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Summertime Ball (109,398) by Jamie from UK Hahaha. (Wednesday 18 June 2025; 01:20) this is a reply to message 109,396

Summertime Ball (109,396) by Edward from USA Wait, are you telling me RuPaul's Drag Race isn't about racing cars in drag? I've been watching the wrong show with a helmet on this whole time. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 17:05)

Capital's Summer Ball (109,397) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Jajaja. Lol. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 23:26) this is a reply to message 109,391

Capital's Summer Ball (109,391) by Edward from USA One step at a time, don't push it. Mariah basically ran a marathon just walking that stage. She finally diversified the dance crew, even got herself a white guy and a couple of black hotties in the mix. Her midsection wasn't under siege for once, just squeezed into a corset that didn't make her look like she was battling demons. And let's not overlook the miracle: for the first time in years, she didn't look like she was squinting at a teleprompter or searching for her soul on the monitor. And now you expecting her to sing too? Ave María Purísima. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 03:20)

Summertime Ball (109,396) by Edward from USA Wait, are you telling me RuPaul's Drag Race isn't about racing cars in drag? I've been watching the wrong show with a helmet on this whole time. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 17:05) this is a reply to message 109,393

Summertime Ball (109,393) by Zachariah from Croatia For example - Ru Paul Drag Race. I thought it was a show about cars. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 07:36)

Summertime Ball (109,395) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter RuPaul is iconic. Mariah would be amazing on that show. They did a bunch of Mariah homages over the years. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 13:02) this is a reply to message 109,393

Summertime Ball (109,393) by Zachariah from Croatia For example - Ru Paul Drag Race. I thought it was a show about cars. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 07:36)

Release (109,394) by Bobby A from United States Sony is doing what Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande have done in the past by releasing their album's biggest song simultaneously with the album. By the way, J. Valentine did another episode of his R&B Money Podcast yesterday and he said that he got an early listen of MC16. He said that MC16 is fire and jammin. J. Valentine said that MC has something for her core audience, the young people, and a gospel record that would be the number one gospel record in the world. The gospel record has to be the song that Dorinda Clark-Cole spoke about that she and her sisters did with MC in 2023. I believe we will have an album title and release date within a couple of weeks after One Heart One Voice is released. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 10:33) this is a reply to message 109,392

Release (109,392) by Shezz from Pk So apparently Barbra has now released 3 singles from the album already. First with Hozier, second with Paul McCartney and third with Laufey. I suppose the Mariah and Ariana song (since you technically cant call it a duet) is the most anticipated and they didn’t want to release it before the album. I wonder if it will actually get the single treatment. Just 10 more days until we get to hear it. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 04:43)

Summertime Ball (109,393) by Zachariah from Croatia For example - Ru Paul Drag Race. I thought it was a show about cars. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 07:36) this is a reply to message 109,380

Summertime Ball (109,380) by Jamie from UK Gay terms? What’s that supposed to mean, do gay people not speak the same as everyone else? (Monday 16 June 2025; 18:25)

Release (109,392) by Shezz from Pk So apparently Barbra has now released 3 singles from the album already. First with Hozier, second with Paul McCartney and third with Laufey. I suppose the Mariah and Ariana song (since you technically cant call it a duet) is the most anticipated and they didn’t want to release it before the album. I wonder if it will actually get the single treatment. Just 10 more days until we get to hear it. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 04:43) this is a reply to message 109,375

Release (109,375) by Tameka walker from United states Don't Mariah, Ariadne [sic], Barbara [sic] got something coming out the 27th of June just checking. Plus I wanted to say I think that Mariah's new video is one of her best videos in a long time. (Monday 16 June 2025; 15:41)

Capital's Summer Ball (109,391) by Edward from USA One step at a time, don't push it. Mariah basically ran a marathon just walking that stage. She finally diversified the dance crew, even got herself a white guy and a couple of black hotties in the mix. Her midsection wasn't under siege for once, just squeezed into a corset that didn't make her look like she was battling demons. And let's not overlook the miracle: for the first time in years, she didn't look like she was squinting at a teleprompter or searching for her soul on the monitor. And now you expecting her to sing too? Ave María Purísima. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 03:20) this is a reply to message 109,390

Capital's Summer Ball (109,390) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain I liked it too. She was more energetic and interactive, and the performance was very consistent overall. But truth be said, everything was lipped except for a couple of notes here and there. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 00:44)

Capital's Summer Ball (109,390) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain I liked it too. She was more energetic and interactive, and the performance was very consistent overall. But truth be said, everything was lipped except for a couple of notes here and there. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 00:44) this is a reply to message 109,353

