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A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,540) by Lainsky from Philippines Likewise, but still, I wished Bootylicious hadn't stopped it from taking the stop spot. Of course, everybody knows who's the culprit. Well, it was Mariah's rock bottom era. (Saturday 4 April 2026; 08:23) this is a reply to message 113,537

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,537) by TheButterflyReturns from United States I found it so gratifying to see "Loverboy" rocket up the charts from #60 to #2 after the fans turned out to buy the single and support our girl. Mariah and her team made a lot of mistakes with Glitter. I think "Wisegirls" should have been Mariah's first major film role rather than "Glitter". She was quite good in "Wisegirls" and definitely held her own with Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters. You could tell she was much more relaxed on that set than for "Glitter". "Glitter" turned out the way it did due to a number of factors. Number one, they veered away from Kate Lanier's script and relied a lot on improvisation during the filming. Number two, they should have picked a more seasoned director than Vondie Curtis-Hall - he had only directed one film before "Glitter" (Gridlock'd) and I think his style was not a match for what Mariah needed. A better choice would have been Brian Gibson, who did the Tina Turner biopic based on a script by Kate Lanier. Number three, Max Beesley was the wrong lead male actor to play Dice. He's a nice guy, but they should have picked someone with a higher profile. I don't think Terrence Howard was the right person either, but they needed a bigger name. Number four, the sabotage of the "Loverboy" single probably meant that they had to cut out footage featuring the "Firecracker" version in post-production because the song was her character's first big hit in the movie. The movie was delayed from early 2001 to Summer 2001 because of it, and that was before Mariah's personal struggles in July/August. They had to redo movie trailers and re-work the soundtrack album because of it. Whitney had it much easier with "The Bodyguard" than Mariah did with "Glitter". Whitney only wrote one song on that soundtrack, only recorded six of the 13 songs included, and had Kevin Costner as a director and co-lead right around the time of "Dances with Wolves". The film had already been in development since the 70s, while "Glitter" was something that Mariah worked closely on with Kate Lanier and others throughout the development process. Whitney did not have to work for "The Bodyguard" the way that Mariah did for "Glitter". Whitney was a decent actress, but I disagree that her acting in "The Bodyguard" is that much better than Mariah's in "Glitter". "Waiting to Exhale" was definitely a better showcase of Whitney's acting talents. (Friday 3 April 2026; 20:35)

Honey (113,539) by Lainsky from Philippines I have the same shock reaction, Jamie, when I saw the video for the first time. Jaw dropped literally. I love the single without a doubt, however, I felt conflicted about the video at first. Perhaps I got used to her girl-next-door look, but the story made me love the music video, and eventually, I like her new look. Then, I read from Chris Nickson's book about Mariah (1998), and he described all of it as, "F*ck you, Tommy." Nevertheless, it's my favorite music video of hers. (Saturday 4 April 2026; 08:20) this is a reply to message 113,536

Honey (113,536) by Jamie from UK I remember being in the office in one of my first jobs and my best friend calling me on the landline saying she'd just seen the new Mariah video "Honey" on MTV. She said the song is cool but she wasn't sure id like the video as it was very different. I saw it that evening. I remember being initially shocked at her in a bikini, I remember loving her speaking Spanish, but I loved the song. I thought this video is bold but it works, as it mixed a young Mariah with an edgy side. (Friday 3 April 2026; 11:10)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,538) by Bobby A from United States I think MC's voice sounds good on Glitter because she recorded the album at night during the winter and early spring in the U.S. Recording Rainbow on the Island of Capri full of exhaustion amidst a label battle caused MC's voice to produce a rasp that we did not hear on Butterfly. Once MC was done with Sony and back to recording in the U.S. again, her voice rebounded back to sounding like her early 90's vocals. The Charmbraclet tour is another time MC's voice rebounded back. Did she chose to record Rainbow on the island of Capri to not be bothered by label executives? How were MC's vocals on Rainbow affected by recording the album in three months? Did MC feel liberated and optimistic during the recording and filming of Glitter? Was the Glitter era supposed to be her second Butterfly metamorphosis? Did the promotion of Glitter reveal that MC's voice and body was not ready for what it takes to promote an album and a movie at the same time? These questions have to be answer to fully understand how MC's voice has performed under periods of pressure and after months of rest. I think that I may be on to something today. MC's voice is a unique instrument and it does not perform well during harsh temperatures, extreme exhaustion, high stress levels and early mornings performances or recording sessions. Now can MC's voice rebound back to TEOM vocals if she didn't record or perform for 5 years? Absolutely. (Saturday 4 April 2026; 00:00) this is a reply to message 113,526

