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Glitter (114,764) by Bobby A from United States

I don't think MC will disappoint us based upon her Loverboy video she posted today. She has really been promoting the Glitter25 anniversary. I feel that is why her Spotify numbers have increased during these past two months and because of DWTS as well. I anticipate huge chart positions and sales numbers for individual songs and the Glitter album starting Friday. In the video, she looks 35 years old and like a model in the video. Does MC [wear] hair extensions?

(Sunday 25 October 2026; 21:50)


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Mariah Carey: why I miss the artist she used to be (114,763) by karel from belgie

I was a Mariah Carey fan for what many would call the "Classic Mariah" era. When I think of Mariah Carey, I don't immediately think of Christmas. I don't think of tabloid headlines. I don't think of viral memes, diva moments, or the annual return of All I Want for Christmas Is You. I think of Hero. I think of Dreamlover. I think of Fantasy. I think of Always Be My Baby. I think of Anytime You Need a Friend. Even the B-sides or the rarities. Those songs represent the Mariah Carey I fell in love with as an artist. Not because they were perfect, but because they reflected a rare combination of talent, authenticity, elegance, and accessibility. Looking back, one of the most remarkable things about Mariah's early career was how naturally everything seemed to fit together. The voice was extraordinary, but it never felt like she needed to constantly remind people of that fact. The image was attractive, but it never felt like the image was the product. People often talk about how Tommy Mottola supposedly prevented Mariah from expressing her sexuality. I have always felt that discussion misses an important point. Mariah had already proven she could be sexy. The difference was that she was also classy. Look at Dreamlover. She spends much of the video wearing a plaid flannel shirt and denim shorts. It sounds incredibly ordinary on paper, yet she radiates charm and confidence. Look at Always Be My Baby. To this day, I consider it one of the most effortlessly attractive music videos ever made. She is barefoot on a tire swing above a pond, running her fingers through the water, wearing fitted jeans and a casually unbuttoned blue shirt. There is nothing provocative about it, yet everything about it feels authentic and appealing. That was Mariah's gift. She never needed to try too hard. Even songs like Fantasy, Anytime You Need a Friend, I Still Believe, and All I Want for Christmas Is You projected the same energy. These were upbeat, positive, feel-good songs, but they were never cheap. She looked beautiful without looking manufactured. Attractive without appearing desperate for attention. Most importantly, the music remained the focus. Then something changed. I understand why many fans celebrate Mariah's post-1997 liberation. I understand why people see it as her finally taking control of her own image and career. There is certainly truth in that. But as someone who loved Classic Mariah, I can't help feeling that something valuable was lost in the process. For me, Loverboy was the turning point. Ironically, I actually like the original Firecracker version. It is festive, upbeat, and feel-good track from that period. The remix, however, represents much of what started to frustrate me. Too many guest artists. Too much focus on attitude. Too much emphasis on creating a trend rather than creating a timeless record. Even lyrically, it felt like a step backwards. Compare Loverboy to Hero. Compare it to Always Be My Baby. Compare it to Anytime You Need a Friend. The difference is impossible to ignore. The songs that once balanced commercial appeal with emotional depth were increasingly replaced by music that felt more disposable. The image evolved as well. Again, my criticism has never been that Mariah became sexier. She had always been sexy. My criticism is that the elegance gradually disappeared. The Mariah who once stood performing Hero in a simple black dress increasingly gave way to an image that felt less timeless and more tied to the excesses of its era. Whether that was bandanas, ultra-revealing outfits, or increasingly image-driven videos, I found myself paying more attention to the presentation and less to the music. And I don't believe I was alone. One uncomfortable truth that many fans refuse to acknowledge is that a significant number of casual listeners gradually developed a negative perception of Mariah during those years. Not because of her talent, but because the image often overshadowed it. As a result, one of the most gifted vocalists of her generation was increasingly judged through a lens that had very little to do with her actual abilities. Then came 2005. And to her immense credit, Mariah delivered one of the greatest comeback albums in pop history. The Emancipation of Mimi reminded the world that she was still capable of great songs. The lyrics improved. The songwriting improved. The balance between glamour and artistry improved. For a moment, it felt as though she had rediscovered part of what made her special. But even then, I never felt that the effortless elegance of the early years fully returned. At the same time, her voice was beginning to change. That is not a criticism. Every singer ages. The problem was that the conversation increasingly shifted from celebrating her voice to questioning it. Live performances became less consistent. The woman who once seemed capable of anything vocally now appeared to be in an ongoing battle with the expectations created by her own legendary standards. I remained a fan for many years. But somewhere around 2016, I realised something uncomfortable. I was no longer a fan of the current Mariah Carey. I was a fan of the Mariah Carey I remembered. The artist I admired was the one who recorded Hero. The one who sang Anytime You Need a Friend. The one who created the magical optimism of Fantasy and the emotional maturity of Always Be My Baby. Today, what saddens me most is not that Mariah Carey changed. Every artist changes. What saddens me is how much of her legacy has been reduced. Every December, the world celebrates All I Want for Christmas Is You. It is an incredible achievement and one she absolutely deserves. But I sometimes wonder whether newer generations realize who she was before that song became a cultural phenomenon. Mariah Carey should not primarily be remembered as "the Christmas lady." She should be remembered as one of the greatest vocalists in popular music history. She should be remembered for redefining vocal standards in pop music. She should be remembered for Vision of Love, Hero, Fantasy, Dreamlover, Always Be My Baby, Anytime You Need a Friend, and dozens of other songs that showcased extraordinary talent, songwriting, and emotional intelligence. Perhaps that is why I still revisit the Classic Mariah era so often. Not because I am trapped in nostalgia. But because that era reminds me of an artist who achieved something extraordinarily difficult: she made elegance seem effortless, sexiness seem natural, and greatness seem completely normal. And for a while, nobody did it better.
(Sunday 25 October 2026; 20:30)

