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About Mara from United States: I'm a Mariah fan since the debut. Been through her entire career with her and may not always agree with every single thing she does, But i will always come to her defense when she gets attacked for being misunderstood. I am not a blind fan and relate Mariah to a sister who I would tell in a minute if something seems wrong or something of that nature. I come to this board to discuss her with people who I feel are true fans and yes, some don't always praise her to the heavens every single moment but we all are here for the same reason and we do adore her.

Sophia (49,201) by Mara from United States You wrote something in your post that really stuck out. I completely know what you mean about Mariah smiling and happy with a sense of pride. She was confident and it showed. You also said Vegas is for people who earned the right to be there. So true. She worked her a** off in this business for 25 years, and a catalog to back it up. She has two children under 4 and yeah she has nannies, but essentially is a single mother now. She is getting paid to stay in one place, come home to the same place each night to her kids, get paid a huge sum of money and keep her legacy going. How is that a loss? She is no wash up and people are in for a spectacular show and should be prepared for chills when they hear that voice live, and see her on stage. I don't care when people say Britney is the performer and some say M just sings. There are different levels of entertainment and there certainly is no shortage of choices if a "circus theme" is what they want. I don't mean that as an insult to Britney at all, just different. But Mariah doing the #1's as her headline sets her apart, even if a certain someone from the block heads to Vegas too. (Thursday 15 January 2015; 17:11)

Ellen (49,199) by Mara from United States Wow. She looks amazing. She is working hard and it is paying off. I knew this was where she was aiming with this residency. My post 49,004 I said she may set this around her number one songs and how this backs up her legacy and reminds them all what sets MC apart from those others. 2015 will be a great year for Mariah. I don't see Vegas hurting her at all, if anything I think it will remind people who she is. If her shows are anything close to her Beacon shows, people are in for a pleasant surprise. I would think she will have to rearrange the songs since this is a Mariah Carey catalog and singing these songs consecutively would be hard for anyone. But for a chance to hear her sing Someday, IDWC? I gotta figure out a way for a trip to Vegas. (Thursday 15 January 2015; 16:53)

Vegas (49,004) by Mara from United States Do you think if this turns out to be true, this will become a show of her number one songs live? I mean think about it. All those other performers that have done the shows in Las Vegas have hits but none have the number ones that Mariah has. They can promote it doing something with her 25 years in the business with all of her number one songs. She has enough to more than complete a set list. It would remind people of her legacy and help it at that. I don't think it would be a bad thing at all. It did good for Britney, and being a mother it will keep her grounded and in one place, not to mention keep her relevant and in the general publics eyes is good, since they quickly forget. Although Mariah is "no one" to forget and never will be forgotten. Just feel like this is getting interesting and that MC25 as Cameo said, "This stuff is starting now." (Wednesday 7 January 2015; 6:55)

Cgee54 / maybe I'm showing my age (48,928) by Mara from United States I know Mariah performed this song We're Not Making Love Anymore with Michael Bolton at some party but I can't find it online. It must not have been recorded. I always loved this song when I was in 8th grade by Barbra Streisand. Come to find our loving MC sang it? I needto hear her on this song. I am on the fence as far as Las Vegas. I can tell you this though, I would fly out there in a minute to see my queen in Vegas. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 3:16)

Beacon Show (48,677) by Mara from United States Here now waiting for the queen of Christmas herself. Hello to the rest of the lamily that are at tonight's show. (Sunday 21 December 2014; 1:51)

Otti / show tonight (48,658) by Mara from United States I was just listening to those same songs along with Looking In and felt they fit Mariah today. She always rises. I can't wait to see MC tonight. We are on our way into the city now to spend the day doing some other things, and top it off with Mariah. It's going to be a magical day and night. I can't wait to be in the same room with this amazing woman once again, along with the Lambily. (Saturday 20 December 2014; 16:50)

The O Holy Night video (48,540) by Mara from United States When I watched that video I actually saw a bit of the Make It Happen video MC on stage. Call me crazy but the way her hair looked from that distance, parted on the side (and her color looks great too by the way) looks like it did in the MIH video minus the bangs. The way she moved, and her hand movements. Like stepping back in time. She looks so young. Even her speaking voice was so soft there. I think her look is great and matches the mood of classy, old Hollywood and I love the diamonds and finger waves in the hair. She looked radiant. (Tuesday 16 December 2014; 16:22)

Another AIWFCIY article in NY Post (48,522) by Mara from United States Did anyone catch this article? Seems very pro Tommy. Of course it was an interview with WA. Nobody knows the real story behind whatever went on with Walter and Mariah and I don't want to start a whole thing again about him, but since it is MC related. It seems like some shade was thrown with this, in reference to how MC never wanted to record a Christmas album and how she made a comment on looking like Connie Francis. Some of these US fans already know, but I don't know, maybe I'm reading too much into it? His interview timing is great with her shows starting tonight. Speaking if which I can't wait for the details of tonight. (Monday 15 December 2014; 19:45)

