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About Jamie from UK: Mariah fan since 1990, favourite album is Music Box, Favourite song is Can't Let Go.

Vegas residency (111,268) by Jamie from UK Haha I know, imagine she comes out with full on 1994 vocals and shuts everyone up. Somehow I think we're a bit late in the day for live vocals now, which is sad but it's where we're at I guess. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 15:50) this is a reply to message 111,264

Vegas residency (111,264) by Edward from USA Jamie, you've set yourself up for a "I really hope she sings live this time, just so we can finally shut you up". I got one of those from Zachariah, and it was awesome. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 14:50)

Vegas residency (111,258) by Jamie from UK Because she’s been doing it for years and more so recently. But if she sings live then bonus but highly doubt it (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 11:43) this is a reply to message 111,257

Vegas residency (111,257) by Zachariah from Croatia How do you know that? (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 10:24)

Vegas residency (111,256) by Jamie from UK Her voice can definitely handle it as she won't be singing live unfortunately. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 09:39) this is a reply to message 111,246

Vegas residency (111,246) by Giovanni from USA I'm seeing on social media many fans being worried about Mariah's schedule and health. Not so much as what's going on with her medically but her being over worked. Can her voice handle it? I have noticed that she sounds her best during the holidays especially during her Christmas shows. I really would like to know does she rest more and has extra tea? I don't think she'll have any problems selling tickets so I hope she delivers and puts on a good show. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 20:15)

Mariah's priorities (111,232) by Jamie from UK Hey Stacey, I hope [you're] well? I've just been on UK iTunes and it's showing explicit here for that track. Interesting though the album didn't show up if I just typed Mariah Carey in search bar. Now I had to put in the full album title too for it to show up on search. I wonder if she's gonna edit it but highly doubt it. I can only wish she would take that word out, it's completely unnecessary. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 10:22) this is a reply to message 111,224

Mariah's priorities (111,224) by Stacey from USA I've broken my own rule and listened to the HFIA snippet multiple times. The sh$% word is so unnecessary. The album doesn't have the warning, explicit lyrics like MIAM did. I think it may be edited on the album version but allowed on the digital single. But man, I am loving those lyrics. So deep. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 03:36)

Mariah in Brazil (111,230) by Jamie from UK Yeah very true Ed, I suspect you're probably right. With addiction comes denial. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 08:33) this is a reply to message 111,216

Mariah in Brazil (111,216) by Edward from USA What if her situation isn't about something out of her control, but rather something she's actually choosing to engage in? If that's the case, she'd never tell. (Monday 15 September 2025; 21:40)

More noticeable restriction (111,211) by Jamie from UK I just saw this. Watch as she walks along, there is definitely something up with her mobility. You can see her legs struggle to move and she has to grab someone’s hand. Let me know your thoughts. (Monday 15 September 2025; 18:25)

Brazil concert (111,210) by Jamie from UK I wouldn't be surprised. It's sad how some of the stars go this way. (Monday 15 September 2025; 17:11) this is a reply to message 111,208

Brazil concert (111,208) by BFF from United States There were claims being made in 2018/19 by Stella and the others who brought lawsuits that Mariah was recreationally using THC, prescription medications, and alcohol on a regular basis. Based on footage from the reality TV show, we can already confirm the alcohol and THC. Antidepressants and mood stabilizers aren't generally used recreationally, but anti-anxiety (Valium, Xanax) and pain medications (oxycontin, codeine) definitely are. This discussion makes me wonder if the divorce from Nick was a trigger or if perhaps the divorce happened as a result of whatever has been happening behind the scenes. (Monday 15 September 2025; 16:52)

Brazil concert (111,205) by Jamie from UK Yes I'm inclined to believe that too, in Ebony reports about the time she thought [Prince], [Whitney] and Michael all dead at the time were coming for dinner. Whilst this might be a fabrication she was most definitely hospitalized in 2016 for 7 weeks. It also reports she refused to take her meds again when she returned home. She's most likely self medicating and this is the result. She's has been more coherent than this post her initial breakdown in 2001. Yeah at times she's been whacky too but it now seems there's no period of her coming across coherent and alert which makes me believe she isn't compliant with her medication like she was earlier on. (Monday 15 September 2025; 16:21) this is a reply to message 111,203

Brazil concert (111,203) by BFF from United States That is definitely a good point. Maybe she became dependent on pain medication after the injury in 2013. It could be a situation much like Lisa Marie Presley, Prince, etc. where a legitimate injury or pain management situation transitioned into dependence. And that would be on top of the psychiatric medication she has purportedly been taking. It sounds like the Brazil concert went really poorly, but the pattern has been ongoing for 10+ years with things really deteriorating when she started performing again after COVID (around 2022/23). If the issue is dependence on prescription medication, I don't think we will hear about it unless she has an incident like those involving Prince, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson. We were probably pretty close to hearing something when she was hospitalized in 2016, but she PRed that by "revealing" the bipolar diagnosis and mental health issues diagnosed in 2001 which we already knew about. As much as Stella cheapened her image in that period, I do believe some of the claims that Stella and others made in those now-dismissed lawsuits from that period. (Monday 15 September 2025; 15:54)

