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Michelle, Ty, Mara (47,782) by enwar00 from usa Which date are you all going to? I'm so tempted to fly out there to see this Christmas show. (Tuesday 4 November 2014; 2:18)

Emotions intro in Perth (47,781) by LC from USA Did anyone see this? Mariah sang the Emotions intro live in Perth for the first time since Music Box Tour (correct me if I'm wrong). It starts around the 2:40 mark. She sounds incredible. It's amazing to me how much she's improved. She's back. Of course the media won't talk about this because they choose to focus on stupid, unnecessary issues, but whatever. All that matters is that Mariah is still the queen. (Tuesday 4 November 2014; 2:00)

Gilles (47,780) by Mara from United States Congratulations on scoring your tickets. It was very difficult. I spent all morning first trying to do the Citi presale and the was nothing for that and then the fanclub presale at 11:00. Kept getting nothing for that too. I had to get them on Stubhub. (Tuesday 4 November 2014; 1:02)

The drama of [..] tickets and [...] (47,779) by Ty from USA The drama today of getting these tickets and the high demand message drove me crazy. The Honey B Fly pass was a gimmick and really pissed me off. They beat me for $20 and charged me twice. I finally had a friend try again and we got tickets. Mariah hopefully knows the hell we went through to get these tickets. Lambs we have to meet up and make it happen. Let's IG or email each other. I swear I'm gonna scream Faded every 2 minutes. Faded Faded FadedFfaded until she sings a snippet. We need to turn-up for Mimi. The USA does love [...]. Lord please let her sing MIss You Most At Christmas time, I would fall the hell out in the aisle and literally die lol. (Tuesday 4 November 2014; 1:01)

Christmas concert (47,777) by Gilles from Malta That was really hard to get tickets for Bacon street concert. It took me 2 hours and a half to get 2 tickets. I really though that it was impossible Typing captcha maybe 200 times and the website saying "High demands, no tickets available." It was a real hassle but I did it. It was my dream to see her perform live only her Christmas songs since Merry Christmas was out. When you wish something very strong it happens. I'm so happy Christmas is in advance for me. My wallet is empty but I thank God for giving that opportunity. Who is going there as well the 16th of December? (Monday 3 November 2014; 20:41)

These are a few of my favourite things: JLo who? (47,776) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Mariah just liked the "I don't know her" gif on Instagram and we love it because we use it all the time. For the nostalgia. (Monday 3 November 2014; 17:48)

Ty (47,775) by Michele from USA Ty, I'd meet up with you at the Beacon Theatre, if you wish. That's five people so far. Maximum ticket for purchase is 8. My email is in my message to Mara, if you wish to contact me. (Monday 3 November 2014; 16:15)

Mara (47,774) by Michele from USA Hi, Mara. I live in Bethlehem, about two hours from NYC. I am not a member of Honey B. Fly, so I cannot purchase tickets today. I will next Monday, which is my birthday. I would love to have other lambs to go with, but I need to know soon because we'll be purchasing the tickets together. You can email me directly at monroe0626@yahoo.com (the 0 is a zero, not a letter). I hope to hear from you, Mara. (Monday 3 November 2014; 16:09)

Creative differences (47,772) by B from USA Mariah and Walter had a failing out during the making of Butterfly. Mariah wanted her songs, especially the ballads, to be less over produced. She wanted her music to sound more Urban/R&B and she wanted to work with R&B and Hip-hop producers and artist which she did. Walter disliked the musical direction Mariah was taking and probably told Tommy. He most likely complained that she was deviating from the formula and that she was going to alienate her fan base. Tommy then voiced these concerns and when he did Mariah knew that Walter was behind his concerns, since Mariah had banned Tommy from the studio. Walter spoke about these issues when asked what ended his working relationship with Mariah. Mariah proved she knew what she was doing and Walter was wrong. She created the musical masterpiece that is Butterfly and continued to incorporate her love for Hip-hop and R&B into her music giving her longevity and garnering her Grammy Awards for R&B Album of the Year, R&B Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Walter's career stalled just like Celine and the other artist who shunned Hip-hop and R&B? (Monday 3 November 2014; 16:08)

