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MC, Ariana and JHud (104,548) by Andrew from the UK You are a laughable misleader of gargantuan proportion. I don't object to you believing whatever it is you need to believe to maintain a level of comfort in your mind - it is your life and if you are so fragile then do whatever is you need to do to live your best. But rational people will and must object when you and your ilk try to paint the false narrative true in other people's minds in order for your own suspension of disbelief to be maintained. That you give that performance a 6, also, smacks of disingenuousness. Either that, or you're just lost irredeemably inside delusion and/or galactically stupid and/or have absolutely no knowledge of the details of Mariah Carey's live performance history. (Friday 15 December 2023; 10:43) this is a reply to message 104,545

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,545) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'd give it a 6; she looked happy, healthy and nervous. But most of all she looked like she was having a blast. Why is anyone expecting her to be a lightning bolt or prancing around the stage? That's not her gig, never has been. The most dancing she's done was in the Glitter club scene. So demanding that Mariah needs to boot it around stage, just like "fetch", it's never gonna happen, so enjoy how amazing she is in all her other talents. Of which Mariah has many. (Friday 15 December 2023; 00:44)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,547) by Sasha from Nomansland Unfortunately that's not what I see but I hope you're right. She deserves a happy and healthy life. (Friday 15 December 2023; 07:30) this is a reply to message 104,545

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,545) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'd give it a 6; she looked happy, healthy and nervous. But most of all she looked like she was having a blast. Why is anyone expecting her to be a lightning bolt or prancing around the stage? That's not her gig, never has been. The most dancing she's done was in the Glitter club scene. So demanding that Mariah needs to boot it around stage, just like "fetch", it's never gonna happen, so enjoy how amazing she is in all her other talents. Of which Mariah has many. (Friday 15 December 2023; 00:44)

UK Lamb (104,546) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I want to ask an honest question. What does the UK Lambs need or want Mariah to do? I lived in the UK for four years. Mostly on the Welsh border by bishops, as well as London proper (your train system is the best in the world as of my experiences tbh). Why are you UK guys so hard on her? And if I hear "1993-1996, please, I maintain Mariah's most artistic, expression and performances were post 2002 , consistently". What I see Mariah from 1988-1996 is her doing a job. From 1997-present, I see an artist. If her voice broke? Who cares? It's park of her human journey, that makes her so relatable. (Friday 15 December 2023; 02:16)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,545) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'd give it a 6; she looked happy, healthy and nervous. But most of all she looked like she was having a blast. Why is anyone expecting her to be a lightning bolt or prancing around the stage? That's not her gig, never has been. The most dancing she's done was in the Glitter club scene. So demanding that Mariah needs to boot it around stage, just like "fetch", it's never gonna happen, so enjoy how amazing she is in all her other talents. Of which Mariah has many. (Friday 15 December 2023; 00:44) this is a reply to message 104,544

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,544) by Sasha from Nomansland I do think she has cognitiv issues, she's not able to remember the lyrics of her own songs. I hope it's not too serious. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 20:14)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,544) by Sasha from Nomansland I do think she has cognitiv issues, she's not able to remember the lyrics of her own songs. I hope it's not too serious. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 20:14) this is a reply to message 104,514

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,514) by Norman from USA I liked the performance up until the solo whistle. Mistakes happen and it was live, but not good. I'm thinking that maybe the stiffness might be due to medication of some sort - maybe bipolar meds? Cognitively she's fine, but the stiffness is the odd part. She's obviously not a dancer but she knows how to cover a stage, so it's not a lack of experience. At the Hollywood Bowl night I went to while still stiff, she moved around a lot better - and by herself mostly - so I'm puzzled. It could also be a back thing. Oddly enough, the energy in the room was fire. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 00:47)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,543) by jaker20 from US The stiffness is possibly, the heels too. Its higher than ever this year. Last year, she was walking and moving about more comfortably on stage, but this year the outfit is tighter, and the heels higher. Hopefully it's not medical. Mariah has never really been as active like say Cher or even Madonna. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 20:14) this is a reply to message 104,514

