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Welcome back RJJ12 (48,472) by Mara from United States It's good to see you on her again. Your insight has been missed. On a side note I had to share some MC news with you guys. When the tickets for the NYC shows went on sale I was online for both presales and got nothing. I have mentioned my birthday is Christmas Eve and my husband knows what a real fan I have always been that he went on Stubhub and got us tickets. Well, when I saw what he paid and the actual row we were in (W), I didnt want to sound ungrateful and I was just happy to be there so I would never say a thing to him. To make a long story short, our tickets came today along with a note saying they gave us a complimentary upgrade to a lower row. I was beyond thrilled. We are now in row D lower orch. So if anyone else is there, that's where we'll be along with my 7 year old daughter who is a huge lamb and Roc & Roe fan. So excited for these shows and hope she has a few surprises on store. I only hope she isn't over doing it. Just had to share that with fellow true fans. (Friday 12 December 2014; 4:02)

Comeback (48,471) by Darryle from USA It looks as though everyone is gearing up for Mariah to make a comeback, Mariah included. I'm excited to see what she has planned for the lambily within the next year. Hopefully it's a big selling album and a #1 single. (Friday 12 December 2014; 3:52)

Dennis, B and the Merry Christmas musical (48,470) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Will Mariah use any ideas from her Christmas themed musical project for Broadway during these shows? That's a very good question Dennis. Maybe Mariah is actually preparing for Broadway with these back to back performances at the Beacon Theatre? It would explain why she thinks nothing of adding two consecutive dates just based on the high demand for tickets. Well done, you might have just cracked the code. Now, B is also right to worry, Broadway is a sport in many ways. But because of the nature of a Christmas musical being really only doable late November-December it wouldn't be quite as grueling. Mariah proved she only gets better with practice on TECS so I have no doubt she can pull it off brilliantly. Also, she would get to sleep at home amid humidifiers galore. I'm sure she would deck out whichever venue she ends up at with humidifiers etc. in her dressing-room. Also, Broadway is about the ensemble cast, so Mariah wouldn't have to carry the show all alone. Wow, if this turns out to be true beyond speculation, It's a surefire hit. Mariah would end up with a at least a Tony nomination, she's a great writer after all. But I really look forward to her comedic acting. I've decreed that this has to happen now. In fact it's all I want for Christmas. Someone tweet Marc Shaiman, he has to be Mariah's partner in this. Sweet Jesus, make it happen. (Friday 12 December 2014; 2:27)

Pretty bad year (48,469) by Jamie from UK I adore Mariah however I'm realistic, this has been a bad year professionally and privately. I hope she learns from the negative outpouring that she realises she needs to refocus take it back to basics. People are tired of the divaness and craziness, it's not working anymore. What need Mariah who makes great music, gives 100% to the promo/dist of the music, who is not acting crazy in public and not looking like a wax work on the cover of the album. You were so cool when you didn't care so much about your appearance. You always looked good, why feel the need to be perfection it's taking away from music? What happened after E=MC2, your last great album? You seamed focused in this period. After E=MC2 I found you changed. I'll always buy your music, unfortunately this last album hasn't worked due to lack of promotion/delay. The last thing I expected was a tour from this album, promotion alone would have been a better choice. My advice, take it on the chin, remove yourself from the limelight for a while, come back with a killer album and a radio hit. Reverse the negativity surrounding you by forgetting the things I said, they aren't working Stand up for your career, you are Mariah. Show the voice again, that's all people want. Remind them why they fell in love with the innocent shy girl with that amazing voice. Your MTV interview for Butterfly. You were more trendy here but controlled and focussed. That MC is what we want. I hope Mariah reads this. I do care about her and I want her to succeed again. (Friday 12 December 2014; 2:06)

Welcome back RJJ12 (48,468) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End It was about time too. I can't believe you managed a whole month without the internet, bravo for that alone. About your observation that the board is slightly different than a month ago: I think more lambs showed up and showed out because of the Rockefeller event to defend Mariah because she was being treated so unfairly in the media, social or otherwise. Not to mention on YouTube, other forums as well as message boards across the internet. Of course, the haters that be stayed loyal to their cause of bashing Mariah at all costs, so naturally they rejoiced over all the negative attention. But like you so keenly pointed out there has been a lot more good, uplifting posts drowning out the bad than the other way around. It's why I tried to list all the positive lambs but had to give up midway because we were just that many. That put things back into perspective for me. Love is all around. Happy Christmas everyone. (Friday 12 December 2014; 1:28)

