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She possibly had a stroke (108,815) by Jamie from UK Something isn't right. She was slurring her words, and couldn't keep up. It quite upset me to see her like this. (Thursday 22 May 2025; 10:23) this is a reply to message 108,813

She possibly had a stroke (108,813) by Brad from USA Her flat affect, stiffness and slurred speech are unfortunately consistent with someone who has had a stroke. I saw her in Vegas in July, nearly front row, and she was not like this. I wonder if the loss of her mother, her sister, her relationship with BT and general depression led to some form of stroke. She cancelled holiday shows and then in February was like this. It is certainly possible. She has too many people dependent on her for a damn paycheck who should be having her take time off and taking care of herself instead they continue to pimp her for a paycheck. Shut it down MC and take care of yourself. Please. (Thursday 22 May 2025; 06:32)

Karaoke lounge (108,800) by Jamie from UK I just watched it. I had to skim through, it's quite upsetting, she can barely keep up with the rhythm on the songs, it's like someone on Karaoke not knowing the words and stumbling through it. Oh Mariah what is wrong? Please tell us. (Wednesday 21 May 2025; 17:35)

Mimi lounge (108,799) by Jamie from UK I've just seen the clip saying Mimi lounge out now. Was that really the best clip, she couldn't even say the words without slurring. What is going on? (Wednesday 21 May 2025; 17:27)

Article: Mariah Carey is set to announce Australian tour (108,784) by Jamie from UK She's touring a hell of a lot. Does she really need the money that bad? Time to strip back Mimi. (Tuesday 20 May 2025; 14:12)

Just for laughs (108,771) by Jamie from UK Ok so it's 1994 Music Box is on top of the charts. Mariah is everywhere, America's sweetheart. She can do no wrong and you love everything she does. Then [you're] involved in an accident which puts you in a coma until2017. The last video you saw before your accident was Anytime You Need A Friend. When you awake, I Don't video is playing on the hospital TV. What is your reaction? Answers on a postcard. (Monday 19 May 2025; 19:56)

Mimi 20 (108,766) by Jamie from UK Wow, I just saw Mariah's post about the LP version of Mimi. Something is seriously wrong, she can't even laugh properly in that video. It's like she's not there at all. (Sunday 18 May 2025; 23:10)

Biopic (108,760) by Jamie from UK Hahaha just howled at your list. That's brilliant. (Sunday 18 May 2025; 12:37) this is a reply to message 108,756

Biopic (108,756) by Bill from the UK Those that know me also know lists bring me joy. For completeness, here is the current most up to date download of reasons why Mariah can't or doesn't sing anymore. Let me know if any need adding I've forgotten. 1. Ear monitor malfunction 2. No humidifiers 3. Too cold 4. Too hot 5. Stage fright 6. Corset too tight 7. Heels too high 8. Preserving her voice 9. Scared of Michael Jackson's casket 10. Didn't want to upstage the Queen of Soul 11. Wanted to respect her peers 12. Bronchitis 13. Stressful divorce/break up 14. Arm in a sling 15. Pregnant 16. Not pregnant 17. Nodules 18. Too many splashes 19. Medicated 20. Backing singers missed their cue 21. Backing singers singing her part now baby 22. Foiled by Dick Clarke Productions 23. Late for the sound check 24. Not enough sleep 25. Too much sleep 26. Bipolar 27. Food poisoning 28. Mic wasn't turned up 29. Shit happens 30. Avoiding wrinkles (Sunday 18 May 2025; 11:15)

Shenzhen concert (108,714) by Jamie from UK I didn't think she seemed as bad in the [China] concerts, much better than ones I'd seen before this. And I haven't been happy with her performances of late. (Tuesday 13 May 2025; 19:42) this is a reply to message 108,713

Shenzhen concert (108,713) by Brandon from USA Mariah looked beautiful in her gowns but I could barely watch the clips. No expression in her face, barely moving, very low energy, looking zoned out for long periods of time. I'm trying to keep hope alive but we keep getting the same thing repeated each show. (Tuesday 13 May 2025; 14:52)

Tommy book (108,696) by Jamie from UK Yes you're right. And thank you Ed. (Friday 9 May 2025; 23:06) this is a reply to message 108,689

Tommy book (108,689) by Edward from USA I had read the book when it first came out back in 2013, but I had forgotten certain things. I have learned that the truth usually lies in the middle. Thanks for the summary, Jamie, much appreciated. And happy belated birthday. (Friday 9 May 2025; 01:41)

