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Name: Steven Berning
Country: USA
Fan since 1997, seen her live three times, lamb for live! =)
Randy follow up (102,699) by Steven Berning from USA
(Tuesday 9 May 2023; 09:13)
Are you though? Are you?
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This is a reply to message 102,694 by Randy from USA
(Tuesday 9 May 2023; 01:23)
Legacy (102,615) by Steven Berning from USA
(Sunday 23 April 2023; 09:44)
What's with the negative slant? Mariah is enjoying her third act. Don't you think you are taking the rarity of that feat for granted? She had an imperial phase for an entire decade. Then, the biggest comeback of the following decade. All that would have more than cemented her place in history. However, by some reverse fate, the universe has decided Mariah defies all odds, never count her out, and she deserves to be at the top again. Absolutely no reason to feel ashamed by that in some way. Not because of Christmas or her whistle note. Mariah is traversing uncharted territory.
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This is a reply to message 102,605 by Randy from USA
(Saturday 22 April 2023; 03:34)
Female singers (102,570) by Steven Berning from USA
(Tuesday 18 April 2023; 09:26)
Preach. Yes, the double standard is crazy. I remember reading an article about Pink having to "fight" to get her songs played after 35. 35 is old?

Mariah beat the odds with hits like "Obsessed" and "Beautiful".

Mark my words, Beyonce is going through her E=MC2 phrase right now. Her fans better get ready for memeroirs and beyond.
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This is a reply to message 102,567 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 17 April 2023; 04:35)
Observation (102,450) by Steven Berning from USA
(Monday 3 April 2023; 08:49)
You missed the point. And, no, your grandmother's 95th birthday is not the point.
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This is a reply to message 102,438 by Libra Lamb from USA
(Sunday 2 April 2023; 05:02)
Observation (102,449) by Steven Berning from USA
(Monday 3 April 2023; 06:01)
Because he retired at 40. That's the point.
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This is a reply to message 102,433 by Bill from the UK
(Sunday 2 April 2023; 00:46)
Observation (102,447) by Steven Berning from USA
(Monday 3 April 2023; 03:32)
Oh please, you're just a follower.
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This is a reply to message 102,441 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Sunday 2 April 2023; 10:27)
The real reason for no respect (102,303) by Steven Berning from USA
(Tuesday 7 March 2023; 09:16)
But to be honest, we are so lucky to have you speak to us on behalf of "the public". Especially, the public that includes Christina. Thank you Lamb.
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This is a reply to message 102,291 by Randy from USA
(Monday 6 March 2023; 00:11)
LadBaby? (101,915) by Steven Berning from USA
(Tuesday 20 December 2022; 07:25)
Can someone please help explain LadBaby to me? I'm a citizen of the U.S., I get that there is a cultural difference to the UK. Even so, we have our novelty acts. We have our nerdy white boys who somehow have a huge hit or two. Vanilla Ice, Marky Marky and the Funk Bunch. However, our nerdy white boy novelty acts last for one or two songs, one or two albums, one or two years. Not, five years? How is LadBaby about to have the coveted Christmas #1 for a fifth year in a row? I've watched a few videos. What am I missing? I don't find them to be particularly funny, particularly good looking, nor particularly talented. Sausage rolls? Please, what am I missing? Educate me.
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Why is everyone surprised? (101,889) by Steven Berning from USA
(Sunday 18 December 2022; 09:13)
Cry me a river.
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This is a reply to message 101,876 by Randy from USA
(Saturday 17 December 2022; 16:57)
Why repeat and highlight the painfully obvious? (101,868) by Steven Berning from USA
(Saturday 17 December 2022; 08:37)
Preach.
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This is a reply to message 101,861 by Geronimo from USA
(Saturday 17 December 2022; 00:29)
Why is everyone surprised? (101,867) by Steven Berning from USA
(Saturday 17 December 2022; 08:36)
Or, maybe you are being melodramatic to get a reaction.
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This is a reply to message 101,854 by Bill from the UK
(Friday 16 December 2022; 15:45)
Why is everyone surprised? (101,866) by Steven Berning from USA
(Saturday 17 December 2022; 08:34)
Don't be a follower. He thinks he's being cool and edgy. Don't give in to mob mentality.
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This is a reply to message 101,859 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 16 December 2022; 19:40)
QOC (101,714) by Steven Berning from USA
(Thursday 1 December 2022; 05:44)
Oh Lord, the melodrama.
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This is a reply to message 101,713 by BFF from United States
(Wednesday 30 November 2022; 22:33)
Mariah Carey appreciation (101,469) by Steven Berning from USA
(Monday 17 October 2022; 09:41)
I have loved the Butterfly25 celebration, and seeing Janet's The Velvet Rope25 celebration has got me really feeling additional appreciation for Miss Mariah. Us hardcore fans can be so loving, but also so critical of our fave. We can hold our fave to such demandingly high standards. We say things like, "Why does Mariah do this? Why doesn't Mariah do that? Why can't Mariah sing like she did when she was 19, 25, 30, 35?" Does anyone ask Michael Jordan why he doesn't dunk like he used to, before he retired at 40? But, I digress.

