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JD interview on The Breakfast Club (111,107) by Dove from United States

Thanks for sharing.

I would be interested in listening to a full hip-hop album with MC rapping. I see her as a musical genius and I've never been disappointed by her music. I'm curious to see what her full, unrestrained, creative expression would sound like. It may not do amazingly well on the charts but she's already done that. Like I always say, authenticity is the highest vibration. She just needs to let the audience know what it is beforehand so they know what to expect. Like when Taylor Swift switched from country to pop and made an announcement about it.
(Thursday 11 September 2025; 14:47)

Article: Busta Rhymes makes raunchy plea to Mariah Carey (111,102) by Dove from United States

They're at a party. I rarely drink, but the few times in my life when I have, I've acted a fool with my friends and it was fun. I don't think we should scrutinize every little part of her life. She's allowed to have fun and act a fool with her friends at a party after winning a big award. We actually don't know if she's on any medication - it's all speculation.

Mariah is an intelligent person and if she thinks Busta's words were inappropriate, she'll handle it. As we've seen in the past, she doesn't have a problem cutting people out of her life.

I would hate to be famous. The only good thing about it (IMO) is the wealth that usually comes with it.
(Thursday 11 September 2025; 02:13)

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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Doja & Tate (111,019) by Dove from United States

I really enjoyed Doja Cat's performance.I didn't know she could dance like that.

It reminded me of The Misfits from my favorite cartoon when I was a kid, Jem and the Holograms.

I also really liked Tate McRae's performance. She's mesmerizing to watch. She gives me Britney vibes.

I thought Tyla was very pretty and I liked her outfit. It was fun and young. I like her accent. I'd never heard of her before. She was giving Rihanna vibes when Rihanna first came out. What are some good songs by her?

I didn't watch the Gaga performance because it started out kind of scary. Haha but I just saw it has the most views. Maybe I'll watch it later.
(Monday 8 September 2025; 13:11)

Beyonce country album (111,015) by Dove from United States

I don't follow Beyoncé super closely. I mostly listen to her hits and the songs with music videos. Was her album not country? If it was country, and it was the best of the ones nominated, maybe she did deserve to win.

Again, I don't know anything about the albums that were nominated because I don't listen to country music, but maybe it really was the best one.

In high school I watched a made-for-TV movie about the Jackson 5. Legit, the only thing I remember from that movie is how the mom wanted to be a country western singer but they told her she couldn't because she was black. If that's the only reason she can't be a country singer then I think that's bullshit.

With all the talented writers and producers they hire, I'm sure Beyoncé's country album was probably amazing. I didn't listen to any of it, so I can't give a personal opinion, but the other songs I have heard from her - they've been pretty great.
(Monday 8 September 2025; 11:38)

Initial thoughts on VMA performance (111,014) by Dove from United States

I liked it. I love the gold ensemble. (She is still the most beautiful girl I've ever seen.) I liked that the songs were more up-tempo and fun. The different mixes made it feel new. The only thing is, I wish it was a little longer and that she moved a little more. Not a ton, we all know she's not a dancer. I feel like she moved more and was more relaxed at Capital's Summertime Ball.

If there is something wrong I wish she would just tell us. Authenticity is the highest frequency.

Bianca falling was prime acting from that actress. That was a good fall. I would have liked the slap to look a little more real but maybe Mariah is afraid of getting sued or something. So she had to make it blatantly clear she didn't actually hit her.

I loved her speech and interaction with Ariana. Funny and humble.
(Monday 8 September 2025; 11:24)

Best R&B (111,001) by Dove from United States

They gave a bunch of awards during the pre-show. I kept wondering what was going to be left for the actual show. I guess we'll see.

Also, I meant to type "I'm so happy for us" in my last post.
(Monday 8 September 2025; 01:56)


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Best R&B (110,997) by Dove from United States

Mariah just won her first Moon Man. I'm so happy for ya.

(Monday 8 September 2025; 01:24)

Dove (110,952) by Dove from United States

Thank you.

I like the scenes in the barn better than the scenes on the motorcycle. She looks great but none of it looks natural to me. It's not her, it's the way it was shot.
(Friday 5 September 2025; 03:02)


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When I saw you (110,937) by Dove from United States

I just played it and it took me through a time warp to when I was a tween. When I first got Daydream, I mostly listened to it on my Walkman. I used to lay in bed for hours listening to it while reading the lyrics trying to learn them.

Or staring at her face because she was the most beautiful girl to me. I wondered what it must feel like to be her. Like, to be that beautiful and be able to sing like that.
(Thursday 4 September 2025; 16:45)


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Christmas music videos (110,914) by Dove from United States

I like the idea someone had a few days ago of making a new Christmas video (or two) each year until all the songs have music videos.
(Wednesday 3 September 2025; 15:06)

David Guetta and will.i.am (110,913) by Dove from United States

I don't know if these people's sound is still considered "cool" but I always enjoyed their songs when they came on. I wouldn't want an entire Mariah album like this but one song wouldn't hurt.
(Wednesday 3 September 2025; 14:41)

Kai Cenat's stream (110,910) by Dove from United States

I love her here. She's so cute. My inner child connects with her inner child.

(Wednesday 3 September 2025; 13:52)


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Favorite ballads list while we wait (110,872) by Dove from United States

I tried to make my own list but it was impossible to choose. She has so many good songs.

(Monday 1 September 2025; 02:12)


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Year end record? (110,857) by Dove from United States

I'm excited because we're getting a new album.

