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Old concerts and old music (107,026) by TJ from Norway
Sadly I guess you're right. I really hate that she's so concerned about how she looks. She is so much more beautiful when she doesn't.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 21:56)
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Mariah, Anita Baker and Lauryn Hill (107,025) by BFF from United States
I think Mariah had counted on movies as a secondary (or even primary) career and source of income when she initially conceived "Glitter". That way she wouldn't need to do full studio albums and touring all the time and could diversify the way Jennifer Lopez has. I know how a lot of Mariah fans feel about her, but Lopez has done pretty well with the actress/singer/dancer model. She's not great at either singing or acting, but she has certainly made a great living off of both.

Mariah doesn't really have a backup after singing, recording, etc. She appeared in other films, but she never really dedicated much time to the craft of acting after "Glitter".
(Monday 29 July 2024; 21:54)
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Mariah, Anita Baker and Lauryn Hill (107,024) by Edward from USA
She thought she would have a huge tax break so she started popping out kids as if they were popcorn. By the time baby #6 was born, she realized her math wasn't mathin and she ended up owing $1.8 million in back taxes. She thought another baby would save her, but Nick Cannon made change her mind. Later she moved to Indiana and now shows up late to all her shows.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 21:25)
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Mariah, Anita Baker and Lauryn Hill (107,023) by BFF from United States
Lauryn isn't late. She's just waiting "until the energy is right". That's also why she has only released one studio album. The energy just hasn't been right since 1998. That's also why she didn't pay $1.8 million in taxes between 2005 and 2007. The IRS' energy just wasn't right.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 20:32)
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Mariah, Anita Baker and Lauryn Hill (107,022) by Jamie from UK
Well I doubt she's broke but you gotta keep the money coming in. Music doesn't make as much money anymore so touring is the only way now.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 20:29)
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Mariah, Anita Baker and Lauryn Hill (107,021) by Randy from USA
I have to wonder what kind of financial status these artists are in because they clearly don't want to tour. Even Michael Jackson said he hated touring. But for Mariah, who looks stunning this go round, it's clear she doesn't want to sing. At least not outside of a studio. Nor does she want to be on stage. The acronym MC has turned into Model Checked-out. All rehearsals are hair, makeup and wardrobe. Now I know everyone says she's worth $250 million+ but that doesn't translate to cash on hand. And she has to pay for upkeep on the NYC apartment, the rental in LA, the stylist, hairdresser, makeup artist (whom I'm sure aren't allowed other clients). Does she own a jet or lease one? She's probably in need of money to keep up this lifestyle and should start stripping it down. She has 500 hours of beauty school. Do your own hair and make up. Stay in hotels when you have work in LA. Fly commercial first class. Hold your own umbrella. Anita was awful on tour and Lauryn is late to every show. I know they probably need money but MC, like what is the reason to keep this up? And don't say to be with your fans. She could do book signings, conference appearances and guest stints on The Talk or start lives on TikTok or Instagram if it was to be with us.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 17:12)
Old concerts and old music (107,020) by MusicfanJ from Germany
Good idea TJ. I will do this. I love "If it's over". And I do miss the old Mariah so much. The humble one. She was so adoreable like Edward and Jamie already said. It almost hurts, almost too much. Lol. The humble, sweet and natural Mariah is the reason I became a fan. It was not just the voice (the most beautiful I've ever heard) but the combination with her sweet, magical aura. Cool, smart and a litlle shy but always giving her heart and soul to the music. The best.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 14:11)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,019) by Bobby A from United States
I apologize for being negative this time. I just noticed that MC does not sing like before even during the Memoirs era. When I say she can't sing anymore, I don't mean she can't do some great vocal stacking or background vocals. I am referring to the fact that MC does not sing like we have heard her sing in the past. MC can still sing.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 12:53)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,018) by Shezz from Pk
Zachariah, the adlibs she is doing are live - rest of it is something she has recorded for her live shows, raw unprocessed vocals that don't sound like studio versions so they seem more live and believable.

To the average listener they are very believable. Once you see / hear the recordings of more shows you will see how they all sound exactly the same.

I don't know if it is lack of confidence or if her voice does not have the stamina to sing 12-15 songs anymore. Which is why I'm still excited for MC16 - pieced together or controlled environments or one song at a time in her studio, she can still pull it off.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 10:36)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,017) by Zachariah from Croatia
I really don't like your negative attitude all the time regarding her voice. I listened the same thing and it is live. I don't know why you keep saying that she can't sing anymore. So annoying.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 08:40)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,016) by Shezz from Pk
I am sure if we know, they all know. I want to believe it is not just laziness and that there are legitimate issues - voice and otherwise.
I don't think she will ever discuss them even after she retires. I don't think she owes anybody any explanations - would I like to know? Of course. But it's never happening.

Whatever started happening with her voice in the 90s went into over drive after 2020. I still remember the energy and passion she still had when I watched her Caution tour (compared to 2024).

What she can do is hire a better stylist at least for the shows. There are clearly still tons of people who are willing to pay for her concerts - good for them and good for her. I don't watch any concert videos anymore.

So Roe is an Olivia Rodrigo fan.

