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Nodules (113,228) by Giovanni from USA I doubt Mariah had her nodules removed. The success rate for nodules removal especially today is high. If anything she would sound better. Her problem is she doesn't take care of her voice like she used to like in her younger days. A lot of fans say she has vocal damage but I disagree it's definitely the champagne. Vocal damage can be fixed. One of the things I love about the Caution album is that her voice sounds very good especially in. Even during the pandemic she showed she was in a good place vocally. I don't wanna judge Mariah but I definitely think she turned to drinking to cope with something. A lot of people in the industry turn to drugs or drinking to cope with the stress life of being an artist or because of loneliness/depression. I sometimes think would she be in a better place emotionally had she and Nick still been together. Even with Bryan she looked very happy and alive which makes me believe she might feel lonely at times. I truly believe her kids help a lot and give her a reason to live. I hope whatever she's going through especially health wise is helped by God. (Tuesday 10 February 2026; 07:13)

John from USA (113,227) by Giovanni from USA There's a picture of Mariah with designer Fausto Puglisi he posted on his Insta and her hair there style looks different than when she hit the stage for her performance at the Olympics but that is how I like her hair styled. In fact I would love if she got a shoulder length cut and went brunette again. I like you am over the long hair it's so TEOM. (Tuesday 10 February 2026; 06:50)

More youthful hairstyle please (113,226) by John from USA At the point, I don't even see Marilyn Monroe in her current "looks". It's giving Aretha Franklin cosplayer. (Monday 9 February 2026; 20:39) this is a reply to message 113,221

More youthful hairstyle please (113,221) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, since the last two years I often have to think of Marilyn Monroe and Mariah. We all know Mariah adores Marilyn. MM was a diva, sex symbol, most famous woman on earth (besides with the queen, same age haha), plus she had the hardest childhood and was such a beautiful, unhappy woman. I don't want to see Mariah so unhappy in the future. Mariah was always a diva, but it has become a bit too much. I mean the image. It has become hard to see/recognize Mariah the person, the singer behind that big image. I guess it's a shield. But I often miss the natural, carefree Mariah. And it's true, elegance ages everyone. If you want to look younger or youthful, take casual clothes. Everyone looks older with extravaganza and jewelry. It's normal. Non-fans always say the word diva when it comes to Mariah. Personally, I don't like that this is the first thought they have about her. She is so much more and it makes me sad, that it seems only fans/lambs know and remember it. (Monday 9 February 2026; 14:23)

Olympic performance (113,225) by Jamie from UK I sometimes think she already had the nodules removed hence the state of her voice post Caution. Might explain why she's so vacant, could it be possible she had the surgery and made her voice weaker than it had already become, and now she's riddled with guilt and loss from choosing to do it. Plus along with her other issues has now manifested into the Mariah we now see before us, vacant lost and a shadow of her former self. I miss my Mariah. (Monday 9 February 2026; 19:54) this is a reply to message 113,209

Olympic performance (113,209) by Bobby A from United States MC was more confident on stage many years ago. You could tell she was when her right hand moved along with the notes. MC doesn't use her hand anymore. Maybe it is time let her whistle range go and have her vocal nodules removed. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:34)

More youthful hairstyle please (113,224) by Edward from USA Mariah went from hiding behind her diva persona to completely losing herself in it. It's so unrelatable and dated. It must be exhausting having to be caked up and overproduced all the time. She should just go back to basics. She sings "Nothing Is Impossible", a deep, beautiful ballad about resilience, yet she's always acting like her shit don't stink. After 2010, she cranked her diva up to the max, and she's never been the same ever since. Sometimes I wonder who this woman is. As for the Winter Olympics performance, everybody lipped that night, from Andrea Bocelli to Laura Pausini, so Mariah gets a pass from me this time. I think she just should start licensing her own holograms for situations like this, since she's just stands there doing nothing but looking pretty. (Monday 9 February 2026; 18:55) this is a reply to message 113,221

