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Re: Paying to look trashy (68,185) (68,194) by Lila from United States How she does it, I don't think any of us will ever understand. The saying "I can do bad all by myself" immediately springs to mind. M, you can make your own self look terrible. Your own image a disaster. Keep your coins and do some DIY. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 13:26)

Re: Patti Labelle (68,191) (68,193) by darrian liu from taiwan To me Ms. Patti is such a joy to watch and listen to. Her gusto and delivery gets me so emotional, it's super obvious that she truly loves singing and performing. She ain't just another "screaming gospel singer"; she's the Godmother of Soul for a reason. Her power and resonance, are nearly unmatched across contemporary music. Yes, her style isn't for everyone, but she's obviously more than just "considered a great singer". To me it's almost disrespectful to just consider her "a great singer". (Thursday 10 November 2016; 13:10)

Ugh (68,192) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Okay, I tried, but I really just can't with this outfit. This is up there with the pantless lingerie tragedy that she wore to that event she tried to pass off as her "DJ-ing debut". I mean this is just tacky and cheap as hell, and that color ain't helping either. Is that like a cross between salmon and baby pink? It's the least flattering as well. You're Mariah Carey, not some blow-up sex doll. Now the white pleated dress (reminiscent of the TEOM sleeve photo with that sheer cloth draped over her naked body) and that other pink leotard with the mini-dress attachment on is much more like it. Sexy, flirty, fun and most essential of all (to Mariah), exposes the twins that aren't Dembabies. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 11:52)

Re: Patti Labelle (68,188) (68,191) by Sheila from United States Patti is considered a great singer, but has not sold 10% of what Mariah has. Never really thought she was all that, sounds like a screaming gospel singer. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 11:44)

Marilyn inspired (68,190) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So two of Mariah's Mexican show ensembles were inspired by Marilyn Monroe. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 10:38)

Re: Alicia Keys (68,179) (68,189) by Tevin from USA Speaking of a changing voice, even though it happens to men (usually they lose power and richness as they age) but I always wonder how female singers deal with the voice changing because listening to a lot of female singers, they [...] to have the same problem as men but also added on top of that most of [...] voices get deeper. I love [...] by the way. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 5:06)

Re: Patti Labelle (68,181) (68,188) by Tevin from USA Didnt Mariah sing and nail part of "If only you knew" back in 98 for a tribute to [...]. I thought she song that with a montage of [...]. It [...] be nice if she would do the same thing again, but I [...] it because people would probably compare it to her original live version. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 5:02)

Patti Labelle (68,182) Ty (68,187) by Edward from USA Maybe I came kind of harsh on Ms. Patti. The woman can definitely sing. She also said in an interview that she can't help how loud her voice is. I agree that she has many beautiful songs and a great command of her instrument. What I tried to say was that they're both great in their own ways. They're very different in their deliveries which doesn't make one better than the other. When Patti sings any other voices around her would be drowned by it, and Mariah had a taste of that, but that doesn't mean that those voices are not as good as hers or that Patti is intentionally trying to out-sing them. The fact that she's kept her voice in top notch is impressive considering her age. I saw her once at the Apollo. When she takes off her shoes and start rolling on the floor, people go crazy as if they were feeling the spirit, lol. I felt it. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 4:14)

Patti and Mariah (68,186) by darrian liu from taiwan Both legends in their own rights, but to me comparing their vocals doesn't make sense as both are really different in how they use their voices. Mariah's forte is singing unique runs with impeccable agility and ease in every register she has and texture manipulation. Patti is the classic gargantuan voice soul belter. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 3:46)

Paying to look trashy (68,185) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So Mariah apparently has a stylist so she is paying this dude, what I'm guessing is quite a lot of money, for him to dress her up in the trashiest outfits he can find. Dude's name is Robert Behar. He proudly shared a shot of that awful "white shirt and lingerie" ensemble from few days ago. His only other client seems to be Janet Jackson, that too only for tour outfits. Seriously MC? Mariah has a talent for picking out the least talented people for her entourage or as her employees. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 3:26)

Re: Mexico ensembles (68,180) (68,184) by Licia from USA She's being petty with still wearing that ring. She's going to look a little dumb if he figures out a legal way to get it back. Lol. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 2:55)

Re: Patti Labelle (68,181) (68,183) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines True. On My Own is Patti's best song. It's one of the most grown-up sounding duets I have ever heard. I miss Michael McDonald. Mariah would sound great with him. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 2:05)

Re: Patti Labelle (68,170) Edward (68,182) by Ty from USA Patti has good songs, burning if you ask me too. "If only you knew", "On my own" and her iconic "Winner in you" but she doesn't write songs and she only sounds great when she screams in that high belting voice. She also doesn't sell records and doesn't get awards. Mariah's gift is her emotional connection with hurt and songs about love, winning and her tone is beautiful. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 1:14)

Re: Patti Labelle (68,178) (68,181) by RibbonB from USA I can agree with that, but by the same token Mariah would have a hard time singing Patti's songs like "If Only You Knew" and many, many others. Perhaps she could cover "On My Own" though. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 0:14)

