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The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,726) by Edward from USA Please do. (Tuesday 28 April 2026; 11:48) this is a reply to message 113,716

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,716) by Bill from the UK If anybody wants me to post my list of reasons I've collated over the years as to why she can't sing live anymore let me know. (Monday 27 April 2026; 18:21)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,715) by Edward from USA At this point we know that lack of rest isn't the source of her voice problems. (Monday 27 April 2026; 17:26) this is a reply to message 113,714

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,714) by MusicfanJ from Germany If this is true with the vocal surgerey I wish she would tell us. I hope it's not true. I still think it's because of all the other reasons that we have talked about on this board. We'll see, if maybe after a longer vacation or so it will get better again. One can hope. (Monday 27 April 2026; 14:13)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,704) by Edward from USA "Play This Song" is nice melodically, but the delivery just feels flat as flat can be. It kind of comes off a bit soulless to me, which is a shame because it had potential. I don't know if Mariah realizes that an album without at least a little bit of that signature "Mariah" sprinkled in here and there just doesn't hit the same. She doesn't have to be belting all the time, but she had plenty of time, and a real chance, to lay down stronger vocals for HFIA, especially since a lot of those songs were recorded years ago. (Saturday 25 April 2026; 19:07) this is a reply to message 113,696

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,696) by Jamie from UK I love Play This Song, the vibe is great if the vocals compared to say Emancipation it would have surely done better. (Friday 24 April 2026; 09:43)

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,670) by Edward from USA I've always said, if you can't improve a classic or at least match it, leave it alone. The same goes for any cover. We had enough with her take on "One More Try", and that was over a decade ago. She should just release any unused material from that era. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 13:55) this is a reply to message 113,668

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,668) by Bill from the UK Mariah should absolutely not attempt any sort of remake or "live studio" version of Lead the Way. That song is perfect and 2026 Mariah will catastrophically ruin it if she even attempts to go near it. If she attempts to sing that final run live it would probably kill her. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 09:17)

The Tiffany performances (113,656) by Edward from USA Sadly, she's built this bubble of people who seem more worried about their paychecks than being real with her. Nobody around her has the guts to pull a Cindi Berger on her. Ever since they parted ways, Mariah Carey's image hasn't exactly been at its best. Stella and the "Reign of Terror" came right after that. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 15:27) this is a reply to message 113,653

The Tiffany performances (113,653) by Bobby A from United States MC is not going tell us what she is sufferring from until it is about to be leaked to the media. The Tiffany & Co. performance made me think about how she was at Roosevelt Field mall talking to the media negatively about radio host Howard Stern during the Glitter soundtrack album promotion. MC needs Cindi Berger back to take the microphone from her. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 13:33)

Be nice or leave (113,655) by Edward from USA My dear, a "fairweather friend" doesn't stick around for 30 years through every high and low, nice try. I'm a fan, not part of the echo chamber you're part of. But sure, keep the "yass queen" routine going, history's shown how helpful that's been. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 15:08) this is a reply to message 113,649

Be nice or leave (113,649) by Steven Berning from USA Fairweather friend. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 08:29)

Be nice or leave (113,640) by Edward from USA Easy, Mary, you completely missed the point. It's not about her staying the same or not evolving. The issue is that she stopped being relatable, which is a completely different thing. And Mariah wasn't some puppet back then. The words that came out of her mouth were hers, the eloquence, the intelligence, that was all her. Tommy was just part of the equation. He didn't write or produce those songs for her; she did. Randy is right: her diva persona ended up eclipsing her genius. Where's the relatability now? Her performing "Make It Happen" up through TEOM felt authentic. If she tried to deliver that same message today, people would probably roll their eyes. There's a clear disconnect between her music and her persona, and that's what makes her feel unrelatable. You can even see it in how public perception has shifted, before 2005, being her fan was something people proudly wore on their sleeve. Now, most fans feel like they have to keep it to themselves, myself included. If I had a dime for every time people rolled their eyes when I said I was a fan, I'd be rich. (Friday 17 April 2026; 15:52) this is a reply to message 113,635

