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Andrew (110,080) by Edward from USA I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but based on my personal interactions with Andrew, I honestly think he's a good guy. Like anyone else, he was probably just going through something at the time. He's left the board a few times before, but I get the feeling this time it might be for good. With that being said, I don't think Eric would stop him from coming back, as long as he sticks to the rules. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:47) this is a reply to message 110,078

Jimmy Kimmel (110,078) by Dove from United States Oh yeah. I was wondering what happened to Andrew Gold. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:14)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,079) by Edward from USA Jamie, I've wondered the same thing. Mariah used to be so grounded, with this effortless innocence. She was sexy without even trying, and that voice was just next level. That combo is what made her so special. It's sad, but at least we have her amazing back catalog to fall back on. I'm really hoping "Here For It All" has at least one huge power ballad. I kind of feel like this might be her last album. With how the voice has been and how long she takes between projects, I'm not sure what she'll sound like in another five years. Hopefully she goes out with a bang, a critically acclaimed album and maybe a couple of Grammys to top it off. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:40) this is a reply to message 110,075

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,075) by Jamie from UK Whilst I love that Mariah is still putting out music I can't help but wonder what went wrong for Mariah. I've just heard Without You on an Instagram post which to me is the pinnacle of Mariah in 1993, you couldn't get much better than that. To now her latest single Sugar Sweet (which I don't mind) but let's be honest she can barely sing this tune and it isn't very taxing on the voice as a were her earlier hits. When I hear old school Mariah I can't help but feel sad at where we are now. A complete transformation of personality and a huge degrading of vocals. What happened? Was it self inflicted or is it just natural wear and tear of a once untouchable voice. I would love to rewind to 1993 when her career took off internationally and just remind her to stay grounded and focus on what's important. I've said this multiple times but I just don't get how we went from Mariah to MC it's such a contrast of personalities. Her early cross over stuff was cool but as I've said countless times she took it too far and I think the partying etc took a toll on her vocals and ate away at her wholesomeness. She might say and pretend that she's always been hood but I remember those early days and there was no pretence, just a natural girl living her best life. Yes we all change but we're still recognisable, I think Mariah took it too far and now she doesn't even recognise herself. Her appearance last night on Jimmy Kimmel is a far cry from who she once was, I would love to sit 1993 Mariah down and show her 2025 Mariah. I don't even think she would relate to that. I'm speaking from the heart and probably don't understand the ins and outs of the celebrity lifestyle and how it affects you both physically and mentally. But part of me wants to understand what went wrong and what happened to Mariah and why she's so affected now and her voice has taken such a turn. It's great she's still giving us music but vocally and especially personality she's a far cry from what she was. I don't even think Mariah knows herself anymore she's that affected. I reminisce of her dancing on the beach with "to be around you" playing out to her now barely able to focus or speak and can't but help to want to say to her it's ok to be Mariah again. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:14)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,078) by Dove from United States Oh yeah. I was wondering what happened to Andrew Gold. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:14) this is a reply to message 110,074

Jimmy Kimmel (110,074) by Edward from USA Bobby A, that was a different person from the UK. It's been nearly two years since Andy last posted here. I think he was dealing with some personal stuff. I hope he's ok wherever he is. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:13)

In love with Sugar Sweet (110,077) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Since I heard the snippet and the full song didn't disappoint. I do hope she's got an MC only version with a second verse because how is she gonna perform it when she's on stage without Kehlani and Sheseea? They have a lot of real estate in the song. It's a certifiable bop, much more than Type. She's using her comfort zone for the more "poppy" songs now GTFO vocal texture just like on Type. I predict a top 20 BB and depending on how the album performs, even higher. I like that it's an all female collab. Her lyrics, I am marinating on right now. One line gave ne pause but I'm used to Mariah's trolling so it could mean nothing. TikTok is gonna eat this up (Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:52)

Mariah pairs leopard print slipdress with throwback hair (110,076) by Bobby A from United States MC is in love. I have to admit that the lyrics from Sugar Sweet suggest that they are about someone very special in her life. I guess when we when hear their duet, we will know extent of their relationship. I don't think MC has ever used "baby" so many times in her lyrics. It seems like she wants the ring to get married again. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:21) this is a reply to message 110,070

