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Re: New album (81,403) (81,410) by Andrew from UK Great news. However, a caveat: if she has listened to what some people have been saying here and elsewhere about what she needs to do, it could be a crowning glory, despite her vocal constrictions. But if she listens to the sycophants and peddles the same old wares, surely it will not be. Something mainstream but experimental is called for, but with that signature Mariah sound. I still call for her to look to Madonna (I think, given that they are two surviving queens of the old school, the animosity may be gone and mutual respect has hopefully sprung - ageing is sometimes a positive thing in that respect). Madonna did ethereal experimental on Ray of Light and all out fun and mainstream on Confessions. An album in such a spirit could be monumental. An album that reflects upon reality, and even her ageing, would be insightful. Fingers crossed. (Friday 16 March 2018; 19:01)

Article: Me, myself, & Mariah (81,409) by Anastasia Beaverhausen from Citizen of the World People write MC off too often, discrediting her talents and her professional accomplishments. But when you think about a lot of pop and R&B artists - both Marian's [sic] contemporaries and those who have followed her - I am amazed at her strength, both personally and professionally. She has accolades naming her as the defining artist of both the '90s and '00s. However, between the hits, she endured remarkable trials in her personal life, many of which became fodder for our celebrity-crazed culture and the sadistic business model of paparrazi journalism. Many other artists have endured similar struggles, but all too often thess artists have cracked under the pressure. With the help of substance abuse and/or the unique god complex and entitlement disorder that often comes with fame, these young people have ended their careers, or even their lives. Marian [sic] has persevered through her mistakes and failures and remarkably stayed true to herself. Beginning with "Butterfly" (which is a clever metaphor for the post-divorce metamorphosis she had begun personally and professionally), we started to see Marian [sic] as she sees herself. I'm reminded of Dolly Parton, another remarkably talented singer and songwriter who began her career under the thumb of a domineering man but broke free and proved she could do anything she wanted. Like Mariah, Dolly has cultivated a public persona that all too often overshadows her talents and her humanity. People mock her and judge her, but Dolly shrugs off the shade because she is just being true to herself. She isn't some Clive Davis factory-designed pop star clone. And neither is Mariah. I love and respect them both for that. I enjoyed this article because the journalist respected Marian [sic] enough to focus on her music and her humanity rather than dig for dirt and salacious details that might sell more magazines, generate more clicks, or get more shares. The writer did not gloss over any of the shade, but he didn't make it the focus of the piece other than giving Mariah the opportunity to respond in a diplomatic and neutral environment. Therefore the readers are afforded the chance to live vicariously through the journalist and imagine they are chatting with Mariah. It's a short piece, but after finishing it, I had developed even greater respect for MC. I need a hard copy of this. [Webmaster: I think her name is "Mariah".] (Friday 16 March 2018; 18:01)

Re: Videos (81,407) (81,408) by RibbonB from USA Love that. (Friday 16 March 2018; 17:02)

Re: Videos (81,405) (81,407) by Edward from USA Nick is immature. Mariah is... well, among donkeys and rabbits, big ears shouldn't be cause for arguments and jealousy. (Friday 16 March 2018; 16:45)

Allen Stone / new project (81,406) by RibbonB from USA So thanks to the updated American Idol, I am now aware of this great singer songwriter. He has such a good take on new soul with old influences. He could be a real good collaborator with Mariah. Here is hoping she HSS the right tone to her project along with done inspired music and lyrics. I only have one major concern about the tone or theme she selects, but hoping for the best. (Friday 16 March 2018; 16:32)

Re: Videos (81,393) (81,405) by B from USA Nick's so immature and so insecure. He's much better off when he doesn't speak. (Friday 16 March 2018; 15:18)

Re: Videos (81,396) (81,404) by Special K from USA Lol my nephew (who is 16 years old) wears Uggs and he looks very fly and fashionable in them. Hey, if you have confidence and great personal style you can make the ugliest piece of clothing look hot and yes Migrate should have been a single. Roc keep on rocking them Uggs. (Friday 16 March 2018; 00:29)

