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Influence - Dem Teens (106,364) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Dem Babies are now older than Mariah haha. The way Mariah raised these kids is honestly really beautiful. She is a massive diva but Monroe and Rocky both seem like very normal kids of their age. I love that she's letting them have a normal childhood as much as they can. It'll be interesting to see if they influence her. They already do in some ways because that's how she connected with Ariana, Marshmello, the Kardashians, etc.
(Tuesday 7 May 2024; 18:10)


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Met Gala (106,363) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

You are correct, not only did she never attend the Met Gala, she also never featured on the cover of Vogue. The latter surprises me more because even though Mariah hasn't consistently been a fashion trendsetter, she has been iconic in more ways than one and I've seen people with less accolades be on the cover multiple times. I would have imagined she would have been on the cover either during her 90s peak or her TEOM/Einstein era. As for the Met Gala, how attendance works is it's $75k per person ticket or you can book a whole table for $350k plus Anna needs to approve the guest. Mariah is usually smart with her money so maybe she never wanted to shell out so much? Also what frequently happens is the designer buys the whole table and picks celebs to go with them, so I'm surprised Donatella and D&G never took her since they're such good friends. Alaia and Karl too. Lastly I think Mariah might feel like the Met is too much pressure for her. She does often feel insecure of being photographed in an angle she can't control and the Met is the biggest red carpet of them all so she might not feel up to the pressure that comes with walking that carpet. She isn't the only A lister never to attend though - Britney, Brad, Angelina, Meryl Streep, Ryan Gosling, Jen Aniston etc also never attended. I always wanted to see her on the Met carpet really taking chances but honestly I've come to terms with her not attending especially with now it just including random people like instagrammers and TikTokers. I still hope to see her on Vogue and other major magazines like Forbes and Time.
(Tuesday 7 May 2024; 18:07)


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Influence - Dem Teens (106,362) by Matty from Vancouver Canada

Now that Dem Babies are officially Dem Teens (which blows my mind), I wonder if they'll have an influence on Mariah evolving her sound to a new youthful sound and experimental direction? Especially now that Monroe is showing an interest in [music] and hangs out with North West. Monroe, North and Blu Ivy will rule the world one day.

(Tuesday 7 May 2024; 15:34)

Met Gala (106,361) by Shezz from Pk

I wonder if they have ever invited her to the event. I'm sure at some point they must have. She might not be the most fashion forward but she is a huge star. Maybe they stopped inviting her after she showed no interest?

Interestingly enough I don't think she has ever been on the cover of Vogue. 1994 was a feature not the cover, that's all that comes to mind. I wouldn't be surprised if Anna Wintour is not a big fan hence no cover or met gala?

Mimi L - this is your department. Enlighten us.

(Tuesday 7 May 2024; 14:37)


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Adressed to Infinity haters (106,360) by Stacey from USA

I'm glad people like Infinity. For me? It's a hard no. Ugh.

(Tuesday 7 May 2024; 03:54)


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Met Gala (106,359) by Brandon from USA

I wonder why MC skips the Met Gala every year. It's definitely a who's who place to be. MC is so beautiful that if she were paired with a stylish and innovative designer and stylist (and stepped outside of her predictable comfort zone) she would shut the red carpet down. I know MC isn't in to high fashion like that but I would love to see her there.
(Tuesday 7 May 2024; 02:57)

Bring back the DJ Clue remixes (106,358) by Robert-Anthony from United States

I am sitting here adding the Heartbreaker remix to my workout playlist. One of her best non JD remixes that she has ever released. R&B radio played the remix more than the original. MC should take one of Drake's songs and sample it. It would really get a lot urban radio programmer's attention for sure. By the way, are you following the Drake and Kendrick Lamar rap battle going on right now? We got tracks #8 and #9 from Kendrick Lamar and Drake yesterday. It is very comical these two grown men are playing the dozens by releasing diss tracks everyday. I think this is all a publicity stunt to announce a truce between two with a collaboration album.

(Monday 6 May 2024; 22:56)

After AI (106,357) by RJJ12 from USA

The AI stuff usually sounds horrible but this one really sounds like her. She probably had something to do with the original vocal arrangement on top of writing the song. I didn't really care for it before but with hearing how she might sound on it, I really like it. I hope we get a Rarities 2 where she adds songs she wrote for other artists.
(Monday 6 May 2024; 20:27)

Adressed to Infinity haters (106,356) by Zachariah from Croatia

The video. The video is dumb and cheap. Immediately ruins the song for me.
(Monday 6 May 2024; 07:52)


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Growing trend of R&B artists (106,355) by Robert-Anthony from United States

There seems to be a growing trend among R&B artists who are not releasing albums anymore after a decade of hit albums. MC has joined Rihanna, Trey Songz, SWV, En Vogue, Tamar Braxton, Keyshia Cole, Donnell Jones Maxwell, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Jennifer Hudson, and Joe in this club. There are many reasons why they are not releasing albums anymore. It makes me wonder if R&B airplay will continue to remain only on the Urban AC charts for many years to come. Rising neo-soul artists like Sir, Lucky Daye and Mahalia will never have major success on the pop charts like those artists who paved the way for them 20 years.

(Monday 6 May 2024; 06:01)

Inspiration for MC (106,354) by Lainsky from Philippines

Last week, I saw this video from Vanessa William's latest release Legs (Keep on Dancin'). She's 61 and can still sing and dance like in her 90's career. She was already popular back then when Mariah was in her third year of success. Perhaps she and this music video can inspire our MC performance-wise in her live concerts and on releasing her next album single. Besides, Vanessa said something nice to her when Virgin Records dropped her just like that.

