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About TJ from Norway: I've been a fan since she released Vision of Love in 1990. Insta: tony2909

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,547) by TJ from Norway I can't remember Mariah saying that she always wanted to act when she was growing up. I do remember reading interviews where she said that she didn't want to be an actress, and that singers/musicians should stick to what they knew, which was music. If this was after the release of Bodyguard or Evita, I can't recall. (Sunday 5 April 2026; 07:16) this is a reply to message 113,544

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,544) by Lambi from USA My acting coach said that for acting to be believable, the actor needs to have experienced the emotions, or at least been in close proximity to what they're trying to portray with their facial expressions. This is why Heath Ledger purposely isolated himself in a hotel room to develop the mindset of the Joker. He fully immersed himself in the psyche of his character. It's called method acting. I'd say Mariah did well in scenes that have everything to do with being a singer-songwriter. Finding out her song was on the radio for the first time. Getting more excited as the melody she's writing improves. These are all emotions she had already felt, and they came out naturally in the movie. But it was also sometimes inconsistent. For instance, she did really well lip syncing Don't Funk at that club when she was put on the spot by Dice, then did pretty poorly miming All My Life when she took over Sylk in the studio. The more family-oriented emotions, like seeing her movie mom on drugs and wandering the streets, probably came from similar feelings to dealing with Alison. Then there are the Tommy-related emotions required for Dice's tantrums and jealousy. When he called Da Brat fat ass, she might have drawn from emotions tied to when Tommy degraded Diddy. Her acting was very strong in that scene in my opinion. Then being physically threatened by Terrence Howard because Dice didn't pay 100k. Those reference emotions could connect to what she felt when Tommy put a knife to her cheek. I wouldn't say she was objectively bad, but a bit unseasoned. I don't think she was quite ready for a lead role just yet. I also felt like it needed better cinematography. I'd even argue better songs. Mariah has written such vivid songs. She quite literally paints a picture with her lyrics. This would have been the perfect opportunity to write another Underneath the Stars or Fourth of July, but instead we got the haunting, suicide-themed Twister, which felt awkwardly shoehorned into her mother's disappearance. It felt like, "whatever, we have to make use of the soundtrack, let's just put this here". Overall, the movie direction fell far short of her songwriting's standard. Mariah's always said all she wanted to be was a singer and an actress growing up. Actress being there is a pretty big deal. I'd say with the right material and once all the inhibitions are gone, she could be great. She's proven this with Precious. I'm not shutting down MC just yet in her acting pursuit. She's got a larger emotions palette just from what she went through the last 15 years, meaning there are plenty of inspirations to take from. (Sunday 5 April 2026; 00:40)

Prisoner (113,542) by TJ from Norway Is this old news, or have this link been discussed before? It says no AI, and that it is from the demo. Well I'm not sure about that, but it sounds like something from the demo tape that I found on YouTube. I like the bass on this one. How about you? (Saturday 4 April 2026; 13:54)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,519) by TJ from Norway That's just my subjective opinion, just as yours is also subjective. I was at the cinema watching it and believe me it was cringe to sit there with only two others. The reason was not bad marketing, but bad acting and horrible reviews because of that. Mariah doesn't express emotions when acting. She can make a small part in a movie ok, but no more than that. She doesn't use her voice other than in a monotone way, her hands are divaish when acting, and her face expressions doesn't look natural. She should not continue in that direction. That's my opinion, and nothing more, but I express it here. Happy easter. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 15:52) this is a reply to message 113,518

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,518) by Zachariah from Croatia It's a bit harsh to say that it was embarrassing to watch Glitter. I don't agree with that. I enjoyed it very much. Her small role in "The Bachelor" with Chris O'Donnell and Renée Zellweger- she was good there, basically playing the character similar to her role as Raychel from Wisegirls. And let´s be real - neither Mariah or Whitney are actresses. Mariah was pushed to hard to work and the result was rushed. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 14:30)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,515) by TJ from Norway I too love the album. I don't call it a soundtrack, because I'm in denial about the existence of that movie. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 10:46) this is a reply to message 113,509

