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A Christmas Melody (58,656) by B from USA Did pretty well considering the reviews and the fact that most people no longer watch tv live anymore. I enjoyed the film but I'm familiar with Hallmark movies and knew what to expect. The special was magical and I don't care if she lipped the entire concert because she looked stunning. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 22:10)

Re: The legit year our queen born (58,649) (58,655) by Lee TS from USA Lol, I believe Mariah was born being named Mariah. Her stories of having a weird name adding to her identity crisis is too much. Just did a quick search and "Paint Your Wagon" was originally a broadway play from the 50's. Knowing Mariah's mom being an opera singer and all, doesn't sound too crazy that she might have been a fan of the play. I kinda do believe Mariah was born in '69 because there was a photo floating around late last year of her passport and it listed her being born in '69. It looked pretty legit and her passport photo was very pretty too haha. I remember thinking, "Oh no, she's older than JLo." Just for laughs. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 22:02)

Re: The legit year our queen born (58,649) (58,654) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA Mariah and her mom did an interview with Oprah. I thought they confirmed it there but I could be wrong. What I do know is that Mariah confirmed herself that she started the industry when she was 18 years old. Sources differ because people forget Mariah was signed in 1988 to Columbia records not in 1990. Mariah could have been 17 years old when she first signed in 1988. She was 20 years old in 1990 when her first album was released in June 12, 1990. Her 20th birthday was a few months prior to her debut on March 27, 1990. The picture she captioned this year with her and then 19 year old "Will Smith at KIIS FM Endless Summer Jam in Los Angeles way back in 1988" proves she was 18 in 1988. She was born at least in the year 1970. Here is the link. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 21:58)

Re: A Christmas Melody (58,622) (58,653) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada People are entitled not to like "A Christmas Melody". I can only hope my comments on the subject didn't come off as "instructing someone how to be a fan". Personally, I wouldn't try to do that. I just think the mood of the board can get awfully heavy at times about everything Mariah does. She's an entertainer and a person who likes to have fun and play like a kid. She's going to do things she feels are inspiring to her. She obviously felt moved to do the movie, and I suspect her kids were a huge motivation for her to take on the project. Especially while they are toddlers, and in conjunction with the All I Want book. Christmas is a magical time for children, and I really felt that inspired her approach and influence on the movie. I truly feel it's meant to be viewed through a child's eyes. Will it win awards and garner critical acclaim? Probably not. The network alone is not standard. But, clearly she didn't do it for that. Sometimes a lighter approach to Mariah's projects can make things more enjoyable. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 21:51)

Re: The legit year our queen born (58,649) (58,651) by Marissa from USA I remember on an episode of Oprah back in '99 Mariah's mom said that she was born in 1970. You could see that Mariah was uncomfortable and her age complex was starting to develop back then. I feel like as straightforward as her mom seemed in the interview, if she was actually born in '69 she would have said it off the cuff regardless of how uncomfortable Mariah felt. I wish those people who said in People mag that they had proof of her being born a year earlier would have shown us the actual evidence. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 21:44)

Michael Bolton/Mariah - We're Not Making Love (58,650) by Martyn from England, UK I can't believe that lamb who posted the YouTube video has a clip of the infamous and never heard before live performance of "We're Not Making Love Anymore". Who is he? How do he have it? Why can't he leak it. It's been my dream to hear it since the beginning of time. Even just hearing the clip made me shake and feel a bit teary (for those who haven't watched, it's around the 23 minute mark of the video). Does anybody have any info on this? (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 21:24)

The legit year our queen born (58,649) by Malcolm from Asia I just want to ask when is the real birthday of Mariah Carey? Because in Wikipedia they are not sure whether it's in 1969 or 1970. Thank you. [Webmaster: According to People magazine, Mariah was actually born in 1969. In response to fan inquiries about the correct date, a spokesperson of the magazine issued a statement, "We have a copy of Ms. Carey's driver's license, which lists her birthday as March 27, 1969. Furthermore, we spoke with the administrators at the high school she attended who confirmed that Ms. Carey's birthday is March 27, 1969, as did her management when we made our initial interview." A reason why the executives could have changed her birthyear was to make Mariah look younger. After all, when you say someone is born in the 1960's, her or she looks much older than someone who was born in the 1970's. Even if there is only a year difference. A more far fetched idea for Mariah "lying" about her birthyear could be her name. She says she was named Mariah after the song "They call the wind Mariah". If Mariah was born in 1969, then this obviously wasn't the case. Maybe her real name is Maria or Mary and the executives used Mariah to make her seem more exotic or memorable and they backed it up with a new birth year.] (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 21:22)