Mariah pairs leopard print slipdress with throwback hair (110,070) by Lambi from USA I agree I think the hairstylist and make up artist did good. Just the styling was a bit of a mismatch. There shouldn't have been any straps on the clavicles. Because it became straps + her ginormous necklace + crazy amount of hair + overly done boobs. It was way too much. Should've removed straps, add some sort of lace material to hover her boobs, put the hair completely on the back (or maybe just one side) then a more subtle necklace piece to completely accentuate and feature her neck and clavicle area. This would've been be a more polished, clean look. I noticed Mariah sports these extra "slutty" looks when she's in peak romance. She quite literally wore lingerie on Ellen in 2009, just a year after getting married to Nick. (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:25)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,075) by Jamie from UK Whilst I love that Mariah is still putting out music I can't help but wonder what went wrong for Mariah. I've just heard Without You on an Instagram post which to me is the pinnacle of Mariah in 1993, you couldn't get much better than that. To now her latest single Sugar Sweet (which I don't mind) but let's be honest she can barely sing this tune and it isn't very taxing on the voice as a were her earlier hits. When I hear old school Mariah I can't help but feel sad at where we are now. A complete transformation of personality and a huge degrading of vocals. What happened? Was it self inflicted or is it just natural wear and tear of a once untouchable voice. I would love to rewind to 1993 when her career took off internationally and just remind her to stay grounded and focus on what's important. I've said this multiple times but I just don't get how we went from Mariah to MC it's such a contrast of personalities. Her early cross over stuff was cool but as I've said countless times she took it too far and I think the partying etc took a toll on her vocals and ate away at her wholesomeness. She might say and pretend that she's always been hood but I remember those early days and there was no pretence, just a natural girl living her best life. Yes we all change but we're still recognisable, I think Mariah took it too far and now she doesn't even recognise herself. Her appearance last night on Jimmy Kimmel is a far cry from who she once was, I would love to sit 1993 Mariah down and show her 2025 Mariah. I don't even think she would relate to that. I'm speaking from the heart and probably don't understand the ins and outs of the celebrity lifestyle and how it affects you both physically and mentally. But part of me wants to understand what went wrong and what happened to Mariah and why she's so affected now and her voice has taken such a turn. It's great she's still giving us music but vocally and especially personality she's a far cry from what she was. I don't even think Mariah knows herself anymore she's that affected. I reminisce of her dancing on the beach with "to be around you" playing out to her now barely able to focus or speak and can't but help to want to say to her it's ok to be Mariah again. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:14)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,074) by Edward from USA Bobby A, that was a different person from the UK. It's been nearly two years since Andy last posted here. I think he was dealing with some personal stuff. I hope he's ok wherever he is. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:13) this is a reply to message 110,071

Jimmy Kimmel (110,071) by Bobby A from United States No, I saw him post something in the spring. He did say something nice. Andrew and I had a love and hate history that some of the newbies don't know anything about. I can laugh about it now, but that time was constant reprimanding that I wanted to leave the board. He just didn't like my ecentric personality. Lol. (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:28)

Sugar Sweet (110,073) by Lara from Middle East I went back to YouTube, I lean towards "Stay long love you" when she sings "would you mind". (Friday 25 July 2025; 23:18) this is a reply to message 110,062

Sugar Sweet (110,062) by Haiji from United States Lara, I think the "I hope that you don't mind" part, to me, sounds similar in tone and cadence to Inseparable from Memoirs, "Got photos of us, on my refrigerator" part. Is that what you are hearing as well? (Friday 25 July 2025; 18:25)

Mariah's charting power (110,072) by Jamie from UK It's been number 2 on UK iTunes. (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:31) this is a reply to message 110,060

Mariah's charting power (110,060) by Bobby A from United States Based upon the #5 charting postion of Sugar Sweet on iTunes today and Type Dangerous still rising on the radio airplay charts, I feel Here For It All is going to do very well during the first sales week. And we still haven't received the full tracklisting with features and full writing credits. I feel some writers were deliberately left off the Apple songwriters credits list that we saw to keep their feature status a secret. (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:50)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,071) by Bobby A from United States No, I saw him post something in the spring. He did say something nice. Andrew and I had a love and hate history that some of the newbies don't know anything about. I can laugh about it now, but that time was constant reprimanding that I wanted to leave the board. He just didn't like my ecentric personality. Lol. (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:28) this is a reply to message 110,069

Jimmy Kimmel (110,069) by Chicago Lamb from USA Wow, has Andrew hacked webmaster's account? (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:02)