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,514) by Norman from USA I liked the performance up until the solo whistle. Mistakes happen and it was live, but not good. I'm thinking that maybe the stiffness might be due to medication of some sort - maybe bipolar meds? Cognitively she's fine, but the stiffness is the odd part. She's obviously not a dancer but she knows how to cover a stage, so it's not a lack of experience. At the Hollywood Bowl night I went to while still stiff, she moved around a lot better - and by herself mostly - so I'm puzzled. It could also be a back thing. Oddly enough, the energy in the room was fire. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 00:47)

O Holy Night (104,542) by jaker20 from US She should focus on her original songs, not the covers. The covers are doing great for what they are, and they help sell the album. Speaking of whch, I think that album will be diamond next year. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 20:05) this is a reply to message 104,519

O Holy Night (104,519) by Scott from USA I have to say, with Brenda going number 1, what's really to stop at sometime some of Mariah's other Christmas hits going number 1? O Holy Night and others probably deserve that spot as well. Phenomenal vocals. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 15:50)

Another close call (104,541) by jaker20 from US Bless Brenda, but I think RATCT is just terrible. For a Christmas song it doesn't feel like it goes anywhere, and the melody is flat, its neither here not there. Of the songs in that era, Darlene Love's Christmas Baby Please Come Home is a much better song. There's a reason why Mariah's version is her second more popular Christmas song, because the song itself is great, and then she updated it. But I don't think she's going to promote it more than that. Maybe they can remix the two songs. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 19:57) this is a reply to message 104,531

Another close call (104,531) by BFF from United States I think Brenda's song appearing in the film Home Alone augmented its appeal to American audiences. Personally, I think Mariah's song is way better. Hopefully RATCT won't stay at #1 too long. There are other more deserving holiday songs. I would love to see Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run", Charles Brown's "Please Come Home for Christmas", or Darlene Love's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" hit number one. Though I think Mariah's cover of Darlene's song greatly improves on it. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 03:14)

Another close call (104,540) by jaker20 from US Yes RATCT is more of a family sit down get together kind of song. AIWFCIY is more festive and celebration with a timeless message. These two songs will play together forever. Oh Santa has a great beat and a fun song, but it has a stalker-y message. Maybe that's why its still not grabbing the public. When Christmas Comes sounds like a real classic-in-the-making to me. Christmas Time Is In The Air is a great stroll around Christmas song, when you're driving or walk-around-the-park or in a bus. I'm re-discovering The Star. What a beautiful song. It deserves more love. Miss You Most At Christmas can be the next Last Christmas with a good video. It has a similar dreary sad message. These are all Mariah originals. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 19:50) this is a reply to message 104,534

Another close call (104,534) by Bobby A from United States RATCT has always [beeen] a holiday favorite during Christmas in the U.S. It reminds U.S. families of getting together to celebrate Christmas. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 20:25)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,539) by Andrew from the UK Bit young to start a period but good for you, girl. Meanwhile, back at the ranch. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 19:00) this is a reply to message 104,538

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,538) by SM from Citizen of the World 8 period. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 14:55)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,538) by SM from Citizen of the World 8 period. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 14:55) this is a reply to message 104,536

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,536) by Andrew from the UK On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the worst Mariah has ever performed and 10 being the best, where are you placing the performance? (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 23:24)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,537) by Bill from the UK Thank you for this. I unplugged my router, gave it a little kick, plugged it in and turned it on again and watched a collection of Mariah performances from the last ten years. She was like a lightning bolt zipping up and down the stage, belting pleasant sounding, in-tune glorious notes that rivalled the studio takes. All this time it was my WiFi connection, what a fool I've been. (Thursday 14 December 2023; 09:12) this is a reply to message 104,532

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,532) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I agree, I don't know what performance some people were watching. You might want I to check with your wifi supplier and your speed connection. All the vids I've seen on social from people that were there is so cute, dynamic and fun. She was engaged with everyone from Ariana and JHud, to the musicians. We can finally put to rest the rumour that Ariana and Mariah haven't been in the same room. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 04:21)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,536) by Andrew from the UK On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the worst Mariah has ever performed and 10 being the best, where are you placing the performance? (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 23:24) this is a reply to message 104,532