New album (81,403) by Tameka walker from United states I have been waiting so long for a new Mariah Carey album. I am so pleased to hear this news. Mariah can have success because she is working with Jay Z and Roc Nation. I am so ready for Mariah to shut up her critics. Cheers toast bravo to MC. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 23:59)

Re: New album (81,401) (81,402) by Licia from USA I'm glad the new team is helping to inspire her. I'm always hoping for the best. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 23:29)

New album (81,401) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) A new album is definitely coming, her nephew Shawn said that he went to spend some time with her recently and did not see her once because she has been in the studio working on a new album. He also stated she is in a very good place and is very excited being around her new team and creating. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 21:57)

New album (81,400) by RibbonB from USA Shawn keeps teasing new album on his twitter. I am hopeful for new music. I hope it sounds good and resonates well with fans. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 21:10)

Re: Videos (81,390) (81,399) by Andrew from UK Does a good parent mock his young son's footwear online (ostensibly because it's too feminine)? Nick is a [censored]. He broke because other people mocked him for not being the "man" of the relationship. Well, boohoo for him. And I have little sympathy for him because Mariah's career was soaring until she got with him. Then she practically gave up. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 19:09)

New album title (81,398) by Lara from Middle East It will be named "The Emancipation From Stella". (Thursday 15 March 2018; 15:24)

Re: Packer (81,395) (81,397) by MusicfanJ from Germany That's true. Who wouldn't leave if Stella and the circus is around? It's very frightening. I was frightened just to look at the pics at that time. Reminds me how good it is that she is gone with her clan. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 11:51)

Re: Videos (81,390) (81,396) by Licia from USA Edward come through with the good word. I'd like to add along with Migrate being a single, that Uggs are ugly no matter who wears them. Girl or boy just throw them all away. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 03:03)

Re: Packer (81,392) (81,395) by Licia from USA It wasn't going to work with him because I don't feel she really loved him. She might have liked him, but I didn't see love. I said the same thing about Packer and the kids in the beginning, but people got mad at me. Lol. In my opinion I don't think he wants someone more submissive. I think it was all the extra stuff going on around her that turned him away. Of course he was aware she's a superstar, but I'm sure he wasn't thinking that he'd hardly ever get alone time with his woman because she has to bring her traveling circus every time and everywhere. Imagine trying to have an intimate moment with your boo and Stella is sitting right there staring and taking pics. That's frightening. Lol. (Thursday 15 March 2018; 02:56)

Re: Videos (81,390) (81,394) by MusicfanJ from Germany Hi Edward, I think a lot of the lambily like Nick Cannon. I always thought Mariah and him look like a nice, sweet couple. She was always smiling and seemed very happy. Nobody will ever know the true reasons why it didn't last, it's private so everyone is just speculating including me. It's great that the kids have loving parents. I just don't like how he spoke in the past in some interviews about Mariah. There was one interview I won't repeat what exactly he said, but it was nothing a gentleman would say and tell the public. And I don't believe he had no chance to do right. Family should always be first, not the tv jobs. Let the people talk. He knew that she's one of the most famous singers in the world. Not easy, for any man. There are so many examples where the women were more famous and more powerful which lead to problems: Arthur Miller/Marylin Monroe, Richard Burton/Liz Tyler, Bobby Brown/Whitney Houston just to name a few. It has nothing to do with the skin colour or nationality. Like you have mentioned even a billionaire like James Packer couldn't handle it. I leave this topic that Mariah is no saint but Nick is also not only the almighty/Mr. Incredible ok? (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 23:15)

Re: Videos (81,390) (81,393) by Lila from United States "Nick is a good parent and that makes people crazy, it makes them angry that he's not just what they expected him to be. He's present in his kids lives and that's what matters." Besides his color, I definitely think this is what's setting off a lot of fans with these videos. I don't think most care about Nick teasing Rocky about his boots. Looking around at most of the negative comments, it seems to me that they really have this idea in their head of Mariah as a single parent or that For Hire is the kid's father and he's helping to raise the kids. No lie. A loser whose living off of their mother's money, that's who they think should be a father figure to them. To them, since Nick doesn't post a lot of pictures or videos with the kids, he's not with them, especially since he, and I know this is a sin, works. The vids that Nick has put up look to be across at least two days in a row, so they most likely stayed the night and these are so soon after his being with the kids at the Aquarium; it's bursting their bubble. So, now that their illusion that Nick is never around is damaged, they have to latch onto something else. And at the end of the day, Nick isn't crazy about Rocky's Uggs but he looks to have the right to choose what he wears seeing as he's worn them more than once in Nick's presence. That's all that matters. And looking at the vids, he didn't care about his dad's jokes nor took them seriously. He obviously has more humor and fortitude than many grown adults. (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 22:55)