Mariah pairs leopard print slipdress with throwback hair (110,070) by Lambi from USA I agree I think the hairstylist and make up artist did good. Just the styling was a bit of a mismatch. There shouldn't have been any straps on the clavicles. Because it became straps + her ginormous necklace + crazy amount of hair + overly done boobs. It was way too much. Should've removed straps, add some sort of lace material to hover her boobs, put the hair completely on the back (or maybe just one side) then a more subtle necklace piece to completely accentuate and feature her neck and clavicle area. This would've been be a more polished, clean look. I noticed Mariah sports these extra "slutty" looks when she's in peak romance. She quite literally wore lingerie on Ellen in 2009, just a year after getting married to Nick. (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:25) this is a reply to message 110,050

Mariah pairs leopard print slipdress with throwback hair (110,050) by Dove from United States She seemed more laid back and "present" last night on Jimmy Kimmel. I don't know that host, but she seemed starstruck, and honestly I can't blame her. I would have been too. Mariah didn't seem bothered by the comments about her breasts so I won't be bothered either. It's not like Britney Spears at 17 being asked about her breasts. Not the best thing to bring up in an interview but Mariah is a grown up and they're hard not to notice. (Honestly, it's the first thing I noticed.) Sidenote: it reminded me of the Mexican music icon Juan Gabriel. Interviewers would ask him about his sexuality and he would respond, "Lo que se ve no se pregunta". (What is seen does not need to be asked.) Anyway, I think Mariah looked really pretty. Her face looked really pretty and her body was on point. Her tan was on point. Her hair looked nice. The dress is not my favorite but I don't hate it either. Since it's more naked at the top I liked that it was longer. I love that silhouette on her. I don't love the animal print but that's just me. Apparently that's the trend again. (The Pamela Anderson/Fran Drescher in The Nanny vibes.) My niece is starting high school this year so I took her to get her hair cut and eyebrows threaded. I've been going to this eyebrow threader for over ten years and she's very good and I trust her. I waited in the waiting area and let my niece go back there by herself. I was so surprised when she came back out with super thin (Christina Aguilera in the Dirrty video) eyebrows. I told her the whole reason I took her there was so that she wouldn't over-pluck them like I did when I was her age. I told her if she keeps plucking them that thin, over time they won't grow back the same. She said, "Yours did." (But they didn't. I had to get the soft tap powder brows to fill in the sparse spots.) Anyway, she didn't care what I had to say and told me, "I think I can maintain the thin-brow life." So yeah. The early 90's slightly porno look is making a comeback. I think we all want MC to go back to the girl-next-door we initially fell in love with. But she's been Ginger for a long time now. Mary Ann is gone. (Friday 25 July 2025; 15:50)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,069) by Chicago Lamb from USA Wow, has Andrew hacked webmaster's account? (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:02) this is a reply to message 110,040

Jimmy Kimmel (110,040) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I don't want to be rude, but with her breasts popping out she looked like a hooker. (Friday 25 July 2025; 13:04)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,068) by Lambi from USA Interviewer is the same as mold Ellen and Rosie but you can tell she's just starting out in late night. She's got more of podcast interview vibe honestly and she's lowkey awkward. But to be fair, we never really get anything in-depth music wise with these mainstream late night shows. Mariah may just have to book another Genius interview because that was the most journalism someone did for her catalogue. It was done by a real lamb. (Friday 25 July 2025; 21:59) this is a reply to message 110,043

Jimmy Kimmel (110,043) by Bobby A from United States I wanted Jimmy to show up and take over. I felt bad for MC when she was really being overly flirtatious at the beginning of the interview. MC became very uncomfortable in the middle of the interview when she kept flirting with MC. Jimmy would have shown some class. (Friday 25 July 2025; 13:17)

I wonder what Mariah Carey smells like (110,067) by Dove from United States Does anyone know? Several people have said she smells really good. I really like the vibe she's bringing to the interviews I've watched today. It's like the open, happy Mariah is back. It endears me to "Ginger" a bit more. (Friday 25 July 2025; 21:30)

S&S (110,066) by Tijl from Belgium Much anticipation yet... I do not feel it. It's a cute song but with little to none personality. Sorry, but as far in the traject of HFIA I perceive it as underwhelming. (Friday 25 July 2025; 21:04)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,065) by Bill from the UK Had to give up on the interview halfway through. Host and Mariah were both boring. (Friday 25 July 2025; 20:19) this is a reply to message 110,051

