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Re: Empire music (66,319) (66,323) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Link please. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 18:56)

Re: Why so melodramatic? (66,318) (66,322) by Luke from United Kingdom I get your points. Although other than fans not enjoying what she's doing, I haven't really seen her getting a bad rep in the press. As far as non fans are concerned she's been revealing since 2001. Even earlier if you want to count Butterfly. I think the thing is she's just not advertised that side of her on her social media accounts. She's always reserved it for album shoots, covers, performances. Compared to other celebs what she's doing is minimal. I think the reason it seems more tacky is because she's never been like this in things like Instagram. Had she been doing it for years most people probably wouldn't care. I do agree she could do with getting the pictures taken by someone older/more professional if that's the road she's going down. One thing I can agree with is why she's involving a 13 year old so much in those moments. Unfortunately she's been classed as a washed up diva for at least 5 years. If anything the comments about her being a diva have gotten less recently. I remember in about 2014 all I was reading in news articles or forums was how much of a self-absorbed diva she is, which I think was an effect of her divorce. That side of things seems to have died down now. I hope she plans to use Mariah's world to enlighten people about why she does the things does and who she really is. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 17:58)

Re: Why so melodramatic? (66,317) (66,321) by RibbonB from USA You make some interesting points, but I think M. is already off trend and way off brand. It's like she embraced being a knockoff vs. the designer brand she has been. Knock offs only seem to do well on the streets. The Kardashians are their own cheap brand, being well promoted by the E-vil network, Lol. Mariah was already relevant and could be doing a reality show in conjunction with her tour, on a so much higher level. We shall see if it interests any new fans, while it turns off many old die hard fans. It is a gamble, whether it is her own or she is a big chip is yet to be known. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 17:41)

Cute pic with her son (66,320) by MusicfanJ from Germany This is the Mariah I love. She looks so beautiful in it. This photo looks like it was taken in 98. Unbelievable. So once again we can see what less make-up can do for a beauty. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 17:14)

Re: Empire music (66,312) (66,319) by RibbonB from USA I saw an Empire commercial yesterday and heard a snippet of a song that could have been by Mariah. If it was, it sounded pretty good. I will listen closely the next time I watch Fox. I think these new writers will be good for the show. Jerkins probably bringing the r&b and Dean the more hip hop flare. The music is just the backdrop. While watching Queen Sugar last night, I noticed they used Alabama Shakes' song "Gemini" as a co-star during the love scene with the fine Ralph Angel. Yummy. Lol. That show might become huge for their soundtrack like Empire did in it's first season. I hope Mariah's song on Empire gets a big spot and a big boost. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 16:38)

Re: Why so melodramatic? (66,317) (66,318) by Musti from UK I don't deny the need to pull stunts to remain relevant. I also agree that today's industry is very visual and she can't effectively do the same promo today that she did for her earlier albums. Sexy is the easiest way to attract attention and she's a beautiful woman with a gorgeous body. However I think she's gone way beyond sexy. Most of the time it looks tacky and desperate. And she's taken the diva act to incredible heights over the years. When something continuously (and almost universally) gives you bad rep, why continue to do it? Instead of slipping into a sexy dress or doing professional shoots with eye-catching themes, she chooses to have diamond/splash/bra/(almost) nude moments with Mishka's shaky hands on the camera. It is miles beneath her. I probably wouldn't have minded if it was like this once in a while but this is all the time now. What most of us can't stomach is watching her do things that are damaging her and her career. I can never give up on the music. But I can't agree with the way she's currently trying to reignite public interest. It might be good promo for Mariah's World, but what good is it if she ends up destroying her reputation in the process? There will only so be many moments before she's forever known as a washed-up diva. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 16:26)

