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Vegas / MC25 (48,948) by LC from USA I don't know about you guys, but I think Mariah is still too relevant to do Vegas. Her name still carries a lot of weight in the industry with #Beautiful becoming platinum, being the highest paid TV judge in history, selling out stadiums overseas, MIAM selling nearly 300,000 copies worldwide with no promo, in a dying industry, and AIWFCIY selling and charting every year. Also, her divorce was among the most talked about topics on the Internet in 2014, being the top trending topic on Facebook for 48 hours when the rumors first surfaced. And of course, the Rockefeller performance. Going to Vegas would be Mariah willingly falling into irrelevancy with Celine Dion and Shania Twain. Mariah is better than that. Despite what some "fans" would say, Mariah still has an incredible voice and she is still a force to be reckoned with. Something tells me that this 25th anniversary will be special. Mariah's already losing a lot of weight (something she seems to do before every era) and like the Charmbracelet tour, she used TECS and the Christmas shows to clearly strengthen her voice and create buzz. Don't count her out. It's been 25 years, and I don't think Mariah will stop now. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 20:29)

MC25 (48,947) by Scott from Uk Personally, I'd like to see a Greatest Hits album, featuring all hits, not just the Sony era, with a couple of new songs too. Also a third disc featuring songs that were written for all studio albums that never made the final cut. This to me would be a great way of saying thank you to her fans. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 20:27)

Re: MC25 (48,945) (48,946) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "From the looks of Mariah's new cover photo I think we might get a #1s album to celebrate her 25th. I don't really want one since she's only had 2 number ones since she released the last #1s." Excuse me, but Mariah had 5 more number ones since that album: Heartbreaker, Thank God I Found You, We Belong Together, Don't Forget About Us and Touch My Body. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 19:46)

MC25 (48,945) by Darryle from USA From the looks of Mariah's new cover photo I think we might get a #1s album to celebrate her 25th. I don't really want one since she's only had 2 number ones since she released the last #1s. I'd be ok with it if she included some new songs, a videography, and maybe a concert video. If not then I don't think it's worth buying since most of us already have all these songs. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 19:35)

The next move (48,943) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I vote "No" for the ideas that she should go to Vegas or that she should re-release the first album or release new versions of the old song. Mariah already has two consecutive commercially flop albums under her name now (note: the albums are amazing, but they just didn't manage to sell). A third flop would ruin Mariah for good. She really needs to chalk out her A game right about now. Many will now say "oh I don't care about hits anymore blah blah" and that's your personal opinion, but to me, it's important that should Mariah retire, she should leave on a high note, with a massive hit. For that, she needs to come out of her comfort zone and work with the hottest producers now and really collaborate with some of the popular artists now. Not saying she should give up the classic Mariah touch, but it doesn't hurt to try out new things, and we know if anyone can do it, it's MC. She should shock people by collaborating with a current female artist, do amazing videos like she used to, and promote the single/album like it's no tomorrow. I would also really want Mariah to change up her style. She looks great in just about anything so why limit herself? She can pull off the "Jeans and Tee" look, do a cute skirt moment, slip into a pant suit and what not. Come on Mariah, it's time you show the people what a powerhouse you really are. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 19:27)

Covers (48,942) by Bill from the UK Thank you for answering about the avatar. It's a great picture of her. I nearly changed mine to something else, but I've had ABMB for so long it would feel odd lol. As for songs I'd love Mariah to cover, there are only a couple. The main one is Reasons by Minnie Riperton, not many know it as her most famous song is Loving You, but Reasons is amazing and has the best use of her upper register. I'd love to see what Mariah would do with it. I'd also like to see her cover The Impossible Dream and Amazing Grace. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 18:59)

Mariah (48,941) by B from USA If Mariah had had a good team around her I really believe MIAMTEC would have been a huge hit she delivered musically. It was the promo and the build up lead up that was disappointing. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 18:24)

Dubbing (48,940) by Lee from UK Here is an example of a performance that can be called "dubbed". This hasn't been sang live twice choosing the best bits. It has been sang once and then new and better parts added in a studio at a later date after Mariah has listened to it and decided she didn't like certain notes she hit (or didn't hit) In this version you can clearly hear where parts were dubbed over with the new vocals. It is an almost isolated track but it's not which makes it great for spotting when the dubbing has occurred. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 18:05)

Mariah's fashion choices (48,939) by Mikey from USA Have you guys noticed that when she gains some weight she wears almost exclusively ball gowns and such? When she looses the weight she's definitely more daring with her fashion choices. I actually like her in jeans and pants a whole lot at any size and wish she mixed it up a little. I think the ball gowns make her look a little dated. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 15:53)

DVD's question / to Nikki from the USA (48,938) by Angelo from Italy Ok, I see you point, and I know, Proctor's and MSG nights were totally live from her, what I'm saying is that the DVD's maybe included some resung "in studio" touches and I don't like those moves. In the DVD, Forever is the album version, maybe because that was the promo music video at the time in the USA, but hey, I can say it's different for Adventures DVD. In fact, I think that DVD is full of "studio touching" and/or lipsync from that night. I mean, "I wish you knew" is totally fake, even the last part of ABMB and WBT when she turns and turns on the finale, is impossible to reach that note and turning around like that way. C'mon, it clearly is fake, and I'm very sorry for that, because now I wan to sell that dvd, because I hate it. So, here's the thing: 1. Proctor concert DVD: nice, with intermissions, but full concert, in order setlist, and with no "post studio touching". Good. 2. MSG DVD: totally live, except "Forever", and the concert is badly cut, too many intermissions, dress changing crazy with order setlist. Not good. 3. Adventures: full of lipsync and "post studio touching", entire concert with no intermissions (perfect.), but for me it's fake so not good. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 14:52)