Tommy book (108,688) by Jamie from UK So I've now finished the book, the last part of the Mariah section finished with him talking about how they grew even further apart after her decisions. He particularly blames the Grammys, he said that if she'd won for the [Daydream] era it could have maybe saved them a bit longer by putting a band aid over the cracks. He thinks the reason she didn't win anything for [Daydream] was because the powers that be were keeping her in check because she was basically taking over the music industry. He says people in her entourage started spinning stories that she was locked in with security guards. Which is what we hear from Mariah herself, he says the truth is that while he was home sleeping after long working days, she was out at clubs and not returning until daybreak and this was when his anxieties and mistrust began to manifest. He says he can understand how overwhelming everything must have been for Mariah coming from a place of no rules or regulations growing up. People making decisions, suggesting and telling her what to do could have been overwhelming and made her feel like she's lost control of her life. He apologizes saying if it seemed like I was controlling let me apologize again. He admits he was obsessive, but he also admits that was also part of the reason for her success. If [you'rr] not controlling things well in that particular job then [you're] not gonna hold that position for long, he says the problem was him being the chairman of Sony and also her husband at the same time. He says things got more tense with them and she became more resentful that in the end he wrote Mariah a little note from lyrics by Elton John. It read: "Butterflies are free to fly. Fly away." Weeks later they were separated. I have really enjoyed reading this book, it has drawn me back to my memories of Mariah from when I was younger. Whilst we all evolve I miss those early days. It's crazy to think I was 12 years old when Mariah first came out. I was 47 yesterday it's been 35 years of me loving Mariah. At times I've expressed my views and disappoints at times but hopefully you can understand why, when she's been part of my life for so long. So Mariah if you're reading this, I love you and thank you for bringing me so much joy. Next time I'm in NYC with work let's hook up. I can all but dream. (Thursday 8 May 2025; 21:55) this is a reply to message 108,672

Tommy book (108,672) by Jamie from UK So today I've read the Daydream era from him. He knew which direction she wanted to go and gave her the tools to do. He initially said he was reluctant to put ODB on the [Fantasy] remix but then after hearing it he knew it was a hit. He says Daydream gave her the all round genre approach and finally she got the hip hop audience she so wanted. He says he was happy with this and it had been a complete success. The only problem then came with [Fantasy] remix success was that Mariah was now saying this is the only direction she wanted to go in. Sony and himself were concerned and tried to tell her that she can be all genres she could have everything and have every demographic unlike anyone that's come before her. They were concerned that going strictly down this path would isolate some of her fans and ultimately reduce sales. But Mariah was adamant and this is where the cracks began. I have to agree with him here, whilst I love hip hop Mariah, she has so many layers to her that she can and did appeal to a wider audience. I think she ultimately became too hip hop for her fanbase and ultimately sales did decline. Whilst we as fans know that her late albums still contain some ballads, I think to the general public because she was heavily hip hop and this was the image she was portraying, a far cry from who they thought she was, they turned their backs and didn't know that there were still some ballads on their at least post Butterfly. Whilst Emancipation brought a whole new audience, I think from her early fans and audience the damage was done. Had she not been so focused on the hip hop side and kept her image appealing to everyone I think her sales and reputation would have been more favourable. Who knows? That's just my opinion, I just think it was too much of a fast transition for most. He ultimately says they respect artists intentions but also that there's a team behind them that it's their jobs to allow creativity but also to try and nurture them into a path that they think would be right for the artist and their public image. (Monday 5 May 2025; 17:46)

Article: Anderson .Paak confirms Mariah Carey collaboration (108,680) by Jamie from UK She scrapped them because she's working with Walter again. (Thursday 8 May 2025; 01:47) this is a reply to message 108,679

Article: Anderson .Paak confirms Mariah Carey collaboration (108,679) by Bobby A from United States I guess MC really did scrap those ten songs from 2023. Do you think their collaboration will enable MC to have sales numbers like TEOM's first week and year-end sales numbers? I believe MC and .Paak can do it. I am feeling good about their collaboration. What if MC16 is the type of music that MC has never done before? Songs that make people say hmmmmm. Did Mariah just say what I have been thinking for years? (Thursday 8 May 2025; 01:07)