I'm still waiting patiently for MC16, I know she will deliver.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 07:03)
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Old concerts and old music (107,015) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States
This would be her best bet. She won't do it, however. She is so preoccupied with perfection that she won't release footage that has a certain angle or off note. I'm still surprised she released the Tatoo club 1990 show to streaming. I'm convinced she has at least some footage from all of her tours, but she won't release it. Same with Whitney's estate.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 03:27)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,014) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States
This type of sycophancy is dangerous and unhinged.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 03:23)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,013) by SM from Citizen of the World
Everything I have seen on X looks live. What songs did she lip so I can watch them.
(Monday 29 July 2024; 00:58)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,012) by Bobby A from United States
I was thinking again today while I was standing in the grocery checkout line. I just wonder is it common knowledge among MC's colleagues, label executives, and radio programmers that Mariah Carey can't sing anymore. I thought about that because MC doesn't receive any offers for duets, movie songs, or TV performances anymore. Her last collaborations have been rap hooks and a JD favor for another artist. I am really worried about what MC's career will look like in 2030. That would be 40 years in the music business at 61 years old. Maybe an announcement of MC16 will be her last album and it will be a double album. That would be a great prelude something new in the TV entertainment and cosmetics industry.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 23:57)
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Old concerts and old music (107,011) by TJ from Norway
I hope that Mariah can release her old concerts on YouTube or DVD (or something) someday soon. There must be a lot of material somewhere. I know she was supposed to release a DVD from her CB gig in Paris. That was a good show. And what about the Music Box tour? What I've seen on YouTube is amazing. And I do need the other version of AIYM. Where did the vault go? Her alternative rock album? I would rather get that music instead of more slow "RnB". If there's new music it would be interesting with other genres, or maybe old hits from the 50's or 60's and even older. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and many more.

And you all should listen to If it's Over today. The album version, SNL or some other live performance, just to remember what she used to be. I love that song. Always and forever.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 23:26)
Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,010) by Jamie from UK
Yeah I think everyone misses the old Mariah, she was so cool.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 22:25)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,009) by Jamie from UK
No but I still stand by what I said. She needs to sort herself out.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 22:24)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,008) by Edward from USA
She's never going to do that as long as she's milking the cow because she would have to admit to the gimmicks and incessant lipping. I was telling Randy the other day that I miss the old Mariah, the passionate one. She was so adorable when she was humble. But somewhere along the way, she lost herself in her diva persona, which alienated much of her fanbase too.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 22:18)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,007) by Edward from USA
Dear Jamie, I hope you didn't take my post seriously. I was just playing the role of a blindly devoted dumb yass queen fan. Those are some of the ridiculous excuses that some people like to post here. We're supposed support Mariah and her with our coins and not have a say because she is Mariah Carey. The fact that she doesn't even seem to care is disrespectful to those of us who have been there with her through thick and thin.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 21:57)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,006) by Jamie from UK
As long as Mariah is putting out music and standing on that stage she owes everyone everything. If she isn't bothered then go and live off your back catalogue. But she is still putting herself out there, so she should be giving 100%. Celine has children also and I don't see her giving half hearted performances. When Mariah came on to the scene she was so passionate, would screw her face up on stage as long as she hit those notes and didn't care what she looked like. Now it's a case of if I look good nothing else matters. As I've said in previous posts she changed personality from 2001 and it's progressively got worse. Now I don't think even Mariah knows who she is. She needs to strip it all back get to know herself again, drop the diva act and concentrate on being an artist with passion again. And if she can't do that then step down and stop taking peoples money. Celine this weekend has proven she is a true artist, her craft is so important to her and she works at it to ensure it never falters. I don't listen to Think Twice and think where is that woman now I miss her. But I do when I listen to say Can't Let Go and that is sad. I never ever thought I would be saying these things ever. Mariah was phenomenal her voice and her whole persona was intoxicating. And as a dedicated fan I want to know what happened and I know I'm not the only one.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 21:18)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,005) by Brandon from USA
I'm getting really frustrated with MC and these performances where she is giving nothing, no facial expression, no emotion, no movement, no live singing, just nothing. She does look good but there's more to performing than just hair and make up. If she's not fit to perform due to her physical or mental health or the voice is just not working, she should take some time away and get herself together like Celine did. Then she should come back when she is 100% ready. I admire Celine's discipline, dedication to her craft and passion for performing that MC clearly lacks. I want the best for MC but it's as if she doesn't care which is disheartening as a fan.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 19:55)
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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,004) by Edward from USA
Mariah doesn't owe anyone anything. If she chooses to stand there and lip-sync poorly, it's up to her devoted fans if they want to pay for it and pretend she's singing. She has two young children who need her full attention, and she doesn't have time for extensive rehearsals. Caring for her babies is demanding, so don't be so judgmental. It's clear she doesn't care much, so why should you? She wants her money now, and there's nothing wrong with that. Has it occurred to you that maybe Mariah is just preserving her voice so she can still hum when she's 58? As real fans, you should buy multiple tickets and celebrate her now that she can at least still walk on stage and smile. Leave your negativity at the door, please.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 18:59)
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1996 Olympics (107,003) by Tevin from USA
I was only 2 years old during this Olympics, but did Mariah play any part (made any appearance) in or at the Olympics?
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 18:51)
Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,002) by Bobby A from United States
Right. I noticed that too. How did her career get to this point? I am tempted to write an unauthorized book titled, "The Tragic Loss of Mariah Carey's Voice". I believe the loss of her voice is more than vocal cord nodules or her breathiness singing style. There was something that happened to her voice from 1995-1998 that she never recovered from and over the years it progressively got worse. Fast forward to 2020 and her vocal problems became painfully evident with every live performance that she didn't use a backing track.

I am sure the problem that she is having in the studio recording MC16 is that she can't sing the different parts to her satisfaction to honestly say she is happy with the final track.
(Sunday 28 July 2024; 17:24)
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