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Brian Wilson? (49,496) by THE TRUTH from USA Some people never cease to amaze me. And it's usually the same ones. (Saturday 31 January 2015; 0:11)

More songs like "Meteorite" (49,495) by Ardis Logic from Earth That song is gold. I listen to it all the time and I love it. Produced by Q-Tip, writers: MC, Kamaal Fareed, Felder, Norman Harris, and Ron Tyson. They did a great job. I would love to see MC go in that direction. Working with more professional sounding people. (Friday 30 January 2015; 23:28)

New album (49,494) by Ardis Logic from Earth I agree with Adam. MC needs someone directing her on certain things. For example, the song "Money" on the last album with Fabulous was just total crap (aside from MC's part which is always good). I can't believe that even made the album. It's so hard to listen to with that horn going off every second like a car alarm. Did they really think that was a good song? Really? I'm happy that Mr. Reid is back in the picture. The future looks bright. (Friday 30 January 2015; 23:21)

New sound (49,491) by Dove from USA I want for her next album to be completely unexpected and different than anything she's ever done before. I'm thinking she could do a whole album with the musical genius Brian Wilson of Beach Boy fame. Or Robert Smith from The Cure. Mariah's voice is like truffles, it can make anything taste amazing, but becomes magical when you add it to a dish worthy of the truffle. The music matters. I want to feel the lyrics and her voice but I also want to feel it in the music. The Beach Boys, The Cure, Pink Floyd, you can feel the mood of tthe songs even if you take the singing part out. If you add a gifted lyricist/vocalist like MC is sensory overload, in a good way. (Friday 30 January 2015; 22:34)

My thoughts on MC's new record deal (49,490) by ADAM from USA I enjoyed the latest Billboard article about her new Sony deal. I hope she becomes swayed to create new music that is with new writing and producing partners and fretting her stale sound. While I love something in all of her albums, I can't say that if I wasn't a devoted fan that her music was relevant since '05 album. Some examples for collaborators would be singer/songwriters like Adele, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Sting, and/or Gaga to name a few. I think Mariah has made the same R&B records with the same urban references that maybe were fresh in 2005 but in 2015 just are past there sell by date. With her voice in its limited range and ability to write songs still, Mariah can still make amazing forward-thinking records about different topics such as divorce, equal rights, racism, babies, etc. She needs another Tommy figure to guide her artistic work in this kind of direction because left to her own device she makes the same monotone records that no one really wants to hear. Mariah has a massive fan base still that remember her growing up in the 90's and I think she could still win back a good majority of support from the public if she is forced to make better decisions. After 25 years of music, the only Mariah songs that radio still plays are the quintessential records from Music Box, Daydream, and occasionally Butterfly. I miss our fav girl from Long Island with the big voice that sounds like honey really singing the songs of our lives. (Friday 30 January 2015; 22:03)

Nanny affair (49,489) by QueenLambassador from Portugal The nanny earned a salary which means she gets no overtime. Besides, she lived in her house, was fed and traveled and slept in the best hotels. She gets nothing. If I was her, I would be careful because if she wants overtime then she needs to give money back to Mariah because she was overpaid. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:54)

The wrath of the nannies (49,488) by Edward from USA For those who want to dismiss these nannies' claims just because Mariah is our beloved diva, go listen to "Best Of My Love" and "I Want To Thank You" on YouTube. You'll clearly see that when some people sue, they do it because they have basis or something to show for. Note I said "some people", because there are many charlatans that are just looking for a way to make money. If Mariah treated these ladies fairly, her lawyers will be able to produce the evidence to support it. If she didn't, well, she'll have to settle to make it go away just like she did with the aforementioned songs. I never thought Michael Jackson molested any of those kids, but he made very stupid decisions by being alone without any type of witness or cameras to back him up in case some of these kids' parents came after him. There are many money hungry evil people out there, but there are those who are good and earnest. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:44)

Nanny lawsuit (49,487) by Ardis Logic from Earth Yes, you're right about that $100,000, that is a lot of money to sue for. If MC owes anything it's probably a few thousand. The lawyers are probably trying to pad the suit so they can make money too. Hopefully all the bs will stop soon so MC can enjoy her new gig in Vegas. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:35)

Warrior Butterfly (49,486) by Stacey from USA I agree with you about the sampling the beginning arrangements vs the chorus. To me it sounded so out of place, like when fans to paste it remixes that doesn't sound professional. Know what I mean? The verses on Like Mariah are great, but that chorus just sounds to pieced together. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:22)

