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enwar00 / Mariah's personal life (55,023) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines You're not the only one. I'm kinda squeamish giving my two cents about her personal life simply because as much as I care about Mariah, I realize that everyone already does that for me, and I believe that the less I comment, then at least that's one less person whose thoughts are most likely gonna get lost in an ocean of different opinions anyway. As long as she is enjoying herself, I'm happy for her and it's best to just leave it at that and let her be. Now if we're talking new music or career ventures, that's a different story. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 9:04)

Hmmm (55,022) by Ms. Giselle from U.S.A Very, very interesting. In other news, oh Mimi, he just sat there while you almost fell and he smoked a cigg. Those outfits and why the Phantom? Jesus, I'm praying. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 6:39)

Licia (55,021) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Yes to all of that plus additionally she has been traveling to a lot of different countries with differences in climate and she has been in and out of the water a lot. Plus she is basically living on a yacht. All these combined has a possibility of affecting her voice, the fact that her voice is super sensitive and fragile makes her more prone to these. I hope she goes back to Vegas now, which has it's own climate related problems and start getting used to it again. These shows are important for her. Last time she managed to start the show with a lot of good publicity and end on a high note. She needs to do that again because in this media world, people will throw all positive press out of the window if your current performance is not up to the mark. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 5:18)

Mariah's happiness / future box set (55,020) by Bobby A from United States It seems that James Packer is spending time with Mariah and taking her places like she wanted Nick to do. But Nick was always working trying to get the next gig. She said in "Faded": "You are always somewhere and but not there me." James Packer does not have to work. I am sure he will be with her every night in Las Vegas. To change the subject. When are we going to get a box set from Mariah? It is long overdue. I am anxious to here [sic] songs that never made onto her albums or previously unreleased songs. I especially want to hear Reaching For The Sky, Kick Rocks, original Loverboy sample that JLo stole, production from the Runners, the Underdogs, DJ Clue, Angels Advocate songs, and Weakness Of The Body. What other songs and production do you want hear as well? Did I miss any songs? I think the box set will set sales records. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 3:18)

James (55,019) by Butterfly from James gives me bad vibes. Something about him worries me. Am I the only one? (Thursday 2 July 2015; 2:16)

When you believe (55,018) by Lee TS from USA So I was listening to the song and hearing Whitney's voice just breaks all hearts from her passing and everything that's happening to her family since. I just hope Mariah is still somewhat grounded on earth and her head is not in the clouds. I can't even begin to imagine what her world is like, the endless adoration and things happening by the snap of a finger. Just for laughs I imagine her feet is always lifted and her ice tea is always chilled. But like if you look at MJ, it's like they're not bounded by laws and the normal human experience. I don't even know what I'm saying. I guess I just don't want her disconnected from reality and Dembabies can grow up somewhat unaffected. If you look at Paris or Bobbi Kristina, it's heartbreaking. One thing I can agree with Nick is Dembabies putting education first and if they want to sing, to do it in a school play. Become a scholar or to get a PhD. Mariah Carey is too big of a name to follow. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 2:02)

Mimi L / Las Vegas (55,017) by Licia from USA Mimi that's what I have been worried about. With her vacation and the 4th of July holiday, how is she going to rehearse? Yes she deserves a vacation, but let's be real 2015 voice can't bounce back like 1990 voice could. Yes she was able to rehearse a week before the start of the first shows and she sounded great, but with her voice being so inconsistent at times she may not get the same results with these July shows. Everybody is oohing and ahhing over this good press she's been getting about her love life, but what good is this going to do if she doesn't sound her best for her shows? I'm sorry I'd rather her get the good press on her shows than on her love life. If these shows were free I wouldn't care what she does, but people are paying to see her at her best. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 1:30)

It really gets on my last nerve (55,016) by Edward from USA It really gets on my last nerve when some [censored] demand that biracial or multiracial people pick a side. All of a sudden, and according to some racist [censored] of past and present, the outcome of white mixed with any other race turns out to be whatever the other race is. Well, if you're mixed, you are [censored] mixed, period. If you're white, you're white, if you're black, you're black. Get over it. It's like we have to be in the "pick a race" game to be accepted. Well, Mariah Carey is a mixture of races, why should she pick one to satisfy any demography? The one drop rule is ridiculous at best. At the end of the day even if she picked one, people would based her race on how she looks on the outside. Christina Aguilera is white and latina (a mixture of races), yet nobody ever refers to her as black, maybe latina, but she's considered to be white. Had Mariah looked like Hale Berry or Alicia Keys, life would've been easier for her, but her skin is white, while her racial make up is a different stuff. Mariah Carey is neither black nor white 100%, so why should she be forced to pick a side. Why should she deny her mother or father just to please some stupid people? Are we still dealing with this nonsense in 2015? Mariah Carey is a person, period, a beautiful one as she is. A beautiful mixture of many races, and they can't take that away from her. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 1:21)