Why so melodramatic? (66,317) by Luke from United Kingdom I understand where people are coming from when they say they're confused about Mariah's new actions involving social media/online persona but you need to lighten up a little. In my opinion it seems to me she's not taking it very seriously and she's having a little fun. I could be wrong and she could be on the path of a midlife crisis but I don't think that's what's happening. When she's not on camera or having pictures taking of her for social media (except for paparazzi) she lets herself go and wears clothes that are comfortable, some of which are completely the opposite of flattering because she doesn't care. Just like most of us would do if we were on holiday. Now it's different when she's doing things for Instagram/social media, she's over top because believe it or not she needs the attention to succeed in this day and age. She may have said she wouldn't do reality TV but that was a different time. This is a time where people want to know everything about celebrities and they want it fast. People feed off revealing shots and controversial images/videos. Look at Katie Hopkins, everyone hated her when she first came out but now she has a massive following. She knew how to be controversial and how to stir it up. Mariah is playing a game in a world which is highly visual compared to 5-10 years ago and I think she's playing it well. She isn't going to get another hit record playing it safe like Celine Dion. It may be shocking to her fans because we know what she's been like in the past but for people who don't follow her yet this might reel them in and they'll find her entertaining. Times have changed, she's changing with it and I'm hopping along for the ride because lifes too short to take this stuff seriously. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 14:01)

Re: Mariah Carey (66,308) (66,316) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I don't really know what to say about the vision situation, different people, different believes but one thing I will say is damn right Mariah deserves the Grammies to be renamed "Mariah Carey Awards" because this woman has single handedly paved the way for so many current stars and been inspiration. I have never heard the term "the new" for any other artist as much as I've heard people say "the new Mariah" and yet the Grammies paid her dust. It's disgusting really. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 12:07)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey's brother in hiding (66,295) (66,314) by Licia from USA It's bad enough what he's doing to his sister, but why does he need to bring her children into this? They can't defend themselves against him or his allegations and he needs to leave them out of it. If it were me and he had brought my children into some mess, Morgan would definitely need to be in hiding. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 10:45)

Re: Ill fated Memoirs album / H.A.T.E.U remix (66,310) (66,313) by Licia from USA Those remixes made me give Memoirs another shot. I was bummed when they shelved the album because the remixes that I heard were awesome. I'm probably the only fan who will never get tired of the JD/Mariah combo. They are like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to me. They just fit together. Lol I agree JD knows how to turn a slow jam/ballad to a great uptempo. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 10:34)

Re: Empire music (66,305) (66,312) by Licia from USA I'm hoping Esther and Rodney can bring what Timbaland brought to the Empire soundtrack. If Mariah does do a Neyo song I hope it's a smooth rnb song like he used to do in the beginning of his career and not a dance track. Although I get that people love dance or emd (is that what it's called? lol) I'm not a fan. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 10:26)

Re: New Insta pics (66,296) (66,311) by MusicfanJ from Germany Edward once again you said it perfectly, the way a lot of us feel. It's good to know I'm not the only one who is confused. And of course I'm not aware what's really going on in her life, but if you "follow" Mariah and her music over 21 years you can tell there's a kind of sadness in her eyes. Marylin Monroe and Hollywood-stardom aren't a good role-model for happiness. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 10:21)

Re: Ill fated Memoirs album / H.A.T.E.U remix (66,261) (66,310) by 123 from USA Was that her last real remix? It's sad it kind of went unnoticed. I like when she starts belting at the end. I wish she would have done more of it throughout the song but I still like it. I know some people are tired of Jermaine but I love how good he is at making a ballad a hot uptempo. They should have made a video for this version instead. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 7:02)

Article: Mariah Carey's brother in hiding (66,309) by Robin Elkins from United States This guy needs help he needs to stop hurting Mariah and talking about her kids is just disrespectful and disgusting. And talking about mom is disgusting. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 6:13)

Mariah Carey (66,308) by Terna from Nigeria I've been pondering sharing this with you guys. But I said what the heck you're family, and the common denominator is our unrelenting love for Mariah. Hope I don't come across as weird. In 2009 I had a strange vision sometime in October about her. I would say it was a vision because if you've ever had one of those happen to you, you're not asleep, totally aware of your surroundings and it's like suddenly the room dims up and it's like a film projector styled plays while you watch. In the vision there was a boy and girl with Mariah, they were at an award show on stage and on closer observation it was the Grammies. And right there on the presentation podium were Grammies with Mariah's name on them. It seemed weird because in real life she lost all those Grammies but in the vision it was a controversy that had been exposed that the recording academy on purpose gave all her Grammy wins away and that she had won every single time. It was all over the news, so this was the apology officially to Mariah Carey presenting her with all the trophies, over 20 Grammies. But Mariah simply signaled to the girl who in turn picked up the tray of Grammies and seemingly emptied them into a shredding machine and they were shredded like paper. Then Mariah with a very booming voice to the audience who were in total shock and speechless then slammed down a golden statue speaking just a few words "Presenting The Mariah Carey award". She then turned around and gracefully walked away hand in hand with the boy and girl in tow. And the I looked at the statue. It was a golden statue of The Emancipation Of Mimi album cover. Mariah had just basically changed the Grammies to the Mariah Careys. I was puzzled. Still am. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 5:33)