Re: Mexico ensembles (68,177) (68,180) by RibbonB from USA Of course, it was a rhetorical question. I do wish she would take it off and sell it or enclose it in a glass case at the Smithsonian or something. Someone said in one of the blogs comments section that she could be the next Kim K. type robbery victim. Perish the though, but she is very cavalier with it jangling off her mid finger. (Thursday 10 November 2016; 0:01)

Alicia Keys (68,179) by Martyn from England, UK Has anybody listened to Alicia Keys' new album? I'd gone off her a bit since her last album but it's honestly one of the best of her career. So stripped back and raw, and she's really accepted the limitations of her changing voice. If ever Mariah needed a blueprint, this is it. I'd love it if Alicia and Mariah did a song together, the talent level would be through the roof. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 23:57)

Re: Patti Labelle (68,170) (68,178) by Edward from USA I love Patti, but let's be clear here: being loud and screaming doesn't necessarily constitute great singing. Patti is a legend and great singer, but I don't think that overall she's a better singer than Mariah. Mariah has used her voice in ways that Patti could only dream of, and I'm not talking about the whistle register, that many have used, but few could control and clearly enunciate in like Mariah. Patti has definitely been more consistent vocally throughout her career, just like Barbra Streisand, but let's not pretend that the one who screams louder is the one who sings better. Mariah's voice is not the same, but throughout her career it has shown us many different nuances and colors. I love Patti, I think she would have a very hard time singing "Underneath The Stars", "Melt Away" or "Music Box" with Mariah's mastery. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 23:32)

Re: Mexico ensembles (68,176) (68,177) by Edward from USA She's wearing that ring because it keeps people talking. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 23:15)

Re: Mexico ensembles (68,167) (68,176) by RibbonB from USA Why is she still wearing that ring though? Lol. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 21:51)

On the bright side (68,175) by RibbonB from USA I think music is about to be on and popping again. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 21:46)

Re: Donald trumps Hillary (68,160) (68,174) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I don't even live in the US but since it's the most powerful nation in the world, that makes it our business, too. Let's say Trump may very well prove us all wrong. If he does, then great. Regardless, what disappoints me most about this loss is how it proves just how much - even after centuries of fighting for equal rights and opportunities between men and women - America is still not quite ready to take that big step just yet. I know there's more to leadership than the gender of the president, but perhaps it was just too much to ask for, believing that after two consecutive terms of leadership from the first black president in the country's history, that we could somehow keep the momentum going and have a woman leader for a change. Oh well... Trump better not screw this up. So did Mariah vote? (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 21:43)

Re: Again, completely unrelated to MC but (68,155) (68,173) by Marissa from USA Thank you for the encouragement. I'm just choosing to focus on how extremely proud I am of my state of California for electing the state's first Black senator in history. Weed (although I don't smoke it) was also legalized. Go us. The west coast needs to secede from the rest of the US because we're just that amazing lol. I have such mixed feelings about this election. On one hand, of course I didn't want him to win. On the other hand, the fact that he won at all is one hell of an underdog comeback story. I told everyone I knew to stop relaxing and taking for granted that HC was going to win just because she was more experienced. That was the whole reason she lost. People wanted emotion over reason for once. They were tired of lifelong politicians and the establishment. It was the US's Brexit. I am interested to see what he will do and hope that he brings jobs back to America. I just wish the political parties weren't a mashup of both social and fiscal ideas, because there are a lot of fiscally conservative ideals that I could get behind, like not paying for someone's welfare for 25 years if they never even attempt to get a job. Social conservativism I just can't get with. I don't agree with bullying people into Christianity through laws. If people don't do it willingly, what good is it? It totally disrespects the separation between church and state, yet the Republican party is allegedly the most Constitutional, but that is the part of the Constitution that is ignored the most. Maybe this was the kick in the ass that the Democrats need to stop taking things for granted and for some of the delusional millenials (no shade) to stop casting "protest" votes for 3rd parties that will never win. Whatever happens, it will be interesting. Brace yourselves. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 19:28)

Adele's style (68,172) by Malcolm from Asia Mariah will look good if she tries this. Give us a "hashtag pow" fashion "moment", try something new with your hair and please wear something that fits with your body and not the unflattering ones. I know I'm reaching for the stars here, but heck who knows lol. I always tag Stella and Kris so that maybe they can realize that 70% of her outfits (and sometimes her hairstyle) are beyond "yikes". And yes Mimi L. that pink ensemble from the concert is just like paying homage for Nicki I can't. Are they planning to release a "pink version" of Up Out My Face? Lol. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 17:08)

Re: Congratulations (68,169) (68,171) by B from USA Are you joking? He's a homophobic bigot. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 15:51)

Patti Labelle (68,170) by Giovanni from USA Singing with Patti Labelle is like working without a job. You can't do it. No one other than Yolanda Adams can hold her own with the greatest female singer and vocalist of all time. Mariah learned the hard way with the "Got to be real" performance in '98. You cannot out do a dramatic soprano. Patti although not as successful as Mariah still remains a legend and icon. I'm so grateful she's still here with us. (Wednesday 9 November 2016; 15:34)

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