Glitter (114,762) by Edward from USA

I'm not setting my expectations too high. When artists talk about outtakes, they usually mean different versions of songs we already know. I was hoping we'd get some completely new songs, but I'm not holding my breath. But let's see what we get.
(Sunday 25 October 2026; 19:46)


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Vanity project: Mimi's mashups (114,761) by John from USA

It's time for Mariah to pick up her phone, and call on a bunch of other artists old and new. Time to find songs with compatible themes, chord progression, and beats, and mash them up. Maybe in the process, some rewriting to unify the songs in a perfect mash up, or re-sing some phrases and add combined voices in a duet. I don't know if anything like this has ever been done before, but if someone can do it, Mariah (the old driven one, at least) could do it.
(Sunday 25 October 2026; 18:45)

Milan, Italy videos (114,760) by Bobby A from United States

Actually, the Milan Fashion Week was September 22-28. MC's selfie was posted on October 7th.

(Sunday 25 October 2026; 17:56)


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Milan, Italy videos (114,759) by nancy from Switzerland

I guess Mariah was not in Milan for surgery, neither vocal coaching. The world Vogue fashion event took place in Milan around this time. Many artists performed there. Maybe she was just there to see the Caltwalk and meet designers like Donatella Versace. She combined the trip with art this time. J.Lo was also at the World vogue. I am pretty sure they still don't know each other.

(Sunday 25 October 2026; 11:00)


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Glitter (114,758) by Bobby A from United States

Tracks 7-15 have to be earth shattering based upon my analysis MC's voice message yesterday. She was told not to give away too much as to what they have in store for Glitter25. I guess UMG doesn't want certain songs to leak or Youtubers to post their own fake AI songs or vocal takes before October 30. Plus, they might have secured a Spotify promotional plan or other physical variants could be on the way too. I think this wait has been longer than waiting for The Rairities tracklist. Lol.

(Sunday 25 October 2026; 09:38)


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HFIA (114,757) by D from United States

Maybe you�re right.
(Sunday 25 October 2026; 08:18)


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Milan, Italy videos (114,756) by TJ from Norway

Or maybe The Last Supper is her way to say, I'm done.
(Sunday 25 October 2026; 07:21)


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Article: Mariah Carey teases unearthed vocal takes (114,755) by Lainsky from Philippines

Again, let's all hope that at least some of those unearthed vocal takes are new tracks.
(Sunday 25 October 2026; 06:47)

Glitter (114,754) by Lainsky from Philippines

Basically, we already have half of the list, while the other half has been released. So, yes, let's hope there are a few unknown, unreleased tracks.
(Sunday 25 October 2026; 06:45)


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Glitter (114,753) by TJ from Norway

They are making the songs as we speak.