Packer (81,392) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Being realistic Packer was not going to last because to be honest the kids didn't really seem to connect with him, also Packer even though he had more money he was not going to be able to handle the extras and also MC's the entity was going to be a problem. Besides that I think that James would rather be with someone who is more submissive. On another note Mariah is human just like the rest of us, she is entitled to make mistakes just like we do, it's just her mistakes and missteps are magnified because of her who she is, and the weight her name carries. We have all made mistakes in relationships it's just ours are not on display for the world to see the way Mariah's are. (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 22:36)

Re: Videos (81,390) (81,391) by RibbonB from USA Edward, can we give hugs with our thumbs up? Preach. (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 21:29)

Re: Videos (81,379) (81,390) by Edward from USA It takes two to tango, yet it seems to be that Nick was dancing the tango by himself, Mariah was just a damsel in distress who at that time only had slept with the equivalent 2.5 fingers worth of men, not even the equivalent of a complete Mary Poppins, "Hair Mariah full of Grace". She was done wrong by this black, thirsty, womanizer, big mouth, player man. We must say that when a black man doesn't have a job, he's a bad black man. When a black man has multiple jobs, he's also a bad black man. When he's a good parent regardless whether he's married to his baby mamas, he's also a bad black man. Some people are so full of shit/crap they should have three toilets in their house. Make a man feel emasculated and let's see how many minutes your marriage is going to last. They were destined to fail. Nick overworked his ass off trying to prove people wrong, yet it was never enough. And he cracked like any man would have. Nick is a good parent and that makes people crazy, it makes them angry that he's not just what they expected him to be. He's present in his kids lives and that's what matters, minus the pressure of being labeled all sorts of stuff just for being Mr. Carey. I'm happy for him and for his kids. Not even Shrek could deal with Mariah and her entourage, but I guess he was just another bad man. JD was responsible for demise of MIAM and Migrate should've been a single. (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 21:08)

Re: "My All" (Divas Live) (81,383) (81,389) by MusicfanJ from Germany Love it too, it's a legendary concert. I watched it on tv, was it 98? I still have it on a VHS cassette. I feel old haha. Since then I love it. I totally agree, she was rocking the stage, a true diva. Everything was on point. The other divas/singers were great too. Good times. (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 21:06)

Re: Videos (81,384) (81,388) by RibbonB from USA I think Nick was a good choice and he helped her in a lot of ways. But Mimi has shown poor choice in male friends for years. I see nothing different in the paid one on staff now. When that story ends "cue the violins and violas", to quote the eloquent miss Janelle Monae from "Django Jane". (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 20:58)

Re: Being honest (81,385) (81,387) by RibbonB from USA I agree, but did he actually say they aren't manly? I just see it as teasing, which in excess is not cool though. It's sort of like why Mimi let Roc use a binky until dang near puberty, even though Nick hated it. Mimi joked about that during the marriage and we kept seeing that thing during the divorce. Where co parenting stalls I suppose. But yeah both parents did things, some of which made me SMH. (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 20:50)

Re: Videos (81,378) (81,386) by Bill from the UK Nick was a marriage, with children. Damizza was an ill advised fling. I think MC respects Nick's permanent position in her life, and that of their children, to not write a low rent diss song in the style of Thirsty about the father of her children. During the writing of MIAM, Mariah and Nick were married, and the album notes state how much she treasures her family. People over analysed everything in those songs once the divorce was public, but that album was in the works for years don't forget. Tom Fords, @-ing MC on Insta were all things Damizza was doing after they split, posting pictures of them and so on. Not sure if you've read Damizza's book, but he has a chapter about Mariah ("Don't Forget About Us") which is really interesting. (Wednesday 14 March 2018; 19:45)

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