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Article: Mariah says accuser must pay $1M bill from "absurd" lawsuit (113,162) by Shezz from Pk Yes the message is the same but that is true for most love songs Christmas or not and not what one can have a legal standing on. What matters is the melody and the lyrics which is where Mariah was in the clear. She might have even heard it and have been inspired by it partly which is no crime. I actually really liked the song when Kelly Clarkson covered it in 2020 and then included it on her Christmas album the following year. Her reviving it is what might have played a part in inspiring the guy to challenge Mariah. Coincidentally or not, since then Mariah has had no interaction with one of the biggest self professed die hard lambs, no tributes no collaborations where she would have often been the perfect choice. (Friday 6 February 2026; 04:48) this is a reply to message 113,159

Article: Mariah says accuser must pay $1M bill from "absurd" lawsuit (113,159) by TJ from Norway I just listened to the song, and I have to say that there's many similarities. The melody is completely different, but the message is the same. I don't think Mariah's version made a difference for his success, but I can see why he think she has been inspired by that song on some level. Am I the only one? (Thursday 5 February 2026; 20:58)

Nothing is impossible (113,156) by Shezz from Pk The two short clips I heard of both the songs in "rehearsal" sounded amazing. I am so happy NII will get some much needed exposure though Bobby A I wouldn't get my hopes up that high. I'm glad she included the chorus, it fits the occasion well better than the verses. I'm sure the production will be beautiful and she will lip convincingly and with passion. I can't wait to see it. (Thursday 5 February 2026; 14:56) this is a reply to message 113,154

Nothing is impossible (113,154) by Bobby A from United States I think we were all hoping she would perform Nothing Is Impossible. Friday is going to be epic. Nothing Is Impossible should soar on the radio and charts next week. (Thursday 5 February 2026; 11:11)

MusicCares performances (113,126) by Shezz from Pk I enjoyed some of the performances. Specially Taylor Momsen and Foo Fighters doing the SUD songs. I believe Mariah was most excited about those performances because that is her work that she has been wanting everyone to hear for a while (and because they were the least heard songs they did not come off karaoke at all and fit their styles well). Mariah mentioned a couple of years ago that she was working with a young singer to revive her SUD songs, it could have been Taylor Momsen. She has the Where Are You Christmas connection as well with her and she redid that in her punk style last year. I loved Kesha's efforts and her Instagram post and videos with Mariah you can tell that she does have a genuine appreciation for her. Charlie Puth was really good but yes there were certainly Mariah originals he could have done well and Teddy Swims was good but a cop out. He could have reimagined an original like David Cook did at American Idol. JHud - extra as usual but she's a hardcore lamb so she gets a pass. Maggie Rogers and Laufey's were alright. Adam Lambert was Adam Lamberting. I liked it. The only one that abysmal was of course Billy Porter. I think Mariah enjoyed being celebrated. She looked great. Deluxe now please soon. (Monday 2 February 2026; 03:49) this is a reply to message 113,120

MusicCares performances (113,120) by Edward from USA Mariah has said she doesn't like people covering her songs, but a tribute is a different thing altogether. They weren't "covering" her music, they were celebrating her legacy by performing it, something she herself has done many times. Probably she didn't like the tribute. (Sunday 1 February 2026; 17:48)

2026 Mariah (113,082) by Shezz from Pk I'm sending lots of love to you Stacey. Thank you for that post. So nice to get to know the other members on a personal level. And yes, Nothing Is Impossible is absolutely beautiful. I like that the song has a more somber tone than her other anthems - more haunting and really stays with you. I still HFIA the album. Gave it a break for a month (not deliberately) and love it all over again. I'm still hopeful she's coming up with a deluxe soon - it's still on a pretty decent run on RnB radio even if it's not being streamed. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 08:58) this is a reply to message 113,073