Jimmy Kimmel (110,051) by Lighty from China Not familiar with the interviewer lady but she kinda gave me a Rosie vibe, but a discount version of Rosie if you know what I mean. Mariah seems to be much more lively and responsive than in her other recent interviews, which is a good thing. Dress is not bad but I think they could've done better with the whole styling but hey, it is what it is. (Friday 25 July 2025; 16:06)

Sugar Sweet (110,064) by ADAM from USA I woke up this AM and before I hit play on Spotify, remembered what this long lost feeling was again - new MC music. It took me back to the 96' when I first discovered MC and would wait in anticipation for the new single, remix or visuals. She was so creative and unstoppable. Today was a good day. I wanted to give credit where it's due, she is finally creating music that's within her range/current voice. She's internalized what we've all been saying for many years and is working with what she has. It's a bitter pill to accept, but I say it with much love and grace. I feel this album will be like Caution and E=MC2. I love Sugar Sweet and am so excited she's on the Afro Beat Caribbean dance track trend. I was begging for this moment from when she did the Unforgettable Remix several years ago. It's such a bop and I still enjoy hearing her vocals in the range she has. I love her instrument and honestly how it changes every few years - it's such an interesting case study in the larger picture for vocalists. Like someone else said earlier, no longer wishing for #1s, just glad she's charting but most importantly making music again. I did like her energy and look for for Jimmy Kimmel - sad he wasn't there and found the guest host cringe AF and flat. (Friday 25 July 2025; 19:50)

Article: Mariah pairs leopard print slipdress with throwback hair (110,063) by Jamie from UK This picture sums up my thoughts on that appearance last night, $5 hooker. Who the hell styles her. She has worn some lovely stuff recently but this look is not fly. Sack the stylist. (Friday 25 July 2025; 19:47)

Sugar Sweet (110,062) by Haiji from United States Lara, I think the "I hope that you don't mind" part, to me, sounds similar in tone and cadence to Inseparable from Memoirs, "Got photos of us, on my refrigerator" part. Is that what you are hearing as well? (Friday 25 July 2025; 18:25) this is a reply to message 110,021

Sugar Sweet (110,021) by Lara from Middle East It's light, neat and sweet. Like a summer hit. Touch My Body vibes. I love that the lyrics are easily relatable. Their voices blend very well. "I hope that you don't mind" part reminds me of a song on Caution but I can't figure out which one (maybe because it's 7 am). I hope that song will get recognition. (Friday 25 July 2025; 06:38)

Here For It All (110,061) by Stacey from USA I was thinking of a time where I was facing a lot of personal struggles. During those moments, I went to see MC on the final night of the CB tour. I sat 15 rows back and she sang CTTA. Before that night, the song was just a song to me. I had never felt a connection to the song. But afterwards, as with Looking In, CTTA became an anthem to me. Go listen to it today. Oh, they, they can do anything they want to you If you let them in, but they won't ever win If you cling to your pride and just push them aside See, I, I have learned there's an inner peace I own Something in my soul that they cannot possess So I won't be afraid and the darkness will fade 'Cause there's There's a light in me That shines brightly Yes, they can try But they can't take that away from me (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:51) this is a reply to message 110,026

Here For It All (110,026) by Stacey from USA I am here for TEOM. I wasn't a huge fan of ILT at first. It took time for the song to grow on me. It's a special occasion Mimi's emancipation A cause for celebration I ain't gonna let nobody's drama bother me Cause it's my night No stress, no fights I'm leavin' it all behind No tears, no time to cry Just making the most of life (Friday 25 July 2025; 08:06)

Mariah's charting power (110,060) by Bobby A from United States Based upon the #5 charting postion of Sugar Sweet on iTunes today and Type Dangerous still rising on the radio airplay charts, I feel Here For It All is going to do very well during the first sales week. And we still haven't received the full tracklisting with features and full writing credits. I feel some writers were deliberately left off the Apple songwriters credits list that we saw to keep their feature status a secret. (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:50) this is a reply to message 110,044

Mariah's charting power (110,044) by Libra Lamb from USA At first listen, I was hooked. It's not going to change the world. It's just a song. It's just a piece of someone's art. I really like it but I can see how people that are tired and unhappy would want to rip it apart and poop on it, that's the case with anything. I will still listen to it and enjoy it because I actually do love Mariah. I'm only here for the music, not the opinions of people who don't matter at all. (Friday 25 July 2025; 13:23)

