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Re: My favourite Mariah interview (62,990) (63,020) by enwar00 from usa Your interview link led me to this one which seems to be the same era. Much fun. Had never seen either. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 16:58)

Re: My favourite Mariah interview (62,990) (63,019) by MusicfanJ from Germany Thank you Bill. What a lovely interview. This is the Mariah I love. Yes, she seems to have that inner peace. Her charisma is so unique. How can anybody not love that smile. So beautiful. And her eyes, the mirror to a human's soul. Gorgous. The interviewer was although very nice, good questions. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 14:31)

Re: Identity crisis? Who is Mariah Carey? (63,006) (63,018) by Licia from USA Well Marissa most of the fans excuse the situation with James because he's a billionaire. It doesn't matter that it seems to be the same situation that she was supposedly in with Nick. His billionaire status gives him a pass. I'm assuming she feels that same way as some of the fans because she say she's happy (shrugs). (Saturday 4 June 2016; 14:13)

Re: Glam Mariah (63,011) (63,017) by MusicfanJ from Germany I loved the Pinko commercial. Those photos were real cool and stylish. I agree that a commercial with a song would be very nice. I love the parfum intro from "For the record". But new music is what I'm longing for. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 14:11)

Re: Jimmy Kimmel (63,010) (63,015) by Licia from USA I agree. I loved it. She seemed to be enjoying herself. I knew Kimmel would be fun because he always brings that out of her. I for one am glad she got in that tub in full diva attire. Lol. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 13:58)

Re: Brenda - JLo (63,012) (63,014) by Licia from USA I've never heard any of this about Brenda. I've always wondered why all of a sudden there seemed to be animosity from her towards Mariah though. I agree that Mariah didn't have anything to do with Brenda being dropped. I remember when I Still Believe came out and that's the only song I know from Brenda to be honest. I totally understand how Mariah feels and she has every right to feel this way. I'm not asking for her to make Jennifer her bff. I just want them both to be adults and end it. Stop taking jabs at each other and stop giving the media more ammunition to pit them against each other. Right now this whole fight is keeping them in the news, but in the long run it won't help either of their images imo. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 13:46)

Re: Brenda - JLo (63,012) (63,013) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Yea, they managed to have a good relationship because Brenda didn't start blaming Mariah for her downfall in the beginning. I think she hinted towards it later on in life. Secondly one can't expect Jennifer to issue a public apology like someone else wrote a while back (not you) because why would she ruin her reputation? Would I want her to maybe reach out to Mariah in private and say that she is sorry for what happened and would love to get to know her? For sure. That would be great. Mariah can also be the bigger person and do that. They have a lot in common. Both are of the same age, both are in the music industry, both have twins and are divorced single mothers. Anyways as for applying this to our own lives and having to forgive and forget someone who has betrayed us/done us wrong and be polite about them. I think a lot of people can claim to have done that, including me. This happens in work places all the time, within families and friends too. Also, I would like to add that I can't blame Mariah for initially being pissed at JLo and saying those things. She was young, she was in a bad state in her life trying to get back on her feet and she was on her own trying to get her brand back whereas previously her career was closely calculated for her by her team. Not to mention a lot of people abandoned her for Tommy. So ya. But it is over 15 years now, she is a changed person. This can be put to rest. There is really no excuse for the current shades. I fact Mariah came out the winner. She got her TEOM. Ever since then JLo kind of slowly fizzled out. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 13:41)

Re: Brenda - JLo (63,003) (63,012) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Now I don't see that as the same scenario though. one being that Mariah has always sighted Brenda throughout her entire career for helping her, payed tribute by remaking "I Still Believe", made her apart of her TV special in 1999, and basically stayed on good terms with her up until the early 2000s (not sure why things went south with them afterwards). Also I don't think it was a case of Brenda being blacklisted or sabotaged, her career was just never that huge to began with (no shade). She was dropped due to poor album sales. It's one thing for someone's God given talent to naturally overshadow you, it's another thing for someone to purposely try to destroy/derail your career. (It's deeper than the sample.) As for Jennifer we all know that Tommy was pulling the strings. She was just guilty by association in the sabotage of Mariah. My only gripe with her is she eventually found out what happened and didn't seem to really care, which (in my opinion) is just as bad in the big scheme of things and can't be glossed over. Seeing how everything played out nearly destroyed Mariah, should've spark some feeling in any true good hearted person is what I'm saying. If I was Mariah I wouldn't blame Jennifer, but I probably wouldn't be too thrilled about her either. Now am I saying it was necessary for MC to shade her in the magazine the following year? No not at all. I actually remember reading it at the time and was surprised she went there. However, her feelings about what happened to her were valid and justified. I don't blame her for not having anything to say about certain people. I damn sure wouldn't lie and say I like someone that bothers me. I challenge anyone that has a hard time grasping this concept to put themselves in MC's shoes and apply this to a parallel situation in your life. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 8:55)

