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Right to dream / 2018 anniversary version (81,793) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yesterday I discovered this version of "Right to dream". It's not official but I think the ones who did that version did a great job. That orchestra feeling is very nice. To listen to the lyrics without a tear is hard. I know she wrote it for the movie, which is also so emotional and intense. Great road movie. What do you think about this new version? (Thursday 12 April 2018; 18:31)

Re: Stumbled on this (81,787) (81,792) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yeah, that's MC. I was listening to this song today too. I love her rare songs. A compilation with all her "hidden" songs and unreleased ones would still be a dream. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 17:59)

Re: Mental health and current team (81,783) (81,791) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm well aware of everything you said, but I still stand by my post. His words weren't twisted, he was out to defame her possibly since she cut him off for whatever reason. Him going to the press and spilling on her mental issue was not his story to tell. Also him trying to take jabs at her didn't end there, he came for her later making it look like she's heartless and selfish for not helping Allison out financially. Just because he helped her years back does not mean Mariah has to continuously support them. I'm sure she paid her dues. He has just been using his sister's name to get paid. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 17:17)

Re: Andrew's negatvity everyday (81,782 (81,790) by Andrew from UK Robert-Anthony, if you are spoiling for a hug, dude, we can hug it out. Straight-man-crotch-apart-chest-bump-back-slap or gay-gay-full-body-squeeze? In all the years I have posted here I don't think anyone has offered me a hug. "Dear Diary, after years and years of wishing..." You made me smile, anyhow. Enjoy your day. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 14:53)

Re: Mariah Carey (81,775) (81,789) by Tijl from Belgium Your piece is absolutely true and I couldn't agree more. Despite I do not always agree with Andrew I do respect and admire his poignant opinions. However, as you mentioned in your statement, trop c'est trop. On the upper side of life. I am so proud of Mariah as a human being and I am proud of the love we are sending her as the Lambily. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 14:50)

Re: The chasm (81,780) (81,788) by Andrew from UK I see the lambs are bleating about my "negativity". But I could say anything here and the response would be the same. I did not say Mariah is really being dishonest, I simply question where this is supposed to lead. Evidently if you don't fall at Mariah's feet and cry about her bravery you are a "hater" which is the usual response to opinions that are contrary to positions of virtue-signalling, blind adherence. If Mariah needs to take mood stabilisers and that works for her then great. I am pleased for her. However, this will not turn everything around for her if she continues on the path she has been on. I spoke with someone yesterday from this board who suggested that this may be a counterpoint in her career, that it spells a complete change in her attitude, her music and so on, perhaps reviving her career and fortunes. Despite my post suggesting that there is a possibility that this probably will not happen, I do actually wish it would. I think it's possible, though, that someone at RocNation has levelled with her and told her that all the nonsense has to stop. If this revelation is part of that process then great. If it is a cynical PR move, I think she will regret it in the long run. Cheers for your post anyway. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 14:48)

Stumbled on this (81,787) by Terna from Nigeria This is definitely Mariah. Damn that hook's kinda fire. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 14:44)

Re: Andrew's negatvity everyday (81,784) (81,786) by Sheila from United States He is the most miserable lamb, why do you even read his trash? (Thursday 12 April 2018; 14:23)

Re: Andrew's negatvity everyday (81,782) (81,785) by Victoria from USA Why are you still reading what he says? It's so easy just to skip past him. He's a troll. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 13:48)

Re: Andrew's negatvity everyday (81,782) (81,784) by G.G. from USA The better, more important question is, why does the webmaster allow it? (Thursday 12 April 2018; 13:21)

Re: Mental health and current team (81,762) (81,783) by THE TRUTH from USA You clearly have not been an MC fan through the entire course of her career or you would know better. He did speak out about her struggle with her disease and abuse of alcohol and meds but those were prescription meds of course the press twisted much of what he said. She had no greater support than her brother who had her back all the way up til a few short years ago in fact if you look at the timing, things started downhill after her second breakdown once she married Nickelodeon. I know they haven't spoken since he moved to Italy in 2012. Sad how her team sanitized eliminating all mention of his paying for her early demos, introducing her to Gavin, Ben Marguiles, Billy Idol, Nona Hendryx, Seymour Stein, and anyone else he thought could help her career. Don't hate, celebrate. Stella's strategy to foil MC has been turned on its ear by Mariah's announcement and everyone in and out of her camp is stoked. I bet her brother is very happy for her as well. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 06:43)

Andrew's negatvity everyday (81,782) by Bobby A from United States To Andrew: Why are you so negative about every aspect of Mariah's life and career and everybody else on MCA? Are you a real fan or a fake fan bringing us all down with your style of negativity? I am proud of Mariah for her honesty. It is not easy dealing with any type of illness and especially if you are a celebrity with a mental illness. Nobody is perfect. We are all human beings full of imperfections and shortcomings. Sometimes when we get older we learn to take care of ourselves and not worry about what everybody else thinks. I am at that point right now in my life. She has reached that point in her life. Mariah's music helped me get through some rough bumps in my life. Give her a break, dude. And cheer up for us all. Your negative comments are so nerve racking. Maybe you just need a hug and someone to tell you it is okay, Andrew and I got you. I hope you get that hug and come around soon. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 05:44)

