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Re: Mimi the slave driver (49,452) by Nikki (49,457) by Dove from USA I noticed in your post you wrote she worked for less than three months. Taking that into consideration, 100k+ damages seems like way too much money to compensate for unpaid overtime, especially if she was already being paid 6-7k a month and the job included room and board. Maybe it was the superstar nanny from Nanny 911 and that's why she's demanding so much. People should be compensated for their time but this lawsuit seems frivolous and ridiculous. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 17:41)

Nannies / Mariah "comment" / public (49,456) by Billy from Greece These stories are definitely ear-candy for the general public who consider Mariah a supreme diva-bitch in the vein of original "supreme" diva-bitch Diana Ross. At the same time I do recall an interview of Mariah in early 2014 (not sure at the moment which one) where she did throw shade to some nannies (before any of these stories break out) hinting at hiring/firing different people "when they try to be more important than mommy". This was not the exact quote, but she did say something along these lines, which means that there must be a history of mishappenings. The comment, though, in the recent article that the twins "were getting confused about who mommy was" does sound far-fetched. Still, such stories about Mariah that have been more often in the last decade combined with her stint at American Idol are the source of the general public's "change of heart" towards Mariah. In fact, out of all the issues that have been discussed here about the underperformance of "The Elusive Chanteuse", I believe that it was the Nicki Minaj fight debacle that caused everything. Remember that in the 1980s Diana Ross suffered a huge decline in popularity and public liking in the US as a result of a fictionalized stage play ("Dreamgirls") based on a foe's autobiography, and then of an unauthorized biography portraying her as a tyrranical person. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 17:05)

Nanny biz (49,448) by Brad (49,455) by Dove from USA I think they're saying Mariah because she was the one dealing with the nannies (since dad was never there). But of course, if these claims are true, he should pony up half. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 14:20)

Nanny McClaims (49,454) by Luke from United Kingdom I'm calling BS on these claims. Why is she saying all this now so long after she lost the job? Same with the assistant. Nobody held a gun to their head lol these people are just money hungry cretins that want more from her, which is probably why they took the job in the first place. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 7:33)

Travon / Marissa (49,453) by nikki from usa Thanks, Travon. That was very helpful. Marissa, I like this: She shouldn't have to choose between love or making music. I wholeheartedly agree. It's funny, but I see Mariah putting her all behind the former. Whenever she's married she seems to put her man first and herself on the back burner to an extent. She allowed herself to be a human barbie doll because its what Tommy wanted. He dressed her and her music up like the girl next door. Nick wanted to work and get his celebrity out there. The next thing we know, Mariah's putting herself in the traditional wife role and staying at home with the kids. All the jobs she took on surrounded around this first and foremost. Tommy seduced her with career heights and Nick with a happily ever after. The catch 22 was exchanging artistry and a life for numbers and making the company look good for Tommy. Nick's was building up his own celebrity while leaving her lonely and exposing her privacy. MC seems to think she needs to give up her own passions for her men, yet the relationships blow up in the end anyway. I think once she realizes she can have both without sacrificing one for the other is when her perfect match will come around. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 7:17)

Re: Mimi the slave driver (49,452) by nikki from usa I need to bring your attention to this line: "Plaintiff was on duty during all hours of each 24 hour day with no entitlement for breaks, for meals, and even for sleep. Indeed, Ms. Carey would often call plaintiff at hours in the middle of the night and demand to be taken to her children or to be updated on the status of her children," the suit says. "Ms. Carey would not tolerate any delay when she called and plaintiff had to attend to her every demand, spontaneous or otherwise." This woman was a live-in nanny or she wouldn't ever need or be able to "take Mariah to her children" in the middle of the night. This woman "wasn't allowed to sleep" because MC would call and expect an update on her kids? I've only attempted a job interview for such a profession once, but that's salaried. There was no "overtime", but this chick was being paid at 6000-7200 month. That's 72,000- 86,400/year or 200-240/day. It seems she got paid extra at times for something. You would know better than I at the conditions of caregiving and salary though. Also, notice the lingo. Hired October 2013 and fired January last year. She worked for less than 3 months. In most businesses 90 days is a grace period. In 2013, MC said she was going through nannies because they weren't disciplining the kids, but MC would. They didn't want her when she came home because mommy would put them in time out while the nannies cuddled them. Frivolous lawsuit, indeed. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 6:40)

