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About Tijl from Belgium: Enchanted by Mariah ever since 'Butterfly' dem Gucci heels in the pool!!!

Biography (77,632) by Tijl from Belgium Wouldn't it be great if Mariah dropped the smoke and mirrors and co-wrote her life story? So much of her life has been discussed in the media with nobody knowing the truth. It might redeem her as the true star she once was if the public got an insight in her struggle to the top, the difficulties of her childhood and the bleak reality of being a young woman in showbusiness fighting for her creative and personal freedom. She is at the perfect age for such a publication if taken on by a professional team. Nothing demands more respect than acknowledging one's mistakes in life and coming out with the honest truth. It would be the perfect tool to accompany a final comeback. Unfortunately with the current team the book will most likely be written by Mishka. (Tuesday 1 August 2017; 20:29)

Re: Butterfly (77,023) (77,025) by Tijl from Belgium Twenty years later it still sounds as refreshing as the morning dew on the petals of a sunflower. My all time favorite. Forever and ever. (Tuesday 11 July 2017; 00:41)

Re: Being controlled by a sociopath? (76,530) (76,538) by Tijl from Belgium Bliss, it is great to meet you via this messageboard and to share our stories. I wish you'll find eternal bliss with someone who really deserves you. (Thursday 22 June 2017; 14:25)

Re: Being controlled by a sociopath? (76,496) (76,503) by Tijl from Belgium Honestly you might not be far from the truth. Mariah is a very emotional and fragile human being which makes her the perfect victim for leeches and sociopaths to crave on her energy, her connections and her wealth. Personally I do not think she is a narcissist herself be what is called a "codependent" personality. A psychological term that reffers to people who get easily attracted by narcissists and sociopaths. Codependents are often creative and emotional people but suffer from low self-esteem and often feel unworthy in comparison to others. Early on in her career Mariah stated that as a child "being famous" would validate her existence. Add the very tumultuous childhood as a biracial child in the '70s combined with her insecurities as a young woman and the bigger picture falls into place. Her biggest challenge is to stand up to these vampiric creatures but unfortunately she is blinded by their typical demeanour of pretending to be confidants and protectors. Sociopaths do not care for anybody but themselves and will isolate their victims from their natural surroundings and friends or family. (Bye bye to the old team and let's move to LA? Anybody.) They will further nurture the insecurities of the victim so eventually that person will give over and become completely depended on the sociopath. The end result is horrifying as the victim will be squeezed from all purity and energy until completely drained and left behind. Mariah is at a very dangerous stage in her life from which a return is almost impossible because she will not allow anything bad being said about Stella. This further distances her from anybody who wants to save her. For anybody questioning my rather extensive reply. Trust me. I am not making anything up. I have unfortunately been in a relationship with a sociopath and decided to leave on time. But the damage takes a long time to heal. I really hope Mariah can escape from this. Tommy might have been too controlling but Stella is utterly demonic. (Wednesday 21 June 2017; 18:54)

Re: Glitter era vs now (76,437) (76,467) by Tijl from Belgium The saga and the drama of the Glitter era was about an enormously succesful popstar facing the reality of being a human being. This "era" is about a delusional diva not facing reality at all. (Tuesday 20 June 2017; 20:21)