2026 Mariah (113,073) by Stacey from USA I turned 48 last year (born in October of 1977). When I hit 40, my kids were 9, 6, and 3. For years before that, I had them convinced I was only 23. Every so often, I would add a year. So on my 40th birthday, my husband showed my math guru son (the 6 year old) my birth certificate. He asked my son, how old is Mommy? He looked at my birth year and did the math in his head, and said with the most utter look of disgust, "You lied." That story still cracks me up. Honestly, I think why HFIA resonates so much with me is because like Mariah, I am here for it all too, the shakes and withdrawals, etc. I own every experience I've had, good or bad. It has made me who I am today. It's been a rough couple of years teaching special education. Not the kids, but working with adults, particularly those who evaluate your performance unfairly. I had to up my anxiety medication because of it. I didn't think MC could come close to inspirational lyrics from Hero or Fly Like A Bird, but she absolutely crushed it with Nothing Is Impossible. Those last few seconds when the piano plays the final melody and the song fades out gets me every time. I've had to fight for everything I have. Anyway, don't know where that all came from, lol. But, I guess it explains why I love HFIA so much, and am so grateful I have those beautiful songs to listen to and remind me I am enough. (Friday 23 January 2026; 18:21)

Deluxe coming? (112,989) by Shezz from Pk Haha I'm so sorry Edward. Please chime in. Bobby A is usually the one with all the news and research so I just wanted him to corroborate. Please Celine away (I never saw that as a bad thing ). We love everybody. (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 03:43) this is a reply to message 112,983

Deluxe coming? (112,983) by Edward from USA I want to chime in, but since you specifically called on Bobby A and I'm answering instead, am I about to get the Céline treatment on the Chapter MCArchives message board of your memoirs? I just want to be prepared. (Monday 12 January 2026; 17:12)

Deluxe coming? (112,981) by Shezz from Pk Apparently Mariah's photographer Dennis Leupold teased HFIA deluxe and then deleted it. I somehow can't link the screen grabs here but it's on X and Instagram. He posted some pics of her in a pink dress that were in the album sleeve I think, looked very familiar. Here's hoping we get a few new songs or good high profile remixes so it gets a good boost that it deserves. And Paul McCartney on My Love. Robert Anthony? (Monday 12 January 2026; 15:24)

Happy New Year (112,788) by Shezz from Pk Thank you Eric indeed for giving us this platform and to keep it going. (Monday 29 December 2025; 04:00) this is a reply to message 112,786

Happy New Year (112,786) by Bill from the UK Happy New Year to you all, and hope you all enjoyed your Christmas. Thank you Eric for running such a great site and board, it's not taken for granted how much time and effort this must take. Especially when you step in to calm us all down lol. (Sunday 28 December 2025; 12:38)

Article: Mariah Carey's twins tower over her (112,784) by Shezz from Pk Belated Merry Christmas to the lovely board. I hope the new year brings us a deluxe version of HFIA whenever she's ready. As for the twins wearing the Mariah jumpers - Mariah is swiftly becoming synonymous with Christmas, for some people close to if not more symbolic than Santa. I'm sure living in Mariah land that's more the case. Plus they're supporting and proud of their mommy. I'm happy she at least has allowed them to have their own musical tastes. Looking forward to what song/mash up M has cooked up for the Winter Olympics. I hope she ties it in with something from HFIA or maybe a new song that'll be on the deluxe. Before that we have the NYE performance. (Sunday 28 December 2025; 11:22) this is a reply to message 112,783

Article: Mariah Carey's twins tower over her (112,783) by TJ from Norway Time flies and this picture is a proof of that. I might be very critical, but why on earth do the twins need to wear pullovers with her face on? I find that a bit, what should I say? Narcissistic? Anyway, I also want to say happy Christmas to all of you guys. I hope the Archives will be up and running next year. We are not a big crowd anymore, but it's nice to visit this site. Thank you so much for all that you do for this community, Eric. See you all in 2026, hopefully with a new album full of old music. (Sunday 28 December 2025; 10:45)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,553) by Shezz from Pk Yeah I really do think. To be fair she has allowed people to officially sample and cover her work and praised it (Billy Eichner - Miss You Most is one that comes to mind, and Jojo's as well) so I don't think she actually has a problem with it. Like you said, she's just taking a page out of Prince's diva book unnecessarily. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:31) this is a reply to message 112,551

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work. Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy. Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his. From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing. I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)

Muni Long what? (112,500) by Shezz from Pk I can't believe Mariah would be in on this. Muni is being dragged on social media for it. Whatever Mariah said in GQ, misunderstanding his question was no disrespect compared to this. Bobby A you're a Muni Long fan. Thoughts? (Tuesday 25 November 2025; 04:34)

A little life update (112,463) by Shezz from Pk That is such exciting news Mimi L. Really happy for you - your time off the board is forgiven. All the best to you for the rest of your term. Keep checking in whenever you're bored. (Friday 21 November 2025; 13:10) this is a reply to message 112,447

