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Decline, fail, comeback (49,611) by Gilles from Malta My opinion about it. It is a marketing strategy. Mariah is popular to be strong whatever happens to her and that's why we love her. In order to make a huge comeback like The Emancipation Of Mimi she needs to fail. I know it is a bit weird for fans but here is how the industry and the machine works. This is how to use bad things and turn them into very good things. And it makes a lot of money. For media, gossip, the company, for her etc. Even bashing is a part of business because they know everything and that's how it works. But soon everybody will be satisfied. People who were bashing are going to say wow and people who support her are going to be proud. Be patient. (Monday 2 February 2015; 11:05)

Jamaican Observer needs a Q-Tip (49,610) by Orkun from The Netherlands Well, I have an answer to the fan who asked if he and the "Observer columnist" actually have watched the same show. Hell no. According to his article, Mariah was at her best and gave her fans songs what they were craving. Like "Give It To Me" and "Don't Let Go". Hmmm. Wait. We know the songs on her albums. We know the B-sides. Is there a C-side we missed all these years? Hey Observer columnist: You should listen to songs like "You've Got Me Feeling", "And You Cast Your Fears Aside", "Oh When You Walk By Every Night". Awesome songs. I can't wait to hear your observations on those. Assuming your earpiece is working of course. Sigh. (Monday 2 February 2015; 9:47)

Mariah still delivers (49,609) by Jesse from Australia Check this out, folks, for some best live vocals at the Jazz and Blue Festival. (Monday 2 February 2015; 8:18)

Here we go again with bashing (49,608) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA I actually enjoyed Mariah Carey's performance. It was not perfect but she was there and she gave effort. Yes she did lip one song. One song people. Yes this is becoming normal for her to lip. Do I believe her lipping and being a diva has caused her to hit glitter 2.0? No I do not. I trust Mariah despite the dramatic, unappeased, fake (perfect), ungrateful, dreaded (stuck in 90s folk), disinterested, and bipolar fans that post here. You all, except for those devoted understanding fans (Shelly, Abraham, Baby), are extremely annoying to think her perfection is your right and that you are entitled to know what she needs. Maybe so if she wasn't accomplished. Last time I checked she could just say: I have been giving people what they want, taken blame for over 25 years and I think it's time to retire. [...] with unrealistic expectations would love to see that happen. I will not impose my opinions on her or bash her on a social website that haters can see. I appreciate her putting music out that I enjoy and I love her extensive back fatalities. (Monday 2 February 2015; 7:53)

Oh Mariah (49,607) by Badr from USA I'm starting to think we are seeing Mariah's spectacular career decline. She keeps doing these performances that are seriously damaging her reputation as one of the finest singers in the world, not to mention the AI debacle. She could've taken some time off after the disappointing results she got with MIAM. Having said that, I don't think the Vegas residency is a feasible idea for two reasons. She clearly needs time to prepare her voice, and she might not be popular enough to validate so many consecutive shows. In that sense, I don't see why a new edition of #1's is necessary. Her last studio album didn't attract people, why would "another" compilation? Do people really care she scored 18 #1's? The partnership with L.A. Reid produced some of her best and most popular work today (TEOM), but let's not forget he was also behind the wheel during E=MC2 and MOAIA. With E=MC2, they dropped the ball with the single choices, whereas MOAIA is her weakest album so far. I'm not hating, simply stating the facts. (Monday 2 February 2015; 7:53)

Jazz and Blues Festival (49,606) by nikki from usa (Monday 2 February 2015; 7:50)

Sad (49,605) by Bill from the UK Reading all these comments is truly heartbreaking. Whatever is happening behind closed doors, my ultimate concern is for Mariah's well being. I hope she is alright. She is always in my prayers. (Monday 2 February 2015; 7:39)

Mariah Mariah Mariah (49,604) by Ethan from United States Yes the Jazz Festival was a mess and I hope she knew that. In the end, Mariah will hear and see from her fans and she will not disrespect them again. Let's be fair and honest, Mariah's voice is not the same as she was in her 20s but she can still sing. She has it in her. The difference between Mariah and other female singers is the expectation of the voice. What I mean is that when people come to see Mariah, they want to hear live performances. You don't expect that from Britney Spears' fans or people that see her show because they don't care or they are just loyal fans. I went to see Britney in Vegas for the entertainment, performance, and specularity, which I knew that the entire show or almost of it was mimed and I don't care because I love singing to those songs and the whole production kind of made up for it. I really hope that people, including us go easy on Mariah a bit and support her Vegas residency. She will pull it through in Vegas because it is under her control where she has a whole team just like at the Beacon Theater to go through rehearsals and careful production. Yes the Vegas residency will be lip-synched for some parts but that is fine to me because music production is complicated with many vocal layers and such. Best of luck with Mariah and her team but please get it together. We care, enjoy, and love you. (Monday 2 February 2015; 7:34)

