I agree with whoever said the technical issues are becoming too much. How many times can you blame the earpiece? Can you blame the sound engineer for not getting it right when you can't be bothered to show up for rehearsals or sound check? Continuously blaming the sound guy is only going to end up with an angry sound engineer posting your raw unedited and not so great vocals on YouTube for the world to hear. After the bajillionth malfunction, it's time to stop blaming the sound guys and take a look at the bigger picture of what is going wrong. It also wouldn't hurt for her to take some of that money and invest it into the shows and styling. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 22:56)
The first Vegas show (49,571)
by NHYTG from nyc
I think the first Las Vegas show will be watched very closely by lovers, haters and press. Mariah better put on a perfect premiere, if she messes that one up for whatever reason her Vegas adventure will be done and dusted. In that case she can also forget a successful comeback with the reissued #1's. I think there will be a huge pressure to make Las Vegas work, I hope Mariah will wow everybody with a killer show, if she ruins it she better leave the spotlights for years. But, whatever may happen I will continue to love and support her, to me a few messy years can't wipe away a great career of 25 years. You go girl, make it happen. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 22:27)
Walking off stage in the middle of "We Belong Together" (49,570)
by Ardis Logic from Earth
Wow. That is so unprofessional. I seriously doubt that the big boss man over at Cesar's Palace is going to be cool with little stunts like this. If I was a fan who went to this show and paid $100 for a ticket or more I would be very disappointed and many be even a little angry. That is just wrong. If you are not emotionally able to deal, and sing your songs, then it's best if you just stay at home and take care of yourself until you are healed. Lord knows she has plenty of money. If I had it my way I would put her in to serious therapy. I believe that she is running from her feelings and covering her hurt with food and alcohol. That is the worst thing you can do. If you don't deal with the pain and the hurt that you are feeling it will just keep building up more and more. It never goes away. (Believe me I know.) You have to do the work. I really wish that Mimi would just step back for a while before the whole Vegans thing and really just take care of herself. I wish her well and really don't like to see her like this. Sending much love and positive energy to you right now Mariah. I know you need it girl. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 22:11)
Oops, I couldn't hear myself / "lip-sync 101" (49,569)
by Edward from USA
How can it be that Mariah always has problems with these effing earpieces, and some keep finding a 1000 ways how to justify her? If you're going to lip, at least do it with professionalism, any drag-queen would give her a couple of "Lip-sync 101" classes. Thank God we always have technicians or anybody for that matter to blame for. Anything before her Vegas act should be on point, people are watching. The elephant is not in our little heads and rooms anymore for us to ignore, now he broke loose on YouTube. A whistle note here and there doesn't cut it anymore, she's going to have to sing and harmonize to get people to go to Vegas. And no, having the audience singing half of her songs for her won't cut it. It is so sad how we have settled for mediocrity. Wait a minute, maybe Nick, the suing Nannies, the company that makes her earpieces and her sound technicians are together in "the ultimate sabotage" of Mariah Carey. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 21:59)
My theory on Mariah (49,568)
by ldyer from England
I've never posted on here before, am not the type of person to get on the internet and speak behind a screen like most do, but I thought let me get this one out there my take on Ms Carey. I feel from way back when, Mariah has always been this type of shy person as someone said below, Yes I feel for some reason there are things happening beyond what we see. And what I mean by this, I'm speaking emotionally and even mentally with Mariah as person that is affecting her professional output. To me it almost seems like self-sabotage, which is not really mad considering she's come from a broken background and she's always made a point of saying that emotionally she is much different than what she is said to be. She has pretty much been perceptive and intuitive about her life, marriage and her place in this broken world. I identify a lot with that so I can relate on a personal level. I refuse to cast any comment on her antics since 1997 as I feel something serious has happened, and it's no laughing matter. Come what may, Mariah will always be who she wants to be, and no one, can take that from her. Not Tommy, none of us fans, no Nick or the industry. They "need" Mariah, she is the standard. Lip-synch or not, 1996 voice or not. She is the benchmark. Be it far from me to ever be quick with words to offer my opinion when I always feel that something has not been quite right with her as a person and this shows in her performances. I pray for her just like I miss Whitney. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 21:30)
Wow, just wow (49,567)
by Marissa from USA