Tommy book (108,672) by Jamie from UK So today I've read the Daydream era from him. He knew which direction she wanted to go and gave her the tools to do. He initially said he was reluctant to put ODB on the [Fantasy] remix but then after hearing it he knew it was a hit. He says Daydream gave her the all round genre approach and finally she got the hip hop audience she so wanted. He says he was happy with this and it had been a complete success. The only problem then came with [Fantasy] remix success was that Mariah was now saying this is the only direction she wanted to go in. Sony and himself were concerned and tried to tell her that she can be all genres she could have everything and have every demographic unlike anyone that's come before her. They were concerned that going strictly down this path would isolate some of her fans and ultimately reduce sales. But Mariah was adamant and this is where the cracks began. I have to agree with him here, whilst I love hip hop Mariah, she has so many layers to her that she can and did appeal to a wider audience. I think she ultimately became too hip hop for her fanbase and ultimately sales did decline. Whilst we as fans know that her late albums still contain some ballads, I think to the general public because she was heavily hip hop and this was the image she was portraying, a far cry from who they thought she was, they turned their backs and didn't know that there were still some ballads on their at least post Butterfly. Whilst Emancipation brought a whole new audience, I think from her early fans and audience the damage was done. Had she not been so focused on the hip hop side and kept her image appealing to everyone I think her sales and reputation would have been more favourable. Who knows? That's just my opinion, I just think it was too much of a fast transition for most. He ultimately says they respect artists intentions but also that there's a team behind them that it's their jobs to allow creativity but also to try and nurture them into a path that they think would be right for the artist and their public image. (Monday 5 May 2025; 17:46) this is a reply to message 108,671

Tommy book (108,671) by Jamie from UK So far he's acknowledged that she wanted to go in different directions from the start but also that she didn't like [Hero] and didn't want it on Music Box. He said that she said it was too white bread. He felt that deep down she loved it especially when it became such a big hit, but that he felt it was more that she didn't want her fiends to think she was selling out as such. But he ultimately said she was the one writing these lyrics and no one put those words into her head. I personally feel that she knew deep down these were great songs and the right direction but her own rebellious side wanted to distance herself from them. You can't force natural talent and those lyrics. He even says he should never have got involved the way he did, she should have kept it a business arrangement. He said he's seen it time and time again where artists want to move away from their core base. He is very complimentary of Mariah and accepts her upbringing and insecurities but again those early years of music no one was forcing her to write those lyrics, they came from the heart. Also he says that it was Mariah who proposed to him. I genuinely think he loved her and his own insecurities blinded him when she was wanting to experiment musically. Sometimes when people get together it can bring out the worst traits even when they both love each other. (Monday 5 May 2025; 05:31)

Tommy book (108,671) by Jamie from UK So far he's acknowledged that she wanted to go in different directions from the start but also that she didn't like [Hero] and didn't want it on Music Box. He said that she said it was too white bread. He felt that deep down she loved it especially when it became such a big hit, but that he felt it was more that she didn't want her fiends to think she was selling out as such. But he ultimately said she was the one writing these lyrics and no one put those words into her head. I personally feel that she knew deep down these were great songs and the right direction but her own rebellious side wanted to distance herself from them. You can't force natural talent and those lyrics. He even says he should never have got involved the way he did, she should have kept it a business arrangement. He said he's seen it time and time again where artists want to move away from their core base. He is very complimentary of Mariah and accepts her upbringing and insecurities but again those early years of music no one was forcing her to write those lyrics, they came from the heart. Also he says that it was Mariah who proposed to him. I genuinely think he loved her and his own insecurities blinded him when she was wanting to experiment musically. Sometimes when people get together it can bring out the worst traits even when they both love each other. (Monday 5 May 2025; 05:31) this is a reply to message 108,670

Tommy book (108,670) by MusicfanJ from Germany "As he felt he was falling in love with her." Who wouldn't at that time? To be the one who discovered Mariah, unbelievable. Yes, please share more about the book. (Sunday 4 May 2025; 14:30)

Tommy book (108,667) by Jamie from UK I've just started reading Tommy Mottola's book from the point he met Mariah. Still got some to go but I was loving the part where he went down to the woodshop after Mariah said come down and meet Ben Marguiles. He says when he got there he was faced with Mariah singing. He said she was good on the demo but to hear her sing there in the woodshop studio was incredible and her voice was so powerful. It gave me goose bumps imagine witnessing that. He said it was then that he noticed her flirting with him and he had to speak to his therapist about her as he felt he was falling in love with her. I can't wait to read some more tonight. (Saturday 3 May 2025; 20:36)

Friday feeling (108,599) by Jamie from UK Haha just saw this now. You know me too well lol. (Monday 21 April 2025; 15:31) this is a reply to message 108,591

Friday feeling (108,591) by Edward from USA I'm sensing some musical tensions between you and Jamie. Let me tell you something about Jamie, all he cares about is Music Box, his mom and his friends. But I can talk to him for you if you want. I know exactly how to play it. (Saturday 19 April 2025; 17:28)

