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#1's (53,912) by Dove from USA Mariah getting more #1's is not the most important thing to me as a fan but I don't like how she and L.A. Reid are making statements to the universe about how she won't be getting any more and nobody can beat The Beatles. That's like dropping out of college a semester before earning your PhD because it's too hard. They should at least aim for it and try. I won't stop being a fan if she never has a hit again but she only needs three more. I love The Beatles but Mariah deserves the most #1's record. Why can't anyone beat The Beatles? Is there a conspiracy? Am I missing something? Mariah still makes good music and she is still marketable. If there is some conspiracy, someone just needs to make TPTB see that it would benefit them to make Mariah cool again because they could make a lot of money from her back catalog and merchandise. They have to market her as an icon like Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and The Beatles to where even the kids want an MC Lunchbox. If JLo can have a recording career, and a dork like TS can be popular, anything is possible. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 20:20)

Re-releases (53,911) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Trish, I am with you about the re-releases. I don't even care for another Christmas album. Really I think it's quite impossible for MC, or anyone else for that matter, to live up to the monster hit the first Christmas album became. I mean, I don't think even Mariah knew she's creating what will eventually turn out to be a holiday staple. Plus hasn't the original been re-released many times? I'd much rather she focus on a new commercial album. She is taking up way too much for November-December schedule. A movie, Beacon Shows, other annual shows she usually gets invited to perform at and so on. I think she should rather start mapping out her next album after the July Vegas leg and take time writing and recording and this time actually set out proper promo strategies. Enough with the re-releases. Honestly I might have to give L.A. Reid a call and ask him where his head is at. He must be crazy to let Mariah's milestone year pass by like this. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 20:16)

Merry Christmas re-release (53,910) by Trish from USA Sigh. I'm kind of tired of re-releases. How about a third Christmas album? Except this time no filler tracks like a live version of O Holy Night we already have and a needless remake of AIWFCIY. You guys don't like what JD is saying but I agree with him, I don't think Mariah takes it seriously anymore. We all love her voice, right? We all love hearing her sing songs we haven't heard before, right? Every classic song or traditional song she sings gives us goosebumps, right? The originals on the first and second Christmas album are to die for, but we already got them. If she takes her dedication to her fans seriously she would know we don't care about re-releases. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 19:45)

Save the drama for your mama (53,908) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA Everyone takes Mariah Carey way to serious. I think that's why Mariah, Britney, Michael, Whitney had so much trouble in the spot light. I think they achieved so much success so young and so long that people expect/expected them to be #1 all the time. I honestly think Mariah is sick of it. Doesn't care anymore. it's like 'I'm here, take me as I am and if you don't bye." She knows what people say about her and she no longer cares, I love it. I also think JD and the media and public and a lot of the fans are being ageist and sexiest. I remember back in 1998, Whitney told Mariah in a VH1 countdown they we're hosting "No matter, all the things you accomplish, once you have a child, a family, nothing else will matter to you anymore." Fast forward to 2010. Chaka Khan to B. Scott: "I love Mariah. She's having two. It's going to change her, once you have kids, nothing else matters." Britney Spears also just said she changed and it's now "Kids, family and her career is last." Mariah isn't career driven anymore. Good for her. Can you blame her? She's been doing this straight out of high school, now it's not about being #1 for her. It's about her doing what she loves and having fun and meeting and seeing new and old fans from all over the world. Sorry I hate doing two posts lol. I think the media and public has been way to harsh on Mariah and a lot of female singers. It's complete ageist and sexiest. Males in society can age and male singers can get on stage and sound a mess. When a female singer does it she will get dragged through the mud. I also think Mariah deserves half the criticism, for so long she hasn't been nice nor helpful to younger female singers who look up to her. Everyone notices it. That's why artists respected Whitney Houston because she was a female singer's friend. Mariah hasn't messed up her legacy. Turn on the radio, her legacy is in tact. Her legacy lives on in newer generation of singers like Tori Kelly. That girl can sing. She's got the gift, She's grown up listening to Mariah Carey. The Fifth Harmony girls and yes even Ariana Grande. Look at Taylor Swift's Bad Blood and don't tell me you didn't think of the "Oh Boy" music video lol especially the office part. With the Kendrick rap, that's because of Mariah and ODB. Like Fantasia said, "Mariah doesn't have do another thing, she's a legend. The game Mariah is like Elvis, an untouchable legend." Now I wouldn't be me, if I didn't tell Mariah please fire you're stylist. Hire a young gay male stylist. Every last one of you're outfits on tv from last week. Chile, I can't. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 18:29)

