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Emotionless: Mariah's face is totally stiff (104,093) by MC1989 from Spain The Virgin Mary kinda outfit is iconic, the religious imaginary always works (Madonna, Beyoncé etc and now Mariah is using it too), it looks beautiful on her. That being said, it's sad to watch her lipping 99% of the show. It's not that she's lipping the climaxes as she used to do, now she's lipping 99% of each song. She's stiff as a rock. She's unable to convey any emotion at all after the face surgery. I don't understand the need of exposing herself like this. If she's unable to sing, why go on tour? It's not that she doesn't dance, she doesn't sing either and she doesn't even try to pretend to be singing live. The only thing she does is stand there looking beautiful and stiff. I Hope she's ok but obviously she's not. I love you Mariah no matter what I will always support your music, your catalogue is untouchable and unmatchable, and so is your legacy, but please stop draggin' it. Don't go on tour. You have been blessing us for decades now. Focus on writing another book, songs or poetry, or on other projects less stressing or demanding, and only go out the and sing when you're really ready and prepared for it. (Friday 17 November 2023; 13:38)

Article: Mariah Carey roasted for looking "stiff and awkward" (104,092) by Betty from Canada I hate people who complain about stupid things like that. Mariah is a normal human being and not every day will be her best day, can't they just imagine themselves going through something difficult in their own lives and have people complain about their so not great days. (Friday 17 November 2023; 13:26)

We need to be kind to Mariah, ok? (104,091) by Bobby A from United States MC hasn't been the same since she lost Nick. Rewind back to 2009 when MC appeared on America's Got Talent to perform Obsessed. That appearance showed a sparkle in her eyes that we haven't seen in a long time. She was a woman in love performing on her man's show. Nick will always be the man she thought would be with her forever. (Friday 17 November 2023; 10:48) this is a reply to message 104,087

We need to be kind to Mariah, ok? (104,087) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway There [is] something very wrong with Mariah as of late. Her interviews have been low energy, not interesting at all, she seems apathetic, has no inspiration, she seems dead inside, her eyes have now sparkles. I have seen some of the footage from her first concert, I can't even tell if she is singing or not, no facial expressions, no nothing. People of this board, we have sometimes wondered if Mariah secretly visits this board, and if that is the case, no wonder she is in such a bad place right now. I feel bad for the harsh things I might have said in the past, all though my post are mostly positive. Our girl is not in a good place mentaly right now. I am [sincerely] concerned about her wellbeing. Let's do her a favour and be kind and understanding, she deserves that from the Lambily, if she can't get any praise here, where will she get it? Please guys, let's pause the sh*t posting and just send her our blessings and gratitude for a while, Mariah is hurting, it's obvious. I hope Mariah gets the rest and relaxation between shows that she needs. If continuing a stellar career has taken such a toll, I would quit, take a long hiatus, it's not worth it Mariah. Get better Mariah, we love you, don't you ever forget. My last post was a bit [dramatic], but still true. Just wanted to ad, Mariah's voice is in better shape than in years, sounds 2016'ish, and it seems like she has taken the lambily's advice and started to sing the songs in her lower register. I think it's actually mostly live, she rarely tries to hit high notes, and the ones she "hits" are mostly lipped. It was very refreshing to hear her just sing the songs with the voice that she got, the concert just feels so much more real and authentic. Continue like this, Mariah, I'd much rather listen to a whole concert with you singing in the middle to lower register, than faking the upper register and barely sing a note. But what is going on with Mariah besides that it's clear she has rested her voice, I don't know. Her recent face lift is obvious, her face doesn't move anymore, it has turned completely stiff, not a motion in sight, not even her eyebrows move when she sings, and that used to be her signature face movements. Maybe she's on extremely strong pain killers after all the surgeries that makes her heavily sedated, I have never seen her energy this low. (Friday 17 November 2023; 02:39)

Can Mariah beat The Beatles? (104,090) by jaker20 from US I think she can, if she want to. The Billboard Hot 100 points are so low. It's only consistently high during the Christmas seasons, which is a Mariah season. So if you're doing the math if Mariah actually wants to take it with a really good song, she can. I can't wait for the Usher collab. Maybe that will do the trick. (Friday 17 November 2023; 06:40)

Mariah Carey's tour setlist (104,089) by jaker20 from US Mariah looked great, and I thought she sounded great. But she really need to be moving a bit more. If her hands is all that she can move, she can at least do some hand choreography, you know those that Bette Midler does. (Friday 17 November 2023; 06:37)

