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About Robert-Anthony from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

Mariah and Brenda (104,697) by Robert-Anthony from United States I hope MC makes it to number #1 for another week and beats RATCT. It has been an interesting holiday season. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 11:31) this is a reply to message 104,690

Mariah and Brenda (104,690) by Edward from USA According to Talk of the Charts, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" are once again in a dead heat for the number one on the next Hot 100 with Rockin' having a slight edge. Stream guys. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 01:50)

Tanaka (104,679) by Robert-Anthony from United States To everyone on the board and Eric, I apologize for my ignorant comments. I was out of line. Sometimes I am too analytical and I forget about the broader audience on the board. Please forgive me and don't hold it against me going into 2024. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 10:53) this is a reply to message 104,675

Tanaka (104,675) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "No straight man is going to stay with a woman who has no desire to give him any children." This is the most stupid thing I've read in a long time. And that also includes messages from Andrew. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 00:54)

Tanaka (104,674) by Robert-Anthony from United States I heard last week on a Top 40 radio morning talk show that they split because he wanted kids and MC didn't. I guess he told someone and it was leaked to the media. We got the statement today after the concerts ended probably at MC's request. I said years ago that there was going to be pressure on Tanaka to give his mother some grandchildren. No straight man is going to stay with a woman who has no desire to give him any children. That is the reason Sofia Vargara and Joe Manganiello divorced. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 00:15) this is a reply to message 104,673

Tanaka (104,673) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Bryan released a statement confirming what we've all probably already knew at this point that they broke up. This was one of her longest relationship and even though at first I didn't ship them (I thought it was Stella's influence and also that Mariah was in a vulnerable state and needed that confidence boost of dating someone hot and young) but over the years they seemed really happy. I never saw Bryan try to use his relation with Mariah to be more relevant/famous. Their relation seemed quite strong because Stella tried to break them up but eventually got fired. The breakup probably happened earlier in the year because Mariah was saying last Christmas was a very bad time for her. Rumor is that they separated because Bryan wanted a family but Mariah didn't (and I don't blame her, her pregnancy was difficult and I'm sure her priorities are different as she already has 2 kids). (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 22:59)

Merry Christmas to all (104,669) by Robert-Anthony from United States I thought you were watching Glitter when you asked your question. (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 14:15) this is a reply to message 104,668

Merry Christmas to all (104,668) by Edward from USA Nah, I was just asking. (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 13:20)

Merry Christmas to all (104,660) by Robert-Anthony from United States Glitter, dahling. Lol. (Monday 25 December 2023; 23:02) this is a reply to message 104,659

Merry Christmas to all (104,659) by Edward from USA That'll be a boost for next week position on Billboard. Record: the only song that has been the first and last number one of the year five years in a row. Sorry. I've been splashing heavily, Mariah told me to do it. Question? What is it called when you shower in gold? I can't seem to remember. (Monday 25 December 2023; 20:34)

Merry Christmas To All (104,658) by Robert-Anthony from United States Don't forget to catch last year's Christmas special tonight at 8pm Eastern on CBS. (Monday 25 December 2023; 20:04)

Happy Christmas (104,654) by Robert-Anthony from United States Merry Christmas Lambs. MC's voice sounds amazing. She is going to surprise us with a new album that is going to make the Lambs proud. Something inside tells me that she has signed with UMG. Plus, Britton Nelson (UMG) was the AR Manager for the It's A Wrap vinyl release. It would make perfect sense for MC to return back to Def Jam for MC16. By the way, our Music Box Anniversary merchandise will be arriving in 5 weeks. (Monday 25 December 2023; 14:48) this is a reply to message 104,649

Happy Christmas (104,649) by Jamie from UK Happy Christmas everyone. I hope you all have a lovely day. Check out MC latest Instagram post, she's sounding pretty good, that's a great present for us all. Enjoy Jamie. (Monday 25 December 2023; 09:27)

Clarity clarification (104,645) by Robert-Anthony from United States Music Box is one. Charmbraclet is another one. (Sunday 24 December 2023; 21:40) this is a reply to message 104,644

Clarity clarification (104,644) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I was hoping to have a convo about the albums we think MC has a crystal clear vocal album. Not sales. What albums could be sung without production or background? Emancipation is very well produced, the debut is extremely produced. Got me? (Sunday 24 December 2023; 20:52)

New albums (104,635) by Robert-Anthony from United States I didn't say I liked JLo. Lol. I was just simply posting that she has a new album coming out next year like other artists. You may get a chance to use her new album booklet. It is going to be released February 16th in physical CD format in the UK. Honest Jon's Records or Sounds of the Universe will probably have plenty of copies. (Sunday 24 December 2023; 01:34) this is a reply to message 104,634

New albums (104,634) by Andrew from the UK Squeeze me? Baking powder? Did you just say you're looking forward to a new "album" from "J.Lo"? I wish hard copies were still a thing because I would buy one, use the booklet to wipe myself after skimming the disc across the water. She's not even an entertainer. She's duplicitous, and a liar. She is not what she is. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 20:33)

