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About Tijl from Belgium: Enchanted by Mariah ever since 'Butterfly' dem Gucci heels in the pool!!!

Re: Who she'd rather? (90,104) (90,106) by Tijl from Belgium Easy: Mini Mimi, Ariane Grande. (Thursday 27 June 2019; 17:29)

Re: Madame X (90,084) (90,101) by Tijl from Belgium "Ray Of Light" is an all time favourite because to me it feels as an authentic and genuine album telling a personal story whereas most of Madonna's other work comes across as very calculated to be in sync with the current trends, especially her later work. "Confessions" is a fun record yet could also have been made by the likes of Kylie or any other dance diva. I don't care about "Madame X" one bit. What I have seen of Madonna in the media of lately was a fading star desperately trying to be relevant. Especially her interview at Graham Norton made me feel sorry for her. Madonna is an iconic popstar but to me she doesn't come across as a very likeable woman. (Thursday 27 June 2019; 10:33)

Re: Songs most liked (90,042) (90,062) by Tijl from Belgium Mariah Carey: Vision Of Love Emotions: Emotions Music Box: Dreamlover Merry Christmas: AIWFCIY and Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Daydream: Fantasy and Looking In Butterfly: Honey and The Roof #1's: Sweetheart and I Still Believe Rainbow: Heartbreaker (Remix) and Petals Glitter: If We and Didn't Mean To Turn You On Charmbracelet: Bringin' On The Heartbreak The Remixes: Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise) Club Mix The Emancipation of Mimi: It's Like That, Say Something, Get Your Number and We Belong Together Remix E=MC2: Side Effects and I'll Be Loving You Longtime Memoirs: Obsessed, H.A.T.E.U. and Standing O MCIIY: Oh Santa and Oh Come, All Ye Faithfull/Hallelujah Chorus MIAM: #Beautiful, You're Mine (Eternal) and You Don't Know What To Do Caution: GTFO, With You, A No No and Giving Me Life Non-album track: Triumphant and Almost Home (Monday 24 June 2019; 10:11)

Re: Songs least liked (90,023) (90,031) by Tijl from Belgium Randy, You don't care for "Giving Me Life"? I am shocked. (Saturday 22 June 2019; 12:02)

Re: Marie Curie the bigger scandal (90,007) (90,016) by Tijl from Belgium The same accounts for the Flemish media. Not one article about the booty pictures yet the "cake story" received some attention. A storm in a glass of water. (Thursday 20 June 2019; 13:00)

Re: Mariah's response (89,998) (89,999) by Tijl from Belgium She doesn't know them. (Saturday 15 June 2019; 16:04)

Re: The Daily Shame (89,993) (89,995) by Tijl from Belgium Love you too Andrew. (Saturday 15 June 2019; 09:32)

Re: The Daily Shame (89,964) (89,984) by Tijl from Belgium What to say? Well, many things actually. 1. The Daily Mail and many other british tabloids aren't exactly known for profound and intelligent journalism. These sources are exploitative and vile craving on sensationalism. One day they will put a celebrity on a pedestal to knock the same person down the day after. Didn't the Daily Mail also feature the story about Mariah suffering from Bipolar II disorder? 2. The pictures aren't the most flattering but I have seen worse from other celebrities. I guess Mimi forget about her disliking of overhead lighting that particular moment. 3. During this era she was surrounded by vultures who would never tell her "no". Knowing that Mariah has a disorder that needs very particular care which requires to abstain from anything remotely mind-expanding such as alcoholic beverages or any type of drugs. Stella gladly endulged Mariah's every wish or demand knowing this would benefit her own position. Not one person in her surroundings was actually taking proper care of her. Were they aware of her mental condition or not? Someone must have been. She wasn't looked after and was even encouraged to endulge in her cravings. This is a form of abuse. 4. Stella is clearly using every trick in the book to get back to Mariah. This moment will pass as well. Unfortunately in the old days tabloids in printed form were thrown into the bin and the next day brought new gossip. These days anything on the internet lives on forever and goes viral immediately. 5. Is Tanaka to blame? I don't know. Their relationship seems genuine to me but what do we really know about what goes on behind closed doors. I never believed that there has been a genuine relationship with Packer. Tanaka had a crush on Mimi ever since the Adventures of Mimi tour and most likely this was played out in MW as the show was very dull for starters. 6. Mariah is now paying her dues for letting people into her life and trusting them to direct her career and interfere with her personal life. 7. I wish that she would take matters into her own hands and be bold and direct about what the hell happened those crazy years with Stella. The memoirs she is writing should be straightforwardly honest and blunt. She has received many accolades the past year that celebrate her professional work. It is time for Mariah to redeem herself as a human being and gain back some respect by wiping out any doubt. (Friday 14 June 2019; 11:56)