Musical parallels of MC/MJ (47,771) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Mariah Carey is to Walter Afanasieff what Michael Jackson was and still is to Quincy Jones. It doesn't mean that either producer isn't a valuable part of these legendary artist's life work. But, there is a limit to how much credit they can take for the musical and intellectual properties that are the basis of MC and MJ's successes. At a certain point it starts looking less like professional and artistic pride and more like resentment, rather unnecessarily too, since no one is or has disputed their contributions to the legacies of MC and MJ. Especially not the artists themselves. So the question is: Why do you want a big parade only where Mariah is concerned Walter? I don't even think he gets how annoying it must be for her that he continuously muddies the waters every time he does an interview and their writing partnership comes up. Imagine the conversations he's had in private, in the industry, at parties or wherever. Yet Mariah still has to make sure people know that she writes and produces all of her own songs, every chance she gets, 26 years in the game. Why do you think she does that, for her health? So even though Mariah is probably completely over whatever caused their falling out, she will never work with Walter again. Walter was the one who turned his back on their friendship and partnership. He chose to stick with Tommy. Sorry, but you had your chance. (Monday 3 November 2014; 14:09)

#Beautiful feat Trey Lorenz (47,769) by 123 from USA Did anyone see this clip? I had no idea she sang #Beautiful with Trey. He sounds so good on the song. Mariah, why don't you have Trey sing this song with you? Don't get me wrong, I love I'll Be There, but a change up in the setlist to have Trey sing #Beautiful with you while on tour I think is a great idea. (Monday 3 November 2014; 5:56)

MiTodoChop / Mimi L. (47,768) by 123 from USA You're welcome ladies. MiTodoChop, wasn't the audio awesome? She sang half of Cry live, gave an even better rendition of Lullaby Of Birdland, and revamped I'm That Chick. She has had a lot of good performances, but I'm waiting for the below clip to happen, where she kills it and gives you some effortless belts, which are her bread and butter. I know its coming soon. I also want her to sing a full version of either Can't Let Go or Love Takes Time, but only when she is in good voice. Wish she would have done it on this night. (Monday 3 November 2014; 5:50)

Does this mean that at the moment she isn't planning on touring the US? (47,767) by Emma from United States (Monday 3 November 2014; 4:45)

Mariah and Hip Hop (47,766) by Darryle from USA Des anyone else wonder what Mariah's career would look like if she'd gotten to explore her hip hop influences earlier on in her career? She tried to explore them earlier own but I think Tommy pretty much put a stop to that. She's said that the demo version of VOL is more soulful. It's rumored that she hates the song someday because it's not the version she wanted, the one we have is much more popish. The Bam Jam Soul Remix of Dreamlover is supposedly what the song originally started out. Forgetting all of the songs just think of collaborations. Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac. That's my dream Mariah collab right there. She's even sampled their music. With all of this I don't see how people can want Mariah to stop with the hip hop. Hip Hop is apart of Mariah and always has been. (Monday 3 November 2014; 4:00)

Mariah's impact (47,765) by Darryle from USA I was listening to dedicated today and I decided to check out the sample "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" by Wu Tang Clan. I was surprised to find out that the song was made in 1993. I think it's amazing that Mariah had already made an impact on Hip Hop culture and just culture itself 3 years into her career. She was seen as this clean cut pop star and yet rough and tough rappers recognized her. I guess you could say this is almost like a lead up to Fantasy Remix. (Monday 3 November 2014; 3:43)

Letting go (47,764) by nikki from usa Mariah let go of Walter, but some fans seem to have problems letting him go. He's in the past, I say leave him there. His fan club will have to let me know if he's done anything spectacular since Celine's Titanic hit. If a good portion of the 90's he was getting undue credit and money from Mariah's work than I don't doubt he wants to work with her again. But, if Mariah states that she's been writing music and lyrics that Walter had been claiming undue rights to, then I believe her. I've read enough commentary from Walter to see he's not any better than Mottola. He takes credit for "his music", but when he talks about it in detail it's clear Mariah is hands-on and decides what the finished product sounds like. I doubt they had a falling out over one single argument, because years of work/friendship aren't undone that easily. It sounds like there's been tension for awhile. Finally, there was the straw that broke the camel's back. There For Me, Never Too Far, After Tonight. I say if we're going to return to A/C bring back David Foster. (Monday 3 November 2014; 3:09)

