all it is her story but I hope she lets the filmmakers do their thing and not try to control every aspect. One thing about Michael I wished for was if it was a miniseries because this man has been famous since like he was 8, and started his journey even younger so there just so much to his story a movie can't encapsulate his complex life but alas I'm glad it helped boost his songs again and I agree for Mariah I hope her movie focuses strongly on her artistry and talent beyond being just "The Voice". (Monday 29 June 2026; 15:07) this is a reply to message 114,056

Michael (114,056) by Lambi from USA True. Beyond the obvious purification of certain characters, the movie was really well done. I loved how they fully recaptured each decade, how closely the casting resembled the real people, and how they truly showcased the essence of Michael. His abnormal love for animals, his musical genius, the way he worked, the inception of each song, how the lead single was ever-changing before the release and how the track listing for Thriller kept being rearranged. It was all done with so much meaning behind it. I too would love for people to see MC through such a creative lens. My All, The Roof, Fourth of July, and Breakdown being written in real time after every rendezvous with Derek would make such an insane movie scene sequence. To see little Mariah come to life would also be fun. Her effervescent personality; how innately inquisitive, creative, strong-willed and sassy she was, how she navigated the difficult turmoil in her household, and how her wise mouth shut down her bullies. People would finally understand that she really was made for superstardom and start putting some respect on her name. I feel like even a deeper backstory on Pat and Alfred would also be such a revelation. (Monday 29 June 2026; 14:24)

Taylor Swift (114,057) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Unfortunately Mariah never had a strong enough team to market her properly. I think the only time her PR was strong post Tommy was the roll out of TEOM marketed as the Phoenix rising from the ashes. After that she got too comfortable again and thus now she is only known as the Christmas lady which don't get me wrong many artists would kill to have a song and season that unfailingly puts them at the top of the charts every year but Mariah is so much more than that. Quite like Michael, Mariah has really birthed many careers of so many artists that came after her but she wasn't able to etch that legacy in people's brains. (Monday 29 June 2026; 15:01) this is a reply to message 114,055

Taylor Swift (114,055) by nancy from Switzerland I don't like Taylor Swift that much. But she is a good entertainer and has lots of mainstream hits. Here in Switzerland the youger people are obsessed with her. I think in Germany too. Sadly when I talk about Mariah, people act like: Does she still sing? Or they begin with the eyerolling. Usually they say that they don't like this (Divagehabe) difficult personality which is not reliable for normal people who are not in this business. That makes me sad. Because she did so many albums and many resung remixes. Rarely Mc comes to Switzerland because the people here listen more to pop and rock. That is why I go to Germany when she rarely gives a concert. But also in Germany I don't hear always positive opinions about MC unfortunately. I don't know what you people in Switzerland and Germany think about it. (Monday 29 June 2026; 11:22)

Michael (114,056) by Lambi from USA True. Beyond the obvious purification of certain characters, the movie was really well done. I loved how they fully recaptured each decade, how closely the casting resembled the real people, and how they truly showcased the essence of Michael. His abnormal love for animals, his musical genius, the way he worked, the inception of each song, how the lead single was ever-changing before the release and how the track listing for Thriller kept being rearranged. It was all done with so much meaning behind it. I too would love for people to see MC through such a creative lens. My All, The Roof, Fourth of July, and Breakdown being written in real time after every rendezvous with Derek would make such an insane movie scene sequence. To see little Mariah come to life would also be fun. Her effervescent personality; how innately inquisitive, creative, strong-willed and sassy she was, how she navigated the difficult turmoil in her household, and how her wise mouth shut down her bullies. People would finally understand that she really was made for superstardom and start putting some respect on her name. I feel like even a deeper backstory on Pat and Alfred would also be such a revelation. (Monday 29 June 2026; 14:24) this is a reply to message 114,054