Be nice or leave (113,635) by AnKo from Germany I am in pure shock about Randy's article and how some of you seem to cherish it. Wow. Are you basically saying the neat innocent girl from the 1990's dominated and led by men should have kept going on like this? I think MC would have committed suicide in the 90's if she didn't liberated and emancipated herself from this situation, my friends. And you were clearly not listening to her lyrics she has published ever since. You also don't seem to acknowledge the power house MC still is. Do you even know how many artists MC has left behind ever since she started? I bet there are quite a few artists (male or female) who were broken by the music industry or simply disappeared? I bet there are quite a few people who would kill to have a career like her. Yet you are rambling about her clothes and looks, attitude and decisions she has made. If you don't like her than leave her alone and don't bother. And I am tired about the debate of her declining voice and what it is now. Fun fact: if you don't like her music ever since Butterfly, don't listen to it. We are still living a misogynistic world and Randy's article is proving it. (Friday 17 April 2026; 12:46)

Mariah's too epic for words (113,638) by Edward from USA It's just Nikki pulling stuff out of her behind as always, hardly surprising at this point. Different from other posters here who keep it real, she lives in her own bubble of delusions, typical "yass queen". Mariah is surrounded by these types of people, just like Michael was. (Friday 17 April 2026; 15:26) this is a reply to message 113,631

Mariah's too epic for words (113,631) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "The Beatles aren't well loved." You really think that? You're completely off this world. (Friday 17 April 2026; 09:58)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,589) by Edward from USA It seems to me that Mariah has been burning through a ton of money just to keep her brand and lifestyle going. People see her massive net worth and assume she's sitting on a mountain of cash, but the reality is her burn rate has always been huge. If it really costs around $150k-$200k just for her to step out with full glam, security, and staff, imagine what her monthly expenses look like. Between the HOA fees and property taxes at 90 Franklin, she's spending close to $40k a month on just that one place. And that's not even counting the fact that she likely keeps her core team, backup singers, assistants, etc., on retainer so they're always available. That kind of loyalty and availability isn't cheap. Even her big income streams don't stretch as far as people might think. Her catalog reportedly brings in around $20-$30 million a year, but once you factor in taxes (around 50%) and then another cut for management, legal fees, and business expenses, she's probably left with around $10 million or so in actual spendable cash. And when your lifestyle easily costs a million dollars or more per month, that money disappears quickly. It's basically a luxury version of living paycheck to paycheck, which also explains why she keeps touring and working when, in theory, she should be able to slow down and just enjoy the fruits of her success. The debt is also a big factor. She's taken out loans against the penthouse, something like $18.6M based on public records, which means she doesn't actually have all that equity. If she sells for around $27M, by the time the loans and broker fees are paid off, she may only walk away with a few million in actual cash. I don't think she's selling just for fun. She clearly loved that place and made it her own. It seems more like a smart move to downsize and restructure her finances. The math on that lifestyle just doesn't work the same way it used to. (Saturday 11 April 2026; 22:59) this is a reply to message 113,586

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,586) by Jamie from UK The internet is full of speculation regarding her financial situation. Hopefully it's not true, I'm sure she's got people in place to oversee all her finances. Surely with all the touring she's been doing and her back catalogue she is still financially secure. I can't see her going broke, although it's happened to stars before. I am shocked she's selling this property tbh it's always been her baby. Maybe she's got to a point in life where she wants somewhere more quiet for herself and the twins, and also wants a fresh start. Maybe it's something to do with how she's been recently, maybe her health is also driving the decision. Either way I hope she's happy and that she's doing it for herself rather than any financial burden. It's not that long since she remortgaged the property. (Saturday 11 April 2026; 14:22)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,527) by Edward from USA Mariah was the director, go figure. Every single one of her shots had that soft-focus camera filter on them, which is so vain and so very Mariah. She clearly wanted to recreate a little Mean Girls magic, but we all know Mariah basically plays herself in every movie she’s in, except Precious, because there was no way she could make that role about being glamorous. And I love how she hated her mustache. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:20) this is a reply to message 113,525

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,525) by Lighty from China At least Glitter is better than A Christmas Melody in my very humble opinion. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:05)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,526) by Edward from USA I agree. Glitter is definitely not a movie I ever think about rewatching but the music is simply great. That album is tied to some of the best memories of my life, so I'll always love it for that alone. Vocally, it's actually kind of crazy when you think about it. After the softer vocals on Butterfly, and then stuff like "I Still Believe" and "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" where she didn't sound her best, Glitter was like Mariah came back in full force. She sounded clear, strong, and effortless on that album. That's why it's always been hard for me to understand what happened after. You could already hear some cracks starting in the Butterfly era, and she didn't really improve on Rainbow, but then somehow she completely redeemed herself on Glitter just to go downhill again after that. She's definitely had some great vocal moments since then, but as a full album, nothing really compares to what she delivered there. And as for "Lead the Way", pure perfection. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:11) this is a reply to message 113,524

