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Would you rather? (112,614) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Bobby A I adore you, but please let's never compare Taylor to MJ. This is coming from someone who listens to Taylor's music and I too have quote how Taylor is definitely a master marketing machine. But MJ is on a league of his own and his career hasn't been matched and won't ever be matched. Beyoncé tried and failed. MJ was a phenomenon, a total powerhouse and launched a billion careers due to his influence especially at a time where there was no social media. He was pure talent, no gimmicks, no clever marketing. He was just the kind of artist we will probably never experience again. Taylor Swift is a powerhouse in her own right but I don't think she is of Michael's caliber and influence. She knows how to control the narrative and market herself and that's what works for her.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 17:00)


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Queen of Hot 100 (112,613) by Boy from The Netherlands

Although lately I've been feeling really sad, mourning and trying to come to terms with the current version of Mariah being less expressive, disconnected and a bit more "pessimistic" (understandably so), I'm still so excited for the records she's about to break and set.

If she somehow manages it (I'm not sure if it's possible this period), but if she stays at least 3 weeks at number one, she will not only break the record for the longest running No. 1, but she will also become the first artist in recording history to spend exactly 100 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. An actual feat and possibly one that's unbeatable.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 15:41)

2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,612) by Edward from USA

Bobby A, sadly there's probably not going to be an "HFIA" Deluxe Edition. Outside of her hardcore fans, nobody seem to care about the album. Mariah and Gamma aren't about to keep throwing money at something that isn't giving anything back. At the end of the day, Gamma is a business. It was a joint version, and both parties did what they could. You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless barrel expecting it to get full, would you?

And the whole "Mariah's Christmas popularity is fading" thing? Not really. The economy is just trash right now. Everything is expensive, people are losing jobs, and most folks are just trying to survive the holidays, not spend on unnecessary things like flights and concert tickets. Competition is tough in Vegas when Mariah doesn't bring anything new to her shows.

Even with all that, Mariah's still doing her thing. Bublé's Christmas is 14 years old, Merry Christmas is 31 years old, and the fact that her album is back up at #14 (and looking to jump into the top 10 next week) is wild. That's not someone "declining", that's someone with ridiculous staying power.

I don't think she should've moved her Christmas show to Vegas. It kinda took away that warm, cozy, classic Mariah holiday vibe. It worked better when it was more intimate and easier for fans to get to. She reigned supreme at Beacon Theater for a decade and she also did great at MSG. Both venues were a train away for most people.

(Saturday 6 December 2025; 14:59)


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Would you rather? (112,611) by BFF from United States

I think I'd rather go with scenario #2 and have 2-3 more non-holiday Mariah originals go to number one. I think it would give Mariah some confidence back and refocus her attention away from legacy residencies and holiday tours/residencies.

I'm not sure that Taylor Swift will break Mariah's current record for most solo number ones. She's getting married, so she's clearly preparing for a phase where her personal life is more important than her music. Swift doesn't really have a core musical identity like Mariah. She has shape-shifted across almost all of her albums from country to country-pop to pop to "folk", following trends and rehashing ideas that were done better by other artists before her. Her career trajectory has been very much like Madonna's in that way. Swift's popularity will fall off sooner rather than later, and she'll lose momentum.

Rihanna debuted on the scene around the same time as Swift (mid-2000s) and was releasing a lot of albums and notching a lot of #1s. But then she completely disappeared from the music industry after 2016's "Anti" and hasn't put out an album in almost 10 years. I think the same thing will happen with TS soon.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 14:23)


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Would you rather? (112,610) by Bobby A from United States

An enormous amount of country fans followed her into the pop realm because country music had become so country pop when she released her Red album. When 1989 was released, she had another million fans who just helped TS cement this pop hold she has right now. Also, you have to consider that these fans - teenagers and adults - have enormous sympathy for TS because of her recording masters fight with Scooter Braun and Big Machine Records. Finally, her savy business sense to draw them to purchase the many versions of her albums and TS merchandise is something that we have never seen before by a female artist. She is the female version of Michael Jackson in 2025.

(Saturday 6 December 2025; 13:21)


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Would you rather? (112,609) by Edward from USA

Does she do that? I thought she was Mary Poppins reincarnated.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 12:48)


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Would you rather? (112,608) by Edward from USA

I agree. At least Rihanna released catchy songs I could blast while working now.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 12:45)


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Would you rather? (112,607) by Bill from the UK

What I don't understand is how parents are fine to let their young daughters listen to her swear and speak in an especially vulgar way in so many of her songs. With the internet there's no escaping it, but children should not be desensitised to language that foul.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 11:37)


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Would you rather? (112,606) by TJ from Norway

I really don't understand why TS is so popular. It's like people are under a spell.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 09:45)


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Would you rather? (112,605) by Stacey from USA

Agreed. Add to the fact that to see an original Christmas song achieve this record is unique.

