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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,612) by Edward from USA
Bobby A, sadly there's probably not going to be an "HFIA" Deluxe Edition. Outside of her hardcore fans, nobody seem to care about the album. Mariah and Gamma aren't about to keep throwing money at something that isn't giving anything back. At the end of the day, Gamma is a business. It was a joint version, and both parties did what they could. You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless barrel expecting it to get full, would you?

And the whole "Mariah's Christmas popularity is fading" thing? Not really. The economy is just trash right now. Everything is expensive, people are losing jobs, and most folks are just trying to survive the holidays, not spend on unnecessary things like flights and concert tickets. Competition is tough in Vegas when Mariah doesn't bring anything new to her shows.

Even with all that, Mariah's still doing her thing. Bublé's Christmas is 14 years old, Merry Christmas is 31 years old, and the fact that her album is back up at #14 (and looking to jump into the top 10 next week) is wild. That's not someone "declining", that's someone with ridiculous staying power.

I don't think she should've moved her Christmas show to Vegas. It kinda took away that warm, cozy, classic Mariah holiday vibe. It worked better when it was more intimate and easier for fans to get to. She reigned supreme at Beacon Theater for a decade and she also did great at MSG. Both venues were a train away for most people.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 14:59)
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Would you rather? (112,609) by Edward from USA
Does she do that? I thought she was Mary Poppins reincarnated.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 12:48)
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Would you rather? (112,608) by Edward from USA
I agree. At least Rihanna released catchy songs I could blast while working now.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 12:45)
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Would you rather? (112,604) by Edward from USA
I would go with scenario #1. Taylor is still young and massively popular, she's only seven songs away from catching Mariah's 19 #1s, and with the way she releases albums, she'll hit that sooner rather than later. She doesn't even need a traditional single; she can take over the top 12 positions on Hot 100 on pure sales alone. I think that the "most #1s" record isn't safe long-term, but extending the run for AIWFCIY to 21 weeks or more is a record we won't see broken in our lifetime.
(Saturday 6 December 2025; 01:44)
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Spotify 2025 (112,590) by Edward from USA
Sorry, but I have to snitch. It was Stacey.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 02:07)
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My Love (112,586) by Edward from USA
Same sentiment. "Lead The Way" is a real power ballad, the low buttery parts are as difficult to sing as the last sustained note. "Till The End Of Time" is pure passion, it really takes its time building up till it explodes. I miss her going all out vocally on some ballads. It's been almost 12 years since she belted on an album.
(Wednesday 3 December 2025; 03:45)
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Here it comes (112,584) by Edward from USA
"AIWFCIY" is about to hit 100 next week, but Brenda's "RATCT" is sharpening candy canes and plotting. Fingers crossed.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 23:30)
Michael and Justin (112,575) by Edward from USA
Of course, it's different when it comes to sampling or using someone's actual vocal recording, like for a duet or remix. In those situations, you do need clearance from the copyright owner and the artist, because you're using the original recording, not just the song.
(Monday 1 December 2025; 16:18)
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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,574) by Edward from USA
Mariah can't stop anyone from covering her songs. Same with Prince, he wasn't happy about "Nothing Compares 2 U" being released, but legally, there was nothing he could do.

Once a song has been released to the public in the U.S., the copyright owner can't block someone else from recording a cover. This is because of what's called a compulsory mechanical license. After the original version is out, any artist can legally record and distribute their own version without asking the songwriter for permission.

For example, if Kelly Clarkson wanted to cover any Mariah Carey song, she could record and release it without ever asking Mariah, she would just need to secure the mechanical license and pay the required royalties.

Those royalties are handled through agencies like the Harry Fox Agency or a pro such as ASCAP or BMI, which make sure the original songwriter and publisher get paid.

So even though Mariah Carey has said she doesn't really like other people doing her songs, that's just her personal preference. It doesn't give her legal power to stop a cover, as long as the proper licensing steps are followed.
(Monday 1 December 2025; 15:28)
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Prince (112,561) by Edward from USA
Prince always had this lingering disdain for Sinead O'Connor, and for a person like him with a Napoleon complex, it's hard not to see why: she took "Nothing Compares 2 U" and turned it into the cultural moment he never could. He and the giant diva swallowed held onto that resentment right up until the day he died. Sinead earned pennies from that song compared to the millions that flowed his way.

Look at someone like Dolly Parton. She openly loves that Whitney turned "I Will Always Love You" into a global phenomenon, because she understood the bigger picture: a great cover only elevates the songwriter. She laughed all the way to the bank and thanked Whitney every chance she got.

Prince and Mariah both getting touchy when someone else breathes new life into their songs feels... ironic. At the end of the day, it's ego. If you're going to play in the world of reinterpretation, you can't fall apart when someone does it too, sometimes even better.