I haven't seen so many lambs pissed all at once in a very long time. She needs to take her career seriously or sit down. Period. I don't have sympathy anymore. Someone needs to get her a therapist and life coach and let's get this show on the road. If she's that emotionally wounded then she needs to stop performing. This performance was an even bigger confirmation of why I am not wasting my money on tickets to anything unless she shows consistent excellence in image and performances. I'm staying right at Caesar's this summer and I'm still not considering seeing the show. I refuse to throw money away. I totally agree with Ardis. At least have the respect for your fans money (caps) to try. That's my message to the people who always make excuses for her. It isn't funny or cute for people not to get their money's worth when they are spending hundreds/thousands to see someone who doesn't care. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 21:26)
Touch My Body Jamacia Jazz and Blues performance (49,565)
by B from USA
That was the best performance of Touch My Body Mariah has ever done. Her voice sounded solid. She can succeed in Vegas. That Fantasy performance is forgivable because she delivered vocally for the rest of her set and she made sure we knew she was singing live by adlibbing, lol. Those riffs and runs. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 21:10)
[...] (49,564)
by B from USA
I am fine with Mariah lipping some of the more difficult parts of her songs, her voice is fragile. Her songs are straining. Her songs are some of the most difficult songs to sing. Cut her some slack. If she sang those parts live every time she would lose what is left of her voice. Grow up. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 20:46)
Perfection is a vicious cycle (49,563)
by Cgee54 from Usa
I don't know how low Mariah can sink at this point. I suspect it all started in her debut days because if you pay attention to the MTV unedited concert posted not so long ago you can tell the pressure she felt to be perfect and how she was compelled to re-record Emotions because she probably felt it wasn't perfect enough. Perfection can truly kill someone soul and when someone like Mariah experience not so perfect moments she breaks in pieces. We all know she can sing because we seen it yet the public expect to hear 1990 Mariah and I'm sure deep inside she knows and that's why she's always lip singing when she knows she won't be perfect. I'm sure she heard what happened to Whitney Houston oversees when she decided to go fully live despite of everything she was going through with her voice and yet we saw nothing but "blood" and bad critics attacking her. It is a vicious cycle she agreed to participate in and now we see the consequences of her past actions play out. The public and possibly her team keeps feeding this impossible obsession for perfection which is not healthy. She needs to let Mariah Carey circa 1997 go and she needs to adjust to her new vocal state and admit she was won't sound like her former self anymore and embrace her husky and sweet sound. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 20:34)
What happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas (49,562)
by Andrew from UK
Oh dear, oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. "I told you so"? I argued much for Mariah to either perform live or retire as she was going to damage her reputation and "legend". And all the crazies came out to tell me how evil I was and all manner of things. And looky here. She's still lipping. But, and listen up kids, now she can't even do that. So now the crazies (the l word) are blaming technicians (notice how every issue in Mariah's life is someone else's fault, I imagine this latest embarrassment will be Tommy's? Nick's? Alison's?). It's very, very simple. Mariah is a vocalist who doesn't sing live. She has lipped in almost every song for a decade. It. Is. A. Lie. And she is taking people's hard earned money to pay for it (certainly not her set-pieces, clothes, etc). And fans have the right to be p*ssed off about this now. Years of one hideous decision and terrible performance after another. Vegas? Let's hope someone can press "play" on the vocals at the right point, eh? (Sunday 1 February 2015; 20:14)
Mariah (49,561)
by sandra carroll from usa
Mariah has had several performance issues lately either by her own hands or by her sound techs. She needs to wake up and hire a manager who has an IDGAF attitude who will tell it like and fire her whole team. She needs a manager who can intercept the BS thrown at her and give it back when needed. She needs an advocate who understands her legacy and works to preserve it. I have someone in mind that not everyone will like, but this person is intelligent, knows the industry and who I think will intimidate some because he knows his stuff and would also keep it real with Mariah. Damon Dash could do this. He knows Mariah, they've worked together and though he's gotten himself in trouble in the past, I think he'd be someone who wouldn't say yes to her all the time which is what she needs. Randy and Jermaine where amateurs to handling artists compared to what Same has done. The man helped helped bring Jay-Z to the forefront when no one else would sign him, he discovered and signed a young Kanye West to Rockafella when even Jay-Z didn't want him. He may not be an industry good guy, but maybe it's exactly what she needs. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 18:41)
Enough (49,560)
by Lee from USA
This is absurd. Calling her out for these "cash grab" performances is plain stupid. Michael Jackson charged people in Japan thousands of dollars to just to see him. Yet his legacy is not destroyed. The fashion critics always make me laugh. These idiots are the first to pay $300-700 to see Madonna whip out a breast and dry hump her dancers, yet be the first to complain about Mimi showing the "puppies". If Mimi covers up, then Heidi Klum, Marilyn Milian, and Kimora Lee Simmons should not sunbathe topless anymore. How is it that there isn't anyone on this site from Jamaica nor have went to Jamaica critiquing this performance? (Sunday 1 February 2015; 18:18)