(Saturday 6 December 2025; 08:38)


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Would you rather? (112,604) by Edward from USA

I would go with scenario #1. Taylor is still young and massively popular, she's only seven songs away from catching Mariah's 19 #1s, and with the way she releases albums, she'll hit that sooner rather than later. She doesn't even need a traditional single; she can take over the top 12 positions on Hot 100 on pure sales alone. I think that the "most #1s" record isn't safe long-term, but extending the run for AIWFCIY to 21 weeks or more is a record we won't see broken in our lifetime.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 01:44)


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Would you rather? (112,603) by T from USA

If you could only chose one. Would you rather Mariah have the record for the longest running #1 hit or the most #1 hits?

Scenario 1) AIWFCIY is number one for three more weeks giving it a total of twenty one weeks, and 100 weeks in total on the Hot 100.

Scenario 2) AIWFCIY stalls forever at eighteen weeks, but her next two singles (featured or solo) go to #1, and so her all time Hot 100 total is 99 weeks.

Pick one.
(Friday 5 December 2025; 23:55)

2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,602) by BFF from United States

I think you're right about the chances for the deluxe release, though I do recall Gwen Stefani's "Bouquet" album getting the deluxe treatment even after the album tanked.

Gamma and Mariah's team really dropped the ball on the promotion for the singles and album. We had some momentum with "Type Dangerous" appearing on the Hot 100, but they really should have leaned into that more and probably picked a different second single. I think centering the single release of "Sugar Sweet" around the Kehlani and Shenseea guest features hurt rather than helped.

Mariah was pulled in so many different directions this year - her deaths in the family, the Celebration of Mimi domestic and international dates, the single and album release, and now Christmas. She's kind of trapped herself a little bit with the AIWFCIY, the Christmas tours/residencies, and the legacy residencies because they are now the main way she makes money. What happens when the public gets tired of the Christmas song (as many clearly have)? Twenty years ago the Christmas song was played a good deal without the big promotional push behind it. Many people used to love hearing it, but I do think it's become too ubiquitous. And I think her attempt at trademarking "Queen of Christmas" and the "It's Time" videos are probably alienating some people.
(Friday 5 December 2025; 15:51)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,601) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Yes, absolutely. This album simply can't be ignored. I don't understand it too.

(Friday 5 December 2025; 12:03)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,600) by Bobby A from United States

I don't think there will a deluxe version now for several reasons. HFIA faded quicker than Caution. The support from Gamma was not there two weeks after the album dropped. September 26th was just the wrong release date for HFIA. Type Dangerous was released June. Sugar Sweet was not promoted for success on the charts. Do you see what I am saying?

Also, it seems like we are seeing a decline in MC's Christmas holiday popularity. Her Christmastime shows are not selling out. Sony didn't do anything special for Merry Christmas or AIWFCIY this holiday season. Even radio airplay for AIWFCiY this year is down compared to last year. Michael Buble's Christmas is #1 on iTunes while MC's Merry Christmas is #14. Is MC's popularity during the Christmas holiday season waning?

(Friday 5 December 2025; 07:06)


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Spotify 2025 (112,599) by Stacey from USA

See, look what happens when I use my powers for good, lol.

(Friday 5 December 2025; 05:59)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,598) by Stacey from USA

I'm still miffed we didn't get anything for Daydream's 30th anniversary.

(Thursday 4 December 2025; 20:54)


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Discography (112,597) by Bill from the UK

I believe it's retired/on an indefinite hiatus. Mariah stopped releasing physical singles across multiple regions a long time ago, and the only interesting physical item she's put out in recent memory is the AIWFCIY anniversary singles (where the OG black and white cover was released in full over saturated colour), and the Here We Go Around Again cassette. Everything else stinks.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 20:30)


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Spotify 2025 (112,596) by TJ from Norway

I was thinking of her, since Daydream was number one. Could be that all the talk about that album has influenced me.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 17:36)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,595) by BFF from United States

Has anyone heard anything about what will happen in the New Year? Are there still plans to release a deluxe edition of HFIA? The Mimi Anniversary is over, so surely there will be some kind of tour dates and/or residencies planned for 2026. I still wish they had released the album a bit earlier in 2025 so it wasn't competing for attention with Celebration of Mimi and Christmas engagements.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 16:00)

Discography (112,594) by Zachariah from Croatia

Just wondering - when will her discography on this page be updated? I noticed that few albums are missing such as Rarities and HFIA. I hope everyone is fine and surviving this demanding time of year.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 15:48)

Article: Mariah set for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" special (112,593) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I thought the same. I hope it's not [too] much pressure for her. But it's surely a lot of stress with all the people watching it on TV and online.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 14:27)


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Spotify 2025 (112,592) by Stacey from USA

Edward, I told you not to say anything. You're grounded. Go to your room. No TV.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 06:00)


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Article: Mariah set for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" special (112,591) by Bobby A from United States

MC is taping her appearance for the New Year's Rockin Eve's Special at her December 8th Las Vegas show. She is guaranteeing us now the her 3-song performance will be perfect without any ear monitor problems.

(Thursday 4 December 2025; 02:23)


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Spotify 2025 (112,590) by Edward from USA

Sorry, but I have to snitch. It was Stacey.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 02:07)


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