New albums (104,632) by Robert-Anthony from United States 2024 is shaping up to be year which artists who haven't released an album in 5 years or more will release their long awaited new albums. We can look for new albums from JLo, Keyshia Cole, Usher, Sheryl Crow, Daley, Marsha Ambrosius and MC. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 15:09)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,631) by Robert-Anthony from United States I miss that too. When she did it at the end, she felt good about her performance. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 14:37) this is a reply to message 104,630

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,630) by Shezz from Pk Also, she does the "blind-ahhh" like "treated me kind-ahhh" that you love so much Andrew. I miss the way she used to hang her head back whenever she ended a performance. Happy holidays everybody and nice to see you posting again Mimi L. Stay. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 03:18)

Lil Snowman (104,600) by Robert-Anthony from United States She wrote this little Christmas jam with my favorite R&B slow jam producer, Harvey Mason Jr. I wish MC would cover his most famous R&B slow Jam How You Gonna Act Like That by Tyrese. (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 22:33) this is a reply to message 104,599

Lil Snowman (104,599) by MusicfanJ from Germany I really like this one, I know no comparison to her other [Christmas] songs. But I think it's really fun and I like that "Run Run Rudolph" Rock and Roll vibe. "Christmas time is in the air again" is my favourite right now. So classy and dreamy. "When [Christmas] comes" is another favourite. What are your actual [Christmas] favourites? (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 15:26)

Obsessed in the UK (104,590) by Robert-Anthony from United States Stacey, just ask yourself if Say Somethin' could have paved the way for WBT in the same way? ILT was the party record that TEOM needed as the lead single. It said that Mariah Carey was back. A January release date and a delayed video caused it to stall at number 16. (Monday 18 December 2023; 23:35) this is a reply to message 104,589

Obsessed in the UK (104,589) by Stacey from USA I had the same issue with ILT. The whole concept of the song didn't make sense to me. That is until WBT was released. Here we go now. Let's go now. Silence. Then WBT started and the rest is history. (Monday 18 December 2023; 22:13)

Mariah is back at #1 (104,588) by Robert-Anthony from United States She has it now for the next two weeks. (Monday 18 December 2023; 22:10) this is a reply to message 104,586

Mariah is back at #1 (104,586) by Edward from USA According to Billboard, Mariah is back at #1. (Monday 18 December 2023; 19:27)

Article: Mariah Carey stops by Library of Congress (104,568) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC was emulating what a teacher would wear. The two piece dress suit was a popular ensemble for teachers back in the late 80s and early 90s. (Sunday 17 December 2023; 00:29) this is a reply to message 104,567

Article: Mariah Carey stops by Library of Congress (104,567) by Stacey from USA I kinda wish she'd dress like this all the time. (Saturday 16 December 2023; 23:20)

Mariah Carey in the UK (104,562) by Robert-Anthony from United States Andrew, you should be a staff writer for Rolling Stone magazine. This week your editorials have been fascinating coffee table reading before work in the morning. I can't wait to read what you will say in 2024. (Saturday 16 December 2023; 12:59) this is a reply to message 104,559

Mariah Carey in the UK (104,559) by Andrew from the UK Having taken off with I'll Be There, not until the Memoirs era did Mariah drop from being a pretty steady Top 10 artist. There were certainly some blips along the way, most notably releasing Butterfly as a single but Mariah for many many years was a mainstream radio listed artist. However, I'd agree that she became the source of much derision after she took her clothes off in 1997. Nobody wanted it from her. This emerging vanity aspect of her personality was quite off-putting to British people. The Heartbreaker Remix and Loverboy videos did maximum damage to her profile as did the expanding breasts which started ignoring each other sometime around 1998 into 1999. It does all strike me as possibly a little bit unfair. Women - and girls, even - were treated very differently back then, such were the times that they would often be asked about their breasts in interviews. There is a video on YouTube of it happening to Britney when she was about 17 years old and it is uncomfortable viewing. But with Mariah I believe she was very respected as a top-tier vocalist and she was, at the very essence of her being, a solid-bet of a hitmaker - the "Songbird Supreme", no less. That she had achieved this through sheer talent won her many fans who became confused at her need to add sex and sexuality to her career. It smacked of desperation and she was somewhat "slut-shamed". I cannot help but often wonder what Mariah's career would be like if it was taking off in this day and age. Almost certainly she would not have endured the ridicule for having a mental health crisis but, rather, I would hope she would be, or have been, treated a lot more sympathetically. Regardless of whataboutery, the success of her singles and her popularity whenever she visited the UK cannot be diminished and it serves to emphasise that if she has the right material and promotion she will be successful. Unfortunately, in terms of both, she has had neither for well over a decade now. The Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour needs to hit the road again. N.b. Sorry for the essay, J-L, but I do suffer from insomnia. I gotta get me some sleep. Also, check out the chart-placing of "Obsessed", I don't recall it underperforming like that. (Saturday 16 December 2023; 06:42)

