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Heat (36,677) by lashonda collins from usa "I aint who you think I'm, I will snatch off all this ish." Lol. That's all I got to say. Mariah, you need to slap that ho. Lol. Webmaster, please be a good neighbor and post my message, because we all know Mimi has some gangsta in her too. (Monday 5 November 2012; 21:19)

Carly (36,675) by RibbonB from USA Yes, Nicki needs to have several seats. She is way too full of herself. I think her little excuse of a "reality" show is going to flop. And she is just doing what many lessers have done before her, she's using Mariah's name for the attention. We saw it with Macy Gray, Madonna, Christina, and the original obsessed Clown rapper. It's unfortunate, because Idol had a chance to end with some class, instead they funked it up big time by adding the latest rap clown female edition - Nicki. Lol. (Monday 5 November 2012; 19:14)

Paul re Triumphant physical single (36,674) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada There are various promo versions of the physical single on Ebay. I'm doubtful of a commercial release though. JMO. (Monday 5 November 2012; 17:13)

Stacey (36,673) by Desiree from USA Thanks for being understanding. Sorry if I'm too much of an outspoken person for other people, but at least you understand where I'm coming from. (Monday 5 November 2012; 15:11)

Nicki girl needs to pop out the ego ballon she has (36,672) by Carol from Spain Is it just me or does Nicki need a reality check? Does she really believes the things she says? She knows who Mariah Carey is or not? That girl is a trip to be forgotten. Poor person or excuse for one. (Monday 5 November 2012; 7:08)

Love Takes Time (36,671) by enwar00 from usa Now Love Takes Time video is on VH1 Soul. Two Mariah videos in two hours, not a bad night lol, except I can't sleep. I have to say though I like this video and don't see anything wrong with it, so I'm not sure why she didn't or why it wasn't on the #1s dvd. (Monday 5 November 2012; 7:00)

Up Out My Face (36,670) by enwar00 from usa The Up Out My Face video is on right now on MTV Hits. How ironic. (Monday 5 November 2012; 6:01)

Glitter deprivation (36,669) by nikki from usa Virgin dropped the ball the whole way around where this soundtrack was concerned. The Glitter project was an interesting debacle. Initially, the movie was promoted well, but there wasn't much news on when it was debuting. By the time I found out it had been out for 2 weeks. Then, I went to go see it 2 weeks later and it was gone. What movie is there and gone in a month? I had a store in the mall back then, I played the Glitter album on repeat all day. You wouldn't believe the amount of people who asked me about the music that was playing, most didn't believe that it was Mariah. I had 5 ask me where they could get it and 3 of them came back to tell me they'd been to 5 music stores and couldn't find the Glitter soundtrack anywhere. So, I went out and looked - they were right. If Virgin is only going to release half a million copies, then only half a million copies can get sold. Most people don't know Virgin only had rights to US and Europe. Sony still had rights to it over in Asia which is why it did so well over there. Sony actually promoted it. (Monday 5 November 2012; 5:16)

Dear Nicki (36,668) by RadChad from United States You will never be Mariah's match. You failed miserably when you lost your cool that day, don't get ahead of yourself. Sincerly, RadChad (Monday 5 November 2012; 2:00)

Is anyone else beyond tired of this Nicki/Mariah stuff? (36,667) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I just read the article on the front page of the site quoting Nicki. Obviously AI was underhanded in their lame attempts to garner publicity for the show by leaking the feud video. I was looking forward to seeing MC judge on the show - granted I'm not big on AI as a platform, and I had reservations when Mariah signed on, but I thought she was a great mentor in 2008 when she was on. I just feel frustrated by the fixation on the "feud". Frankly, I really don't care. I just wanted to watch to see what Mariah was going to do to support up and coming singers. Right now, quite honestly, I feel less and less interested in tuning in to watch AI. Sigh. (Monday 5 November 2012; 1:44)

Triumphant CD-Single (36,666) by Paul from Usa Just wondering, has the Triumphant Single been released in a phsyical form yet? Will it? Anyone know where to buy it? Any talks about this new album? (Monday 5 November 2012; 1:28)

Mariah and Nicki (36,665) by Miguelito6032 from USA I think people should let the issue go. I love them both. If you ask me, Mariah needs to stop being such a diva and stop being so self centered. She used to be so humble and charming and respected other artists, now it seems she's lost herself, and lost what I loved about her as a person. She is way too much of a diva now. I still love her music and will continue to support her just, I don't like the person she's become. As far as Nicki, that was disrespectful of her to say the things she said and uncalled for. I do think she is the type of person not to back down from Mariah like everyone else does. Which is good, but she should watch what she says to people. All in all, this fued was all for ratings, and people are buying into it and making it worse. All in all, both Mariah and Nicki need to grow up and get over the celeb highschool drama. Act like ladies, not divas. Very bad image. I'm still a fan of both though. I'm just tired of hearing about it all the time. I hope things change (Monday 5 November 2012; 0:53)