The lack of style (76,128) by Tijl from Belgium Mimi's current fashion choices just scream middle-aged woman in denial. Her looks are ugly, tacky and unworthy for somebody with her status, as a legendary popstar and a mother. To define them as "trailer trash chic" would be an understatement. Even her stage outfits always turn out be from the latest porn collections. What is the problem with finding a proper stylist who has the right connections? The answer: Mariah has burned so many bridges over the years. With people in the music business and in the fashion world, I really doubt if there is one major fashion designer nowadays who would agree to endorse Mariah. Her creative approach to the clothes she borrowes from designer labels is not just an urban legend. Mariah is well known for demanding the stylists on the set of photoshoots to simply "shorten" (read: cutting off 10 inches or more with a pair of scissors) outrageously expensive haute couture that needs to be returned at the end of the day. If there ever will be a comeback it has to be a reinvention of her as a songstress and with a new image. She is beautiful and she can truly radiate stardom but she has to face the facts. Céline Dion at the Billboard Awards was a great styling job. Her gown was absolutely fabulous, very high fashion with her makeup and hair on point. I would love to see Mariah with a feisty stylish bob. At a certain age very long tresses are just a no-go for every woman. Stage outfits from Ralph&Russo, Balmain or Tom Ford that screams sophistication and class yet is sexy. With simple outfits during the day. The styling during the AI era was bang on and she looked freakin' gorgeous all through the episodes. What do you guys think? Is she in denial or is just nobody telling her the truth? (Thursday 8 June 2017; 18:05)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey on a shopping spree in Beverly Hills (76,119) (76,125) by Tijl from Belgium I guess it's more about living up to her diva persona than not being able to walk in/on her heels. Stiletto moments dahling. (Thursday 8 June 2017; 17:05)

Re: Why a beauty shop? (75,788) (75,829) by Tijl from Belgium Unfortunately it will become a shortlived experience. Mariah unfortunately has no credibility when it comes to fashion and beauty. Yes, there have been the collections with MAC and the perfumes are selling well (in the US that is). However she is hardly ever mentioned as a style icon because she isn't one. Her heyday as a potential fashionista ran in the 90's during the Butterfly era. Remember the Gucci ensembles? These days her look has become tacky and cheap. It takes a lot more than a good idea to build a succesful business outside of her own domain. Victoria Beckham has been a huge icon of fashion for years and yet her London store still makes no profit. Go figure. Mimi should stick to making great music. The end. (Sunday 28 May 2017; 08:12)

Re: RIP Martyn (75,629) (75,631) by Tijl from Belgium "The wind is old And still at play While I must hurry upon my way For I am running to Paradise" W.B. Yeats (Wednesday 24 May 2017; 12:07)

All I want this Christmas (75,337) by Tijl from Belgium Will a dvd of the Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour ever see the light of day? There must be tons of usefull footage that ended up on the cutting room floor while they created the atrocious Mariah's World. Miss Orloff or whatever your name is, get to work as a proper manager of this legendary songbird and give the fans something that can be cherished. A professional and properly edited registration of the last tour in the style of the Adventures of Mimi. Something to enjoy while we await new music. Am I asking for the moon and the stars here? Not really. (Thursday 18 May 2017; 19:14)

Re: Ages? (75,313) (75,336) by Tijl from Belgium I will be 38 this October. (Thursday 18 May 2017; 19:04)

Re: Songs that you love that aren't fan favorites (75,089) (75,150) by Tijl from Belgium Definitely: - Triumphant and the dance remixes (Pulled me through a rather difficult period.) - Almost Home (A shame the movie was a bit of a flop as it had an effect on the success of the song.) - Sweetheart (Wonderful memories of that time when I was still in college. I kept asking for this to be played in the bar where my posse and I used to hang out. The owner almost got a warrant against my song requests. Still love it today. She never looked better.) - I still believe (Especially because of the epic video. Mariah in those days truly was a combination of killer looks with an angelic voice. Nice tribute to Marilyn and she does look bloody fantastic in this video. I don't mind the hot soldiers either.) (Thursday 11 May 2017; 18:37)

Re: Sleeping on matresses with 5 girls? (74,682) (74,689) by Tijl from Belgium Honestly, I am trying to understand what you are referring to in your post. Which lies are you trying to point out exactly? It is a known fact that Mariah grew up in poverty travelling around with her mother and after moving to NYC she shared a flat (of some sort) with five girls and a cat. This has been mentioned in several interviews with Mariah and has been acknowledged many times over by her mother, Brenda K. Star and that blond Swedish friend who in those early days lived with Mariah. If there is one popstar that made false statements about growing up in poverty in order to create an "American dream" status it would concern a certain girl from the block. But we don't know her. (Sunday 23 April 2017; 09:00)

