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Is this the new Rihanna Archives message board? (59,968) by Natalia from Italy I'm so sick of this topic of Rihanna. Can we please move on? So she got another #1, so what? There is nothing we can do about it. It seems pointless, all this obsessing and worrying if she will get more number ones and beat MC's record. If not her, I sure someone else will beat Mimi's records one day. Records are meant to be broken. Everyone here needs just chill out. It's getting very annoying coming here everyday reading about the same topic. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 21:14)

European tour and care (59,967) by Andy from Germany I am really looking forward to see her in March. I don't care what she will be singing or how. It has been 13 years since I saw her. So, who cares? I don't care if she is or will be #1. I don't care about her looks, who she is with or who says what about her. In my opinion Mariah Carey is one the most talented artists in the past 25 years of show business. She is a loving and caring person. What I care about is her music. And that is gold. Just saying. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 20:15)

Re: It is possible Ri could tie or break MC's record (59,962) (59,966) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA That's exactly how I feel. This obsession and people being upset over it to this degree is nonsense. We all knew Rihanna was going to get to 14. She actually got to #1 way later than I thought she would, over 4 years since 2012s Diamonds. I think everyone feels Mariah is threatened by this. I can guarantee you Mariah doesn't care because she has the full artistry. Mariah knows she's famous for her music not just her #1s. By us saying Mariah should feel threatened that Rihanna is close, we are basically undervaluing who Mariah Carey is as a true artist and think Mariah is only famous because of her number ones. If I was Mariah, I would feel insulted that all my fans think of me that way. Mariah is not known for just her #1s. If Rihanna ties her or passes her, they will just change the marketing to: Mariah Carey; executive producer, singer/songwriter with 18#1s and over 200 million albums sold. She is the most successful female recording artist in the history of recorded music with 2 diamond albums and 8 other albums with sales of at least 3 million copies each in the United States. It's not that deep guys. Good grief. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 19:54)

Work (59,965) by enwar00 from usa So much negativity and hate on here again. Cry me a river. What happened to "be nice or leave?" Does that only apply to Mariah, otherwise it's ok to be rude? Is it that hard to believe people simply are liking Work and therefore are streaming and downloading it? I love it and I'm glad it's #1. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 19:06)

Re: Ease for new generation / 14th number 1 (59,961) (59,964) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Great points Bill. Very true. People would complain though if MC made a deal with Samsung, just as I am sure there are some people upset that this deal contributed to Rihanna's success. It is acceptable right now, as part of the industry. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 18:53)

It is possible Ri could tie or break MC's record (59,962) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada But I just don't see the point in worrying about it to the point of obsession. Mariah doesn't have control over which records do well and which do not. Neither does Ri. Mariah doesn't even always have control over which records are allowed to become singles. Yes, obviously artists want to do well, but the way the mood of the board is going it's like Mariah should "buy" a number one record so that there is nothing to "threaten" her. Mariah is my favorite artist ever, but I just don't buy into that way of thinking. Worrying and stressing over something not wanted before it has even happened is like inviting it to come to pass. Yes, it "could" happen, but it hasn't yet, so why put the cart before the horse? If/when it happens then someone broke a record just like Mariah did. I know that the way numbers are calculated are different today and that Ri "gave away" her single. But, it's not like anything can be done about that right? Except for make noise as music lovers about the way singles are counted today. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 18:26)

Re: Ease for new generation / 14th number 1 (59,960) (59,961) by Bill from the UK But this is the time we are living in. If Mariah did something similar and tied up her new album with Samsung and it rocketed to the top of the charts, nobody here would be complaining. Equally if Mariah's next single featured Drake and as a consequence scored her 19th number one, we'd be celebrating and not saying she is "manipulating" the charts. Mariah's record will at some point be broken, either by Rihanna or another artist, just as she broke Elvis' record. Let's not be bitter and baying for Rihanna's blood because she is successful, just as Mariah was during the 90s. So long as Mariah continues to make great music and is happy in her life, then that's it for me. She made her mark in history, she has absolutely nothing to prove and she should never feel threatened by anybody. Her talent is completely unmatched and there will never be another Mariah Carey. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 17:15)

Re: Ease for new generation / 14th number 1 (59,944) (59,960) by B from USA The only Mariah single I ever saw or bought that was discounted was Loverboy. I paid $13 for the maxi singles of TGIFY and My All/Breakdown. The only other single I've heard was discounted was Heartbreaker but the video was in heavy rotation on MTV, VH1, and BET and it was being played every hour on the hour on radio. It didn't need to be discounted to reach #1 on the Hot 100. Rhianna's career is slowing down. Her song charted because of her Samsung deal. Her album and singles sales shouldn't count because of said deal. It's cheating and manipulating the charts. Her Navy is swindling. She's going through what GaGa went through with Artpop. Talent always rises to the top and Mariah's talent is undeniable. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 16:37)