J.D. or L.A.? (53,907) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Look everyone calm down. J.D.'s comment won't even be that important next to what Mariah's current boss said. J.D. in a way has been left behind in 2014 and Mariah ran back to L.A. Reid because she thinks he can make 2005 happen all over again. And what does Reid say? That Mariah won't be played on the radios anymore, her getting another #1 is unrealistic. Is that something the record label boss say to the media? I just want to ask Reid, "Are you high or incredibly stupid?" The worst J.D's comment is going to do is paint MC as a diva, and everyone already thinks she is a diva. No one remembers that MC was known as the hardest working person in show business. So basically J.D.'s comments will be forgotten by the weekend. Mariah should knock L.A. Reid on the forehead and ask him what the heck he was thinking while making that comment. Downplaying someone's legendary status to make them sound accessible is one thing, to straight up deny that MC still has the ability to get another hit is stupid to say the least. This quote will pop up in many variations for months in different websites. J.D.'s comment next to L.A.'s is basically very vanilla. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 18:02)

Collectors calling: #1 To Infinity album (53,906) by PieterLamb from Indonesia I am calling out all of you Mariah's collectors out there who are still interested to trade/exchange any of Mariah's new album, #1 To Infinity. Please contact me so we can trade/exchange and expand our precious treasure of Mariah's collection. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 17:26)

Shelly (53,905) by Luke from United Kingdom I don't believe he meant it in a shady way either. I just think these interviewers ask some type of personal question and he probably just went off on a tangent. Unfortunately celebs need to think about what they are saying more than anyone. He probably is genuinely caring for her but it's other people's perceptions of his words that he would need to think about I guess. It would have been more thoughtful if he just said something like "Mariah can achieve anything when she knuckles down, gets serious and puts her mind to it." He may also be bitter about something though. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 17:05)

Heavenly (53,904) by Dove from USA I just watched the BMA's performance again and I just wanted to say that I love the whole look of it. I like how everything is white. Her sparkly silver dress makes her look like an angel in heaven. If they would have used the fog machine (I dont know what it's called) that Meaghan Trainer and John Legend used it would have looked even more heavenly. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 16:46)

Merry Christmas album revamped (53,903) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End As a film soundtrack? Marc Shaiman is the obvious choice for collaborator but what about Shania Twain? She's such a sweetheart and musical talent on her own. Fingers crossed that MC can see the genius of that move and make it happen. I mean, the movie is greenlit, no? I hope it's semi-animated like all of my favorithe Disney flicks like Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Mary Poppins or a full on musical like The Sound Of Music or My Fair Lady. I have a hard time seeing an original full animation adapted to the stage if the characters aren't mostly human. And it would have to be done with Broadway in mind because why the hell not? Also, a popular stage production has legs and built-in longevity. It could easily be translated into Swedish etc and done on an international scale. These things make me happy yawl. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 16:27)

Opinion on the rants (53,902) by Nick from USA I am not sure why everyone is acting shocked/annoyed with Mariah on these "memories/rants" videos, I mean she has said the same things about the videos in the past. I personally love them though, I like when artists talk about their past work. Also, these rants are making me excited because it shows how flawless she is going to look in the Infinity video. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 16:25)

Bad blood: Do you know how long JLo has been screwing with Mariah? (53,901) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End 1. Let's talk about: Do you know where you're going to? (The theme from Mahogany.) Mariah included her stellar rendition of it on the original #1's in 1998 only for JLo to copy her a few months later On The 6 in 1999. Of all the songs to cover in the world and include on your first album both you, your producer and the record company boss settle on a song the top artist at your label just recorded and intended to release as a commercial single? Yeah, that's pretty standard in places like Hell. Jennifer "I'm Real" Lopez, Cory Rooney and Tommy Mottola are all going you know where. I remember going to the record store at the mall near my HS campus to listen to new music and having already purchased #1's I found it an odd coincidence that Jennifer Lopez had the same cover song on her album as Mariah as vocally weak as her version is. I know better now, there is no such thing as coincidence. This is my first post on the history of [censored] Mariah has had to endure in her unparalleled 25 years in the music industry. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 16:00)

RJJ12 / Damizza's book (53,900) by Bill from the UK RJJ12, thank you for posting the link to Damizza's book. I read the Mariah chapter and it was very interesting indeed. I was absolutely stunned to read at just how close MC came to being killed in the plane, reading that part sent a wave of terror right through me. And in spite of everything, I was actually very saddened when I got to the end of the chapter. Just knowing MC kept on trying to contact him and he kept blocking her out was just heart wrenching. Don't Forget About Us indeed. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 15:55)