I don't think Mariah gives two fs about people covering her songs. She's just worried that someone could pull a "Nothing Compares 2 U" on one of her songs. It's all about ego and insecurity.
(Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:20)
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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,560) by Edward from USA
I think it really comes down to taste. Aside from some of his early work, I've never been a big fan of Prince or his style of singing. I've actually played both versions of "The Beautiful Ones" for people who had never heard either version before, including people who don't even speak the language, and Mariah's version has always been the favorite. She and Sisqo did a great job with it.
(Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:02)
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Muni Long (112,559) by Edward from USA
You're not the only one, I didn't know who she was either.
(Sunday 30 November 2025; 14:55)
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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA
Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work.

Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy.

Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his.

From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing.

I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling.
(Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)
Some say that's tough (112,495) by Edward from USA
Someone isolated just the background vocals, and once again you can hear how good Mariah is at building those crazy, beautifully detailed layers you barely notice in the full mix. But that weird sound in there? It adds nothing. It totally sounds like a glitch. Whatever it was supposed to be, it makes no sense. It actually reminds me of that glitch on one of the Memoirs tracks.
(Monday 24 November 2025; 20:53)
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Queen of Christmas (112,492) by Edward from USA
I don't think she should've tried in the first place. The backlash was immediate, and honestly, predictable. You can't trademark a general Christmas term, it just comes off as ridiculous. The moment she filed for "Queen of Christmas", I knew it was going to blow back on her ass.

Mariah already owns a piece of Christmas culturally. She earned that organically through her music and impact, she didn't need a legal title to prove it. Trying to lock it down for profit only made her look unnecessarily greedy, and it distracted from what she actually excels at: being the soundtrack of the season without even trying.
(Monday 24 November 2025; 17:14)
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Some say that's tough (112,477) by Edward from USA
While listening to "Here For It All", I noticed a brief distortion that sounds like a sped-up, slightly warped male voice, almost the way a CD glitches for a split second. At first I thought it was just my copy, but I checked the YouTube lyric video and the distortion is there as well.

It happens right after she finishes the line: "Some say that's tough." And for some reason, once I heard it, I can't unhear it. Every time I listen, it jumps out at me.

Can any of you hear it as well? Do you think it's intentional, part of the production, or does it sound like someone saying something in the background? If you can make out what that brief sound/voice might be, I'd love to know. If you can't hear it, I think it's time for me to check my meds and get them right.
(Monday 24 November 2025; 01:18)
A little life update (112,452) by Edward from USA
Mimi, great news indeed. Congratulations to you and your husband. A little baby girl, how amazing. I'm really happy for you. Wishing you a smooth, healthy pregnancy and sending lots of love your way. And I already know she's going to be the cutest little lamb, raised with great taste from day one. Keep us posted when you can.
(Thursday 20 November 2025; 17:29)
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Billboard (112,436) by Edward from USA
Mariah didn't crack the top 10, but she landed at #11, which is still impressive. I think she'll hit number one in the first week of December.
(Wednesday 19 November 2025; 01:21)
I won't allow it (112,435) by Edward from USA
Naming a boy Legendary Love is diabolical. But instead of blaming Nick, I blame the baby mamas who let him choose those hideous names.
(Wednesday 19 November 2025; 01:05)
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I won't allow it (112,431) by Edward from USA
Those are names only a narcissist could come up with. Sadly, the kids are the ones who'll have to deal with the consequences. Imagine introducing yourself: "Hi, my name is Legendary Love, my sister's name is Powerful Queen, and, just in case you're religious, my anointed little brother is named Rise Messiah." Lord, have mercy. I can understand these women having children with Nick for the financial security he provides, but letting him saddle their kids with such ridiculous names? That's the part I'll never understand.

Before his selfish attempt at creating his own "tribe", I used to defend Nick whenever people criticized or blamed him for anything. But at this point, and given his behavior, I really don't like him anymore. It's obvious he views his kids as extensions of himself, which is another classic trait of a narcissist.
(Tuesday 18 November 2025; 17:25)
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Yours (112,425) by Edward from USA
Exactly. I think Mariah hasn't pushed for it out of self-respect.
(Tuesday 18 November 2025; 02:46)
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Yours (112,418) by Edward from USA
Not really. Mariah has been far more relevant than Justin ever since the success of TEOM. If Mariah had approached RCA anytime after 2005, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have had any objections.
(Monday 17 November 2025; 04:20)
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Yours (112,410) by Edward from USA
Mariah wanted "Yours" with Justin Timberlake released as a single, but at the time he was at the peak of his solo career, and his label thought associating him with her could hurt his image. They still viewed the "Glitter" situation as a liability, so the collaboration never got the green light despite Mariah pushing for it.
(Sunday 16 November 2025; 03:51)
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Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,409) by Edward from USA
That's why I rip all my CDs in an uncompressed (lossless) format so they sound as they were intended. I carry her entire collection on my cellphone. In case there's something wrong with Internet, I can still listen to them.
(Sunday 16 November 2025; 03:40)
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Top 10 (112,406) by Edward from USA
Great news, you guys. "AIWFCIY" is predicted to crack the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, jumping from #31 to #10. We'll know for sure once the chart updates tomorrow. If it maintains this momentum, it will hit the top spot as early as the following week, fingers crossed.
(Saturday 15 November 2025; 21:46)

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