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,509) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I saw the movie twice with my friends at my hometown. I was a teen back then. We had a good time at the cinema, we almost had the cinema hall for ourself. I still have the cinema magazine and ticket. I have also poignant memories, it was the time the carefree 90ies really finally ended because of 9/11. But back to MC, I love Glitter the album, the movie is okay, it's not so bad. I have it on DVD, it was also my first DVD, it was quite expensive. (Monday 30 March 2026; 20:23)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,514) by TJ from Norway "And, yes, Webmaster, the acting in 'Glitter' is on par with 'The Bodyguard' and 'Mahogany'." You can't compare the acting in Glitter to The Bodyguard. WH was clearly a better actress than Mariah. It was embarrassing to watch Glitter. As we say in Norway: Your eyes are the first thing to go blind. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 10:40) this is a reply to message 113,505

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,505) by TheButterflyReturns from United States Yeah, but her ability to promote the movie and the album was severely limited by the fact that she was hospitalized twice for bipolar II disorder - once in Connecticut in July/August 2001 and once in Los Angeles in September 2001. These hospital stays directly conflicted with the rollout for the movie and soundtrack. As I said, the movie is not great. It was a commercial vehicle to launch her into the movie industry so she could move into more respectable roles like the one in "Wisegirls". And, yes, Webmaster, the acting in "Glitter" is on par with "The Bodyguard" and "Mahogany" - both of which received mixed to negative reviews but were redeemed by having hits from the respective soundtracks. (Monday 30 March 2026; 17:51)

Happy Birthday plus 1 (113,487) by TJ from Norway It was fantastic to hear real instruments. (Saturday 28 March 2026; 21:35) this is a reply to message 113,478

Happy Birthday plus 1 (113,478) by Edward from USA Happy Birthday, Mariah. I love the Nothing Is Impossible (Orchestral Version). (Friday 27 March 2026; 16:54)

MTV Unplugged (113,421) by TJ from Norway I believe that some of the post millennium fans don't appreciate that area because the music sounds dated to them. I too are so thankful for being able to experience that time and success. I guess it's how the fans of Taylor Swift have it today. I remember taping all the shows, concerts and so on. Buying multiple singles because she released like a million versions of every hit. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 20:11) this is a reply to message 113,419

MTV Unplugged (113,419) by Stacey from USA Yup, we are a bunch of old timers, lol. What a magical concert. I remember one of my college roommates basically saying the same thing as critics at the time: Mariah was a studio creation. Then I played my roommate Emotions Unplugged. She was stunned, as I think a lot of critics were stunned and silenced. Mariah was the real deal. Which I'm not sure why even in 1992 many critics thought MC was a studio creation. Did they miss the Tatoo Club performances, Saturday Night Live, hello Vanishing, right? Anyway, no matter what we see today, there is no doubt of her once in a generation talent. I'll be forever thankful I lived to see it. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 15:33)

MTV Unplugged (113,417) by TJ from Norway I'm sad to point out that it has to be 34 years. Makes me feel old. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 04:58) this is a reply to message 113,415

MTV Unplugged (113,415) by Jamie from UK 33 years ago today Mariah recorded her MTV Unplugged session at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York. Can you imagine having gone to see this it would have been phenomenal. Her voice then was sensational and she was in my eyes then a class act. The way she held herself on that stage oozed soul, and a confidence that captivated the audience. While she says she wasn't confident at all at the time, her natural and grounded presence there was more powerful than anything she does now. There was no fanfares no dancers just raw talent, I sometimes wish she could have held onto this concept moving forward. Stayed in this genre as such and just been an artist that did rare small intimate gigs that made her more exclusive and sort after by the public. I'm speaking more from the artistry side of things, being more exclusive to me is somewhat more adhering to being out there filling arenas. Obviously it's hypothetical, but I was wondering would we be where we are now had she stuck to a more low key concept, where the music and the voice were front and center, with more quality adult contemporary songs, even the ones we've seen on HFIA, without the diva portrayal and hype. Would we have a better quality voice still? Would Mariah be less affected and still be herself. Would she be more connected and relatable? Whilst older would she still command the stage like she once did? Obviously this is me just putting a spin on things and in no way am I dissing her career path as I wouldn't still be here as a fan if I was. Would you like to have seen this path or something similar? (Monday 16 March 2026; 18:17)