"Oh Mariah" (53,899) by MIAM from United Kingdom MC where you at? She has just released a new single and an album yet she is no where to be seen. There has been no promotion from her really. And tbh what the public currently think of her isn't that great. I used to defend MC to the hills if anyone said anything about her whether it be good or bad, but these days it has been easy to do that, and I agree with others on here that say she just doesn't seem to have the drive anymore. The smoke and mirrors only last so long before they start fading away. I never thought I would ever feel this way about Mariah but I am quite disappointed, yes she says she loves her fans and what not but what is she giving us right now? Infinity was released over a month ago and still no video or promotion. I could be wrong but it does seem like the beginning of the end for her. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 15:37)

Mariah (53,898) by B from USA I still love Mariah's music but if she continues making the music she's making and working with the same producers she's not going to remain relevant. She made an excellent album that flopped because the public views it as a rehash of things she's already done before. Mariah Carey and JD are no longer a winning team. If they changed up their sound and stopped trying to recreate certain moments they might be able to move past the wall they hit creatively in 2008. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 15:35)

Infinity video / Deborah Cox (53,897) by Lee TS from USA We will get it when there's an end to infinity. No but seriously though from the way it's looking, some lambs may be right about it finally seeing the light of day once M is done ranting. Or maybe they'll use the video as a tool to help relaunch the single. Or maybe the video was only meant to help promote Vegas, lol who knows? Talking about videos, was little Mariah not allowed to smile during the debut era? I don't think she truly smiled in one until Emotions. Let's hope she has some good moments to share in the latest little splendor memoir thing haha. How cute is it to see M share a moment with Deborah. It's nice to see real singers support each other. The only song I ever really knew from her was the "Suppose to be here" song, and it always reminded me of Butterfly. When I saw their pic I thought two incredible voices but such different careers. Thankful the stars were aligned for Mariah. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 14:53)

Darryle (53,896) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter My question exactly. Ugh I mean at this point I don't know if the video will help but I do wanna see it, I don't want it to be another #Beautiful (remix) video situation which was completed but never released. I can't, I just can't with this. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 14:21)

Lee TS (53,895) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I am so sorry, I didn't remember it was you, my fellow DHR viewer haha. Ya well it wasn't much of a story but still got her featured. Even her big performance at BBMAs didn't get a mention, so ya well. Anyways I read your other post where you mentioned "Bad blood" and I agree. The song is not good but this is Taylor's year (which started last year from the release of her 1989 album) and anything Taylor does will be eaten up by the public no matter how bleak the product is. Beyonce had the same from the release of "Beyonce" until Taylor came with "1989". Anyways, I do crave for a massive Mariah comeback. She is just so talented and such a legend, it pains me to see her legacy getting ruined. I don't want her to retire because I don't know what I will do without MC in the music industry but I sure hope she'd work on her album/single release/promo strategies a little more. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 14:19)

DHR / B (53,894) by Lee TS from USA Mimi that was me and yeah I saw that they gave Mariah a mention but it was more of a, "she said what?" type of deal. In other words it didn't really make her look good oh well, not surprised. B, just a question, do you think Mariah's best days and music are behind her too? That she's fabulous for a throwback as well? I'm sorry but what you said about JD was very Katy Perry of you. I get that he has a sound and may not be poppin' at the moment, but there shouldn't be an expiration to it. I don't know I still enjoy me some MC/JD collabos. Let's not forget YME and TAOLG were Darkchild releases, if anything she should leave him alone in the dark along with The Dream. Thirsty didn't sound fresh to me at all and I could't stand it but finally tolerated it. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 13:57)

JD is right (53,893) by Ty from USA Sorry to agree with JD. Mariah has all but destroyed her legacy. I hear people say, she lost her voice or she never sings live or she's smoke and mirrors or she is a studio singer. The public at large thinks she's a mess, the ladies at work say, she's lost her voice at least she should lose the weight. Sad but true, the public has moved on from Mariah. [...] realized the public was over her so she reinvented herself as a standard/jazz chanteuse, smart move. All the energy the lambs complain but they a) don't buy the singles b) don't request the song c) don't go to the shows but you all complain 24/7. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 12:27)

