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Re: Jaker20 from US (42,070) by NYHotShotta from USA I agree. I think Mariah should write and record more songs that fit her current range or maybe stop drinking wine/champagne and take vocal lessons from her mom. It pains me to see her lipsynch when she probably could correct what's happened to her voice. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 3:04)

Re: Carlos from Peru (42,069) by NYHotShotta from USA Actually Mariah was a trained singer, her mother is an opera singer and used to give her vocal lessons. Unlike Celine, I doubt she's kept up with any lessons. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 3:01)

Duets (42,067) by Paul from Usa What is your favorite Mariah duet recorded or performed? Who would you like to see Mariah do a duet with? I have to say Mariah's voice and Brian McKnight's blended perfectly. I loved Whenever You call with the two together. If the two ever teamed up together as again, I wouldn't complain. I'd really like to see Mariah perform with Celine Dion. I know they've gotten to be close. Apparently they send each other flowers for their birthdays, and Celine has expressed that she'd love to work with Mariah. Although it's not outside of her norm I'd love to see her duet with Beyoncé or Jennifer Hudson. A boy can only hope. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 2:22)

Mariah and other singers/duets (42,066) by Paul from Usa I agree with the others when they say Mariah doesn't acknowledge other female singers. The first time I heard about Divas Live I was so ecstatic. Hoping to hear her interact with the other singers who were also legends in their own ways. Besides Chain of Fools with Aretha, A Natural Woman, and Testimoney with the rest of the singers, she didn't seem too enthused about the other singers. I would have loved to hear her and Shania sing together, or Celine, Gloria. I just really love the idea of duets and artists stepping out of their genre to explore something different than their used to, and honestly I really think that helps promote themselves the best. A fan of Gloria Estefan may have not ever listened to Mariah, but a duet with the two opens that possibility for a new fan base. Seems Mariah only pays homage to her elders. Mariah had her chance again with divas 2000 to interact with the others, but only revolved with Diana Ross. if the person isn't RnB or hip hop and older she's not too interested in collaborating with them. I loved her duet with Olivia Newton John, westlife, I wish 98 Degrees had more of a solo on TGIFY. I think if she was ore open to working with younger artists her career would be even greater than it is. (Not that I'm discrediting her at all.) To end on a positive note, I love this pic. I love seeing all of the original divas together. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 2:11)

Continuously underachieving singles (42,065) by Thomas Bauer from UK Dear Mariah('s management or anyone in PR). I am a die-hard fan since "Vision Of Love" and I am not saying this lightly but Mariah's career is at a turning point. She needs help. Help in form of a proper, strong and most of all competent management. Fair enough Jermain Dupri is a great songwriter and producer with some excellent results in the past. However, he ain't no Tommy Mottola, Benny Medina or Jay-Z. Mariah is 44 and let's face it no longer the leading pop/ RnB Lady. It depends on what she really wants (but I think here lies the issue): a relevant Pop career or a respectable career as an artist (with plenty of time for family and friends)? Those are two very different things. If she still wants to compete with the Katy Perries, Beyonces, Rihannas, and Lady Gagas for today's chart topping positions she needs nothing but the best of management. (With all due respect that ain't Jermaine Dupri and it certainly ain't Nick Cannon either.) She needs big people with big networks and big radio followings. Her new songs are hardly played anywhere: radios, clubs, etc but that is what one needs to get top chart positions. So, how about acknowledging the past to be the past and moving onto more fulfilling mature and adult territories? I want to see Mariah moving back to Adult Contemporary RnB (like Toni Braxton does with Babyface) and/or some Soul Jazz like Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai, Incognito, etc. Let the brand Mariah evolve and breathe. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 1:08)

Mariah's attitude about younger female singers (42,064) by ADAM from USA I totally agree with J from the USA about Mariah's attitude. It's really unbecoming of someone her stature and just illustrates her insecurity about her own talents and looks. I state my observation about MC with love as a real fan and not some fan that just accepts everything she does as gold. I wish she would be gracious towards the younger generation of singers and not just towards gracious towards young RnB male singers who can highlight that MC is a cougar. The act always comes across as desperate and someone that's trying to hold onto the past that's clearly behind her. I think she's let her insecurities about her deteriorating voice and fading looks influence her behavior too much becaue she doesn't have to shade other females in order to elevate herself to diva status. For example, Whitney, JLo, Patti, Aretha and Beyonce to name a few are always complimentary about other female singers and give lively opinions about their peer's work. MC never does and always throw mad shade. I'm sorry but bad behavior needs to be called out for what it is. It doesn't matter how many octaves one has or hits, no one is above the fray, and there will eventually be someone is comes along who is a better singer than MC. It's like that ya'll. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 0:34)