More youthful hairstyle please (113,221) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, since the last two years I often have to think of Marilyn Monroe and Mariah. We all know Mariah adores Marilyn. MM was a diva, sex symbol, most famous woman on earth (besides with the queen, same age haha), plus she had the hardest childhood and was such a beautiful, unhappy woman. I don't want to see Mariah so unhappy in the future. Mariah was always a diva, but it has become a bit too much. I mean the image. It has become hard to see/recognize Mariah the person, the singer behind that big image. I guess it's a shield. But I often miss the natural, carefree Mariah. And it's true, elegance ages everyone. If you want to look younger or youthful, take casual clothes. Everyone looks older with extravaganza and jewelry. It's normal. Non-fans always say the word diva when it comes to Mariah. Personally, I don't like that this is the first thought they have about her. She is so much more and it makes me sad, that it seems only fans/lambs know and remember it. (Monday 9 February 2026; 14:23)

Olympic performance (113,223) by Lee from USA Better a yes queen than a hypocrite. There's no logic about complaining about an artist that you claim to be a fan of. (Monday 9 February 2026; 18:35) this is a reply to message 113,207

Olympic performance (113,207) by Bill from the UK Lol, nonsensical Yas Queen logic at play. You can either sing or you can't. The language you're singing in doesn't change your tone, agility, range, or how dynamic a singer you are. Plenty of singers can sing capably across different languages. And Mariah managed it in the past with her Spanish takes of Hero, My All and Open Arms. And on top of all that, it was lipped anyway. It was just a bad performance. One to add to the ever increasing list. Until she gets the help she so desperately needs, or explains what debilitating disease she is suffering from, this is all we will get from now on. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 12:09)

More youthful hairstyle please (113,222) by Bill from the UK Always Emotions era Mariah. Perfect, natural beauty but with an unassuming confidence behind. (Monday 9 February 2026; 18:00) this is a reply to message 113,219

More youthful hairstyle please (113,219) by Lee from UK I have a feeling that Mariah has purposefully been trying to look like a caricature of a "diva" for a while. This doll-like image seems to have taken over. I think this is how she wants to be remembered in the future. We all have that one image that comes to mind of famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. I think Mariah has been trying to curate a mind picture that we associate with her when people say "Mariah Carey". To be honest, it is clever as the only image I have of Whitney is her being a sweaty mess on stage. I have always thought that the flat hair on top really does Mariah no favours especially when paired with the extra long extensions; it really does age her. I would be interested to know what picture comes to your mind's eye when people say "Mariah Carey" and I wonder how different it would be to the casual listener's mental image. (Monday 9 February 2026; 12:44)

More youthful hairstyle please (113,221) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, since the last two years I often have to think of Marilyn Monroe and Mariah. We all know Mariah adores Marilyn. MM was a diva, sex symbol, most famous woman on earth (besides with the queen, same age haha), plus she had the hardest childhood and was such a beautiful, unhappy woman. I don't want to see Mariah so unhappy in the future. Mariah was always a diva, but it has become a bit too much. I mean the image. It has become hard to see/recognize Mariah the person, the singer behind that big image. I guess it's a shield. But I often miss the natural, carefree Mariah. And it's true, elegance ages everyone. If you want to look younger or youthful, take casual clothes. Everyone looks older with extravaganza and jewelry. It's normal. Non-fans always say the word diva when it comes to Mariah. Personally, I don't like that this is the first thought they have about her. She is so much more and it makes me sad, that it seems only fans/lambs know and remember it. (Monday 9 February 2026; 14:23) this is a reply to message 113,219

More youthful hairstyle please (113,219) by Lee from UK I have a feeling that Mariah has purposefully been trying to look like a caricature of a "diva" for a while. This doll-like image seems to have taken over. I think this is how she wants to be remembered in the future. We all have that one image that comes to mind of famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. I think Mariah has been trying to curate a mind picture that we associate with her when people say "Mariah Carey". To be honest, it is clever as the only image I have of Whitney is her being a sweaty mess on stage. I have always thought that the flat hair on top really does Mariah no favours especially when paired with the extra long extensions; it really does age her. I would be interested to know what picture comes to your mind's eye when people say "Mariah Carey" and I wonder how different it would be to the casual listener's mental image. (Monday 9 February 2026; 12:44)