Regrouping (49,603) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I hope Mariah can take some time to re-group. She seems to be throwing herself into work, and honestly it feels like she's masking a lot of stuff right now. I just want the best for her and if that means no performing for a while, so be it. (Monday 2 February 2015; 7:11)

Silver Hill intervention required (49,602) by Brad from USA The Jamaica Jazz Festival performance reflects an individual who appears to be chemically dependent and mentally unbalanced. Persons focusing on vocals, attire and hair are woefully missing the point. An immediate intervention is required for the well being of the person at hand. Another moderate term, involuntary commitment to a first-rate facility, such as Silver Hill in Connecticut, would best serve the person that is Mariah to address both of these issues. Unfortunately, it does not seem that there is anyone, either on or off her payroll, who is able or willing to take such a stance with her at this point. I take note of and question the seeming absence of Patricia Carey and other supposedly close family members. I wish that we, as fans, had the power to take her by the hand and guide her to these doors of help. Is there not someone who cares for her enough to do this? To see her for who she is as a person and reach out a hand to her because she is languishing and severely needs that hand. I fear the worst is near without such an intervention, but as the biggest, oldest dang lamb in the land, I pray that a true friend will guide her to the help she both needs and deserves. (Monday 2 February 2015; 6:28)

Jamaica performance (49,601) by 123 from USA I could care less what she was wearing or how her hair looked. It's really not important in the grand scheme of things and that isn't what everyone was complaining about. I actually liked what she wore, minus that glove. It all boils down to her vocals. The Fantasy performance was plain lazy and I do not understand why she insists on lip synching. Her improvised versions sounded great, her voice was a little deeper, darker, more soulful than it's sounded in years, and then she decides to let the now very obvious back track take over the climaxes of every song. Why not improve that as well? If you can't hit the F5s in Always Be My Baby, change it. I'm tired of her lipping that part, it's always cringe worthy to watch. I loved what she did with WBT until she walked off the stage and decided to let the pre-recorded vocals do the rest. She seemed intoxicated while singing ABMB at the 2:40 mark. That was the face of being under the influence and possibly a heartbreak because he isn't coming back. I need her to sing, the whole song, live. If she continues her lip synching, her career will end in Vegas and the 1's album will flop. (Monday 2 February 2015; 6:02)

It's so sad that its uncomfortably funny (49,600) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA I had to laugh nervously and walk away from the screen after looking at Fantasy. These warning signs are so obvious. I'd kill someone for her, and even I am not interested in spending my hard earned money to fly to Vegas and see her, because as soon as I hear hear thin 2015 belts mix with a dramatic "I don't wanna cry" album version dub/re-record/whatever, I'm gonna boo and probably be put out. At the end of the day, she is an investment by fans. I pay for her and her children's lifestyles. If she doesn't want to hear my opinion, then she needs to write me a check reimbursing me for 17 years of fan service and we can call it a day. *snaps* (Monday 2 February 2015; 6:00)

It's time to get it together (49,599) by Darryle from USA It's time for Mariah to cut the crap and get it together. It's as if she's purposely planning her downfall. The lambily needs to stop making excuses and turning a blind eye for her. Tech problems are okay every so often because no one's perfect. But when they happen with every show it's probably not completely the tech guys fault. Walking off stage shows a complete lack of disrespect for your audience no matter who you are. Hitting a few belts and then turning the mic to the audience isn't going to convince me you've got your voice back. It's time for Mariah to wake up from whatever dream she's in and realize that if something doesn't change now, the legacy that she's worked her whole life to build will be ruined. (Monday 2 February 2015; 4:17)