Carla (42,063) by J from USA Patti is not Mariah's real godmother, and who doesn't call Patti aunty? Almost every singer from Fantasia to Brandy her either aunt or mama Patti. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 22:24)

I'm making a statement (42,062) by Carol from Spain I find it amazing how some just don't see nothing wrong with KP saying Mariah is a good throwback moment. You people let every insult pass by, because those insults reflect what you actually think of Mariah. I found it insulting and distasteful. I never liked Katy, but now I ignore her completly. I know any Mariah song is better then Katy's and the record she broke means nothing, since not all of Mariah's chart toping hits are accounted for. Now, what I can't stand people coming here and say Mariah's attitude towards other female singers is bad. Why is it bad? Most of the female singers say they admire her, but the first chance they get they throw shade at her. Mariah never insulted anyone I think, she talked about Madonna when Madonna said she would rather die then to be Mariah for one day; she ignores Christina's existence since Christina acted on Mariah on a private event. Is Mariah the bad person here? I don't think so. Regarding Ariana, why should we respect her? As an artist, she is still very tiny but it's upseting how she tries to copy MC on every aspect (even calling Patti her aunt vs Mariah's godmother) and denying to the world she is trying to be Mimi 2.0. I just think the so called "lambily" doesn't stand up for Mariah enough and that reflects the sales of the songs. Let's face it: the US fanbase is gone and I'm scared but I never stop believing and doing my bit. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 21:16)

Stepping up (42,061) by Badr from USA I'm going to have to step up and present a solid argument to refute those negative comments about Mariah's so-called failed singles. She did not promote "Almost Home" and "The Art of Letting Go", and "Triumphant" was never fully released to radio. "#Beautiful" managed to make it to #15 and stay in the top 20 for several weeks. It was certified platinum, and topped the iTunes sales charts in over 30 countries. The fact it wasn't a top 10 hit in the U.S. does not make it a "flop". There are many important musicians whose greatest hits have never gone that far. It's important to recognize Mariah's achievement with that song. "You're Mine well, that song did flop miserably. The fact that people perceive these songs as flops is, after all, Mariah's management's fault. In regards to the mean comments about MC, I don't really care what any current poppy act has to say about Mariah. Let's see if people still consider their ridiculous attitudes cute when these "singers" are 40. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 19:37)

You're Mine remix (42,060) by G.G. from USA I noticed a conversation on Twitter between MC and Joey Arbagey regarding another remix. I messaged him on Facebook and he said there is another remix on the way from him. I liked the remixes he did for MC of Triumphant. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 19:29)

MC's and lambs attitude toward female singers (42,059) by J from USA Stop being immature, all Katy said was Mariah is good for a throwback. Hello. Mariah came out in 1990, alot of her songs are throwbacks. She has praised Mariah many times. I also agree with Marissa. I hate the fact that Mariah has always acted like such a stuck up witch to female singers who look up to her. And some lambs are not any better. What is Mariah's legacy going to be when she is gone? Is not all about sales and #1's. It is about having had a career that influenced a generation of singers and a career that was so great that newer artist attemp to immulate it. Whitney never acted this way towards Brandy, Jennifer Hudson or Christina. the media started called Jennifer Hudson "the new Whitney", but instead of giving Jennifer Hudson the cold shoulder, Whitney embraced her. Patti Labelle is also another one who always acknowledges new female singers because they all name her as an inspiration. It's really sad when even her own fanbase hates singers who are inspired by Mariah, like if that is a bad thing. Even wishing ill towards Ariana's career. Stop being insecure about a talent that is not yours. Thumb me down all you want to. I love when these new singers praise Mariah and emulate her because that right there shows MC's 24 year career has not been in vain. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 18:30)

Beautiful and You're Mine (42,058) by Anonymous from So Im on Spotify a lot right, and yesterday I was listening to her songs and I saw how many download/streams she has for Beautiful and it's over 19 million. Guys this just proves her song is not a flop, people just don't like to purchase. The song has more hits than Fantasy, We Belong Together and Always Be My Baby and is at the top on spotify. You're Mine is climbing up there too. So basically what I'm saying is that you all can stop worrying so much and tell people to actually buy. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 18:23)

