The book I have is called The Power Of A Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian. There is a version with only the prayers that says Book Of Prayers and that one is only $6.99 on Amazon. I like that one better. It's good for when you have no idea what to for. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 15:40)
inspiring words from Oprah Winfrey (50,292)
by Dove from USA
Inspiring words from Oprah Winfrey. I watched this clip yesterday and it made me think of Mariah. Especially the part where she talks about not worrying about what other people are doing around you, because it takes energy and focus away from what you're doing yourself. Yes, we should congratulate other entertainer's accomplishments, but we shouldn't dwell too much on who's coming up behind us and instead focus our energy on our own visions. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 15:26)
Vegas (50,291)
by amends from Germany
Hey there, first time I'm writing something. I am about to get tickets for MC in Vegas. I'm really excited and can't wait to see her. After almost 20 years of listening to her music to finally hear and see her live with 25 years. I can't wait. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 12:21)
Number 1's vs certifications (50,290)
by Manny from U.S.
The most certifications Rihanna has received for an album is 2 platinum (2 million). Mariah got certified for 6 platinum for TEOM around Rihanna came out. She got the diamond certification (10 million) for Music Box. I totally understand, digital records are what's happening now. I feel, tangible albums made it more real though. When you hold an album, read the credits and admire the singer's cover, it's more real. There was a time when 10 million people would go buy Mariah's album. That's 10 million album covers all over the country. Wow. With digital albums, you can stay home and buy it on iTunes. It's convenient but I miss the ceremony I had when buying an album "on Tuesday". I would listen to the whole album in its original sequence, following along with the lyric sheet. I would rewind to hear the supersonic high notes, melismas, her long notes, or her laugh. I don't think Rihanna would've been certified as much (as Mariah) if she had been around in the 90's. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 11:09)
Number ones (50,289)
by Bill from the UK
I think if another artist, especially one who looks up to and appreciates Mariah, exceeds her Billboard record, we should congratulate them and accept it with good grace. Mariah has reigned in that category for a long time, and has been the top female artist in that area for years. Mariah paved the way in many, many areas. She pretty much single-handedly popularised the use of melisma as a contemporary singing style, she was the first to popularise the rapper du jour remixes, she brought back artists recording Christmas records, she had a string of #1's from the debut to only a few years ago. Mariah's chart toppers have records of their own that are unlikely to be beaten. Her debuting at #1 with Fantasy, the long stretches One Sweet Day and We Belong Together spent at the top etc. And let us not forget that 17 of those 18 #1's were written by Mariah, a feat which will take a long, long time to beat. Even Elvis fans cannot contest that, as he never wrote his material. I think if her record is surpassed, it will only highlight just how incredible and ground breaking Mariah's career and achievements have been. And I'm sure Mariah will be the first to congratulate Rhianna. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 7:29)
"Mariah wants a bigger booty" (50,288)
by Amber C from USA
Lol. Mariah no. I hope this is just a rumour. This will ruin her image if she starts looking like a "thot" as they call them. This is false right? On the other hand, Mariah probably can't get over Nick yet and well you know what black men like (some). (Thursday 19 February 2015; 7:23)
Rihanna (50,287)
by Darryle from USA
I didn't know she has 13 number ones. She's even closer to Mariah's record than I thought. It is true that records are meant to be broken. It's also true that no amount of #1s can take away Mariah's legendary status. Still if someone were to surpass her it would suck. But if Mariah can break The Beatles' record then I will no longer care about #1s. I know she's got another hit up her sleeve. She's just got to work a bit harder at it than usual. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 7:11)
Heartbreak (50,286)
by Dennis from Miami, FL
I don't think it's the end of the road for MC. She will rebound. Maybe not tomorrow but soon. I remember myself during heartbreaks. I remember the last time, I've been listening all the time to HATEU and it worked out but very slowly. So I don't blame her for all that performances. It's hard to go back to normal life. But it's good time for a change. And she will change, there is no other choice. The problem is that some people are more used to the image created by Tommy. She is not that person and she's been trying to prove that ever since Butterfly came out. She's talking about "abuse". I understand why. Tommy was always monitoring her work during their marriage. If you read any of her recollections or his book about most of the singles he was rarely satisfied by the initial results of her studio works. That's why Walter had his final touch on Dreamlover, or she didn't like to sing Hero herself, or to record her Christmas album at that time. It was his vision of her, he was trying to create perfection, but she's a real person. That's is what many of her later works are all about. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 6:27)
MIAM / HATEU (50,285)
by Dennis from Miami, FL