Re: Seriously guys? (59,948) (59,959) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA "She's resorting to attaching herself to other artists for hype. Her last body of work didn't score any #1's, which was odd for her. Her label had to have another corporation buy downloads to give away for free to grab attention and headlines." Which universe are you from? Please tell me you are not talking about Mariah? If you are, receipts please. I hate it when opinions or perceived lies are passed along as facts. At least type better and clarify who you are talking about. Lady Gaga and Katy Perry came to Mariah's residency as fans of Mariah and Beyonce was at a charity event Mariah was at, as well. How is that attaching? Do you have proof that the label sold her songs to corporations? Maybe you meant the gift of giving away AIWFCIY for a brief time, a 21 year old song that still sells yearly; despite the giving. If I remember correctly, the general public made #beautiful go platinum in less than 3 months and chart at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now if you meant Rihanna, then maybe your facts are off. She had a #1 on her last album. Have a great day. [Webmaster: It's clear Nikki was talking about Rihanna and not Mariah. Rihanna gave away her album to Samsung customers.] (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 16:31)

Having a typical emotional upset (59,958) by Musti from UK It's a sad day. I really hoped Work wouldn't hit #1. I'm happy for Rihanna, but not as much as I'm upset about Mariah's record being threatened. Before the name calling begins, I just want to say that I don't think any of us here have stuck with Mariah solely based on her #1's and other achievements. I love the music, but like most of us I'm also very proud of her 18 #1's. And so is she. I won't lie, I still want her to beat The Beatles. And I definitely don't want Rihanna or anyone else anywhere near her record. I agree with Mimi L that it's all about going viral these days. Mariah has the talent and the charisma to pull it off. I expect good things from her new relationship with Sony. I think neither Mariah nor Sony would've taken this step unless they both mean business. Of course I will always be here whatever she does. But can I still wish for sweet #19-20-21? (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 16:12)

Oh yes (59,957) by radhames from Curacao If it's me you responded, I never said that she needs to do a duet with Justin or with Rihanna to achieve a hit. I just said it would be nice to hear them sing something together and going to #1. But I doubt that Mariah will ever do that. She never needed anyone to make dem hits, but yeah, anyway. I still love her and I know my queen will have another solo number 1. Often imitated, never duplicated. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 16:07)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey opens up about wedding plans (59,955) (59,956) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA Thank God. Thank you for changing the subject. It's freedom to my ears. I saw the picture and I agree but I think they widened the picture. I still like it though. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 16:01)

Article: Mariah Carey opens up about wedding plans (59,955) by Martyn from England, UK Whoever chose the photo for this article clearly doesn't like Mariah very much. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 15:18)

Re: #1's for everybody (59,953) (59,954) by Blue Riding Hood from Outside Problem debuted at #3 narrowly missing a #1 debut, by something like 0.031 point, and then the video premiered on Thursday causing its points to be split and got blocked by Iggy's Fancy. Justin also narrowly missed a #1 debut for Boyfriend. As we can see from the trends, it has become easier for #1 debut or catapult when streaming was added to the Hot 100 formula. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 13:32)

#1's for everybody (59,953) by Lee TS from USA I'm sorry but if #1's were so easy to get then everybody would have one and we wouldn't be in this drought of 8 years and going. Where's Ariana #1, wasn't she all trend and hype in 2014 but with some actual talent? And JB took forever to get his first. Rihanna's buzz singles last year didn't do much for her. Taylor is what, on her 7th try from 1989. I don't think Selena or Demi has any but some top 10's, I could be wrong. Rihanna has made it to her 11th year, I wouldn't call her a trend. Bless Kesha's heart but that was a trend. Maybe M does need to duet with B, so she can get played on the radio station. I kid. She's only one hit away from glory, the stars has to align for her again. Mariah's best asset is herself, let's hope she can hone in on her talent and come up with greatness. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 10:46)

Re: Ease for new generation / 14th number 1 (59,944) (59,952) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The video did not count to her chart position this week though. It will count for next week. From what I heard, the video was released after the cut off time for chart points. So she got the #1 based on the hype of her and Drake's sexual tension/chemistry. The Navy may attack me now, but cut me some slack, I am in distress over this news. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 10:07)

Re: Seriously guys? (59,948) (59,951) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The thing is, Rihanna getting more #1's is very possible solely because of the fact that with the change in Billboard's chart formula, it is easier for hyped up music to reach #1. It's not as hard as how it was when Mariah, MJ, The Beatles and Elvis had it. At that time your song truly had to reach people for it to get to #1. Now anyone can come and score a #1 by creating a viral video or by striking up a major publicity stunt. This is the only reason Rihanna can get to Mariah's record. No other reason. Mariah will still remain the songbird supreme, but she just won't have that one title that both the lambs and Mariah herself likes to rub on people's face every now and then. Lord knows I have had my share of "well Mariah has 18 #1's, how many does your fave?" moments. Sadly a few of them was to the Rihanna fans. Ugh karma. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 10:04)