Michael (114,054) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Other than Mariah I’m a massive MJ fan. I recently watched the biopic. Any other fans here? The biopic was really well done albeit of course quite sanitized. But it did what it was meant to do, introduce the new generation to MJ and my socials are now flooded with Gen Z and younger peeps going crazy over the magic of MJ. So I really hope we get a great budget movie of Mariah to introduce her to the next generation. She has a very interesting backstory and her artistry is next level so I really hope they focus on that. It’ll hopefully lead to the younger crowd to know her catalogue more than her just being considered the Queen of Christmas. Also hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well. Sorry I have been MIA. Baby keeps me busyyyyy. Hahah. (Monday 29 June 2026; 01:51)

Taylor Swift (114,055) by nancy from Switzerland I don't like Taylor Swift that much. But she is a good entertainer and has lots of mainstream hits. Here in Switzerland the youger people are obsessed with her. I think in Germany too. Sadly when I talk about Mariah, people act like: Does she still sing? Or they begin with the eyerolling. Usually they say that they don't like this (Divagehabe) difficult personality which is not reliable for normal people who are not in this business. That makes me sad. Because she did so many albums and many resung remixes. Rarely Mc comes to Switzerland because the people here listen more to pop and rock. That is why I go to Germany when she rarely gives a concert. But also in Germany I don't hear always positive opinions about MC unfortunately. I don't know what you people in Switzerland and Germany think about it. (Monday 29 June 2026; 11:22)

Michael (114,054) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Other than Mariah I’m a massive MJ fan. I recently watched the biopic. Any other fans here? The biopic was really well done albeit of course quite sanitized. But it did what it was meant to do, introduce the new generation to MJ and my socials are now flooded with Gen Z and younger peeps going crazy over the magic of MJ. So I really hope we get a great budget movie of Mariah to introduce her to the next generation. She has a very interesting backstory and her artistry is next level so I really hope they focus on that. It’ll hopefully lead to the younger crowd to know her catalogue more than her just being considered the Queen of Christmas. Also hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well. Sorry I have been MIA. Baby keeps me busyyyyy. Hahah. (Monday 29 June 2026; 01:51)

Taylor Swift (114,053) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ugh Taylor's relentless PR annoys me to no end. She's always the victim and always using that narrative to manipulate her fandom to purchase the same thing again and again. I mean you've got to give it to her, the ability to continuously scam people into buying 30 different variant of the same album (she had like 32 versions of I think The Tortured Poet's Department). Whereas someone like Mariah earned her stripes by actually "selling". Don't get me wrong I listen to a bunch of Taylor songs but they will never be on the same level as Mariah. I hope now that Taylor is getting married she decides to step back like Rihanna lol but Taylor loves the fame too much. She's addicted to chart success, doesn't care about longevity. (Monday 29 June 2026; 01:47) this is a reply to message 114,051

Taylor Swift (114,051) by TheButterflyReturns from United States The records are eventually going to be surpassed by someone else. It's unfortunate that Mariah is being supplanted by someone as irritating as Taylor Swift, but oh well. And whenever you spar with Whitney fans, just remember to ask them "How many of Whitney's number one hits did she co-write and co-produce herself?" That will shut them up. (Sunday 28 June 2026; 13:51)

Taylor Swift (114,052) by Lighty from China To me Taylor is the Shania of this generation, successfully crossing over from country to pop, with less talent but better marketing skills and a much more loyal fandom. Her music used to be quite nice and catchy, but after Reputation or maybe Lover, everything she released sounds more or less the same to me. Though I quite like that cute Opalite music video, worth a watch. (Sunday 28 June 2026; 18:26) this is a reply to message 114,040

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

Taylor Swift (114,051) by TheButterflyReturns from United States The records are eventually going to be surpassed by someone else. It's unfortunate that Mariah is being supplanted by someone as irritating as Taylor Swift, but oh well. And whenever you spar with Whitney fans, just remember to ask them "How many of Whitney's number one hits did she co-write and co-produce herself?" That will shut them up. (Sunday 28 June 2026; 13:51) this is a reply to message 114,040