Brazil concert (111,204) by Jamie from UK It seems everyone was right. She only defrosts on 11/1 and then she becomes 25 again and Christmas themed (well I thought she 25 was back then). You're right, she never was a dancer but she had stage presence. Come on Mariah, you're only 56 not 156. Clearly something is wrong like we all keep saying. (Monday 15 September 2025; 16:08) this is a reply to message 111,201

Brazil concert (111,201) by T from USA Mariah has been looking at the monitor ever since 2013 when she went viral for forgetting the lyrics on tour to WBT. Something happened after her fall and broken shoulder. I always suspected they gave her some serious pain killer stuff to keep her going as she is a business that just cannot turn off the lights especially in the middle of promoting an album. Maybe she got hooked on something like opioids? Maybe she still has the addiction and that is why she is being moved from spot to spot by Michael Richardson. He was also moving her around in the same fashion in 2000/2001 when she was carrying around that pink Hello Kitty boom box. We all remember how the end of 2001 went. I wonder how it will end this time. (Monday 15 September 2025; 15:08)

Mariah in Brazil (111,197) by Jamie from UK Yeah I agree Bill. I think at this point she would actually get more sympathy from the general public if she was just honest with them. So what if she’s got something, no one cares and would actually warm to her for being open and honest. (Monday 15 September 2025; 10:55) this is a reply to message 111,195

Mariah in Brazil (111,195) by Bill from the UK Shame to read this, but this has been Mariah's standard for a long time (except the concert in the UK, not sure what happened there or why she suddenly was "Mariah" again). The bad press and reviews will all come to a stop if she simply lets everybody know what the problem is. Medication? Fine. A bad back? Fine. An auto-immune disease? Fine. Everyone loves her and no one would think of her any differently, in fact, people like me would shut up and let her get on with it, as right now she just comes across as doing the bare minimum and in it for the money (which may also be the case). But, I know Mariah, and I know she has been dealing with something that started showing as early as the E=MC2 days, but has got progressively worse and worse, to the point where it is up there in neon flashing lights and still we sit here blaming it on high heels and nerves and nodules. (Monday 15 September 2025; 10:12)

I'll be listening before hearing other people's opinions (111,194) by Jamie from UK That looks much better. Does anyone have a copy of You Don't Know What To Do without the rap? I can't find mine. (Monday 15 September 2025; 10:05) this is a reply to message 111,192

I'll be listening before hearing other people's opinions (111,192) by Bill from the UK Here's my version of MIAM that I playlisted, rather than the actual album: 1. Make It Look Good 2. Beautiful 3. You Don't Know What to Do 4. You're Mine (Eternal) 5. Cry. 6. Faded 7. Dedicated 8. Almost Home 9. Mesmerised* 10. Triumphant (Get 'Em) 11. The Art of Letting Go *I know it's not strictly from the era, but I think it fits. I trimmed all the filler and weak tracks out, especially One More Try and Heavenly, as they are so Frankensteined they don't even sound like her. (Monday 15 September 2025; 09:59)

Here for it all (111,193) by Jamie from UK Yeah I only listened once for that reason. It's the only song listed with an explicit rating next to it thankfully. (Monday 15 September 2025; 10:01) this is a reply to message 111,186

Here for it all (111,186) by Stacey from USA Same. I don't understand the need to swear. Never have. I listened to the clip once, lol. I am doing my best not to listen to any clips until the album drops. I have never been successful. (Monday 15 September 2025; 03:46)

I'll be listening before hearing other people's opinions (111,191) by Jamie from UK I love Triumphant, it’s a great song. She looks amazing in the video. And that vintage throwback remix is fantastic (Monday 15 September 2025; 09:56) this is a reply to message 111,181

I'll be listening before hearing other people's opinions (111,181) by Edward from USA Definitely a missed opportunity. In my humble opinion, "Triumphant" was stronger than a lot of tracks on MIAM and deserved a spot on the album, yet it wasn't even included as a bonus track. When it first dropped, people complained that Mariah sounded like a guest on her own song, but then she came back with those incredible remixes that proved her voice was still very much there. I still jam to them today. I'm sure there are more gems from that era sitting in the vault, and when they finally see the light of day, we'll all be in for a surprise. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 21:01)

Here for it all (111,178) by Jamie from UK Loving the new clip of [Here for it all]. Sounds like a great song. Not sure why she had to swear in it but other than that it sounds like a quality song with current vocals. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 19:08)

2065 (111,089) by Jamie from UK Haha here's Mariah still doing the best she can with what she got in 2065. (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 14:03)

Help me there’s stairs (111,071) by Jamie from UK I thought the same Ed, if you can't carry it off don't bother. Somebody on a pair of stilts could manage those stairs better. I think the time has come for slip on sketchers. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:49) this is a reply to message 111,065

Help me there’s stairs (111,065) by Edward from USA Jamie, what I don't get is why Mariah puts herself in those sky-high heels when she knows people will drag her for not moving. She could easily wear something more comfortable. Did you see the height of those heels? I don't see the point of wearing heels if you can't gracefully rock them. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 17:11)