Capital's Summer Ball (109,353) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I just watched the Summer Ball, and I actually liked it a lot. Almost everything is prerecorded, but it seems like it's her current voice, it's much deeper, she can't belt, but a few high notes here and there. And funny thing is, she actually sang a few notes and frases live, and those live notes, are actually pretty good. I wish she could have the confidence to actually sing, she has to break the barrier soon. She doesn't care if it looks like she is lip synching or not, but she does it a tad bit more believable than in China. She doesn't move her muscles in her face, but at this point I'm affraid it has with botox to do, it's quite strange how emotionless her face has become. She moves a bit more freely, and I actually think her outfit looked modern, almost a bit of a image change from the gowns and the big hair. She was not tacky, it fitted her well, she seemed young, but her own age at the same time, and not desperate to be sexy. I'm quite pleased with the performance. (Monday 16 June 2025; 00:41)

Promo (109,389) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I hope Mariah does some creative promo that has wide audiences. Example when in UK she could have done the Chicken Shop Date show with Amelia. It's an awkward funny type of interview and Mariah could have really let her humor shine. I know she's doing a lot of radio interviews but got to mix it in with some popular ones. (Monday 16 June 2025; 23:57)

Spotify is the problem (109,388) by Bobby A from United States I just don't understand why these special playlist deals are even allowed to be a part of chart ranking determination. The special playlist deal really set up Sabrina Carpenter to debut at #1 on the Hot 100. It is chart manipulation to the fullest. Hopefully, Mimi will continue to rise on the Hot 100 during the next 5 weeks. I hope the remix is on the way with a high profile rapper. (Monday 16 June 2025; 23:26)

Mr Beast (109,387) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So Mr. Beast finally put the song in his story. But I mean dude at least link the song. Apparently these influencers charge an arm and a leg to post for promotions. (Monday 16 June 2025; 22:52)

Hot 100 debut (109,386) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Mariah back on the Hot 100 at 95. Congrats. She's back with a solo song so I'm happy. I hope they keep promoting for it to chart for a bit longer. Fingers crossed for a remix. (Monday 16 June 2025; 22:49)

Comments (109,385) by Bill from the UK Eddie me too. I was howling at the YouTube comments where everyone's going nuts that she walked unaided up and down the runway. I'm dead. (Monday 16 June 2025; 22:36) this is a reply to message 109,359

Comments (109,359) by Edward from USA The comments are cracking me up. Many of them about the fact she walked that whole runway by herself. I love the performance, she definitely looked more alive. (Monday 16 June 2025; 03:26)

Summertime Ball (109,384) by Bill from the UK Okay so when I saw that massive runway I was fearing for my life but God bless her she managed to pull it off. So she moved and walked unaided, has finally axed that annoying "stick finger in ear and waggle head" theatric when lipping a high note, engaged with the crowd (how sweet was little Sophia), seemed present, didn't go on about the lighting, was confident, and actually gave the type of performance you'd expect from Mariah Carey. To think a few weeks back she looked like she was about to drop down dead and now here she is like she walked out of 2008. What a turnaround. I mean sure she still lipped her way through almost everything but I can forgive that due to her actually putting in some damn effort for once. Well done. (Monday 16 June 2025; 22:34)

Summertime Ball (109,383) by MusicfanJ from Germany I thought the same. The walking up and down that huge stage, I loved it. It was like the good old days. The aliens have finally brought Mariah back. Remember the "rumour"? Lol. But seriously she looked fantastic, was interactive and the special concert was wonderful. Please more of that. That's the Mariah I've been missing. "Hero" was so heartfelt and always gets me. It reminded me of her late 90ies gigs. The setlist was great. How cool was "Type Dangerous" and the "It's Like that" version. The band and backup singers were so good too. I'm absolutely pleased while watching. (Monday 16 June 2025; 21:57) this is a reply to message 109,357

Summertime Ball (109,357) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter She got more steps on that stage than she did in years now. (Monday 16 June 2025; 01:40)

Capital (109,382) by Jamie from UK I just watched some more clips, she is giving me life again. So much more like the old Mariah we know. Emotions she is great, moving around on the stage and looks more comfortable and confident in herself. May this continue. (Monday 16 June 2025; 20:34)

Capital's Summer Ball (109,381) by Stacey from USA Agreed. It's nice to see her smiling again, enjoying the moment. I loved the Summertime Ball look. Beautiful. While the voice has changed, Mariah's talent has not. TD proves that she is capable of putting out a song with a solid video that doesn't require Emotions-like vocals to sell it. Well done, MC. (Monday 16 June 2025; 19:57) this is a reply to message 109,358