Jaker (42,057) by Lee from USA You shouldn't be worried Katy Perry. Her career has been a poor imitation of Mimi's. She can't keep a man nor win a Grammy. This is a chick who got dumped by Russell Brand's dirty ass after a few months of marriage. And she got the nerve to hype Beyoncé, who has 1 hit song out of 17. I don't see how 4 failed singles could break her career whereas other old-school artists have not had a hit single in over a decade and still be called legends. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 14:23)

Katy Perry called MC a "throwback" (42,056) by jaker20 from US On her interview last week Katy was raving about Beyonce. But called MC a "throwback". I have to say I hated Katy for saying that. I'm now going to ban her from my playlist and boycott her. But I also have to say it's a statement that's difficult to refute. This is what MC has become and all it only took was 4 consecutive failed singles. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 7:11)

Re: Too challenging for her now? (42,055) by jaker20 from US I've said many times that MC should write and arrange songs that fits her voice now. Stop doing the same arrangement over and over. Example, these this big booming notes at the end, lots of note fluctuations. Why arrange it that way when you can't sing it that way? #Beautiful was a step in this direction. Sure it has the whistle at the end. But the song was so beautifully arranged, it feels fresh and mot importantly it's easy to sing. I know in my heart she can do fresh songs like that. She's a pop genius IMO? Yet here she goes again back to her lazy old style with the new song I can't even remember the title. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 6:46)

I've figured it out! (42,054) by Marissa from USA I agree with jaker20 in "TEOM era is her best image." What I've been missing from Mariah in this era is maturity. Her passion, poise and dedication were the gems of TEOM era. The eternally 12 thing, constant champagne sipping and over the top interviews are ridiculous for a living legend. When asked in a Breakfast Club interview about Ariana Grande you could tell she wasn't feeling the comparisons and gave a halfhearted wish of longevity to the general public without acknowledging her existence. Mariah has achieved success that will never be achieved again in this lifetime. Whether she agrees with the comparisons or not, she should at least acknowledge the girl's talent especially since she seems to be a devoted lamb, praising and acknowledging Mariah practically every time she's interviewed. Mariah is 43, Ariana is 20. This is what I mean by immaturity. By never acknowledging Ariana it makes it look like she sees a 20 year old as a threat. I wonder how Mariah would have felt if Whitney had shunned her when they were constantly being compared to each other. A grown woman can acknowledge someone else's talent without worrying about it diminishing their own. Some of the greats like Patti and Aretha have always acknowledged the younger generation's talent and guess what? It doesn't take away their legendary status because they talked about someone other than themselves. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 4:27)

Reply to Edward (42,053) by Anonymous from Dear Edward, you're wrong when you say "Mariah has always been praised for being the best vocally trained singer of her generation." She is not a trained voice, she is a natural voice as well as Whitney was. I'd say that Celine is a trained voice and that is why she can keep her vocals running. I preffer natural singers, it feels more personal and soulful. Just saying. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 3:52)

She doesn't seem to love it anymore (42,051) by Marissa from USA In my opinion, this is the worst and weakest era in Mimi history. Every song she has released from 2012-2014 has been forgettable. I just don't think she has passion for music the way she used to and it shows. I think she's working because it's something to do rather than working out of a love of the craft. Lyrically her recent songs have been weak (what happened to words like inadvertently, indefinitely, and intrinsic being in her lyrics?). I just wish she would take more musical risks and really blow us away. #Beautiful, TALG and YME all sound very basic and safe and nowhere near the caliber of music a living legend should make. Songs like Migrate, We Belong Together and Fantasy really wake the fans and the charts up. I haven't been on here in a while so I'm trying to vent all of my feelings about this era. I also feel like Mariah is too predictable. I know that every other post on Instagram will be her doing something diva-esque, I know she's going to wear the same hairstyles and use the same terms in interviews like "bleak", "moments", "dahling", etc. I love MC, but I'm just bored. I am also sick of the diva persona being played in almost every interview. She's a living legend. All she has to do is relax and be herself. She made it to the top without the diva attitude so why she's using it now after she has already proven herself is unbeknownst to me. People have labelled Mariah as a diva since the 90s, but she didn't play into it until E=MC2 era. It was cute in the beginning but now it seems like almost every interview (except the one I've seen with Ralphie Aversa) she has been over the top. She is most interesting when she showcases her down to earth side instead of the persona people assume she is. (Wednesday 12 March 2014; 2:36)