MC signs new deal with Epic Records (Sony) (49,485) by SC from USA There's an article today in Billboard.com of Mariah's new deal with Epic Records, a division of Sony (they own her old catalogue). This article must be true since Billboard doesn't tend to post items that are just "rumors". I think this is a good move since LA Reid is the head of the label and they really get her. She needs a change to regain her image and her career. There's hope. I don't believe she has management at the moment which is obviously an issue since she controls everything and this is why most things have been very messy in the last year. An artist needs to focus on the art and rely on a structured team to work together towards success. Let's hope it happens. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:20)

Ummm Ms nanny (49,484) by Mirage_Nunez from America $7000 a month Girl that's a salary. You get no overtime? Try again hun. And if Mariah wants to fire a nanny for whatever she sees fit, then that's her right to be protective/selective about who she allows around her children. It's called be a mother. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:16)

Only speculation, I repeat only speculation (49,482) by Amber C from USA Mariah recently had dinner with LA Reid. This could mean something, as in a change of management. Second, one of you mentioned that Lyles was Mariah's Manager. Well, have you guys seen the butterfly beverage lately? Well, if Mariah says she has no manager, then she has no manager. We love to sugar coat things, but I hope Mariah can get her self together, because although she has work and gigs coming in, lets just say, she's not high in demand right now, not even in her own industry. After Vegas, and after Mariah begins her new 12 years, I hope she transitions from music to acting, almost permanently. Everyone loves to give "has beens" like Christina Aquilera so much shade, but she is nominated for a Grammy and had new music coming. I believe she knows what she is doing, in a way that Mariah does not. Mariah does not have a good team around her what so ever (does she even have a team?). If she did, 2011-2012 Mariah would have recreated her look and sound alittle. Her art would have evolved. Mariah has not evolved since the Emancipation era, when the diva took over her entire body. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:15)

Mariah Carey is managing Mariah Carey, Chris (49,481) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Why is that so hard to believe? Because she actually gets to take full credit for sound moves on and off stage? Mariah was managing her own career when she signed with Sony back in the 80's before she had a penny to her name. She was never anyone's idiot to begin with. Let alone 27 years down the road. I love that she's trusting herself to make the right choices and not relying on other people as much as she has in the past. It makes sense that motherhood has made her more assertive and even more self reliant than she always was. That explains why she thinks nothing of firing nannies who try and undermine her position as a mother. Just like it explains why her last few managers didn't last. It's only fitting that she be in total control of her career at this point. Keep it up Mimi, I can't wait for all the fruits of your labour to ripen for the lambs to devour. I only hope you touch down in Europe with the Elusive Chanteuse Show sometime this year so I can see you in a regular concert. (Friday 30 January 2015; 20:45)

Nanny ladies (49,480) by Chris from United States I love me some MC for days, don't get me wrong, but I kinda feel like there may be some truth or merit to these stories. She already eluded to the fact that she goes through nannies like crazy. Kinda tells me there might be something going on, and I'm sure she could be demanding when it comes to her children. MC, just pay the ladies and move on already, lol. You're not hurting. (Friday 30 January 2015; 20:03)

Her manager (49,479) by Chris from United States Everyone keeps saying that she has no manager, and she even mentioned it on Ellen as well. But I thought her manager was that Kevin Liles dude. Did something change, that I didn't know about? If he is, I'd say he's doing a fairly good job. (Friday 30 January 2015; 19:57)

Fifth Harmony - Like Mariah (49,478) by Warrior Butterfly from USA I think it would have really neat if Fifth Harmony had sampled the banjo in the beginning of ABMB. instead of the "Do do do dow, do do do do do do dow" vocals. (Friday 30 January 2015; 19:53)

Jazz Festival (49,476) by Dove from USA I'm excited. I wonder what she's wearing and what songs she'll be performing. (Friday 30 January 2015; 18:36)

Siddity like Aaliyah, Mariah's career stays winning / Vítor Henrique Pereira from Brazil (49,474) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Thanks for filling in the? I just copy-pasted the lyrics to "Like Mariah" without really looking and didn't see it wasn't 100% complete. Fifth Harmony is huge in Brazil right now, right? The best thing about them is that they always sound a 1000% better live than they do on their CD's so I can't wait to hear them perform and dance to "Like Mariah". They are on par or even better than Destiny's Child were IMO at the same ages and that's saying a lot. The synergy around Mariah is so positive right now, 2015 is gonna be her year. Are you excited about the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival? (Friday 30 January 2015; 18:21)