Status of things (104,088) by Jamie from UK They haven't been seen together for months. I hope she is ok, I never really got her attraction to Tanaka tbh but if she was happy fair enough but I think she can do better. (Friday 17 November 2023; 04:07) this is a reply to message 104,084

Status of things (104,084) by MusicfanJ from Germany As always beautiful written Mara. You described it so well with the "auto pilot". I also think her inner sparkle is missing. Last year it was there and she was shining. Yes, maybe she's just tired. I hope she's okay. I also wondered that there are no new pics with Bryan. Of course it's private but usually they post pics during Thanksgiving and the Christmas season. We'll see. I hope she's ready for the concerts and can enjoy it with the lambily. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 14:00)

We need to be kind to Mariah, ok? (104,087) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway There [is] something very wrong with Mariah as of late. Her interviews have been low energy, not interesting at all, she seems apathetic, has no inspiration, she seems dead inside, her eyes have now sparkles. I have seen some of the footage from her first concert, I can't even tell if she is singing or not, no facial expressions, no nothing. People of this board, we have sometimes wondered if Mariah secretly visits this board, and if that is the case, no wonder she is in such a bad place right now. I feel bad for the harsh things I might have said in the past, all though my post are mostly positive. Our girl is not in a good place mentaly right now. I am [sincerely] concerned about her wellbeing. Let's do her a favour and be kind and understanding, she deserves that from the Lambily, if she can't get any praise here, where will she get it? Please guys, let's pause the sh*t posting and just send her our blessings and gratitude for a while, Mariah is hurting, it's obvious. I hope Mariah gets the rest and relaxation between shows that she needs. If continuing a stellar career has taken such a toll, I would quit, take a long hiatus, it's not worth it Mariah. Get better Mariah, we love you, don't you ever forget. My last post was a bit [dramatic], but still true. Just wanted to ad, Mariah's voice is in better shape than in years, sounds 2016'ish, and it seems like she has taken the lambily's advice and started to sing the songs in her lower register. I think it's actually mostly live, she rarely tries to hit high notes, and the ones she "hits" are mostly lipped. It was very refreshing to hear her just sing the songs with the voice that she got, the concert just feels so much more real and authentic. Continue like this, Mariah, I'd much rather listen to a whole concert with you singing in the middle to lower register, than faking the upper register and barely sing a note. But what is going on with Mariah besides that it's clear she has rested her voice, I don't know. Her recent face lift is obvious, her face doesn't move anymore, it has turned completely stiff, not a motion in sight, not even her eyebrows move when she sings, and that used to be her signature face movements. Maybe she's on extremely strong pain killers after all the surgeries that makes her heavily sedated, I have never seen her energy this low. (Friday 17 November 2023; 02:39)

Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,086) by jaker20 from US Maybe she'll be selling Christmas themed hair color products. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 18:47)

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,085) by Brandon from USA I take back what I said. Looking at the pics and videos from the show, it actually looks really good on her on stage. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 14:51) this is a reply to message 104,076

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,076) by Brandon from USA It's too "wiggy" for me. I prefer more natural looking styles and wigs on her. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 03:35)

Status of things (104,084) by MusicfanJ from Germany As always beautiful written Mara. You described it so well with the "auto pilot". I also think her inner sparkle is missing. Last year it was there and she was shining. Yes, maybe she's just tired. I hope she's okay. I also wondered that there are no new pics with Bryan. Of course it's private but usually they post pics during Thanksgiving and the Christmas season. We'll see. I hope she's ready for the concerts and can enjoy it with the lambily. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 14:00) this is a reply to message 104,069

Status of things (104,069) by Mara from United States I have to agree with this Bradley. There is something missing this year or season I should say. She looks like she is going through the motions and is perhaps on "auto pilot". I hope she is ok. Her sparkle is a miss this year and I can feel it almost like the first year at the Beacon where she geared up singing Hero and she was separated from Nick. I wonder if her and Bryan took a break to see how things went and decided to officially end the relationship recently. I just hope she is ok. This is her time and she always has that sparkle in her eye and seeing her almost blank makes me sad. Maybe she is just tired of this and not in the mood this season. It happens to all of us. But as a day one 1990 fan, M always wears her heart on her sleeve and we can read her better than anyone else. We love you Mariah - go out there and have some amazing shows making amazing memories with your beautiful children by your side. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 21:59)

Status of things (104,083) by Bobby A from United States She seemed very cautious about singing and moving on stage. Why was she so stiff while singing? (Thursday 16 November 2023; 11:24) this is a reply to message 104,081