Vocalists versus performers (49,598) by Randy from USA People keep talking about all the other people that lip sync: Beyonce, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Madonna. I'm sorry, are they vocalists or performers? What should MC be considered? Right. A vocalist. Patti never lip synced. Aretha never lip synced. Barbra never lip synced. And Whitney went out like a soldier regardless of where her voice was. If a fireman can't fight fires he gets fired. If a teacher can no longer teach he gets fired. What happens to a singer that no longer sings well? Oh, nothing. They continue to rake in millions and have fans who make a fraction of what they make and spend a week worth of earnings to see them, defend them. I still believe MC has some magic in her. I can't let go of that Fallon impromptu performance. But what's going on now is going to hurt her legacy and for someone who said this isn't getting the attention of Rockafeller NYC Christmas performance, this is on TMZ. She's becoming a joke and may not achieve icon status if this continues. I also agree with Edward, in addition. You cannot keep throwing whistle noted out there and saying she still has it. Whistle registers do not make great vocalists. If that was the case, Chante Moore, Shanice and a few others would be legends too. MC is supposedly 7 octaves and it's starting to seem that only 2 of them make it to live, not prerecorded shows. (Monday 2 February 2015; 4:03)

Hit or miss, is that the question? / 5th Harmony (49,596) by Edward from USA If these "hit or miss" type of performances don't improve one way or the other, Mariah is going to start experiencing what Whitney went through during her last tour, it's only a matter of time. Some, in their wishful thinking, keep on finding a thousand excuses to make it seem as if everything is ok, but the blindest person is the one who refuses to see. Even her biggest apologist are finding it harder and harder to come up with reasonable excuses for her, when we all know what the problem is, the unpredictable condition of her voice. She could go on stage with a raggedy outfit, but if she sings well, that's what matters. Hit or miss is not acceptable when you are being paid good money. Her audience deserves a fair deal: genuine money for an at least acceptable performance. On another note, I'm loving "Like Mariah" form Firth Harmony. I like the way they use the sample. (Monday 2 February 2015; 3:41)

Adam (49,595) by Dove from USA I wanted to comment on your post about MC playing in Jamaica, and it being one of the worst countries in the world to be gay because of their intolerance and violence towards gays. I honestly don't think MC only cares about her her gay fandom to the extent of them supporting her career. I didn't know how bad it was over there until you mentioned it and I looked it up. She might have not known either. You do have a good point and I wanted to validate your post instead of just ignoring it because maybe it truly does bother you. I couldn't think of anything to say that wouldn't seem insensitive because I will never truly understand your plight. Hopefully MC or her manager (when she gets one) will read these comments and be more discriminating of where they book shows. A large portion of her fandom are gay or gay supporters and that should be taken into consideration when planning future projects. (Monday 2 February 2015; 3:23)

What could be (49,594) by Ardis Logic from Earth Flipping through the channels tonight I happened to see Katy Perry's half time show at the super bowl. I'm not a fan of hers but she was awesome. Full of energy, she was focused, costumes changes were super fast. I know Mariah could put on just as good a show as she did and with an even better vocal range. It's really all about being professional. Yes the Super Bowl is a huge show but it should not matter. Always do your best no matter what. That's my opinion. (Monday 2 February 2015; 2:34)

Hold up Amber (49,593) by Abraham from USA And take it down a notch. I get where you're coming from regarding the drinking. But you stating that age has caught up with Mariah? I'm lost. Not true at all. Mariah looked liked she was in her early 30's in the "Beautiful" video. What are you talking about? She also looked younger than 45 on "Ellen". JLo does look pretty good, but not as good as Mariah. (Monday 2 February 2015; 2:21)

Bullied (49,591) by Dove from USA I thought the same thing when I saw her, she looks like she's being bullied. Her face, body, her whole disposition seems timid and on the defense. I feel so sad for her and I wish I could hug her (especially when she was singing ABMB) and comfort her and let her know some of us will still love her no matter what and until the end. This is how Britney looked for a long time, especially when she was on the X-Factor. Like she's just waiting for someone to attack or belittle her. She is so strong to keep working through this, I seriously want to cry for her. I was thinking about it, trying to figure out who is bullying her, and it occurred to me that it's us, posters here and all over the internet. People can be so cruel sometimes and point out all her flaws without noticing the things that are going well or offering constructive suggestions. She must get curious and read them sometimes. People on this site are not so bad but some people out there are so cruel and just looking for an opportunity to pounce on her. And I changed my mind, I do like the white dress. Mariah I still love you and believe you can make it happen, look inside you and find the hero in you and overcome this. You are precious and worth it. (Monday 2 February 2015; 1:47)