A time for love (81,781) by Brad from USA It's her story and none of us is to refute it. Remember the words of "Languishing". Let the best within each of us offer love and support to a woman who has given each of us so much in our own personal ways. No matter what tomorrow holds, the feats achieved are never erased. They occurred and were a benchmark of our time. Praise be to God that the day exists and that He will see fit to bring each of us our needs and some measure of the wants we hope for. May He shine for her as well in her needs and hopes of what the next day can bring. Be well. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 04:18)

Re: The chasm (81,773) (81,780) by Haiji Toro from USA Hello Andrew, hope you're doing well in life. I'd like to share my opinions about your post and the article about it. I see why you feel the way you do about MC coming out with her dealing with bi-polar disorder. Please don't get me wrong, I consider myself a big, almost obsessed fan of hers, but I'm very aware of details in personality. I'm no mental health expert, but I have noticed throughout her career, how she tends to make comments regarding something negative she's dealing with at that moment or in her past. I do also feel, that, with that being said, those personality traits don't invalidate what she's been through. Whether it was real or not, it's her reality. It's really up to us if and how we want to take from it, not her. I do think that as any type of public figure, they should attain the responsibility to promote good health and well-being, but none of us are perfect, we "ef-up", and hopefully learn from it. The fact that she came out with this, whether it's 100% true, a cry for attention, or just a tasteless PR move, these are my thoughts on that. First, I'd like to state that I'm also proud of her because I've gone through similar things in my life, that she's spoken about going through in hers, and somehow, her speaking about it and me being a fan, helped or saved my life at that moment. Before her, I never thought anyone could ever understand me for who I truly was, but her music and interviews spoke to me as if they were designed specifically for me lol. I believe she's being honest, because I believe that her team is helping her immensely with cleaning up her life and starting her new journey. In order to release ourselves from any or all toxicity, we must face them head on. If indeed, it's a cry for attention, which this time I don't believe it is, that sounds more like a PR move from her team, maybe with assurance that it's all for good. I personally don't agree with that type of mood, but I'm sure you've heard or read about how deceiving the music industry could get, especially to make bank. You know what they say, "All publicity is good publicity." I would hope that's not the case though. (My apologies for the lengthy opinion.) Just read the latest posts on this messageboard. Look how it's affected us. She reminded us that we don't have to bottle our feelings nor our pains inside. I personally can talk forever about my pains and struggles (as you can see lol), but just reading these posts about personal struggles/mental health let's me know that I'm not alone in this and gives me hope of overcoming them. One last thing, I do believe we are all different, from one extreme to another. There are people that easily fall apart, become weak, or just give up, and those that fight full force. Some of us bottle it up and some say it like it comes to mind. We all have to face struggles. It's how we deal with them, that shows its outcome. I do also believe that when someone attains the trait of speaking so freely, their way of dealing with issues may become easier for them than for others and probably would have a different outlook and misunderstand those that react in the opposite way, almost comes off negative or disheartening. I hope you understood what I'm trying to say with all this. Just know that it's in no way coming from a negative place. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 02:59)

Just as I thought (81,779) by G.G. from USA Everyone has nice things to say about Mariah sharing her struggles, and of course the one bitter lemon on this board has something negative to say. Shocking. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 02:58)

Re: The chasm (81,773) (81,778) by Morgan from United States You're [censored] terrible. I had to create an account just to post that. Carry on. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 02:56)

An ode to Mariah's bravery (81,777) by Richard from USA As a fan, I am so proud of Mariah for seeking help, finding peace, and speaking her truth. As a mental health provider, I am so proud of her for openly engaging in mental health advocacy. I wrote a brief article on it on my blog here that you all may enjoy. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 02:13)

Incredible (81,776) by Anthony Basco from Cardiff, Wales I hate that the word "genius" is so easily bandied around these days, but I have to say, I do think Mariah is a genius when it comes to music. She has a talent for music, she can hear things that don't exist and had the ability to bring that to life, she does things with her vocals which are so unique and inimitable that my only conclusion is, musically, the woman is a genius. Even in some of her less popular music, there are glimpses of this ability at play. Mariah songs are like symphonies unto themselves at times, and I for one am so glad I am alive at a time when a true musical genius has given the world her music. And on a side note, people of genius are usually bat shit crazy, and that's no bad thing. To all the "crazy" folks out there, keep shining, you are amazing and there is no shame from being anything other than the "norm". (Thursday 12 April 2018; 01:23)

