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Randy (53,394) by Jake from New Zealand There are loads of good Mariah perfomances after 1997. I'm shocked how you keep saying they're underwhelming and embarrassing. And honey, don't even talk about Whitney, becuase after 1995, her voice was weak af. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 23:02)

Abraham and others (53,392) by Randy from USA Whitney's voice after 94 was shot? Look at her Divas 99 or Arista's 25th performances. And let's not forget she murdered MC at the Oscars in 99. Crackhead or not, I wasn't cringing whenever she stepped on stage. And the only reason I hold out any hope for MC live anymore is because of the Jimmy Fallon impromptu performance which shut me and some of my MC bashing friends up. So let me ask you this, what is it that whenever on TV she can't do what she can do in front of fans alone? Because you got me hot. Name one performance where she got a standing ovation and there was no lip syncing? Have you noticed that "My All" and "Through the Rain" have no background singers on the song but whenever she performed either she had a wall of background singers? MC is many great things: songwriter, vocalist on wax, beautiful, classy, smart, great producer. Where she lacks for a diva of her caliber is "live performer at least where it counts. Watch what happens this week at Billboard, Jimmy and Kelly and Michael and we will see. I want to be wrong here but if history is on my side, I don't think I will be. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 22:28)

Celebs in Vegas (53,391) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter With so many celebs already flooding Vegas I hope some of them take the time out to see Mariah's show. Taylor is already there and so many will be going there for tomorrow's event. Make my wish come true. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 21:31)

Randy (53,390) by Abraham from USA I think you owe Mariah an apology for calling her live performances "medicore". Whitney and Patti weren't born with nodules. Mariah's voice is also more fragile. Let's not forget that after '94 Whitney's voice was shot. Like when she tried covering Diana's songs and sounded awful. She gave nothing great. Mariah has had plenty of amazing performances after '98. Do I have to list them? (Saturday 16 May 2015; 21:09)

Show MC some love (53,389) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So there is yet another of those voting things going on. It's pretty pointless but I like voting for MC any chance I get. Plus looks like people want to see Mariah in Vegas more Britney, JLo and Cher. While Shania and Celine have more votes. So you give some love to MC. Link is here. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 21:03)

Mediocre at best? (53,388) by Jake from New Zealand Are you kidding me? (Saturday 16 May 2015; 20:47)

Ty (53,387) by Randy from USA I thank you for not beating me up and having actual evidence of your argument. Now sit with a Whitney fan or a Patti fan and go performance for performance on YouTube and watch how underwhelming MC is live. The first time I did it I was very embarrassed. I think sometimes as fan we tend to be unaware because of our intense love for our artist. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 20:20)

Randy vs Mimi live (53,386) by Ty from USA Sup Randy, I don't agree. [...] on BET Blueprint was crazy, [...] on the Stevie Wonder show, [...] on the MTV Movie Awards was epic, [...] when she had on the booty shorts and [...] on the [...] were all good performances. She does tend to underwhelm on tv sometimes though. Hoping for an incredible night tonight. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 19:43)

Luke (53,385) by Gilbert from USA Thank you so much, your words meant so much and I really am happy to hear you understand where I'm coming from. It was one of those moments where I didn't know if I wanted to cry or be angry. It was just a hurt situation and I just wanted to talk about it in some way. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 19:03)

Empire / new album (53,384) by 123 from USA I really want Mariah to guest on the next season and put a new song on their soundtrack. That would be a hot way to come back with new material gradually and then follow up with a new album. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 18:55)

Janet (53,383) by B from USA I would love a duet between Mariah and Janet. I'm not sure it will happen since Mariah is a very loyal person and her loyalties are to JD. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 18:24)

Infinity (53,382) by B from USA Mariah is slaying in Vegas so I don't think she'll lip her performance unless she has to. She's going to be on Jimmy Kimmel and Kelly and Michael this week singing Infinity and the best promotion for her single and her show is to sing well live. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 18:21)

Janet (53,381) by NHYTG from nyc Today I found out that Janet is going to release a new album this year, I really wouldn't mind a duet with Mariah. JD once tried to get it done but at the time they were too busy. As far as I know they like each other and I like them both so make it happen. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 18:20)

Gilbert (53,379) by Luke from United Kingdom That must have been an awful experience and sorry it happend to you and all the other fans involved. I agree her and her team could have done more to compensate. Even something like a paid meal at a local up-market restaurant or create another one-off show to replace it. I think a refund with considerable notice would have been fine but if you're going to announce it hours/minutes before the show, you need to start thinking about compensating with something extra. Happy birthday though, I hope you had a good time in Vegas regardless. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 17:54)

Nervous (53,378) by Randy from USA I don't care how well MC has done at her concerts, there's something about awards shows where she falls apart or lip syncs. Especially if she opens. As usual, I hope this time will be different. But it almost never is. And before you all attack me, remember that out of all my friends, I am the only MC fan. Everyone else are Patti Labelle or Whitney Houston fans who were masters of live performing. Whereas their music lacked. MC is a master of music but live performances, mostly after Oprah 1997 except in a few cases, have been mediocre at best. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 17:05)