Welcome back RJJ12 (48,472) by Mara from United States It's good to see you on her again. Your insight has been missed. On a side note I had to share some MC news with you guys. When the tickets for the NYC shows went on sale I was online for both presales and got nothing. I have mentioned my birthday is Christmas Eve and my husband knows what a real fan I have always been that he went on Stubhub and got us tickets. Well, when I saw what he paid and the actual row we were in (W), I didnt want to sound ungrateful and I was just happy to be there so I would never say a thing to him. To make a long story short, our tickets came today along with a note saying they gave us a complimentary upgrade to a lower row. I was beyond thrilled. We are now in row D lower orch. So if anyone else is there, that's where we'll be along with my 7 year old daughter who is a huge lamb and Roc & Roe fan. So excited for these shows and hope she has a few surprises on store. I only hope she isn't over doing it. Just had to share that with fellow true fans. (Friday 12 December 2014; 4:02)

OK try this link for pic (48,413) by Mara from United States This is from a past Thanksgiving by the way (I hope it works). (Monday 8 December 2014; 21:16)

Mariah re-old Hollywood glamour (48,412) by Mara from United States I found a picture of Mariah from one of the holidays and I think this look looks great on her. Imagine her going the Jazz way and having this I hate to say almost Glamour pin up girl way, but done classy. The flower in the hair completes it with finger waves. This look really fits her. Loved her hair in the ISB video by the way. I always wanted to see her with that rich reddish burgundy hair color too-just once. (Monday 8 December 2014; 20:09)

Debbie Gibson (48,287) by Mara from United States Not sure if anyone saw this. It is nice to see a fellow artist come to Mariah's defense. She shared a nice story about MC too. Hope the link works, if not it's on her twitter. (Friday 5 December 2014; 16:49)

Nikki / Baby (48,263) by Mara from United States I am not a delusional lamb and I agree with everything you said. Anthony, I agree with you too. I am going to the December 20th show too and am so excited to see this woman again but at such a special time. I think her performance was fine. What do people want? She can never seem to catch a break. What do people think after over 20 years of using something it will sound the same? And I am sorry, take any artist and remove the music and backup singers especially when they can't hear themselves and tell me what you hear? That goes for Beyonce and all the other "can do no wrong artists". I am sick of how MC is treated in the press. She is a living legend and the fact is she has nothing left to prove. The fact that she is gracing the tree lighting stage with a modern absolute classic is a gift. God forbid something ever happened, all these AP sites would be the first to claim she was a living legend and how she paved the way for all to follow. Add that in the fact that her private life is in shambles and yes that does affect her voice. Last years Washington performance didn't sound half as good as this years. I am sick of the witch hunt people have on MC. Who would leak a performance of just her voice? Who is out to get her? Hmmmm. I will always have Mariah's back and no I am not delusional. Can we just say how beautiful MC looked by the way? Her body has curves in all the right places. And who says you have to be a stick to be beautiful? For having twins she looks amazing. I am just so proud she went out there live and sounded as good as she did. I would like to see half the people behind computers do what she did live on national TV in the cold and hitting notes you did 20 years ago and sound like you did in your early 20's. NBC is lucky she performed the #1 Christmas song on their special. No matter what any of you say, she is a living legend and is a class act. I do believe nerves played a part as well. The longer she performed The Elusive Chantuse tour the more comfortable she became and sounded great. Whatever transpired the night before obviously had her upset and the timing was a little too perfect for her to have missed the chance to cover any flaws by a pretaped performance. Whatever, MC I can't wait for the 20th. Bring Dembabies out. (Friday 5 December 2014; 6:45)

Where are you Christmas (48,111) by Mara from United States I would give "my all" to hear Mariah's version of this song. I know there were some legal issues with TM and that is why Faith Hill recorded the song. Too bad it couldn't somehow leak online or she couldn't perform it at one of her Christmas shows. (Sunday 30 November 2014; 5:37)

ATYNAF (48,041) by Mara from United States It has been said that ATYNAF was one of Derek's favorite song of hers, hence the reference to it. (Monday 24 November 2014; 14:46)

Ty (47,785) by Mara from United States Ty, I hope to God she does Miss You Most. I adore that song so much. That and of course her version of Oh Holy Night would be amazing. And Christmas Time is in the air with a stunning white dress like the tree lighting performance. Or wouldn't it be nice if she changed it up and did Nat King Cole's the Christmas Song or Last Christmas by Wham or some other classic she has yet to do. After all it is a Christmas concert. Maybe even bring Patricia out for a live duet since it's NYC. Oh my, can you tell I'm excited? I'm loving that we got tickets today and we don't have to wait that long for the show either. MC thank you for giving us this special surprise. We love you, appreciate you and adore you. And Faded would be amazing. (Tuesday 4 November 2014; 4:07)

Gilles (47,780) by Mara from United States Congratulations on scoring your tickets. It was very difficult. I spent all morning first trying to do the Citi presale and the was nothing for that and then the fanclub presale at 11:00. Kept getting nothing for that too. I had to get them on Stubhub. (Tuesday 4 November 2014; 1:02)