Re: Must watch lamb video (58,640) (58,648) by Jono from USA Thank you for the laughs. I can't believe I haven't heard of this guy before. He's hilarious. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 20:30)

Re: 19th #1 (58,632) (58,647) by May from Denmark I would love this so much to happen but Christmas is in three days, less than that. Don't think it can climb that fast in such amount of time, as after Christmas all the hype will fall and New Year's bombastic songs will start. It is still amazing, setting such a record, and with a song that has had such longevity. Amazing feature. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 20:20)

Re: Stella (58,643) (58,646) by May from Denmark Oh, I thought you were referring the other way around haha. I also wondered once when I saw them on a night out and thought "isn't like school time and kinda late to be out", but I only asked myself that because one of her kids is big. I'm guessing they must have tutoring, she doesn't bring her two gals with her only when going out with Mariah, but every time Stella goes anywhere. I'm guessing it was the only way to be with her kids since she travels a lot, overall now more than ever that she has to follow MC's steps. Mariah seems to be getting close with her, because if not I would find it so weird and strange for both sharing such family intimate moments and also going on holidays and vacations together. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 20:18)

Re: Must watch lamb video (58,640) (58,645) by Warren from Trinidad & Tobago So I just looked at the video and was blown away by the (for me) never before heard MB and MC duet. Went straight to the YouTube home page and couldn't find it, and then to Google. Could this be from it? I would love to hear that whole thing. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 19:04)

Re: Stella (58,639) (58,643) (58,644) by Lee TS from USA I get what you're saying but I'm thinking maybe like M, Stella is a single mom trying to make it happen. Stella's girls are still young so maybe that's why she wants them with her wherever she goes, and that depends upon Mariah's next gig. It's no different when we used to see Rachel's girl prancing around up on stage, or when JD had his daughter with him in Aspen that one year. I'm pretty sure they have a private tutor and are probably like older sisters to Dembabies. I get the whole Stella being a bit strange thing, because I initially thought that too. But from what I can tell she's actually pretty cool and sweet, she's all about woman helping each other. And the nature of their work is kind of unrealistic, with all the traveling that they do. I think it's just different for a woman. Like, I'm sure it would much easier for Mariah if she had Dembabies being taken care of and going to preschool in NY while she's off on her European tour. Maybe Stella's girls will stay put somewhere when they're high school age. Anyways, I just seem them as part of M's ever growing entourage. The life of a legendary diva. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 17:53)

Re: Stella (58,639) (58,643) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter May, when I said I am tired of "seeing her kids everywhere, every country Mariah goes to" and when I question if they don't have school, I meant Stella's kids, not Mariah's. Of course Mariah's kids will go with her. I meant I am tired of seeing Stella's kid go everywhere Mariah is heading. Be it at Paris, Aspen, Vegas, Malibu or even random places in NY. She was even there when Mariah went to dinner with Packer at Nobu and also on the holiday she went with Packer in Italy. So that it strange and weird. I am all for Stella-Mariah partnership. I think Stella did a splendid job of bringing Mariah back from disaster but it's also unnecessary for her to take her kids on the job all the time. That's just my opinion. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 16:58)

Re: A Christmas Melody (58,636) (58,642) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Emily does look like an older Roc or even Roe. The resemblance is uncanny. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 16:23)

Re: 19th #1 (58,637) (58,641) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Oh gosh, no way. That would definitely hurt Mariah's ego. I'm sure she'd rather live with 18 #1's than have Packer buy it for her. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 16:22)

Must watch lamb video (58,640) by Lee TS from USA I'm sure most of you guys know of this lamb and his lamb antics. This was such a joy to watch, anyways you guys have to watch this festive mess. I don't want to give it away on here but there's a complete and total exclusive that like, I don't know. You have to watch, there's rarity moments that are like too much. Must watch. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 16:18)

Re: Stella (58,623) (58,639) by May from Denmark I don't feel there's anything strange with her. She seems to be an incredibly confident and strong woman, hard working/self made, very independent, and somehow looks like a "momma tiger" always with her kids around. I think some of these aspects are rubbing on Mariah and Mariah as well is rubbing her cheerful self to Stella, and I feel is a positive thing. Since Stella appeared in the scene Mariah's career has been looking nice, granted Mariah is working hard herself and not letting anything from the past year put her down, after seeing her cry like two-three times on stage while singing last year, it's so nice to see her back in all her cheerful bloom. Clearly even if Stella gives you weird vibes, if it was bad it would show, yet Mariah's light seem to shine brighter every time, which makes me think her new working partner and I'm guessing new friend is making her good. Probably they get along also because they are on the same "plane", as in, both are moms so Mariah has someone to talk to about mom things and feel related. Regarding Mariah's kid going to school, didn't they go to a summer school? Pretty sure the kids are on hold until primary school and might just be enjoying being with mom, which should be a priority. I don't know how is in the US, in Scandinavia pre-school and kindergarten are not compulsory, still many parents take their kids to school at that young age because working hours. My daughter stayed with me full time until she was 3 and a half. Now she will be 5 years old tomorrow and already ready for primary school. Also, this is Mariah Carey we are talking about, surely her kids can have private tutoring. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 15:55)