Stacey/Chase (36,664) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom I couldn't agree more. Quality over sales any day. There's been a distinct lack of quality for some time now. (Saturday 3 November 2012; 20:07)

Chase (36,663) by Stacey from USA I couldn't agree more with your last post. It's not about sales for me either. It's about quality and lately, it hasn't been that good. (Saturday 3 November 2012; 2:07)

Idol producers (36,662) by RibbonB from USA Mariah should be upset, if that post is correct. I always believed Idol producers let that tape leak. They really are the pitts, but I will be checking the show for MC. The rest of them are just extras. Lol. (Friday 2 November 2012; 23:17)

Only legends can do it (36,661) by Carol from Spain Regarding the album sales, I found this page and I'm glad to see Mimi has several albums featuring on the countdown. http://tsort.info/music/faq_album_sales.htm (Friday 2 November 2012; 22:30)

Re: Chase from USA (36,660) by Carol from Spain Well, I'm sorry if the figures I wrote were wrong, but I think the Glitter album sold over 10 million copies. Whatever the number is, it didn't flop as hard as most people want to make the rest of the world believe. What really flopped was the movie and well... movies and soundtracks aren't the same thing. Regarding the Christmas album, well it didn't sell as much as it should. But for me, it's not that important to sell much, it's more important the quality of the music and no one sings Christmas like Mimi. And it's that time of the year again. (Friday 2 November 2012; 22:19)

Re: RadChad/Will's recycling (36,659) by nikki from usa You heard right, I remember that too. Between him thinking that the public hearing him sing with Mariah Carey wouldn't be good for his career, and than that debacle at half time with Janet, I've had it with that guy. I can't believe he did that then left JJ to take all the heat for the incident. Then, the following year Mariah's on fire again and now he wants her to release a 3 year old duet because it would "be good for his career". He dissed two legends. I don't know if MC influenced Aaliyah's singing style, but I've heard both of them in interviews saying they were fans of each other. If she lived, they would have done a duet, it would be amazing. I honestly believe R&B would be different today if she had. Will, MC's always worn her same clothes to other countries. Most didn't get to see that in times before the internet. Back in the day, I paid lambs from other countries to tape her appearances there and we'd exchange tapes. She'd wear something here and a month later be rocking it somewhere else. (Friday 2 November 2012; 21:47)

Stacey / haters (36,658) by Chase from USA Stacey, thanks for your response. I actually haven't been labeled a hater in a while. I don't think there are as many fans who lash out anymore. If I may speak for you, the thing about you and me (and many other people who post here) is that we love Mariah so much and feel so deeply connected to her music that we won't accept something subpar. We know her talent better than that, and we want to see her at her best, doing what she and her fans love. Her music is such a blessing in our lives that we aren't fooled when we know she can do better. There are so many classic songs - Underneath the Stars, Mine Again, Anytime You Need a Friend, Can't Let Go, etc. - that have filled my life with joy. I know Mariah herself reveres those songs, too. I know she can still write and perform material that amazes us, and it frustrates me like crazy when most of the songs we've heard lately are uninspired and dull. There's no reason for that, and there's no reason we should be considered haters. We're anything but. (Friday 2 November 2012; 21:45)

Carla, Glitter / flop? (36,656) by Chase from USA Carla, I have to call you out for saying Glitter sold 10 million worldwide. The highest figure I've read is 3 million. There is no official way to track an album's worldwide sales, but judging from the fact that Glitter has, as of 2012, sold less than a million copies in the USA, I would be absolutely shocked if it has sold 10 million worldwide. I will agree it didn't flop as hard as the media suggested, but the film was an enormous critical and commercial failure, the soundtrack sold far less than any of Mariah's previous albums, and it was all accompanied by her very personal breakdown. Taken altogether, it was a very rough patch for Mariah. Of course, I think we can all agree that an album's chart position and sales figures are not representative of the music's quality. I didn't like Glitter at all, but many fans did, and I respect that. I love Charmbracelet. It is also considered a flop, but that doesn't change the quality of the music. It would have been nice if it had sold 10 million, but I'll take it just as it is. Same goes for MCIIY, which didn't exactly light the charts on fire. I still think it's a classic and hope it continues to sell annually. That said, I think some lambs get a little too excited and tend to inflate sales figures to show support. Next we'll be hearing Memoirs sold 20 million. (Friday 2 November 2012; 21:24)