For Butterfly25 Mariah gave us: a mini documentary, two new remixes, two acapella versions, a diamond collection, promo photoshoots for the diamond collection, a duet with a beloved and nostalgic R&B legend, updated music videos, a televised and well-promoted concert performance with a new song mash-up, merchandise, live performances on both streaming and YouTube, interviews with high profile publications like Vanity Fair, etc.

My point, simply comparing to Janet's 25-re-release, Mariah has given us a super respectable and super fun mini-era. No shade to Janet, rather a cause for celebration and appreciation of our queen, Miss Mariah. As much as some folks on this board like to think that she does not work for us, you are wrong, she puts in a ton of work.
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Christmas surprises (101,468) by Steven Berning from USA
(Monday 17 October 2022; 08:42)
What's that saying? "Go where you are celebrated, not tolerated."
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This is a reply to message 101,467 by Randy from USA
(Monday 17 October 2022; 00:34)
Re: Global Citizen (101,293) (101,299) by Steven Berning from USA
(Friday 23 September 2022; 07:15)
She might just surprise us and do a Butterfly heavy setist, even though the setist will be short.
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Re: Nicki Minaj thanked Mariah (101,097) (101,101) by Steven Berning from USA
(Tuesday 30 August 2022; 03:47)
Calm down.
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Re: What if that's just Mariah? (100,514) (100,515) by Steven Berning from USA
(Sunday 19 June 2022; 02:47)
Preach. Yes.
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Re: Songwriters speech (100,508) (100,513) by Steven Berning from USA
(Saturday 18 June 2022; 23:20)
Dramatic much, ugh.
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Re: Why I want another #1 (100,347) (100,352) by Steven Berning from USA
(Sunday 29 May 2022; 09:35)
Well, that post had as much focus as a squirrel. Her diva personality is her sense of humor, duh.
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Re: Why I want another #1 (100,339) (100,345) by Steven Berning from USA
(Saturday 28 May 2022; 10:29)
Preach.
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Re: Why I want another #1 (100,334) (100,344) by Steven Berning from USA
(Saturday 28 May 2022; 10:04)
What an eye roll.
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Re: Time Of Your Life (100,286) (100,288) by Steven Berning from USA
(Sunday 15 May 2022; 12:34)
Well, sometimes thoughts are better left unwritten.
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Re: Kendrick Lamar is a genius (100,284) (100,287) by Steven Berning from USA
(Sunday 15 May 2022; 11:41)
Or, an @$$hole who proclaimed Beyonce a superior vocalist, reducing Mariah to a "flurry of high notes". And, I went light on that recap.
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Re: Did Mariah actually write The Roof (100,240) (100,241) by Steven Berning from USA
(Thursday 5 May 2022; 08:18)
Ugh. Can you get more annoying?
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