I was listening to MIAM all day. She had strong reasons to sabotage such a good album. I cannot call it anything else but sabotage. Maybe she was just buying herself out of IDJ/Universal contract, it was the last album, right? All promotion stopped after her shoulder dislocation. And she was talking all the time about "full body of work". So she was not interested in promotion. Something happened in the record company and we'll know one day. To me it's all a big disappointment, not due to low sales or charts, but because there was no recognition. I can't stop listening to Camouflage, it's classical Mariah, and sounds like it's from Butterfly album. The only song I don't like is YM, I don't understand why it was chosen as a single. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 6:23)
RJJ12 prayer for MC (50,284)
by Mara from United States
It's nice to see you back posting. I come here everyday although I don't post everyday, I do enjoy your posts. I am with Shelly and always do pray for MC. It's hard enough dealing with issues in your life, let alone doing it in the public eye where people feel the need to judge your every move and mistake. The pressure she must feel just by "being" Mariah Carey. I'd imagine it could make the strongest person crack. She seems very vulnerable right now and we all know how evil this industry is. Count me in, that's all for now. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 3:39)
Ideas (50,283)
by B from USA
Mariah needs to rehire the trainer that got her in shape for E=MC2 and needs to work with a vocal coach. Her mother would be my pick because she's not going to go running to the tabloids looking for a paid day by discussing what state Mariah's voice is in or how bad the damage really is. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 3:05)
Mariah (50,282)
by B from USA
Mariah can score another #1. She just needs to write simple catchy lyrics without references. She also needs to embrace EDM and new producers. Working with JD and Big Jim are not going to get her back on top. She needs to work on her attitude, body, and style. She needs to hire a stylist that can transform her into a fashion icon. Fashion now plays a huge part in the music industry, look at Kanye and Rhianna. Mariah stop with the pop culture references and slang lyrics, they make you look desperate to remain relevant. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 3:01)
Darryle / Rihanna's #1's (50,281)
by Edward from USA
Darryle, Rihanna has 13 #1's, not 10. She's getting closer to breaking Mariah's record, but records are meant to be broken. Rihanna doesn't have to release new albums to get #1's, just by doing some of her usual collaborations, specifically with Eminem, whom she has collaborated with three times already, she'll keep on scoring #1's. The thing is that a #1 these days doesn't equate to a #1 back in the 90's or early 2000's. A single was usually over two dollars and the maxi singles were even more expensive. A regular single from the 90 is equivalent to two or three digital songs or even more if we're talking about the maxi singles. Rihanna will have her run like Mariah, but she won't ever be remembered or put in the same league as Mariah, Whitney, Celine, and Madonna. Rihanna is an artist of the moment, and her star power is starting to deflate already, but she's still young. Mariah will always hold the record for the most album sold for a long time, Rihanna is not the one who'll snatch that away away from her. I wish Rihanna success, she always has the best things to say about Mariah, unlike Katy Perry. If Mariah wants more #1's, she'll have to change the formula and adjust to the current times, just a little. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 1:36)
Re: Darryle (50,280)
by Can Özdilek from Turkey
I am afraid Rihanna has 13 #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. So, Mariah had better come up with a monster single to continue her reign on the chart. At the age of 45, I am afraid it looks a little impossible. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 1:19)
Darryle (50,279)
by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
You are mistaken. Rihanna has 13 numbers 1s not 10 and she is only 5 number 1s away from Mariah. This is exactly what I was scared of. Someone a few posts down said something like they are not worried about this song going to number 1 because it's not a nice song. But that's a mistake, this song blew everyone's mind because of the unorthodox collaboration and the new kind of sound they experimented with. Nowadays a song doesn't need to be great to hit number 1. This is bad for Mariah as I surely wouldn't want rihanna to upstage her. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 1:09)
Mariah (50,278)
by Liz Archer from Sweden
I strongly feel that Mariah needs a new look. Maybe color her hair dark again or at least cut it short(er). She needs to renew her style. She feels unreachable as an artist when she is always having gowns and bling on the stage. I don't mean she stops completely but maybe try new things and be a bit risk(y). Tone down the sex and show mature, self-confidence and fierce. I know she will never be a stage persona like Beyonce or Lady Gaga, but I would love to see her surprise everyone by showing something she never shown before. I want good things for her and more success. I hope to see that some day. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 23:55)
Rihanna (50,277)
by Darryle from USA
Rihanna's new song FourFiveSeconds just went to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. I'm starting to get worried. She already has 10 number 1s. She's not to far off from breaking Mariah's record. I know Rihanna isn't a better artist than Mariah but breaking Mariah's record will definitely boost her star power. I hope that since Mariah's releasing a #1s album and doing a #1s Vegas residency that she'll bring in another #1 this year. She needs to do something soon because we all know Mariah clings to her #1s with all she's got. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 21:57)
