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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,755) by Jamie from UK

Plus Brenda's 2nd album "By Heart" [ed: third album] is no where as good as her debut album. The fact she was dropped isn't anything to do with Mariah. Brenda's first album is one of my cycling and running playlist as it's pure 80's vibes
(Friday 1 May 2026; 15:14)


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Article: Mariah Carey makes it into greatest songwriters list (113,754) by Lainsky from Philippines

As she should be. Congratulations, Mariah. Your writing song ability is finally recognized.
(Friday 1 May 2026; 13:51)

Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,753) by Jamie from UK

Yeah that part was wrong on Brenda's side.
(Friday 1 May 2026; 11:14)


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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,752) by TJ from Norway

But Brenda K Starr is also making up a story here, isn't she (not asking myself, just adding something more to my other message)? Didn't Mariah release I still Believe in 1998 or something, and the Around the World DVD in 99? Wasn't her breakdown in 2001?

We are all getting older and forgetful. That includes Brenda too.
(Friday 1 May 2026; 10:12)


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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,751) by TJ from Norway

I think Brenda is telling the truth about how the tape was given to Tommy. I am sure I both read interviews about this in the early 90's, and heard Mariah tell this on tv. It's the same with the acting. She said in the early 90's that she didn't want to be an actress, because singers should do what they know. She also was against having kids that would grow up in the public eye.

My former neighbor used to work for Sony Music, and met her/worked with her a lot of times when she gave interviews or was doing other promotional stuff, and she said that Mariah went from being a humble and shy person to lose contact with the real world in just a few years (already around 1994 when she released her Christmas album). She was a totally different person in her eyes.

I think Mariah who lives in Mariah World, tries to make her own story to fit in what picture she wants us to believe in. And I think that she believes it's the truth, even if it's not. It's very easy to give people (or make) false memories of how things went.

I hope that my message makes some sense.
(Friday 1 May 2026; 09:46)


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Rainbow era (113,750) by Billy from Greece

Some rare snippets from the Rainbow era here, and even a positive comment on Madonna?
(Friday 1 May 2026; 08:44)

New York Times 30 best songwriters (113,749) by Randy from USA

I'm shocked no one mentioned this so I'll go first. The New York Times named the 30 best living American Songwriters and Mariah was included and did a mini interview with Danyel Smith who has always been kind to MC as a journalist. She was included with Babyface, Diane Warren, Jay Z, Fiona Apple, Missy Elliot and Taylor Swift. About her voice excuses. No other singer does that. Not Chaka Khan. Not Jennifer Hudson. Not Beyonce. Not Kelly Clarkson. I put together a video a few years back of Mariah making excuses for her bad performances but I took it down. I really do care about MC and her legacy. I wish she had addressed it in 1997/1998 when the sky started falling. But at the same time, does this woman who really has been [through] so much since birth need one other thing to feel insecure about? I'm 46 and I'm about to sing my first church solo in a few weeks. I'm petrified and the times I've practiced for my friends doesn't sound as good as when I'm in my house alone. I don't want people to beat me up the way I have Mariah since 97. God really does have a sense of humor.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 19:23)

Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,748) by Jamie from UK

I enjoyed watching that, I think the whole thing is a lot more complicated than we will ever know. Brenda asking Mariah to help her after she was dropped, probably put Mariah in an awkward situation where she couldn't get involved even if she wanted too. We don't know if Brenda was asking for stuff all the time, and there has to be a cut off at some point. Alison used to say Mariah had never helped her or given her anything but that wasn't true, she'd had multiple amounts of money and help. Do I think Mariah should have done more for Brenda, yes I do, and to be cut off again after the [I still believe] cover and then not to recognize her at a concert must hurt. When you get to Mariah's level I guess you aren't as accessible anymore but it would be nice for Mariah to keep in contact with her after what she did for her, they don't have to be best friends but I think Mariah should reach out to her.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 18:52)


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"Butterfly" album cover / "Always be my baby" video (113,747) by Billy from Greece

I realised that a shot from the ABMB video, around 2:26, basically around the second refrain, reminds a lot of the pose/look in her eyes Mariah has on the Butterfly album, the way she peeps through the flowing hair.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 18:19)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,746) by Bill from the UK

11 now.

(Thursday 30 April 2026; 17:55)


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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,745) by Haiji from United States

Any thoughts? After watching this, I actually feel bad for her. I'm not sure how much of this story is true but it's sad to see her tell it.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 15:10)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,744) by Stacey from USA

I just gave your post a thumbs up. Thumbs for everyone here.

