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Ariana Grande giving me nostalgia (39,981) by Matthew from USA Ariana Grande went on stage at the AMA's in a sparkling red gown. She sang a simple ballad with almost no production or background noise. It was beautiful. Everyone is raving about the performance online, and the song will be her next single. It made me happy, because it reminded me of when Mariah would just walk out on stage and sing. It also made me sad, because I can't remember the last time she did that. And the impromptu performances where she is riffing and making up lyrics as she goes along does not count. Come out on stage in a nice dress, let the applause die, let the lights go low, then sing a song from start to finish live. Then watch as the single goes to #1. It should be so easy to do, but there's bales of hay to lie down on, Versace dresses to pop out of, rappers to make you feature on your own song, spinning set pieces and props and overbearing production and camera angles to get just right and beaded and feathered slings. Lol. I guess when you are The Voice it's not so easy to just come out and sing the damn song. We know she can do it. But the rest of the world needs reminding every now and then. That type of live performance is what makes record labels willing to spend money on you. (Monday 25 November 2013; 7:49)

[...] (39,980) by Edouard from USA Someone have posted here before, I guess a guy from Singapore who claimed he has connections on To Mariah's team. He did said alot of "debatable" stuff about MC and her team, but I guess he is making sense now. Nobody believed him, I once doubted his words. But I guess his sources were legit. I hope he could give us more info of what to expect of this era. I remember him saying that before Christmas MC will release something (song) accompanied by a gimick re her marriage or anything that will be a talk of a town. Then redirect to the Christmas catalog. He did mentioned too that MC is currently in trouble with IDJ management and that album was on hold until legal acts had its toll against "breaching of contract". I guess he is correct. (Monday 25 November 2013; 4:49)

Mimi L. from Bangledesh (39,979) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Mariah said it was for the lambs that wanted to hear her sing over a piano with just vocals. The better question would be: what makes you think it was meant to be a huge single when she never mentioned anything about a video and hasn't performed it anywhere, but for who? The lambs in an intimate environment on Jimmy Fallon. Who does that when they really want a song to be huge? I'll wait. She released it to iTunes so it'll be available to the fans or whoever else wanted it. The song obviously hasn't been given the single treatment because it's simply wasn't meant to be an official single. I don't have to justify anything, the proof is in the pudding darling. So stop trying that make it a flop, how about that? (Monday 25 November 2013; 4:32)

Arianna / AMA (39,978) by B from USA Arianna is trying to be Mariah. The big hair, the big voice, and the sequins. She's an impersonator. She's not as good as Mariah was, but she is good. She seems to like being compared to MC. Her dress was a red version of Mimi's silver ensemble from the GMA performance. She has good taste or her manager does, lol. She to find her own voice and stop immatating MC. Often immitated, never duplicated. (Monday 25 November 2013; 2:56)

Mariah Carey and TAOLG (39,977) by Terna from Nigeria [...] I deduce that this song is about Tommy. She talked about a certain emotion being strong and present on the track when she was interviewed on CNN. Well, its definitely [...] I sense as I listen, [...] too. It's just as [...] as the whole Memoirs album was. Tommy must've hurt her real bad for her to still be dwelling on it after all this time. She even seems different now. That carefree spirit she had kinda like a child is not really there anymore, she even said so herself something about the Industry. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 18:12)

Lamb_O_Chop (39,976) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Who told you it was released "for the fans"? We need to stop justifying the horrid management/promotional arrangement of this era by saying repeatedly that Mariah released it for the fans. She did interviews with CNN and other well known shows to promote the song, then she also went on Fallon, the single was released in iTunes and given a single treatment right up until it was released. Right after that she went cold with it. Now there is no word on it. If she meant it for the fans, as a gift, she would have just said it. And obviously if she will release the album in February 2014, she needs to release singles to fill up the gap after #Beautiful. So nope, TAOLG was a proper single, but people in her camp are somehow screwing this era up. As for the video, Mariah previously released commercial singles without videos. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 18:08)

Edward (39,975) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom I totally agree. At this point it is obvious that her relationship with IDJ is beyond strained. I think both parties know that it's over. It's her last album on her current deal. She won't re-sign, they won't promote her. There are clear creative differences too. I've always thought IDJ to be a Mickey Mouse label in any event, so I understand Mariah's frustrations. At the same time, Mariah needs to be more savvy and make better decisions. Bad decision making and a broken relationship with a label is not what Mariah needs right now. To me, Mariah seems lost at this point in her career. She doesn't seem like she has clue re what direction to take, 3 managers in a year is a clear indicator. Two of the managers are her long time friends, again a questionable decision. I know everyone will say, she's survived this many years, knows better than us, blah blah blah. It's all bullshit, she clearly doesn't have a clue. We all lose our way with regards to our careers in certain respects. Mariah is no different. Mariah needs to strip back, re focus and start again. She needs a whole new team, and people who can say no. This past 18 months have been horrible. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 16:15)

