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About Lainsky from Philippines: A Mariah Carey fan since "Love Takes Time." However, "Butterfly" remains my favorite album of all time. Timeless!

Article: Ask Billboard: Praise for Mariah Carey's first Gospel chart No. 1 (113,847) by Lainsky from Philippines It's wonderful to see the small victories of this album on the Billboard charts. While it may not be mainstream, these successes are significant, especially considering she has been in the music scene and on this particular chart for nearly four decades. Still, it would be even more exciting to see her back at the top of the main charts. I suppose we can always hope and dream. (Saturday 23 May 2026; 03:13)

Article: Mariah Carey turns out for Gucci Cruise 2027 show (113,832) by Lainsky from Philippines Looks classy and still respectably sexy. It is the type of ensemble that makes her also look confident and appropriate for her age. I hope it's not just the outfit but something that positively and genuinely exudes from within. (Monday 18 May 2026; 04:31)

Mariah cover songs (113,825) by Lainsky from Philippines I agree. My Love should be in my top 12. I guess I have to rearrange my list. (Friday 15 May 2026; 10:23) this is a reply to message 113,818

Mariah cover songs (113,818) by jaker20 from US I'd put My Love higher, it's one of her best covers. And Mariah needs to be convinced that this is the direction she should be taking: understated vocals, calm, relaxed, but still playful and easy to listen to. (Friday 15 May 2026; 00:17)

Congratz to MC for topping the Gospel charts (113,811) by Lainsky from Philippines This is awesome. I guess we can settle for minor chart success nowadays and remain grateful. (Wednesday 13 May 2026; 15:03) this is a reply to message 113,808

Congratz to MC for topping the Gospel charts (113,808) by Nikki from usa "Jesus I Do" is now the No. 1 song on Billboard Gospel Airplay. #Billboard: 05/16/2026 "Jesus I Do" Gospel Airplay: 1 (+2) Hot Gospel Songs: 15 (=) Congratulations Mariah Carey & The Clark Sisters. (Tuesday 12 May 2026; 23:01)

Mariah cover songs (113,795) by Lainsky from Philippines MC has the knack for covering a song and releasing it like her own. I didn't know that "Sweetheart", "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On", and "The Beautiful Ones" back then. Would you believe? Even "When You Believe" was classified as a cover song in a YouTube video that I saw. But I didn't consider it a remake since they recorded it for the movie's OST. I created a playlist of her remakes from all her albums, arranged by my favorites. Which Mariah remakes are in your top 12? 12. I Didn't Mean To Turn You On 11. Endless Love 10. Bringing On the Heartbreak 9. Against All Odds 8. Sweetheart 7. I'll Be There 6. Open Arms 5. Without You 4. Do You Know Where You're Going To? 3. I Want To Know What Love Is 2. Out Here On My Own 1. I Still Believe (Monday 11 May 2026; 06:25)

Generation (113,780) by Lainsky from Philippines Yep, it was Music Box that made an impact on me, which turned me into a true lamb, solidified by Butterfly and Daydream as a lamb. It was "Love Takes Time", though, that caught my attention, and the Emotions' singles. (Wednesday 6 May 2026; 14:45) this is a reply to message 113,774

Generation (113,774) by Tevin from USA So I was thinking about the impact that Mariah's albums have had with the GP throughout her career. I know we all love list here lol, so here is my list of non Christmas albums that I think had the biggest success with each generation. Gen X = Music Box Millennials = TEOM Gen Z = Memoirs Across all Generations = Daydream (ABMB and Fantasy) still sound fresh and are on constant rotation even today. What do you all think? Would you change anything on this list? Also, I still find it interesting (although I love the album) that Memoirs seemed to be loved by the younger GP rather than many of Mariah's veteran fans. (Tuesday 5 May 2026; 17:07)

Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,779) by Lainsky from Philippines I don't know what the fuss is about Brenda K. Starr and Mariah here, so I didn't jump into the discussion. And then I came across this video and watched it. Some comments about her are not nice, but one thing is for sure. Whether people acknowledge it or not, Brenda is instrumental in Mariah's career. And I like her too. (Wednesday 6 May 2026; 14:40) this is a reply to message 113,755

Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,755) by Jamie from UK Plus Brenda's 2nd album "By Heart" [ed: third album] is no where as good as her debut album. The fact she was dropped isn't anything to do with Mariah. Brenda's first album is one of my cycling and running playlist as it's pure 80's vibes (Friday 1 May 2026; 15:14)

Should MC release a part two album (113,773) by Lainsky from Philippines It's a good idea, and if ever she does it, I hope the new release will bring the new and old fans to buy the first ones, make them chart, including their favorite singles from each album. (Tuesday 5 May 2026; 11:00) this is a reply to message 113,771

Should MC release a part two album (113,771) by Bobby A from United States I think MC's next album should be a part two to one of her biggest selling or Lambs' favorite albums from 2005-2018. I would love a Memoirs or Caution part two. The public excitement might be what MC's career needs to take the world back in time when her music made people say hmmm. I think Memoirs: The Final Chapter has a nice sound to it. (Monday 4 May 2026; 23:49)

Article: Mariah Carey makes it into greatest songwriters list (113,754) by Lainsky from Philippines As she should be. Congratulations, Mariah. Your writing song ability is finally recognized. (Friday 1 May 2026; 13:51)

Rainbow influence (113,739) by Lainsky from Philippines Ariana is truly a lamb. She never hides it by emulating Mariah since her own rendition of "Emotions". I have the same reaction when I first saw her album cover. My first thought, it was very Mariah. (Thursday 30 April 2026; 07:11) this is a reply to message 113,734

Rainbow influence (113,734) by Bobby A from United States After reading that Ariana's eight album will be called Petals, I can tell that she really thinks the world of Mariah Carey. Ariana has been doing her best to emulate MC for past three years. She is enamored with love for MC. I already see the Rainbow connection and influence with the Eternal Sunshine tour and the Petal summer album drop. I can't wait for Petals to drop on July 31st. Does anyone else feel what Ariana is trying say about her love for MC? (Wednesday 29 April 2026; 07:25)

New old interview from 1992 (113,733) by Lainsky from Philippines It appears to be true. There's so much difference between Mariah back then and herself today. It's hard to see what she was saying then in her current persona. I mean, it might still be there. But with all that has happened since then, it needs to be unearthed and tapped. Only then might the fans or the people be able to relate and see her again in that light. (Wednesday 29 April 2026; 03:55) this is a reply to message 113,722

New old interview from 1992 (113,722) by Jamie from UK She says she doesn't want to over shadow who she is as a singer with too much glitz and glam. How far from the truth she is now. She was so confident back then, she knew what she wanted to do and was so true to herself. (Tuesday 28 April 2026; 02:29)

Article: "Obsessed" celebrates sixteen years of cultural impact (113,709) by Lainsky from Philippines Nice article about this song. There's so much truth in it. When it was released in 2009, it deserved a higher peak than No. 7. I thought it would jump to No. 1 from No. 11, but when it stalled there for three consecutive weeks, I gave up. However, it entered the top 10, so I thought there was hope, but it stalled and peaked there. (Sunday 26 April 2026; 16:39)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,699) by Lainsky from Philippines I love "Play That Song" too. I was hoping it would go big in the charts, but then it slipped my mind that it is no longer the 90s or 00s. If it were released in those eras, it could be a hit. It's the type of sound I would like to hear more of from her nowadays. (Saturday 25 April 2026; 05:59) this is a reply to message 113,696

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,696) by Jamie from UK I love Play This Song, the vibe is great if the vocals compared to say Emancipation it would have surely done better. (Friday 24 April 2026; 09:43)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,693) by Lainsky from Philippines I couldn't agree more. I thought I was the only one feeling this way, although the different Mariah for me begins after E=MC2. The disconnect, I mean. Perhaps her pop sound can still be heard from TEOM, Charmbracelet, and Glitter. They still have her 90s influence. How I wish, in case her voice gets revived, she'll release an album that sounds like Music Box or Daydream, at least. And she could title it with Reminisce or Reminiscing (nice title track for a first single too), Back to Basics (although Christina Aguilera already used this title), Classic, Classic Sound, or Old School. Again, just wishing. (Thursday 23 April 2026; 14:39) this is a reply to message 113,682