The delusion is real (49,559)
by Randy from USA
When I said she lip synced her high belting notes at every performance years ago, I was attacked. Now I see everyone finally getting the fraud. But what trips me out is how some of you are still making excuses. Someone on this board actually thinks that someone behind the scenes doesn't like her and turned her mic down. She's being sabotaged and bullied from someone in her camp? The Fantasy and WBT tells the story. I could care less about whether she changes her hair, her ensembles, her staff. I want the woman who is considered the best singer in the world to address what has been going on since that fateful performance in 1997 on Oprah. She needs to address it and stop with the smoke and mirrors. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 18:13)
Thoughts (49,558)
by Abraham from USA
I wouldn't say I'm embarrassed like Orkun did. I just want Mariah looking her best. She's a beautiful women. Her being in the public eye she should be looking nice. With all that money there's no excuse. Edward I agree. She definitely should have worn something more comfortable. Does anybody remember that red ensemble Mariah wore back in '05 on VH1 where she sang "It's like that"? Jermaine was there and started off the song. That is what Mariah should have worn. Or that dress she wore in 2012 in Macau. Both those ensembles were nice. I just thought Mariah had better taste than what she wore in Jamaica. I'm not bashing or putting her down because like I stated, I love Mariah. I just don't want her making a fool out of herself by wearing ugly attire and having people making fun of her. I just want her to get it together. She's far too important and special to be wearing stuff like that. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 17:42)
Professionalism (49,557)
by Danny Cedar from uk
One thing Mariah has always had through anything is her professionalism but just lately she hasn't been acting professional or respectfully to the people paying for her shows or albums. I love Mariah so much I will always support her but she needs to reign it all in. I actually think watching the latest performances although disjointed and shocking (watching her walk off stage mid climax of WBT) it's kind of funny too in a nice way she makes me laugh because she's such a diva and can at the minute get away with it and she actually a endears me. I don't mind paying to see her lip sync so long as she makes the effort to hide it. I also think it would be wise and damage controlling to discuss a little bt of her private life, directly but not going into too much detail just so everyone knows what's going on and then she can move on to the music and let the general public know that the no. 1 diva is back. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 17:38)
Mariah in Jamaica (49,556)
by LC from USA
I know that most of you are preoccupied with her hair and her dresses right now, but I really don't think this Jamaica show was a complete disaster. It brought Mariah the vocalist and musician back to my eyes and ears. She was never a great performer, nor a fashionista, so I don't really see all the fuss. Also, she's been lip syncing Fantasy remix since 1997, so we know she can lipsync to it correctly. There was obviously a problem with the sound in her monitor, but I am not trying to convince anyone. Here, for the lambs that care, is a video of some, and only some, of her greatest moments during the show. I have not seen her belt this effortlessly since The Charmbracelet Tour, and I am so happy with her improvisations. She's obviously more comfortable performing all of a sudden, and I think we should applaud that, especially with the recent scandals and turmoil. She looked sexy, with the weight loss, and she sounded amazing. We asked her to change up arrangements, be more confident on stage, and slay effortlessly. Well, she did. I just wish you'd all be able to see that. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 17:18)
Someday (49,553)
by Otti from Belgium
When I became a fan of Mariah, she was known as a perfectionist. Everything was on point, from her hair to singing to the way she stands or sit. Now she looks tired. I don't get it. If you are not capable to perform, then don't do it. It's like she handed to the critics. Before this Jazz performance, I was daydreaming what if she scores another number one hit while she is giving concerts at Caesars Palace? If she gonna release a number one's album, with new songs, and one of the new songs is a first single to promote the concerts and the album. That would be great. Until then I enjoy myself with YouTube clips, I like her energy at the MSG, singing Someday with her backing vocals. Or "Can't take that away" at the Blockbuster Awards. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 15:58)
Needs to fire some folks and pay for real pro team (49,552)
by THE TRUTH from USA
I hope she will take a couple of months off, rests, stays out of the press, fires everybody and anybody responsible for this mess and then rock the house in Vegas. She can't have anymore mishaps, the media will be all over her. It's time to lose the dead weight, the yes men and women, downsize and hire a staff that isn't just a bunch of parasitic money grubbers. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 15:40)
Outfits and hair (49,551)
by Luke from United Kingdom
