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Re: Ode to Juan (61,286) (61,305) by B from USA Mariah liking you because you are a prostitute because she was once one too? Really, Juan? Wow. I'm at a loss for words. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 19:45)

Re: LA Reid (61,280) (61,303) by B from USA He's deaf. He hasn't been the hitmaker he once was. Mariah should ignore his input. She needs to trust her instincts. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 18:53)

The Emancipation Of Andrew (61,302) by Martyn from England, UK Suddenly Andrew has a fan club. Is this his Emancipation era? Just remember the little people like me who stuck with you throughout your Glitter era. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 18:26)

"My All" Cologne (61,301) by Billy from Greece The resonance here is amazing. There is practically no rasp, no straining, just pure flexible vocals. In fact she sounds better than the prerecorded parts. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 14:53)

Re: Ode to Juan (61,286) (61,300) by Licia from USA I'm convinced Juan is just bored and doesn't have enough drama going on in his life. Lol. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 13:41)

Andrew from UK (61,299) by Lee from UK I don't make a habit of this and I dislike it when others do it but I really have to give you some praise for your posts - especially the more recent ones. I love reading all of the opinions on this board and, as you are probably aware, there are several posters here who love to spout their opinions non stop in overly long posts. It's always more of the same and other posters spend a lot of time blowing smoke up their [censored]. "I love your posts", "please don't stop posting" etc etc. Well, Andrew, it is finally your turn. You and I are of the same opinion about a lot of topics when it comes to Mariah. When I come across your posts I find them refreshing. Back in 2001/2002 I took a lot of heat on this board for my opinions on Mariah's vocals etc and was often labelled a hater. Now 15 years later, I'm still a fan, I have seen her live 4 times during 2 different tours and I am still of the same opinions I was back then. Please continue to post with Chardonnay in hand. Until you get banned, you will always have a fan in me. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 13:17)

Re: Stella, the brainwashing hag from the lost world (61,284) (61,298) by Andrew from UK Stella is clearing out dead wood it seems. Anybody that posts a tweet like that choreographer shouldn't be on anyone's payroll. And by the looks of it he won't be. Stella's a strong powerful woman. Where's the feminism? If she were a man doing what she's doing would he be called a "witch" and hounded on the web? Completely sexist. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 13:00)

Re: Sprung (61,295) (61,297) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Yes, that's it - it is Halloween-y. Thank you. The beat is sick as well. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 12:46)

Re: Stella is good at her job (61,285) (61,296) by Musti from UK I agree. I think Stella's contribution at this stage is not more than pushing Mariah out of her comfort zone. Ultimately it all comes down to Mariah but I do think she had a lot of yes-people around her by the end. I didn't like what the choreographer said about protecting her. If that means allowing Mariah to wear the same outfits, record the same type of songs and simply being in the same vicious loop that she's been since TEOM, that is no protection at all. Allowing someone to become too comfortable with themselves and their career choices isn't exactly caring, as we've all seen from the downward spiral of Mariah's career. I'm not too pro-Stella. Like many others have said, whether she is good or bad for Mariah will be seen when we have a new album/single. At the beginning it looked like she was putting Mariah under the management and advice of her entire family for her own gain but it seems that may not be the case (though none of us really know for sure). Stella knows by now that we will all hunt her down if she makes a bad move. Her career will surely be over. She has a lot to prove and I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt at this point. All seems to be working in Mariah's favour right now. Let's just see how the rest of it unfolds. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 12:28)

Re: Sprung (61,294) (61,295) by Bill from the UK What I love about Sprung is the Halloween backing track (only way I can describe it). That was one of my faves from Emancipation. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 11:22)

Sprung (61,294) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Quirky is a word I wouldn't usually use to describe any of Mariah's songs. Her material ranges from opulent to downright "hood". But the production in this one song from her is just weird. Maybe some of the background sounds are appropriate and even cute in a literal way as they do seem to "spring". Personally, they can be a little disorienting when I concentrate on them. Mariah seems to strain a bit at the chorus, but it's a nice bonus track and a unique addition to her brilliant catalog. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 10:45)

Stella story (61,292) by RibbonB from USA I was referencing an article I read in star magazine. It was April 4, that article stated they quit. A definite change of tone from the week before. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 3:44)

Mimi L (61,291) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Much respect to you, and believe me no offense taken by your post on my part. I respect your opinion and enjoy your posts as well. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 2:32)