To Baby from Sweden on "5H lyrics to Like Mariah" (49,451) by Vítor Henrique Pereira from Brazil I do highly agree with you that the song is good. In addition, reaching out to a younger audience is still good to Mariah. Now then, Tyga shouts out two of music's leading ladies delivering the following: “You’re so sadiddy, like Aaliyah, Mariah Carey. You stay winning.” Since you hadn't understood it, there you go. And "sadiddy" is someone who "acts" as if she or he is completely superior towards another person. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 2:05)

Mimi the slave driver? (49,447) (49,450) by Dove from USA It happens to the best of us, people get busy and aren't thinking about whether or not the nanny had a break. Nanny should have spoken up sooner. MC knows whether or not she was really overworking them, if she was, just pay up and apologize; we live we learn. If it's not true, then she should fight it and don't let them get away with it. Sidenote: She should get a butler like in that show The Nanny who lives in the home and is on call. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 2:00)

October 2013 (49,449) by Luis from Spain If I'm not wrong, she did not do any gigs that month as she was still recovering from the injury. She was in the studio, that is, at home. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 1:55)

Nanny biz (49,448) by Brad from USA Hi fellow lambs. I haven't written in a minute and ordinarily wouldn't on such matters but this recent story is no different from the stories alleging that Mariah is distraught, weak and unable to carry on without Nick. Pure and simple, such spins are sexist. First of all, the nanny in question presumably worked for both Mariah and Nick. After all, the children she cared for are not just Mariah's. Yet the spin is that Mariah is demanding and not willing to pay just compensation. Where is the attachment of such an allegation to the father of the twins? Does he not bear any responsibility? I guess its easier to make the woman out to be the unreasonable "diva". Secondly, all the stories about Mariah being unable to carry on are pure sexism. It's "easier" to believe that the woman is too weak to carry on. Undoubtedly, she's had difficulty but I am certain that can be said of the male as well as the female in the former relationship at hand. Such spins are tired and as a "society" we deserve more intelligent, modern reporting from our news sources that is reflective of today's cultural norms and values. Be well to yourself and to each other. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 1:04)

Mimi the slave driver? (49,447) by Ardis Logic from Earth I certainly hope these claims are not true that the two lawsuits are claiming. I can't imagine working so hard without overtime. The longest shift I have ever worked was 13 hours in one day. (I am also an in home care giver.) It really takes a lot out of you to care for and please someone else. I really want to believe that MC could never be so cruel, but the honest truth is none of us knows the truth. The truth will always come out in the end. Everyone deserves at least an hour break per every 8 hours work at the very least. Let's just hope these ladies claims are false and MC has proof of proper employee/employer interactons. (Thursday 29 January 2015; 0:49)

Nanny business (49,446) by QueenLambassador from Portugal Another one? The nanny must be pressed. Does anyone believe the bs? (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 23:49)

The love (49,445) by Terna from Nigeria You know how for years it's baffled us as fans why Mariah Carey after all her success, accolades, records set and broken hasn't really been acknowledged with admiration and respect that she rightfully deserves, right? Well I have a feeling that the table has been turned. With her silver anniversary in the industry people are rediscovering Mariah, her extensive body of work that is unparalleled, and the icing on the cake, her longevity. 25 years and still relevant is no joke. Wow I am so proud of this woman, she's a fighter in every sense of the word and a winner (as Tyga pointed out). Listening to the Fifth Harmony record made me smile. Carey like Mariah. Lol. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 19:49)

Like Mariah (49,444) by Stacey from USA The concept of the song is good. The vocals with each verse were cool, but the use of the sample sounded so out of place to me. It just didn't mesh well, IMO. But, in the end it's nice to see MC get some positive praise from fellow artsts. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 18:36)