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

Taylor Swift (114,050) by Lambi from USA Yup, she is a product of a phenomenal marketing team. She's also kept up a brand of being a squeaky-clean, innocent, teenage country girl who writes breakup songs on the floor with her guitar. But it is eventually going to become tired and predictable. She is of marriage and motherhood age, and I'm not sure how much longer she can maximize a performative brand. She is clever, though. We have to give credit where credit is due. Top-notch public relations team, may I add. Her family is in finance and absolutely knows how to strategically grow wealth, which means never-ending resources, which in turn obviously become a long-lasting, dominating career. (Sunday 28 June 2026; 03:53) this is a reply to message 114,044

Taylor Swift (114,044) by Jamie from UK I've never got the Taylor hype. I liked a few songs from the Red and 1989 albums but couldn't tell you any after that. I think it's been a very calculated business venture that's paid off. No singers have become billionaires before, this was a strategically planned exercise using social media to captivate the audience especially the young generation. Although as we know nothing lasts forever so watch this space. Mariah and all the other greats earned their audience and awards from hard work and people physically going out to buy their music. Now you don't even have to get off your couch for it to count towards a number one. I know what I'd rather have achieved and it's definitely not the Taylor model. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 11:09)

Article: Mariah Carey breaks silence on Clive Davis' death (114,049) by SALLYELAMBBY from USA I too would've posted that photo if I looked that good standing next to evil. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 18:56)

Article: Mariah Carey doesn't show up for longtime collaborator (114,048) by SALLYELAMBBY from USA Ew this was worded so shadily and awkward lol. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 18:52)

Getting our Mariah back (114,047) by SALLYELAMBBY from USA Madge v. Mimi in 2026? Iconic lmao. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 18:42) this is a reply to message 114,045

Getting our Mariah back (114,045) by Jamie from UK Changing the subject... I'm just watching a Madonna interview here in the UK, and whilst her behaviour over recent years has been questionable it's nice to see that she's still coherent and can hold a conversation with the interviewer. She's both relaxed and engaged and relatable. This is as we've said where Mariah is going wrong, the body of work she produced for [Here for it all] was great but you can't connect with her on a regular level. Madonna is drawing me in as I'm able to connect with her and who she was is still there, she's still the Madonna we know. If Mariah could get back to that level of connection I'm sure she could draw more people into her new music. I really think that should be her main focus now, have someone to manage her persona as such, get her more connected with her audience again and get her back to who she was and who people know. If it means disappearing for a year or so completely to get herself back then so be it. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 11:11)

Taylor Swift (114,046) by MusicfanJ from Germany In the 80ies or 90ies Taylor Swift wouldn't have been so big and popular like nowadays. She's just there in the right time with a good management and clever business choices. Plus there's not so much competition. In the 90ies with Whintey, Céline, Mariah even Madonna, today who is there, really? Taylor Swift started as a country girl and hit the "zeitgeist" with her pop songs. She also seems nice and smart. But she will never be in the league of a "Mariah Carey". Never ever. I'm not worried at all. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 16:34) this is a reply to message 114,043

Taylor Swift (114,043) by Lainsky from Philippines Honestly, I was bothered for all the reasons you mentioned and felt disappointed when I saw that Taylor Swift earned her 15th No. 1 song, especially since it was a soundtrack. That added to my dismay. When You Believe, Lead The Way, hello? They deserved to hit the top spot and stayed there for several weeks, hello? What's happening there? I chose not to post about it here, perhaps because I'm currently in a place of contentment and joy with all the achievements Mariah Carey has made. Yet, I still secretly hope for more, such as scoring another No. 1 song and album. The points you raised are valid and make sense, but there are other reasons to consider as well. While it's true that the records she set might eventually be broken, that doesn't erase them. They are etched in history, having made a significant impact. However, I also recognize that feeling of not wanting her records to be broken. I felt this first with Rihanna, but with Taylor, she shows no signs of slowing down, so it's quite possible she will continue to break records. Given her consistent popularity after nearly two decades, I can't help but entertain the rumor that she made a pact with Satan or some cult to maintain her fame. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 06:14)

