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Kelly Clarkson (107,409) by Shezz from Pk I read somewhere in a recent interview that MC's written a new song for MC30. I have a feeling it's going to be a collaboration. KC deserves a collaboration with her. Has anyone seen the new photoshoot going around in a white dress? Christmas albums usually get released early. We are about a month away I think from our Christmas treat. [This website also has a news section and you can find the interview here.] (Thursday 26 September 2024; 07:41) this is a reply to message 107,406

Kelly Clarkson (107,406) by Robert-Anthony from United States This is something that I have been wanting for two years. MC and KC would sound so good together on a new Christmas song. Let's hope it happens this year. (Wednesday 25 September 2024; 23:50)

Mariah at Rock in Rio (107,389) by Shezz from Pk I have to say her China and Brazil outfits have been much better than the Vegas ones. I wasn't crazy about the Rio Butterfly dress though. She has been looking great. And yes, the monitor watching is extremely annoying. She won't let anyone take them away - she clearly needs them. Is she using it more for covers and songs she doesn't sing often or everything? Maybe the monitor tells her which lines to sing and which to mime? Remembering which line she has to actually sing has to be tricky. From the looks of it, she's lip syncing as much as Vegas. I'm sure she remembers the words to Always Be My Baby. (Monday 23 September 2024; 16:17) this is a reply to message 107,386

Mariah at Rock in Rio (107,386) by Pedro from Brazil It was an awesome concert, and they say it was her biggest crowd ever. She looked amazing, and her vocals were on point. My only gripe was that it felt short, but I loved how she switched up the setlist a bit and still sang all our favorite songs. In São Paulo, after the show ended and the lights went out, she came back a few minutes later and sang IWKWLI barefoot, catching everyone off guard - even her crew. Some fans had already left and couldn't get back in. I wonder if she planned it or just changed her mind last minute. (Monday 23 September 2024; 13:26)

MC (107,333) by Shezz from Pk C, the insider account on X who is mostly spot on with the info of course it’s never fully confirmed. Though they did call the Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga collaboration a week before its "surprise" release. (Sunday 8 September 2024; 04:24) this is a reply to message 107,330

MC (107,330) by C from United States What’s your source on this? (Saturday 7 September 2024; 19:39)

MC (107,326) by Shezz from Pk Apparently she has adjusted the shows and the setlists to her current situation and is going ahead with the Brazil and China shows. Other than the obvious One Sweet Day addition, I wonder what songs she'll add that reflect her current state. I hope and think she'll add Petals. What do you guys think? (Friday 6 September 2024; 18:34) this is a reply to message 107,325

MC (107,325) by Brandon from USA I wonder how MC is holding up. I hope she has a good support system right now lifting her up. She's dealing with a lot. I wouldn't be mad if she cancelled shows lined up from now until the Christmas tour and used that time to focus on her mental health. That's more important than anything. (Friday 6 September 2024; 16:10)

All Alone In Love (D++ Edit) // Neo Soul Vibes (107,299) by Shezz from Pk I love it. (Monday 2 September 2024; 20:53) this is a reply to message 107,296

All Alone In Love (D++ Edit) // Neo Soul Vibes (107,296) by 123 from USA Speaking of remixes RA, I loved this updated production to one of my favorites from her debut. I wish she would let other artists cover her album cuts/non number 1s. She has so many hidden gems. (Monday 2 September 2024; 01:51)

Let’s be respectful (107,280) by Shezz from Pk Nice post Mimi L. How absolutely heartbreaking for Mariah. Unresolved losses hurt the most. I hope she's doing alright. And of course we have absolutely no right to say what she must or must not do. We know nothing. (Tuesday 27 August 2024; 20:08) this is a reply to message 107,272

Let’s be respectful (107,272) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This isn't directed at anyone in particular so please don't come at me, but let's all try to be respectful during this time. We can all sit and speculate and debate whether Mariah should try and mend her relationship with her brother or should not bother. I know we are all coming from a place of care and love for Mariah but it's not our place to say what she should do with her relationships. We don't have the full facts of what went on behind the scenes, we don't know how much it impacted Mariah, yes she talks about it in her memoirs but she also holds back so we might not have the whole picture. I understand the need to have family around especially when you have a loss as big as this but at the same time what if the family member is someone who causes you to lose your mental peace and well being? All of this to say, let's not fight amongst ourselves for something that's very personal to Mariah. Let us just hope she does what gives her peace and that she has the support she needs during this time of such tragic loss. She's had such a complicated relationship with her mother and sister it must be a lot of conflicting feelings she's going through right now. Let's give her the space to process those. (Tuesday 27 August 2024; 17:58)