(Monday 6 May 2024; 05:06)

#2s (106,353) by BFF from United States

"The concept of this video is I have a tan line on my butt." - Mariah on the "Loverboy" video.

(Sunday 5 May 2024; 13:05)


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What is MC going to release this year? (106,352) by Robert-Anthony from United States

Last year, we got the Honey remixes on gold vinyl, It's A Wrap vinyl, and Music Box 30th anniversary CD and vinyl. She has to release something, right?

(Saturday 4 May 2024; 22:33)

CD physical releases are not selling anymore (106,351) by Luke from United Kingdom

I think it's obviously part to do with everything being digital now but also CD's just aren't aesthetically pleasing lol. Like a vinyl collection can look nice on display like books do, but CD's in their plastic casing just look gross. CD's are more convenient though for collectors I guess as not everyone is going to want to splash out on a record player.
(Saturday 4 May 2024; 20:46)


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Adressed to Infinity haters (106,350) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I actually like the verses of Infinity. I thought it was clever, funny and fresh. But it's the chorus that kinda kills it for me and is hard to sing along to. That's what takes the song out for me. But the music, the funny lyrics and all were good. It's definitely not her worst song.
(Saturday 4 May 2024; 15:50)


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#2s (106,349) by Randy from USA

Thanks for that. There were some surprises for me as well. I Believe I Can Fly, Can't Nobody Hold Me Down and a few others I thought went to number one. You know I had to go watch the 2000s number 2s so I could see Loverboy and Shake It Off Tee Hee.
(Saturday 4 May 2024; 15:43)


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CD physical releases are not selling anymore (106,348) by Robert-Anthony from United States

I went to my least favorite Target store yesterday after work to buy Dua Lipa's Radical Optinism. And of course, they couldn't find 1 of the 4 copies it said they had on their website. So while I waited for the team member to look in the back, the Swifty display was packed full on a main aisle endcap. I thought to myself that consumers just don't buy CDs anymore. I noticed last summer that Target cut back on their CD selection. They have even stopped their Target exclusive compilation CDs like the iHeart Radio Ball one from 2013. I wouldn't be surprised if they stop selling CDs like Best Buy. However, vinyl is still hot as ever at the small independent record shops. I have a couple in Austin that I buy from that are staying opened because of vinyl.

(Saturday 4 May 2024; 14:52)

#2s (106,347) by BFF from United States

All #2 hits from the 1990s. Some really great songs on the list. I'm pretty surprised that Brian McKnight's "Back at One" never went to #1. Ditto for LeAnn Rimes' "How Do I Live". Both were huge when they were released.
(Saturday 4 May 2024; 14:27)


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#2s (106,346) by Robert-Anthony from United States

Culture Club had a couple of #2s with Do You Really Want To Hurt Me and Time (Clock of the Heart).

(Saturday 4 May 2024; 09:39)


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Adressed to Infinity haters (106,345) by Robert-Anthony from United States

The comical lyrics caught a lot of fans off guard. The corny like fritos lyric was not what we were used to from MC who taught us new vocabulary with every new song.

(Saturday 4 May 2024; 08:35)


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Adressed to Infinity haters (106,344) by RL from USA

Agreed. It's not her best song, but I don't understand why that song is loathed so much. As a track it's fine, nothing triggering in terms of hate of an artist's work.
(Saturday 4 May 2024; 06:16)


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#2s (106,343) by Randy from USA

Just to change up the air a bit. Yall know I'm a big chart junkie. Mariah is still the queen of #1. It always amazes me the songs that miss #1. Mariah has four #2s in her catalogue. Can't Let Go, Endless Love, Loverboy and Shake It Off. Some of my favorite songs by other artists are #2s. En Vogue never had a number one but all three of the first singles from their albums were #2s. Hold On, My Lovin (Never Gonna Get It), Don't Let Go (Love). Other #2s I regularly play Jewel You Were Meant For Me, Deborah Cox's Nobody's Supposed To Be Here, Whitney Houston ft Faith and Kelly Price Heartbreak Hotel, Madonna's Frozen, Material Girl and Express Yourself. Destiny's Child Survivor, Toni Braxton's He Wasn't Man Enough. Weird fact: Missy Elliot's Work It spent 10 weeks at #2 without ever hitting the top spot.
(Saturday 4 May 2024; 02:29)

Adressed to Infinity haters (106,342) by Matty from Vancouver Canada

This is specially addressed to the Infinity haters. Can you explain to me what you dislike? It went to #82 on Billboard, it was well reviewed but critics, and the orchestration what brilliant. I'm curious why people that hate it, dislike it? My only personal grip is that the orchestration is so hopeful, and the lyrics are diss.
(Friday 3 May 2024; 23:51)

Autocue (106,341) by Stacey from USA

Welcome back, my friend. It's so funny. No she doesn't have Alzheimer's. Good grief. I was watching some videos teachers at my school made for incoming students. No script. Enough said, lol. If I were Mariah, I'd have a script too.
(Friday 3 May 2024; 22:08)


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Roc & Roe (106,340) by Lady B from USA

I can't believe it's been 13 years. Wonderful to see them so happy and growing up happy and healthy.
(Friday 3 May 2024; 01:38)


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