Well, what does she know? (113,400) by TJ from Norway She should release that album as fast as possible. There was some hype about it in media, but soon forgotten. We all know that she has messed up releases before. (Sunday 15 March 2026; 08:01) this is a reply to message 113,390

Well, what does she know? (113,390) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States That Variety interview was so dry. You could tell the interviewer had done their homework and crafted some really compelling questions. What is the deal with SUD? People have been asking about it for almost 6 years. What is it she is still working out? What's the deal with Glitter. It's mid-March and you don't know if you're re-releasing (which makes taking it off streaming stupid) or making a deluxe? Shouldn't the factories be printing the vinyls now for a September 2026 release date? Most importantly where the F is Daydream30? Where is the state business woman who is supposed to be running this empire? (Saturday 14 March 2026; 02:57)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,336) by TJ from Norway I know you didn't ask me, but I don't think Mariah would reach that spot with any song from that album. It's almost impossible for an artist to get a number one after that many years in the business. Cher did, but she did something completely new when it happened. (Thursday 26 February 2026; 10:39) this is a reply to message 113,324

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,324) by Lainsky from Philippines Do you think "My Love" will go to No. 1 in the UK, at least, if she releases it? (Tuesday 24 February 2026; 15:36)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,322) by TJ from Norway I would love that sound as well. (Tuesday 24 February 2026; 12:42) this is a reply to message 113,320

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,320) by MusicfanJ from Germany What a great post. I have the same thought about all the mentioned things. You described it perfectly. With the "current personality and her performance level", that's a good point too. I wonder what the answer could be about the current personality and performances? I don't know the answer but I would say jazz, blues and retro soul suits better than hip-hop or modern RnB songs for a legend like Mariah nowadays. "My love" is a highlight on HFIA and such a beautiful song and cover. (Monday 23 February 2026; 17:23)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,321) by TJ from Norway I think Dreamlover was a strong lead single. I still love that song. (Tuesday 24 February 2026; 12:41) this is a reply to message 113,316

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,316) by Lainsky from Philippines "TD is a fun song, and I agree that the intro beat and sample are fantastic. While the chorus is somewhat underwhelming, I still like the song, though I don't love it as much as her first singles from the 90s. 'Fantasy', 'Honey', 'Heartbreaker', and 'Emotions' are her four strongest first singles. Each of these songs features a chorus that people can easily sing and hum along to, which is something that 'TD' lacks." (Monday 23 February 2026; 06:17)

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,286) by TJ from Norway To me, the viste notes haven't been nice to listen to lately. Drop them. I rather listen to her chest voice. And Edward. How dare you? We all know that she hasn't fixed anything. (Thursday 19 February 2026; 20:31) this is a reply to message 113,284

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,284) by John from USA I agree. I think regaining her chest and head tone vocal ranges and fixing the vocal damage far outweighs her retention of the whistle note range. Maybe she could go to the studio and record a whole barrage of whistle runs and background vocals and highlights she can use for later recordings, so that in case she loses her ability to do whistle notes, she can still put them in future albums. It would be an intense recovery post-surgery and she would have to swallow her pride and take speech training with a competent speech pathologist, and also singing/vocal training from real (not these celebrity vocal trainers that praise J-Lo to keep their job and say You did that Kween). (Thursday 19 February 2026; 16:51)

Nodules (113,229) by TJ from Norway Sometimes I think that it could be drugs. WH did drugs and got this metallic voice, Dionne Warwick the same. Mariah got the metallic voice, but we don't know why. I doubt that it's the champagne. I know a lot of professional singers that drink, but got their voices intact. (Tuesday 10 February 2026; 17:54) this is a reply to message 113,228

