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About TJ from Norway: I've been a fan since she released Vision of Love in 1990. Insta: tony2909

TikTok / reels (110,359) by TJ from Norway I was just watching a reels clip on Instagram of this guy Adrian163vinyl trying to rank Mariahs lead singles. Dreamlover landed on the 10th spot. So wrong in my opinion. A difficult job, but number 10? No way. (Wednesday 6 August 2025; 23:44)

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,334) by TJ from Norway Haha. Thank you for opening my eyes, Edward. (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 08:06) this is a reply to message 110,323

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,323) by Edward from USA The things I see posted on this site daily make me want to scream into a pillow, but I hold back, because I just know some of you would turn around and say I'm being dramatic from watching too many Latin soap operas. Some of you speak with so much confidence, yet you're loud and wrong, and all I can do is sit there in stunned silence. The urge to jump in and reprimand a few of you is very real, but instead, I just let a couple of dramatic tears fall and softly whisper "Cry." like it's the final scene of "Marimar", my favorite "Telenovela" from the 90s. You all really need to stop shaming Mariah. Only a handful of men, maybe ten, tops, have ever had the honor of touching her boobs, and not a single one of them was a surgeon. A woman? Maybe, but I doubt it. We've all known for decades that the iconic lift her boobs have experienced comes from industrial-strength push-up bras she's been rocking since the Rainbow era. This isn't breaking news, duh. As for her face, it moves, just not in public. She's not risking getting caught in a bad angle, so she keeps it locked in diva mode anytime there's a camera around. Remember Mariah is multiracial, that little hint of Asian in her eyes is probably some distant Latin ancestor or something, we do have a little Asian ancestry in Latin America too. In short, she hasn't had any work done. That's just what jealousy looks like from the outside. (Monday 4 August 2025; 18:25)

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,319) by TJ from Norway If you're not blind, you can see it around her eyes. She got a hint of Asian now. She didn't have that in the early 90's. (Monday 4 August 2025; 17:10) this is a reply to message 110,315

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,315) by Zachariah from Croatia How do you know that she had work done? Because, for example, I can (like others as well) see that Demi indeed had work done. With Mariah - I can't see that. Please explain. (Monday 4 August 2025; 15:49)

Streaming numbers (110,303) by TJ from Norway I guess that's more correct, and after a second research I realised that it's had more than one spot on that list. Stupid me. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 07:56) this is a reply to message 110,289

Streaming numbers (110,289) by jaker20 from US This is wrong. It's Like That has more than 100m+ streams. It's quite a popular pre-streaming song that endured into streaming era. (Saturday 2 August 2025; 21:49)

Sugar Sweet (110,302) by TJ from Norway I guess I'm not the only one who was waiting for her to sing the rest of the song. On the other hand, what do you guys think of her dancers? Is it the same moves on repeat since Dreamlover? (Sunday 3 August 2025; 07:51) this is a reply to message 110,297

Sugar Sweet (110,297) by Dove from United States Someone just posted a video. She sounds good and looks really cute. I like Sugar Sweet live. The dancers are dancing like their rent is due. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 03:16)

Random thought (110,301) by TJ from Norway I'm sure some of you think I'm an old crow, but she should stick to what she knows, and that is music. She's not a good actress, and doesn't know how to express different feelings or what ever in movies. That's at least my honest opinion. Love MC but acting is not her cup of tea. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 07:50) this is a reply to message 110,296

Random thought (110,296) by Haiji from United States I was watching videos on YouTube and came across a clip of Mariah in the movie The Butler. So I went on a "Mariah acting" binge with her different roles and was reading some of the comments on how much people were really amazed and feeling her acting. Makes me think why couldn't she get a really good acting coach and really continue a serious acting career. If she ever decides on retiring from music, I'd love to see her in some serious roles. Can you imagine if she was to have a flourishing acting career like her music career? (Sunday 3 August 2025; 03:15)

Streaming numbers (110,288) by TJ from Norway We often joke about Migrate and the lack of support of that song. I was going through a list over Mariah's most streamed songs and realised that [It's like that] has only around 250k spins/streams on Spotify. Migrate has 5,3 million and what's really shocking is that that horrible song Infinity has more than 16 millions. Yes I know that both ILT and Migrate were released before the streaming took over, but 16 millions? #justiceforITL (Saturday 2 August 2025; 18:21)

Article: Mariah mobbed by fans ahead of Brighton Pride performance (110,270) by TJ from Norway Also another normal outfit. Keep them coming. (Thursday 31 July 2025; 20:55)

New music (110,258) by TJ from Norway I agree, agree and agree some more. (Thursday 31 July 2025; 15:17) this is a reply to message 110,248