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,532) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I agree, I don't know what performance some people were watching. You might want I to check with your wifi supplier and your speed connection. All the vids I've seen on social from people that were there is so cute, dynamic and fun. She was engaged with everyone from Ariana and JHud, to the musicians. We can finally put to rest the rumour that Ariana and Mariah haven't been in the same room. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 04:21)

Congratulations (104,535) by Andrew from the UK Cor, blimey. Unbelievably sassy. Not at all accurate. Thanks. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 23:23) this is a reply to message 104,525

Congratulations (104,525) by Nikki from usa Don't mind them. A lot of people here are actually Celine Dion or Madonna fans that also like Mariah's 1993 work and they're upset she deviated from it. We will never hear the end of it. You can tell who they are because every gossip about Mariah that is negative they will believe as unquestioned truth and anything positive requires a receipt. They can't tell if she's singing live, singing with a track, or lip syncing. They just assume if she sounds bad it's live and everything else is trickery. There are a lot of gay people here and they get really upset about that topic for some reason, but you are not the only straight man here. English does have far too much slang, and too many abbreviated terms, so I can understand how confusing it must get for non native speakers. Welcome. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 20:32)

Another close call (104,534) by Bobby A from United States RATCT has always [beeen] a holiday favorite during Christmas in the U.S. It reminds U.S. families of getting together to celebrate Christmas. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 20:25) this is a reply to message 104,531

Another close call (104,531) by BFF from United States I think Brenda's song appearing in the film Home Alone augmented its appeal to American audiences. Personally, I think Mariah's song is way better. Hopefully RATCT won't stay at #1 too long. There are other more deserving holiday songs. I would love to see Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run", Charles Brown's "Please Come Home for Christmas", or Darlene Love's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" hit number one. Though I think Mariah's cover of Darlene's song greatly improves on it. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 03:14)

Congratulations (104,533) by Zachariah from Croatia Thank you Nikki for this explanation, it really helped a lot to understand some things here. Thank you once again. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 08:43) this is a reply to message 104,525

Congratulations (104,525) by Nikki from usa Don't mind them. A lot of people here are actually Celine Dion or Madonna fans that also like Mariah's 1993 work and they're upset she deviated from it. We will never hear the end of it. You can tell who they are because every gossip about Mariah that is negative they will believe as unquestioned truth and anything positive requires a receipt. They can't tell if she's singing live, singing with a track, or lip syncing. They just assume if she sounds bad it's live and everything else is trickery. There are a lot of gay people here and they get really upset about that topic for some reason, but you are not the only straight man here. English does have far too much slang, and too many abbreviated terms, so I can understand how confusing it must get for non native speakers. Welcome. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 20:32)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,532) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I agree, I don't know what performance some people were watching. You might want I to check with your wifi supplier and your speed connection. All the vids I've seen on social from people that were there is so cute, dynamic and fun. She was engaged with everyone from Ariana and JHud, to the musicians. We can finally put to rest the rumour that Ariana and Mariah haven't been in the same room. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 04:21) this is a reply to message 104,530

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,530) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain She even says "Wow" to one belt by JHud. Lol She's not that mean to her after all. Well, seriously, do you think Mariah's vocals are all live? Take a look at 1:37, for example, or the whistles and belts at the end. I don't know. Well, I think I must stop analyzing the performance. Jajaja. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 00:25)

Another close call (104,531) by BFF from United States I think Brenda's song appearing in the film Home Alone augmented its appeal to American audiences. Personally, I think Mariah's song is way better. Hopefully RATCT won't stay at #1 too long. There are other more deserving holiday songs. I would love to see Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run", Charles Brown's "Please Come Home for Christmas", or Darlene Love's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" hit number one. Though I think Mariah's cover of Darlene's song greatly improves on it. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 03:14) this is a reply to message 104,523