Re: (49,585) (49,590) by Dove from USA You're right, I hadn't read them all yet. What's going on MC? We don't want to see you like this. Please do whatever you need to do to pull yourself together and to get healthy. I'm sending love your way. (Monday 2 February 2015; 1:40)

Say a little prayer for Bobbi Kristina (49,589) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End If you haven't heard the tragic news, Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina was found in a tub face down the other night, and is now in a medically induced coma. There is still hope so say a little loving prayer and wish her well. And to all of you who are struggling with life, you are not alone. We are all just humans put on this Earth and sometimes we get lost or discouraged. But I honestly believe the universe is rooting for you even if you don't always feel it. Be blessed. (Monday 2 February 2015; 1:37)

Well, it seems as though I have bashed Mariah, but I can't stop now (49,588) by Amber C from USA I thought we left the glove in 2014 Mariah. I though we left the limp wavy hair there aswell. I thought we left [censored] and the lipping there aswell. I'm so disappointed to be honest. When you hear people talking about Mariah they are either saying very mean and disrespectful things, or their defending the foolishness. It's odd. Does she have internet, or is she still sheltered from the truth? At her age she shouldn't be sheltered although she still needs assistance to walk. I hope the diva act disappears soon and very soon. Mariah, you were a diva in the Emancipation era 10 years ago. Let it go. Don't cheapen yourself anymore, you're a full grown woman, and not a girl at all anymore, and you are not 12. We wonder where her friends and team are in all this mess, but we are acting just like them, making excuses for a 45 year old woman who needs to get her life together again. She needs to go on a self discovery trip because I have to ask: Who is Mariah Carey? Where is she? (Monday 2 February 2015; 1:35)

One of the real problems here (49,587) by Amber C from USA One of the biggest problems/issues Mariah is facing is her (drum roll) drinking. Yes, theres nothing wrong with being happy/jubilant and loose, but Mariah, being that she doesn't hold a regular 9 to 5 like the rest of us adults. [censored] She has her own wine company, she loves the liquor. [censored]. Another drumroll. [censored] She needs to seek help. TBH I feel that's the only issue. Once she gets that under control, her emotions, actions, singing, dressing, faith, style, judgment will all come to her again. She has lost it. This is the truth, this is true, so don't deny it. Racine, Trey, etc, her "friends" are smooching off of her. They see her demise, they see her downfall yet I can assure you they have done nothing to help. They may actually be enablers. [censored] [censored] The back ground singers, the pianist, they all knew it, you could see it on their faces. "Just Mariah being Mariah." And it's sad tbh. That is all I have to say for now. Goodnight Mariah. [censored] Why do you think JLo, Kimora, and a ton of others look younger and better than her, all of a sudden age has caught up with her. Mariah has good genes (look at her mother, sister, and brother). (Monday 2 February 2015; 1:22)

Webmaster (49,586) by Abraham from USA Please, Barbra couldn't be more boring herself. Plus she sounds terrible now. (Monday 2 February 2015; 1:21)

Re: Thoughts on Jamaica (49,585) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "The people there probably didn't even notice she was lip syncing." Shelly, I guess you didn't have the time yet to read the articles on this website, or else you would have known the public wasn't pleased with her performance. Here are some comments: "She completely lipped Fantasy! I'm a die hard lamb but her mouth did not even move." "She was lipping all night. At one point she had the mic at her mouth the song was playing and the crowd swear she was singing. She didn't do one live song." "Mariah was a disappointment! She couldn't hit a high note to save her life and lipped her way out." "Was the Observer reporter at a different show from me? A large number of persons in the crowd around me were very disappointed. Something about her was not right. She kept fixing her hair every 5 seconds, saying inappropriate things and her 'singing' quality was poor. There were persons shouting, 'We want the real Mariah!'" I'm a huge fan of Mariah, but I can't watch her live performances. I've seen Mariah at the Rainbow and the Charmbracelet tour, but I don't think I will ever want to see her live in concert again. It's always a boring show with the same songs. I guess Mariah lives in a fantasy world, created by the people around her. Mariah still thinks she can show up hours late, don't rehearse, and lip synch an entire show. She could take an example of Barbra Streisand. Barbra is not a dancer at all, but her shows are amazing and people are dying to see her. And best of all, she still sings live. (Monday 2 February 2015; 1:09)

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