What's the deal, Do You Know (107,243) by Shezz from Pk It's a beautiful cover. What's wrong with it now? (Monday 26 August 2024; 04:34) this is a reply to message 107,241

What's the deal, Do You Know (107,241) by Edward from USA I actually like "Do you know where you're going to?", it's a decent song. "Crapfinity" and "Save the Day" are annoying to me. (Monday 26 August 2024; 01:46)

Migrate (107,229) by Shezz from Pk Those are my 3 favourite tracks on the album. For The Record close behind. (Thursday 22 August 2024; 04:07) this is a reply to message 107,226

Migrate (107,226) by Libra Lamb from USA I do wish sometimes that I shared the same enthusiasm for Migrate as some of you on this board do. Cruise Control, I'm That Chick and OOC were true missed opportunities. (Wednesday 21 August 2024; 18:27)

Just a Merry Christmas thought (107,221) by Shezz from Pk That would be amazing but not an easy feat to pull. Rumour (insider) has it she will release a song from the vault in support of MC30 like she did with MB30 in November. That does sound exciting, I'm sure there are collaborations as well. I hope Where Are You Christmas will be the new song but I doubt it as it was not part of the Merry Christmas project and came in much later. If she does include it, I will forgive her for sleeping on MC16. (Monday 19 August 2024; 05:59) this is a reply to message 107,219

Just a Merry Christmas thought (107,219) by Robert-Anthony from United States Do you think a Merry Christmas duets album could be one of MC's surprises to celebrate the anniversary? She could use her original vocals and just have other artists sing on the songs. I think it could work and make the album sell huge this holiday season. It could feature Post Malone, Brandy, Trey Songz, Kelly Clarkson, The Clark Sisters, Charlie Wilson, and Chris Brown. Just a thought this Sunday. I trust MC is going to celebrate the anniversary in a huge way. (Sunday 18 August 2024; 14:17)

Much ado about nothing (107,176) by Shezz from Pk Yes it's clearly not laziness, it looks like some medical side effects. Mid 50s isn't old from anywhere but neurological disorders tend to mostly worsen with age. I hope she's taking care of herself and putting herself first. I hope there's no label or anything forcing her to do these tours - I don't want her to get into another mental exhaustion/breakdown. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 18:39) this is a reply to message 107,173

Much ado about nothing (107,173) by Edward from USA Mariah is clearly relying on lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks quite a bit. She might sing a few words live here and there, but the lipping is at an all-time high. When you compare footage from different shows, the only thing that changes are her spoken or talk-sung parts; everything else seems to be pre-recorded. Additionally, she frequently appears a dazed, whatever medication she's on seems to be affecting her movement, speech, and even the parts she sings live. I'm not criticizing her; she needs to take her meds to manage her bipolar disorder, but it's evident that she's on some strong stuff. (Saturday 10 August 2024; 16:50)

Return to roots (107,139) by Shezz from Pk I feel that in addition to trying to stay with the trends, she also focuses on non ballads now because of her voice. She probably does not like the fact that her voice does not have the technicalities required to pull off big ballads anymore. Personally, a pop - disco flavoured album would suit her current voice well. Of course she will always have a ballad or two in her albums. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 17:28) this is a reply to message 107,138

Return to roots (107,138) by 123 from USA Ballads don't chart anymore. You only named one artist, Adele, and she is a slight exception to the rule, but it's usually just her lead singles that are successful. Her follow up singles don't do much but she still quietly sells 30 million records. Other than Adele who else is charting with ballads? Everyone on the board always complains that she needs to do something new and work with new producers and now you are saying she should go back to only doing ballads. She never stopped doing ballads. Every time her labels try to launch her albums with ballads as lead singles they flop. [Through the rain], Your [sic] Mine, and [With you] are her signature ballad style and they flopped in the [States]. Also with Boys to Men [sic], [4 seasons of loneliness] was their lead single in 97. It went to number 1 after its second week and then disappeared. It was their last number one. All other follow up singles were ballads failed to hit number one. Their 2nd single peaked at number 7 and was their last top 10 hit. Those are facts. Portrait is another excellent example. Most people felt like it was out of place on Caution and didn't really care for it, but the Hopefull Child Remix is light years better and got a lot of love from the lambs. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 16:31)