Off topic: Triumphant Get Em (110,059) by MusicfanJ from Germany I think the same way. Nick was a fantasy that became a nightmare for Mariah. After him she was never the same. It's a shame how one person can destroy so much. If you trust the wrong people and even marry such a character, it really can destroy you. With kids it's even more complicated. Poor Mariah. I still hope one day she find's a real man who really cares and love her the human, not the fame or money. She so deserves a real, loving partner. (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:43) this is a reply to message 110,052

Off topic: Triumphant Get Em (110,052) by MhieMhie from Vietnam If Mariah released this song to this day, it will probably be heralded. I don't know what went wrong with this single but everything is on fire - powerful vocals, rad hiphop verses from MM + RR and pristine fluidity before MIAMTEC introduced helium to her vocal cords. I am hating on Nick real bad as I attribute this to her vocal decline. Messed up Mariah mentally, physically, and vocally yet Mariah still persevered. As a human, going through a second divorce, thinking about the welfare of two kids who have their family broken - all broke Mariah. Like imagine the pain she has to endure from Nick’s infidelity, her inner child much more broken as she was not been able to keep her created family whole like what happened to her childhood, and fulfilling career obligations with a broken/dislocated arm also including private intimate moments that Mariah gives the sloppiest [censored]. Guy did not respect Mariah as his wife nor as a human. Damn, this is one incredible person - lets give her flowers as long as she lives because she has really have given herself to the world. I hope the world and the universe gives it to her back 1000000x more. (Friday 25 July 2025; 16:18)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,058) by Stacey from USA Agree. Not her best look. Glad I'm not the only one who thought the whole interview with Fortune was cringe. No chemistry between the two. As for SS, it's a nice bop. Is it going to blow up the charts, set the world on fire? Probably not. But I ain't mad at it. (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:42) this is a reply to message 110,041

Jimmy Kimmel (110,041) by Shezz from Pk It was the twins out leopard print dress. Then the styling just took it over the edge. A misstep after some pretty good looks the last couple of months. (Friday 25 July 2025; 13:12)

Mariah keeps it nice, neat, "sugar sweet" on new single (110,057) by MusicfanJ from Germany "The early 90's slightly porno look is making a comeback." It's a horrible look for my taste. It should stay at the 90ies. Lol. Why not dress sexy but with class like the "Butterfly" or "EMC2" looks. I hope this trend will not stay long. I love the "Nanny", the sitcom is still hilarious but for a singer that look is not the best choice. But it's good to hear that the interview was nice. Hopefully the new music will make the looks secondary. (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:31) this is a reply to message 110,053

Mariah keeps it nice, neat, "sugar sweet" on new single (110,053) by Dove from United States It's not my favorite song by her but I don't hate it either. It's on par with Espresso, which was the song of the summer last year. I added it to my summer playlist. I mean it sounds like today's music. I liked GTFO better, though. Her voice sounded really frail and thin on some parts. Which I guess is what happens with age. I just wonder what the song would have sounded like if she still had the buttery soft texture she had in the 90's. The two other singers I don't know but they sounded really good. It sounded like 90's R&B. Like Aaliyah/Brandy/Monica/SWV vibes. If Sabrina Carpenter sang this I think it would be a hit. Not because she's a great singer but just because she's what's in right now. Which honestly, I don't even think is merited. If she wasn't young and pretty I don't think anyone would be interested. Opening for Taylor Swift during the Eras tour really helped her out too. I'm not trying to bash Sabrina because she's a girl with a dream, just like everyone else, and she will get her 15 minutes, but she doesn't have the "it" factor. I don't see longevity with her. She comes off very "pick me" and that can only be cute for so long. I see a Paula Abdul-like trajectory, which is not terrible. If I were to put my money on someone (of the newcomers) it would be Tate McRae. She has the "it" factor that Britney Spears had. Sabrina is like Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson trying to be sexy. They have to try. Britney and Tate McRae just are. Anyway, I don't know how I got off on this weird tangent. I wanted to give my 2 cents on the new single but I don't have any more thoughts on it right now. I hope it does well. (Friday 25 July 2025; 16:22)

New video (110,056) by Haiji from United States It was just reported that the Sugar Sweet video will be out next Friday 8/1. (Friday 25 July 2025; 16:47)

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