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,524) by Stacey from USA I am honestly indifferent to the whole love/hate conversation about Glitter, lol. I just love the music. I am thankful to Glitter everyday because I get to listen to Lead The Way. Wow. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 16:35)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,517) by Edward from USA Thank you for saying it because some people here seem to be on a group hallucination at this point. Reality: Glitter is a solid album tragically trapped inside a corny, awkward, secondhand embarrassment movie. Delusion: Saying Glitter and The Bodyguard are even remotely in the same league. Whitney wasn't Meryl Streep but she could act. Mariah absolutely could not. Trying to put her Glitter performance on the same level as Whitney in The Bodyguard is like saying a school talent show and Broadway are basically the same thing because both had a mike. And I love Mariah down, but some of you defend Glitter like you're trying to overturn a Supreme Court ruling. Enough. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 14:18) this is a reply to message 113,514

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,514) by TJ from Norway "And, yes, Webmaster, the acting in 'Glitter' is on par with 'The Bodyguard' and 'Mahogany'." You can't compare the acting in Glitter to The Bodyguard. WH was clearly a better actress than Mariah. It was embarrassing to watch Glitter. As we say in Norway: Your eyes are the first thing to go blind. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 10:40)

Birthday vs anniversary (113,490) by Edward from USA Thank you, I was just about to post that. (Sunday 29 March 2026; 03:36) this is a reply to message 113,484

Birthday vs anniversary (113,484) by Jamie from UK Birthday all the way. Anniversary is just nonsense. (Saturday 28 March 2026; 15:50)

Happy Birthday plus 1 (113,478) by Edward from USA Happy Birthday, Mariah. I love the Nothing Is Impossible (Orchestral Version). (Friday 27 March 2026; 16:54)

Edward (113,385) by Edward from USA Tell me you are a "yass queen" without telling me you are a "yass queen". As for your glittery pom-poms? Vintage, so adorable. (Friday 13 March 2026; 14:55) this is a reply to message 113,381

Edward (113,381) by Steven Berning from USA Another day where another pompous, self entitled "fan" tells Mariah everything she is doing wrong. Not insulting at all dahhhling. (Friday 13 March 2026; 07:37)

Edward (113,380) by Edward from USA Hi Bobby A, I'm good, thanks for asking. I hope you're doing well too. I actually meant to reply to one of your posts the other day but never got around to it. One thing I can tell is that the problem with Mariah is Mariah herself. If she doesn't start presenting herself in a more relatable way, she's basically done in the music business, aside from Christmas of course. The issue isn't really the music. As I was telling Randy, the bigger problem is the image she keeps projecting. The tired old "diva" persona has become repetitive and it feels out of touch with reality. What the new generation see in her is an overproduced, heavily styled diva image that feels distant and unrelatable. The gowns, the restrictive corsets, the layers of makeup, the constant entourage, it creates a wall between her and the audience. At some point she needs to drop the armor and just be more real and accessible. People today connect with authenticity much more than with the old-school diva mystique. If she showed more of the real person instead of the image, a younger audience might actually connect with her. (Thursday 12 March 2026; 21:35) this is a reply to message 113,378

Edward (113,378) by Bobby A from United States Edward, how are you doing? (Thursday 12 March 2026; 13:13)

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,283) by Edward from USA Everybody knows her tits are natural. Her pushup bras have been doing the heavy lifting ever since 1999. Some people are just jealous. (Thursday 19 February 2026; 15:12) this is a reply to message 113,282

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,282) by jaker20 from US That's a little too strong. Maybe she's had a lot done on her face, but nothing extreme like other artists. Even now in her 50s, she looks naturally beautiful. Now about her breasts, that's another story. (Thursday 19 February 2026; 03:47)