MIAMTEC, Nick, and Luis Miguel (49,473) by B from USA MIAMTEC was well received, Nick is ignorant, and Mariah is the queen of shade. I'm looking forward to the reissue of #1's and the Las Vegas residency. (Friday 30 January 2015; 17:28)

Nannygate (49,472) by B from USA These women are after their fifteen minutes of fame or money or both. I don't believe either story. (Friday 30 January 2015; 17:25)

Nanny Ardis Marcus (49,471) by Dove from USA Ardis, even using your math, $14,000 per month minus the (average) $6,500 that she was already paid, is closer to $20,000 for three months, not $100,000. Also, nanny was probably living with them so she didn't need to pay for rent, utilities, living expenses, etc. Marcus, it did seem snobby when she snapped her fingers and said she fired nannies that way, especially because a lot of her fans are minorities who work those types of jobs, but the fact is, it's her right to keep firing until she finds the right person/people to help raise her kids. To me, Mariah seems to be a loyal employer, I think she's had the same publicist since before Glitter (the lady who snatched the microphone away in the infamous clip). If it were my sister or mom, I would be bummed out that she lost her job, but it happens, people get fired sometimes. I think I read MC hires a team of three nannies now who work shifts. On a side note: this story was even on the Spanish channel because my mom called me to ask me if I knew that my favorite singer doesn't give her help breaks or pay for overtime. Also, we fans know that MC says she doesn't know somebody when she doesn't want to talk about them, but other people may think she's crazy because she claims not to know who Luis Miguel is when there were pictures of them together all over the tabloids around the world when they dated. (Friday 30 January 2015; 17:21)

Wait (49,470) by Abraham from USA So Mariah is going back with Sony? (Friday 30 January 2015; 11:04)

Shoulda, coulda, woulda / MCEO (49,469) by nikki from usa In retrospect, I wish MC would've released her album back in 2013. The music climate was better. Randy was still her manager. I know everyone thinks that radio deal was made by her label, but seeing their lack of action makes me believe that it was Randy. She had the success of Beautiful and could've kept her TV appearances and added some more for her album. Then, her album would've gone gold at least, and had a shot at platinum. She should've been able to sing her other songs on tour as extras. It's a shame we never got to see/hear the music and video she gave her arm for. If she had moved on to the album instead, that extra video and her injury wouldn't have happened. Anyway, that's shoulda, coulda, woulda. MC has been without a manager for how long now? She did a successful tour, Christmas concerts, signed a Las Vegas residency, and booked a Blues festival. Someone is commenting on her behalf, so she put someone in place. It seems Mariah is coming into her own now. I can't wait to see how the Blues festival concert goes down. I'm liking this "take charge" Mariah. Also, I'd like some new ringtones from her. Remember Time Of Your Life? It would be cool if she made ringtones for her next album with the album giving us the full version. She could make money off iTunes for her "downloadable music clips" (ringtones) while it works to promote the album in unison for the full versions. She could do so much with that concept. (Friday 30 January 2015; 7:05)

For singers, the voice discovery (49,468) by Spir Ja from USA Because of the similarities, same producer and my own jaw injury and years of rehab, trying to get control of my breath, I finally understand what the queen meant when she said she "sings straight up through her cords". When you look at the Arianna videos, where she warms up with breath trills on her lips, just like all "voice teachers" commonly preach, the difference for MC is that she controls her breath and sings the "thrill" on the "lips" of her cords. It takes incredible concentration, an [..] that takes years to develop and I can easily understand how singing [...] could take away ones ability to concentrate to sing [...]. It's dangerous, it's truly an "open throat" vocal and she [...] it, but I can see how [censored]. God bless her. Amazing that all the [...] spectacular performances are recorded. I can do this now, but [...] intense concentration and you're only good for about 7-8 songs at a time, period. Be carefull singers. (Friday 30 January 2015; 5:36)

Mariah is almost home a.k.a. back at Sony / who needs a manager? (49,465) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End According to Billboard (the next issue) it's not just a rumour and I for one am frigging jubilant about out it. It always irked me that Tommy was fired right after MC signed with DefJam. She was billed into leaving. Sony was her musical home in so many ways and she was robbed of all the goodwill and relationships she'd formed there since 1988 having to essentially start over as an artist after Tommy's terrorist tactics against her. Yeah, and Mariah apparently brokered this whole deal without a manager, just like she did the Vegas residency. I called it, leave Mariah alone and she will make better decisions for herself than anyone can do for her. Never underestimate Mariah Carey. We it, now let's see how long before the joey tries to take credit for this too. (Friday 30 January 2015; 5:09)

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