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Re: Success of other artists (57,182) (57,184) by Will from England I also feel that there was more of a demand for Janet's music, rather than Mariah's. I don't listen to Janet's music, as it's not my kind of music, but am I right in saying that it's been a while since her last album? She's been out of the limelight rather than Mariah who has been in the tabloids for one reason or another. And I think there is an important lesson to learn here. You don't have to be in the public eye 24/7, like I think most of us thought for Mariah recently, for the public to remain interested in your work. Janet has kept a low profile and worked on her album privately, without announcing anything until everything was ready. She released her album, classy videos (I did watch NS) and the results speak for themselves. If the music is good, the videos are good, and you have no delays, then you can have great results. She has defied the age thing in the music industry with this album and even though I'm not a fan, I'm pleased for her success. (Friday 9 October 2015; 21:12)

Re: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,169) (57,183) by B from USA Thanks, Mara. (Friday 9 October 2015; 18:45)

Success of other artists (57,182) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Mariah herself gave Janet a shout-out on twitter after the release of "No sleep". I wholeheartedly agree, that "Me I am Mariah" deserves all kinds of acclaim. It was overlooked, absolutely. It's a breathtaking album. But, it isn't Janet's fault that the general public and the critics didn't embrace the album. I just don't see any value in begrudging the success of others to "defend" Mariah. I know it's frustrating, but we can't change what happened. I know we all wand Mariah to be successful (I do too), but it just seems like lambily sour grapes, to me to be upset that Janet's album and tour are getting attention. When I listen to Unbreakable I'm not comparing it to MIAM and Janet's latest effort doesn't detract from what I feel about Mariah's album or Mariah period. There is no comparison. (Friday 9 October 2015; 18:19)

Christmas concerts (57,181) by Philipp from Switzerland Why do they end so early? I planned to be in NYC from the 19th on so I'll just miss it. I hope she'll add additional dates. (Friday 9 October 2015; 18:00)

Infinity I told you so (57,180) by MIAM from United Kingdom Remember when Infinity got released and people were saying it will be her next number one, yet myself and some others on here disagreed. I also said it will be put on the same pile along with YME and IWKWLI and sorry to say but it has. Sorry guys that's the truth, no shade intended. I hope the next single that gets released is a real stone winner I really do, and hope she gets back to form and gives the world what it's been missing. (Friday 9 October 2015; 17:55)

Double denim (57,178) by Ardis Logic from Earth Damn. MC looks hot. I love this funky look on her. Is there another pic of the "double denim" outfit that showes what shoes she was wearing with this ensemble? Just curious. (Friday 9 October 2015; 17:29)

Re: Rock and Roll HOF (57,175) (57,177) by B from USA I have faith that her instrument, her voice, will one day get her inducted in the R&RHOF. I'd be happier if she was inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame, why that hasn't happened yet is beyond me. (Friday 9 October 2015; 16:16)

Janet Jackson and the likes (57,176) by May from Denmark Why should it matter if Janet Jackson wasn't nominated before Mariah? Mariah has been much more influential in music, her voice can't even compare to Janet, who as sweet as she can be, her voice pales in comparison. Even when it comes to music writing and changing pop/RnB music itself Mariah has done that. Mariah has always been mega international while Janet has been very well known in the US but outside the US she wasn't that huge until the 2000s when she started doing more MTV and tour appearances, before her fame and her sister's La Toya was more dependent on her brother's one. Nominees and inductees should be those who have been very well influential, those whose people just can't forget because they were too big (and some still are) and those who are supposed to be very talented in the music area and not just the business. It shouldn't really matter the "who was born first". That sounded like a rant haha but in all honesty Mariah was and still can be too big of a singer compared to most, overall these days. (Friday 9 October 2015; 14:20)

Rock and Roll HOF (57,175) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter While I would be super happy if it did happen (because I love me some Mariah recognition/accolades), but it's fine really. Mariah is (all caps) the music industry. We can say that alteast 50% of the current music industry artists have been influenced by Mariah's style/voice/songwriting. New celeb lambs are popping up every now and then. If the Walk of Fame happened after so many years, the HOF will happen too. Even if it doesn't it's fine, we as lambs should be used to having Mariah not getting enough credit. Do I want the HOF accolade? Hell ya, I want Mariah on the Hall of Fame, the Walk of Fame, Stair of Fame, Mall of Fame, whatever there is. But it'll probably take time and that's fine. Best of luck to the current nominations. I hope Janet gets it. She is a terrific performer and an icon in her own right. Her choreography, her music style, her fashion have all been iconic. Mariah-Janet collaboration petition (hashtag). (Friday 9 October 2015; 13:31)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,174) by Lee TS from USA Dude, if she did get nominated and inducted this year you guys would be jumping for joy. Her turn will come eventually. (Friday 9 October 2015; 11:22)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,173) by Jono from USA I would have been surprised if she had actually been nominated, let alone inducted, in her first year of eligibility. To me the RRHOF and Mariah don't seem to match. Just look at the inductees. Those are very different artists from Mariah. Is she just as influential? Absolutely. However I wouldn't be surprised if it took at least another 5-10 years for her to even be considered. I think if anything, Mariah would be far more proud to be inducted in to the songwriting hall of fame (and she damn well deserves it). (Friday 9 October 2015; 3:45)

Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame (57,172) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Sure, Mariah deserves the recognition and it would be a nice thing to add to her accolades, but there's nothing (not other artists, or anything else) that will ever change her legacy both musically, and as a human being. (Friday 9 October 2015; 1:57)

Awesome vocals (57,171) by Billy from Greece Beause when Mariah is on, she is the best hands down. (Friday 9 October 2015; 1:32)

Re: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,166) (57,170) by Giovanni from USA Lol, the shade to Madonna and Janet. But I agree. Awards are a joke today. So many basic, lesser artists getting nominated and awarded. But legends like Mariah get ignored and treated as if she's nothing. I don't care anymore. All I want is for Mariah to have another successful era. She needs amazing songs and videos. As well as one or two good collaborations. I also need the cover art of the album to be decent and nice. (Friday 9 October 2015; 1:09)

Re: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,166) (57,169) by Mara from United States Well said B. (Friday 9 October 2015; 0:16)

Re: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,163) (57,168) by Mara from United States Thanks for the correction Billy. I must have read it too quick. (Friday 9 October 2015; 0:15)

Re: Slowly but surely (57,149) (57,167) by B from USA Thanks, dahling. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 23:07)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,166) by B from USA Unlike Madonna and Janet, Mariah's voice is amazing. She's considered the best singer ever. Google the best singer in the world and the results are Mariah, Elvis, and Ms. Dion. She is also a talented songwriter and producer. She's also a pioneer. I hope she's inducted but if she isnt it's not that big of a deal. She's a living legend. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 22:44)

Mariah snubbed on Rock And Roll Hall of Fame (57,165) by Juan Antonio from Venezuela No surprise here. If Rolling Stone magazine is an indication of how people at RRHOF select their nominees, then Mariah must wait a few good years to even be considered. Did you read that article posted here? it seems Mariah must wait until other fellow snubbed R&B divas (Janet, Whitney, and a long etc) get inducted first, lol. How was Madonna inducted as soon as she was ellegible (25 years of career)? It seems it takes a good lobby and US $ to get "lucky". Sad yet predictable. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 22:23)

Re: JD, the horrible manager (57,156) (57,164) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Licia, honestly the only thing that comes to mind about the uproar about JD as manager is that people, without even realizing it, like to create drama. I view the whole thing pretty much the same. He's a good friend who loves and respect her, and will tell her things straight forwardly. People don't need to agree all the time to be genuinely good friends. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 20:47)

Re: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,159) (57,163) by Billy from Greece Mara, it was the nominations that were announced, not the inductees. It took Janet a good few years to get in there, though I doubt Mariah will have it easier. But who gives a rat's ass about awards anymore. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 17:51)

Re: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,159) (57,162) by CDC from CA I've been seeing some articles predicting this years Rock Hall nominees, and Mariah was among almost all of them. To think that Mariah was going to be a first ballot shoo-in was unrealistic, there simply are no precedents to indicate a Mariah Carey induction. Donna Summer is one that comes to mind, but she wasn't considered until years after her initial eligibility date. And when she died, they finally put her through (surprise, surprise). Whitney was considered the first year she was eligible, but they passed. There were rumblings of her induction the year she died (I was one who thought Clive Davis' strong connections could pull it off), but I guess the Hall didn't want to seem conformist to the hoopla of mass media. But anyways I think we should stop giving things like the Rock Hall so much meaning. It's just another award once you think about it. Some get them and some don't, either way you just gotta move on. Some of the greatest pop performers in history have absolutely zero chance of even having their photograph hung on a wall in that museum (Sinatra, Streisand, Garland, Fitzgerald, Crosby). And lest we forget leathery divas like Cher, Warwick, Labelle, Parton, Cline, whose careers predate Mariah's birth, and yet are still excluded from the museum. I've seen the list of inductees over the past few years, and there are only a handful of acts that seem exciting, so my prediction is that in the coming years they'll start putting in more pop acts to drive ticket sales. I really think the presence of the Santa leotard or Fantasy roller-skates or the Heartbreaker knit crop top, or the endless memorabilia from Mariah's storied career will excite viewer attraction much more than, say, a battered guitar from a B-list "rock" group or a wrinkled piece of hand written lyric by some uncharted singer-songwriter. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 17:49)

I agree, Mara (57,161) by Lee from USA She should get in on the first ballot. I mean, how many artists could say they have more number 1 hits than Elvis? How many artists could boast about topping the singles charts for 10 years straight and winning Song of the Decade twice? Her antics aren't half as bad as making porn, sleeping with kids, and abusing drugs (and significant others). Artists who've done worst had gotten in without any protest. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 17:46)

Re: About holiday projects (57,154) (57,160) by May from Denmark Thanks so much for the swift response. I'm even more excited now, squeeling like a little girl yeey haha. I love Christmas themed things. I'm just guessing but surely the Hallmark movie will go directly to video, generally they do that with movies with holiday subjects. I would really like to see Mariah once more in the big screen. Right now, I'm truly glad for all the new music that might come on the way. She is Christmas genius. Thanks again for the good info. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 17:08)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (57,159) by Mara from United States Well the new inductees were announced today and while I'm happy for Janet and how it seems to be her year with the great album and everything else, I am disappointed that Mariah wasn't one of them. Mariah is so underrated and is beyond one of the most talented artists out there. Her song writing, composure and delivery is what sets her apart and above the rest. Oh well... maybe next year. (Thursday 8 October 2015; 16:44)

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