Auto cue (107,122) by Shezz from Pk I think most of us like to stick the label of "lazy" on Mariah for all that we see that's not going right with her shows these days. I think something definitely has happened over the years to change her so drastically from who she was as a performer. Even though she was nowhere near her 90's performance mode, up until Caution she still put a lot of energy into her shows. The fact that she still continues to tour is her decision that I will not judge her for. It's basic demand and supply. All I'd say is yes, lose the male dancers please and get a better stylist for the shows. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 12:26) this is a reply to message 107,121

Auto cue (107,121) by Jamie from UK I'm just watching morning television here in the UK. The singer Tony Christie is on who's talking about his early signs of dementia. He's mentioning he has to now use autocue quite heavily now due to this. He always used it as most do but now relies on it. It got me thinking about Mariah, whilst she is a lot younger than Tony, over the past couple of years she has been also relying heavily on her autocue. Is there a medical reason for this with Mariah also? I'm sure her bipolar meds don't help but she will have been on these for years since 2001 I'm sure. So now why the sudden change? (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 09:45)

If It’s Over? (107,070) by Shezz from Pk Mariah loves it when we relate to her songs on a personal level. I don't think we collectively can relate to any song more than we can all probably relate to "If It's Over" right now. From the first word to the very last. The song just hits different now. Give it a go. (Thursday 1 August 2024; 11:19) this is a reply to message 107,068

Merry Christmas (107,068) by Edward from USA "Merry Christmas" is turning 30 this year. She should go all out with something special, especially since "All I Want for Christmas Is You" seems to have lost some of its initial momentum while other holiday songs have gained popularity. She shouldn't rest on her laurels, particularly during the season that brings her the most redvenue. I don't know about you, but I feel a bit neglected. What's the point of keeping her core fanbase in limbo? It doesn't make sense to me. She could have released a 6-track EP without worrying about high sales. With today's technology, she doesn't even need a record label. CDs can be produced on demand now. (Thursday 1 August 2024; 01:28)

Back to Mariah (107,061) by Shezz from Pk I think that will depend on how MC16 fares. It would take something close to a miracle for it to be successful, even if it is a great album, which I have a feeling it will be. She will keep dabbling in music, maybe not an entire album. And of course there's always the possibility of Under the Christmas Three, which might come when she's 60 now. Wow. That sounds surreal. (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 17:56) this is a reply to message 107,057

Back to Mariah (107,057) by Edward from USA Do you guys think MC16 will Mariah's final album, and how would you feel if it were? (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 14:16)

Inspirational songs (107,052) by Shezz from Pk I feel you Robert Anthony. A lot of us outside of the US see it as a wolf in wolf's clothing vs a wolf in sheep's clothing. And your leaders affect us as well because of their foreign policies, being one of the most powerful and influential countries in the world. Looking forward to Georgie and Mandy. (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 06:35) this is a reply to message 107,047

Inspirational songs (107,047) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am not looking forward to everything that leads up to election day in November. The name calling, the political ads during primetime programming, and the uneasy political climate irritates me from September to November. I hope this Fall TV season's new shows like Poppa's House (CBS), Brillant Minds (NBC), Georgie's and Mandy's First Marriage (CBS), Happy Place (NBC), and Elsbeth (CBS) can brighten my mood this fall. (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 02:09)

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,018) by Shezz from Pk Zachariah, the adlibs she is doing are live - rest of it is something she has recorded for her live shows, raw unprocessed vocals that don't sound like studio versions so they seem more live and believable. To the average listener they are very believable. Once you see / hear the recordings of more shows you will see how they all sound exactly the same. I don't know if it is lack of confidence or if her voice does not have the stamina to sing 12-15 songs anymore. Which is why I'm still excited for MC16 - pieced together or controlled environments or one song at a time in her studio, she can still pull it off. (Monday 29 July 2024; 10:36) this is a reply to message 107,017

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,017) by Zachariah from Croatia I really don't like your negative attitude all the time regarding her voice. I listened the same thing and it is live. I don't know why you keep saying that she can't sing anymore. So annoying. (Monday 29 July 2024; 08:40)

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,016) by Shezz from Pk I am sure if we know, they all know. I want to believe it is not just laziness and that there are legitimate issues - voice and otherwise. I don't think she will ever discuss them even after she retires. I don't think she owes anybody any explanations - would I like to know? Of course. But it's never happening. Whatever started happening with her voice in the 90s went into over drive after 2020. I still remember the energy and passion she still had when I watched her Caution tour (compared to 2024). What she can do is hire a better stylist at least for the shows. There are clearly still tons of people who are willing to pay for her concerts - good for them and good for her. I don't watch any concert videos anymore. So Roe is an Olivia Rodrigo fan. I'm still waiting patiently for MC16, I know she will deliver. (Monday 29 July 2024; 07:03) this is a reply to message 107,012