Status of things (104,081) by Jamie from UK Just seen her singing Always Be My Baby from last nights concert, whilst I thought she seemed good I couldn’t help but notice her looking at the auto cue frequently. How can she not know the words to her own songs? (Thursday 16 November 2023; 09:28)

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,082) by Dennis from Miami, FL This photo is not flattering at all, however on YouTube videos she looks good. I've got Honey video vibes from her latest Access Hollywood interview. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 11:06)

Status of things (104,081) by Jamie from UK Just seen her singing Always Be My Baby from last nights concert, whilst I thought she seemed good I couldn’t help but notice her looking at the auto cue frequently. How can she not know the words to her own songs? (Thursday 16 November 2023; 09:28) this is a reply to message 104,069

Status of things (104,069) by Mara from United States I have to agree with this Bradley. There is something missing this year or season I should say. She looks like she is going through the motions and is perhaps on "auto pilot". I hope she is ok. Her sparkle is a miss this year and I can feel it almost like the first year at the Beacon where she geared up singing Hero and she was separated from Nick. I wonder if her and Bryan took a break to see how things went and decided to officially end the relationship recently. I just hope she is ok. This is her time and she always has that sparkle in her eye and seeing her almost blank makes me sad. Maybe she is just tired of this and not in the mood this season. It happens to all of us. But as a day one 1990 fan, M always wears her heart on her sleeve and we can read her better than anyone else. We love you Mariah - go out there and have some amazing shows making amazing memories with your beautiful children by your side. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 21:59)

3 biggest feature shames (104,080) by Jamie from UK I love Westlife but not on this track I'm afraid, Mariah's solo version is much better. I like WYC with Brian but defo prefer the solo version but nice to have both. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 09:07) this is a reply to message 104,073

3 biggest feature shames (104,073) by Matty from Vancouver Canada It's a darn shame that the following tracks didn't have the features included on the official album versions: 1) UOMF - Nicki Minaj 2) Whenever you call - Brian McKnight 3) Against all odds/Take a look at me now - Westlife There are a few features I could have done without on the album release, these three are ones I wish were included on the official album release every time I listen to the respective albums in full. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:30)

Damn, she looks good (104,079) by Tevin from USA I know I've been a bit critical of Mariah lately, but her Jennifer Hudson show interview was great, and she looked amazing. The look was giving mature Daydream vibes. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 04:50) this is a reply to message 104,065

Damn, she looks good. (104,065) by Zachariah from Croatia Jennifer Hudson show - damn, she looks good. Epic styling. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 17:41)

Status of things (104,078) by jaker20 from US She should have stuck with the cosmetics, she's always had great skin. Through her weight changes, the one thing she always had is great skin. Look at Ariana who is making hundreds of millions on cosmetics. Mariah has always been product hopping. She didn't stick to just one. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 04:30) this is a reply to message 104,068

Status of things (104,068) by Will from England It's always seemed like a shame to me that Mariah's side project always have a short shelf life. Once they've been around for a few months, either the contract for those items discontinues and she moves on to the next or she loses interest altogether once it stops becoming lucrative. Her perfume lines (not including the lollipop bling lines, but the first one for sure) could have been a long term product for her, like Britney's or Beyonce's. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 21:59)

Status of things (104,077) by Mara from United States Yes Will. I saw your post right after mine and it's nice to see we both are getting the same vibes here. It's not easy when you are with someone that long and they become a part of you and your entire life and your kids life. The holidays are always the worst times for a loss or a breakup. Imagine being Mariah Carey dealing with that when you are the season. I feel for her. I hope I'm wrong but that's my vibe. I think we are def on the same page. My other post was actually meant to reply to Brad before.* (Thursday 16 November 2023; 04:05) this is a reply to message 104,072

Status of things (104,072) by Will from England Mara, we must've channeled one and another to have the same comments on her wearing her emotions/heart on her sleeve, at the exact same time. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:14)

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,076) by Brandon from USA It's too "wiggy" for me. I prefer more natural looking styles and wigs on her. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 03:35) this is a reply to message 104,075

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,075) by Bobby A from United States I don't like it. Too much. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 00:53)

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,075) by Bobby A from United States I don't like it. Too much. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 00:53) this is a reply to message 104,074

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,074) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Am I the only one who hates this hairstyle? Or maybe it is because she is wearing way too much make-up. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:44)

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,074) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Am I the only one who hates this hairstyle? Or maybe it is because she is wearing way too much make-up. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:44)