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,526) by Edward from USA I agree. Glitter is definitely not a movie I ever think about rewatching but the music is simply great. That album is tied to some of the best memories of my life, so I'll always love it for that alone. Vocally, it's actually kind of crazy when you think about it. After the softer vocals on Butterfly, and then stuff like "I Still Believe" and "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" where she didn't sound her best, Glitter was like Mariah came back in full force. She sounded clear, strong, and effortless on that album. That's why it's always been hard for me to understand what happened after. You could already hear some cracks starting in the Butterfly era, and she didn't really improve on Rainbow, but then somehow she completely redeemed herself on Glitter just to go downhill again after that. She's definitely had some great vocal moments since then, but as a full album, nothing really compares to what she delivered there. And as for "Lead the Way", pure perfection. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:11)

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,537) by TheButterflyReturns from United States I found it so gratifying to see "Loverboy" rocket up the charts from #60 to #2 after the fans turned out to buy the single and support our girl. Mariah and her team made a lot of mistakes with Glitter. I think "Wisegirls" should have been Mariah's first major film role rather than "Glitter". She was quite good in "Wisegirls" and definitely held her own with Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters. You could tell she was much more relaxed on that set than for "Glitter". "Glitter" turned out the way it did due to a number of factors. Number one, they veered away from Kate Lanier's script and relied a lot on improvisation during the filming. Number two, they should have picked a more seasoned director than Vondie Curtis-Hall - he had only directed one film before "Glitter" (Gridlock'd) and I think his style was not a match for what Mariah needed. A better choice would have been Brian Gibson, who did the Tina Turner biopic based on a script by Kate Lanier. Number three, Max Beesley was the wrong lead male actor to play Dice. He's a nice guy, but they should have picked someone with a higher profile. I don't think Terrence Howard was the right person either, but they needed a bigger name. Number four, the sabotage of the "Loverboy" single probably meant that they had to cut out footage featuring the "Firecracker" version in post-production because the song was her character's first big hit in the movie. The movie was delayed from early 2001 to Summer 2001 because of it, and that was before Mariah's personal struggles in July/August. They had to redo movie trailers and re-work the soundtrack album because of it. Whitney had it much easier with "The Bodyguard" than Mariah did with "Glitter". Whitney only wrote one song on that soundtrack, only recorded six of the 13 songs included, and had Kevin Costner as a director and co-lead right around the time of "Dances with Wolves". The film had already been in development since the 70s, while "Glitter" was something that Mariah worked closely on with Kate Lanier and others throughout the development process. Whitney did not have to work for "The Bodyguard" the way that Mariah did for "Glitter". Whitney was a decent actress, but I disagree that her acting in "The Bodyguard" is that much better than Mariah's in "Glitter". "Waiting to Exhale" was definitely a better showcase of Whitney's acting talents. (Friday 3 April 2026; 20:35) this is a reply to message 113,530

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,530) by LEOlamb from USA I love Glitter, the movie, the soundtrack, the singles. I must have purchased 200 copies of "Loverboy" in that push for the Hot 100 fight with "Bootylicious". I had 20 copies of the CD (including my three copies reserved in advance from Coconuts Music Store). I've seen the movie, rented it, bought the DVD when it came out, and even got the VHS - I supported it like crazy. I hope we get some fun additional stuff. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 22:45)

Honey (113,536) by Jamie from UK I remember being in the office in one of my first jobs and my best friend calling me on the landline saying she'd just seen the new Mariah video "Honey" on MTV. She said the song is cool but she wasn't sure id like the video as it was very different. I saw it that evening. I remember being initially shocked at her in a bikini, I remember loving her speaking Spanish, but I loved the song. I thought this video is bold but it works, as it mixed a young Mariah with an edgy side. (Friday 3 April 2026; 11:10) this is a reply to message 113,529