Grammy, songwriting, Adam Lambert, etc (113,220) by MusicfanJ from Germany Oh yes. I love my 90ies playlist and cd's too. For every mood a perfect song or album. It also works like a time-machine with all the good memories. Proud "90ies kid" for life. (Monday 9 February 2026; 14:01) this is a reply to message 113,218

Grammy, songwriting, Adam Lambert, etc (113,218) by Lainsky from Philippines Yep, the '90s music really is the best. They are consistent in my playlist along with Mariah's. (Monday 9 February 2026; 11:45)

More youthful hairstyle please (113,219) by Lee from UK I have a feeling that Mariah has purposefully been trying to look like a caricature of a "diva" for a while. This doll-like image seems to have taken over. I think this is how she wants to be remembered in the future. We all have that one image that comes to mind of famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. I think Mariah has been trying to curate a mind picture that we associate with her when people say "Mariah Carey". To be honest, it is clever as the only image I have of Whitney is her being a sweaty mess on stage. I have always thought that the flat hair on top really does Mariah no favours especially when paired with the extra long extensions; it really does age her. I would be interested to know what picture comes to your mind's eye when people say "Mariah Carey" and I wonder how different it would be to the casual listener's mental image. (Monday 9 February 2026; 12:44) this is a reply to message 113,188

More youthful hairstyle please (113,188) by John from USA If she insists on being a statue, at least get a style update. The Cowardly Lion Mane has to go. It totally ages and dates her, makes her even less accessible. Bring back the honey gold blonde hair with more volume up top and maybe even side-swept bangs. (Saturday 7 February 2026; 23:52)

Grammy, songwriting, Adam Lambert, etc (113,218) by Lainsky from Philippines Yep, the '90s music really is the best. They are consistent in my playlist along with Mariah's. (Monday 9 February 2026; 11:45) this is a reply to message 113,194

Grammy, songwriting, Adam Lambert, etc (113,194) by Stacey from USA We were truly spoiled during the 90s. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 03:49)

What Mariah have ya'll been watching? (113,217) by Bobby A from United States Mariah Carey existed somewhere between Love Takes Time and I'm That Chick. Diva Mariah was created afterwards and she can't let go of the shtick. It is sad, but MC uses it to compensate for the loss of her instrument. I don't think any Lamb would be mad at MC for taking a break from the stage for 5-10 years and find Mariah Carey again. Lord knows she needs to find Mariah Carey again. (Monday 9 February 2026; 07:09) this is a reply to message 113,211

What Mariah have ya'll been watching? (113,211) by Randy from USA What she did at the Olympics is what she's done for ten years. Look flawless so people comment on that and not her singing or stage presence. The show is the diva not the musician. I expected what she gave. What's the point of criticism anymore? When you book Mariah, you book glamour and zombiesm singing to a tape. And how dramatic is it to say she ruined the ceremony. She didn't thrown axes into the audience. There were other performers there. I took some time off of social media and I come back to this. People really need to get a life because this is par for the course and not the most important national/world event currently. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 16:52)

What MC really needs moving forward (113,216) by Bobby A from United States MC should probably become an artist who releases compilations, boxsets and an occassional new album every five years with a male artist. I think her days of performing on a stage are coming to an end. Maybe I am wrong. (Monday 9 February 2026; 01:26) this is a reply to message 113,199

What MC really needs moving forward (113,199) by Giovanni from USA I couldn't agree more. I have been wanting Mariah to write with Diane Warren since 2013. They could definitely come up with something good. As for a new manager I say bring back Stella. She would fix everything and put Mariah back on top where she belongs. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 06:42)

Olympic performance (113,215) by Zachariah from Croatia The hand movements. I loved them. She was famous for them in one period of time. And it was logical for me - you need to project that voice and paint a picture in the air how are you doing that. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 18:59) this is a reply to message 113,209

Olympic performance (113,209) by Bobby A from United States MC was more confident on stage many years ago. You could tell she was when her right hand moved along with the notes. MC doesn't use her hand anymore. Maybe it is time let her whistle range go and have her vocal nodules removed. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:34)