I don't think Mariah has been too worried about her hair at these performances and on the Elusive tour because of the humidity. There's not much she can do with it when the humid weather is just going to mess it up lol. Also Mariah has said in the past that she loves an opportunity to dress up. I think that's the case with these gowns. I'd imagine it's just a phase. Last year I think it was all meant to work in synergy with the theme of the album (beachy-mermaidesque). She should show off her legs more though because they make her look younger somehow lol. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 15:30)
Mariah and the ear piece debacle (49,550)
by ADAM from USA
Does anyone else think that the ear piece monitor gig she always plays up during performances is a sham? I think it's intentional. I think there is nothing wrong with the audio feedback but it's just a way for her to fidget during performances so that if anyone suspects her of lip syncing she always credits the poor ear pieces. She has been consistently doing this trick for the last 17 years to cover up she can't sing anymore. YouTube any performance from Through The Rain to today. I'm just increasingly annoyed by her money grabbing antics of performing around the world for evil dictators and in countries where their own people are persecuted for being who they are and yet she spins out these horrendous shows. There's no reason in the world why she couldn't lip along to Fantasy correctly or use her own voice. She just keep cashing these checks along while playing us all fans who still want to watch her as fools. She never performs fan favorites "live", doesn't use social media to connect with us nor even changes up the shitty set lists. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 15:12)
MC please (49,549)
by Ardis Logic from Earth
Get it together. I'm saying this as a fan who has loved you since 1990. Yes, you have been through a lot in the last year, but seriously, it's time to (and I really don't like this expression but it really is called for) "put on your big girl panties" and move on. I would love to see MC hire Stacey London to be her stylist. When you present yourself to the world you really need to look your best. When you are off chilling wear what ever you want. When it's time to make that money, polish up the look. I think Mimi has forgotten what it feels like to be broke. To work hard for that little check that gets you through the week. Have some consideration for the fans who are paying a weeks salary just to see you perform. It may not seem like it matters but it really does. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 14:25)
Mariah at Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival (49,548)
by Andy from Germany
Hi there. I hope you are all doing well. I think her performance was incredible judging from the short clips I saw. Hopefully the whole show will be online soon. Concerning "Fantasy", I think that was just a technical malfunction. She couldn't hear what was coming out of the speakers or the monitor earplugs were not on. Plus I am sick of comments on her outfits. She doesn't give a f*** about what people think about her looks and you gotta credit her for that. Have a lovely Sunday everyone. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 14:12)
Walk off (49,547)
by G.G. from USA
Has anyone else seen the video of MC walking off state during the climax of We Belong Together? What a mess. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 13:17)
Slowly destroying her legacy (49,546)
by Ty from USA
I have been accused of thinking Mariah is perfect. In the L.A. Reid and Benny Medina days, Mariah looked beautiful and her vocal issues were kept under wrap. The last 5 years have tarnished Mariah's rep. She is destroying her legacy, it's happening before our eyes. Bad fashion, bad performances, lip-singing nightmares, refusal to sing fan faves, like "Anytime you need a friend" even though it won the contest. This is almost as bad as 2001. I'm 100% disappointed in Mariah. She really does not care. She's chasing money now and forgetting we are paying top dollar and getting chittling circuit performances, ill-fitting gowns, same 10 songs with same lipped hard parts, even her hair looks horrid. It's like the money machine behind her has left. I'm not looking forward to Vegas because I can predict her doing her lazy minimum. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 13:10)
I agree with Nikki (49,545)
by May from Denmark
I also don't think Mariah was meant to lip synch that whole chunk of "Fantasy". All her other songs clearly show she was singing live and without no real problems. "We belong together" sounded really well. It is known that she will lip synch parts of "Fantasy", clearly that song has been a no-go for Mariah since a while, I don't understand why she can't record a new version for her current voice. I still found it painful to watch the clip, because it won't matter anymore if it's a real issue with the sound, people are already smacking her. I don't mind criticizing when is needed, but she sang well other songs in the show, so I definitely think what happened in Fantasy was not meant to be. Hopefully her Vegas show is going to have much better professionals. And I agree with the person who said her show looks "church budget", the choice of dresses were also poor for this show. I don't want full blown gimmicks on stage with tons of gymnastics and fireworks, but something a bit uplifting would go all the way. (Sunday 1 February 2015; 12:39)
If Mimi covers up, then Heidi Klum, Marilyn Milian, and Kimora Lee Simmons should not sunbathe topless anymore. How is it that there isn't anyone on this site from Jamaica nor have went to Jamaica critiquing this performance? 