Getting our Mariah back (114,045) by Jamie from UK Changing the subject... I'm just watching a Madonna interview here in the UK, and whilst her behaviour over recent years has been questionable it's nice to see that she's still coherent and can hold a conversation with the interviewer. She's both relaxed and engaged and relatable. This is as we've said where Mariah is going wrong, the body of work she produced for [Here for it all] was great but you can't connect with her on a regular level. Madonna is drawing me in as I'm able to connect with her and who she was is still there, she's still the Madonna we know. If Mariah could get back to that level of connection I'm sure she could draw more people into her new music. I really think that should be her main focus now, have someone to manage her persona as such, get her more connected with her audience again and get her back to who she was and who people know. If it means disappearing for a year or so completely to get herself back then so be it. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 11:11)

Taylor Swift (114,044) by Jamie from UK I've never got the Taylor hype. I liked a few songs from the Red and 1989 albums but couldn't tell you any after that. I think it's been a very calculated business venture that's paid off. No singers have become billionaires before, this was a strategically planned exercise using social media to captivate the audience especially the young generation. Although as we know nothing lasts forever so watch this space. Mariah and all the other greats earned their audience and awards from hard work and people physically going out to buy their music. Now you don't even have to get off your couch for it to count towards a number one. I know what I'd rather have achieved and it's definitely not the Taylor model. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 11:09) this is a reply to message 114,040

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

Taylor Swift (114,043) by Lainsky from Philippines Honestly, I was bothered for all the reasons you mentioned and felt disappointed when I saw that Taylor Swift earned her 15th No. 1 song, especially since it was a soundtrack. That added to my dismay. When You Believe, Lead The Way, hello? They deserved to hit the top spot and stayed there for several weeks, hello? What's happening there? I chose not to post about it here, perhaps because I'm currently in a place of contentment and joy with all the achievements Mariah Carey has made. Yet, I still secretly hope for more, such as scoring another No. 1 song and album. The points you raised are valid and make sense, but there are other reasons to consider as well. While it's true that the records she set might eventually be broken, that doesn't erase them. They are etched in history, having made a significant impact. However, I also recognize that feeling of not wanting her records to be broken. I felt this first with Rihanna, but with Taylor, she shows no signs of slowing down, so it's quite possible she will continue to break records. Given her consistent popularity after nearly two decades, I can't help but entertain the rumor that she made a pact with Satan or some cult to maintain her fame. (Saturday 27 June 2026; 06:14) this is a reply to message 114,040

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

Taylor Swift (114,042) by Lambi from USA That argument is so fantastical, "Whitney's are known." It's such a cop-out to discount Mariah's accolades. Though I'd agree that some of Mariah's #1s are like, "Huh, what do you mean?" I didn't think TGIFY or IDWC were #1 records. There was definitely extra effort to make them happen. But you essentially can't fabricate what people like. Obsessed, Shake It Off, and It's a Wrap eventually found their way to the success they deserved. They should've rightfully been number 1s. Mariah heavily bodies Whitney (RIP) both in vocals and melody. It boils down to who gave more throughout their career. MC takes the cake. Taylor Swift isn't even comparable. Literally, if she gets the most, that would mean absolutely nothing. Like Aretha said, "Great gowns, beautiful gowns." (Saturday 27 June 2026; 01:07) this is a reply to message 114,040