Nodules (113,228) by Giovanni from USA I doubt Mariah had her nodules removed. The success rate for nodules removal especially today is high. If anything she would sound better. Her problem is she doesn't take care of her voice like she used to like in her younger days. A lot of fans say she has vocal damage but I disagree it's definitely the champagne. Vocal damage can be fixed. One of the things I love about the Caution album is that her voice sounds very good especially in. Even during the pandemic she showed she was in a good place vocally. I don't wanna judge Mariah but I definitely think she turned to drinking to cope with something. A lot of people in the industry turn to drugs or drinking to cope with the stress life of being an artist or because of loneliness/depression. I sometimes think would she be in a better place emotionally had she and Nick still been together. Even with Bryan she looked very happy and alive which makes me believe she might feel lonely at times. I truly believe her kids help a lot and give her a reason to live. I hope whatever she's going through especially health wise is helped by God. (Tuesday 10 February 2026; 07:13)

Olympic performance (113,201) by TJ from Norway It must have been all the diamonds that made her stiff. I would have been scared to death with all that money around my neck. Luckily I did not have any high expectations, and I liked that she had this really slow version. It's well known that she isn't a dancer, and the dancers that she used to have on stage are boring to look at. It has been the same style and moves since Dreamlover in 1993. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 09:20) this is a reply to message 113,172

Olympic performance (113,172) by Hanno van Leeuwen from The Netherlands Sorry but what have I been looking at... Mariah looked great, sounded great but hey it was completely lipped and pre-recorded. No energy at all, stiff and in my opinion a waste of time. Why not a little more uptempo version of Volare? With some great dancers and stuff. So for me A No No. (Friday 6 February 2026; 23:52)

Article: Mariah says accuser must pay $1M bill from "absurd" lawsuit (113,159) by TJ from Norway I just listened to the song, and I have to say that there's many similarities. The melody is completely different, but the message is the same. I don't think Mariah's version made a difference for his success, but I can see why he think she has been inspired by that song on some level. Am I the only one? (Thursday 5 February 2026; 20:58)

Should I? (113,149) by TJ from Norway MC-2026 has been a low point for me so far. I tried to listen to her latest album the other day, and I grimaced (like Calvin in "Calvin and Hobbes") after few seconds listening to it. It's probably because I'm getting older, and she is trying to reach out to a younger audience. I'm not sure about that strategy. It doesn't seem to work out for her. If It's true that The Rarities 2 is going to be released, I think everything will change. I've been a fan for 36 years this summer, and it can't end because of the latest release. (Wednesday 4 February 2026; 17:19) this is a reply to message 113,143

Should I? (113,143) by Edward from USA I haven't watched any of the performances, but based on what I've read here, I'm not really motivated to. The celebrity era is over. People just don't care the same way anymore because celebrities are constantly in our faces. It used to be exciting when an artist dropped a project, promoted the hell out of it, and then disappeared once it ran its course. They gave us a reason to miss them. I remember when we knew Mariah was about to release an album two months in advance because a Maxi-Single would come out first, the anticipation was insane. Now everything is instantly available. Sure, it's convenient, but it kills the buzz and the sense of anticipation that made it all feel special. (Tuesday 3 February 2026; 17:10)

I won't allow it (113,092) by TJ from Norway I might have to listen to that album again. (Monday 26 January 2026; 20:59) this is a reply to message 113,084

I won't allow it (113,084) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it too. The groove, the lyrics and the humor. It's such a fun, relaxed song. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 14:38)

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,091) by TJ from Norway Are we sure that she is releasing Rarities part 2 this year? I hope for more than two discs. It should be at least four. Yes I'm greedy. One disc with all those songs that have other versions than the album cuts (like for example All in Your Mind), one with SUD, one with different live songs that haven't been on CD before (If It's Over - SNL, the duet with Bolton and so on) and one with the Paris Charmbracelet concert (with the band introductions). I'm sure I could make a fifth disc as well, but that's Mariah's job. Oh dear, I forgot her demo tape. I need five to six discs. (Monday 26 January 2026; 20:58) this is a reply to message 113,090