Mariah Carey (81,775) by Anthony Basco from Cardiff, Wales Firstly, I'd like to start this message with a huge burst of pride that I feel for Mariah sharing this with the world, knowing full well so many will say horrid things, will say "See. I knew it." And so much more that I can't comprehend. I don't have the small mind of a bigot, so I don't know, but I know she will face this, and so many will laugh at her, but she has done this regardless. I am so proud, of you, Mariah. My heart bursts with pride. I love you. I'm glad to see so much love and support for our girl here. But, secondly, and I hate to address it, but I have to. Andrew. Yes, dear Andrew. You prompt another to post about you. Really, why? A healthy dose of cynicism is healthy in the western world where even a fart is praised and criticism is seen as the devil, but Andrew, can't you just lay off? I often times agree with some of your less popular opinions, just as often disagree, however, this time I had to respond. I understand what you say, and I would never vilify like so many are quick to do to you, but for once, can't you replace those jaded glasses with, if not rose-tinted, colourless ones? This is one of the world's actual living legends, baring her soul for the world to once again pick apart, and you can't even see the tremendous good for what it is? I do understand what you're saying, but for the woman who has always held the diva rep and supposedly laughed off the vitriol sprouted at her, this was by no means an easy thing to reveal. She will be ridiculed by cretins endlessly for this, and yet she chose to do it. For once, just try and open your eyes to a view outside of your own. You come across as a very intelligent man, but sadly, your intelligence and reasoning are oft times used to ridicule and belittle others, and I don't see what you gain from this. Having a voice is something we should all have, but you use yours at times as a vicious weapon, and what you see as right or sense is often just, I don't know, nasty. It is nasty. I don't want to seem I am attacking you, I appreciate your contribution here and what I think of you doesn't matter but I think you are a good person. You just sometimes seem to be unable to see the beauty and the good in the world, and I think that is very sad. Not in a pathetic way, in a I genuinely find it sad kinda way. Be happy, everyone, and once again, I am so, so proud of you Mariah, and I love you more today than I have in my twenty years of fandom. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 01:14)

Cheers to you (81,774) by Special K from USA Like others have already stated, I'm very proud of Mariah for revealing to the world that she is bi polar. I'm not really surprised though. The signs were there. I just feel real bad as a fan knowing Mariah didn't feel comfortable enough to let us know. Especially when she flying high during TEOM era. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 00:35)

The chasm (81,773) by Andrew from UK So Mariah has periods of mild high and lows and takes mood stabilisers. This is not groundbreaking and the gushing about a "new Mariah" is way over the top. Perhaps I will change my mind but at the moment I cannot help but think that this another cynical move on her part. Why is she always portrayed as a victim in life, the long embattled sufferer? It never, ever marries with her public persona and this may be another cynical miscalculation. If it is intended to reverse public animosity toward her, it will surely only work if accompanied by a new, respectful, non-diva attitude. However, the chasm between what Mariah says and what Mariah does has long been deep and vast. (Thursday 12 April 2018; 00:10)

People Magazine (81,772) by Will from England I'm so proud of Mariah. When I saw the post on Instagram, I gasped so loudly in class that many people asked what had happened. There aren't enough words to say how happy I am that she's revealed this side to her, that I think she would have taken to her grave if given the chance. The new team is building her confidence and letting her reveal so much about herself, that has been holding her back in so many ways. I also love how they styled her for this shoot: the simple black dress, no engagement ring in sight, her signature butterfly ring, and simple makeup. It's just perfect. Whatever Stella thought she had on Mariah, clearly underestimated her resilience and strength. This team is doing so well in repairing her image and career, and has made more progress in these few months, than everything she has been through since E=MC2. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 23:32)

Re: Next step (81,768) (81,771) by RibbonB from USA Is there really anything yo admit there though? The voice is an instrument that changes over time, but whatever. I'm just so happy for this major step from her. There is supposed to be more to the People story when it hits news stands. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 22:16)

God bless her (81,770) by Marissa from USA I decided to check Mariah's Instagram today even though I know she's been kinda MIA lately. I open it up and the first thing I see is the People cover discussing bipolar disorder. I was so shocked that before I clicked on it I thought she was posting it to slam it as gossip or a lie and warn people not to believe it. I just couldn't imagine Mariah being willing to admit that. I'm so proud of her for telling the truth. It was very obvious for years, but I think people just wrote her off as a crazy, unreasonable diva who's always doing the most for no reason. Now so many things make more sense. I really admire her bravery to cut ties with her toxic team, get to a more stable place in life and finally reveal the truth. Hopefully this will open doors for a new blessed, prosperous chapter in her life. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 21:59)

Proud, bi-polar openness (81,769) by Matty from Vancouver Canada So proud of Miss Mimi for opening up about her long battle with bi-polar. Good for her. She's struggled privately out in the complete open for years, I am so happy that our emancipated butterfly can now live publicly in her true reality. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 21:45)

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