Honey (113,529) by Bill from the UK I had to stop by to say that I've been listening to Honey ad nauseam recently. The song is pure ear candy. The merging of the two samples and how well they come together, the cascading strings, the wall of sound vocals, Mariah's rasp in her voice. What a launchpad to the "New Mariah" it was. And that video. Iconic and epic. That opening verse as she meanders around that slinky beat is pure fire. What a song and what a moment it was. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 20:15)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,535) by Lainsky from Philippines I could not agree more, Stacey. Lead The Way has taken over the top of my list of Mariah's best ballads and songs. It used to be Butterfly, but as time passed by, Lead The Way took over my heart and ears. As Edward said, it's pure perfection. So, I won't be surprised if the Glitter album becomes my favorite, but we'll see. Also, I agree that Mariah was brilliant in Precious, good in Wisegirls, and may do well with comedy. She could be a wise comedian, I think. I also believe she could be a very good villain, like in A Christmas Melody. I mean, her character there is hilariously annoying. I love Lacey Chabert, MC's favorite Mean Girl. I watched almost all of her Hallmark movies, but that's off-topic. (Friday 3 April 2026; 07:29) this is a reply to message 113,524

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,524) by Stacey from USA I am honestly indifferent to the whole love/hate conversation about Glitter, lol. I just love the music. I am thankful to Glitter everyday because I get to listen to Lead The Way. Wow. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 16:35)

HATE U remix (113,534) by Giovanni from USA Okay I just wanna say as a fan I do not care about SUD, I want the Angels Advocate album released. I was just playing the "HATE U" remix and it's a bop. Mariah sampling Ghost Town DJs "My boo" is fire. Just imagine if she had sampled it during the Butterfly era. Mariah is definitely the queen of remixes and I am proud to own The Remixes album. No other female artist can and will never do a remix like MC. (Friday 3 April 2026; 06:47)

Honey (113,533) by Giovanni from USA Funny I have been playing "Honey" on a loop along with "My all", "Fourth of July" and "When I close my eyes". "Honey" is my favorite Mariah song along with "Dreamlover" and "Don't forget about us". Mariah ate with "Honey" and it's so raunchy how it's all one man, Derek Jeter haha. That man must have rocked her world. (Friday 3 April 2026; 06:39) this is a reply to message 113,529

Honey (113,529) by Bill from the UK I had to stop by to say that I've been listening to Honey ad nauseam recently. The song is pure ear candy. The merging of the two samples and how well they come together, the cascading strings, the wall of sound vocals, Mariah's rasp in her voice. What a launchpad to the "New Mariah" it was. And that video. Iconic and epic. That opening verse as she meanders around that slinky beat is pure fire. What a song and what a moment it was. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 20:15)

Glitter (113,532) by Giovanni from USA You all didn't have to do MC like that, I understand Mariah is no Meryl Streep but it was her first movie role, give her a break. She was better in Tennessee and Precious. Mariah definitely made an improvement and I'm sure with acting lessons she would have been better and could have done more roles. The Glitter album is good and I agree her voice bounced back from Rainbow and was more fuller and stronger. It's very interesting to hear the voice transition from Glitter to Charmbracelet. (Friday 3 April 2026; 06:31)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,531) by Zachariah from Croatia Amen to that. (Friday 3 April 2026; 00:55) this is a reply to message 113,525

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,525) by Lighty from China At least Glitter is better than A Christmas Melody in my very humble opinion. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:05)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,530) by LEOlamb from USA I love Glitter, the movie, the soundtrack, the singles. I must have purchased 200 copies of "Loverboy" in that push for the Hot 100 fight with "Bootylicious". I had 20 copies of the CD (including my three copies reserved in advance from Coconuts Music Store). I've seen the movie, rented it, bought the DVD when it came out, and even got the VHS - I supported it like crazy. I hope we get some fun additional stuff. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 22:45) this is a reply to message 113,521

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,521) by Bobby A from United States I love this conversation about Glitter. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 01:39)

Honey (113,529) by Bill from the UK I had to stop by to say that I've been listening to Honey ad nauseam recently. The song is pure ear candy. The merging of the two samples and how well they come together, the cascading strings, the wall of sound vocals, Mariah's rasp in her voice. What a launchpad to the "New Mariah" it was. And that video. Iconic and epic. That opening verse as she meanders around that slinky beat is pure fire. What a song and what a moment it was. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 20:15)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,528) by Hector from Mexico I respectfully disagree. I love A Christmas Melody. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 18:34) this is a reply to message 113,525

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,525) by Lighty from China At least Glitter is better than A Christmas Melody in my very humble opinion. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:05)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,527) by Edward from USA Mariah was the director, go figure. Every single one of her shots had that soft-focus camera filter on them, which is so vain and so very Mariah. She clearly wanted to recreate a little Mean Girls magic, but we all know Mariah basically plays herself in every movie she’s in, except Precious, because there was no way she could make that role about being glamorous. And I love how she hated her mustache. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:20) this is a reply to message 113,525