New music (110,248) by MusicfanJ from Germany I completely agree. That's why I hope on the new album are some lyrics with deeper meanings. I have nothing against some fun songs/lyrics but not the complete album. We all know her voice has changed but what I don't understand is, when she was so young she wrote like a grown-up person. Now she's a grown-up and the lyrics are so girly. Normally it's the opposite. Is it all to be trendy and to get to charts again? Wouldn't lyrics that are less girly not work better? Just a question, please don't get it wrong. Something funny, I didn't know what Fendi is. Lol, a luxury brand, now I know. I watched a docu about Gucci yesterday, there they were also talking about the other brands. (Thursday 31 July 2025; 12:44)

Sugar Sweet video clip (110,257) by TJ from Norway Was that the video? With the Macarena moves? I hoped that was something she just made for fun (and filmed by her kids). (Thursday 31 July 2025; 15:10) this is a reply to message 110,238

Sugar Sweet video clip (110,238) by Jamie from UK So Mariah has shown a clip of the new [Sugar Sweet] video. What you guys think? She loves a stairway I'll give her that, remember I Don't. I love the ensemble, she looks really nice. I just wish her face would show it too, she looks miserable, she looked happier in the kitchen clip she did. There's a part in the video where her eyes go to the left like she's looking for direction, it's a poor edit if that's gonna be in the final video. She looks nice, I just don't think it's going to rescue the song. (Thursday 31 July 2025; 08:55)

Sugar Sweet YouTube reviews (110,256) by TJ from Norway Remember that the reviews on YouTube are made by crazy fans that love everything she does. (Thursday 31 July 2025; 15:05) this is a reply to message 110,236

Sugar Sweet YouTube reviews (110,236) by Dove from United States I just spent the last hour watching YouTube reviews on Sugar Sweet and all the ones I've watched so far seem to love the song. So maybe I'm wrong. Also, I found my Bose speaker and I can hear the boom more on that speaker. People were saying the high parts (that I think sound strained) sounded "raw" and they love it. I guess we'll see how it does. All the reviewers I watched I didn't know, I just searched "Sugar Sweet" reviews and followed the trail. (Thursday 31 July 2025; 06:11)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,179) by TJ from Norway I have never had a problem with Mariah doing black music. Never. I never knew it was about colour. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 11:48) this is a reply to message 110,159

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,159) by Terna from Nigeria You get it, and I'm glad you addressed it from this angle, I just didn't want to get into it. Part of the main problem "OG's" have is Mariah's leaning towards black music and succeeding at it too - R&B/Hiphop specifically. That's why they will always have a problem with this "New Mariah", so to speak, because that Tommy version was molded to cater to a white audience. Let's call it as it is. However, that's not the real her, never really was to begin with - check "Vision of Love", that's a singer who's main and only influence is black music, gospel, R&B and hip-hop (check the debut album, isn't she rapping on "Prisoner"). What's mind boggling about these OG fans is that new Mariah (true Mariah) has now been out so to speak, much longer (all caps) than hairbangs Mariah (Music Box and Daydream) and she has pretty much remained the same since, yet they're still hooked on the curated Tommy's vision of her and think that somehow, someday she's gonna go back to pop and that image. Smh. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 05:12)

Article: The making of Mariah Carey (110,173) by TJ from Norway The first picture. Wow. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 11:18)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,125) by TJ from Norway "Maybe when I'm an old lady and my own boobs sag like tube socks down to the floor, I'll appreciate looking at other people's perky ones on the TV more." Haha. I just love the expression. And agree with the rest of the message. Well written. (Monday 28 July 2025; 09:58) this is a reply to message 110,115

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,115) by Dove from United States For sure we all change and for sure there will never be another artist like Mariah Carey ever again. It's just jarring sometimes because she seems like a completely different person. It's as if Taylor Swift suddenly turned into Madonna. We're all here still supporting, buying the albums, and streaming the songs. We're still fans but this is a message board where fans share their thoughts, ideas, grief, joy, whatever. I don't feel like anyone is being disrespectful and Mariah is going to keep doing whatever she damn well pleases because she can. She's the artist. And we're all going to come back here and talk about it and reminisce about the old times. I remember when MOAIA came out I didn't automatically love it and now it's one of my favorites. Maybe in 10 years Sugar Sweet will be my favorite MC song. Just because I'm a little prudish and uncomfortable with boobs out right now doesn't mean I'll always feel that way. Maybe when I'm an old lady and my own boobs sag like tube socks down to the floor, I'll appreciate looking at other people's perky ones on the TV more.. I'm half kidding but half not. (Monday 28 July 2025; 02:09)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,124) by TJ from Norway I don't think anyone said that they hasn't changed over the years, but it's about how much can a person change, and in my opinion the wrong way? As some of the other goats here said: Mariah 1990-1996 or something will always be the real Mariah to me. (Monday 28 July 2025; 09:49) this is a reply to message 110,101

