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RJJ12 (42,087) by Jenny from South Africa I completely agree with you. You said everything I've been thinking. Mariah is wonderful towards Kelly, Bey and Rihanna. And others as well like Jordin Sparks and Ciara. Even Brandy, Britney and Fantasia. And she's also always been great towards Whitney, Celine and Mary J Blige who are part of her generation. And how amazing was she with Candice from Idol? Who is a great singer. And she didn't diss Ariana in that interview anyway. She wished her well. Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson are amazing powerhouse singers and I would think if Mariah was going to feel threatened by anyone it would be them but she clearly adores them both. And you're right, neither of them rip off her sound even though she influenced them both and I also think that earned her respect more than the Leona Lewis and Ariana Grande type singers who do copy her style too much. I really don't think it's accurate to say Mariah doesn't acknowledge any younger female singers. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 17:39)

Ariana (42,086) by Kenny from Canada Sorry but if I wanted to listen to someone who sounds like Mariah, I'd rather just listen to Mariah and not a wanna-be. I laugh everytime I hear a new singer being hailed as the "new" Mariah. That's what they said about Jessica Simpson and Leona Lewis - where are they now? It takes more than just an adorable face and nice singing voice to fill Mariah's shoes. Mariah's voice has power, range and soul - Ariana's has maybe one of those things. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 16:27)

More mature audience (42,085) by Tony from Ireland Well, I can't feel more exited about Mariah's new album. I do believe she is gonna make people talk about her new music with a big "wow". I don' t care how long she has taken for the project to be finish, for me it is going to be worthy and of course I do love all her body of work. That's basically why I consider myself a fan. As many of you said before, all the people who now said any kind of stuff about her will come back as die hard fans. Never mind. And, common. She's been always a diva. Hahaha. And I love how she can say anything that's coming through her mind. When she is getting too serious that's too serious, when she's been playful and crazy funny on interviews, she's an alcoholic. Crazy. Ad many other things. Of course I do not agree with YME as a single but it is not as bad as her "lambs" said. Hilarious because lots of non fans are loving it. Peace and love. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 15:32)

Lee (42,084) by Musti from UK I agree. I think Ariana is very talented. She's still very young and is bound to find her own voice and style in one or two more albums (remember when Christina broke free with Stipped?). And to be honest I do think her album has been shaped to sound like Mariah. When you're just breaking onto the music scene it helps to be compared to a living legend. And guess what, it worked. She got her name out there and her album debuted at #1. She doesn't possess the maturity of Mariah's tone when Mariah arrived with her first album, nor her massive range. But Ariana is definitely a fresh breath of air in today's music world of Rihannas and other similar entertainers, as opposed to real singers. Of course I don't like that she's being called the "new Mariah". It does threaten Mariah's popularity with younger generations. Though the flipside also means young kids who might not know about Mariah will get to hear about her through these comparisons and take up her discography should they wish. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 15:06)

Arianna, filling a void left open since 1998 (42,083) by Lee from UK Am I the only one who actually couldn't care less if Arianna is ripping off Mariah's earlier work? I am a massive fan of Mariah's earlier work and have been longing for it to return ever since (the disaster that was) Rainbow. If Mariah is not going to give it to us, then I'm sure glad someone is. In all honesty, we can bitch as much as we want, but Arianna actually has talent. I'm not saying she will ever be as big or as adorned with accolades as Mariah is, but for me she is filling a hole where Mariah's earlier work left off. For that I take off my hat. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 10:54)

Carla (42,082) by Daydream327 from USA So Mariah's US fanbase is gone because the "lambily" doesn't stand up for her and that explains why the sales are so low? No. Mariah's fanbase is decreasing because we're trying to figure out how she can be working on an album for almost 5 years and release something as lackluster as YME as a lead single. Or maybe it could be decreasing because in every interview she rambles on and on about everything but the music. Hmm, maybe because she half asses every performance nowadays with the main focus on her boobs and how she looks. Maybe because she has become so stuck up and outrageous with the diva antics that not even her own lambs can defend her behavior. Let's face it: most of the lambily is fed up. If she's not serious about her career anymore, then why should we? Truth hurts. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 8:24)

Throwback moment (42,081) by Daydream327 from USA Katy did not shade Mariah, it's the lambs who are turning her comment into shade. She simply said Mariah's older music makes for a great moment, I mean did she lie? she loves the classics. Katy has said on many occasions how much she loves MC's music and even said a song on Prism was inspired by MC, which has a throwback feel. If anything Katy's comment was a compliment. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 8:05)