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,525) by Lighty from China At least Glitter is better than A Christmas Melody in my very humble opinion. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:05)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,526) by Edward from USA I agree. Glitter is definitely not a movie I ever think about rewatching but the music is simply great. That album is tied to some of the best memories of my life, so I'll always love it for that alone. Vocally, it's actually kind of crazy when you think about it. After the softer vocals on Butterfly, and then stuff like "I Still Believe" and "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" where she didn't sound her best, Glitter was like Mariah came back in full force. She sounded clear, strong, and effortless on that album. That's why it's always been hard for me to understand what happened after. You could already hear some cracks starting in the Butterfly era, and she didn't really improve on Rainbow, but then somehow she completely redeemed herself on Glitter just to go downhill again after that. She's definitely had some great vocal moments since then, but as a full album, nothing really compares to what she delivered there. And as for "Lead the Way", pure perfection. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:11) this is a reply to message 113,524

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,524) by Stacey from USA I am honestly indifferent to the whole love/hate conversation about Glitter, lol. I just love the music. I am thankful to Glitter everyday because I get to listen to Lead The Way. Wow. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 16:35)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,525) by Lighty from China At least Glitter is better than A Christmas Melody in my very humble opinion. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:05) this is a reply to message 113,522

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,522) by Bobby A from United States Glitter wasn't the right movie for MC because she didn't need her first movie to be similar to her life. MC needed a comedy like Madonna's Desperately Seeking Susan. MC's acting skills are better in comedies. Can we honestly say Glitter is now a cult film for the many reasons why it is such a love/hate movie? (Thursday 2 April 2026; 10:41)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,524) by Stacey from USA I am honestly indifferent to the whole love/hate conversation about Glitter, lol. I just love the music. I am thankful to Glitter everyday because I get to listen to Lead The Way. Wow. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 16:35) this is a reply to message 113,523

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,523) by Zachariah from Croatia It is definitely a cult movie. Especially amongst LGBTQIA+ community. It is the same with Crossroads, starring Britney and Zoe Saldana. Guilty pleasure. If the punishment is mockery by haters - I will gladly endure it and embrace it. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 13:19)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,523) by Zachariah from Croatia It is definitely a cult movie. Especially amongst LGBTQIA+ community. It is the same with Crossroads, starring Britney and Zoe Saldana. Guilty pleasure. If the punishment is mockery by haters - I will gladly endure it and embrace it. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 13:19) this is a reply to message 113,522

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,522) by Bobby A from United States Glitter wasn't the right movie for MC because she didn't need her first movie to be similar to her life. MC needed a comedy like Madonna's Desperately Seeking Susan. MC's acting skills are better in comedies. Can we honestly say Glitter is now a cult film for the many reasons why it is such a love/hate movie? (Thursday 2 April 2026; 10:41)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,522) by Bobby A from United States Glitter wasn't the right movie for MC because she didn't need her first movie to be similar to her life. MC needed a comedy like Madonna's Desperately Seeking Susan. MC's acting skills are better in comedies. Can we honestly say Glitter is now a cult film for the many reasons why it is such a love/hate movie? (Thursday 2 April 2026; 10:41) this is a reply to message 113,503

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,503) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands On par with "Mahogany" or "The Bodyguard"? I've seen Glitter (on DVD, not in the cinema) and I thought it was really really bad. And Mariah's acting was awful. (Monday 30 March 2026; 16:25)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,521) by Bobby A from United States I love this conversation about Glitter. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 01:39) this is a reply to message 113,519

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,519) by TJ from Norway That's just my subjective opinion, just as yours is also subjective. I was at the cinema watching it and believe me it was cringe to sit there with only two others. The reason was not bad marketing, but bad acting and horrible reviews because of that. Mariah doesn't express emotions when acting. She can make a small part in a movie ok, but no more than that. She doesn't use her voice other than in a monotone way, her hands are divaish when acting, and her face expressions doesn't look natural. She should not continue in that direction. That's my opinion, and nothing more, but I express it here. Happy easter. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 15:52)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,520) by TheButterflyReturns from United States Dude, it's a difference of opinion. You all need to chill out. It's truly bizarre to see such an extreme reaction to me and others saying something as anodyne as "Hey, maybe Glitter deserved a better shot." I'm not saying "Glitter" was a good movie, but plenty of other not-so-good/bad movies are successful at the box office. I'm just saying there were a lot of things working against it, that maybe it didn't deserve the polarized negative reviews it received, and that maybe it deserved a chance to perform a little better in theaters. I also feel bad that Mariah had so many personal and professional obstacles and struggles during the 1997-2001 period when it was in production. I bought multiple copies of the "Loverboy" single, went out to buy the album on 9/11, and rented the movie when it came out as a demonstration of support her. I'm very much looking forward to a deluxe edition of the album and maybe some extra footage and behind the scenes content from the movie. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 18:16) this is a reply to message 113,517