TAOLG (39,974) by clueey23 from USA It's not that deep. I'm just happy to have new music. In case you all that are complaining haven't noticed, this isn't the 90s nor is it the 2000s, it's the 2010s and things have changed in the music industry. When it comes to releasing music, there are no rules anymore. MC is doing just fine. And when it's time we will know. Do you know how many songs got the single treatment and still didn't impact the charts the way TAOLG has? TAOLG is not a flop. It's far from over, listen to her on American Dad. See her on two Christmas specials and gear up for a 2014 album release. I played the song TAOLG for a few people and also showed them her private performance because a friend of mine from Texas brought up the BET Awards and how they could've only imagined what I was thinking in that moment. And I said those are her vocals regardless and played the new material and live material and they were left with their mouths on the floor. And just as I thought. MC releases a song with great lyrics and Beyonce follows suit with a song for her DVD release of the HBO special. Her song is even less radio friendly in my opinion. But it is great to hear a singer sing about something other than partying, money, and sex. I think, pray and hope the music is about to shift from what it is today to where it could've gone if it wasn't hijacked in the past decade. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 15:32)

Hot shot debut (39,973) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway TAOLG is hot shot debut on both RnB Songs and Rnb/hip hop digital song, what are people here complaining about? Tell me. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 6:53)

Wikipedia (39,972) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway If you guys look at Mariah's singles discography on Wikipedia, you will notice that the E=MC2 era wasnt that bad. Actually, in Japan it's one of her most profound eras in her career. Considering her career being 18 years old in 2008, that is not bad at all. It's all about perspectives guys, #Beautiful was a decent hit in the Us, and now TAOLG is a decent hit on the rnb and hip hop charts. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 6:49)

Re: David (39,971) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I believe TAOLG is the second single. And if I'm going to make a wild guess, I believe a duet with Stevie Wonder will be the third single and I believe it's going to go viral. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 6:11)

David from Spain (39,970) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Hunty, have you not been reading the board since your last comment? TAOLG was released for the fans, not for radio or to be a number one hit. So there won't be a video. If you like the song then just embrace it, if not then let it go. I know it ain't easy. (Sunday 24 November 2013; 5:13)

Really? Where is Mariah? (39,969) by Edward from USA At this point I think there are serious issues between Mariah and her label. I have the feeling something's up, and it is not good. Mariah drops a new single, comes back to complain about a mistake that most didn't notice, and disappears into thing air leaving us all rolling our eyes. I am concerned because even if Mariah has a great album ready to be released, all this mess has being killing the momentum. Why didn't she just release TAOLG as an album cut, why call it a single when it hasn't gotten the single treatment? Four effing years, and some dare say that she knows what she's doing as if she can't do no wrong! (Sunday 24 November 2013; 4:57)

I'm confused (39,968) by David from Spain I don't understand Mariah. TAOLG is a total flop. The label doesn't promote it. I'm very confused with this "album", because I don't know if this song is the first, second, or third single. (Saturday 23 November 2013; 23:45)

Re: wax figure (39,967) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Maybe it's like with the star on the walk of fame, maybe she doesn't want one, who knows? Do we really know anything? (Saturday 23 November 2013; 20:03)

Re: TAOLG (39,966) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway It's #7 on the South Korean charts, and #19 on Bubbling under Hot 100 chart. (Saturday 23 November 2013; 19:58)

TAOLG (39,965) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Without a proper release, TAOLG has become a moderate hit on US Billboard Hot rnb songs and rnb digital song. Who else could have achieved that? She was, is and allways will be the queen of the Billboard charts. (Saturday 23 November 2013; 19:51)

Wax figure (39,964) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Does anyone know why Mariah doesn't have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds? Even Paris Hilton and Miley Cyrus have one, but Mariah doesn't. Madonna and Michael Jackson and some others have multiple figures in each branch of Madame Tussauds. (Saturday 23 November 2013; 12:24)

