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About Dove from USA: "Just sing from your heart the entire time and your notes will continue to shine regardless of the dirt that gets splattered around you." - Mariah Carey

Post 45364 (45,382) by Dove from USA I 100% agree with post 45364. (Sunday 13 July 2014; 19:54)

YDKWTD single cover blue dress (45,381) by Dove from USA Compared to the other cover it's a vast improvement. There are things I don't like about it. I love the dress. It looks like something that would flatter her body, it's a fun color, it showsoff her best asset (legs), and doesn't over expose her breasts. What I don't like is that she looks too skinny, especially her face. It looks skeletal, like she's anorexic. And now that you mentioned it, her legs do look too long and too skinny. I knew it was the same picture with the dress photoshopped on but I guess after the other cover my expectations were way lowered. I wish they wouldn't photoshop her so much. (Sunday 13 July 2014; 19:48)

Re: throwback moments (45,380) by Dove from USA To me YM(E) sounds like Underneath The Stars. The sad counterpart. (Sunday 13 July 2014; 19:39)

You're Mine video idea (45,342) by Dove from USA I apologize if I'm posting too much, last one today I promise. I went on a roadtrip and listened to the album over and over and came back inspired. I like to read other people's video ideas so I hope people enjoy reading mine. At the beginning she lights a scented candle and the voice over says "I just can't seem to give you up, you're mine" as she sits in the tub. Her hair like in the pool scene in DFAU. Then the "mine, mine" the scene from the official video. First verse: she's in a dark room in bed hugging her pillow and a tear rolls down hercheek. Then it goes to the scene from the video where she's holding her boobs. You make me feel: scenes of them hugging and being happy then her sad in bed. The official video is pretty good because she looks genuinly sad and heartbroken but it needs a little acting to explain why she's sad and disassociating by going to the deserted island. At the end they could show her belly down finally falling asleep. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 3:49)

MILG (45,341) by Dove from USA MILG would have been the song she sang on the piano. It's such a sexy, lusty song. She could have stayed on that piano for the entirety of the song. I wish their were videos for every song. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 3:31)

Thirsty video idea continued (45,339) by Dove from USA "So you stunting on your Instagram" he could remake the part in Gatsby with the shirts and have someone taking a picture with a phone. "I have a man in England who buys my clothes." (Saturday 12 July 2014; 3:18)

What makes Mariah Carey so catchy article (45,336) by Dove from USA "Her upper register is the musical equivalent of black truffle." I was just thinking this exact thought this week. It's like he read my mind. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 1:54)

YDKWTD single cover blue dress (45,335) by Dove from USA Is that the new official single cover? I love it. That dress is beautiful and she's showing her legs. She looks like a queen. Great job. I want to watch the lyric video down there but it's not loading. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 1:41)

More marketing ideas (45,333) by Dove from USA It would also be neat if she did another unplugged type concert at her house in the mermaid room with all the hidden humidifiers she needs and sang her new songs, or songs she's never sung live, or songs that should have been singles, etc. She could do it as many times as it took until they were flawless and then released it as a DVD/album. Next year is 25 years of the amazing Tokyo concert. It would be nice to own an authorized copy of that. I would love to own high quality digital copies of all of her specials. The VHS copies I made from when they aired are not cutting it. She should have polite interviewers like Barbara Walters and Oprah interview her at her house. They could send her the questions ahead of time so she can think of how to answer them. New questions that the interviewers come up with. The concert at home was a good idea but needed to be longer and to feel more intimate. They could advertise on the day of the concert that the digital download of the album is $5 for that day only. When Taylor Swift's Speak Now album came out it was only $2.99 for that day, no wonder it sold so many copies. And when I said a concert to honor her I don't mean a roast. MC is a serious artist who should be respected and honored, not made fun of. Another idea is that she could guest star on the show with Ariana Grande. That girl comes off as such a likable sweetheart. The story could be that Ariana is a big fan and wins a contest to meet her and Mariah gives her good advice and Ariana gets to watch her perform backstage. Sometimes not just selling music they're selling a dream. When I was younger and I listened to her music or watched her videos I was her (Mariah). For that moment I was this the sweet, beautiful girl who sang like an angel and had everything. If anyone said anything bad about Mariah they were saying it about me. It's important for her to be nice to the new artists because they have legions of young fans who are going to turn on her if she's not. There is no reason to be jealous or feel threatened anyway because MC is the best. I'm not ssaying she is jealous or threatened - only that it comes off tthat way. Just my own humble opinion. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 0:42)

Marketing (45,331) by Dove from USA I don't know the nuts and bolts of how marketing works but I know what things look like to me as a consumer. I think #Beautiful was the best choice for lead single. She looks like a goddess in the video, although I didn't like the single cover one bit. When she promoted TEOM there were commercials promoting it every 5 minutes. One where she hit the highest note, then the treadmill one where she said she didn't know what sneakers were. I think they should have a shoe to honor her for her 25 years as a musician. They could have artists who have said they admire her sing her songs: Christina Aguilera, Kelly Calrkson, Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Jojo, Ariana Grande, etc. The problem is Mariah makes singing seem effortless so people kind of take it for granted and don't appreciate how hard it is to sing like her. Marketing is super important. When I was in high school Britney Spears was rammed down our throats, she was on MTV all the time. Back then her voice got on my nerves but now every time I hear her I think of that time. Whenever I hear someone try to sing Britney I have to go hear the original. Mariah's actually the good whiskey. Even the best singers can't sing like her. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 0:30)

Staying home with babies (45,329) by Dove from USA I think she really does want to stay home with her babies. On AI they were still babies and didn't say, "Mommy don't go to work." She's not going to be homeless or starve if she doesn't work. If I was her and my 3 year olds asked me to stay home I would. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 0:19)

