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Jimmy Kimmel (62,961) by Billy from Greece She was gorgeous. The dress was indeed fantastic. And yet again, MC won't shy away from disclosing something where you might not know: Jimmy, "Maybe I'm a sad clown on the inside." Mariah: "Well, we share that in common." (Friday 3 June 2016; 11:22)

Re: Mariah's hand (62,861) (62,868) by Billy from Greece She also has a slight tremble in her fingers. (Tuesday 31 May 2016; 0:48)

O.O.C. (62,681) by Billy from Greece I'll echo only a couple of people here (lamb included): the messageboard has gone totally O.O.C. Bye. (Thursday 26 May 2016; 0:19)

Re: Rare studio photo (62,491) (62,493) by Billy from Greece I think it's a voice message she left in her website in early 2001 once the deal with Sony was over. (Saturday 21 May 2016; 23:06)

Article: "Abused" Mariah Carey isn't fit for reality TV (62,452) by Billy from Greece "She is very fragile, and she has been through a lot. She has been used, she has been abused. Some people don't have that Teflon sort of thing that I do, so she masks it with this coquettish thing that is hiding her nervousness and her pain and her own family's abuse to her", Daniels said. "She is misunderstood, because she is really, really ride or die. She really, really, really will do anything for you." Maybe this will prove enlightening to certain people, or not. (Friday 20 May 2016; 19:00)

WWHL entire show (62,430) by Billy from Greece Here's the link. (Friday 20 May 2016; 14:31)

Magazine scans (62,412) by Billy from Greece Now that Mariah Daily is defunct, does anybody have scans of some of the magazines that were featured in one of the websites section? I'm particularly interested in the Mirabella 1999 cover story. The article is available in Mariah Network as well, but I need the page numbers of the original magazine as well. Thank you in advance. (Thursday 19 May 2016; 23:07)

GLAAD (62,363) by Billy from Greece Anyone has a link of the video tribute to Mariah they played after Lee Daniels's speech? (Thursday 19 May 2016; 0:37)

Watch What Happens Live (62,362) by Billy from Greece Does anybody have a link for the entire show? (Thursday 19 May 2016; 0:34)

Current Mariah (62,333) by Billy from Greece Mariah is giving me life lately (not that she ever stopped but you get the memo). I'm so happy to see her more carefree, having more fun on camera, just doing her thing, looking more comfortable with everything. Loved her on WWHL, and how she spinned on the chair at the Madonna question, yet gave respect where's due. (Wednesday 18 May 2016; 10:19)

Re: Current public opinion of MC (62,317) (62,327) (62,332) by Billy from Greece I saw the clip last night. To quote my own comment that I left for that video (I know, whatever): Did the lady who quoted Mariah on her wedding being "the most important thing in the history of the world" care to contextualize her statement? No. Anyone with a tiny bit sense of humor can sense that Mariah was clearly joking when she was making that statement in the trailer. On the other hand, the lady panelist transfers this statement with such bewilderment and seriousness that has people thinking god knows what. That's why Mariah has adopted this over-the-top, almost unrealistic version of divahood. When she keeps being misquoted for years and years, why not play with this persona to the extremes? I personally totally understand that, even if I acknowledge at the same time the damage that that may have on her public perception. "What kind of a person do you have to be to believe that this is the most important thing to ever happen in the history of the world?", the lady asks with great mystification. Well, I'd say, a person who actually is smart enough to use sarcasm and irony in the face of an obviously licentious celebrity culture, who though part of it, still manages to rise above. These people...? (Wednesday 18 May 2016; 10:04)

Charmbracelet era (62,258) by Billy from Greece I remember this this news report. She looked so glamorous here. I'm so glad she kept going strong back in 2002/2003, being creative, musically or otherwise, despite constant bashing. It was also during those years that she established for good her cult following and became legendary. In all diva narratives, it is the pitfalls that make the divas larger than life. (Monday 16 May 2016; 21:05)

The trailer (62,257) by Billy from Greece It's here, it looks excellent. (Monday 16 May 2016; 20:47)

"Thank you for the unconditional love" (62,204) by Billy from Greece Say what you want about her, the woman always speaks her truth. "I haven't experienced much of it." That goes for everybody putting conditions for Mariah to be worthy for them to be a fan. I'm also really trying hard not say "please shut up and get lost" to some newcomers on this board, but I'm just human, so hey, there you have it. Long live Mariah. (Sunday 15 May 2016; 15:37)

Crybaby (61,940) by Billy from Greece Did they remove "Crybaby" from Mariah's official channel? Now, why would they do that? (Monday 9 May 2016; 10:49)