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,101) by Zachariah from Croatia Hm, let's put it down like this; go back 30 years (this is for lambs who are following Mariah from day one) and try to remember yourself back then. Done? Ok. Now see yourself today. Somehow I doubt that you all are the same person. Because I am not. I was gullible, shy, very introverted, afraid to say something and just followed others. Today, I am unrecognizable. She is still a nice person and our Mariah - who gets her, gets her. Who doesn't, doesn't. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 00:19)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,054) by TJ from Norway The internet claims that Fortune Feimster is 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing flat shoes and still towering Mariah. Strange. (Friday 25 July 2025; 16:24) 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 (110,032) by TJ from Norway I'm not sure what I think. It's too much head voice in the beginning for my taste. The song works ok from the second verse. But much better than the horrible AI version presented by Eddie. After playing it on repeat for like 30 minutes, I enjoy it a little bit more than what I wrote above. Sweet sound, but no number one. Unlike some people, I do not think she will get another #1 Hot 100, but that's ok. (Friday 25 July 2025; 10:11)

Image over substance (109,984) by TJ from Norway I agree with all you said. As you said about the walls, I think she spend too much time listening to her old music and that doesn't give her new ideas or inspiration. As Cher said when the interviewer asked her about listening to her own music, she was like "No, I'm not a big Cher fan." I have got the impression that MC is a big Mariah Carey fan. She obviously hate aging, and I believe she is obsessed about looking perfect at all time, also on stage (look at her performances in 1990-91 and compare the facial expressions then and now/or the early 2000). Some people call her a vampire because it looks like she's not aging, I would love if she didn't put all that poison in her face and rather aged naturally with grace and style. It's too much plastic now. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 09:32) this is a reply to message 109,970

Image over substance (109,970) by ADAM from USA My issue with MC for the last decade or so has been she's super obsessed with her physical image - she is afraid of aging and always recreating the past. What made all her imagery great in the 90s was that it was natural, not contrieved and shot by masters of their craft. Seeing her imitate the past just reeks desperation and lazy. You get the feeling her house is labeled head to toe with all her album booklet imagery. I would have less of an issue if I felt like she would put as much effort into recorded music. I remain hopeful for new music however the small snippet of here for it all sounds really chipmunk and sliced several times to piece together one syllable. Tell me this with a callous heart I'm just trying to articulate that I think she would benefit from putting the mirror down and start putting pen of paper and work on her vocal recovery. I think she's a victim of too much cosmetic surgery and too many mirrors in the house. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 02:00)

Webmaster request (109,953) by TJ from Norway Why do you bring so much bad vibes to the table? (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 15:56) this is a reply to message 109,951

Webmaster request (109,951) by Lambi from USA I really don't think anyone ever had to be silenced because of you, Stacey. Honestly you kind of just echo and applause Eric's post all the time it's actually entertaining. Do you actually ever have an original thought? Genuinely curious. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 13:51)

Type: Dangerous (109,895) by TJ from Norway And Without You sound so much better on the radio. I miss the days when she released that music. Her voice was like an angel. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 00:46) this is a reply to message 109,877

Type: Dangerous (109,877) by MusicfanJ from Germany Today on "my" station they were playing "Without you". It still amazes me, when I hear the first few seconds of the piano and then the magic happens. The radio-man said an absolute classic and wonderful version by Mariah. So true. (Monday 21 July 2025; 16:56)

9/26 (109,871) by TJ from Norway Here for it all. No sweet sugar. (Monday 21 July 2025; 16:03)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,816) by TJ from Norway I guess it's a sun stroke. I really, really don't understand anything. But then again, I used to be blonde (before my hair decided to leave me). Peace. (Saturday 19 July 2025; 02:04) this is a reply to message 109,811

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,811) by Stacey from USA If you figure out what it is, can you let me know, lol? (Friday 18 July 2025; 17:23)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,807) by TJ from Norway I've been here since the beginning. I need to scroll down on the board to understand what this is about. (Friday 18 July 2025; 13:52) this is a reply to message 109,801

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,801) by Brad from USA This board has gotten very, very nasty and unfriendly. Truth is, I have been on this site and board longer than ALL of you. But your reaction has shown, the people I enjoyed speaking with in 1998 are no longer here and, for good reason, I do not enjoy speaking with the people now on this board. See ya. (Friday 18 July 2025; 02:18)

New snippet (109,781) by TJ from Norway I hope you're right, but I think Bill is closest to the truth. She has taken the safe turn for years, and it's like that for most of the people in the music industry. With TD I was so thirsty for something new, that I swallowed the song for a day or two, but it was soon forgotten. I do agree that the lyrics doesn't fit her age or the style I wished for, but I'm not the one making the songs or decisions. I don't think a lot of teenagers will discover her music and think of her as brilliant or fresh. It's us, the middle aged fans, that listen to her music, and I find those kind of lyrics a little immature and not artistically deep or clever. So, let's hope you're right B. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 10:04) this is a reply to message 109,776

New snippet (109,776) by Bobby A from United States It is beautiful. She still has that beautiful tone. MC is coming for us. I don't think we are going to get the same old album formula, but something new and earth shattering. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 03:36)

New snippet (109,779) by TJ from Norway I was shocked to see her without heels. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 08:14) this is a reply to message 109,775

New snippet (109,775) by Haiji from United States MC just posted an acapella moment of what could possibly be her new song. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 02:26)

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