(Sunday 25 October 2026; 06:37)


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Milan, Italy videos (114,752) by Bobby A from United States

Is it just me thinking that MC's recent social media video standing in front of the Last Supper painting was her giving the Lambs a sign that she was in Milan for vocal surgery or vocal coaching. Her picture was very peculiar and unlike MC to do. I say this because her voice message today about unearthed Glitter 25 vocal takes are on the way revealed a very different sounding MC. Her speaking voice to me sounded more huskier in tone and timbre. I am just praying this is true because we all know how much she wants her vocal abilities to return. Plus, MC never sounds the same from one album to the next one. Also, I find it odd that she is only doing three Europe Christmas shows this year. It is like she wants to save her voice for recording MC17.

(Sunday 25 October 2026; 00:55)

HFIA (114,751) by Bobby A from United States

You're right. I guess the disagreement that Larry Jackson and MC had was about releasing a deluxe edition for an album that sold poorly. Hopefully, MC17 will be MC's second comeback album. I know The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, and others brought in during the final months of recording will deliver some hits next year for MC. The trajectory of MC17 is destined to be better than HFIA. I just feel it. We all know MC17 will be her last chance for a Hot 100 Top 10 hit.

(Saturday 24 October 2026; 21:21)


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Glitter (114,750) by Jamie from UK

So the first 6 tracks from disc 2 have been revealed.
1. Out Here On My Own
2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley)
3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version)
4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix)
5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan)
6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix)

I hope there are more unknown tracks apart from the new mixes. I already had all those songs so I'm hoping for some surprises. I don't get why they don't just release all the track list at once
(Saturday 24 October 2026; 20:47)

HFIA (114,749) by Edward from USA

That sounds good on paper, but we're talking about Mariah Carey here. An ultra wealthy superstar using college kids for cheap labor under the guise of giving them an "opportunity" would be a PR nightmare. People would drag her mercilessly for making millions while paying students pennies. Public opinion would have her heading straight to the guillotine.

Believe me, if Mariah genuinely thought throwing another million or two into a project would make a difference, she would find the money and invest it herself. She's done it before. The issue is that at some point, you have to look at the numbers and decide whether the investment is actually worth it. You can't keep throwing money at a project indefinitely just because you're hoping it'll eventually pay off.

(Saturday 24 October 2026; 20:11)


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More thoughts about this (114,748) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Bambi vibe. I love it.

"Early Mariah had a combination of innocence, vulnerability, sweetness, and quiet sensuality. She looked doe-eyed in interviews, then she'd sing those impossible notes like it was easy. Like a goddess."

Absolutely, she was simply the best. That combination made her so special and loveable. Alfter Glitter it went too much into the diva direction. But that's just my personal view. I always loved the more natural Mariah.

I have to google the woman you mentioned for playing Mariah, I've never heard of her. I have a feeling there won't be a bio-pic about MC, not so soon.
(Saturday 24 October 2026; 14:17)


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More thoughts about this (114,747) by Chicago Lamb from USA

Absolutely I do not want to hear anyone's voice but Mariah's in a biopic. They must use the album and or live/outtake tracks.

(Saturday 24 October 2026; 13:55)


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HFIA (114,746) by D from United States

A lot of times we pay for experience and skill, and that is valuable. But sometimes we can find people who have natural talent who won't charge a fortune because they're just getting started. A lot of the expensive music video producers charge a small fortune because they've already made it and have to maintain their expensive lifestyles. I'm not saying they're not worth it. These days, you pretty much need to be independently wealthy to even try to be any kind of artist. The equipment used to make good art is not cheap.

When I was young, I used to play the flute, and I had to stop because we couldn't afford to rent it anymore. I'm not saying I was ever going to be a famous flutist, but it was a hobby I enjoyed. It makes me wonder about the kids who actually do have natural talent that never gets the chance to grow and develop.

To be able to afford another video, they could go to an art school and ask the professor if there are any promising students. They could let them borrow equipment, have them come up with a concept, and make a rough demo. Whoever wins gets to make a low-budget video. The top candidates could win a $1,000 cash prize, and the winner could get more. It still wouldn't cost nearly as much as hiring a more established and experienced artist. I'm not even thinking top-tier schools, either. I'm thinking community colleges. That would be life-changing money for some people. They could invest it into buying equipment that would support and nurture their talent.

I know experience and skill do matter, and a lot of times that's what we pay for. But there are rare gems who are naturally gifted. We've all witnessed them. We're in a timeline where money can't be our main focus right now. She has made a lot of money off the people and could use this as an opportunity to give back.
(Saturday 24 October 2026; 03:07)


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More thoughts about this (114,745) by D from United States

Whoever gets chosen to play Mariah in a movie would have to lip-sync. No one should even attempt to sing like Mariah. The reason I like Victoria Justice is because her cheekbones remind me of her, and she has that Bambi vibe Mariah had from her debut album up until Glitter. After that, the glamorous persona (Ginger) came out, and we never saw the girl-next-door again.

