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Shelly (50,633) by Abraham from USA They're just not my type of music. I'm more of a Earth, Wind And Fire, Bee Gees, Journey and Chicago fan. I do like their cover of "Twist and shout", as well as"Ticket to ride" and "Hey Jude". Nice to see you post. I love reading what you have to say. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 21:21)

Cgee54 / Lee / brown dress (50,632) by Dove from USA Cgee54, thanks for posting the Charmbracelet interview (50,578). I don't think I had ever seen that one. Lee, thanks for posting the Celine Dion documentary from the OWN network (50,583). CD mentioned she moved to Vegas 22 days before opening night, so that made me feel better. MC still has plenty of time to prepare. There were more pictures of MC in that brown dress on Twitter and she looked great. I love the DFAU throwback look. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 19:57)

Abraham / The Beatles (50,631) by Dove from USA I like the original recordings because they’re the ones I grew up with (and am used to) but some people appreciate their songs more when they are sung by better vocalists. I posted some links for you to hear and maybe grow a new appreciation for the Fab Four. Let It Be, Across The Universe. Also listen to Happiness Is A Warm Gun, it was kind of making fun of the shoop, shoop songs that were popular at the time. And Back In The USSR is making fun of California Girls by the Beach Boys. The first Beatles album I ever heard was Abbey Road and I think that's a good place to start. Give them another chance. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 18:31)

Andrew (50,630) by Jon from Netherlands Andrew, that sounds like a plan, for many reasons: growing up I never had anyone liking Mariah (I come from Portugal and the lady is not big there, except during WBT) and I was never lucky enough to see her in concert. I really want to see her this year but on the Christmas shows. I say we do it. Would be great to meet other Mariah fans. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 17:47)

Wendy Williams / interviews (50,629) by Dove from USA This has been on my mind for a few days but I didn't want to post it because I knew it would be controversial. I think Mariah should let Wendy Williams interview her again. Even though Wendy says a lot of shady things, and is super nosy, I get the feeling she's actually a really good person and a big fan of MC. Someone mentioned that she used to always talk badly about Whitney and then when she died she was crying about it. I watched it and it seemed sincere. The interviews with Wendy have been the best because they have shown the real Mariah. I like the proper, PC interviews she's done too. I actually didn't hate the Breakfast Club interview. It showed a different side of her. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 17:44)

MIAMTEC (50,628) by B from USA If the rumors are true, that Mariah saved the best of her material, then she's got a hit or two on her hands or under her glove. MIAMTEC was a great album that she didn't promote because of personal issue and most likely issues with the label that we weren't privy to. Mariah's legacy will remain intact because of her voice and her prolific songwriting. She has written two back to back Songs of the Decade. She also scored a #1 every year of the 90's. I don't think her voice is damaged or ruined. She publicly addressed the Tokyo debacle on Ellen, she was clearly sick and now we know she was. MIAMTEC was not a flop. It sold over one hundred thousand copies with no promotion or single during a year that only one album went Platinum. The media blew that out of proportion. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 17:34)

Re: The Beatles (50,626) by Abraham (50,627) by Dove from USA Abraham, bite your tongue. The Beatles are the only other act that I have consistently listened to since I was young and their music never gets old for me. Those songs came out half a century ago and they still sound fresh and innovative. They're not famous for having amazing singing voices, they're famous for the music. I can't understand people when they say they don't like The Beatles or that they're boring. To me that's like saying Mariah's music isn't good. Even today their music sounds way ahead of its time and like it came from another world. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 17:27)

The Beatles (50,626) by Abraham from USA They're legendary, no doubt about that. But I just can't get in their music. I like a couple of songs, but their work isn't my cup of tea. For the most part I find them boring. Mariah is on another league of her own. She's just as high with them and the rest of the other legendary music artists. I do believe she'll either tie or break their number ones record. She just needs a really good song. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 17:04)

Re: (50,620) by Andrew (50,625) by Dove from USA "Mariah's releasing a new single, it's going to number one." We're using the power of visualization and our subconscious minds to take her new single to number one. That's why we make these types of statements. If a person believes that it might be possible, it will work. Only need a tiny bit of faith is needed for it to work. "Her contribution to popular music is more important than the contribution made by The Beatles." I think Amber was kidding with that post. "It's not her fault she gets disrespected, it's because she doesn't have a penis." IMO if she didn't wear such revealing clothes she would get much more respect. But maybe that goes for men too, the Rico Suave guy was also ridiculed. "People are manipulated by the evil media because she mimed well half the time." It's pretty obvious that if the media is on your side they cover up for you and report things in your favor. For example, I was reading an article about Jennifer Lopez, and the article stated, "Jennifer simply responded Britney because she dances." But when Mariah wished Ariana longevity on the Breakfast Club they made it out to be a diss. Other artists have made embarrassing mistakes but the media minimizes it. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 17:04)