Re: Eddie / Rae Rae vs Stella (61,270) (61,290) by RibbonB from USA It's interesting indeed. The only person I will believe about this is if Mariah says something in an interview out of her own mouth. I don't believe most of these articles that quote from sources, insiders, family friends or even with Mariah is quotation marks unless I hear it. Mariah was quoted as saying that she fired them to TMZ of all places, then just last week I read in Life and Style I think that the employees quit and that Mariah was happy with her new team because she felt her career was stagnant and she was not relevant anymore, that her prior team kept her closed up. That was laughable, at least Mariah tweeted then. Now I don't trust her tweets. A thirteen year old is the last person to tweet for a legendary diva who runs her own corporation. Anyway the gratuitous article seemed to soft pedal what Mariah was alleged to have said only the week before. The title was Mariah and Stella "we belong together". I have to find the exact magazine, but I snapped a picture of it. I refuse to buy tabloids, but the sources are entertaining. Funny this whole Stella error/era there are always multiple versions of the same story. James won't be on the show, from Mariah's mouth, to he taped and is happy to be on the show allegedly from Mariah to TMZ. Then we are told Mariah fired her staff, to the staff quit. They are moving in together, then Mariah herself says they are not living together. Anyway, I support Mariah and wish her the best for her sake and especially for her kids' sake. I'm going to laugh if my prediction comes true, that all these players will be on this ship wreck if it ever airs. They say reality TV is scripted anyway. I just hope Mariah writes a great next record I will buy it, I always do and all this other stuff is not even required. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 1:32)

Mariah's make up artist, stylist and back up singer (61,288) by Giovanni from USA I really wish Mariah would fire her make up artist, stylist and back up singers. The make up she uses looks awful and ages her. The mascara and fake eye lashes need to go. It makes her face look weird. As for her stylist and old back up singers, ditch them please. It also would be refreshing if Mariah replaced Big Jim Wright with someone younger. I'm so tired of him. I'd like her to start fresh with the next era. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 1:17)

New glitter bodysuit (61,287) by Giovanni from USA I actually like it because of her current hair. I thought she looked funny with the short "Glitter" hair and the tons of amount of make up she had on. But she looks really nice as of now. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 1:02)

Ode to Juan (61,286) by Andrew from UK That'll teach me to post from a pub. Two bottles of wine and my inbox suggests I shouldn't. Juan, my man, thank you for your email but, please, I don't need another one. As much as I have a sense of humour and am opinionated, you lost me at Mariah liking you because you are a prostitute and she was one, too (apparently). No. She was not. I make fun of her but it's mostly tongue-in-cheek. What a [censored] galactically absurd thing to say. I, and the Chardonnay, are actually outraged that the woman whose career I spent my life following has been reduced to that. So she gets her tits out and I make fun. Prostitute? Sit down, [censored]. You further lost me at insulting the guy who runs this website. He doesn't much like me, of that I'm sure, but he has class. If you're going to insult him, don't try to use his time to post your messages - which you are not paying him to do, incidentally. If you really are waiting for that phone call for Mariah to start an AIDS foundation with you (that's the phone call you're waiting for, apparently) then I hope waiting is something you enjoy. I don't give a flying [censored] what happened to you in your life. I may get HIV? Strange thing to say to someone to whose better nature you are trying to appeal. How bizarre. How do you know I don't already have it? It doesn't make anybody more or less deserving of time spent with an idol and it definitely doesn't give you a free pass to attack someone with a valid, coherent point about how they were cheated out of hundreds of pounds/ dollars/ euros/ yen/ golden tickets to the Wonka factory. Especially when that person is so [censored] humble and lovely about it. I was on your side. Now I'm not. Looky here, me and Eric sittin' in a tree. Thanks, but no thanks. Wish you well. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 0:26)

Stella is good at her job (61,285) by Todd from Melbourne, Australia Stella is copping a lot of flack in the media at the moment, and it's sad that the ousted members of MC's team are unhappy. However this is the first time in a long time that reviews are great, apart from the Alison drama there's no negative press about her, her concerts, her "diva demands" or anything of that nature. And her voice is sounding incredible, so maybe Mariah needed a manager that makes sure she's in bed by 10 and up at 7 for vocal warmups. And for that - congratulations Stella. In my opinion, she's bringing our girl back to life. (Thursday 14 April 2016; 0:23)