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,682) by Jamie from UK This is the problem now, the negativity starts to over shadow the greatness. Most fans on here this past week have been honest and truthful about her current state and by some it's been seen as bashing. All we want for Mariah is for her to be remembered for how great she was, and to have the respect she so deserves. We are still fans, probably even more so than the yass queens because we truly care about Mariah and her legacy. I'm at the point now if she were to bow out and call it a day I'm cool with that. It doesn't mean I don't believe in her, I just don't want her to be ridiculed and ruin her legacy. I was listening to Dreamlover the other day whilst out on a walk, and I got a feeling of not being able to relate to that Mariah with the way she is at the moment, to me it's like she's lost her personality, and I can't match the two together. Whilst only a brief feeling it occurred to me that if I'm feeling like this as a super fan then the general public only see what they see now. To me there's always been two Mariah's pre and post breakdown that I've had difficulty matching up but at the moment she's neither of these which is even more difficult for me to process. (Monday 20 April 2026; 10:38)

Article: Mariah Carey traded her signature gowns for pants in NYC (113,683) by Lainsky from Philippines The entire ensemble screams "Emancipation of Mimi". She appears cool, relaxed, and stylish while maintaining her fashionable look. If only her singing voice matched this awesome appearance. Please, take a long enough break, rest, and relax dahhling. (Tuesday 21 April 2026; 04:00)

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,672) by Lainsky from Philippines I'm not sure if I will laugh when I read this, but I found myself smiling as I did. Somehow, I agree with the sentiment. I really love "Lead The Way". If it means she has to lip-sync, that's fine, as long as it doesn't "Make It Happen", or ruin it, as you said. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 15:12) this is a reply to message 113,668

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,668) by Bill from the UK Mariah should absolutely not attempt any sort of remake or "live studio" version of Lead the Way. That song is perfect and 2026 Mariah will catastrophically ruin it if she even attempts to go near it. If she attempts to sing that final run live it would probably kill her. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 09:17)

Glitter 25th anniversary - Reflection live (113,671) by Lainsky from Philippines I am not a fan of Reflection, especially when it was sung in the movie. However, I love this live rendition. I will listen to it again and might have grown on me. This is my second least favorite track from the album, just above "Twister". (Sunday 19 April 2026; 15:07) this is a reply to message 113,667

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,667) by Lighty from China She actually did sing Reflections live on TV. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 06:07)

Mariah at Tiffany & Co. (113,657) by Lainsky from Philippines I agree, lambs. While she looks fashionably good, it's kinda painful to watch. She looks like there's no emancipation of Mimi. Is she scared to take a break? It is something she should have done a long time ago. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 15:58) this is a reply to message 113,645

Mariah at Tiffany & Co. (113,645) by Jamie from UK Yeah there's something definitely wrong with her. It was a painful watch both physically and vocally for me. It's really sad she is like this. I just saw a few more clips, and some were not too bad actually but Hero and WBT were hard to watch for me. Touch My Body and Obsessed are the better two. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 02:13)

The real reason Mariah gets no respect (113,626) by Lainsky from Philippines Somehow, I believe what you said, Randy, about these possible reasons. I have a few true friends, who indirectly or secretly mocks me for loving Mariah for her diva-ness. They even calls me "the diva like Mariah" in a loving way, though. From a psychodynamic perspective, the mentioned behaviors could be coming from a deep, painful childhood past. We are shaped by our life experiences and how people treated us. And sometimes, we act as if we are entitled to behave this way or that way because we deserve it or something like that, without knowing the effect these behaviors have on the people around us. For a private individual, it may work, you know, just being true to yourself without worrying too much about other people. However, for a public figure like Mariah Carey, it may work against her, as it has. It's sad for a lamb like me, like us. While she or we cannot please everybody or gain everyone's respect, we can choose to respect everyone through our behavior toward others. The quote, "respect begets respect", is flawed. If Mariah or us, wants to be respected, we should respect everyone regardless of who they are or their background. I mean, look at Keanu Reeves, he has a traumatic past, but he is highly respected by people for respecting everyone. (Friday 17 April 2026; 06:49) this is a reply to message 113,619