A little life update (112,447) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I wanted to share some good news with my little MCA family, it's also the reason I've been MIA mostly the past few months. My husband and I are expecting our first baby, a little baby girl. You best believe she will be introduced to Mariah really early on so we will have a baby lamb joining the lambily soon. Who knows down the line Eric may have a new member join this board haha. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Promise I won't be influenced by Nick Cannon's baby names. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 12:44)

Summer Walker (112,415) by Shezz from Pk Bobby A thank you for that song. I'veeen listening to it all day. I hope Mariah is working on the deluxe and that she does release it next year after the Christmas season is over. HFIA is too good an album to let it just die so soon. I hope there is some truth to the Bruno Mars remix or collaboration rumours. Sadly she needs some big name collabs like Bruno, Sza and hopefully Paul McCartney comes through as well. I think she's worked too hard on HFIA to let it go so soon. At first I thought the album release was badly planned right being just a month before Christmas season but in some ways it makes sense. It'll get another life after her Christmas popularity. I'm hoping she gets at least a couple weeks at n1 to regain her title. Last Christmas is hot on her tail right behind her just 10 points apart. I would be happy if it gets to n1 as well as long as Mariah gets a few weeks to get that longest running n1 back. (Sunday 16 November 2025; 16:35) this is a reply to message 112,408

Summer Walker (112,408) by Bobby A from United States Summer Walker samples ABMB on her song Baby with Chris Brown. It is so good. The Atlanta sound shines on this one. (Saturday 15 November 2025; 23:16)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,360) by Shezz from Pk I found this video as well about the same demo tape auction. I wonder if Mariah has the other copy and if she'll try to buy this and release it on her own terms. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 05:38)

What’s next? (111,856) by Shezz from Pk Word on the internet is that she's not giving up on HFIA and has some things planned, probably with the deluxe. We're just two weeks until Christmas season - I think she will transition to that soon and focus on getting back her Hot 100 crown (solo this time). She should ride that wave into the new year and then give HFIA another solid push in the new year with a digital deluxe release in January with some high profile collaborations / remixes on it like Paul McCartney and SZA that she was already working on. The album release and Mimi tour dates should have been planned better to give her enough time post release but no use crying over that now. She will give us a few more songs to love I'm sure soon enough. Then she should take the entire year off and relax. (Tuesday 14 October 2025; 05:29)

Mariah and Gamma (111,775) by Shezz from Pk I agree. She's happy and producing good music and lets be honest in this streaming age and as a legacy artist, no amount of brilliant songs is going to get her to sell Emancipation numbers. The only thing is she nor Gamma must be phased by the numbers or chart positions. The fact that she posted the [Billboard] chart update means she's happy and has made peace with it. We all want the deluxe version of HFIA with the new [SZA] collab and Paul [McCartney] on My Love. If the album dies after the first week, they might not be inclined to release the deluxe version. Maybe they can do just a digital version and not invest in physicals. I wonder if the live snippets she posted for HFIA and IYF were part of something bigger planned or they were just done for pre release promo. Surely after 7 years in the making this can't be it for such a beautiful well received album. These sporadic Celebration of Mimi tour dates are just so poorly planned by her team. (Thursday 9 October 2025; 06:44) this is a reply to message 111,773

Mariah and Gamma (111,773) by Edward from USA "Gamma is the right place for her, there's not a lot of pressure to produce, and it's all about her, not a hundred features. She has the best career now, she's just spoiled the fans that she has to be charting because a big part of her career is built on being a hitmaker. But she's doing just fine, and she's happy, and so should we. If Mariah makes more HFIA with middling chart position and be able to do what she wants, I would be happy." I couldn't have said it better myself. People just need to relax, support her, and enjoy the music. None of her one-off projects since "Caution" have matched the quality of any track on "HFIA", and I'm very happy about that. (Wednesday 8 October 2025; 23:11)

Mariah doesn't want to tour anymore (111,554) by Shezz from Pk Thank God she’s finally being open about not being happy and comfortable with touring anymore in the Grammy interview. I hope after Christmas she takes a long extended break for herself. I wonder if the deluxe album version will come out before or after Christmas. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 14:54)

Head scratcher (111,547) by Shezz from Pk I think it's Mariah and or Gamma thinking those two were more mainstream and younger sounding to appeal to the TikTok/streaming generation. I don't know when she'll realize she doesn't need to cater to them. Not like they paid off anyway. Here's hoping they ditch PTS asap and get behind IYF or IWAI while the album's hot. NII would be amazing with a raw and vulnerable video though somebody will have to tie her hands. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 12:40) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

