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Ethan (53,408) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Do you have a link? If you do, can you please share? (Sunday 17 May 2015; 3:30)

Randy (53,407) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Whitney may have oversung Mariah at the Oscars, but that was only after Mariah murked Whitney on the Oprah performance of When You Believe (look it up). I can name many good Mariah performances post her vocal prime that were far from embarrassing. The cringe worthy embarrassing moments have really been more recent not everything since 97. Lets just be hopeful that her nerves doesn't get the best of her this time. I think she is in a confident pretty good place vocally at this time. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 3:05)

Looks like MC is getting something (53,406) by Ethan from United States There's a leaked schedule and after her performance is Celine/Kelly segment. It's a presentation so I assume that they're gonna do a spill of some sort about MC. I hope she's getting something and plus these two divas have been amicable with MC. They talk about each other or reference each other lately so it looks like good news. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 2:47)

Oscars '99 (53,405) by Lee TS from USA I have to agree that Whitney did slay Mariah in that performance although I don't think she meant to, but Whitney did her thing. That would've been one performance I wish Mariah would be sleeping all the week and vocal rest. It's the Oscars dahling. Still, it was a nice moment they shared as the ultimate divas. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 2:10)

Live performing divas (53,404) by Marcus from Brazil Whitney's voice wasn't shot after '95. She delivered stellarly in the "My Love Is Your Love" era, and then again on her greatest hits album. Her voice deteriorated rapidly after 2001. Mariah's voice declined right after she started promotion for "Butterfly", it was painful watching her struggle gasping for air since to me she was the diva with lungs of steel before that. She regained her range and power for "Glitter" though, I was pleasantly surprised at her delivery on this album. Mariah is definitely a better overall musician than Whitney, but we should recognize that in the "live department", taking into consideration the years they were performing before their voices started to decline, Whitney trumps Mariah. Mariah wins hands down on being no only a vocalist but a lyricist and producer. Whitney maintained her voice for about 15 years before crack took its toll on her voice, Mariah had only being in the business for 6 years and just on world tour. So it pains me to say it, but Whitney evidently was a better live performer than Mariah, the proof is on YouTube. I love Mariah more, but the truth shall be told. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 2:04)

This is a futile undertaking (53,403) by Randy from USA Abraham, Jake, B and whoever else, I could invite all of you over my house for a day of YouTube year to year comparisons. Then it would make sense. It's difficult to argue live performances when you're confined to words. On a side note why was MC looking at the audience with a help me look instead of outsinging Whitney B? I'm giving up on this argument because I can't defend my position as I would like due to the limitations of this board and our distances. But if you are ever in Atlanta, I could show you what I mean. I'm not one to offer generalizing, sweeping statements if I don't have evidence. I'm going to just wait and see what happens this week. P.S. I am glad you all live in cities and have friends that are all pro MC and don't ridicule her when she sounds bad. As an MC fan things are hard for me in the A. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 1:59)

Love for MC (53,402) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Mariah, if you are reading this, blow me a kiss while you are performing at the BBMAs. Haha no, I just want you to really give it your best, get up on the stage and act like the legend that you are, sing your heart out and blow the audience away and remind them that half of them are in that room because once upon a time they happened to hear VOL which gave birth to a passion inside them to pursue the dream of becoming a singer. Don't get nervous, don't weird out because the cameras will be on you. Just slay them all, put the sword back in the holster (is that what they call the leather thingy that they put the sword in?) and stand there and watch people clap until their hands hurt. You can do it, we believe in you, it's time that you start believing in yourself. Sending love, hugs, and a bag of throat candies your way. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 1:58)

Luke / Lee TS (53,401) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Luke, ya you have a good point there. I also vented in one of my post months back that I don't blame Mariah for dismissing Ariana and some others because I would be pissed too if people keep saying that someone will replace me especially when that person can just hit the whistle note and that's it, there is no more similarities between the too. Mariah is not only a singer, she is an established songwriter and producer and her voice is not only about the whistle, she had a gorgeous voice with such unparalleled versatility. Whereas Ariana squeaks her way through all her songs. Anyways, yes in that perspective "Emotions" is a better choice, I just thought "Someday" and "Infinity" have such a similar theme, it would be fun. But I don't mind her choice at all. Lee, I just went to the link again and now there are no songs listed besides Mariah. If she sings "Someday" tomorrow, I am taking full credit for it haha, no just joking. I don't care what she sings, I just want her to blow the audience away. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 1:48)

Randy (53,400) by B from USA Mariah did what was best for that performance. She has a look on her face when Whitney is showing off like someone help me. She murdered her, you're funny. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 1:09)

Sending positive vibes to you Mariah (53,399) by Ardis Logic from Earth These next few days are very important for Mariah. I'm sure she is feeling the pressure to do her best. I just want to send out positive energy, and a lot of love out to her. Your fans love you, and will always be here on your side no matter what. Just be the festive fabulous self that you are, and you will do awesome. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 1:01)

Mimi L. (53,398) by Lee TS from USA I actually took a visit to the wiki page you mentioned. Ummm not only is Ariana's name taken off the list but "Someday" is added to the songs M will be performing. How odd. I highly doubt that Ariana would be at the BBMAs, she's in Europe on her world tour. It would be nice to see M do the red carpet, sit in the audience, and doing a few selfies with Britney etc. but I kinda doubt it. Knowing M, she'll probably show up, sing, smile, say thanks, and ditch the whole thing being the elusive chanteuse that she is. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 0:54)