The real reason Mariah gets no respect (113,619) by Randy from USA I called this when they first nominated her this go round. I don't know what bubble a lot of you live in but I'm with the general public non-Mariah fans all the time. They think she's a joke. The lighting. The guy holding her umbrella. Her good side. We are talking about the greatest recording artist that ever lived and yet she's so afraid of her voice that she uses any topic she can to avoid talking about singing of being asked to sing impromptu. I'm thrilled that the full Divas 98 section is making its way around when Aretha asked the divas to come out there with her and sing. Celine wasn't showing off. She was doing what she was asked to and could do. Mariah came out too and sounded subpar. Oh wait she has nodules, it was too hot, it was too cold, she didn't get enough sleep, the humidifier quit without two weeks notice. All of these topics Mariah holds dear makes her look like a joke. Mariah has delivered her best album in 16 years and it hurts me that she was out there promoting it and it still didn't do well. I saw that MusicCares tribute and I was heartbroken she had to sit through that. It shows how little the industry cares for her by the lack of planning and seriousness they put into that. Joan Crawford was one of the brightest stars of the 1920s 1930s and 1940s. She died alone and penniless because of her diva antics and eccentricities. People look as her as a joke and if you ask someone about her now all they know is No More Wire Hangers. Yall will attack me for this post and the comparison. Truth is, I want Mariah to win. But it is evident why they have passed her over three times for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They don't respect her. And who do I blame for that? Mariah. Because that 20 year old girl in the outtakes in The First Vision is loveable, humble and relatable. She would be in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Thursday 16 April 2026; 14:31)

Article: Mariah not inducted into the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" again (113,616) by Lainsky from Philippines And I'm beginning to wonder what else they could want from Maria to be inducted. While her accomplishments demonstrate how her music and artistry have transcended generations, as noted in this article, adding this to her accolades would be a great addition. I mean, who else deserves it better than her? (Wednesday 15 April 2026; 04:16)

MOA Imperfect A (113,603) by Lainsky from Philippines I have developed a new appreciation for this album. It belongs down below my Top 10 ranking or just outside of it among her albums. However, after revisiting and playing it, I created a "fantasy list" of the singles released with "fantasy ranking on the chart, including number of weeks" on the Billboard Hot 100. The live versions of IWTKWLI are better than the album cut. And "Imperfect" should have been included and released as the first or second single. Yes, I allow myself to "daydream" about her songs and albums. It's one of my ways to de-stress myself. Here's my "fantasy MOAIA". 1. Obsessed (No.7) 2. Imperfect (No.1, 13 weeks) 3. Standing O (No.1, 7 weeks) 4. HATE U (No.1, 5 weeks) 5. Up Out My Face (No.4) 6. I Want To Know What Love Is (No.2 or No.1 for a week) 7. More Than Just Friends (Top 40) 8. Inseparable (Top 40) Just sharing, I also have a fantasy list for her other albums. And yes, it happened in that alter universe. (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:37)

Mariah is late (113,571) by Lainsky from Philippines She was rarely on time, I think. When I attended her first concert here in the Philippines, she arrived two hours late. It was during the Charmbracelet tour. In psychology, arriving late is often considered a sign of disrespect because it steals valuable time from the person who is waiting. However, it seems that many individuals in her position, who should be showing respect since their success relies on their audience, often do the opposite by arriving late or very late. Of course, there's a lot more underneath that kind of behavior. Just sharing. (Friday 10 April 2026; 04:34) this is a reply to message 113,557

Mariah is late (113,557) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands From my own experience I can say that the stories are not exaggerated. When I was at a signing in Amsterdam, she arrived almost 6 hours late. She missed a rol in a movie because she was late. They taped a guest appearance at a talent show late in the evening without public because she was late. And she never arrives in time for an interview. There are plenty more examples of her being late. (Tuesday 7 April 2026; 10:00)