Scientology (74,563) by Tijl from Belgium The article on the business breakup between Packer and Ratner sheds new light on the end of the romance. With Tommy Davis as JP's wingman the outcome for Mariah could have been a lot more dramatic than it turned to be. Scientology is not to be messed with and as the wealthy woman she is, Mariah was an ideal victim. Unfortunately she joined a Russian cult. To be continued... (Tuesday 18 April 2017; 18:44)

Re: Celine vs Mariah (73,713) (73,741) by Tijl from Belgium Mimi L., I am glad you found my comment amusing as it intended to be. "The sinking boat song" is indeed world famous but beyond shmaltz and has caused diabetes with many people across the globe. I do respect Céline Dion enormously as an artist and as a vocalist but she has much better songs, especially her French albums do agree with me. She is not a songwriter though. (Friday 17 March 2017; 20:58)

Re: Wasted songs, should have been singles (73,717) (73,740) by Tijl from Belgium There has been a lot of potential send straight to the bin over the last years. I believe "Meteorite" could have been a hit if accompanied by a great video and a pow club remix. Could have been a banger attracting new Mimionados. Should have opened MIAMTEC as well. I love "Cry" but I don't feel the potential to hit the charts. People these days do not care for reflection or insightful songs. Contemporary music has become very shallow and uninspired. Mariah is one of a dying species. (Friday 17 March 2017; 20:52)

Re: Celine vs Mariah (73,699) (73,710) by Tijl from Belgium I can only agree. Céline is a very talented vocalist but her songs do not evoke any emotion with me. Mariah wrote "The roof", "Petals", "The art of letting go". Céline sung about a sinking ship, just saying. No tea to spill though. (Thursday 16 March 2017; 21:39)

Once upon a time (73,539) by Tijl from Belgium I have been on the nostalgia train all week, watching old performances and videos of Mariah on YouTube. "New" old stuff keeps poping up on a daily basis and I have to say. Once upon a time she was beyond this world. Especially during the Rainbow era, Mariah was a music mogul's wet dream. She embodied the concept of a super popstar as a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter with an amazing repertoire and hundreds of awards to match that reputation. On top of that her voice was still amazing despite the vocal chords. In my opinion it just added extra colouration to her songs. She looked like a supermodel (check out her rendition of Mariah's Theme on the Blockbuster awards show) and she oozed unpretentious glamour. I will always love her as I am a loyal fan for twenty years now and I don't want to play the role of pity party, but I do miss that artist. And then again - I often wonder - maybe so does she. Imagine being a global superstar with A levels in every aspect of that position. There will always come a time when the crown has to be handed over to a new generation. Unfortunately that new generation hasn't got by far what she presented abundantly in her heyday but the world changes. Thank you Mariah for those wonderful years of joy, drama, glamour and for being the soundtrack to my equally tumultuous last twenty years. Can I just please ask you to end it on a high note - pun intended. I enjoy you, appreciate you, love you always. A butterfly from Belgium. (Saturday 11 March 2017; 22:29)

Re: Does it? (72,109) (72,209) by Tijl from Belgium There never was an alternative video. I was being sarcastic. (Sunday 5 February 2017; 12:33)

Does it? (72,089) by Tijl from Belgium I do like the song although it still has to grown on me. Unfortunately Mimi's managment misplaced the intended video - which according to rumor had an original and fresh concept omitting any tacky vanity shots nor did it feature the chanteuse in whorish attire - and decided to use a random softporn instead. (Friday 3 February 2017; 20:05)