Capital's Summer Ball (109,358) by Edward from USA I don't think it's about confidence or the lack of it. Confidence alone doesn't magically produce a voice that's no longer there. At this point, it's clear she's not putting herself through that anymore. "The Voice" has always been the centerpiece, but as it's changed, her approach should too. I actually respect that she's working with whatever she has left, no more gimmicks, no wall of background vocals, no smoke and mirrors. Just as is. I think she should keep it simple and lean into the artistry that's still there. Like I said before, chart positions aren't the point anymore. What matters is the music. And right now, we've got a fresh single and a solid video, and that's good enough for me. (Monday 16 June 2025; 02:57)

Summertime Ball (109,380) by Jamie from UK Gay terms? What’s that supposed to mean, do gay people not speak the same as everyone else? (Monday 16 June 2025; 18:25) this is a reply to message 109,367

Summertime Ball (109,367) by Zachariah from Croatia Honestly, I haven't seen the rules, especially the one with all capitals. I apologize. But wouldn't be just easier to switch all capitals to small letters instead of deleting the whole word and making the author of the post to look like an idiot? It is hard enough that I am translating everything to make sure that everything is understandable (since English is not my native language) and not to mention googling gay terms so that I can keep up since I am not gay and sometimes do not understand all the references. (Monday 16 June 2025; 11:21)

Summertime Ball (109,379) by jaker20 from US Seeing Mariah walk like normal again makes me so happy. That may be the longest walk I seen her do in the last 10 years. Welcome back Mariah. (Monday 16 June 2025; 18:15)

Mariah, on fire (109,378) by Haiji from United States Sweet 16? (Monday 16 June 2025; 17:33) this is a reply to message 109,371

Mariah, on fire (109,371) by Zachariah from Croatia I think she should stick with MC16 or maybe Sweet Sweet MC16? (Monday 16 June 2025; 15:06)

Music video (109,377) by Bobby A from United States It was to show the effect that MC had on them. Notice she was on the floor too. She attracts dangerous men and their bad character traits are too much for them to bare around her. (Monday 16 June 2025; 16:20) this is a reply to message 109,374

Music video (109,374) by Carlos from Brazil I still don't understand why all the men are on the floor in pain. Were they poisoned? I feel like I miss something. Hopefully everyone rewatches to search for the clues and we gain streams. (Monday 16 June 2025; 15:39)

Music video (109,376) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I was hoping someone figured it out hahah because I still don't get it. They were writhing in pain and Mariah was laying there smiling. Like what lead to that? (Monday 16 June 2025; 15:46) this is a reply to message 109,374

Music video (109,374) by Carlos from Brazil I still don't understand why all the men are on the floor in pain. Were they poisoned? I feel like I miss something. Hopefully everyone rewatches to search for the clues and we gain streams. (Monday 16 June 2025; 15:39)

Release (109,375) by Tameka walker from United states Don't Mariah, Ariadne [sic], Barbara [sic] got something coming out the 27th of June just checking. Plus I wanted to say I think that Mariah's new video is one of her best videos in a long time. (Monday 16 June 2025; 15:41)

Music video (109,374) by Carlos from Brazil I still don't understand why all the men are on the floor in pain. Were they poisoned? I feel like I miss something. Hopefully everyone rewatches to search for the clues and we gain streams. (Monday 16 June 2025; 15:39) this is a reply to message 109,323

Music video (109,323) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So I watched it twice. My thoughts and 2 cents. - The video seems to be a mix between ILT, Boy and Slave For You. - I think Mariah looked absolutely stunning in every shot, my favourite being her "Britney" look with the black smokey eyes and the Mr. Beast scene where she looked like she's straight out of TEOM era. I love the risks she took with her looks including the red lip. She looked stunning in the silver bedazzled look to but that's her usual look. - I thought JK said the video was longer than we think? But it wasn't. Or did he mean that we'll keep pausing on the boys haha. - First high budget video after a while but I think it lacked a strong storyline or I missed it. I like the different "acts" being different men but I wish there was some context and dialogues like Honey/Heartbreaker. The CGI was a bit too much for me especially the diamond one in the first act lol. I was hoping for something more like "Boy is mine" video from Ariana. - I heard there are more cameos other than Mr Beast. Which is smart to introduce her to new audience. I hope their contracts have requirements for them to post over the next few days. I'm dead at the "I don't know him". - Why were the all laying on the floor in pain? - Why was she so stiff in the first act? I get being nervous on stage but she literally had full control here. (Sunday 15 June 2025; 00:49)

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