Re: New Insta pics (66,289) (66,307) by Tevin from USA Amen. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 3:50)

Article: Mariah Carey's brother in hiding (66,306) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines "It's about protecting this fiction... this image that she has created. It's about keeping the darkest secrets covered up." Yeah, because no other celebrity does that. Poor Morgan. So "naive". So desperate. So embarrassing. How low can you go? (Thursday 15 September 2016; 2:56)

Empire music (66,305) by RibbonB from USA So Timbaland is leaving Empire and in comes Rodney Jerkins and Esther Dean. This should be good, but I bet MC will be singing a Neyo song. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 2:01)

Re: The current state of Mariah (66,293) (66,304) by RibbonB from USA I agree about showing more love, hope concern. Some folks need to cut the vitriol, no matter the level of disappointment they may have. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 1:55)

Marissa (66,303) by Giovanni from USA I completely agree but why keep ranting? It seems like you're really frustrated and bothered by Mariah's decisions and actions. I'm not. Although I love Mariah as a singer and as an artist, she doesn't affect my life in any way by how she chooses to live hers. As much as she's disappointed me with her last single and over the top sexiness, I've learned that no matter how much ranting we do or advice we give her she's going to do as she pleases. If she makes another comeback great, if not oh well. I have a ton of other singers I can listen to. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 1:49)

Expect anything hope for the best (66,302) by RibbonB from USA We should expect more drama in lead up to Mariah's World. Anyway, cute pic of Mariah and Roc on her Instagram. I guess that means they are not in any kind of normal school. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 1:34)

Re: Vegas (66,280) (66,300) by B from USA Vegas is horrible on the vocal cords. Take that into consideration when saying her voice sounds tired. (Thursday 15 September 2016; 0:40)

Morgan's Facebook (66,298) by Martyn from England, UK I sometimes check Morgan's Facebook as it's public, and he's posted a status about the drama, to which many of his friends have left supportive comments - one even referencing Mariah from when they were younger. It's so difficult to know what to believe, I definitely think there's two sides to every story. What I do know is that him going to the media (again) was a strange and unfair move, and even if Mariah has wronged him in any way, he could've dealt with it differently. (Wednesday 14 September 2016; 23:34)

Article: Pair of tits photographed with Mariah again (66,297) by Andrew from UK I can't believe this woman is so obsessed with showing everybody those ridiculous and frankly [censored] breasts. She looks like a [censored] in almost every single photo she releases. I hope that wasn't censored because, well, let's be honest here. She had lost all sense of class. She clearly wants men to look at her and think: "I want to [censored] her." That is priority numero uno. Newsflash Mariah: there are far classier and sexier women. Most people I know like classy women not women who find their only self-worth in men masturbating over their tits. You can be sexy and have class. Unfortunately she is not and she does not. Gross. (Wednesday 14 September 2016; 23:26)

Re: New Insta pics (66,289) (66,296) by Edward from USA Marissa, once again you have conveyed precisely the way many of us fans feel. We've always loved Mariah for her voice, music, and the story behind the music. We connected to these many songs she sung because they felt real to us, not just because they were nice songs put together giving people hope. "Make It Happen", "Anytime You Need a Friend", "Hero", "Looking In", "Buttefly", "Close My Eyes", "Outside" and the list goes on. All written and sung beautifully but also her life put into beautiful poetry. Mariah felt real, and we could feel the pain of the lady behind the music while she sung to us mere mortals her life story. And we felt that through her we also had a voice, and her songs helped us through tough stuff. Now, as Marissa very well stated, we're in a state of confusion, not because we hate her, but because we don't know this person she's become anymore. I all for woman empowerment, I'll for women expressing their sexiness, Mariah has done that gracefully so many times before. Mariah would get a concert dubbed even when her vocals were great, but now she allows a blurry and weird picture of her to be posted on her Instagram, and that I don't understand. Where is the perfectionist that she used to be? (Wednesday 14 September 2016; 22:39)

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