Messageboard | The Mariah Carey Archives

Only registrated members can post messages. Registration is free.

Mariah and Brenda (104,697) by Bobby A from United States

I hope MC makes it to number #1 for another week and beats RATCT. It has been an interesting holiday season.
(Thursday 28 December 2023; 11:31)


this is a reply to message		104,690

Tanaka (104,696) by Andrew from the UK

You ought to retract the apology. You simply misspoke. Nobody thinks you are so "stupid" as to think *all* straight men want to procreate.

But it is true to say that *generally speaking* men seek to have children by the time they are 40 - as male fertility begins to decline aged 40 and onwards. Similarly, women seek to have children by their early 30's for the same reason. There's rather a lot of literature on this.

Whilst not all straight men want - or even have - children, respectfully, most do, else the global population would likely be in a rapid decline (something it is due to do within our lifetimes).

So, whilst we will never know what ended the Tanaka relationship, the fact that he is more likely than not to want children, and that Mariah has likely gone through the menopause (or is doing so at the moment), is not a bad proposition.

Don't kowtow to any person that calls you stupid. Stand up for yourself. (Unless it's me, of course.) It's certainly not you that has the Dunce Hat on this week. Can you guess who has?
(Thursday 28 December 2023; 11:22)


this is a reply to message		104,679

Tanaka (104,695) by Zachariah from Croatia

I miss her too. When Stella was around, Mariah was everywhere and relevant in terms, people talked about her.
(Thursday 28 December 2023; 11:15)


this is a reply to message		104,694

Tanaka (104,694) by Giovanni from USA

I so miss Stella. Maria [sic] needs Stella. Bring back Stella.

(Thursday 28 December 2023; 06:39)


this is a reply to message		104,673

More records fall (104,693) by Lady B from USA

93rd week at #1, an all time record. 3rd #1 song with 14+ weeks at #1, an all time record. Bravo. Sometimes I get the feeling people are numb to the all-time greatness in our presence, even on this board.
(Thursday 28 December 2023; 05:56)

Tanaka (104,692) by Chris from United States

So, weren't there some whispers about Tanaka having charges against him for some sort of scam he was trying to pull off, using Mariah's name? Whatever happened to all of that? Was that untrue? Did I miss something? Maybe this has something to do with that mess.
(Thursday 28 December 2023; 05:10)


this is a reply to message		104,682

Tanaka (104,691) by Norman from USA

Not the shade, Eric.

I didn't have that on my bingo card, but go off.

(Thursday 28 December 2023; 03:36)


this is a reply to message		104,675

Mariah and Brenda (104,690) by Edward from USA

According to Talk of the Charts, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" are once again in a dead heat for the number one on the next Hot 100 with Rockin' having a slight edge. Stream guys.
(Thursday 28 December 2023; 01:50)

Tanaka (104,689) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Oh yes, I would love him too for Mariah if he wasn't married.

It's sad that she has everything except a real loving partner. Bryan seemed like a good soul I hope they are both "fine".
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 17:26)


this is a reply to message		104,685

Tanaka (104,688) by Edward from USA

Eric, why the shade towards Andrew when he didn't have anything to do with the post you were replying to? Just curious.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 17:20)


this is a reply to message		104,675

Tanaka (104,687) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I completey agree. Great post. I don't buy the kids argument too. Mariah always said that after Roc and Monroe there will be no more children. So there must be something else. And yes, a real partner would be better than just an admirer.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 17:12)


this is a reply to message		104,682

We need an uptempo song (104,686) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Cool response from Adele. I like her even more that she doesn't feel the need to do a trend for some kids. I get sick if I just hear the word Tik Tok. Lol. I hope Mariah will do her thing without that stupid app too. Good music is needed, nothing more.

The best thing about a certain age and mature is that you don't have to follow all stupid trends. A grown-up is above those things.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 15:54)


this is a reply to message		104,680

Tanaka (104,685) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I agree with the ideally she should date someone closer to her age and some who is on the same or similar level of success as her. If Dwayne Johnson wasn't married haha he would be my top pick for Mariah. Dude is successful, good looking, her age range and adores Mariah.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 15:37)


this is a reply to message		104,682

Tanaka (104,684) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

The "she used him as a walking aide" took me out haha. Well I guess we can all sit and speculate but I wish them both the best. Hope Nick doesn't try to weasel his way in.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 15:34)


this is a reply to message		104,681

We need an uptempo song (104,683) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I think we underestimate how much Mariah really cares about chart success. She definitely is chart hungry and that is evident from most of her interviews where she is talking about how many #1's she has had (and rightfully so). She's also hopping on TikTok trends not just herself but also with Kardashians so Adele's view on TikTok doesn't apply to her. Also when I suggested for her to use TikTok I didn't mean that should be her focus I meant she should do anything and everything necessary to get the song to #1. Exhibit A Taylor Swift releasing a gazillion remixes to get 1 week at #1.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 15:32)


this is a reply to message		104,680

Tanaka (104,682) by Anonymous from United States

Moving forward, I think Mariah needs to date people closer to her own age and who don't give off the "fanboy" vibes. This is the second time that a relationship with someone significantly younger than her hasn't worked out. Nick and Tanaka both always came off as very adolescent and starstruck about Mariah. Mariah needs someone to be an equal partner, not a fawning admirer. I'm not sure she would like a partner like that, but it's what we all need.