Type Dangerous: MC and the Epstein files (113,267) by Edward from USA It just dawned on me that according to your logic, anyone who's ever crossed paths with a criminal is automatically guilty by association. If so, Mariah should be burned at the stake for the crimes of Diddy and R. Kelly, and we're all going to hell every time we listen to "Honey" and " Betcha Gon Know". That's not moral reasoning, it's medieval thinking, dahling. Being mentioned anywhere near the Epstein files is not proof of wrongdoing, and pretending it is doesn't magically make it true. Your take on her "morally perverted upbringing" is especially gross, diagnosing someone you don't know, based on speculation you can't back up. That doesn't sound insightful, it sounds like projection to me. If simply knowing the wrong people makes someone morally tainted, then by your own standard you must live a perfectly sanitized life. In that case, congrats, sainthood awaits. Amazon has customizable halos, just in case. And really, who are you supposed to be, the moral police? Get off your high horse. For the rest of us, evidence still matters. (Monday 16 February 2026; 18:37) this is a reply to message 113,264

Type Dangerous: MC and the Epstein files (113,264) by Geronimo from USA It just dawned on me that MC had 2 romantic relationships with men in the infamous Epstein files: Tommy Mattola and James Packer. If we throw in Sean Combs, Brett Ratner and Naomi Campbell, also associates with MC, we get a clearer sense of how patterns from her morally perverted upbringing seem to have impacted her capacity to make sound choices as an adult. I hope she has a superhuman therapist for herself and her twin children. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 23:10)

Nodules (113,243) by Edward from USA I find myself doing that too. The AI version of "In Your Feelings" has some great vocal moments. It is sad but it is what it is though. I don't think anything will change. (Friday 13 February 2026; 03:31) this is a reply to message 113,242

Nodules (113,242) by Stacey from USA I absolutely love the messages from HFIA, song and album. But I'd be lying to myself if I wasn't a bit conflicted when listening to these songs given her current voice. It's just not the same. I feel like such a cop out seeking AI versions of HFIA, IYF and NII using Butterfly and/or Daydream vocals, preferring to listen to those versions sometimes. At the end of the day, I can't be too sad. I have such an amazing, unmatched by anyone catalog of music to listen to. (Thursday 12 February 2026; 17:32)

Nodules (113,236) by Edward from USA Smoking is a nasty habit. It's hard to quit, but it's not impossible. Dionne Warwick is 85 year smokes, I mean, old, and she still smokes. As for Mariah and her voice, it's not even 20% of what it used to be, it's sad. HFIA is definitely a strong body of work lyrically, but I keep waiting for that punch, that big vocal or emotional moment in at least a few of the songs, but it just never really comes. While I do love the album, for Mariah standards, to me, it stays flat from beginning to end. I think a lot of us still hold onto that tiny bit of hope hope that somehow her voice will turn around, but I doubt it now. At this point, I don't even know why she keeps performing, or maybe I should say lipping, because that's mostly what it is now. I can understand miming a song or two, or saving your voice for certain climactic moments, but just standing there, looking pretty and going through the motions? That doesn't do it for me. (Wednesday 11 February 2026; 19:04) this is a reply to message 113,234

Nodules (113,234) by Terna from Nigeria With Whitney Houston, she also was a heavy smoker for years, that's what really did her voice in, also Dionne Warwick too smoked and Aretha Franklin and they both suffered extensively as singers from those wayward years. Aretha was able to kick the habit and came back strong with "A Rose is Still a Rose" but I don't think Dionne was able to. With Mariah Carey, it's a myriad of factors the biggest being the nodules - she already has a medical condition with the nodules, then couple that with the bad habits, vices and non discipline and you have this that we have today. It's quite unfortunate, her voice is totally shot and that's even putting it nicely. Nothing about it sounds pleasant nor fluid anymore. The new album while a solid body of work, unfortunately is marred by the vocal performances or lack thereof - hardly listenable. I only play two songs "Mi" and "Confetti and Bubbly". (Wednesday 11 February 2026; 12:13)

More youthful hairstyle please (113,224) by Edward from USA Mariah went from hiding behind her diva persona to completely losing herself in it. It's so unrelatable and dated. It must be exhausting having to be caked up and overproduced all the time. She should just go back to basics. She sings "Nothing Is Impossible", a deep, beautiful ballad about resilience, yet she's always acting like her shit don't stink. After 2010, she cranked her diva up to the max, and she's never been the same ever since. Sometimes I wonder who this woman is. As for the Winter Olympics performance, everybody lipped that night, from Andrea Bocelli to Laura Pausini, so Mariah gets a pass from me this time. I think she just should start licensing her own holograms for situations like this, since she's just stands there doing nothing but looking pretty. (Monday 9 February 2026; 18:55) this is a reply to message 113,221