UK Lamb (104,557) by Robert-Anthony from United States Great topic, Matty and Jamie. I understand better now why MC's popularity diminished after Music Box. (Friday 15 December 2023; 23:22) this is a reply to message 104,552

UK Lamb (104,552) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Thank you Jamie. That was such a thoughtful and understandable response. That's how I've seen and understood it tbh. Much of the UK don't understand or relate to her post Butterfly. I personally didn't relate to Mariah until Charmbraclet (I was in grade 11 at the time). I remember Mariah being the hottest artist in my grade 9 year (from a Canadian perspective), which was Heartbreaker era. Before that she was "Mom's music". Then when I went to uni, everyone was obsessed with TEOM album, and then during the E=MC2 era every queer club in the country was blasting Mimi. After those impressionable life moments, me and my friends have been buckled in for the ride. (Friday 15 December 2023; 18:56)

AIWFCIY (104,555) by Robert-Anthony from United States Great post, Terna. (Friday 15 December 2023; 22:59) this is a reply to message 104,550

AIWFCIY (104,550) by Terna from Nigeria It's funny how Mariah made Christmas cool and now everyone wants in on the moment, but clearly she's the only one who's genuine about her love for the holidays. It would be crazy if for some strange reason, another song in her holiday canon suddenly gains steam and hits number 1. This would mean a tie with The Beatles. . I see it happening for "Oh Santa" down the road. (Friday 15 December 2023; 11:44)

Another close call (104,534) by Robert-Anthony from United States RATCT has always [beeen] a holiday favorite during Christmas in the U.S. It reminds U.S. families of getting together to celebrate Christmas. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 20:25) this is a reply to message 104,531

Another close call (104,531) by BFF from United States I think Brenda's song appearing in the film Home Alone augmented its appeal to American audiences. Personally, I think Mariah's song is way better. Hopefully RATCT won't stay at #1 too long. There are other more deserving holiday songs. I would love to see Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run", Charles Brown's "Please Come Home for Christmas", or Darlene Love's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" hit number one. Though I think Mariah's cover of Darlene's song greatly improves on it. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 03:14)

Another close call (104,527) by Robert-Anthony from United States It's those darn pre-loaded Spotify playlists initiated by UMG. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 23:25) this is a reply to message 104,521

Another close call (104,521) by Edward from USA Brenda is back at number one, but not for such a huge margin: these are the numbers. RATCT: 41.3 million streams (up 18%), 20.5 million radio airplay (down 1%) and 6,000 downloads (up 109%) AIWFCIY: 38.5 million streamsn(up 19%), 24.1 million radio and airplay (up 12%) and 5,000 downloads/sales (up 29%) While RATCT has 2.9 million streams more than AIFCIY, the latter has 3.6 millions radio airplay more than RATCT. Brenda airplay is already decreasing while Mariah's keep going up. AIWFCIY will definitely be number one by Christmas day. Brenda's numbers will deflate faster after Christmas. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 18:13)

Christmas shows 2023 (104,517) by Robert-Anthony from United States What made this year's shows so fabulous and her best yet? I think it is because of her vocal performances, Debbie Allen, impromptu song moments, and her humor. I am excited about 2024. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 02:28)

News (104,498) by Robert-Anthony from United States Yes. She may make it to number one, but it is going to be tough this year because of Tate McRae and Nicki Minaj current singles. (Sunday 10 December 2023; 23:02) this is a reply to message 104,497

News (104,497) by Lee from USA Wasn't she #1 at the first week of 2023? (Sunday 10 December 2023; 20:16)

News (104,496) by Robert-Anthony from United States I hear from a lot of my co-workers and friends that they have grown tired of AIWFCIY this year. When I am out and about in the stores, I am hear other artists' versions of AIWFCIY. Maybe MC won't make it to number #1 this year and that is okay with me. I just want her to get back in the studio and get that album finished. (Sunday 10 December 2023; 18:53) this is a reply to message 104,495

News (104,495) by Edward from USA Mariah was dominating on airplay and sales last when RATCT hit number one, now she's only ahead on radio airplay. I don't think she'll dethrone Brenda just yet. At this point, the figures Talkofthecharts has are very accurate. (Sunday 10 December 2023; 17:32)

One producer collaboration to revisit (104,488) by Robert-Anthony from United States Tricky Stewart and The-Dream. I know, but I heard Colby O'Donis' The Difference and it reminded me why I like their production and melodies. I know there are others that most of you want. So, let me hear them. (Saturday 9 December 2023; 22:40)

Face shot or complete body (104,482) by Robert-Anthony from United States I counted whether MC's 15 albums covers were face shot or complete body. She has had 10 complete body album covers and 5 face shot album covers. I would prefer another full body album cover with her sitting near a huge window looking out at New York City. I say that because I feel this album is going to be a reflection album about the last 5 years. She is going to reveal so much to the world about MC in 2024. So many things have happened since Caution that enquiring minds want to know. (Saturday 9 December 2023; 12:47)

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