"Control" is a funny thing (47,763) by nikki from usa I do sometimes wonder if I'm the only one that watches her interviews. When Mariah talks about "creative" control, it's a far cry from what people on this board talk about when using the word "control". From Missy Elliot to Puff Daddy, everyone says the same thing. Mariah basically does everything, she's very adamant about what she wants, and doesn't want to stray too far from her sound. That's the music. It's different from the business end of things. Mariah was given the choice of lead single from EMC2 and she let JD pick it instead. She had 3 songs she liked the most and he chose. After Glitter Mariah talked about her lack of team and having to make the decisions herself. She didn't have anyone to bounce ideas off of. Mariah has a hard on for collabos. You can tell by the way she talks about it and her "process". She could just hire someone to write down music as she sings it, but she doesn't. You'll notice anyone who has ever asked MC to work with them, she has. All in all, it seems Mariah does want to work with others to create something she has in mind. But, she wants a type of business director who will put her on a path, let her take it from there musically, but decide on singles for her after she's brought him her prized collection. Tommy screwed up when he went from director to dictator. (Monday 3 November 2014; 2:52)

Walter (47,762) by Abraham from USA None of us know what really happened between Mariah and Walter. But life is too short to hold grudges. I say it's time to bury the hatchet and make up. I'm not saying Mariah needs him. It just would be nice to have them working together again. But I doubt that would happen. (Monday 3 November 2014; 0:20)

RJJ12 (47,760) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I appreciate the audio and video you've been posting, thank you. The audio from the concert last week put a smile on my face. (Sunday 2 November 2014; 19:37)

Travon et alia for AYNAF record (47,758) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End TY. But, to be fair, it's not really my own original idea that our Mariah work with Walter and co. again. I just sampled the loop. Although, I do take credit for the writing I did on top of it and the adlibs I layered and weaved to make it, just so. For the Spanglish AYNAF Remix I nominate Brenda K Starr and Cory Rooney. Of course, Benny Medina will manage all the contractual negotiations so Mariah doesn't take advantage of their generosity and forgiving hearts, after all the undeserved attacks MC's made on their characters and reputations, thorough out the years. I can see it now. (Sunday 2 November 2014; 18:08)

The origins of Bianca (47,757) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Is this where Bianca was born, between Mariah exhaling: Okay at Tabitha Soren's personal beef with Cindi Berger of PMK and her first interview with Jamie Theakston? Anyone who buys into the ditzy jokesy-the-clown act MC likes to employ sometimes, for laughs and camouflage, and thinks she doesn't turn it off and on at will, is a vapid idiot. That's why I lol at all the artistic, professional and personal advise people can't wait to put out there on the off chance that they can take credit for any future (innevitable) successes. Never mind how well she has done consistently all her life, just by trusting her own gut and intellect. If you don't know Mariah by now, you probably never will. (Sunday 2 November 2014; 17:32)

These are a few of my favourite things, Trois (47,756) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Mariah interviews the best out of anybody I have ever seen or heard. She's the most guileless artist, apart from MJ, at any given time and as far as I know doesn't ban any subject from being brought up or asked about. Yet she is always so poised under pressure, time after time, year after year. I am in awe of her ability to be so completely naked even as her heart is being broken while managing to actually keep her head and all of her humanity and refuse to become jaded by random critic's fangs trying to soil her integrity with their dissonant howls and rotten bites. Manny, thanks so much for posting that classic MTV, Tabitha Soren helmed, interview. It's so candid, well informed and simultaneously lighthearted even as Mariah was being the consummate diplomat about what all had been going on. It's why I believe Mariah meant it when she said it wouldn't have taken that much genuine effort from Tommy for her to go back, well, at least at the top and middle of their separation. It must have been a bitter pill to swallow how easy it was for Tommy to immediately concede to Thalia the simplest of things he wouldn't let Mariah have, even after 4 years of marriage. I think that's when she realised the true depths of his deception. I think it's a great and emotionally healthy choice and all that jazz, if Mariah has forgiven Tommy for what he did to her spirit. But I, don't have to. (Sunday 2 November 2014; 16:04)

MC in Bankock (47,755) by Dennis from Miami, FL MC was looking like Regina George in that Santa's little helper suit. (Sunday 2 November 2014; 15:22)

RJJ12 (47,754) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hey. Thanks a lot. I was searching for this and for some reason I couldn't locate it on YouTube. (Sunday 2 November 2014; 14:46)

Mimi L. / Car Ride (47,753) by 123 from USA Here you go Mimi L. (Sunday 2 November 2014; 11:49)

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