Re: Live album (48,451) (48,466) by Dove from USA Darryle, I agree. I've always hoped a high quality CD of Mariah's best live performances would be released. I really like her Stevie Wonder cover of You And I and how she sounded singing Without You in the 1996 Tokyo concert. Also love the live versions of Hero and One Sweet Day that were included on the singles. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 20:56)

Mariah (48,465) by B from USA The last time Mariah's talent and status was in question she created The Emancipation. I think she'll create a masterpiece. Plus her last divorce inspired Butterfly and she didn't have children with Tommy. She's going to slay everyone like she did in 2005. Mark my words. The haters will be kissing her a$$. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 20:44)

Best manager for MC - Benny Medina (48,463) by ADAM from USA Does anyone else think that Benny Medina was the best manager and mastermind behind the enormous success of TEOM? I think Benny probably left Mariah because she became unmanageable and erratic. The man is very talented and does wonders for JLo. I think if you put personal feelings aside, the magic he's worked for JLo career is amazing. The woman is also visible and is in high regard in the public's mind of someone who is very likable, fashionable, and multi-talented. I think if Mariah reeled in her diva persona and projected more her Long Island-ness, that she would still be likable and forgivable in the masses eyes. I know JLo and Mariah offer 2 distinct talents but I'm referring to the way they are both marketed to the public. During TEOM era, Mariah was tastefully styled by June Ambrose, her performances were on-point and live and her persona was serious. She was still MC but she wasn't this loose cannon that warbles on and on about nonsense and lighting. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 19:14)

Re Leito (48,462) by NYHotShotta from USA I think that would be nice as well for her next album even, take time off to some voice lessons to better support her voice and work with some really great producers. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 18:27)

My wish (48,461) by Leito from USA My wish for MC, forget about the glitz and glamour for one day. Forget the extensions, make-up, the ensemble. Instead, use the time to do necessary vocal warm-up. I want her to do a surprise stripped-down performance on an award show, or popular talk show. No dubbing, no pre-recorded vocals, no big production and no over-powering back-up singers. Just shut the mutha******* s**t down. Unfortunately, until then, she will not get much respect (as a singer) from the general public. Some lambs will say, "She doesn't have anything to prove anymore." I beg to differ. Obviously, MC still wants to stay in the game. She is still young enough to have more hits and more success. Call me selfish, I don't want all of MC's records to be broken by any of these younger and less-talented pop starlets. It's time for a reinvention. I don't think this is much to ask for. I feel the general public's perception keeps some of her best work from seeing the light of day. There have been too many missed opportunities. Sadly now, people only know MC as a mediocre, stiff singer. Not to forget the low-budget productions and outdated choreography. Now, before anyone jumps down my throat, I'm a loyal fan. I have spent lots of money supporting MC since VOL (1990). Someone needs to keep it 100 and not be like the people currently surrounding her. Look what happened when MC brought Benny Medina into the picture. The best-selling album of 2005, TEOM. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 16:14)

Merry Christmas musical (48,460) by B from USA I remember when that was mentioned. I think Benny was the man behind that idea. I think Mariah realized she was too young to do a seasonal show. Maybe in 5 or 10 years from now. Mariah can act, she's proven that and everybody knows she can sing. My only problem is Broadway shows are daunting. Three of four performances a day/night. Her voice is too fragile for that. If she is going to do it she should do one show a week. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 14:16)

Tommy (48,459) by B from USA Mariah and Tommy were separated when she began seeing Derek. Technically they were still married but I don't think it's cheating. Like Rachel and Ross from Friends, they were on a break, lol. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 14:12)

Christmas shows (48,458) by Dennis from Miami, FL I wonder if she will use any ideas from her Christmas themed musical project for Broadway during these shows. I think there were talks about making Merry Christmas into musical since early 2000s. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 8:25)

Hey you, what's going on? (48,457) by 123 from USA So I haven't had internet in over a month and I come back to the board and it's a totally different board today and I must say I like it. From Baby's well thought out defense posts for Mariah, to possible love connections and lambs linking up on other social media outside of MCA, it's great to read. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 6:16)