MC and Rihanna (59,950) by Gilles from Malta I am very glad and happy for Mrs R. because it is such a difficult way to achieve today. When we listen R's number 1 we can feel a different trend, another type of music, others types of beats, very electro mixed with hip hop and pop standard. Regarding the lyrics they are quiet dark that I qualify as tragic love, tough life, difficulties inside the society. On the other hand MC is a mixed and a source of inspiration through different styles of music, she can adapt to every trend or style of music with a MC touch, her lyrics are about love, desire, hope, breakdown, hope, faith, break up. R. will be like MC, I mean a prisoner of her number 1's. After every top there is a down. MC knows how to face that situation. Now Mariah is an icon, a classic singer and a legend she writes most of her lyrics and produces her own material, that is more difficult to get that title than to have a trending number 1 made by a lot of collaborators and producers. I am not worried at all. Mariah is a legend, Rihanna is a trend. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 8:17)

Coming for the Billboard queen status (59,949) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Let's not even try to fool ourselves thinking that it will take Rihanna a few more years to pass Mariah. She can very well do it by this year or next year if she choose to. Why? Look at Taylor's 1989. Collected 3 #1's within a span of 2 years. Bieber's "Purpose" collected 3 #1's within a span of 1 year. So Rihanna can do the same. She doesn't even need to spend the 2nd week at #1, she'll just have to be there 1 week and that's it. If Mariah doesn't step up her game, she has to be fine with people asking her how it feels to have Rihanna surpass her record (Rihanna out of all the people in the world, heck I would have settled for Taylor even since she at least writes her material). There would be no more "18 #1's, not everyone has that". (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 5:00)

Seriously guys? (59,948) by Nikki from usa People are talking like Rihanna already passed Mariah as if it were inevitable. Let's not count the chickens before they're hatched. MC was considered unstoppable once. No one anticipated Glitter would knock her so far down. No one saw her return coming either. People, especially Beatles fans, were freaking out when MC clocked her 18th #1. All the papers were headlining that MC would break the boys record before she hit 40. They claimed she was on fire and there was nothing to stop her. She was, and still is, only 2 hits away. Then, Nick happened. Rihanna has already had 11 years of unstoppable success. If MC's work rate proves anything it's what goes up must come down. The signs are already showing. Her vocals are getting into bad shape, even for her. She's resorting to attaching herself to other artists for hype. Her last body of work didn't score any #1's, which was odd for her. Her label had to have another corporation buy downloads to give away for free to grab attention and headlines. "Work" is an ok track, but it's not all that. It's running 70% on hype and momentum. So is Rihanna at this point. The real question is, how long can that continue to last? I doubt she'll make it to Mariah's crown. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 4:33)

Re: Rih's 14th Billboard Hot 100 #1 (59,940) (59,947) by George Golden from UK 4 numbers is easy to get for an artist like Rihanna. Mariah needs to wake from her sleep. This girl only had one number one when Mariah had her 18th. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 3:20)

Mariah Carey Glitter interview (59,946) by 123 from USA Interesting interview during the Glitter era. I never saw it before now. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 2:32)

Oh no (59,945) by Giovanni from USA There are people on the board who think Mariah needs help from Rihanna or Justin Bieber for a hit. What an insult. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 1:38)

Re: Ease for new generation / 14th number 1 (59,938) (59,944) by 123 from USA You are correct. It is easier to nab a number 1 spot because the charting system has changed. Streams count for 25% of chart position in the US. I believed it changed right around the time Miley released that Wrecking Ball video. Rihanna was smart and waited until her latest song peaked on the charts (number 5) and then released the video. Her video was released today so with all the streams it will push her to number 1. They claim that Mariah got a bunch of number ones because of price cuts, but it's just strategic, timely marketing and roll out. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 1:26)

Re: Rihanna surpasses Mariah (59,933) (59,943) by David F from Mexico Hola I agree with you so sad to see this things happen. Rihanna is using the only artists that give her strenght that would be Drake and Eminem twice. If you notice she did not take the risk on her own. So next time she will use them both again. Her acts are messy. I personally do not own anything by her nor will. Our queen Mariah needs to do the same, have the risk to bring a record with Justin Bieber. A happy pop record the rapper formula is a little used. I think his fans would like Mariah. I think they do because they download the Christmas video every year. Just think about it. (Tuesday 23 February 2016; 1:07)

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