More youthful hairstyle please (113,221) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, since the last two years I often have to think of Marilyn Monroe and Mariah. We all know Mariah adores Marilyn. MM was a diva, sex symbol, most famous woman on earth (besides with the queen, same age haha), plus she had the hardest childhood and was such a beautiful, unhappy woman. I don't want to see Mariah so unhappy in the future. Mariah was always a diva, but it has become a bit too much. I mean the image. It has become hard to see/recognize Mariah the person, the singer behind that big image. I guess it's a shield. But I often miss the natural, carefree Mariah. And it's true, elegance ages everyone. If you want to look younger or youthful, take casual clothes. Everyone looks older with extravaganza and jewelry. It's normal. Non-fans always say the word diva when it comes to Mariah. Personally, I don't like that this is the first thought they have about her. She is so much more and it makes me sad, that it seems only fans/lambs know and remember it. (Monday 9 February 2026; 14:23)

Should I? (113,148) by Edward from USA Those were the days. Now they release an album and it's instantly on YouTube. It's good we got to experience that era. (Wednesday 4 February 2026; 16:39) this is a reply to message 113,147

Should I? (113,147) by Bill from the UK The drip feeding and strategic releases were so well done back in the day, and really down to a fine art in the 90s. I will never forget the rush that ran through me when I was on my bedroom floor doing my homework with the radio playing, and I'm tapping my pen to the beat of this song on the radio, and then right at the climax the DJ said, "What an amazing new song from Mariah Carey." I was a blur of motion as I dived to the stereo to hit record, to hell with whatever was on that blank tape that was already in there. I caught the last 20 seconds of the song and played it over and over and sat by the radio waiting for it to come on again. Boy was I ready and wow was I impressed. It was Fantasy of course. Like nothing she'd ever done before and I sounded so, so good on the airwaves. (Wednesday 4 February 2026; 15:59)

Should I? (113,143) by Edward from USA I haven't watched any of the performances, but based on what I've read here, I'm not really motivated to. The celebrity era is over. People just don't care the same way anymore because celebrities are constantly in our faces. It used to be exciting when an artist dropped a project, promoted the hell out of it, and then disappeared once it ran its course. They gave us a reason to miss them. I remember when we knew Mariah was about to release an album two months in advance because a Maxi-Single would come out first, the anticipation was insane. Now everything is instantly available. Sure, it's convenient, but it kills the buzz and the sense of anticipation that made it all feel special. (Tuesday 3 February 2026; 17:10)

MusicCares performances (113,120) by Edward from USA Mariah has said she doesn't like people covering her songs, but a tribute is a different thing altogether. They weren't "covering" her music, they were celebrating her legacy by performing it, something she herself has done many times. Probably she didn't like the tribute. (Sunday 1 February 2026; 17:48) this is a reply to message 113,116

MusicCares performances (113,116) by Lainsky from Philippines I couldn't agree more. The performance was such a mess (I think) that I could barely recognize the song. Mariah, who was caught on camera, appeared to be disapproving but maintained a neutral expression out of respect. Did she ever mention in an interview before that she doesn't like other artists singing her songs? I'm curious how she has dealt with that situation. (Sunday 1 February 2026; 04:10)

Mariah/Michael Jackson song (113,105) by Edward from USA It's a posthumous duet with Michael, built around one of his classics. Mariah likely reworked some of his vocals and replaced them with her own. She's said that she produced her own background vocals singing alongside his. Another possibility is that she replaced the vocals on one of his classic duets, like "I Just Can't Stop Loving You". (Friday 30 January 2026; 20:11) this is a reply to message 113,104

Mariah/Michael Jackson song (113,104) by Anonymous from United States I'm still left wondering about this song that was reportedly left off of the "Here For It All" album. She talked about it in the Andy Cohen interview, and it was brought up again in the news over the past few days. Was it a cover of one of his songs or did she sample it? Or was she asking to use vocals from leftover unreleased sessions of his? (Friday 30 January 2026; 16:36)

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