Thirsty video idea (45,328) by Dove from USA [...] Nick is in a Phantom driving towards the Hollywood sign. It cuts back and forth between him driving and Mariah wearing a peachy pink, jean, short shorts-jumpsuit type thing; her hair is big and sideswept bangs like in Honey remix, fan blowing on her, gold mic. She sings: Chasing them bright lights even change. Well, almost anything. [...] You used to be mister all about me. Now your ass was me, so here it's a Great Gatsby type scene. He fills ups his friend's house with flowers and "accidentally" runs into her. Or he could be staring off into the green light across the lake where she lives. [...] Pull down them Tom Fords, and act like you see. Nick is getting out of a limo and lowering his shades and cameras flashing. [...] You're thirsty for a dream, you can't quench. Mariah is at home with DemBabies, the sink is full of dirty dishes, floor has piles of toys and dirty diapers tons of laundry on the couch that need to be folded. (I know she has help but it's funnier this way.) [...] Why you try so damn hard? She sings it to the T.V. when she sees him on it. And then the second time she says it she sings it into the camera, like to us and him if he's watching. At the end she and Nick are on the roof of their apartment drinking champagne, to let us know it's just a joke and they're okay. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 0:15)

Favorite video (45,279) by Dove from USA My favorite is Fantasy but I think she looks the best in Don't Forget About Us. I actually like the UOMF video. Least fave is I Want To Know What Love Is, looks too fake. (Tuesday 8 July 2014; 21:03)

The Art Of Letting Go (45,261) by Dove from USA I think The Art Of Letting Go is about Tommy during the time Glitter came out and she had her break down. I think she's held on to that anger for a long time and she finally wants to let go but it ain't easy. Maybe he gave her that heart necklace she gave away on Valentine's Day and [...] it away is part of letting go. (Monday 7 July 2014; 20:12)

Tommy (45,260) by Dove from USA I think she saw Tommy as a father figure and someone who could take care of her and nurture her but I don't think he was the love of her life. (Monday 7 July 2014; 19:57)

Todd's playlist (45,259) by Dove from USA Todd, I love your playlist. I love the Beautiful Ones. Not everyone gets it though, or has patience to wait for the build. I made one a few posts back, with commercial sounding songs to get a non-fan hooked. Then once they're hooked they can buy the albums and discover the treasures. I'm going to build my dream playlist tonight. Can't wait to read everyone else's. (Monday 7 July 2014; 19:55)

For the Record (45,258) by Dove from USA Who is For the Record about? Theories? (Monday 7 July 2014; 19:50)

Thirsty popular with kids and teens I know (45,257) by Dove from USA I listen to MIAM in the car all the time and just wanted to share that young people who have ridden in my car love Thirsty and Make It Look Good. I get requests for replays. (Monday 7 July 2014; 19:49)

Happy songs (45,238) by Dove from USA To be fair, MIAM does have a lot of happy songs. Dedicated, #Beautiful, MILG, YDKWTD, Supernatural, Money, Heavenly, even Meteorite are happy. I long for a song with a strong bass guitar hook, like Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt stuff. Something you can bump in the car while going somewhere cool that makes you want to move. (Saturday 5 July 2014; 21:20)

Female covers (45,237) by Dove from USA Thanks Benjamin, I didn't know those Glitter songs were covers and I forgot about the Diana Ross cover. (Saturday 5 July 2014; 20:59)

New album (45,233) by Dove from USA The new album super satisfied my Mariah craving and I will be listening to it for years to come. But of course, like any other greedy fan, I'm already starting to think about the next one. I would like to hear Mariah sing happy songs that are full of life and make your soul soar. I feel like I've had my fix of sad songs and we need more hopeful happy ones that make us feel thankful to be alive. I know it's up to her and the way she's feeling. I just feel like everyone writes sad songs, and that's okay and good because when we're going through something sad those are the songs that help us get through it. But I'm ready to be happy again. (Saturday 5 July 2014; 19:17)

Donna Summer cover (45,232) by Dove from USA I was watching Donna Summer's Behind The Music a few days ago and some of what she was saying reminded me of Mariah too. I'd never heard that song but it is fitting. Has Mariah ever remade a song by a woman? I can't think of any off the top of my head. (Saturday 5 July 2014; 18:58)

We miss you ARC pictures (45,231) by Dove from USA I love the pictures she posted early this morning. Her face is radiant, beautiful, and happy, and her body looks amazing. I know I said before her breasts weren't looking that great lately but I take that back with these pictures. Nice touch with the sunflower for her dad. (Saturday 5 July 2014; 18:52)

Heritage (45,230) by Dove from USA I remember reading an article in People Magazine from the 90s when her first album came out where she told the interviewer she was half black. When was she denying it? For as long as I've been a fan I've always known she was biracial. (Saturday 5 July 2014; 18:27)

Re: the truth (45,226) by Dove from USA Most 3 year olds are mischievous. If that article is even true, it would make sense. All kids want to fit in. Kids can be cruel. When I was young, my parents had an old ugly truck that made a ton of noise and you could hear it blocks away. I would make my mom drop me off a block away around the corner so that nobody would see our car or my parents. My mom was pregnant and would wear matching pants and shirts that kids would say made her look like the Kool-Aid man. It sucked being singled out and teased. But I outgrew it and can talk about it and laugh now because I am strong enough to accept myself and where we came from. It's probably the same with her. She embraced her heritage and from what I remember she and her dad were on good terms when he died. So what if she was embarrassed when she was young? Those were hard times and she was just trying to survive school. (Saturday 5 July 2014; 14:28)

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