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,012) by Robert-Anthony from United States I was thinking again today while I was standing in the grocery checkout line. I just wonder is it common knowledge among MC's colleagues, label executives, and radio programmers that Mariah Carey can't sing anymore. I thought about that because MC doesn't receive any offers for duets, movie songs, or TV performances anymore. Her last collaborations have been rap hooks and a JD favor for another artist. I am really worried about what MC's career will look like in 2030. That would be 40 years in the music business at 61 years old. Maybe an announcement of MC16 will be her last album and it will be a double album. That would be a great prelude something new in the TV entertainment and cosmetics industry. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 23:57)

What do you do for a living? (106,964) by Shezz from Pk Xavier that is so cute. My nephew is much older now. When he was 3 I got him hooked onto It's Like That. He used to call it " Thatcho Patcho". Good old days. Now he's 22 and has blocked Mariah from his mind I think. Thanks for reminding me of the Portrait remix. Totally what I needed right now. From the current artists, I've started taking a liking to Chapell Roan. I love some of the songs from the album and Goodluck Babe (released after the album). So much more interesting and fun than the rest of the more popular pop music made these days. Robert Anthony I practice residential architecture and interiors, done a few commercial spaces but no schools (yet). (Friday 26 July 2024; 09:26) this is a reply to message 106,960

What do you do for a living? (106,960) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain I don't even know the artists, the songs or the type of music which is listened to by youngsters here in Spain. Every now and then I happen to be with my nephew, who is 11 years old, and I have no idea of what he's singing along to. He then tells me the name of the artist or group and nothing to me. When he was a baby, he used to sing along "Supernatural": "Our love is supernatural... ah ah ah ah...". He doesn't remember, but I got it recorded. Lol. (Friday 26 July 2024; 00:13)

What do you do for a living? (106,939) by Shezz from Pk RA, I loved knowing what you do for a living. So fitting - great match for all your passion, compassion and optimism. I think it would be great to know what the rest of the MC fans (some people don't like the term lambs) do here - whoever is interested in sharing. I'm an architect. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 06:06) this is a reply to message 106,938

Inspirational songs (106,938) by Robert-Anthony from United States Vice-President Kamala Harris chose Beyonce's Freedom for her campaign song. I like it, although it is one of the songs I skipped initially on her album Lemonade. I hope MC will endorse her and write her an original song. I know she can create a fire inspirational song for her campaign. Bring It On Home is a song that I often visit for inspiration during the school year. I am going to need it again during the new school year with 25 plus students on my caseload. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 00:50)

Album coming soon? (106,922) by Shezz from Pk If insiders are to be believed, not all the recordings are for MC16. She has a couple of projects she's working on simultaneously. I wish she'd focus on one right now - hopefully she's wrapping up MC16 and the upcoming announcement isn't about more tours but about the new album. Butterfly Lounge can wait. (Sunday 21 July 2024; 19:25) this is a reply to message 106,921

Album coming soon? (106,921) by Robert-Anthony from United States I realized that I had forgotten all about The Clark Sisters collaboration recorded July 2021. MC16 is going to have the longest recording time (2021-2025) ever for a Mariah Carey album. MC16 is rumored to have these producers and collaborations on it. Did I miss anyone? 1. The Clark Sisters 2. Daniel Moore III 3. Jermaine Dupri 4. Solange 5. Anderson Paak 6. Rae Khalil 7. Bruno Mars 8. Max Martin 9. Lucky Daye 10. Ariana Grande 11. Shakira 12. David Morales (Sunday 21 July 2024; 13:13)

Madonna confession (106,903) by Shezz from Pk Same here Robert Anthony. I think Madonna was a lot of 80's lambs' first love. I too, was obsessed with Papa Don't Preach. My first favourite song ever. And then True Blue, La Isla Bonita and Like A Prayer all her 80s hits. Then came the 90s. Enter Mariah, and by 1993 I had a new queen. I still loved some of Madonna's 90's music but she could never be my favourite again. On another note, I miss the make up room acappella Vegas series Mariah started doing in 2019/2020 (I think) of deep cuts like Melt Away and Everything Fades Away. I'd be happy if she even got that Caution era confidence back to sing. (Thursday 18 July 2024; 06:48) this is a reply to message 106,902