Help me there’s stairs (111,059) by Jamie from UK Yeah it's become a bit of a joke on social media about her not moving. People shouldn't really joke about it if they don't know what's. I guess being honest would shut them down but like you said she isn't going to do that. 26th can't come quick enough. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 13:23) this is a reply to message 111,058

Help me there’s stairs (111,058) by Shezz from Pk Yes it has been obvious for a while that she does have some issues but she's not open like Celine to discuss her issues with the media or public and I guess we have to respect that. She was never a great performer but she did used to physically do the best with what she got from running around stage to her crazy hand movements even when she was lip syncing. I appreciate that she still is putting in all the effort with this new era and album. She still has the music in her even though she can't put on a show like she used to or give interviews like she used to. Makes me sad when lambs rip her apart for not moving enough or having low energy. I get that they just want her to be the best that they know she can be but anyone who has followed her closely in the last 10 years should know that she's obviously not doing it on purpose. Her stylist is another matter now. 17 days to go (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 12:48)

Baby if you give it to me (111,057) by Jamie from UK Saw this too. Must be from after the show. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 11:14)

Help me there’s stairs (111,056) by Jamie from UK So I just saw this clip. It's clear she has movement issues that Ari is aware of too. Possibly a balance issue? I get she's got heels on but it's not the first time she's worn them. Definitely something going on. But well done Mariah on finally getting your Moonman (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 11:07)

Penny Ford - I lose control (110,935) by Jamie from UK Great informative post Bill. (Thursday 4 September 2025; 13:17) this is a reply to message 110,918

Penny Ford - I lose control (110,918) by Bill from the UK I Lose Control is amazing and a long time ago an "AI" edit was floating, but it got embargoed to the point that people thought it was actually Mariah's demo, as it included high notes and ad libs not in the Penny version. It sounded incredible and every day I curse myself for not downloading a copy when I had the chance. It was originally intended as Mariah's launch single, according to rumours. Everyone loved it but Mariah couldn't stand it, saying it was "stupid" and a "cheesy little uptempo ditty that I hated so much". This is why I think she never worked with NMW again, as she also didn't enjoy the "I Don't Wanna Cry" experience either, saying she wouldn't have titled the song that and that it went in a different direction to what she envisaged (more "Careless Whisper" vibe originally). In the liner notes for the debut album, she thanks her then-manager Don Ienner "for not making me 'lose control'". Apparently he was the only one who had her back around not including the song on the album at all, let alone it being the lead single, and advocated with Mariah for "Vision of Love" instead. Walden had reached out to Carey saying he still had the master tape for if she wanted to include it on The Rarities, but she never got back to him. I wonder how differently things would have panned out? A one hit wonder? A no hit wonder? The mind boggles. (Wednesday 3 September 2025; 17:52)

Kai Cenat's stream (110,909) by Jamie from UK Wow yes, she's really comfortable and confident again. (Wednesday 3 September 2025; 13:08) this is a reply to message 110,906

Kai Cenat's stream (110,906) by Lighty from China Might be the the most vibrant Mariah I've seen in a very long while. (Wednesday 3 September 2025; 12:57)

Penny Ford - I lose control (110,908) by Jamie from UK Yep new that. (Wednesday 3 September 2025; 13:06) this is a reply to message 110,905

Penny Ford - I lose control (110,905) by Billy from Greece How many of you are aware that Mariah and Narada Michael Walden are the writers of this? (Wednesday 3 September 2025; 12:30)

Super Bowl (110,868) by Jamie from UK Wow never knew it was that early. I wonder why? (Sunday 31 August 2025; 20:36) this is a reply to message 110,849

Super Bowl (110,849) by Bill from the UK Mariah started lip syncing in 1994, towards the end of the year. The first I can remember is Without You at a Christmas special of Top of the Pops, then it was just downhill from that point on. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 14:53)

Favorite ballads list while we wait (110,867) by Jamie from UK My Sony OG Vision of Love Love Takes Time Can't Let Go Till the End of Time Just To Hold You Once Again All I've Ever Wanted O Holy Night Miss You Most (at Christmas Time) I am Free Looking In My All Whenever You Call Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) Petals (Sunday 31 August 2025; 20:34) this is a reply to message 110,851

Favorite ballads list while we wait (110,851) by Bill from the UK I'll limit this to two per album: Vision of Love Vanishing And You Don't Remember Till the End of Time Anytime You Need a Friend Everything Fades Away O Holy Night Miss You Most (at Christmas Time) Open Arms Looking In My All Whenever You Call After Tonight Petals That'll do for now. Keeping it to the OG Sony run. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 14:58)

Favorite ballads list while we wait (110,866) by Jamie from UK Noooooo the Mariah version off MC is the best. Never liked the video version though. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 20:27) this is a reply to message 110,854

Favorite ballads list while we wait (110,854) by TJ from Norway O Holy Night? Maybe the Celine version, but Mariah's? I would never put that one in the box of ballads. Except that the list is OG approved. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 15:43)

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