Fantasy 1996 AMA version (50,624) by Warrior Butterfly from USA This live performance of Fantasy is my new favorite. I thought I'd share. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 16:50)

Well not to discredit The Beatles but Mariah is the best (50,623) by Amber C from USA But on the contrary, I still want to defend my point that Mariah is better than The Beatles. Her 1 head is stronger that all their 5 heads. Do you realize Mariah keeps songs away from industry people? Do you realize that Mariah wrote way more that 16 songs in the span of 2009-2013. We haven't heard the best of her lyrical genious darling. There were even rumours she was saving the best so that Def Jam wouldn't try to put it on Chanteuse. But that's just her lyricism. Her voice is #1 or #2 in our recent history. Tell me, are The Beatles in the top 10 of singers? Mariah's voice is an instrument on its own as well. And last but not least The Beatles were a political, governmental, cultural machine. They had everyone on their side. They were like Beyonce of the time. In the media's eyes they were the heroes. And then you look at Mariah. She is not the medias hero, or the one the government uses to get peoples attention, she's the people's diva. The people made her, she loves the people, and tbh nobody is letting her go. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 16:37)

It was out of humor dahhling (50,622) by Amber C from USA Someone on this board was offended by my "#1's don't matter" post. I apologize, but please, it was so light hearted, and this is not a Beatles page so I felt that my fellow readers would find my post even slightly humerous. I did not discredit The Beatles out of seriousness, let me me make this clear. Carry on. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 16:26)

Christmas concerts / MSG (50,621) by Andrew from UK Jon, I've booked Christmas off to go to NYC as I assume she's going to do the Christmas concerts there again. However, probably going to wait to see what happens in Vegas first before buying flights. The whole thing will be a couple of grand £€. I'd offer you to come with, but I fear there'll be a fatwa on my head from some of the people on this board and I wouldn't want you hit in the crossfire. In saying that there are actually a few sane cool Americans on here it may be fun to meet up with. And in saying that I'm not stating, as a nation, Americans aren't sane and cool, but like most countries you gotta pick and choose. The Dutch on the other hand... Meanwhile back at the ranch, Mariah should book out the Garden for her Christmas shows. It's Christmas. Surely she could fill it at Christmas. It would be global news. And that's kinda what she needs. Or do one in MSG, one at the O2 in London and one at Tokyo Dome. Would be immense. She could even have reindeer pulling her jet. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 16:16)

All in your mind (50,620) by Andrew from UK So recently: Mariah's releasing a new single, it's going to number one, her contribution to popular music is more important than the contribution made by The Beatles, it's not her fault she gets disrespected, it's because she doesn't have a penis, people are manipulated by the evil media because she mimed well half the time, she's lost weight. Did sanity and reason just die? (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 15:45)

Thank you Jon (50,619) by Ardis Logic from Earth I never hear that reggae remix, I love it. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 14:54)

Just a thought (50,617) by B from USA The reason why Mariah isn't consider a cultural touchstone like Elvis or The Beatles is because she's a woman. If a male pop star had set the records she did, pioneered the act of recording new vocals for remixes, and ushered in a new sound with the thug love duet he would be considered a cultural icon. Sexism at its finest. Mariah's legacy will remain in tact in if she fails completely in Vegas and never scores another hit. Aretha's legacy is still in tact and she hasn't scored a hit since 1998. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 14:14)

Fact (50,616) by B from USA The Beatles scored their 20 #1's in a span of seven years. Mariah was able to maintain the momentum of her career for 18 years even after the Glitter debacle. She will one day be regarded in the same league as The Beatles. Why? Because like The Beatles she wrote her songs unlike Elvis. Elvis jumped from bandwagon to bandwagon to remain relevant. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 14:05)

"Crystal Ball" article (50,615) by Billy from Greece They write the following: "The two weren't able to work out a day to record, leading to some tension and Mariah to hold an impromptu press conference: 'If you're not careful, the media can come between a collaboration, especially when you have two incredibly public icons collaborating such as Lauryn and myself. I still have faith in the song and in the idea that both her and I can make it happen.'" Two incredible public icons? Icons? That so-called quote sounds so un-Mariah. Most likely a totally made up "statement". (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 12:13)