(Thursday 30 April 2026; 14:48)


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Best performance of "I Still Believe" (113,743) by Zachariah from Croatia

Absolutely perfect. Thank you for this.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 13:57)


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Circles (background vocals) (113,742) by Billy from Greece

The artistry exemplified on these arrangements is on another level and why only few can ever compare.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 11:30)

Best performance of "I Still Believe" (113,741) by Billy from Greece

Gorgeous Mariah flawlessly performing "I Still Believe" in 1998.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 10:48)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,740) by Steven Berning from USA

Wow, you put work into that list and at least nine people gave it a thumbs up.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 07:13)


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Rainbow influence (113,739) by Lainsky from Philippines

Ariana is truly a lamb. She never hides it by emulating Mariah since her own rendition of "Emotions". I have the same reaction when I first saw her album cover. My first thought, it was very Mariah.
(Thursday 30 April 2026; 07:11)


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Rainbow influence (113,738) by TJ from Norway

Did Taylor Swift the same back in 2014?
(Wednesday 29 April 2026; 23:05)


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Rainbow influence (113,737) by Bobby A from United States

Me too, Shezz. It reminds me of the AYNAF single cover where MC's hair color was a dark brunette. I think she was with Ariana and JD in the studio that you posted about recently. This summer looks very promising in my drop top cruising the streets in Nashville bouncing to Ariana, JD and hopefully MC. Lol.

(Wednesday 29 April 2026; 19:17)


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Rainbow influence (113,736) by Shezz from Pk

Bobby just look at her new album cover. The moment I saw it it screamed "Mariah". She just launched her own sub label - what is it called? Babydoll music. And of course the album being called "Petal".

People like to hate on Nostradamous Insider but they have been saying for a month or so before the announcement that Ariana's next album will have a lot of Mariah references.

Her first single is supposedly reminiscent of "Breakdown" and she has also been working with JD. If that is true then Mariah was very possibly responsible for setting that up. I hope she features on a prominent song on the album. No hopping on remixes.

(Wednesday 29 April 2026; 16:04)


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The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,735) by Bill from the UK

Thanks all. Due to public demand here is the current list of excuses for why Mariah can't or won't sing live anymore. These have been collected over the years from either Mariah herself or from Yaas Queens on this very board. Remember, this is all in jest and we love everyone, but these have all genuinely been said out loud and seriously since 1997 to date.

1. Ear monitor malfunction
2. No humidifiers
3. Too cold
4. Too hot
5. Stage fright
6. Corset too tight
7. Heels too high
8. Preserving her voice
9. Scared of Michael Jackson's casket
10. Didn't want to upstage the Queen of Soul
11. Wanted to respect her peers
12. Bronchitis
13. Stressful divorce/break up
14. Arm in a sling
15. Pregnant
16. Not pregnant
17. Nodules
18. Too many splashes
19. Medicated
20. Backing singers missed their cue
21. Backing singers singing her part now baby
22. Foiled by Dick Clarke Productions
23. Late for the sound check
24. Not enough sleep
25. Too much sleep
26. Bipolar
27. Food poisoning
28. Mic wasn't turned up
29. Shit happens
30. Avoiding wrinkles
31. Nothing to prove
32. Prioritising her children
33. Too early in the morning
34. Too late at night
35. Broken hip
36. Alzheimer's
37. Fibromyalgia
38. Botched vocal surgery
39. Inadequate breath support
40. Preparing for Christmas shows
(Wednesday 29 April 2026; 09:44)


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Rainbow influence (113,734) by Bobby A from United States

After reading that Ariana's eight album will be called Petals, I can tell that she really thinks the world of Mariah Carey. Ariana has been doing her best to emulate MC for past three years. She is enamored with love for MC. I already see the Rainbow connection and influence with the Eternal Sunshine tour and the Petal summer album drop. I can't wait for Petals to drop on July 31st. Does anyone else feel what Ariana is trying say about her love for MC?

(Wednesday 29 April 2026; 07:25)

New old interview from 1992 (113,733) by Lainsky from Philippines

It appears to be true. There's so much difference between Mariah back then and herself today. It's hard to see what she was saying then in her current persona. I mean, it might still be there. But with all that has happened since then, it needs to be unearthed and tapped. Only then might the fans or the people be able to relate and see her again in that light.
(Wednesday 29 April 2026; 03:55)


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The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,732) by TheButterflyReturns from United States

Bill, you know Mariah needs to rest for the next six months to prepare for the rigors of pre-recording her Christmas shows. The night before every show, she needs 20 hours of sleep in a room full of humidifiers to ensure her voice can handle the difficulties of singing live for a full 120 seconds.
(Tuesday 28 April 2026; 20:42)


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New old interview from 1992 (113,731) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Yes, she often seems so. I always ask myself why? We all change a bit with age, but not so much. The authenticity stays normally or even get more when getting older. Sometimes it seems she's a complete different person in interviews the last 5 or 8 years. Or is hiding herself behind that "image". But it would be nice and refreshing to see the natural and eloquent Mariah here and there again. The old interviews are always a pleasure to watch. The late 90ies interviews are as good as the early ones. I also enjoy the ones from Charmbracelet a lot, the MTV specials are fun too. It's time for a new interview with interesting things about her music, upcoming project (if there's one) and maybe a little bit info (for the fans) about her life.
(Tuesday 28 April 2026; 14:18)


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