Duets (49,443) by Commodore from USA Hey everyone. I have been saying to my friends that Mariah should release a duets album. But my idea was to do a spinoff of Jay-Z and R-Kelly best of both world's album they released in 04 I think. In the disc it will feature just females on the tracks so like the main artist would be Mariah Carey and Beyonce but featuring Missy Elliott, DaBrat, Khia, Queen Lattifah, Eve. Basically a female diva hip hop style album. But if Mariah did do that she should release 3 albums at once. The album I stated earlier could be remixes to her new tracks from her new LP like Angels Advocate would have been and another disc would feature pop style duets with Justin Timberlake, Adam levine, Jesse McCartney, Usher etc. That way everyone gets what they want. And I feel like it would be huge if promoted the right way like TEOM. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 18:07)

Duets (49,441) by B from USA I kind of agree with you. I think Mariah should work with Adam Levine. He's a talented singer songwriter and I think their voices would sound like sugar together. Adam Levine, Justin Timberlake, Adele, Fifth Harmony, Bruno Mars, and Miguel are my picks for duet partners if the duets album is really happening. If this does happen maybe Mariah could write with each person since most are songwriters. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 16:54)

Fifth Harmony - "Like Mariah" (49,440) by Liz Archer from Sweden It is cool that they wanted to use classic samples from Mariah's song but their own song is to much auto-tuned to be good when they sing their own verses. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 16:51)

Like Mariah (49,439) by B from USA Fifth Harmony's Like Mariah and Pitt Bull's Time Of Our Lives both praise MC. I think 2015 is going to be Mariah's year like 1995 and 2005. Both songs use Like Mariah. Pitt Bull raps look like Mariah and FH sing, sing like Mariah over a nifty sample of Always Be My Baby. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 16:44)

Like Mariah (49,438) by Twisterman from Brazil I really like this song, the lyrics and the way of them sing show how much they admire her. The important thing is that it can help more young people get to know MC better. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 16:22)

Mariah (49,437) by B from USA Mariah Carey is an example of nature perfecting itself, a once-in-a-generation phenomenon. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 16:09)

Wishing (49,436) by George Golden from UK I was just thinking if Mariah had a new album and had these songs in it: 1. Sugar - Maroon five 2. Human - Cristina Perry 3. This is how we do - Katty Perry 4. Triumphant - Pulse remix 5. Beautiful 6. Take me to church - Hoziah 7. Mr bright eyes - Rebecca Ferguson 8. You're mine - Eternal 9. Only love - Paloma Faith 10. Almost home I tell you if she could release an album in this vein she will have a massive seller. She still has the best recording voice and all she needs is to give hip hop a break and she will be back on top. Oh well one can only wish. What do you guys think? (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 14:11)

Mariah's momentum (49,435) by Carol from Spain Mariah didn't lose focus, she just shifted her priorities to her kids and husband - a husband that apparently didn't do the same thing. I'm over Nick and I think he's just a fame catcher that likes to live the LA life, meaning he likes to get as many women as he can in his bed so he can brag about it. Mariah faced this marriage with her head up and I strongly suspect she dealt with so much bs from Nick because, at heart, he is a child. After everything she went through last year, I think MC will re-group and come back on top. Either way, I believe Mariah released an amazing album and she has nothing to be ashamed. A number 3 is nothing to be embarassed about at all. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 1:38)

Fifht Harmony (49,434) by Carol from Spain I don't like the song. All the respect to them, but too much autotune surrounding the sample and the whole song is over produced. My opinion. (Wednesday 28 January 2015; 1:32)

Focusing on music (49,433) by Marissa from USA I agree that Mariah's motivation was drastically decreased since she got married and had kids. The reason Mariah was so distracted was that for once she was actually head over heels in love. Regardless of the fact that she had transitioned out of her prolific music-making during their relationship, I'm glad that she had that happiness while it lasted. I think it's selfish if we come up with a campaign for Mariah to stay single indefinitely because we think that's the only way she'll focus. Mariah's focus is within her control. Nick didn't perform any Jedi mind tricks to make her get off track. Unless she plans on retiring, she has to learn how to focus despite having kids or a man. She shouldn't have to choose between love or making music. She should be able to have it all, like Beyonce for example. (Tuesday 27 January 2015; 23:54)

Fame (49,432) by Danny Cedar from uk One thing we all know and probably what we love about Mariah is that she loves fame and loves to be cheered and photographed. Why wouldn't she? She's incredible. So I don't thinks that's something she will ever let go. Even when her babies were born she kept in the limelight. Forever may she shine. (Tuesday 27 January 2015; 22:59)

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