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Re: Professional footage of NYE rehearsal (80,253) (80,259) by Andrew from UK So Mariah lipped the rehearsal but sang live on the night? Lmfao. You and your kind are not of this Earth. Tis time the mothership returned to take you back. (Friday 5 January 2018; 16:45)

Article: Mariah's tea disaster is the hottest meme of 2018 so far (80,258) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Even early last year I probably would have not been pleased to see a headline like this, as it seemed like such a downgrade for Mariah's relevance to have gone from "diva extraordinaire" to "meme queen". But now, I couldn't care less if she's better known for her meme-inspiring antics than her singing or music. Beyond the fact that it does keep her in the news somehow, it also makes her more special than a lot of her contemporaries. She really is the only meme-able legacy act these days. Seriously. It doesn't matter what she's in - an interview, a live performance, a concert - she really (inadvertently) does and says a lot of meme-worthy stuff. Not JLo, Britney or even Madonna is able to do that these days. It may seem shallow, but that further proves her relevance. Whether most people are genuinely interested in her or just rooting for her to eff up or say something diva-ish, the point is that people are talking. I'd take that over indifference any day. Even if the music comes second or third in the conversation. I can't count how many times I've seen a Mariah meme on social media and in comments sections. And in the age of social media, as fleeting as it is, it still makes you a lot more memorable, relatable even. (Friday 5 January 2018; 09:54)

Industry backing (80,257) by Matty from Vancouver Canada In my eyes, the most exciting thing for Mariah in 2018 is that the entertainment and media industries finally have her back again. Between the Golden Globe nomination, now being on the short list for the Oscar noms, to the praise and applause she's been getting all over the place from major news outlets to talk shows for her NYE perforce in Time Square. It's been a long time since she's had full blow industry push, and it's great to see. (Friday 5 January 2018; 03:35)

Re: Professional footage of NYE rehearsal (80,253) (80,256) by SM from Citizen of the World Thank you. Next topic (Thursday 4 January 2018; 22:24)

Re: Andy (80,255) by Anonymous from Oh Andrew, stop it, you're making me blush plus people will start talking haha. Thanks for the shoutout and the touching compliments my dear however I'm far from looking like 90's Mariah, or even remotely close to Mariah at all right now. During the festive season and honeymoon I have ate and drank my entire body weight and enjoyed every second of it. You seemed even nicer in person, I'm just glad this website has brought me to you and others. Don't get me wrong your comments at times have made me shudder but I'm glad I can contact you directly to air things out as well as get to know just how lovely you are as well as funny. I admire your vocabulary, sense of humour and consideration. Even offering to forfeit your ticket so that my husband could attend with me instead plus offering to take us to the concert and back was really sweet of you. I'm so glad you went in the end to see your idol, yes Mariah annoys you but overall you can't fight the feeling of how damn awsome she can be. I know you sang your little heart out in the high heavens (crap high seats - I booked through Honey B Fly as well) at the concert lol. I hope we get to meet properly this year with may be a few lambs in tow too. You made me laugh so much last year, thanks for putting a smile on my face. I can't find your email address but you can reach me on cvjade07@aol.com. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 20:42)

Re: Article: Oscars 2018: Could Mariah Carey win for "The Star"? (80,251) (80,254) by Hilton from USA Yaaaaassssss. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 19:30)

Re: Professional footage of NYE rehearsal (80,250) (80,253) by Hilton from USA Who cares? This is like beating a dead horse. A track was used during rehearsal. That doesn't mean it was also used live. Let it go already. I swear this is really absurd. Lots of artists use backing tracks. Some more than others. We know she uses them. Next topic, please. I agree, I think she did sing totally live and just used the track for rehersal. Give credit where it's due. All this nit picking is over the top. Let Mariah live, damn. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 19:13)

Re: Always Be My Baby 100 million views (80,244) (80,252) by MusicfanJ from Germany I've been streaming it a lot today as well. It's one of my favorites and I agree the remix is great too. One wrote, better than watching Miley twerkling. I had to laugh so hard. But it's so true. I also watched some clips from MSG Daydream concert and "My All" off "Around the world". I'm not only impressed by her singing (of course it's the best for me), but her aura back than was really so magical and one of a kind. Mariah still has it, and I her for still being there and spreading "some love". It's needed in this world. Mariah keep shining. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 16:46)

Article: Oscars 2018: Could Mariah Carey win for "The Star"? (80,251) by Sheila from United States Get that Oscar Mariah. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 16:39)

Re: Professional footage of NYE rehearsal (80,248) (80,250) by Chicago Lamb from USA I thought that might be the case, but during the rehearsal she really wasn't singing, just sort of mouthing the words. It was very much a scratch vocal. I'd bet $ and say she did sing 100% live for the actual performance. We all know she could sing the song and its high notes. Lets give her some credit. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 15:38)

Re: NYE (80,247) (80,249) by Matt from Australia Please don't ever change Andrew. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 05:28)

Professional footage of NYE rehearsal (80,248) by Daniel from Brazil I've found this. It's a professional footage of her rehearsal on NYE. It does seem that she used playback for the high notes on Hero. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 01:28)

Re: NYE (80,246) (80,247) by Andrew from UK I actully meant to put Edina. "Eddie Eddie Eddie" is what Patsy says to Edina in Absolutely Fabulous. That's why I say it. You're quite tightly strung. Best we leave it there. I wont insult you back. It would be too easy, buddy. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 01:03)