The Jazz & Blues Festival 2015 live compilation in Jamaica (50,275)
by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End
Setlist (some performances are missing): 1. Fantasy 2. Touch My Body 3. Emotions (missing) 4. I'm That Chick (missing) 5. Triumphant (Get 'Em) (a capella) (missing) 6. Make It Happen 7. Vision of Love 8. My All 9. Honey (So So Def remix) 10. Heartbreaker (remix) 11. Shake It Off 12. I'll Be There (The Jackson 5 cover with Trey Lorenz) 13. Rock With You (Michael Jackson cover by Trey Lorenz, Mariah singing back up, missing) 14. #Beautiful (with Trey Lorenz) 15. Always Be My Baby 16. We Belong Together Apparently parts of the concert are missing but I still appreciate the lambs that filmed the clips and the one who edited it all together. My faves were MIH, VOL, IBT and WBT because Mariah brought so much passion as well as raw vocals to them with some of the most honest adlibs you'll ever hear from her. She's really the consumate jazz singer. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 20:24)
Shelly (50,273)
by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End
No worries, I totally understand wanting more of Mariah all day every day and getting regular reassurances that she's fine. So I know it comes from a of place. But we can't expect her to be "on" 100% of the time. Mariah's a perfectionist, not perfect. And like you I also want her to produce a documentary film about her creative process as an artist, as per my MC 2015 wish list. Hopefully Vegas will be the backdrop to many of the things we all woulld love to see her do as she continues to grow as an artist. Good things come to those who wait. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 19:42)
Mariah music everywhere (50,272)
by Ardis Logic from Earth
Yesterday I heard MC's music on the radio, at the grocery store and at the hardware store. Wow. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 18:37)
Shelly / prayers (50,271)
by Marissa from USA
I love the list of prayers that you posted. This is inspiring me to pray more specifically in my life. Thank you. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 17:20)
Vegas songs (50,270)
by Darryle from USA
I hope when Mariah does Vegas she does the original versions of the songs. I love the remixes but they aren't what sent the songs to #1. I want to hear the original Heartbreaker. Fantasy, and Honey. I know remixes are probably easier on her voice but it's a Vegas #1s show. Not a Vegas remix show. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 17:19)
Memoirs and Lee (50,269)
by B from USA
I remember buying Fantasy the day it was released and being in rapture when it debuted at #1. Then buying the album and follow up singles and requesting them nonstop. Mariah spent six months at #1 with the singles from Daydream, that is an amazing thing, half a year at #1. I feel that Memoirs was rushed because they knew that Obsessed was a hit. I know it was delayed once or twice but I don't think the material was changed or rearranged. I think Mariah needs to regroup and find some new producers that can provide her with beats that are fire and inspire her to write songs that are undeniable and catchy. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 16:46)
#1's (50,268)
by B from USA
#1's needs a classic Carey ballad. Simple and elegant. No attempts at being trendy or of the moment. She needs the producers that Miguel and Frank Ocean work with. It needs a strong verse, chorus, verse structure that is easily followed and an EDM/disco vocal showcase. I would love for her to rerecord Meteorite with Mark Ronson or Calvin Harris tweaking the original. I want Mariah to hold the record for most #1's. She's still relevant. I think if she wasn't the media wouldn't be all up in her business. She's the last diva standing and she needs to remind the public that she is Mariah Carey, that underneath all that glitters is gold. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 16:39)
Madonna (50,267)
by Lee TS from USA
So I saw her new video and thought it was pretty cool with a cute song I can bop to. While browsing through the comments, it totally reminded me of M. How Madonna is not receiving radio airplay, Gaga fans hating, her fans advocating to support support support. And then there's this whole thing about a UK station banning Madonna because of her age. Although I've never been a huge fan of Madge, I do respect her as a queen and she's alright in my book (and I do like quite a few of her earlier songs). But anyways, it made me sad to think that this could happen or is happening to M. I remember either reading or watching Elvis Duran, a radio host, saying how M didn't receive a lot of support for MIAM. It's just sad. And I think as fans we never want to see our idol get older because we will always see them how we first fell in love with them. And before anyone brings up their beef, M has very subtly complimented Madonna on AI when the contestants performed "Like A Prayer" and she called Madonna a trailblazer in some obscure interview last year. There's room for everyone but I just want M on top that's all, haha. And I want all the little lambs to experience their first successful Mariah Carey era. I've been a fan since Daydream but I still remember the thrill of seeing Heartbreaker topping Billboard and coming to this site exclaiming that it was my first time seeing M scoring a #1 hit, lol. (Wednesday 18 February 2015; 15:52)
On the other hand, Mariah probably can't get over Nick yet and well you know what black men like (some). 