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,214) by Lighty from China Her voice was in the worst shape it could be during LA Pride 2023 but the setlist was fire and she was really feeling herself on stage, so I said to myself if Mariah's happy then I'm ok with it. She started lipping VOL in the Celebration of Mimi 2024 residency but she was still having some cute ad-lib moments here and there so I made peace with it. She looked really unhappy and sad during that Make It Happen performance in Aruba. People wondered why and then a few months later came the news of her mother and sister's passing. Make sense. Entering 2025, everything went downhill really quickly. Every performance was lipped and "statue-d", she was distant and uninterested and incoherent in every interview, she sounded tired in most songs on HFIA even Sugar Sweet doesn't sound so sugary and sweet. I really worried about Mariah's mental health state at the time and the only saving grace and surprise was that fully live Play That Song on Fallon although she was still nervous and stiff. Last week, she looked happier and was more talkative at the MusiCares Gala. She was really enjoying the tributes and sang along with most of them especially the Chick songs. I genuinely thought the winter vacation had relaxed her after the Christmas and New Year shows and she was really getting better and better. And then came this Olympics performance, I'll just quote Stacey here, "That was hard to watch." I won't say I'm disappointed because I'm really not. I'm just worried about her more and more. I don't want her to be another Britney (no offense to Britney). But as Mariah herself sang, Nothing is Impossible, I still pray for Mariah to be healthier and happier this year. I don't even care about the lipping anymore, all I wish for her is that she could be, "free enough to fly", once again. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 18:08) this is a reply to message 113,208

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,208) by Shezz from Pk Bill she clearly developed it later on when she lost all her magical abilities and all confidence in herself and her voice. Early Mariah performances are some of the best of all performers of the 90s I still don't know why she had that reputation early on that she wasn't good live performer when she started out. She enjoyed the stage and loved how the audiences connected with her voice. Why she still signs up for these live performances now is beyond me. Yes she is actually frightened up there now on the stage because she clearly can't fake it. Who knows what really is going on with her post Caution and why she feels the need to continue to do this. I love HFIA but albums sadly don't pay the bills anymore even more so with her sales. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:06)

Saadiyat nights (113,213) by Lara from Middle East Well that was quick. But way different performance. She was relatively alive again. I guess the Olympic performance was really scary to her and made her completely tense, especially in the Italian song, because when she switched to her own song you could feel she was moving a bit more but since it was so short, she didn't have time to loosen up more. And thumbs up for giving at her age 2 performances in different countries in 2 consecutive nights. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 17:33)

What MC really needs moving forward (113,212) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I say bring back Stella." This is a joke right? No way, please. This woman was a nightmare (even when she made one or two good business choices at the beginning). She almost destroyed Mariah. I'm still trying to forget that this woman and her daughter or relatives were connected to Mariah. Dark times were these (Yoda speaks). (Sunday 8 February 2026; 17:02) this is a reply to message 113,199

What MC really needs moving forward (113,199) by Giovanni from USA I couldn't agree more. I have been wanting Mariah to write with Diane Warren since 2013. They could definitely come up with something good. As for a new manager I say bring back Stella. She would fix everything and put Mariah back on top where she belongs. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 06:42)

What Mariah have ya'll been watching? (113,211) by Randy from USA What she did at the Olympics is what she's done for ten years. Look flawless so people comment on that and not her singing or stage presence. The show is the diva not the musician. I expected what she gave. What's the point of criticism anymore? When you book Mariah, you book glamour and zombiesm singing to a tape. And how dramatic is it to say she ruined the ceremony. She didn't thrown axes into the audience. There were other performers there. I took some time off of social media and I come back to this. People really need to get a life because this is par for the course and not the most important national/world event currently. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 16:52)

More youthful hairstyle please (113,210) by John from USA Exactly. When I was younger, I remember my non-fan friends comment on how much sexier and attractive she was dressed-down in jeans. For someone committed to not acknowledging birthdays, and insisting on being forever twelve, Mariah's aesthetic feels curiously devoted to what the youth now dismiss as old and boring. A much-needed pivot - sharper tailoring, sleeker silhouettes, a refreshed hairstyle - could update her image without completely abandoning the grandeur she thrives on. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 16:02) this is a reply to message 113,198

More youthful hairstyle please (113,198) by Giovanni from USA I agree I have never been a fan of the long hair and Mariah looks better with shorter hair. I loved her milf cut in 2013 when she sang "Looking in" in New York in her arm sling and her appearance on Jimmy Fallon also from the same year. I wish she would go back to being a brunette. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 06:37)