It wasn't realistic for Tanaka to expect to have children with someone who is divorced with two pre-teen children in her early to mid 50s. They should have ended the relationship a while ago if that was an expectation. Tanaka is also 40 years old himself. I'm not sure I buy the "he wants kids" argument.

Maybe Mariah just got bored?
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 14:01)


this is a reply to message		104,673

Tanaka (104,681) by Edward from USA

She didn't hide it, but she never acknowledged it either. He was clearly into her and she probably loved having a good/sane man by her side for a change. A man like Tanaka would eventually want something deeper than playing house but Mariah wasn't into him like. He was always like a walking aide for her, at least that's the way we saw him all the time. He says they parted ways amicably which implies there wasn't a huge fight or any shady situation going on. I wish him well.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 11:58)


this is a reply to message		104,677

We need an uptempo song (104,680) by Will from England

To that I say look up Adele's response to the record company suggesting she should do a song for the TikTok audience. Mariah's older songs go viral on that app without pandering to them, so I don't think this is something she should focus on. She's happier maing music that she likes/wants to make, and if it goes viral, so be it.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 11:55)


this is a reply to message		104,672

Tanaka (104,679) by Bobby A from United States

To everyone on the board and Eric, I apologize for my ignorant comments. I was out of line. Sometimes I am too analytical and I forget about the broader audience on the board. Please forgive me and don't hold it against me going into 2024.

(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 10:53)


this is a reply to message		104,675

Tanaka (104,678) by Zachariah from Croatia

Her sadness during some performances is understandable since they obviously broke up. We can all speculate the reason but I think maybe the age difference was just too much to ignore. And I don't mean the looks because she is an absolutely gorgeous woman who looks like she is in her late 30's, but I think it was more that she just wants different things than him. Or maybe he felt too young to still settle and wants to explore more of his life and what it has to offer.

Comment that "no straight man is going to stay with a woman who won't give him a child" is such a disappointment to read, not to mention ignorant and misogynistic. Shameful.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 09:55)

Tanaka (104,677) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

While it's true Mariah never made any statements about their relation I don't think she hid it. She had posted cute couple photos of themselves together a lot on social media including Valentine's Day and other romantic stuff. So she never hid it. It could be that after 7 years together the relationship ran its course and they decided to split due to wanting different things in life.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 01:46)


this is a reply to message		104,676

Tanaka (104,676) by Edward from USA

I don't think it has anything to do with kids. Probably he proposed to Mariah and she said no. We all deep down knew that relationship wasn't going anywhere. During their 8-year relationship, Mariah never acknowledged having a relationship with him, not even once. If I were him, I would've exited left many years ago. After three year, if there's not any kind of commitment, one should keep it moving. I think that's what he did.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 01:34)


this is a reply to message		104,675

Tanaka (104,675) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands

"No straight man is going to stay with a woman who has no desire to give him any children."

This is the most stupid thing I've read in a long time. And that also includes messages from Andrew.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 00:54)


this is a reply to message		104,674

Tanaka (104,674) by Bobby A from United States

I heard last week on a Top 40 radio morning talk show that they split because he wanted kids and MC didn't. I guess he told someone and it was leaked to the media. We got the statement today after the concerts ended probably at MC's request. I said years ago that there was going to be pressure on Tanaka to give his mother some grandchildren. No straight man is going to stay with a woman who has no desire to give him any children. That is the reason Sofia Vargara and Joe Manganiello divorced.
(Wednesday 27 December 2023; 00:15)


this is a reply to message		104,673

Tanaka (104,673) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Bryan released a statement confirming what we've all probably already knew at this point that they broke up. This was one of her longest relationship and even though at first I didn't ship them (I thought it was Stella's influence and also that Mariah was in a vulnerable state and needed that confidence boost of dating someone hot and young) but over the years they seemed really happy. I never saw Bryan try to use his relation with Mariah to be more relevant/famous. Their relation seemed quite strong because Stella tried to break them up but eventually got fired. The breakup probably happened earlier in the year because Mariah was saying last Christmas was a very bad time for her. Rumor is that they separated because Bryan wanted a family but Mariah didn't (and I don't blame her, her pregnancy was difficult and I'm sure her priorities are different as she already has 2 kids).
(Tuesday 26 December 2023; 22:59)

MORE MESSAGES