Stella, the brainwashing hag from the lost world (61,284) by Luke from United Kingdom If Stella has so much control why not get rid of the people most loyal to Mariah like her backup singers/Trey, her makeup artist she has had since the 90's, Big Jim Wright? I really don't think Mariah is as stupid as Rae Rae, or that other guy are making out. If she doesn't want their help or advice then they need to get over it. Sounds like Stella is doing some major refurbishment and the people not working hard enough are just bitter they aren't in on the diamond-showering, rubber dinghy ride. And why not have a 13 year old work on Mariah's social networks? She's going to know better than most with how to get good publicity. I don't think Instagram or Twitter is going to come before Mariah's kids. People go on about Stella using Mariah but did anyone stop to think maybe the people now out of the picture were the ones using her? Sitting around happily taking a paycheck from her. Sometimes it takes a person like Stella to point out these leeches. (Wednesday 13 April 2016; 23:30)

Re: Eddie / Rae Rae vs Stella (61,270) (61,283) by Chicago Lamb from USA "Feeling myself" a duet with Beyonce? Could "voice" mean Mariah? And he says weak. Perhaps we can extrapolate he doesn't like it? (Wednesday 13 April 2016; 22:56)

Article: Mariah Carey's ex-choreographer slams new team (61,282) by Chicago Lamb from USA This choreography and staging seems much better than the previous. (Wednesday 13 April 2016; 22:48)

Stella4eva (61,281) by Andrew from UK I Stella. Stella4eva. Slay, Stella, slay. Seriously, Mariah may come across as two monkeys short of a zoo sometimes but I'm sure on some days she's actually compos mentis. So some crew don't like Stella and call her names. I'm sure she loves them right back. This is actually trolling, no? You all be haters. Word. (Wednesday 13 April 2016; 22:36)

LA Reid (61,280) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter LA Reid was apparently smoking weed while listening to Rihanna's new album. Well that explains him green lighting "Infinity" as Mariah's comeback single (lol ok ok it's a little harsh, "Infinity" isn't a bad song, not just a strong single) and then "Ain't your mama" as JLo's new comeback single haha. I can't with L A Reid basically being out of it, listening to "Ain't your Mama" and saying "yes, yes this is exactly what we need to put out there and release as a single". Is this really the same man that told Mariah to go back and record more songs for TEOM? Because clearly he doesn't have the same music sense anymore. LA get your crap together. (Wednesday 13 April 2016; 22:22)

Re: Hey hey hello (61,275) silence (61,279) by juan manuel benabu from Argentina or Spain i have almost 4 post diferent, small, directly and nice ones, but i can't see it here I can't hear you silence [Webmaster: As long as you don't follow my rules, your messages won't get posted. Maybe I have to explain it again: You have to start a sentence with a capital and end it with a dot. It's so simple. Also, it's "I" and not "i".] (Wednesday 13 April 2016; 22:07)

Re: Old team vs new team (61,276) (61,278) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter While I agree Mariah's career is definitely in a better place right now than what it was say in 2014. But I will never understand why Stella gets credit for Mariah's tour being critically acclaimed and her confidence being back. I am not discounting Stella's work (although I would like a list of exactly what she got Mariah and what was already in the table before she came in because well we don't know for sure except for the reality series). But yes I will still consider that Stella is doing a lot for Mariah but I can't for the life of me understand why the tour's critical acclaim and Mariah's confidence is attributed to Stella. First of all the tour is being acclaimed because Mariah is putting up one heck of a show, it's not Stella singing there (or I might be watching a whole different tour lol). Secondly yes Mariah is confident now and yes she seems a lot happier now, but it's a little too far fetched to say she is the happiest she has ever been. Was she not happy during 2005-07 when she was basically wanted by everyone? Was she not happy in 2008 when she abandoned her career to try her luck at love? Was she not confident during her TAOM tour when she was super fierce. In 2008, was she not confident when she was rocking her killer body? Same for 2013. She is more confident now because she gets more confident every time she loses weight. Yes if we compare her current happiness to that of 2014 then for sure she is 200 times in a much better place. But 2014 wasn't just a mess because of her professional team, it was also a mess because Mariah had a semi breakdown because of what was going on in her personal life. Now that all that is in the past, she has found love again, she is happy and more confident. Gee dahlin' don't take this message personally. I am not attacking you, neither is it a direct reply to your message, I have just been seeing a lot of other fans really pushing the "Stella has basically made the new Mariah happen" card a little too much, so I had to vent. You are not one of those people though. Keep posting, I like your posts. (Wednesday 13 April 2016; 21:30)

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