NYC show (47,728) by Mara from United States My 6 year old daughter loves Mariah's twins and is hoping Roc and Roe make an appearance on stage for the Christmas shows if they are really happening. Lol. It's funny she is only 6 yet all she says is how cute Monroe is and what a cute voice Roc has. Lol. Like she is so much older than them. They are little celebrities in their own right and it must be such a special bonus for people at her shows that get to see these two miracles. (Saturday 1 November 2014; 4:28)

Adam and Michele (47,727) by Mara from United States I am in for the NYC Christmas show. I can't tell you how excited I am about this, especially if this is an annual thing. My birthday is Christmas Eve and always have a special ace for everything all Christmas. This would be the best birthday gift. I would love to introduce my daughter to a Mariah show this way too. We were going to go to a Radio City Christmas show and I was in the process of looking for tickets, but hey who better to get you in the Christmas mood than the absolute queen of Christmas herself? Forget that other show. Michele what part of PA are you from? I am near the Scranton area. (Saturday 1 November 2014; 4:21)

Feels like we are watching a rebirth (47,662) by Mara from United States I don't know about you guys, but these performances from China on just keep getting better. Mariah's voice in Singapore and the last show are mind blowing. She not only sounds amazing, but her confidence is beaming through. I think it is amazing to see unfold through each show. She is just going for it. I don't know if after those first shows with the media attacks if she went on some kind of work up for her vocals or she is no longer afraid to attempts the notes due to I almost hate to say this, but how much more could they have attacked her after those Japan shows so she just went for it. In any case she is using her voice and it is obviously working and making it stronger. Like anything that hasn't been used a lot over a matter of time, it takes time to warm up. I love how much fun she seems to be having on stage now, the way she is changing up some songs, especially that vocal she does before Thirsty. Mariah we need U.S. dates. You will be in amazing form when you make it back over here. Please add some shows for us. (Thursday 30 October 2014; 1:41)

Til the end of time (47,380) by Mara from United States I could honestly die happy if she ever performed that live. (Saturday 11 October 2014; 19:18)

Thank you Javier (47,342) by Mara from United States Thank you for posting that performance. Fly Like A Bird has always been a personal special song to me. All I can say is watching that just now physically brought tears to my eyes. He voice is beautiful, powerful, strong. Thank you. (Friday 10 October 2014; 20:07)

Scott from the US (47,341) by Mara from United States That is exactly what I thought after the third concert. What if she did have the surgery and this is what the result is? What if this is the last tour she is going to do before she has an interview and does tell the world what is going on? What if she wanted to get one more in there, hence the extensive stops? Well, we only can speculate. I do think she needs prayers right now. I saw the clip of Petals and Rainbow Interlude and what they saw, mimed or not was a raw, vulnerable Mariah. I saw MC on the Charmbracelet, Adventures of Mimi twice and once Angels Advocate and they were all more happy settings. The Elusive Chanteuse Tour has more of a sadness about it. More so even than Butterfly, as she was freeing herself from an unhappy marriage she felt a prisoner of. This time it feels different and you can see her breaking down on stage at different points in song. When she sings the Billie Holiday song she has that sadness all too real. She is a woman in pain on stage with this sadness and these reviews can't be helping. So I say pray for our Mariah to weather the storm. (Friday 10 October 2014; 19:39)

RockyRoc (47,268) by Mara from United States Not sure if that message was meant towards me or not, but either way I just wanted to clarify after reading my post again that I did not intend for my message to sound like Mariah's reason to tour was she needed the money. What I meant in that post and many others recently that I posted, was she may feel she needs to tour and be surrounded by her fans for personal reasons as I quote myself from a past message "therapeutic reasons" she may feel this is where she needs to be with all that is going on around her life right now. Nowhere did "I" personally say she was doing it for financial reasons. MC is fine in that department. If it came across that way it never was my intention. If you were not directing your post to me, then I still would like to clarify that. (Tuesday 7 October 2014; 20:03)

Previous post (47,263) by Mara from United States I just want to make clear I was just frustrated with what I saw before, and wanted to come here for some true fan support. For all that MC has done for us, gotten us all through at some point in our life. I know most of us say she was and is the soundtrack to our life. I can't think of anything in my life prior to 1990 that I can't relate to a Mariah song. When she calls the attention or bad press to herself, yeah I bring up constructive criticism. But this? This attacking somone over and over on a voice crack whatever, but appearance too? That is not justified and just plain mean and cold. So Shelly I hope it did not seem like it was directed at you, just my passion coming through and I thought about what you said and wanted to reach out to you and other real supportive lambs/fans on this board. Post a pic of her from Japan in the black trench coat on twitter to se those out instead of that no flattering pic that's viral on twitter. You can clearly see she has lost a lot of weight. She hasn't looked this good in a long time. She is going through a divorce and women are already knocked in self esteem during this period. She does not need it. That's all. (Tuesday 7 October 2014; 18:31)

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