AWFCIY goes top 10 AGAIN on Swedish iTunes at #5 (58,638) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Yay. All I Want For Christmas is climbing the charts everywhere. On the Swedish singles chart it's currently at #15 (peak is #4 in 2013). Not surprising as it already outperformed it's 2014 run in November. It's looking like a really nice cap on 2015. Hollah haters. No shady pines for Mariah just yet. Sorry, not sorry. Maybe next lifetime. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 15:50)

Re: 19th #1 (58,632) (58,637) by Lee TS from USA If Packer really knew Mariah, he would hire people to create accounts and purchase say about 300k of AIWFCIY, stream it online, and calling in radio stations to push it for the #1 spot on BB Hot 100. That'll be a better gift than any diamond or vacation can bring. Just saying lol. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 12:34)

Re: A Christmas Melody (58,631) (58,636) by Lee TS from USA I get your lamb problem about not being able to see Mariah as her character but I was able to see Melissa. I thought the movie was really cute and it fit in with the Hallmark theme. It wasn't Glitter horrible like some suggests, but for her directorial debut I thought she did great. I do think some people were overly exaggerating though, Mariah appeared in the movie just as much as Santa - she was not the star of the show, although I'm sure Mrs. Atkinson thinks differently. If Mariah wants to continue with doing movies, I do hope she takes more acting classes working with a coach, etc. Yes, there were a lot of Mariah-isms. Santa telling Emily to turn a negative into a positive was one. There were some Glitter moments as well, a single mom and daugther, and when Lacey's character dug out old momentos from a box and cries. And was it just me but little Emily is literally Roc's twin? They look so much alike it's crazy. But yeah, I'm glad Mariah got to live out her Regina George fantasy. Good effort. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 12:20)

I'm back (58,634) by Rene from US These ego games are getting more weird. I am here for Mariah. I only wanted to prove a point. A certain inflated egomaniac can get hurt with a few sentences. Yet, he can write long paragraphs ranting about how Mariah sucks and expects no repercussions. He is the epitome of a narcissist. This is probably my last post here. I will only watch the circus of Andrew, the megalomaniac who wants to control and gathers more followers. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 10:20)

Article: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hits new Hot 100 high (58,633) by Musti from UK New top 20 baby. Nothing can stop this song. Not even the Rockefeller performance. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 9:49)

19th #1 (58,632) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Billboard, let's just stop playing and make AIWFCIY and honorary #1, thus making it her 19th #1. I mean come on this song is charting steadily on Billboard since 1806, even after the fact that back in 94 it wasn't even released as a proper single. This song's success is on a whole other level. Petition to ignore all rules and make it her 19th #1 haha. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 6:27)

A Christmas Melody (58,631) by Warrior Butterfly from USA This project is very Hallmark and very Mariah Carey at the same time. Hallmark because they love to give that fuzzy feeling, like Lifetime loves to turn out unauthorized TV movies. However being a lamb kind of ruined it for me in some ways all I could see was Mariah, not just as the PTA character but her other lambified hints. Emily being refereed to as "M", Emily carries a butterfly pillow to her new house, Abigail Mariah's film daughter looks like an older Monroe. I'm sure the method of playing a character the opposite of yourself in real life appealed to Mariah as a person, but I still saw Mariah Carey. I know it's nit picky but for the opening credits the font used is LaguneBold, Mariah's default font if you will. What I did like was that Oh Santa was changed up to fit the plot of the film. I wounder how a non-Mariah fan perceived the film some one flipping through the channels and happened to stop there. I wish she had more anaminity. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 6:12)

Re: Stella (58,623) (58,630) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha I am kinda tired of seeing Stella around Mariah too. More than that I am tired of seeing her kids everywhere, every country Mariah goes to. Don't they have school? Anyways I love Stella for revamping Mariah's image this year, but tone down the "whole family" traveling a little. (Tuesday 22 December 2015; 5:56)

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