Olympic performance (113,209) by Bobby A from United States MC was more confident on stage many years ago. You could tell she was when her right hand moved along with the notes. MC doesn't use her hand anymore. Maybe it is time let her whistle range go and have her vocal nodules removed. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:34) this is a reply to message 113,207

Olympic performance (113,207) by Bill from the UK Lol, nonsensical Yas Queen logic at play. You can either sing or you can't. The language you're singing in doesn't change your tone, agility, range, or how dynamic a singer you are. Plenty of singers can sing capably across different languages. And Mariah managed it in the past with her Spanish takes of Hero, My All and Open Arms. And on top of all that, it was lipped anyway. It was just a bad performance. One to add to the ever increasing list. Until she gets the help she so desperately needs, or explains what debilitating disease she is suffering from, this is all we will get from now on. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 12:09)

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,208) by Shezz from Pk Bill she clearly developed it later on when she lost all her magical abilities and all confidence in herself and her voice. Early Mariah performances are some of the best of all performers of the 90s I still don't know why she had that reputation early on that she wasn't good live performer when she started out. She enjoyed the stage and loved how the audiences connected with her voice. Why she still signs up for these live performances now is beyond me. Yes she is actually frightened up there now on the stage because she clearly can't fake it. Who knows what really is going on with her post Caution and why she feels the need to continue to do this. I love HFIA but albums sadly don't pay the bills anymore even more so with her sales. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:06) this is a reply to message 113,200

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,200) by Bill from the UK The sadness they are referring to is towards Mariah and what she has become. And please, enough with the stage fright nonsense. Watch Madison Square Garden and tell me that's someone who suffers from crippling stage fright. And if she developed crippling stage fright later on in life, don't perform at the damn Olympics. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 08:35)

Olympic performance (113,207) by Bill from the UK Lol, nonsensical Yas Queen logic at play. You can either sing or you can't. The language you're singing in doesn't change your tone, agility, range, or how dynamic a singer you are. Plenty of singers can sing capably across different languages. And Mariah managed it in the past with her Spanish takes of Hero, My All and Open Arms. And on top of all that, it was lipped anyway. It was just a bad performance. One to add to the ever increasing list. Until she gets the help she so desperately needs, or explains what debilitating disease she is suffering from, this is all we will get from now on. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 12:09) this is a reply to message 113,196

Olympic performance (113,196) by Lee from USA Do you have a rehearsal video? People should cut the woman a break. She's singing in another language. If the other singers were singing in English, they wouldn't sound that great either. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 05:03)

Bill / Bobby (113,206) by Bill from the UK Performing two songs live since 1998 isn't the flex you might think it is pumpkin. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 12:03) this is a reply to message 113,197

Bill / Bobby (113,197) by Giovanni from USA Both of you are wrong. Mariah sang ABMB live in 2009 at iHeart radio, it's available on YouTube. She also sang WBT live in 2013 at GMA. The climax is up for debate but judging by her face at the end I would say it's live. She looked so mad and annoyed haha. Two very good live performances in case anyone hasn't seen them. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 06:33)

Bill / Bobby (113,205) by Lighty from China Bill and Bobby were talking about [fully] live performances, and the 2009 iHeartRadio ABMB was not fully live either, the tiiiiiiiime part as usual. The only fully live TV performance in recent years was Play This Song on Fallon last year. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 12:01) this is a reply to message 113,197

Bill / Bobby (113,197) by Giovanni from USA Both of you are wrong. Mariah sang ABMB live in 2009 at iHeart radio, it's available on YouTube. She also sang WBT live in 2013 at GMA. The climax is up for debate but judging by her face at the end I would say it's live. She looked so mad and annoyed haha. Two very good live performances in case anyone hasn't seen them. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 06:33)

Olympic performance (113,204) by Lighty from China See post 113,153. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 11:48) this is a reply to message 113,196

Olympic performance (113,196) by Lee from USA Do you have a rehearsal video? People should cut the woman a break. She's singing in another language. If the other singers were singing in English, they wouldn't sound that great either. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 05:03)

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