Madonna confession (106,902) by Robert-Anthony from United States I have never mentioned this before, but I was a huge Madonna fan growing up in the 80s. I was mesmerized by her style, songs, quick rise to fame, and videos. I wanted Madonna and Sean Pean to last as a married couple, but the paparazzi ruined their marriage being a young couple. They were the first paparazzi couple who were followed by the paparazzi. Papa Don't Preach is my all time favorite Madonna video. Madonna changed after their marriage did not work. Her music and style changed too. She started pushing more boundaries within society's norms. I stopped buying her albums after Like a Prayer. Erotica was not the same Madonna I liked growing up in the 80s. Thankfully, MC came along in 1990 to allow me to start new female artist collection. (Wednesday 17 July 2024; 23:54)

MIH in Manila 2003 (106,890) by Shezz from Pk Thank you for sharing that. I absolutely love it. (Tuesday 16 July 2024; 05:34) this is a reply to message 106,886

MIH in Manila 2003 (106,886) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain What about this concert and this performance in particular? The drive, the energy, the looks, the sweat, the voice, the charisma. Everything. (Tuesday 16 July 2024; 00:17)

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,879) by Shezz from Pk I think she's quiet because she's finishing MC16. She already celebrated the 25th anniversary of Christmas so I don't think 30 will have a big celebration lined up but I'm sure she will do something. Whether we like it or not, that is where she earns her money now. And the fact that it still goes to number 1 every year shows a large majority of the general public has come to embrace it as an annual tradition. You bring out the tree, put up the lights and you play AIWFCIY. She will do her Christmas concerts for sure. I do believe she is going to focus on non Christmas projects in the near future as well though. (Monday 15 July 2024; 12:57) this is a reply to message 106,876

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,876) by Randy from USA I realize MC has been silent. Then I realized this is Merry Christmas 30. Please no. I can't take any more promotion of that song. I can't take any more versions of that song. I can't take any more anecdotes about that song. Even the public makes jokes that it's overexposed. Longtime fans know when it's quiet she's working on something. I already feel she's narrowing her legacy to being a whistling Christmas act. Didn't we just get an anniversary edition with the nutcracker whistles? Oh no. The thought of an extra, extra festive AIWFCIY makes me wanna stop taking my lithium and date Charlie Sheen. (Sunday 14 July 2024; 23:39)

E=MC2 off on the beaten path (106,872) by Shezz from Pk Those four would have been amazing single choices. That Chick really deserved to shine. Was the miscarriage after IBYLT was released? That’s when she basically stopped all promo after the VMA Japan performance which was one of her best during that era. I hope MC16 is as fun and varied as E=MC2. It had it all - pop, reggae, disco, RnB and ballads. (Saturday 13 July 2024; 03:40) this is a reply to message 106,869

E=MC2 off on the beaten path (106,869) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'll be Loving U Long Time is such an amazing song. They didn't need to add T.I on the single release and video. Bye Bye was a poor 2nd single choice. It should have been all upbeat summer singles; TMB, IBLULT, Migrate and I'm That Chick should have been the singles. All fun, summer, breezy, pure-fun-Riah. All four videos could also have been a 4 part story, much like ILT and WBT followed a story, all four videos telling a story would have been epic. (Friday 12 July 2024; 19:59)

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,859) by Shezz from Pk I agree on some points for sure. It is a business after all. Maybe she wanted to share her story with the world, maybe her label/company pressured her to. No doubt it will benefit her career somewhat, whatever the underlying motive was. The fact that she wanted cameras to capture her suffering. Hmm. Mariah would never do that for sure. All the best to Celine though, I hope she recovers fully and tours again soon. (Wednesday 10 July 2024; 15:35) this is a reply to message 106,856

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,856) by Jamie from UK I'm sorry I'm not ashamed to have said that, I love Celine and I never said it wasn't awful what she's been through. It's a terrible disease and I can't imagine how it's been for her. However let's be realistic, this is the entertainment industry and where's there's money to be made the industry and its stars will make money out of such things. That's not me taking away from her illness as you think I am. I'm just stating a fact. Could Celine have chosen just to get better and not even mention about her voice then just release a new album, absolutely. Or does she document her whole experience and make money off it, then release an album and make double the money, course she will. She's a business woman at the end of the day. It's heartbreaking what she has been through and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. So don't tell me I'm being callous when you don't even know me. (Wednesday 10 July 2024; 08:45)

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