Paul (42,050) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The "Angela" middle name has been used in a couple of sites I've seen before, however I am confused, because didn't Mariah say that Monroe doesn't have a middle name because she doesn't have one herself? I remember reading that in many articles after the name of Dem Babies were announced. (Tuesday 11 March 2014; 19:07)

Too challenging for her now? (42,049) by Edward from USA Mariah has always been praised for being the best vocally trained singer of her generation. She made sure that her songs were so technically challenging that they were impossible to sing by anybody else, that's why most people who attempted at singing songs that seem easy like "My All", failed miserably. Jessica Sanchez, first runner up to Phillip Phillips from American Idol, sung Whitney's "I Will Always Love You" hitting all notes perfectly, but when Randy and Jennifer Lopez picked "My All" for her to sing, she struggled with it. Jennifer even said: "I didn't know it was that difficult." Poor Mariah must feel tremendous pressure not being able to perform her own songs the way she only could, hence the constant lipping. Had she foreseen what was going to happen with her voice, I think she would've taken a different approach. I think there is "O Holy Night" and then there is Mariah's "O Holy Night". Everybody's attempt at singing this song ends up being compared to Mariah's version. Some don't even try it these days. (Tuesday 11 March 2014; 18:44)

MC (42,048) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So seems like YME won't be promoted anymore by MC. She did her share of radio interviews but without major live performances not many people would know about it. It's sad, because I really enjoyed both versions of the song and thought it would at least be a top 10. I understand Mimi is busy with the album but I do hope she still releases an upbeat song before releasing the album. I'm eagerly waiting for some new MC vocals. (Tuesday 11 March 2014; 9:08)

Middle name (42,047) by Paul from Usa I was browsing IMDB, they have Mariah's middle name as Angela. Am I the only fan that didn't know this? I didn't think she had a middle name. Also they have her listed on a bunch of shows under soundtracks. Is this because they featured her in the movie (a song of hers in the background)? (Tuesday 11 March 2014; 3:07)

New album (42,046) by G.G. from USA All I can say is that It's Like That wasn't a huge hit, but then we got The Emancipation Of Mimi. I agree with what others have said, I want some up-tempo numbers from Mariah. Like it or not, dance music is the in thing. MC can do R&B and still collaborate with some EDM or dance producers (not just on remixes). Avicii, David Guetta, Calvin Harris etc. I think all types of music can have soul/be soulful. It's time for some Pop recordings to get in the top 10 and get people (the general public) intrigued as to what the album is all about. Then she'll hook them with her amazing song writing skills and voice. (Tuesday 11 March 2014; 1:24)

Forget the past, go for a new future (42,045) by StrangePilot from USA I understand why Mariah has chosen to do these latest round of songs. Ultimately, they are safe. Mariah's new music doesn't sounds new with the same big climax at the end. I love it, but it's been done so many times. An interesting direction would be if she decided to work with unknown indie producers. It's a really smart risk, and make Mariah more mesmerizing to those that aren't huge fans. In addition, Mariah should evaluate her current voice. Understand what she can do and not be afraid to showcase her new voice, even if it could be lower and more husky. It will always be a very interesting voice. She should also stop the nostalgia talk. Again, her voice is still great, but she's trying to do the same thing she did 20 years ago. I know Mariah's old songs. We all do. Concentrate on the future. Mariah also needs a modern style update. The boobs hanging out (although sexy) all the time is very tiring. And she needs to stop the "look at me" videos. A video that shows a story involving only other actors, or Mariah in the video as if she's telling a story could be cool. Or another crazy idea that she has never done before. Nothing that shows her always touching herself. I am a huge Mariah fan and always will be. What I would thoroughly respect about her as an artist is if she did a major "I'm not afraid of what you think" fun and unpredictable change in her career. That would make so many people more interested in her, buy her music, and watch her videos. (Tuesday 11 March 2014; 0:36)

Butterfly (42,044) by Billy from England, UK I was just listening to this song and was I wondering if Mariah will still be able to sing this song live fully again. Her voice is beyond amazing on this song, one of my favourite songs ever. (Tuesday 11 March 2014; 0:26)

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