Sharing is caring (50,614) by Jon from Netherlands Unofficial reggae remix of IBLYLT. It has summer written all over it and it's irresistible. Remix (I think unofficial) of SIO. It is one of the best remixes I ever heard. Mashup between TMB and Sexual Healing. Perfect blend. Miss You. Not so famous but perfect on so many levels and takes me down memory lane. Make It Happen C&C remix. Haunting piano cover of My All. Instrumental of I Wish You Well. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 10:52)

Amber C, are you joking? (50,612) by Jared from USA First off, I want to say that I do not want to start a fight, and I have nothing against you personally, but some of your statements struck me as ignorant and clearly biased. I am not a fan of The Beatles, but I do like some of their songs and I am aware of their importance and place in the modern music pantheon. Like you I am a huge fan of Mariah, but to say that "she's bigger than The Beatles" is false. Right now, she's more relevant and prominent, but I'm sure that even Mariah herself will admit that The Beatles' contribution to modern pop/rock is far more significant than hers. Yes, she has influenced a lot of singers, ushered in a new era of hip-hop flavored pop, and was a pioneer in singles remixes, but The Beatles completely changed the musical landscape when they came into the scene. At the pinnacle of their career, the level of their success far, far outshines Mariah at her peak. I guess you've never heard the coined word "Beatlemania". They have all kinds of crazy chart records that no one will ever touch. And it is absolutely untrue that "no one goes around singing their (The Beatles') songs" anymore. Kids these days may not be aware of it, but chances are they've heard a Beatles song. Their songs are still being covered by new artists, and are all over film, television, and other media today. I mean for heaven's sake, there's an entire Cirque du Soleil show built around their music, and entire movies like "Across the Universe" (2007). Furthermore, you can look at how influential Paul McCartney (another prolific songwriter like Mariah) is to this day. His participation in Rihanna's new record generated so much buzz for the song even though the guy is 72 years old. And they say that the entertainment business is ageist. Anyway, whew, sorry for the long rant, but as a major music aficionado, I cannot allow my fellow Mariah fans to make blanket statements about other artists' legacies that are patently and verifiably untrue. Mariah is an icon, a superstar, and a major part of music history - that's undeniable. The Beatles, however, have earned a very, very high place in music history, and many will agree with me that Mariah still has a ways to go before she can be on equal footing with The Beatles. The Beatles changed modern pop/rock and without them, we may never have had the MC that we have grown to love, so let's respect them. And if ever Mariah manages to break their Hot 100 #1's record, I will be the first to cheer and celebrate, but even then, I don't know that I would place her musical contributions above the revolutionary Beatles. Amen. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 4:53)

"Crystal Ball" (50,611) by Ardis Logic from Earth I would have loved to hear this duet. I loved Lauren Hill's album that was out at this time. Maybe one day it will still happen. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 3:13)

Empire (50,610) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I have been thinking for a while and how many of you think Mariah may use her appearance in Empire as a promo for her next single? If she does that it would be brilliant because Empire is continuously breaking all TV show ratings records and that would expose MC to a huge audience, from young ones to more matured ones. And Empire is a show which revolves around music, so MC will fit right in. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 2:52)

Kristofer (50,609) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hey Lee TS, thanks for the reply. If Kris did say it's "top secret" then maybe it's not about him being her makeup artist in Vegas because by now that's pretty predictable. Maybe there is something new? New documentary? New music video for a song? New photoshoot? Am I beind overexcited? (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 2:49)

#1's new music (50,608) by B from USA I'm excited. She's going to release a single that will blow our minds and leave her critics eating their words. She's going to promote her residency, new single, and the rerelease of #1's like her livelihood depend on it. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 1:44)

#1's don't matter (50,606) by Amber C from USA #1s don't matter. Mariah has eighteen, but has over 50 songs that many may say were better than the #1s. She's a true legend, she's bigger than The Beatles , no one goes around singing their songs, and they are 5 people, yet they aren't 5x better. Lol enough of that. Anyway I do believe Mariah has been preparing for 2015 for a while now. I do believe she wants at least 1 more #1. It all makes sense. New music will be her promo for Vegas. We are certainly getting new music soon. She is reconnecting with fans through fan pages so that hopefully this time the numbers add up and voilà, a #1. Lol just a thought folks. (Wednesday 4 March 2015; 1:00)

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