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,090) by Bobby A from United States I forgot about We're Not Making Love Anymore. It will be very interesting to see which songs end up on The Rarities II. I am predicting a October or November release this year if MC releases The Rarities II and Somebody's Ugly Daughter. Sony Legacy has to package and market them both in such a way to maximize physical sales. (Monday 26 January 2026; 16:09)

2026 Mariah (113,075) by TJ from Norway "You lied." Haha. So funny. Worth mentioning in a future wedding or things like that. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 00:10) this is a reply to message 113,073

2026 Mariah (113,073) by Stacey from USA I turned 48 last year (born in October of 1977). When I hit 40, my kids were 9, 6, and 3. For years before that, I had them convinced I was only 23. Every so often, I would add a year. So on my 40th birthday, my husband showed my math guru son (the 6 year old) my birth certificate. He asked my son, how old is Mommy? He looked at my birth year and did the math in his head, and said with the most utter look of disgust, "You lied." That story still cracks me up. Honestly, I think why HFIA resonates so much with me is because like Mariah, I am here for it all too, the shakes and withdrawals, etc. I own every experience I've had, good or bad. It has made me who I am today. It's been a rough couple of years teaching special education. Not the kids, but working with adults, particularly those who evaluate your performance unfairly. I had to up my anxiety medication because of it. I didn't think MC could come close to inspirational lyrics from Hero or Fly Like A Bird, but she absolutely crushed it with Nothing Is Impossible. Those last few seconds when the piano plays the final melody and the song fades out gets me every time. I've had to fight for everything I have. Anyway, don't know where that all came from, lol. But, I guess it explains why I love HFIA so much, and am so grateful I have those beautiful songs to listen to and remind me I am enough. (Friday 23 January 2026; 18:21)

2026 Mariah (113,071) by TJ from Norway Born in the 70's. Turning 50 this year, but I claim that it is 29 (again). Working as a teacher and have colleagues that used to be my pupils. And the worst part is that they are now 30. Haha. I still remember being 14 and listening to VOL on my stereo. I was lucky that my parents gave me this rack music system with huge speakers for my confirmation as a youngster. I'm still unsure if my neighbours, 5 or 6 houses away from us was of the same perception. Anyway, so many good memories. (Thursday 22 January 2026; 18:28) this is a reply to message 113,069

2026 Mariah (113,069) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I feel the same way. Lol. When I think of 97 for example, I'm like it was yesterday. Spooky. But you're an 80ies born kid too right? When we age, we are like wine, we only get better. Even with a little wrinkle here and there and maybe some little aches, but inside still very young. (Most of the time.) In Norway I heard there's the friluftsliv. A very heathy lifestyle. So I'm sure, there's no horror. But the time flies too fast, that's so true. (Thursday 22 January 2026; 11:54)

2026 Mariah (113,066) by TJ from Norway And Greenland was originally Norwegian territory, but we lost it in 1814 to Denmark. Anyway. What do you guys think she's going to sing I Italian? Is it Hero? (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 22:30) this is a reply to message 113,063

2026 Mariah (113,063) by Lara from Middle East By the way things are going, in summer it will be renamed Trumpland. Interesting fact: Did you the US Virgin Islands were Danish and sold to the US, and later on, one of them was bought by no one else but Epstein. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 19:22)

2026 Mariah (113,065) by TJ from Norway The worst part is that I feel like it's just a couple of years ago, and then I look into a mirror. Horror. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 22:27) this is a reply to message 113,058

2026 Mariah (113,058) by MusicfanJ from Germany Good question. I wonder too. And I miss lyrics like "There's got to be away". I can still relate to it. And it's still up-to date and maybe always will. More than with luxury bags LV, shoes or a private plane. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 14:38)

2026 Mariah (113,064) by TJ from Norway Hahaha. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 22:25) this is a reply to message 113,054

2026 Mariah (113,054) by Edward from USA Rumor has it she's releasing a new song in the summer called "Greenland". So, don't lose hope. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 03:47)

2026 Mariah (113,052) by TJ from Norway Mariah wrote There's Got To Be A Way, back in the early 90's, late 80's. I wonder if she is still up to date of how the world is today. (Tuesday 20 January 2026; 19:04)

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