New video (111,540) by Shezz from Pk I love the album except for this song that I ironically can't play. The only skip for me. It goes nowhere. The video suits the song. I'm glad they didn't put in any money on it. A wasted opportunity though I love the other songs .Paak was involved in. The three ballads are amazing. Nothing Is Impossible and My Love are stellar. Although I love HFIA, it would have been a home run if the second verse was done in a straight forward delivery like the first. There was no JD to tell Mumbleriah off I suppose. I prefer her vocals for this and In Your Feelings in the live snippets she posted earlier. Voice sounded fuller and richer. Sounded like she had a bit of a cold the day she recorded In Your Feelings. Still really like it though. I Wont Allow It is another great one. A love child of Levitating and You Don't Know What to do. People say she's channeling here inner Dua Lipa but Mariah has been doing disco way before Dua Lipa made it popular. Surprisingly, Mi is my most repeated track so far. Trust Mariah to make obnoxious lyrics sound so ethereal. I feel it is up there with her most honest lyrics ever. She's all about that life now and she's owning it. Like Randy said JD said, she wants to be a rapper. Atleast she makes it sound so damn good. Confetti and Champagne and Jesus I Do have grown on me. C&C more so. Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet I have already heard to the ground so I'm skipping them currently though I do really like both. Overall, quite happy with the album. I could have done with a few more songs for sure. Hopefully the deluxe version she mentioned in her Apple notes will see the light of day and include her Sza collaboration. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 09:01) this is a reply to message 111,534

New video (111,534) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands It surprises me that no one is talking about Mariah's new video. Maybe because it's boring as hell? (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:37)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,465) by Shezz from Pk Everybody must keep in mind that all these reviewers have never really raved about any of her albums. Emotions was not good enough, Music Box was too full of generic ballads, Butterfly was too urban, Glitter was a calamity and she had apparently lost her voice (did they even hear it?). Rolling Stone gave Emancipation 3 stars. That way HFIA is in good company. Now they're complaining it's too many typical Mariah ballads when we've been dying for some Mariah ballads. One more sleep then we get to review it for ourselves. The only review that matters. One thing I have noted though Bobby A - Jesus I do has barely been noticed by any reviewer. Here's hoping we all find something we love in another 12 hours. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 17:14) this is a reply to message 111,448

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,448) by Bobby A from United States The AU Project is by Luke Wyland. He is an Australian music reviewer. MC has never been huge in Australia. He is probably not a fan of R&B soul and gospel music. Is it true that Australians are very serious people and don't really find humour in a lot of things? (Thursday 25 September 2025; 12:24)

Good critics for the new album (111,388) by Shezz from Pk It really is crazy how there is so much buzz and excitement with the album with two singles that barely charted. I guess it's all the promo she's been doing - maybe the long 3 months have helped build up the excitement and suspense. Her album week promo is jam packed. I am really surprised she is still not doing the Kelly Clarkson show knowing how big of a lamb she is. Maybe she stays away from it because it is so music focused. I hope she does a performance or 2 during tv promo week. My dream would be an acoustic Here For It All performance. She can even pre tape it if she's really not confident to perform live on tv. I doubt there's any performance planned but I hope I'm proven wrong. If she does 100k first week, all her efforts will have paid off. 4 days to go. (Monday 22 September 2025; 07:52) this is a reply to message 111,372

Good critics for the new album (111,372) by Edward from USA There's something about "Here For It All" that just hits different. I really feel like we're in for a big surprise, but I'm keeping my expectations in check. I can't wait. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 17:39)

SZA (111,365) by Shezz from Pk Something between them for sure with [Apple Music] on the 24th now after MC sent her that response that Apple Music posted with an eyes emoji. I feel if they have recorded a collaboration, they're not going to release a remix or a song not listed on the album at this point. Very likely that it's an interview, with Sza interviewing MC. Though all the sudden love exchange between them in the last two weeks clearly points to them having cooked something together. I wish that was on the album it would have really helped the album sales. Also, the iheart performance was pretty okay. One of her only performances I've actually managed to fully watch in the last few years. Mostly lipped yes but some decent involvement and energy, better outfit and the great hair. 5 days to go. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 15:15) this is a reply to message 111,351