Two up tempos tomorrow? (53,397) by Cgee54 from Usa I really hope Mariah does something different with Infinity because Emotions is an uptempo and Infinity in someway is also considered an uptempo. It would be amazing if she strip out Infinity like TGIF that way it would contrast nicely with Emotions. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 0:16)

Mimi.L (53,396) by Luke from United Kingdom That's a great idea and Someday really does fit with Infinity, but remember how Ariana covered Emotions and it skyrocketed her into the spotlight and that was when the whole "Ariana is the new Mariah" stuff began? She never denied being a new Mariah and practically rode that wave on purpose. I'm not one to jump on fan feuds but to say someone is good to replace you when you're only 45 and still making brilliant music is insulting. This is why it's perfect for her to perform Emotions. Show everyone how it's really done, and live as well. She has been perfecting this song recently and has become brave enough to include the bold intro from MTV Unplugged. This is a smart move and a confident one. She will hopefully set the standard once again after all these years and basically tell everyone there is only one Mariah Carey. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 23:53)

BBMAs (53,395) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Although it has probably already been decided that she'll sing "Emotions" and I am fine with that, but I think it would be awesome if she sang "Someday" instead. It goes with the theme of "Infinity". Plus that note at the end always gives me life. I would also love her doing the whistles over the ending chorus of "Heartbreaker" like the album version of "Heatbreaker". I absolutely love the ending chorus of "Heartbreaker". But that's asking for too much haha, so ya anyways, "Someday" and "Infinity" would have been perfect. Her introduction could be - Mariah: best selling female artist, more #1's than any solo artist and dissing ex-lovers since 1990s all the way to infinity. Haha. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 23:07)

Randy (53,394) by Jake from New Zealand There are loads of good Mariah perfomances after 1997. I'm shocked how you keep saying they're underwhelming and embarrassing. And honey, don't even talk about Whitney, becuase after 1995, her voice was weak af. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 23:02)

Abraham and others (53,392) by Randy from USA Whitney's voice after 94 was shot? Look at her Divas 99 or Arista's 25th performances. And let's not forget she murdered MC at the Oscars in 99. Crackhead or not, I wasn't cringing whenever she stepped on stage. And the only reason I hold out any hope for MC live anymore is because of the Jimmy Fallon impromptu performance which shut me and some of my MC bashing friends up. So let me ask you this, what is it that whenever on TV she can't do what she can do in front of fans alone? Because you got me hot. Name one performance where she got a standing ovation and there was no lip syncing? Have you noticed that "My All" and "Through the Rain" have no background singers on the song but whenever she performed either she had a wall of background singers? MC is many great things: songwriter, vocalist on wax, beautiful, classy, smart, great producer. Where she lacks for a diva of her caliber is "live performer at least where it counts. Watch what happens this week at Billboard, Jimmy and Kelly and Michael and we will see. I want to be wrong here but if history is on my side, I don't think I will be. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 22:28)

Celebs in Vegas (53,391) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter With so many celebs already flooding Vegas I hope some of them take the time out to see Mariah's show. Taylor is already there and so many will be going there for tomorrow's event. Make my wish come true. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 21:31)

Randy (53,390) by Abraham from USA I think you owe Mariah an apology for calling her live performances "medicore". Whitney and Patti weren't born with nodules. Mariah's voice is also more fragile. Let's not forget that after '94 Whitney's voice was shot. Like when she tried covering Diana's songs and sounded awful. She gave nothing great. Mariah has had plenty of amazing performances after '98. Do I have to list them? (Saturday 16 May 2015; 21:09)

Show MC some love (53,389) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So there is yet another of those voting things going on. It's pretty pointless but I like voting for MC any chance I get. Plus looks like people want to see Mariah in Vegas more Britney, JLo and Cher. While Shania and Celine have more votes. So you give some love to MC. Link is here. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 21:03)

Mediocre at best? (53,388) by Jake from New Zealand Are you kidding me? (Saturday 16 May 2015; 20:47)

Ty (53,387) by Randy from USA I thank you for not beating me up and having actual evidence of your argument. Now sit with a Whitney fan or a Patti fan and go performance for performance on YouTube and watch how underwhelming MC is live. The first time I did it I was very embarrassed. I think sometimes as fan we tend to be unaware because of our intense love for our artist. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 20:20)

Randy vs Mimi live (53,386) by Ty from USA Sup Randy, I don't agree. [...] on BET Blueprint was crazy, [...] on the Stevie Wonder show, [...] on the MTV Movie Awards was epic, [...] when she had on the booty shorts and [...] on the [...] were all good performances. She does tend to underwhelm on tv sometimes though. Hoping for an incredible night tonight. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 19:43)

Luke (53,385) by Gilbert from USA Thank you so much, your words meant so much and I really am happy to hear you understand where I'm coming from. It was one of those moments where I didn't know if I wanted to cry or be angry. It was just a hurt situation and I just wanted to talk about it in some way. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 19:03)

Empire / new album (53,384) by 123 from USA I really want Mariah to guest on the next season and put a new song on their soundtrack. That would be a hot way to come back with new material gradually and then follow up with a new album. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 18:55)

Janet (53,383) by B from USA I would love a duet between Mariah and Janet. I'm not sure it will happen since Mariah is a very loyal person and her loyalties are to JD. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 18:24)

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