Honey (113,549) by Lainsky from Philippines Okay, a list of our favorite Mariah music videos. Here's my top 6. 1. Honey 2. Heartbreaker 3. Breakdown 4. It's Like That/We Belong Together 5. Touch My Body 6. Shake It Off (Sunday 5 April 2026; 13:17) this is a reply to message 113,545

Honey (113,545) by Bobby A from United States Honey is one of MC's best videos she has ever made. I am surprised that we haven't received a making the Honey video featurette yet. Actually that would be nice for MC to drop some making the video featurettes with the director's commentary on her Youtube channel once month. It couldn't be too difficult for her to create the featurettes and surprise the Lambs each month. Here are my top 5 video featurettes: 1. Honey 2. Shake It Off 3. A No No 4. Boy (I Need You) 5. Get Your Number (Sunday 5 April 2026; 02:36)

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,540) by Lainsky from Philippines Likewise, but still, I wished Bootylicious hadn't stopped it from taking the stop spot. Of course, everybody knows who's the culprit. Well, it was Mariah's rock bottom era. (Saturday 4 April 2026; 08:23) this is a reply to message 113,537

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,537) by TheButterflyReturns from United States I found it so gratifying to see "Loverboy" rocket up the charts from #60 to #2 after the fans turned out to buy the single and support our girl. Mariah and her team made a lot of mistakes with Glitter. I think "Wisegirls" should have been Mariah's first major film role rather than "Glitter". She was quite good in "Wisegirls" and definitely held her own with Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters. You could tell she was much more relaxed on that set than for "Glitter". "Glitter" turned out the way it did due to a number of factors. Number one, they veered away from Kate Lanier's script and relied a lot on improvisation during the filming. Number two, they should have picked a more seasoned director than Vondie Curtis-Hall - he had only directed one film before "Glitter" (Gridlock'd) and I think his style was not a match for what Mariah needed. A better choice would have been Brian Gibson, who did the Tina Turner biopic based on a script by Kate Lanier. Number three, Max Beesley was the wrong lead male actor to play Dice. He's a nice guy, but they should have picked someone with a higher profile. I don't think Terrence Howard was the right person either, but they needed a bigger name. Number four, the sabotage of the "Loverboy" single probably meant that they had to cut out footage featuring the "Firecracker" version in post-production because the song was her character's first big hit in the movie. The movie was delayed from early 2001 to Summer 2001 because of it, and that was before Mariah's personal struggles in July/August. They had to redo movie trailers and re-work the soundtrack album because of it. Whitney had it much easier with "The Bodyguard" than Mariah did with "Glitter". Whitney only wrote one song on that soundtrack, only recorded six of the 13 songs included, and had Kevin Costner as a director and co-lead right around the time of "Dances with Wolves". The film had already been in development since the 70s, while "Glitter" was something that Mariah worked closely on with Kate Lanier and others throughout the development process. Whitney did not have to work for "The Bodyguard" the way that Mariah did for "Glitter". Whitney was a decent actress, but I disagree that her acting in "The Bodyguard" is that much better than Mariah's in "Glitter". "Waiting to Exhale" was definitely a better showcase of Whitney's acting talents. (Friday 3 April 2026; 20:35)

Honey (113,539) by Lainsky from Philippines I have the same shock reaction, Jamie, when I saw the video for the first time. Jaw dropped literally. I love the single without a doubt, however, I felt conflicted about the video at first. Perhaps I got used to her girl-next-door look, but the story made me love the music video, and eventually, I like her new look. Then, I read from Chris Nickson's book about Mariah (1998), and he described all of it as, "F*ck you, Tommy." Nevertheless, it's my favorite music video of hers. (Saturday 4 April 2026; 08:20) this is a reply to message 113,536

Honey (113,536) by Jamie from UK I remember being in the office in one of my first jobs and my best friend calling me on the landline saying she'd just seen the new Mariah video "Honey" on MTV. She said the song is cool but she wasn't sure id like the video as it was very different. I saw it that evening. I remember being initially shocked at her in a bikini, I remember loving her speaking Spanish, but I loved the song. I thought this video is bold but it works, as it mixed a young Mariah with an edgy side. (Friday 3 April 2026; 11:10)

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