Just wanted to vent a little bit (53,377) by Gilbert from USA Hi Lambs, so not sure if anyone here remembers me or not but I was pretty excited to have purchased tickets on my birthday 1/15 for 5/13 only to have the show canceled. Don't get me wrong my complaint isn't about her being ill, she is human and things happen. What I didn't appreciate was pretty much feeling like a nobody the way the situation was handled. No one got any type of notification to state the show was canceled until the time of the event. It was very heartbreaking to just show up and be handed a paper and told sorry your show is canceled, there will not be a rescheduled show. If you want tickets for the Saturday show get in line and see if you can get some. As a fan for 20 years that was the most horrible experience I've ever had when it comes to Mariah. If she knew she was sick as she stated for the past view days but says nothing until twitter is blowing up with messages from angry fans then she could've set something up. a voucher to her store, something but to be handed a sheet of paper was so heartbreaking. I didn't think I'd ever feel like crap and someone who wasn't important but the following day she posts pictures all smiling at the BBMA rehearsals. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 16:36)

WBT vs. Infinity (53,376) by DK from USA While reading the Vogue article about WBT 10th anniversary (where did the time go?), it was great to learn about the process of how the song came together. LA Reid's persistence for additional tracks was an interesting piece I didnt know. Also, I didnt realize that WBT debuted on the charts at #81 (I thought it started at a much better spot). Didn't Infinity just debut in the 80s too? I guess it is possible for it to make it's way to #1. As fans we hear about things first, but it takes a while for the mass population to get exposed to a song, and typically Mariah's songs have a snowball effect. It takes a few listens before they get stuck in your head forever, that's the quality of a "classic song". P.S. I LMAO-ed reading this line by Mariah during the making of WBT: "I need you baby and everybody knows, you without me is like Snoop without hos." (Obviously it didnt make the cut.) Good times. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 15:51)

"The fruits Of Nick Cannon's spirit" (53,375) by HeatSeek from Anyone with eyes to see and ears to hear, can discern that Nick Cannon's behaviour is somewhat narcissistic. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 15:38)

Ok what the heck? (53,374) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Someone please tell me this isn't true. I just checked out the wikipedia page for BBMAs 2015 (yes I am aware that anyone can change anything on it) but it has Mariah and Ariana's name in the same box with the songs "Infinity and Emotions" written beside them. Here is the link. Go to the table listing the performers. Look I'm all for people giving tributes to Mariah but they should be people who are "inspired" by her not try to straight up steal her sound and then not even cite her name when asked about her inspirations. Plus most importantly, I want this to be all Mariah. I hope this is some one joking around with the page. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 15:17)

Nick (53,373) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter How about you shut up and stop talking about her in every darn interview and chance you get, then you won't have to do interviews to say that you are not doing these for attention. Also take note from Mariah, she gets asked about you too, but I don't see her even getting into that topic, she'll just skate over it and it's done. Your big mouth is what made the marriage rocky in the first place. So just find someone else to talk about. How about Amber Rose? Or why not Kim Kardashian again? (Saturday 16 May 2015; 14:29)

BBMAs (53,372) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I hope MC goes for a killer outfit. She is in good shape and I hope she wears something that compliments her shape. Please let it be some sexy color like a red, plum, purple, gorgeous green (I haven't seen her wear a bright dark green gown in forever) or even a bight royal blue or go for the glamorous golds/champagnes or silvers. No blacks please, she wears way to many blacks and it is too safe, but I guess if she still wears one I will survive as long as it is glamorous. She is a legend and she should look every bit of a legend when she stands on that carpet. I think she will be the biggest star in the entire audience. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 14:25)

Tourbook (53,371) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter That tourbook is so gorgeous, I can't even deal with it. All new (and oh-so-beautiful) pictures except for one picture from the Chanteuse tour book. Mariah you sneaky little sex bomb, when did you have this photo shoot? (Saturday 16 May 2015; 11:01)

Ellen upcoming appearance (53,370) by Lee TS from USA I hope Ellen scares the sh*t out of M just for laughs. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 9:20)

BBMA starts at 5pm (53,369) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I can't wait to see MC this Sunday at Caesars Palace. Just to give peace of mind to everyone else attending Sunday's show. The Billboard Music Awards start at 5pm at the MGM Grand, and Mariah hits the Caesars Stage at 8pm. I bet she'll be pumped up and in excellent voice after her Billboard performance. It's been way too long since the most legendary singer around has attended such a major awards show. I hope she does red carpet before the show, she's always so chill and fun on the carpet. I can't wait for this week when "Infinity" gets the promo push it deserves. I love her description of "Infinity" in the L.A. Times article as a blend of "Vision of Love", "Touch My Body", "Obsessed", and "We Belong Together". I can hear all those songs in it, plus "Always Be my Baby". The best review of the song made the statement that the song is like the "crown jewel of her extensive catalogue". I kinda have a feeling she's going to be switching up her sound for her first full length proper Epic release, and "Infinity" is meant as a bookend to the past 25 years. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 5:56)

Empire (53,368) by Abraham from USA I think Mariah should ditch "Infinity" and work on a smash hit. Making an appearance and releasing a song on "Empire" would really pay off. I don't know about anyone else but I'd love to see her do some acting. I really enjoyed her in "Precious" and thought she was good. She definitely should have done more movies. (Saturday 16 May 2015; 5:54)

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