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MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,094) by BFF from United States

I don't know if anyone watched any of the videos floating around. First of all, Busta *twice* said he wanted to hump Mariah's leg.

He would not be anywhere near the top of my list of men for Mariah to hook up with. Secondly, she seemed really out of it when they started singing along to "I Know What You Want". I don't know if it was just alcohol consumption, but she was very glassy-eyed in that footage. Yet another reason why I'm worried about her and worried that she's working too hard.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 21:10)

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,093) by Tevin from USA

95% live. But way better than the 0.5% we are currently getting. Hopefully she's resting her vocals to perform the future hits from HFIA.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 20:57)


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Article: Debbie Gibson's friendship with Mariah Carey (111,092) by Carlos from Brazil

I think this piece is adorable and shows how sweet Mariah is.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 18:25)

Golden ensemble and boots (111,091) by Dove from United States

I love the golden ensemble because I love a crystal beaded moment. It seemed appropriate because it's MTV and she's pretty much winning a lifetime achievement award. It's both casual and over-the-top at the same time.

I think she had a different dress planned for when she accepted her award, but since it was given to her before the show, she didn't get to show it.

I agree that the longer length on the jumper looks better. Also, the longer sleeves threw off the balance. I prefer the shorter sleeves like the blue and purple one at Brighten Pride and the black one from Capital's Summertime Ball.

Overall, I really like it. It's different than anything she's worn in her other eras and nobody else is wearing that silhouette right now. (That I can think of.) I loved the boots but I think the taller ones look better.

I'm looking forward to a Mrs. Clause sparkly moment in this silhouette. But with over the knee boots. Maybe she needs to have them custom made so that they're taller.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 15:41)

2065 (111,090) by Dove from United States

Classic.

(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 14:23)


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2065 (111,089) by Jamie from UK

Haha here's Mariah still doing the best she can with what she got in 2065.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 14:03)

Golden ensemble and boots (111,088) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Absolutely, the jumpsuit was way better than the leotards. The golden colour suits her, I just wish it was a little longer too. I liked the performance, the songs were very well selected.

(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 12:48)


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#1 to Infinity vinyl (111,087) by Bobby A from United States

I just found it is out of print now. You can only find used copies on Ebay going for $300 or more. I am glad I bought a copy when it was released.

(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 12:26)

Golden ensemble and boots (111,086) by Zachariah from Croatia

I think she looked great. Boots and jumpsuit were epic. Everything was on point. She is doing her, as she said. If she doesn't want to walk like a maniac all over the stage, like Beyonce, then she will not do it.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 08:54)


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So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,085) by Bobby A from United States

I just remembered her iHeart Music Festival is on 20th. Hopefully, MC will sing live and finally perform Sugar Sweet in its entirety. I remember her 2018 perfomance being 100% live. Is that correct?

(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 08:40)


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Golden ensemble and boots (111,084) by jaker20 from US

I think that's going to be her ensemble throughout the HFIA era. During her UK concerts last month, she wore a similar ensemble, just in different colors.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 05:06)


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So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,083) by Edward from USA

Those pre-recorded vocals sounded good and clean. I personally feel goog I don't have to worry much when she's lipping. It's been exhausting all these years.

(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 03:38)


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Golden ensemble and boots (111,082) by Lambi from USA

To be honest, I liked the short jumpsuit, because I hated the leotard moments from 2017. But I will say this VMA jumpsuit is a little too short. The right length was one she wore at Brighton Pride, purple and blue gradient ensemble. Though, I'm happy no one is roasting her like when Madonna wears something outrageous because Mariah actually looks good. The "give it up" commentaries are nowhere to be found.
(Wednesday 10 September 2025; 00:40)


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So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,081) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

It's so obvious that she lipsinchs nowadays. Anyway, nice show and very deserved awards she was granted.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 23:58)


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Help me there's stairs (111,080) by Lambi from USA

I see it. I work with Gen Zs. They would roast you but also kind of accept you right away. They would tease and call each other "soy boy" all day then you see them do push ups together right after. It's such a hilarious relationship. Mariah is seemingly nonchalant about everything too. She's embraced the "defrosting" meme and make a whole ass production every year.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 23:33)


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Help me there's stairs (111,079) by Lambi from USA

That and I feel like her injury from 2013 where she cracked her rib, broke her arm and damaged her nerves, is actually catching up to her. She said in an interview she may have downplayed the severity of it, I feel like homegirl rushed through it too. I mean she went right back to work, the very next day.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 21:40)


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KATSEYE (111,078) by Lambi from USA

Everything fades away. LMAO. I looked them up, they're 17-23. So that's being born as late as 2008. Literally the same year as E=MC2. At most, they probably knew all the TikTok viral ones: My All, It's A Wrap, Obsessed, WBT and AIWFCIY. But definitely not stock knowledge and will easily fade away, like you said, if put on the spot.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 21:35)


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KATSEYE (111,077) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

While the general public Gen Z may not know but this group is in the music industry. So they should have more knowledge about icons from their industry. Even their peers like Tyla, Tate McRae etc all were hyped for Mariah.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 21:23)


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Help me there's stairs (111,076) by BFF from United States

Mariah just seems so lethargic/tired/uncomfortable all the time no matter what she is doing - whether it's performing, accepting an award, or giving an interview. And it has been this way for at least a year.

I don't want to rip her apart, but I also don't want to enable a charade either. At this point, saying things are going well seems just as cruel as ripping her to shreds. She's been doing all of these shows for the Mimi anniversary, has more shows to come in Asia, and probably will do some Christmas shows as well. On top of that, she has an album coming out and promo for that. None of this seems sustainable given what I see any time I see clips of interviews or performances. And her recent pattern of pre-recording vocals for entire concerts particularly bothers me because she wasn't doing that pre-COVID when "The Butterfly Returns" residency ended in 2020.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 20:13)


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Help me there's stairs (111,075) by Bobby A from United States

In seventeen days everyone will be talking about MC's new album. I think E=MC2 was the last time MC had an album that was anticipated so much. People will forget all about her not moving during performances very soon. Lol. Her music is going to be front and center on 09/26.

(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 19:28)


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KATSEYE (111,074) by jaker20 from US

Well the question was favorite "music video", not song, so it's a little less embarrassing. But yes still embarrassing nonetheless. They probably want to say AIWFC but don't want to disrespect her. But it's not easy to be put on the spot. It reminds me of Madonna praising Taylor on the red carpet, and when asked her favorite Taylor Swift song, she can't name one.

(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 19:03)


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Golden ensemble and boots (111,073) by Giovanni from USA

I think most of us can agree that we don't ever wanna see her wear it again. The more I see it the more I hate it haha. I actually think it's the worst ensemble she's worn. Like Mimi L said I too was expecting her to wear something nice and more Mariah.

(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:56)

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,072) by jaker20 from US

It seems like new pre-recorded vocals, and I like that. At least she's putting some new effort on new vocals. But she's still got a lot to improve on her lipping. Celine is a great lipper, for many years people thought she's always singing live. The same with Beyonce, but it's easier for her to lip because she's dancing a lot.

(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:55)


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Help me there’s stairs (111,071) by Jamie from UK

I thought the same Ed, if you can't carry it off don't bother. Somebody on a pair of stilts could manage those stairs better.

I think the time has come for slip on sketchers.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:49)


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KATSEYE (111,070) by TJ from Norway

It could have been like an oral exam black out, where you know the answer, but everything fades away.
(Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:45)


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