Friday feeling (108,589) by Jamie from UK I'm sat here chilling listening to my Mariah and Walter playlist. [Just To Hold You] once again came on in Dolby Atmos. What a classic, it's one of my favourites and sounded as good today as it did with my 15 year old ears. Made my heart feel warm and happy. (Friday 18 April 2025; 17:52)

MiMi20 CD (108,563) by Jamie from UK Maybe the sales from Music box virtual CD weren't great so they decided not to make them for these anniversaries. (Saturday 12 April 2025; 20:48) this is a reply to message 108,559

MiMi20 CD (108,559) by Taylor from USA Once again it looks like there is no CD available, like Rainbow previously. This is quite disappointing. (Saturday 12 April 2025; 13:46)

Barbra (108,557) by Jamie from UK Is Mariah still doing the song with Barbara [sic] Streisand do we know? It all seems to have gone quiet. (Saturday 12 April 2025; 11:01)

TEOM 20 (108,551) by Jamie from UK I clinked the link to preorder the album but not showing in UK iTunes only on Apple Music. But the remix is there separately. (Friday 11 April 2025; 14:01) this is a reply to message 108,550

TEOM 20 (108,550) by Shezz from Pk Apparently she's doing it a song at a time or so. I liked the remix. Hoping for something a little more major in the next few releases. (Friday 11 April 2025; 11:14)

Mariah signs with Universal? (108,529) by Jamie from UK I'd still like some kind of Daydream 30 reissue as it would be a shame not too. I'm sure something could be arranged (Monday 7 April 2025; 10:05) this is a reply to message 108,521

Mariah signs with Universal? (108,521) by T from USA All her email correspondence is now being sent by Universal Records. I find it interesting that she got through Merry Christmas 30th anniversary and then this switch. Maybe that was the last Sony reissue anniversary addition being released. And now she's going to do the Universal albums so she's signed back with them? That would mean no Daydream 30. But we did get Daydream 25, Butterfly 25 and Rainbow 25. So in one way there is no need for anymore Sony reissue anniversary additions. Now she can focus on TEOM 20, EMC2, Memoirs, The Elusive Chanteuse and Charmbracelet. And possible a new album from a UMG label. (Sunday 6 April 2025; 13:43)

New thing coming (108,507) by Jamie from UK What songs were discarded? Not heard this? (Thursday 3 April 2025; 23:52) this is a reply to message 108,501

New thing coming (108,501) by Bobby A from United States Yes. That is why I said 2026. Lol. I can see why she has discarded those ten songs from 2023. Something is coming after she records new songs. (Wednesday 2 April 2025; 16:33)

Article: Brother accuses Mariah of orchestrating YouTube video (108,468) by Jamie from UK All this drama from Morgan and the late Alison. Surely it would have just been easier to stay friends with Mariah, I'm sure she wouldn't have seen them out of pocket. But no they wanted more and became greedy. Now they won't get a single penny from her. Must be awful when your own family sees you as a paycheque. Had they not gone down the path they have I'm sure they would have led a comfortable life courtesy of Mariah, but people always want more and more. (Thursday 27 March 2025; 17:43) this is a reply to message 108,466

Article: Brother accuses Mariah of orchestrating YouTube video (108,466) by Carlos from Brazil I saw this video and I highly recommend the whole channel. It's a very well done and edited content with many new information that covers a lot of aspects of Mariah lore, life and artistry. Happy anniversary Mariah. (Thursday 27 March 2025; 15:03)

Happy birthday (108,463) by Jamie from UK Happy birthday Mariah Carey. I hope your day is as special as you are. (Thursday 27 March 2025; 10:50)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,434) by Jamie from UK Haha I'm old too but Music Box trumps everything for me anyway. I just love it so much. Lots of good memories from that time too. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 18:57) this is a reply to message 108,426

Emancipation & Daydream (108,426) by TJ from Norway I'm so old that Music Box always trumps both Daydream and Emancipation. I'm old. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 16:46)

Mariah birthday month (108,433) by Jamie from UK Ok it's approaching Mariah's birthday, or anniversary as she likes to call it. I've looked through her discography to see which singles whether physical, digital or just radio got a March release date. There wasn't many. I Don't Wanna Cry, March 19th 1991 The Roof (Back In Time), March 16th 1998 (UK) We Belong Together, March 15th 2005 Fly Like A Bird, March 13th 2006 A No No, March 4th 2019 Big Energy Remix, March 28th 2022 Out of all her March releases, which is your number one favourite? Mine is The Roof (Back In Time). (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 18:45)

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