Where will she go from here? (70,880) by Tijl from Belgium After a truly fantastic celebration of the New Year there was definite backlash upon reading what had happened across the Atlantic. Both cringeworthy and tragic, the NYE incident is exactly what needed to happen to Mariah, especially since she didn't take a lesson from the Rockefeller performance two years earlier. I honestly adore and love this woman but over the last year my admiration has cooled down considerably as her attributions have been focused merely on sideprojects than on music, the latest tour as an exception. The reactions in the media are blown out of proportion as I do believe there have been technical mishaps on stage that night. However her reputation is now completely covered with - glittery - mud if not shot to hell. My thoughts are with her and I pray she will make some much needed and intelligent decisions to save and redeem her career. Mariah, I beg you: - Get rid of the Russian general as she is not considering your career but merely hers. - Take some time off and step away from endorsements, don't do interviews or anything. Get under the radar and build up some mystery and prepare for a truly amazing comeback. - Get back to your inner soul and do what you do best: writing inspirational music that you sing from from the heart. - Become the butterfly you are and understand how beautiful you are. No need to give up the ensembles but dahling you would blow everybody away in some proper couture. I enjoy ya, appreciate ya and luv ya but Mimi, it's time for a real emancipation. (Thursday 5 January 2017; 23:29)

Re: A galaxy far, far away (70,266) (70,288) by Tijl from Belgium Did I have too many festive splashes or have the replies to my original post completely gone out of hand? Well, wishing you all a lovely and festive Christmas. (Sunday 25 December 2016; 14:07)

Re: A galaxy far, far away (70,183) (70,199) by Tijl from Belgium Indeed there were hits post Mottola but this is almost over a decade ago. The last years were all about boobs, not knowing certain people and moments of dahling. (Friday 23 December 2016; 1:00)

A galaxy far, far away (70,152) by Tijl from Belgium As I was rather apprehensive about the "documentary" series I decided to let it be pass by without giving it much attention. In light of the diva antics and the messy approach of the current era, I felt that watching the series would only further infuriate my recent opinion on this shallow version of my idol. One lazy afternoon with hardly anything on the box, I decided to give it a go after all and very much to my regret indeed. Unfortunately the show is everything I dreaded it would be. It is very much a reality show and not a very good one. Blatantly scripted with very little storyline, every episode is a parade of random moments edited into a messy incoherent showcase of emptiness and shallow conversations. Despite being named "Mariah's World", the series contains very little Mimi but merely focuses on her omnipresent manager and posse. Über-bitch Stella claims the screen whenever she sees the opportunity which becomes very annoying and a bit scary at the same time. I find her even more vulgar than I imagined to be and I definitely wouldn't like to encounter her in a dark alley (nor in bright daylight for that matter). Is there absolutely nobody who dares to confront her about her atrocious makeup? Yes, Kristopher Buckle, I am pointing in your direction. Please give this Russian robot a more human look. But the one thing I find the most disappointing is the complete lack of real moments throughout the show. Everything is so blatantly scripted and staged. There are a few cute moments with Roc and Roe but the show remains on the surface and makes little effort to connect with the audience. A rare moment of genuine reality occurs when Mariah is faced with a booing crowd in Luxemburg as they entire crew messed up meaning she arrives on stage one hour late. I have to admit I hoped there would be some scenes on Mariah handling the situation in Belgium at the time of the attacks. Her Belgian concert was planned four days after on her birthday - sorry, her anniversary, but was abruptly cancelled without any feedback to the fans. Those moments of a legendary star dealing with the realities of the world outside of their one could have been the show's prerogative. Now it is merely redundant. (Tuesday 20 December 2016; 19:00)

Do you know where you're going to? (69,063) by Tijl from Belgium Honestly honey, when will the focus migrate from titty moments to witty songwriting? Don't forget about us. The OOC fantasy is leading to a breakdown even with the most obsessed sweetheart fans as me. I need my hero and not this heartbreaker. Make it happen Mariah because you are vanishing. The fans may never know the real you but your meteorite as a legend is fading. Come back baby. I still believe but I want you to make it happen. (Sunday 4 December 2016; 21:22)

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