SZA (111,351) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Do we think Mariah has a collaboration already recorded with SZA? When she was asked about artists she currently listens to she mentioned SZA which I mean I get it. SZA is a good artist but this is the first time Mariah dropped her name. Could this be a clue and now SZa sending the flowers? I hope so. I think they can make good music together. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 02:08)

Sarah McLachlan vs Mariah Carey (111,317) by Shezz from Pk I love Sarah McLachlan. One of my favourite artists ever (after MC). She has always been a grounded, simple (for lack of a better word) and intellectual person that never ever cared for the celebrity life who lived like an ordinary person and worked with animal shelters. Her music has always been at the crux, never her relationships, or lifestyle. Quite the antithesis of Mariah though I have always been more emotionally drawn towards Mariah and her music and her life. She has been so under the radar it'll be a major feat for her new album to even chart. Rumor has it the Anderson .Paak duet video will be released with the album next week as the third single. 7 years are now down to 7 days. (Friday 19 September 2025; 17:56) this is a reply to message 111,308

Sarah McLachlan vs Mariah Carey (111,308) by T from USA So Sarah McLachlan is kind of in the same situation as Mariah Carey right now. She is 57 years old (MC is 55 years old) and she hasn't released an album for eleven years (MC is at 7 years). So the similarities are there. But that's where they end. Sarah is doing amazing interviews where she just comes across as a real human being, who has been through things, is raising teens and has been able to create a new album. She seems so likeable and relatable. Now granted, she never had the pressure Mariah had, and never reached the heights Mariah reached, but maybe something can be said for a career that was totally in one's control vs a career that was so controlled. It's a shame Mariah didn't get the freedom Sarah always had since the start. But again, then maybe Mariah wouldn't have sold 200 million albums and singles. (Friday 19 September 2025; 03:22)

New Here For It All video (111,188) by Shezz from Pk I really liked the clip of HFIA. I heard say it in one of the interviews that she wrote it a couple of years ago and knew she wanted to name the album after it ever since. At first after the Selfridges snippet I thought maybe she wrote it for her kids but it sounds like it must have been for Bryan. .Paak is too recent for a song that's two years old. Speaking of, I know MC is busy with promo and touring but he's nowhere to be seen. Maybe he was just helping her get the album together and they aren't romantically involved? (Monday 15 September 2025; 03:58) this is a reply to message 111,179

New Here For It All video (111,179) by Bobby A from United States MC's post on X of her singing the verses of Here For It All live with Daniel Moore showcases her impeccable songwriting skils. The lyrics are really deep and personal. I wonder who HFIA is about. Patricia? Anderson? (Sunday 14 September 2025; 19:42)

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,133) by Shezz from Pk Edward I think Whitney’s first solo single was You Give Good Love which peaked at number 3 on the Hot 100. [Webmaster: Whitney's first single was "Hold me" from 1984.] So Whitney probably holds the most consecutive number 1s record but not her first seven. (Friday 12 September 2025; 17:16) this is a reply to message 111,129

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,129) by Edward from USA "With the lead single 'Emotions' ('You're So Cold' was initially considered) she became the first and only artist ever to send her first five singles to #1 on the Hot 100. Legend behavior and it was only album #2." That information is inaccurate since Whitney Houston set a record by sending seven consecutive singles to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1985 and 1988. She broke the previous record held by The Beatles (six consecutive #1's). "Saving All My Love for You" (1985) "How Will I Know" (1986) "Greatest Love of All" (1986) "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" (1987) "Didn't We Almost Have It All" (1987) "So Emotional" (1987) "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" (1988) Mariah was getting close, she had five straight #1's before "Can't Let Go" broke the streak. If Sony hadn't pulled the single from shelves, she could have tied "The Beatles" of six consecutive #1's. But since her later Emotions singles didn't top the chart, she wouldn't have surpassed Whitney. (Friday 12 September 2025; 16:19)

Help me there’s stairs (111,069) by Shezz from Pk Agreed. There are definitely a lot of things she can do differently to better deal with her issues. Sensible shoes should be the first. But Mariah will Mariah. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:42) this is a reply to message 111,065

Help me there’s stairs (111,065) by Edward from USA Jamie, what I don't get is why Mariah puts herself in those sky-high heels when she knows people will drag her for not moving. She could easily wear something more comfortable. Did you see the height of those heels? I don't see the point of wearing heels if you can't gracefully rock them. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 17:11)

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