Re: NYE (80,243) (80,246) by Edward from USA I don't mind a joke and I'm not that sensitive either, but last time I checked my name was Edward no Edwina. I've never called you a name other than Andrew or Drew as you've called me Eddie. If that's being too sensitive or whining, then I am sensitive. Even if I were gay, I would still be a man. You tend to confuse being honest and straightforward with being a full blow [censored], and those are clearly two different things. My last post about this. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 00:18)

Re: Golden Globes next, will she perform? Or Oscars? (80,236) (80,245) by Robby from Chicago USA The Star is included in the shortlist; Oscars 2018, Academy Reveals Best Original Song Shortlist (6th from the bottom). (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 22:54)

Re: Always Be My Baby 100 million views (80,238) (80,244) by Bill from the UK I love this post because you have said everything I could ever want to say and I agree completely. When the song was released in the UK, I remember going into Woolworths every Monday after school (it was playing on the radio but I never knew when the official release date was in those days). I gasped when I saw the cover when the single finally hit the shelves. Mariah in the hat looked so beautiful. I loved that we had the "rap remixes" on one CD, and the "club remixes" on the other (with another beautiful cover shot). I was disappointed when I learned a few years later about Slipping Away and how it never saw its way across the pond, but I was grateful to get all those brilliant remixes. I shall play those singles on my iPod on my way to and from work tomorrow to commemorate the 100m views. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 21:59)

Re: NYE (80,242) (80,243) by Andrew from UK Ah I used to think it was banter. Now I see what you're about. No bother. I won't refer to you again buddy. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 21:21)

Re: NYE (80,240) (80,242) by Edward from USA Sad to be you, Andrew. I guess most of us can agree on that, have you noticed? And I won't call you Andrewla because even as a woman you would still suck. Truly yours, Edwina. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 20:59)

Re: Thank you Eric (80,224) (80,241) by Andrew from UK Forgot to shout out to the beautiful Jade for selling me her tickets to the O2. What a rotten boy I be. For everyone's info, Jade is actually even nicer than she seems to be on here and does shockingly look like 90's Mariah in real life. So 90's Mariah isn't gone forever. Sucks to be you Eddie. Jade, Randy and everyone else I talked to through whatsapp: I changed my number and lost all my contacts (through total incompetence). Email me your numbers so I can add you again. Much love. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 20:43)

Re: NYE (80,226) (80,240) by Andrew from UK "[W]hat remains is good enough for me when she put the effort and show us that she still cares." I like this sentence and sentiment. I would add the caveat that what remains must also not be substandard. Nobody is asking for the 90's. Ironically, it's only people that say "90's Mariah is gone, girlfriend" that bring the subject up. Effort and passion are key. But so, too, is quality. Just a thought, Edwina. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 20:36)

Re: Ratings is proof she is a draw (80,237) (80,239) by Andrew from UK Mariah was a ratings draw only because last year she was humilatingly caught out on the intention to lip sync, with prerecord playing that she couldnt hear. It was her Mimi Vanilli moment, if you will. It is disingenuous, at best, to infer that people tuned in because they love Mariah Carey. Everyone watched to see if the humiliation would be repeated. Thankfully, not. But these views will not translate into single or album purchases unless Mariah drops her dreary formula and starts recording relevant music again. Vocal histrionics are no longer needed or indeed wanted. Unforgettable proves both points. Alas, I think Mariah will use 2018 to further cash in at the ticket offices, both as a greatest hits touring artist and a Christmas gimmick. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 20:31)

Always Be My Baby 100 million views (80,238) by enwar00 from usa ABMB just hit 100 million Vevo views, becoming the second video from Daydream to do so. IMO this has become her most played song on the radio as time has gone by, at least where I live, and it seems to be a favorite in general. I think it has to do with the simple, carefree, feel good nature of it. One can also argue this was Mariah at the height of her popularity. I personally love the Mr. Dupri mix over the original, which may be my favorite Mariah remix of all time. I love the David Morales Always Club Mix as well, which I had to buy on 12" vinyl because they didn't release it otherwise in the U.S. I didn't even own a record player so I had to use someone's to dub it. I'm grateful almost 20 years later someone from MCA gave me an import CD with the dance mixes. The video is simple and cute and Mariah herself directed it. Again I prefer the video for the Mr. Dupri mix, which is where the cover artwork came from. And who could forget the legendary B-side Slipping Away. I'm sure it's the nostalgia, but that era seems hip and unique and classy and innocent and magical. Love listening to these songs and mixes right now as I type this and reminisce. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 20:29)

Ratings is proof she is a draw (80,237) by jaker20 from US The tv promos leading to the show, and throughout the night it was about Mariah's name. People tuned in for her. So studio's and Mariah's team should take note of this and use that high awareness to come up with something great this year. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 18:34)

Re: Golden Globes next, will she perform? Or Oscars? (80,235) (80,236) by jaker20 from US Mariah should definitely perform at the Golden Globes because sadly she's not getting that Oscar nom. Her song wasn't on the shortlist released last month. But I don't know if Golden Globes even have singing performances. If they do, she definitely should. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 18:28)

Golden Globes next, will she perform? Or Oscars? (80,235) by Sheila from United States If Mariah is nominated for an Oscar she will not perform at the Globes, so lets wait and see. 2018 is going extremely well for Mariah. (Wednesday 3 January 2018; 11:45)

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