3 biggest feature shames (104,073) by Matty from Vancouver Canada It's a darn shame that the following tracks didn't have the features included on the official album versions: 1) UOMF - Nicki Minaj 2) Whenever you call - Brian McKnight 3) Against all odds/Take a look at me now - Westlife There are a few features I could have done without on the album release, these three are ones I wish were included on the official album release every time I listen to the respective albums in full. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:30)

Status of things (104,072) by Will from England Mara, we must've channeled one and another to have the same comments on her wearing her emotions/heart on her sleeve, at the exact same time. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:14) this is a reply to message 104,069

Status of things (104,069) by Mara from United States I have to agree with this Bradley. There is something missing this year or season I should say. She looks like she is going through the motions and is perhaps on "auto pilot". I hope she is ok. Her sparkle is a miss this year and I can feel it almost like the first year at the Beacon where she geared up singing Hero and she was separated from Nick. I wonder if her and Bryan took a break to see how things went and decided to officially end the relationship recently. I just hope she is ok. This is her time and she always has that sparkle in her eye and seeing her almost blank makes me sad. Maybe she is just tired of this and not in the mood this season. It happens to all of us. But as a day one 1990 fan, M always wears her heart on her sleeve and we can read her better than anyone else. We love you Mariah - go out there and have some amazing shows making amazing memories with your beautiful children by your side. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 21:59)

What happened to Brandy's voice? (104,071) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I think the car accident she was in around 2007 took an unreal emotional toll on her. Some on the board seem to forgot how life experience affects your artistic output at the deepest level. I love Brandy, and the Butterfly Lounge reimagining was a missed opportunity for both Mariah and Randy. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:09) this is a reply to message 104,066

What happened to Brandy's voice? (104,066) by Bobby A from United States I thought the same thing too, Terna. Maybe age has caught up with her. I feel touring really helped to maintain her voice when she was younger. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 18:46)

Pendulum (104,070) by Will from England It's interesting to see the wild pendulum swing in personality presentation Mariah can give within a year. Last year she was a bit all over, not sure what to say or do, and her mannerisms and insecurities were magnified ten fold, whether it was performing or even in interviews. But at least she was more alive and animated. Lately, it's been low energy with minimal expressions mixed with slowed down speaking, a half smile and laugh and shorter answers (not a bad thing but still). It's like we've gone back to late 2008/2016. I do think she and Tanaka have split privately, and she's going through it, and maybe that's what's brought on the recent writing spree and she's dealing with that. She wears her emotions on her sleeve, and keeps them close to the surface. Whether it's when she's happy, nervous, annoyed or sad, she can't hid it very well, though try she might. And I do think we're now seeing her dealing with a private breakup with someone she has known in 2006, threw away an engagement to a billionare for (granted, I don't think she really loved Packer so wasn't a huge loss there), and has been a larger part of her life up until this point, in the public eye again the best way that she can. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 22:37)

Status of things (104,069) by Mara from United States I have to agree with this Bradley. There is something missing this year or season I should say. She looks like she is going through the motions and is perhaps on "auto pilot". I hope she is ok. Her sparkle is a miss this year and I can feel it almost like the first year at the Beacon where she geared up singing Hero and she was separated from Nick. I wonder if her and Bryan took a break to see how things went and decided to officially end the relationship recently. I just hope she is ok. This is her time and she always has that sparkle in her eye and seeing her almost blank makes me sad. Maybe she is just tired of this and not in the mood this season. It happens to all of us. But as a day one 1990 fan, M always wears her heart on her sleeve and we can read her better than anyone else. We love you Mariah - go out there and have some amazing shows making amazing memories with your beautiful children by your side. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 21:59) this is a reply to message 104,064

Status of things (104,064) by Brad from USA It's funny, yesterday I listened to a few MC songs that I hadn't listened to in a while, like "Lead the Way". After doing so, I thought "why can't we just be content with exploring such amazing vocal performances and not bicker or focus on what we are not receiving as fans". And today, I viewed the Jennifer Hudson "interview" and wondered "what is going on with her that she has to have such interviews and questions scripted and then repeated for every subsequent interview she does during her publicity efforts"? It makes me question her well being and mental health status. I hope she is well. There are clearly changes we are not aware of, as evidenced by Tanaka's seeming absence, her reduced social media presence, the lack of any new recordings in years and the seeming abandonment of MC brand products like Black Irish and Mariah Cookies. Perhaps it's not our "right" to know but we do wish to be supportive of her as an individual, an artist and entrepreneur. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 17:24)

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