American Dad (39,963) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I thought she did fantastic voice work. I did a double take. She took on a whole other character. I just have to take a moment to say how much I appreciate Mariah. I love a vast amount of music, but no other artist has captivated me in quite the same way that she has for 23 years. I do feel that her music has been a soundtrack in my life. Today I stumbled across the video of Patti Labelle singing Hero in tribute to Mariah in 2012. I was again truly moved by MC's reaction. It's really easy for people to get caught up in the celebrity stuff and yes the diva stuff is part of the celeb persona, but most of the time she makes fun of that herself. Underneath all the glam, Mariah is genuine and humble. The real deal. (Saturday 23 November 2013; 4:24)

Walk Of Fame star (39,962) by Licia from USA I thought you had to pay for your own star. They just don't give them to you. That article about Mariah not saying anything is so poorly written. Half the stuff said was untrue. When did Mariah have a We Belong Together album? Lol. (Saturday 23 November 2013; 2:14)

Star on Walk Of Fame (39,961) by 123 from USA The reason why MC doesn't have a star is because she doesn't want one. She was going to get one previously which I believe was going to be used as part of her promotion for the E=MC2, but never followed through. You have to pay for your star, 30,000 to be exact. You also have to apply and be approved. They don't just give you one. So she might have already been approved to receive one but not followed through with the rest of the process. Here is the link to all of steps to getting one. The article is called How to Get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in case you want to read it. (Friday 22 November 2013; 23:52)

Mariah Carey should have never said anything - article (39,960) by 123 from USA The author of this article is an idiot. He misquoted her stating she said she was led to believe she was the first signed on. When she actually said she was led to believe it was a three person panel. Mariah didn't complain the whole time she was on the show and she is no longer under contract with them so why can't she be honest and say it was bad experience. Just because they paid her a lot of money, doesn't mean she can't express how bad the experience was. Did this author not watch the season? Nicki called her a bitch within the first 10 minutes of the show for millions to see. Then he went on to say why she would prefer to introduce some of the contestants to producers because even though they were talented, they weren't put through because of politics (aka: you are not tv worthy-beautiful, dramatic, comedic, or some other feature that would bring in ratings). I know plenty of talented people who were not put through and were flat out told, you have a great voice, but you don't fit the mold for this show. Then watch the pretty girl with an average voice get through. The judges don't actually put anyone through, the producer sits behind the camera and signals the judges to say yes or no. This is what she meant by politics. Then the author goes on to say that they have her We Belong Together album? People need to actually do some research on the subject matter they are writing about if they actually want to be considered "credible" journalists. (Friday 22 November 2013; 23:42)

My Mariah ultimate heartfelt tracklist (39,959) by Edouard from USA Looking In, Betcha gon' know, Never too far, Angel cry, Can't let go, Melt away, Languishing, Whenever you call, I don't wanna cry, Butterfly, Lead the way, Impossible (reprise), We belong together, Vanishing, Underneath the stars, Music box, Twister, Close my eyes, Reflection, Outside , I am free, Petals , Vulnerability (interlude), I only wanted, Mine again , Hate u, Rainbow (interlude), Fourth of july , Through the rain remix , Circles, Everything fades away, Vision of love, Art of letting go, It's a wrap. (Friday 22 November 2013; 19:43)

Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame / management (39,958) by SC from USA Hi guys. I came across a picture yesterday of Jennifer Hudson getting a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Jennifer Hudson! I still can't believe her PR people and management. This is not rocket science. It really pisses me off that she either doesn't care or she doesn't have a corporation around her to care for the business and image. I initially thought things were going to change with JD, but so far nothing. Where is Cindi Berger? Why should people like Jennifer Hudson or Ryan Seacrest get stars and not MC? That's just the tip of the iceberg. But no promotion for a ballad from an artist who needs to promote things because she's not a Rihanna, or a Lady Gaga. [...] Where are the radio, tv interviews? She needs to understand that things need to be organized. You can't keep putting out singles and singles to check on reactions and delay and delay albums. This always happens to her. It's like they are not prepared. Look at Justin Timberlake's success this year. All organized. He made it about the music and look at the success. It frustrates me because she has the same (if not more) potential, but they don't use it. As of today, we still don't have a date for the new album and the fake tour that was supposed to happen in Asia is not here or even organized. How can an artist so immersed in sales and success in the past not be concerned with today's ways of promoting a song? We need promo to spread the word. [...] (Friday 22 November 2013; 19:12)

Enwar (39,957) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia I love you for that message. This is truly the underlining message I get from many on this board and they don't even know it. Smh. (Friday 22 November 2013; 18:59)

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