Yay.
(Sunday 31 August 2025; 16:12)


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Mariah Carey medley live on American Idol 2013 (110,836) by Dove from United States

I just rewatched it and actually it wasn't as bad as I remembered it. Maybe that's not the one I was thinking of. But my point still stands that the number ones deserve a break.
(Sunday 31 August 2025; 03:11)

Super Bowl (110,835) by Dove from United States

If it's going to be bad, I don't want it either. But if they're going to put thought and effort into it, it could be huge for her career. Not everyone is invited to play at the Super Bowl.

What comes to mind is the medley she did when she was a judge on American Idol. It wasn't good. But those songs are old and she can't sing them anymore. Maybe if she did some of her newer, up-beat songs it would sound better. She looks really good right now, so that's half the battle for a woman in show business. It's only like 15 minutes. I think they can swing it. It would have to be a group effort though.

I like these songs. (But for Fantasy just the sample of Genius of Love and the background singers can sing the chorus before it jumps to the next song. That one is only added in for the nostalgia.)

Migrate
Obsessed
Stay Long Love You
Money ($*/...)
I'll Be Loving You Long Time
Fantasy
Stay The Night
Make It Look Good
Boy (I Need You)
Dedicated
Type: Dangerous

Maybe they could get the person who did The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil show and album to do the mix and blending of the songs. (I just looked it up and George Martin passed in 2016, but maybe someone on par with him.

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If the background music and show sounds good, and it's entertaining to watch, she wouldn't need to dance. Not that anyone expects her to.

If it's going to be a lazy effort with the same old slow songs we've already seen a million times, then yeah, Taylor Swift should definitely do it. Taylor Swift is going to end up doing it eventually anyway.
(Sunday 31 August 2025; 03:07)

Release and promote Sugar Sweet album version (solo) (110,823) by Dove from United States

I'm fine with only male dancers most of be time, but if she did the Super Bowl I'd want ladies too. To fill space.
(Saturday 30 August 2025; 11:58)


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One long month (110,818) by Dove from United States

I haven't pre-ordered mine yet. I usually get them the day they're released.
(Saturday 30 August 2025; 05:30)


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MC the GOAT (110,817) by Dove from United States

I don't blame Stella or Nick for dips in her success but they're not my favorite. I feel like MC was heartbroken because of Nick and after watching the E reality show a few times I don't think Stella was a good influence or had the best intentions for her. I don't think they were the best for her personal life.
(Saturday 30 August 2025; 05:29)


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All I Want for Christmas Is You (110,816) by Dove from United States

It would be funny if it was another song of the decade for her. It's been #1 for the last six years. We just gotta keep the momentum going for four more years. I don't know how that works, though, (song of the decade) but that would be neat if it was her third one.
(Saturday 30 August 2025; 05:27)

Super Bowl (110,762) by Dove from United States

I saw an article that Mariah may perform at the Super Bowl halftime show this year. I'm not sure if it's true but it got me thinking about what songs I think would be best to perform.

I remember when The Who performed. That was a lot of people's introduction to them and they are a great band. A lot of us became fans after that performance.

I really think she should drop the songs she normally does. They're great songs but they kind of put her in "relic" territory and people who don't follow her like we do probably think she doesn't have any other good songs. When she has so many good songs. I think she should do happy up-tempo songs that could have been hits. Make it a party.

For starters we need a live band. Songs sound better with a live band. The songs need to blend seamlessly. If she needs a big choir to make her sound better - get one.

I don't blame her for not having the same voice she had at 35 but she looks 35 so people still expect her to sound like she did in her prime. She needs to do whatever to sound good. Smoke and mirrors if we have to.

Please choose a good outfit. I like the sparkly blue and purple one with the tall silver boots she wore to Brighten Pride. It was festive and flattering. We don't need a hundred outfit changes - just one really good outfit. (I would like a diamond encrusted headband, too, but that probably wouldn't happen.)

The songs have to sound good. Here's my rough list. I'm going to think about this more and I may cut it down.

Migrate
Obsessed
Stay Long Love You
Money ($*/...)
I'll Be Loving You Long Time
Fantasy
Stay The Night
Make It Look Good
It's A Wrap
Boy (I Need You)
Dedicated
Type: Dangerous

What's your dream list? Also, could we also get some female dancers for this performance?
(Thursday 28 August 2025; 10:15)

GTFO video (110,735) by Dove from United States

GTFO video gives me Peggy Bundy vibes. I would have liked the video better if she was in a trailer park. Like Taylor Swift in You Need to Calm Down kind of trailer park but not as nice. Or the one Becky lived in with her husband on Roseanne.

The house she was in was too nice for the ensemble. There also needed to be a bunch of cigarette butts in an ashtray next to her and she needed to be chain smoking Betty Draper style and drinking boxed wine. Then she could have gone outside and smoked another one while leaning forward onto a waist height chain link fence. Then looking up at the sky trying to rise above it all. (The situation with the guy who needs to GTFO.)

I would have liked the outfit better if her top was just a teensy bit higher and covered her cleavage just a tiny bit more.

(Sorry if this is not PC. I lived in a trailer park when I was little so I'm not looking down on it or anything. The video we got gave me cheese wiz that comes in an aerosol can vibes.)
(Wednesday 27 August 2025; 06:54)

#Beautiful video (110,734) by Dove from United States

I really want to like the #Beautiful video because I love the song but it's so awkward to watch. And I hate to say it but cringe. Which is weird because the video is technically good. It looks like art. It's just... her poses and facial expressions don't look natural. Neither do Miguel's. It's funny because she looks better in the behind the scenes making the video footage than in the actual video. I really wish they would go back and rework that one.
(Wednesday 27 August 2025; 06:39)

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