Close to your heart (89,958) by Tijl from Belgium Which album from MC's catalogue resonates the most with you on a personal level and why? Mine would be "Caution". Despite that particular album not being my favourite the story that unfolds within, albeit in a different order chronologically, matches my personal life over the last six months so much it is scary. However my story was in the following order: - One Mo'Gen - Caution - Giving Me Life - With You - GTFO - A No No (Thursday 13 June 2019; 11:40)

Re: With You (89,944) (89,957) by Tijl from Belgium It is a true gem but as you mentioned it required many listening sessions for me as well. And I love her in the video, especially with the hair slicked back and the bathrobe, so gorgeous. (Thursday 13 June 2019; 09:57)

Re: Lead the Way (89,932) (89,937) by Tijl from Belgium I have seen the Rainbow tour in Antwerp. The very first time I saw MC live in concert. She did sound good but not great. At the Christmas show in Brussels last December she was on fire. She has gained a lot of confidence when it comes to her stage presence over the last years. (Wednesday 12 June 2019; 19:31)

Re: Lead the Way (89,929) (89,931) by Tijl from Belgium Oh Andrew. It is a snippet. Of course it wasn't recorded in one take. Lighten up. Must everything on here receive the cynical approach? (Wednesday 12 June 2019; 14:26)

Re: Lead the Way (89,922) (89,926) by Tijl from Belgium This video shows her recording it in the studio. (Wednesday 12 June 2019; 12:55)

Re: Favourite whistle (89,892) (89,925) by Tijl from Belgium The whistle from "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" and the long note from "Lead The Way" ending in a stratospheric high climax. Angelic. (Wednesday 12 June 2019; 10:59)

Re: Article: Mariah's former assistant reveals singer has fake booty (89,866) (89,870) by Tijl from Belgium I doubt that this story is true. Surgeons who perform on that level do not charge on credit cards. And which member of staff, no matter what employer they work for gets credit for such high amounts? At least not in Europe. (Saturday 8 June 2019; 17:30)

Re: Article: Mariah's former assistant reveals singer has fake booty (89,864) (89,867) by Tijl from Belgium Indeed. Despite the surgery Mariah still looks like Mariah, if not better. The amount of failed touch ups in La-la Land is countless. Madame X for instance. (Saturday 8 June 2019; 10:01)

Re: Mariah Pride (89,822) (89,823) by Tijl from Belgium Well said. (Monday 3 June 2019; 15:26)

Re: Mariah Pride (89,809) (89,818) by Tijl from Belgium Could you provide us with a few examples of these supposedly attributing to the globe's culture? (Monday 3 June 2019; 10:15)

Re: The Royal Albert Hall (89,707) (89,709) by Tijl from Belgium Andrew, call her now. (Friday 24 May 2019; 17:31)

Re: If septic tanks could sing (89,643) (89,658) by Tijl from Belgium Andrew, you are so right. This must Madonna's "Glitter moment". A major end to a big career. It was atrocious and very sad. (Sunday 19 May 2019; 21:58)

Re: First Mariah item (89,648) (89,657) by Tijl from Belgium Butterfly album in 1997. Hooked for weeks. Still feel the same emotions from back then when I hear "The Roof". (Sunday 19 May 2019; 21:55)

Re: New start (89,604) (89,612) by Tijl from Belgium My first memory was "Without You" which was a huge hit in Europe. That voice, that voice, that voice. (Friday 17 May 2019; 10:09)

Re: Please respect Madonna, avoid sexist comments (89,550) (89,558) by Tijl from Belgium You do have a point there but that is the way the world turns. It always has and always will. Maybe nowadays more than ever. One can be angry about but it is not going to change. (Saturday 11 May 2019; 10:13)

Re: Her thing is different (89,542) (89,543) by Tijl from Belgium The Butterfly era was very much on point. To me it is still her most poignant and profound album up to date. She looked fabulous, sexy yet classy. She was the pinnacle of the zeitgeist in those days. And the "Honey" video is still my all time favourite. Or perhaps my second favourite after "The Roof". (Friday 10 May 2019; 12:06)

Re: State of her voice (89,501) (89,527) by Tijl from Belgium Well said. My best friend used to work as a tenor and he performed at the major European opera houses. He told me that throughout his entire career he never used alcohol, didn't smoke and hardly ever hit the town. Preserving one's voice requires a lot of discipline and vocal hygiene. Mariah has been on the bender ever since she left Mottola. This in combination with extensive travelling, doing interviews for hours in a row and not taking the proper amount of rest is a recipe for vocal decline. Of course, a career as an opera singer requires much less PR activities and public exposure than the life of an international superstar. (Thursday 9 May 2019; 10:17)

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