Mariah praises originality, not clones (42,078) by 123 from USA I'm tired of people saying that Mariah is immature towards Ariana and that she doesn't embrace younger singers. That is far from true. She stated on idol that Kelly Clarkson was singing her songs better than she did, she has praised Beyonce, Rihanna who have also been inspired by Mariah. The difference between those three and Ariana is they have their own sound and they are not rip offs. Ariana's album was going to be called Daydreaming before they changed it to Yours Truly. Walter A said that Babyface called him asking how to make that Mariah sound for Ariana, which shows on the blatant rip off of "Never Forget You". Listen to "Almost Is Never Enough" side by side and tell me it is not the same melody. One of Ariana’s producers admits to giving Ariana Mariah’s sound in this article. Plus, it was Ariana who dissed Mariah by citing her list of inspirational singers but omitting Mariah (as in this article) when she has YouTube videos singing nothing but Mariah songs. Her manager even went on twitter saying "Ariana Grande Is one of the dopest new female vocalist out right now that chick can sing for real. Yeah I said it.” Here is the article confirming this. So I ask, if her manager is promoting her as the New Mariah, her producers are purposely giving her the Mariah sound, and she is obviously mimicking your style yet leaves out your name in your top influences list, I would be mad too. I’m tired of people saying that Mariah is immature towards Ariana and that she doesn’t embrace younger singers. That is far from true. She stated on idol that Kelly Clarkson was singing her songs better than she did, she has praised Beyonce, Rihanna who have also been inspired by Mariah. The difference between those three and Ariana is they have their own sound and they are not rip offs. Ariana’s album was going to be called Daydreaming before they changed it to Yours Truly. Walter A said that Babyface called him asking how to make that Mariah sound for Ariana, which shows on the blatant rip off of “Never Forget You”. Listen to “Almost Is Never Enough” side by side and tell me it is not the same melody. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 7:49)

I'm That Chick (42,077) by jaker20 from US I have it on blast. Such great great song. It's like #Beautiful's cool older sister. Why can't MC do more stuff like this? It's simple, yet really cool. And without all the silly high notes its easy to song. MC needs to make songs can anyone can sing. She already have hundreds of songs which she alone can sing, now it's time to make songs which everybody can hum and sing to. It's a brave new world. MC needs to be more relatable. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 5:29)

You're Mine radio impact (42,076) by Justin from USA - Los Angeles You're Mine is rapidly climbing up the radio airplay charts. Yesterday she was #48 and now she is #42 with +56 new spins. Check it out for yourself at kworb.net and then click on the radio category at the top of the page. The song has only been on the radio for 12 days and I think it's picking up fast. And if you want to see what radio stations she is on live, search for radio search engine and google her name, them it shows all the radio stations her music is playing on right now. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 4:12)

Butterfly Def "B" Fly Mix (42,075) by enwar00 from usa Wow I never even knew this existed. I knew Butterfly was originally conceived as a house record, but never knew Mariah and Morales made a remix with resung vocals and all. I just read about it and searched YouTube and it was right there. Pretty cool. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 4:03)

Complete and total BS (42,074) by nikki from usa Mariah turned down a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame because she didn't feel she was out long enough to deserve one, after nearly a decade of pure record breaking success. Remember Leona Lewis? She was supposed to be the next Mariah and she disappeared after a year, just like so many others. Mariah has never "thrown shade" at new artists. The type of music Mariah listens to is R&B and anything under the "urban" category. She's not a teeny bopper so it's perfectly understandable if she hasn't heard the flavor of the week. As far as Ariana goes, I've only heard one song of hers and that's because my 9 year old showed it to me. I haven't heard anything else from her, so why would anyone assume MC has? Considering the high standards MC holds for herself, it makes sense that she would expect a "new" artist to have a few years of success under their belt before she forms an opinion. Mariah embraced Bey with open arms in just that fashion. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 3:56)

No love for the younger singers (42,073) by Marissa from USA I agree with Adam. I can't see MC being a mentor or godmother to the younger generation like Patti because she's too insecure and scared that someone is going to take her spot. If you have out-charted the Beatles and Elvis, why is it so hard for you to acknowledge a kid 23 years younger than you like Ariana Grande's talent? The only young females that I can remember Mariah publicly praising are Beyonce and Rihanna, but trust me if they could get into the whistle register or sounded similar to her, she'd be acting like they didn't exist as well. It is very sad to me that someone who has achieved success as massive as MC's (that will never be achieved by anyone else, IMO) is still so insecure. If the lighting isn't right, if there is another female on a judging panel, if her boobs aren't showing, she act's like her whole identity is going to crumble. I know she struggled a lot with insecurity as a kid, but it is more important to heal those insecurities so you can maintain confidence in all situations than allowing them to rule your life and crafting illusive situations (like special lighting, not hanging out with many females younger than you, etc.) so you can feel like you are okay. This just goes to show that success does not equal self-confidence or security. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 3:35)

With these "fans" who needs enemies? (42,072) by Badr from USA "She's let her insecurities about her deteriorating voice and fading looks influence her behavior too much." (Thursday 13 March 2014; 3:29)

vote for Mariah (42,071) by Anonymous from So Billboard is having a vote about who is the most anticipated singer and our girl is up on the list. Here is the link. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 3:27)

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)

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