Some beau (55,015) by BLEUX ROGUE from U. S. A. Funny how in the picture, were she's falling, you see Packard just chilling watching it all happen without even a slight bit of concern. And another thing MC, get your a** back to LV and rehearsals. You should've been there weeks ago instead of vacationing so long. Get to work girl, like the rest of us. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 23:33)

The anti-Mariah agenda (55,014) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Look who's still trying to make Fetch happen by perpetuating the urban legend that Mariah downplayed her racial makeup in the beginning when in fact her story has been consistent from day 1? She was never anyone's Judas. Mariah's looks make racist people subconsciously very uncomfortable because it becomes so obvious that dividing the human race up in skin tones, hair textures and assigning +/- characteristics to them is a fools errand. She is proof that race is a figment, an "idea" (not the best one) rather than a reality. I know a family, Nordic, with three sisters and a brother. The oldest has big red curly hair, the brother is dark blonde with waves, the middle sister has black curly hair and the youngest is a high blonde with bone straight hair. If you wanted to, depending on seasons, you could assign them all to different races (whatever that means) or you could just accept the fact that they belong to the same family, which is the actual truth. But the anti Mariah agenda thrives on the idea of her being a foreign "other" because it preys on the minds of the weak and easily fooled too dumb to take the time to Google or YouTube Mariah Carey 1990 or any year. That's why they fail to mention broadcaster by name, link to written interviews or videos whenever they claim Mariah said or did something they have zero proof of. Being all vague for no reason, in this day and age when almost anything can be found on the internet, is your #1 clue that you're dealing with a liar. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 23:17)

Black / white / bi-racial (55,013) by MimiLamb from Germany I don't really get why this is a topic all of a sudden. I remember an interview she had with Oprah and I'm sure the most of you know which interview I'm talking about, two things she mentioned that stood out for me and I will leave it at that: "We should be aloud [sic] to be who we are, not just mixed people not just black people, white, Asian, Hispanic whatever you are", "lets be accepted for ourselves as people rather then so much focus on what color you are". (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 21:49)

Mimi L. (55,012) by Giovanni from USA She does look gorgeous in that pic. She looks confident and comfortable in her skin. And I love the kinky, wavy hair look. I would say that that pic screams "hot mama" lol. She even looks a little slimmer. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 21:40)

Mariah: blackish the urban legend (55,011) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Mariah has never tried to deny or hide being part black. From the very beginning of her career she has always broken down what she was. Proof here. Now I do believe that the record label (ie Tommy Mottola) wanted to market her as white (or racially ambiguous) to make her more "marketable" or more of a "novelty", which is probably why he didn't allow her to do interviews at the very beginning of her career. She kind of hinted at that in Glitter when the guy said "is she white, is she black, who cares she's exotic" (I'm paraphrasing). As far as not receiving the same amount of respect from the black community (as her black peers), I believe the urban legend of her "not wanting to tell people she was black" made only a small percentage of blacks write her off. For the most part she is respected and regarded by the black community as a whole. Randy if you don't think Mariah has ever brought a black audience to their feet watch her performance of VOL at the Apollo Theater. Mariah took that audience to church with her runs, belt, and whistle note. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 20:59)

Ain't none of my business, it's tea though (55,010) by MimiLamb from Germany In all honesty it is none of our business who Mariah is with really. Who she is with, what she is wearing and how she is preparing (Vegas) is up to her, when she resumes Vegas we will know, one thing I do know is the lack of faith but also how fast people believe what the media writes (new marriage to Packer). When there is a reason to worry then we should worry instead of already making up worst case scenario's before anything happened, it is out of our control either way. I rather focus on my own life something I do have control over (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 20:30)

Being "black enough" for more recognition (55,009) by Marissa from USA Despite Mariah being part black, in the early years she wasn't marketed to black people. Her team tried to solidify her image as the racially ambiguous girl that appeals to everyone. Generally speaking, that doesn't fly with black people. If you are not marketed as an R&B or hip hop artist, you will not be a fan favorite. Her music had plenty of R&B influences but she was marketed as a pop star for years. I don't think you have to be a particular shade of brown for black people to support you. With the black community, it's about loyalty to "black" sounds (R&B, soul, hip-hip). I also agree that the fact that Mariah doesn't dance or have the Whitney-level stage presence put even more odds against her in terms of being a black fan favorite. Whether it's in church with the pastor stomping and shouting or a concert where the artist is kicking off their shoes, we like theatrics and that's not Mariah's speciality. I still love her despite it all though. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 20:22)