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,517) by Edward from USA Thank you for saying it because some people here seem to be on a group hallucination at this point. Reality: Glitter is a solid album tragically trapped inside a corny, awkward, secondhand embarrassment movie. Delusion: Saying Glitter and The Bodyguard are even remotely in the same league. Whitney wasn't Meryl Streep but she could act. Mariah absolutely could not. Trying to put her Glitter performance on the same level as Whitney in The Bodyguard is like saying a school talent show and Broadway are basically the same thing because both had a mike. And I love Mariah down, but some of you defend Glitter like you're trying to overturn a Supreme Court ruling. Enough. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 14:18)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,519) by TJ from Norway That's just my subjective opinion, just as yours is also subjective. I was at the cinema watching it and believe me it was cringe to sit there with only two others. The reason was not bad marketing, but bad acting and horrible reviews because of that. Mariah doesn't express emotions when acting. She can make a small part in a movie ok, but no more than that. She doesn't use her voice other than in a monotone way, her hands are divaish when acting, and her face expressions doesn't look natural. She should not continue in that direction. That's my opinion, and nothing more, but I express it here. Happy easter. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 15:52) this is a reply to message 113,518

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,518) by Zachariah from Croatia It's a bit harsh to say that it was embarrassing to watch Glitter. I don't agree with that. I enjoyed it very much. Her small role in "The Bachelor" with Chris O'Donnell and Renée Zellweger- she was good there, basically playing the character similar to her role as Raychel from Wisegirls. And let´s be real - neither Mariah or Whitney are actresses. Mariah was pushed to hard to work and the result was rushed. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 14:30)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,518) by Zachariah from Croatia It's a bit harsh to say that it was embarrassing to watch Glitter. I don't agree with that. I enjoyed it very much. Her small role in "The Bachelor" with Chris O'Donnell and Renée Zellweger- she was good there, basically playing the character similar to her role as Raychel from Wisegirls. And let´s be real - neither Mariah or Whitney are actresses. Mariah was pushed to hard to work and the result was rushed. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 14:30) this is a reply to message 113,514

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,514) by TJ from Norway "And, yes, Webmaster, the acting in 'Glitter' is on par with 'The Bodyguard' and 'Mahogany'." You can't compare the acting in Glitter to The Bodyguard. WH was clearly a better actress than Mariah. It was embarrassing to watch Glitter. As we say in Norway: Your eyes are the first thing to go blind. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 10:40)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,517) by Edward from USA Thank you for saying it because some people here seem to be on a group hallucination at this point. Reality: Glitter is a solid album tragically trapped inside a corny, awkward, secondhand embarrassment movie. Delusion: Saying Glitter and The Bodyguard are even remotely in the same league. Whitney wasn't Meryl Streep but she could act. Mariah absolutely could not. Trying to put her Glitter performance on the same level as Whitney in The Bodyguard is like saying a school talent show and Broadway are basically the same thing because both had a mike. And I love Mariah down, but some of you defend Glitter like you're trying to overturn a Supreme Court ruling. Enough. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 14:18) this is a reply to message 113,514

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,514) by TJ from Norway "And, yes, Webmaster, the acting in 'Glitter' is on par with 'The Bodyguard' and 'Mahogany'." You can't compare the acting in Glitter to The Bodyguard. WH was clearly a better actress than Mariah. It was embarrassing to watch Glitter. As we say in Norway: Your eyes are the first thing to go blind. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 10:40)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,516) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Yes Belinda. I agree. The movie would be better if it was made for tv, either on MTV, HBO, or even BET. Even other divas movie like Cinderella (Whitney & Brandy) and Double Platinum (Diana & Brandy) were made for tv movie and it were huge among fans and non fans. Tv movie was a real thing back then. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 14:12) this is a reply to message 113,507

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,507) by Belinda Vasquez from USA I always said that Glitter would have worked absolutely fine as a BET Original Film or an MTV Original Presentation, as a "Made For TV" movie. I am almost certain if it was marketed that way instead of in theaters, it would've received mixed to positive reviews, rather than negative. Anybody else agree? (Monday 30 March 2026; 20:06)

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