Re: Bob, IAA from USA (36,655) by Carol from Spain Hi Bob. Thanks for your reply. I posted that message, after seing your post also. Being a Mariah Carey fan is hard sometimes, because we get lashed back lots of time. I totally understand where you're coming from with that story of buying Glitter at that time, because I had a similar story back then. Glitter was and still is an amazing album and, unlike haters say, it didn't flop at all, because untill today, it already sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Ultimately, we all need to accept that Mariah should feel the artistic freedom to express however she feels like, because she is the one who'll be stuck to the songs forever. The artist needs to love what he is singing. Mariah will always be different from the rest, because she doesn't do music for the masses, she does it for the selected few. (Friday 2 November 2012; 10:27)

Geezy/Will/Diva antics (36,654) by Licia from USA I agree with all of what Geezy said. I have never cared about who she worked with, whether she went with pop or rnb, or if she is number 1 all the time. I just want great music. Will, I remember when everyone was whining about too much JD. I think their chemistry in the studio is phenomenal and his shoutouts don't bother me when there is a great song. I must be the only one who thinks her diva antics are hilarious. I never take it seriously and I think she does it to be funny. People are always saying she's one, so she gives them a reason to call her a diva. *Kanye shrug* lol (Friday 2 November 2012; 6:30)

Carla and why "Glitter" has a special meaning for me (36,653) by Anonymous from Wow Carla. I finally met another Lamb who actually feels like I do, that "Glitter" was one of Mariah's best. I think for me I feel that way not so much because of the musical content, but for the "historical signifigance" it had in the American lamb family and for me personally. It was released on September 11, 2001, the day of the terrorist attacks against America. I had planned on buying the new CD that day but I, like most Americans, was "glued" to the TV throughout the day. By the time WTC 5 collapsed in the late afternoon, I said "overload" and had to step away. It was then that I realized that I hadn't gone to the store yet to get "Glitter". I got in the car and went to the record store (remember those?). They were open but it was a ghost town. The guy had the TV on watching the coverage. I brought my purchase to the counter and he said "The US is under attack and your buying a stupid Mariah Carey CD?" I still remember that. I told him I needed some seminance of normalcy, and being a lamb I needed my "comfort" which was Mariah. On the darkest day in recent American history, Mariah got me through and that's partially why I love the album, and the movie too. Historical footnote, "Glitter" was the last movie ever filmed that had the Twin Towers in it. (Friday 2 November 2012; 6:00)

Chase (36,652) by Stacey from USA Your post "entitled" suggestions was spot on. I feel that same way too. She is capable of so much more than what we got with Triumphant. I saw the cover art and thought, "Where have I seen that before?" That's not good. That's not going to grab the public's eyes if it's something they have already seen before. What made her so different, so amazing was that she was capable of wowing us with each album, coming up with so many different songs and sounds. After CB's modest sales, folks were wondering if MC had a commercially successful album left in her. Um, she totally did and I think still does have the ability to wow us with something amazing, something new and fresh. You and I aren't hating on Mariah. We just know MC is capable of so much better. On the days I walk on my treadmill, I'm listening to Mariah. Honestly folks, go back and listen to those favorites of the past. If TEOM was "the return of the voice", 2013 needs to be "the voice is here to stay" and then deliver an album that shuts up all her critics for good, lol. (Friday 2 November 2012; 4:44)

Opinions on MC / Unplugged / charts (36,651) by Stacey from USA Fans are always going to have their say on what MC should do or not do. And they should have that right to express their views no matter how much it bugs another fan. That's the point of a messageboard. I also loved the article giving love to Unplugged. It's one of my favorite albums. I so wish MC would have done another Unplugged with more recent material from Daydream onto the present. *sigh* One can dream. I absolutely love the Unplugged rendition of Make It Happen to the album version. I remember MC being accused of being a studio creation. Part of why I love Unplugged so much is the album shut those critics right up and put some duck tape on those lips. She sounded amazing, and I'll Be There? That song will always be a classic. There was magic in the air that night. When you become a fan as I did in the early 1990s, it was easy to expect MC to top the charts each time. You got so used to the top spot or Top 10 finish that you almost expected every song to top the charts. Those days are gone. Doesn't mean she won't have great finishes like Obsessed hitting #6 or TMB hitting #1 a few years ago. It just means we shouldn't get disappointed if she doesn't chart high everytime. If it's good music and you're happy with it, that's all that matters. Peace. (Friday 2 November 2012; 3:03)

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