Early Mariah had a combination of innocence, vulnerability, sweetness, and quiet sensuality. She looked doe-eyed in interviews, then she'd sing those impossible notes like it was easy. Like a Goddess.

Whoever plays her would have to nail Mariah's mannerisms: the shy little smiles, the way she laughs when she's being cheeky, the hand gestures, and her slightly awkward, girlish humor. The voice can be dubbed, but the personality has to feel real. Who do you guys think could play her?

Also, Keke Palmer could play Whitney in the MC biopic. She captures her essence. I've read other people say Keke should play Whitney in a biopic about Whitney but I think she could play Whitney in Mariah's biopic too.
(Friday 23 October 2026; 15:57)


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HFIA (114,744) by Edward from USA

And where was all that money supposed to come from, Mariah's personal bank account? You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless pit and expect it to fill up, would you?

I think the promotional campaign leading up to "HFIA" was great. Mariah was everywhere, and there was clearly an effort to generate interest in the album. Unfortunately, the debut numbers didn't justify continuing to pour more money into a project that was out of the Hot 100 in its second week. At the end of the day, it is business, not charity.

A fecent music video, radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement all sound great in theory, but who exactly was going to pay for all of that, and would the investment have actually translated into sales or streams?

As fans, it's easy for us to come up with ideas after the fact when we're not the ones footing the bill.
(Friday 23 October 2026; 14:55)


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HFIA (114,743) by Bobby A from United States

Gamma could have promoted Sugar Sweet more after MC was in the kitchen posing as Betty Crocker. Sugar Sweet needed a great video, a iHeart radio every hour radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement. A smart move could have been to tie the Sugar Sweet video to part two of the #Beautiful video with some acting and a live party performance.

(Friday 23 October 2026; 08:43)


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HFIA (114,742) by D from United States

They could have at least given us something to commemorate the moment, though. Not all music videos need to be high-budget productions. She probably spends more on a birthday party than what a low-budget music video would cost. In fact, she could have just filmed her birthday party and turned it into a music video. She could have even had her kids shoot some footage from an "icon's kids" point of view, like when Cathy and Christopher used to spy on their mom's extravagant parties in Flowers in the Attic. It sounded fabulous, and I was just reading about it in a book.

On that note, Sugar Sweet needed to go harder. It needs more bass. Can we get a remix? Can we get Wyclef Jean on the line? Ask him to make it sound more like Ghetto Superstar? I want my car to rattle.
(Friday 23 October 2026; 06:09)


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Biopic (114,741) by D from United States

If there were a biopic about Mariah, I think Victoria Justice could do her justice. She's stunning, and I'm surprised she didn't become more famous. She's one of those people I never get tired of looking at when she's on the screen. Her speaking voice isn't as beautiful as Mariah's, not that it's unpleasant. Mariah's speaking voice is celestial.
(Friday 23 October 2026; 01:48)

Last Meals Show (114,740) by D from United States

I've been catching up on shows this past month, and I came across a YouTube channel called Mythical Kitchen. Celebrities come on and have their favorite meals prepared for them - the meals they would choose for their last day on Earth. I've watched several episodes now, and I've loved every one.

The host is gracious and asks great questions. It feels like you're just hanging out with friends. Nothing feels uncomfortable or intrusive. I'd love to see Mariah on this show.

After watching these long-form episodes, I feel like I know the guests better, but the episodes never feel too long. Some of these people I'd never even heard of before, but by the end, I found myself wanting to invest more time in getting to know them. I like the host just as much as I like Keke Palmer as a host. They're both naturals.

YouTube has some of the best shows out there right now, and it's one of the few platforms I feel is actually worth subscribing to. I only subscribe to YouTube and Prime. YouTube is also the only social media platform I feel is worth my time right now.

The thing about Mariah's interviews is that they've been boring lately because she gets asked the same questions over and over, even on good shows where the interviewer usually asks more interesting questions. I suspect they're given an approved list of questions. What I think they should do is let Chef Josh ask the questions he genuinely wants to ask, but maybe send them to her beforehand so she has time to think about her responses. That way, we might get to hear something new and have a more meaningful conversation.
(Friday 23 October 2026; 01:31)

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