Mariah Amsterdam concert (61,829) by Billy from Greece If the last six years and a half I've been trying to come to terms with the fact that I've met (and touched) Mariah, I think I'll spend the next decade trying to come to terms with the fact that I've seen and heard her live. Due to the rush and over excitement that I experienced at the first half of the concert, I had to allow some time before I recounted my experience because in the beginning it felt as if I wasn't really there, as if I dreamed of it or something. Though some coulda woulda shouldas brought me down for a while (I wish I had better seats to see her face more clearly, for instance) the feeling of hearing live songs I've been singing my whole life was just surreal. In fact, listening to her live allowed me to understand her voice better, to almost feel the "weight" and huskiness it carries, while its power was otherworldly, something that had the audience cheering so loud that at times it drowned her out. Apart from that, and apart from the hardcore fans, the audience seemed dead to me, which gave me a weird vibe as to how the band and Mariah must feel in such a context, wishing deep down that it wouldn't ruin the concert for them or for me, but I guess it might be a cultural thing with northern European audiences, not being too expressive (like in Japan), I don't know. I could go on and on forever, and deconstruct every minute detail, but I can only say that there wasn't anything I didn't enjoy (though I did want to hear "I'll Be There" live which was omitted) and I wished it didn't have to end so fast. I'm still lost for words, trying to recollect my experience there. At the end of the day, I'll always marvel at the fact that I witnessed this majestically epic note live. (Thursday 5 May 2016; 0:29)

Article: A view from the top (61,751) by Billy from Greece "Nicki Minaj's recent stint in the country, which witnessed sold-out concerts and throngs of devotees desperate to catch a glimpse of their Harajuka Barbie." I'm really curious whether Miss Minaj will be able to have a sold-out concert on the 26th year of her career (or a concert, or even a career). So should the writer of this thing called article. (Saturday 30 April 2016; 6:13)

Photo Mariah - Madonna (61,678) by Billy from Greece That's an interesting photograph. Mariah in front of a mini poster of Madonna. Who would have thought? (Wednesday 27 April 2016; 14:54)

Re: Mariah Amsterdam, questions (61,497) (61,514) by Billy from Greece Hi Yiorgos. A friend of mine and I are also attending the concert tomorrow (that is, she is kind enough to join me as she is not a lamb of any sorts). Have you received any emails regarding a time change, as another person mentioned here (saying that the concert starts around 21:00). I think I'll try to be there around 18:30, unless it's too early. By the way, based on your name, should I assume that you are Greek too? (Saturday 23 April 2016; 0:01)

Prince (61,480) by Billy from Greece Prince is dead? I'm shocked. First MJ, then Whitney, now Prince? Are you kidding me? Just shocked right now. (Thursday 21 April 2016; 20:09)

Lyric (61,472) by Billy from Greece It just popped in my head that the most profound lyric in Mariah's entire career might as well be: "Do you care for me beyond idolization?" (Thursday 21 April 2016; 10:40)

Re: Mariah Amsterdam, questions (61,468) (61,471) by Billy from Greece Thank you Sarah and Hanno. I bought my ticket on Viagogo, though, so I haven't received any emails about the show starting at 21:10. (Thursday 21 April 2016; 10:33)

"Butterfly" / "Me. I Am Mariah" (61,463) by Billy from Greece Since I unintentionally started this whole debate between these two albums, let me explain my comment that MIAM is the "sequel" to "Butterfly". First of all, I undoubtedly regard "Butterfly" as an undisputed masterpiece and Mariah's magnum opus. Everything (and by that I mean every minute detail) in this albums is perfection and Mariah is at her most artistic. From the truly poetic and personal lyrics and the overall production, to the vocal arrangements (and layering), this album stands on a league of its own. At the same time, "Me. I Am Mariah" is in my eyes a continuation of some of the themes explored in "Butterfly", either lyrically or musically. Both are "divorce" albums and show Mariah more "naked" than ever before. What I appreciated in MIAM is that Mariah had a somehow back-to-basics approach, giving the whole album a more timeless feel (compared to the two albums preceding it), while foregrounding her voice more clearly than in recent years. Sure, there are contemporary elements to it (see "Thirsty") that place it more specifically at a specific time/era, but I hardly find it dated (especially compared to "Memoirs"). Also, lyrically, it may not be as sensitive or introspective as "Butterfly", but it does contain some of Mariah's most personal songs, while minimizing the "trendy" wordplay of the last few albums. Clearly, "Butterfly" is unmatched, but "MIAM" holds its own in Mariah's entire catalogue. In fact, I would easily include it in the top 5 Mariah albums that a music lover should own. (Thursday 21 April 2016; 0:30)

Mariah Amsterdam, questions (61,461) by Billy from Greece If anyone can help, I'll appreciate it greatly: how much earlier should somebody go to the concert hall? The concert in Amsterdam starts at 20:00 p.m., so I presume a couple of hours earlier should be ok? Also, is there any information regarding the place where Mariah will stay in Amsterdam? (Wednesday 20 April 2016; 23:29)

"Stares and Whispers" / "We Belong Together" (61,435) by Billy from Greece Do check out this song. The bars in the intro bear a resemblance to the piano intro and the way the background vocals in WBT are arranged. (Wednesday 20 April 2016; 9:33)

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