Mariah goes Country, Nikki (48,456) by 123 from USA Nikki, I loved your post. That's one of Mariah's best covers ever. Shame it wasn't on one of her albums. I prefer it to other covers on her recent albums. I love how she put some twang in her voice and she sounded so authentic. I thought I had vocally heard the scope of Mariah's voice and when I heard this, I was shocked. I'm like, she needs to make a country album now. Why was this not on country radio or given a single treatment? Jermaine even said that Mariah has so many layers to her vocally that we haven't heard. I would love to hear more of the rare and out of the ordinary from her, it's like hearing her sing for the first time again. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 6:13)

All Mariah needs is promotion and word of mouth advertisement (48,455) by B from USA I was with my best friend today and we started talking about Mariah, naturally. I asked her if she had heard Mariah's newest album and she said I didn't know she had an album out. The last song I heard of Mariah's was Beautiful and that was a great song. The masses haven't heard any of the follow up singles from the album. You're Mine (Eternal) was barely played on the radio. With the right song and the right push with a Clear Channel deal and radio and television spots, Mariah can easily bounce back from this minor set back. The public will warm to her because she's a single mom who's husband cheated on her and dragged her name through the muck. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 3:42)

Mariah and Derek (48,454) by Marcel from Montréal, Canada Yes, Mariah and Derek were seeing each other before the separation then divorce happened, so it means Mariah was certainly cheating on Tommy. Old news though. There was this former MC chauffeur that was about to write a book (I guess just a chapter or two, I mean I don't think you can wrote a whole book but you'd never know) about what they calles "Mariah's sexcapades" but they settled. Way back to 1996 we went. Wow. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 3:36)

enwar00 / how could you? (48,453) by Edward from USA enwar00, I was curious as to why you had suggested removing "Help Me Make It" from my playlist, since it is a fans' favorite, just like "Slipping Way" and "Do You Think of Me". But now I understand, you hadn't caress your ears with it yet. Isn't it a great track? As simple as Mariah and some acoustic strings, no gimmicks. According to a friend who work on the production of Tennessee, Mariah recorded the song just like many country singers do, straight up, not cut and paste. I've a friend who loves old school Mariah, and he loves that song. I hope you got a chance to listen "My Love", even though Mariah's voice sounds kind of raspy on it, I love it. I think it is a good song. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 2:56)

B / the mystery man in the picture (48,452) by Edward from USA B, the mystery man in the picture is me. I wouldn't post a picture of somebody else. I initially started my account with my face pic, then I changed it to a couple of funny baby faces, then I'm back to me. As for befriending you on Facebook, I'll gladly do it as soon as I open my new account. I had one, and eventually deleted it. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 2:41)

Live album (48,451) by Darryle from USA I don't know about anyone else but I'd love for Mariah to do a live album. Almost like MTV Unplugged except these would be performances she's already done and she's edited them to have studio quality sound. I'd love to have her performances of I Wish You Knew/Over The Rainbow (Essence Awards), Underneath The Stars (Daydream Tour), and Fly Like A Bird (Grammys) as mp3s. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 2:06)

New Christmas show added (48,450) by Lee TS from USA I don't know how she is going to be able to do 3 shows in a row. It's a bit ambitious, I hope she doesn't hurt herself. I rather see her enjoy more time in snowy Aspen. (Thursday 11 December 2014; 0:11)

Mariah and Derek (48,449) by Gilbert from USA Hey guys. Not sure who viewed the video I posted about Mariah and Tommy, but I have a quick question someone here might know if this is true. Was she dating him before her divorce was final? Because in their words it sounds like they are saying Mariah embarrassed him (Tommy) when this came out and this is how he knew his marriage was over. I was like hmm, so I was wondering if they are trying to say that Mariah Carey cheated on him before their divorce was final. (Wednesday 10 December 2014; 23:45)

Plus (48,448) by B from USA She didn't have a chance to warm up. Do vocal exercises. Mariah still has her voice, it's just fragile. She can't spend days being silent before gigs like she used to because she has kids so these underwhelming performances are forgivable and understandable. Her voice is a God given gift that should be cherished not ridiculed. PS Edward feel free to send me a friends request on Facebook. Others already have. Is that you in your profile pic or your man? (Wednesday 10 December 2014; 21:58)

Pick your favorite jingle of the season (48,447) by Dove from USA Vevo pick your favorite jingle of the season. (Wednesday 10 December 2014; 19:59)

Re: B from the USA (48,446) by Myles from CT, USA Unfortunately that song was a cover so it would not be eligible for a nom. Both songs from Tennessee were fantastic and amazing. (Wednesday 10 December 2014; 19:35)

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