Re: Glam Mariah (62,986) (63,011) by 123 from USA I always wondered why we haven’t seen her in any major campaign in a while, especially for a big label. The only time I remember her doing anything was with Pinko, anyone remember that back in, 06 maybe? If you noticed, she dressed better during her campaign. With all these side hustles this would be one that would make more sense and that could actually benefit her singing career. A song placed in the commercial perhaps? (Saturday 4 June 2016; 7:37)

Jimmy Kimmel (63,010) by 123 from USA I loved her on this show. She didn't ramble or primp much, and instead of putting on the diva act for a gag, it almost sounded like she was having a conversation with her friend. She was very funny, which people don't get because they think she is being serious when she puts on her diva act, no one gets this gag except her fans. She looked great in that green dress and her body is smoking. I didn't see it as laughing at her, but rather with her when they did the bathtub skit. I think most people thought she was too much of a diva to actually get into the tub in a full gown with expensive jewelry and actually get wet. But she was a good sport and jumped right in. I liked that Jimmy went along with getting fed grapes as well. I felt this moment made her likable. I was watching the interview with a non-lamb and they had a positive reaction. "She seems to be having fun and enjoying life. I'm glad she isn't taking herself to seriously and got in the tub. She's funny." She seems to get more relaxed and being more herself instead of continuing to push a joke that no one gets. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 7:27)

RIP Muhammed Ali the real goat (63,009) by RibbonB from USA Sad news, Ali is gone. People have been speaking of Marilyn Monroe, search YouTube for video of Mariah singing happy birthday to Ali Monroe style. Kind of cute footage. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 7:02)

JK interview (63,008) by Zac Mills from United States So I noticed in the bathtub interview the minute JK mentioned Mariah's fiancé might get jealous that she was in the tub with another man (right after Tanaka and Anthony came out with champagne and grapes) she said he won't care or something along those lines. She also changes the subject quickly probably thinking he may go back to the two guys that came out, but she avoids his comment by asking for more bubbles. Mariah either has attention deficit or is the master of diversion in every single interview, and it seems every interviewer does not divert back to their topic once she goes off of it. I have never seen anything like it. It's almost like she cant stay on topic or just changes subject in avoidance. Back to the poster that said who is the real Mariah. I agree in the wondering if the Mariah we saw the first 7 years of her career was not her at all and post 97 and especially now is the real her. I think the real Mariah writes those lyrics though and that is the one that I want to see more of. Diva is overdone and we get that she is a "queen who slays" but please just downsize it a little. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 5:03)

Article: Mariah Carey hops into a bathtub with Jimmy Kimmel (63,007) by AJJones from United States And once again yet another Bryan Tanaka appearance. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 5:02)

Re: Identity crisis? Who is Mariah Carey? (62,979) (63,006) by Marissa from USA I'm going to preface this post with the obligatory fact that I don't know for sure what's going on in their relationship, but I can only go with my thoughts on what I see on the surface. I don't understand how Mariah went from being miserable that Nick was always gone to wanting to marry a billionaire who is based in a country on the other side of the world and who is extremely busy. I also don't understand how she's comfortable with him being a smoker. Or why he would propose to her knowing good and well that neither his nor her divorce was finalized. Or even how someone as private and aloof as him can handle Mariah going to the club, having nip slips a couple times a week, being surrounded by hot dancers even when they are off the clock or constantly being surrounded by the traveling circus aka entourage with no alone time. I want Mariah to be happy but nowadays I'm just confused as to how this works/is going to work. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 3:56)

Re: Article: Gaga fans start petition to stop Madonna and Mariah (63,004) (63,005) by ADAM from USA I think you're misinformed. Just because Mariah has gay people in her entourage and personal friends she has not made overt strides within the gay community to warrant an award from GLAAD. I agree with Gaga's fans that she is more deserving of that award. Gaga explicity supported the gay community before she became a star and still does in no unclear terms like Mariah does. Mariah has always generalized any statements about her music for all fans and not made any specific statements or overtures addresses the gay community or our struggles. She's never performed at Pride events or denounced any public figures who spoke of any anti gay rhetoric. Just because she allowed her image to be used on the cover of several gay magazines and referenced 2 gay men during her childhood who helped her mom does not make her a gay ally. With someone of Mariah's stature and influence among spiritual/black community, Mariah had the potential to become a real icon for the gay movement if she wanted to but she has not. I'm not saying she should. I'm just stating facts and correcting any false pretense that Mariah is a gay ally or rightful recipient of a GLAAD award. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 3:23)

Article: Gaga fans start petition to stop Madonna and Mariah (63,004) by Robin Elkins from United States Amen. Mariah has done a lot for the gay people. Get some help people. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 1:36)