18 unrealesed jems/ultrenative number ones (53,892) by George Golden from UK 18. Yours - This would have blown up with the rumoured duet with JT. 17. Thanx for nothing - Oh oh oh oh oh oh. Need I say more lol? 16. Melt away - Mid tempo perfection would have done well in the charts in that era. 15. You got me - This is one sexy tune that was overlooked. 14. I have been thinking about you - One of Mariahs best uptempo tracks. 13. More than just friends - One of the many jems from Memoirs never to be released. 12. OOC - This had potential. 11. Meteorite - Am I the only one wishing this was the new single instead of "infinity"? It was fresh and a new direction from all the bouncy and predictable hip hop. 10. Exgirlfriend - This was so on piont at that time. 9. That chick - Another jam that would have been big. 8. All in your mind - This was so good then and even now. 7. Lead the way - Increadible vocals. 6. When I saw you - This should have been a single instead of "Forever". 5. Migrate - Why, why, why was this not a single? 4. Underneath the stars - This is one of her best songs ever. 3. Close my eyes - This combined with a great video would have been really effective. 2. Betcha gon know - This song would have been number one because it was different from anything she had ever done. It was sexy, daring, brave and it would have killed in the charts. 1. There for me - For this song never to be released is the biggest travesty in music. Her voice, the lyrics and melody is just one of the best things I have ever heared. To think that I only found this song out about five years ago is just crazy. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 11:54)

I can't even know what to say (53,891) by Lee TS from USA Mariah is always billed as this diva, #1's, millions of records sold. But to be honest, that's all in the past darlings. I don't think people care in this day and age where it's, "What have you done for me lately?" And lately for Mariah the struggle is all too real. She's been plagued with bad publicity that will unfortunately live in infamy, ok bit exaggerated. But what do they say, you're only as good as your last hit and that's true even for M. She hasn't transitioned into a Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, or Bette Midler yet where you really have nothing else to prove. And with Mariah she never did anything else besides music. Her little side projects has always been touch and go. It's like Madonna will flop but do a massive tour, JLo will flop and move on to the next thing, and Celine will flop but has her gig in Vegas. I guess Mariah will flop but she'll always have Christmas? Sounds shady I know. Divas are generally struggling to make a comeback, look at Gwen Stefani and Fergie. What happened? Janet is readying for a comeback and if that's the road she chooses I wish her the best of luck. *fixes hair* Lol no but really it's like all these little pop starlets are gunning for the top. Taylor is in her imperial age where whatever she does is huge, sorry not sorry but Bad Blood is stupid as f*ck. It's like the movie role will always go to the younger and prettier face, not everyone can be a Meryl Streep. We'll always have the nostalgia. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 10:43)

Who was my fellow DHR viewer here? (53,890) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I am so sorry, I forgot who it was but someone here wrote that they also watch Clevver News. Was it Ardis? Anyways, just wanted to say that looks like they finally decided to give MC some show time haha after the Idol comment. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 6:51)

Wrong timing and true friends (53,889) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Like I said before, the AI comments came at a very wrong time. Right in the middle of an image overhaul that was going really well. Calling out a show as big as AI, is not the way to go. The show is huge, has been running for years (although the charm left way back) and may hold sentimental value to many American families who watched it as a family or kids watching it and getting inspired. I'll even give Mariah the leeway of saying "pitting two women against each other was not right". But to actually say "Hell no, I'd never go back. I hated that experience, it was a nightmare" (not direct quotes) was something she shouldn't have said and now she is getting the backlash. In the process she probably burned bridges with Ryan Seacrest who works for KIIS. About JD, I stand by what I said, I agree with his views. Calling him incompetent now as a producer/songwriter is something I don't agree with. He probably wasn't a good manager, but JD understands Mariah's music. I don't think he said anything with a malicious intent. If Mariah will start dropping everyone who says anything she doesn't like, she'll be left with the wrong people. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 5:42)

Infinity video (53,888) by Darryle from USA When will this video come out? It seems like we've been waiting for eternity. I hope it comes out sometime within the next week. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 4:54)

If they all are saying the same thing (53,887) by T from USA Walter Afansieff, Boyz II Men and now JD. All her former close relationships are saying basically the same thing. Mariah has so much potential. Wasted. The turn around happened in 2008 after she got married. I remember she said on Oprah in 2002 (when Charmbracelet came out) that she's finally learned to slow down and say "no". However, it seems she's taken that to the extreme by 2009 and just didn't take anything seriously anymore. I was shocked with the lack of promo for Memoirs. Then MCIIY she seemed somewhat back but MIAMTEC was a disaster. If she doesn't start treating it like the '90s or 2005 then I think she should pull a Shania Twain go on one more world tour and then peace out. At least she will save her legacy if #1's is her last big promo push. She could've had the world by the ears at this years "return to the Billboard Awards" and yet it was just meh. Not bad but nothing to talk about either. She was given the chance and she just didn't deliever. 25 years is a long career, and fulfilling. I won't be mad if she retired after Vegas in February. I would always have the memories. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 4:52)

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