Another close call (104,523) by Andrew from the UK Can somebody explain the appeal of RATCT to me and perhaps every single Brit here? Genuinely interested. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 20:19)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,530) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain She even says "Wow" to one belt by JHud. Lol She's not that mean to her after all. Well, seriously, do you think Mariah's vocals are all live? Take a look at 1:37, for example, or the whistles and belts at the end. I don't know. Well, I think I must stop analyzing the performance. Jajaja. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 00:25) this is a reply to message 104,516

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,516) by Andrew from the UK This is just conjecture, but if Mariah focused on J-Hud it may have resulted quickly in her being challenged to "bring it". Concentrating on Ariana was a very safe bet. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 02:18)

Christmas collabs (104,529) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Lol. You foresaw it. Really? (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 23:57) this is a reply to message 104,484

Christmas collabs (104,484) by Andrew from the UK Seeing as Mariah doesn't even pretend to lipsync now, she might as well just let Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande to a duet on stage while she watches, claps, and says "I love you" a few times. (Saturday 9 December 2023; 14:54)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,528) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Leaving the comments by the author aside, this video captures better the situation of the moment (better quality and angle). It's not that bad. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 23:55) this is a reply to message 104,516

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,516) by Andrew from the UK This is just conjecture, but if Mariah focused on J-Hud it may have resulted quickly in her being challenged to "bring it". Concentrating on Ariana was a very safe bet. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 02:18)

Another close call (104,527) by Bobby A from United States It's those darn pre-loaded Spotify playlists initiated by UMG. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 23:25) this is a reply to message 104,521

Another close call (104,521) by Edward from USA Brenda is back at number one, but not for such a huge margin: these are the numbers. RATCT: 41.3 million streams (up 18%), 20.5 million radio airplay (down 1%) and 6,000 downloads (up 109%) AIWFCIY: 38.5 million streamsn(up 19%), 24.1 million radio and airplay (up 12%) and 5,000 downloads/sales (up 29%) While RATCT has 2.9 million streams more than AIFCIY, the latter has 3.6 millions radio airplay more than RATCT. Brenda airplay is already decreasing while Mariah's keep going up. AIWFCIY will definitely be number one by Christmas day. Brenda's numbers will deflate faster after Christmas. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 18:13)

O Holy Night (104,526) by Andrew from the UK Joy To The World (Mariah’s Arrangement) is better than All I Want For Christmas Is You. Discuss. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 22:06) this is a reply to message 104,519

O Holy Night (104,519) by Scott from USA I have to say, with Brenda going number 1, what's really to stop at sometime some of Mariah's other Christmas hits going number 1? O Holy Night and others probably deserve that spot as well. Phenomenal vocals. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 15:50)

Congratulations (104,525) by Nikki from usa Don't mind them. A lot of people here are actually Celine Dion or Madonna fans that also like Mariah's 1993 work and they're upset she deviated from it. We will never hear the end of it. You can tell who they are because every gossip about Mariah that is negative they will believe as unquestioned truth and anything positive requires a receipt. They can't tell if she's singing live, singing with a track, or lip syncing. They just assume if she sounds bad it's live and everything else is trickery. There are a lot of gay people here and they get really upset about that topic for some reason, but you are not the only straight man here. English does have far too much slang, and too many abbreviated terms, so I can understand how confusing it must get for non native speakers. Welcome. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 20:32) this is a reply to message 104,501

Congratulations (104,501) by Zachariah from Croatia Of course she will get to number one. She looks better than ever, she sounds amazing (I don't understand why some people say she is lip syncing when clearly she is singing live) and she will be number one for Christmas. Btw, I have to ask - are there any straight people here or I am the only straight guy here? (Monday 11 December 2023; 08:48)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,524) by Nikki from usa I'm actually wondering if Ariana and Mariah are working on something together. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 20:19) this is a reply to message 104,515

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,515) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I too was thinking why is she not giving JHud the time of the day because Jenny was doing the most and Mariah just treated her like background noise while only looking at Ariana. It was a missed opportunity to he really iconic. But I really wonder why Mariah has become so rigid. In a new instagram post of her backstage singing AIW with her team and walking around everyone's jumping and having fun and she is just so stiff. I hope it's not a health issue then I'll feel bad for saying it but it's been really prominent. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 01:46)

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