Brenda - JLo (63,003) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Wasn't it rumored that Brenda K Starr was dropped by Sony so that they could afford Mariah's budget? So Brenda gave Mariah's demo to Tommy and got herself dropped. (Not saying that Mariah wouldn't have made it without Sony.) So are we going to blame Mariah for sabotaging Brenda's career? No. Because she was new, she probably didn't know and if she did, she really didn't have a say and she had to go along with what the suits told her. Same with Jennifer. The people saying she shouldn't have taken the sample, well first of all, she never writes her own stuff so I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't even know what sampling is. Then secondly she had her own career to build. If any of you were given the option of making your own career and be a huge star at the expense of another artist, would you be sitting around thinking what's wrong or right especially after you hustled half your life for this moment? Let's not pretend you'd give up on that. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 0:56)

Carpool karaoke (63,002) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So expanding on Andrew's post and in case JLo and Mariah becomes friends, I'd love to watch them join James Corden on a Carpool Karaoke segment. Where they just let lose and have fun. I'd like to hear JLo attempt to sing "My All" haha (since it's her favorite Mariah song) and I want Mariah to bop to "Booty" haha. Oh Lord. The views would be through the roof. They could do it like one of them is already in the car and then midway they stop to pick the other one up (like in the Gwen stefani - George Clooney - Julia Roberts one). (Saturday 4 June 2016; 0:44)

Re: Mariah fabulous life (62,998) (63,001) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter "They could ask her about recording new music, changing her sound, working with new producers, her ideas about recording a covers album, changing her hair color, anything else." You better replace Stella and be appointed as MC's manager right away. This is exactly what I was complaining about in one of my posts, that her interviews for a while lack substance. We only get to hear her talk about the same 3 things, none of which is her music. It's the diamonds, the fancy lifestyle and the kids. Questions about her music has taken a back seat. This is surprising because if anyone has something substantial to talk about, it's Mariah Carey. She could have so much to say about her music, her musical style, her recording process and so on, and yet all we get are the diva questions. Mariah is a genius and people seem to not notice that anymore because she has created the image of a "ditzy diva". I swear if Mariah would just go back to having the intellectual interview she used to give before and be a little more humble, people would be in awe of her. She is more than just a big voice. There's so much depth in her, people need to see that. Also in this way she can finally get the rightful respect as a songwriter. People still don't know that this woman wrote or cowrote all her songs. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 0:37)

Re: My favourite Mariah interview (62,990) (63,000) by Licia from USA Thanks Bill. I have never seen that interview before. I enjoyed it very much. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 0:21)

Re: The Lopez resolution (62,992) (62,999) by Licia from USA Bloody [censored] hell I agree as well. Lol. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 0:16)

Re: Mariah fabulous life (62,997) (62,998) by ADAM from USA I just wish that interviewers wouldn't play into her tangents or diva antics. Why won't interviewers just re-direct her to answer questions like a normal guest and not give the same canned responses she always gives? I think Mariah is given too much control during interviews. Just sit down and talk about the product you're here to promote. It's incredible how all her appearances in the media are always about her lifestyle and not about any substance. She has such a long career and so many topics ones could possibly ask her about and yet Mariah's team consistently approves each media outlet to ask the same questions about her wedding, children, and jewelry. Such a shame. They could ask her about recording new music, changing her sound, working with new producers, her ideas about recording a covers album, changing her hair color, anything else. Is anyone else just as frustrated by the missed opportunities? At least up until 2002 Mariah would answer fan questions about her career using Twitter and her website. Nowadays she's not involved in any form of contact with her fans. Not including the staged "Mariah World" scenes with her fans backstage. (Saturday 4 June 2016; 0:10)

Mariah fabulous life (62,997) by Liz Archer from Sweden I honestly don't know what to think. I don't know if I enjoy her "diva" acts in her interviews the last couple of years. I mean, I can see the fun in those "diva" moments. As a person with a sense of humor I get the festive moments and I get the persona that Mariah puts on. It is like acting. But honestly I am also a bit concerned. It is hard to take Mariah seriously when she act like that. Every interview, it's like she on her own dimension. I'm just worried that it's making people not feeling they can relate to her. As a fan, that is important. Or maybe we are just being too harsh and shouldn't take these things so seriously. Maybe Mariah knows what she is doing and simply is just trying to entertain us. Found out the the media outlet give her attention when she is extraordinary like the diva everyone think she is. Personally I don't think she is like that in private, but it's hard to really know. I'm just worried it alienates people more than being them in to adore her and her music. She is really special, she should be part of SNL or do some comedy acts. Maybe then people will get her. (Friday 3 June 2016; 23:39)

Re: I'm back (62,983) (62,995) by B from USA I've missed you. (Friday 3 June 2016; 23:35)

Article: Gaga fans start petition to stop Madonna and Mariah (62,994) by B from USA These people. Ugh, I can't. (Friday 3 June 2016; 23:34)

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