Vegas (55,008) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I am happy Mariah is getting her vacation and all but isn't her Vegas shows starting up in a week? When does she plan to rehearse? She left the last show on such a high note, I wouldn't want her to give an unsatisfactory performance for the first few shows. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 19:37)

Gorgeous (55,007) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So Mariah is finally giving us what we have been wanting (fashion wise). She looks gorgeous in the monokini picture. Very beach-ready/rich ocean babe (is that a thing?). (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 19:35)

Marriage (55,006) by Leigh from USA I would be seriously concerned if the media reports are all true. On the other hand it really is none of my business. When looking into who and what James Packer is and the behavior he has engaged in over the past couple of years, though, as a fan of MC, the reports do not portray him as the most consistent, stable man in the world, Australia or even Sydney for that matter. He seems to be easily persuaded when it comes to changing his religious beliefs. His true net worth has decreased by approximately 3 billion dollars in the past 4 years (holy cow, that's a lot of poor investment choices). His fellow countrymen and women are not very fond of what is seen as using his money to get what he wants. He inherited all of his money that was made by his father and grandfather in the media field and has moved almost completely away from those investments into those that are less stable (casinos and gambling establishments which account for huge losses when those investments have not panned out). And he was caught fighting in his neighborhood with the Nine Network's chief executive, David Gyngell, at Bondi beach for reasons that are reported as mixed. For someone who is reportedly very private, it is not difficult to find a lot of not so favorable information on Mr. Packer So yes I am definitely concerned about who this person is and how quickly this relationship may be moving. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 17:43)

JCS, Mariah in Israel (55,005) by Will from England I don't think she had much choice in the matter lol. She has to cover up when out in public in Israel. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 17:32)

Blackness (55,004) by Lee TS from USA Very toucy subject indeed. I think her label really marketed her as this very sweet white girl and very pop especially during Music Box era. I mean, if you just look at the Dreamlover video. And if you didn't know you would assume she's white because she passes for white. Whereas someone like Alicia Keys looks light skinned. And Mariah's complexion has always been very fair skinned if she doesn't fake and bake. Like Mariah says, she's human. If anything, she kind of neglected her Latin roots besides a few Spanish guitar strumming songs and dating Luis Miguel. I kid. Like she says again, she's comprised of many races and to identify with one negates the other. So what about Roc and Roe? Are they black or multiracial? Mariah will teach them the way. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 16:29)

Re: Mariah's "blackness" (55,003) by JCS from United States Even with the one drop rule (if you have one drop of black in your blood, then you're black, for those outside the U.S. who didnt know) I believe Mariah has always identified more being biracial than being black. Early on in life she saw the difference between her parents and she just didn't belong in one group or another. Also, her white mother raised her so I imagine she can't just exclusively identify as a black child. We see more multi racial/biracial kids now but in the 70s it must have been a really confusing thing for a child to experience. Just going by physical looks, it's probably easier for BET to accept Rihanna as a black artist than Mariah. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 14:56)

Mariah in Israel (55,002) by JCS from United States Let me just say how nice it is to see Mariah cover up her chest area in Israel. It actually suits her. I'm all for changing it up a little once in a while. I wish she would get a stylist that will get her to look sexy but classy. I think some of the mainstream fans were turned off because at times it seems like it's all about the breasts instead of all about the music. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 14:37)

Marriage (55,001) by Liz Archer from Sweden Yes I worry. I am worried because it's very sudden (so it seems). I mean how long did she know Nick before they put on a wedding band? I am sure Nick is a nice person but that love affair did not last too long. And now just out from a divorce she is perhaps considering a new marriage. I don't like that he seems to be rushing and pushing her about marriage. If he loved her he shouldn't mind waiting for the right timing. I am also concerned because it doesn't seem that Mariah has been out dating. It's like she is settling for the first guy giving her attention. Of course I know nothing about her love life. It's just what it looks like. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 13:27)

Janet / BET Awards (55,000) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines In all fairness, Janet deserves the award. She is an icon. I have no complaints with her receiving such distinction. Yes, she has only cracked the top 20 once in the last decade, but if Mariah isn't the one to get it, she's the only other one who's deserving. As long as Mariah is up next, though. Still, this is more acceptable than Rihanna receiving the first Icon Award from the AMAs, and much more fathomable than J.Lo winning the same inaugural award from BBMAs. At least Janet's influence is present in today's music. I can't say the same for the other two. Especially J.Lo who was only lucky enough to ride the Latin wave in the late 90s-early 00s. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 12:27)

Billionaire (54,999) by CHAZ from USA Hi fellow Lambs. Am I the only one that's worried if Mariah and the billionaire marry, that Mariah won't give a flying hoot about her career because she'll be set? I wish she would be in that mind frame (like before she became known) that she has something to give to the world today with her incredible talent. Just saying. (Wednesday 1 July 2015; 11:19)

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