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

Taylor Swift (114,041) by Zachariah from Croatia I don't think the issue is that Mariah's record is in jeopardy. Records exist to be broken. The interesting question is whether every #1 has the same cultural weight. Mariah, Whitney, MJ, Madonna, and The Beatles have songs that people know even if they couldn't tell you what year they came out. They're woven into the culture. Taylor's success is undeniable, but streaming has changed what a #1 means. It's easier for fan engagement to propel multiple songs to the top for a week than it was in the era when radio and physical sales had to sustain a hit. That doesn't diminish Taylor's achievements - it just makes direct comparisons across eras tricky. So I don't see it as "Mariah's record is being devalued." I see it as two different chart ecosystems producing two different kinds of success. Breaking a numerical record isn't automatically the same as matching the cultural footprint that made the record legendary in the first place. Charts measure popularity at a moment in time. Legacy is measured by what people are still singing 20 or 30 years later. Those aren't always the same thing. Taylor may end up with more #1s than Mariah. That tells us Taylor mastered the streaming era. It doesn't erase what Mariah accomplished in an era where getting a #1 required a completely different set of conditions. Numbers can be surpassed; cultural impact is a separate conversation. (Friday 26 June 2026; 22:53) this is a reply to message 114,040

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

Taylor Swift (114,040) by Randy from USA Even though I don't post much more anymore, I still troll this board to catch reactions, I'm shocked no one has anything to say about Taylor Swift's 15th number one. Has everyone just resigned MC is not gonna hold on to her record? Ima be honest, when I used to spar against a Whitney fan about MC having more number ones. He used to say, yeah but Whitney's are known. I could make the argument Didn't We Almost Have It All isn't well known. For MC Thank God I Found You is obscure. But with Taylor Swift and Drake, I maybe could name 4 a piece. Maybe it's generational. I mean The Beatles are musicians, singers and songwriters. Mariah was a masterful vocalist and is still a killer songwriter. Whitney is probably the greatest live singer of all time. MJ and Madonna are American cultural iconic figures as much as Coke and Levi's. I just don't see Taylor Swift, Rihanna or Drake anywhere near as important. That's the insult of MCs record being in jeopardy for me. (Friday 26 June 2026; 21:23)

It's a wrap (114,039) by MusicfanJ from Germany She does a good job. But it must be so hard as a single mum. Of course she can have the best staff with all the money. But with the father to deal with it, it must be very hard emotionally. And soon the kids will have their own life, just four more years and they are 18? I still wish Mariah finds a real man/partner. She's got a right to dream. Mariah just doesn't seem like a person who's happy alone. I just wish to see her happy. (Thursday 25 June 2026; 09:04) this is a reply to message 114,036

It's a wrap (114,036) by Lambi from USA I think she does a good job. She finds ways to include them in her touring lifestyle, letting them perform while also letting them be kids and play. She even set up a mini pop-up lemonade stand with a whole cash register for them so they get excited and feel like they're contributing to the show too. Rocky seems to include God a lot in his captions, and Roe seems very level-headed. They're surrounded 24/7 by trusted friends and professionals so she's definitely doing a better job of preserving their innocence. They are not being left alone with sketchy people like Mariah was with Alison's pimps. The mafia have gone after her public reputation, her wealth, and her health. Family is the one thing she has now that's somewhat stable, and she is fighting tooth and nail to protect it and keep those relationships intact. In her book, she denotes her children as one of her greatest gifts, alongside her tremendous musical talent. They hold such a magnitude of strength, healing and saving grace for her (like music do), and I'm so elated MC gets to have that. Dem kids truly are a gift from the Lord. (Thursday 25 June 2026; 03:16)

Imperfect (114,038) by Lainsky from Philippines Imperfect That's all that I'll ever be, and God knows that's alright with me Cause I know there's no one greater and everybody's Imperfect When you tryna live in harmony But the song of life is out of key Just be perfectly The song perfectly aligns with her current situation. She has the choice to embrace the song's message and live by it. I've also developed a deep appreciation for this song. I really enjoy her singing in her lower register; she doesn't need to belt out her songs all the time. I love this song along with "Standing O." (Thursday 25 June 2026; 06:31)

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