#MC25 (48,937) by Warren from Trinidad & Tobago MC's new cover photo on FB. Something is coming. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 11:25)

Reducing Mariah (48,936) by QueenLambassador from Portugal I don't understand why some suggest Mariah Carey should just bet on the Christmas shows and stop making albums because her days to produce hits are over. Don't get me wrong, she owns Christmas, it's a fact, but to reduce her to that is like mocking her legacy completly. Her Christmas music Is phenomenal but that isn't the music genre that made her great. Mariah should regroup, sort out whatever and come back with an album as good as MIAM. I couldn't care less about chart positions if she gives me a MIAM part II. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 11:20)

Mariah in Vegas (48,935) by nikki from usa I'm thinking "no" to putting MC out to pasture in Vegas. However, if this is temporary and just for a few months kind of thing than yes. It would help her voice and prompt her creativity. She's going through a breakup so the fan love would help. It would be a perfect platform to test out new material especially if it is in a new direction for her. Before MC's debut Mottola had Mariah sing her material in clubs to test it out on the public. Using a worldwide traveling destination like Vegas to test out new material would let her know what music she has the best future with. She'd make a crap load of money in the process too. (Make your own label Mariah.) There will be reviews to tell people once and for all that she can sing. That's a good springboard for a new hit. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 10:35)

Re: Angelo and the undubbed (48,934) by nikki from usa From your context I'm beginning to wonder what you mean by "dubbing". Mariah sings entirely live, but she sings the song at least twice. One is chosen for the video and has some added on notes from the other performance just sung moments ago. There is no playback or re-singing. This performance, for example, was done 3 times because the drummer screwed up. Dubbing isn't a Mariah thing, it's an industry thing and done on virtually every artist's videos to make the most "epic" performances. This is live, all takes, for Vision Of Love from MSG. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 9:44)

Covers (48,933) by Dennis from Miami, FL I adore Mariah's version of You And I. I've listened to it hundreds of times. And it was not so long after the Glitter disaster. But she sounds perfect, all live. I like her voice on that version. Almost all range is covered. And when she sings last "You and I (ahahe)" it reminds me of I Will Always Love You. Every time I see this video I always look at Stevie, at his reaction, how he carefully listens to every note. Although I remember how Mary Ann Tatum said that he praised her after that performance, Mariah shines all the way through this performance. And Justin Timberlake is so fake at the beginning. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 9:24)

Still crazy after all these years (48,932) by Andrew from UK A residency at Caesars? This is absurd. Her voice is currently, if not permanently, annihilated and you are talking about doing a residency? I assume then you want her to lip sync the whole thing or will giving up any vocal power please you and keep the dream alive. I worry for some "lambs". This borders on insanity. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 9:13)

The 25th anniversary (48,931) by Dennis from Miami, FL It would be quite expensive but spectacular for Mariah to feature holograms in her show. Let's say she can sing a duet with Whitney's hologram and ODB can rap on Fantasy. Or even with someone like Minnie, Ella, Marilyn, you name it. I remember Janet Jackson's MTV Legend show. She had dancers dressed as Janets of different eras with her on stage. I'd like to see Mariahs of all eras together. And I still hope for a George Michal duet. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 8:26)

Covers (48,930) by Chicago Lamb from USA Randy, I doubt she'd do "How can I ease the pain" (although I wouldn't mind hearing it). Mariah isn't one to try and out do another great female vocalist. She's much more comfortable doing songs originally sung by males. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 5:52)

Covers (48,929) by Darryle from USA Butterflies - Michael Jackson You Give Good Love - Whitney Houston Pretty Wings - Maxwell As - Stevie Wonder Killing Me Softly- Fugees version A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke At Last - Etta James If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys (Saturday 3 January 2015; 5:16)

Cgee54 / maybe I'm showing my age (48,928) by Mara from United States I know Mariah performed this song We're Not Making Love Anymore with Michael Bolton at some party but I can't find it online. It must not have been recorded. I always loved this song when I was in 8th grade by Barbra Streisand. Come to find our loving MC sang it? I needto hear her on this song. I am on the fence as far as Las Vegas. I can tell you this though, I would fly out there in a minute to see my queen in Vegas. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 3:16)

Marissa's avatar (48,926) by D.D. from USA I think Marissa's avatar is from the release of one of my favorite albums, E=MC2. I recognize the pic from the photoshoot in the background. Sorry I was looking at G.G.'s avatar while reading about the pic. You're right it's from TEOM era. Oops. Happy New Year everyone. Happy 25th anniversary Mariah. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 2:18)

Bill / Abraham / G.G. (48,925) by Marissa from USA Hey Bill. Thanks. My avatar was taken at TEOM album release party. It's a pretty rare picture because I remember that I found it very low in the Google Images search results. I actually don't even remember what I googled when I found it. Thanks Abraham and G.G. for the compliments. I'm loving everyone's cover wishlists. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 0:51)

Marissa's pic (48,923) by B from USA Marissa's avatar picture is of Mariah at the release party for The Emancipation Of Mimi. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 0:50)

Covers (48,922) by Randy from USA Loving You, How Can I Ease The Pain, My Favorite Things (she promised that one awhile back), I Care For You, She's Out Of My Life, I Can't Make You Love Me, You Were Meant For Me. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 0:33)

Marissa (48,921) by Bill from the UK Hi Marissa, I love your avatar. What event is it taken from? Mariah looks like a dream. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 0:27)

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