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Dvd's question (48,847) by Angelo from Italy Hello. Is it true that every dvdfrom Mariah is edited and full of lipsync? I'm talking about Thanksgiving '93, MSG '95 and (most of all) Mimi Adventures (I checked and at least Fantasy, last parts of DFAU, ABMB and WBT are pure playback ). Thank you for answers. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 1:24)

Alexis (48,846) by B from USA Nick was D-listed before he married Mariah. He wasn't even considered for AGT before he married Mariah. Unlike Mary, Mariah doesn't need a bunch of Brits to save her. Mariah just needs new producers. Abraham, you're right, Mariah needs to slay these naysayers and lesser talents. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 1:18)

Nick is not Bobby Brown (48,845) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA I don't understand why some of you bash Nick so much. What was so egregious that he deserves this hate. Yes, he revealed too much in an interview or 2 but he didn't get her hooked on drugs, beat her, live off of her money, etc. Mariah actually did pretty well when it comes to diva marriages. The man has not one but several jobs and is his own person. He has never been "Mr. Mariah Carey". You have to respect that. Mariah is legendary, iconic, the best ever, but she isn't infallible. If judging her public behavior is any indication, it's not a stretch that she could be very difficult to live with and love privately. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 0:54)

Re: Madonna (48,844) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA We can discuss Madonna's merits in another post. However, one thing we cannot deny is that while Madonna cannot sell an album in the US or score a hit here, she can: 1. score a hit overseas 2. have an album debut at #1 in most major markets (regardless of how is does subsequently) 3. she can sell out arena tours and npt have to do her biggest hits at said tour 4. she can still command major events (Superbowl, awards shows) 5. despite being vocally limited, she sings live at her shows PS. I'm not a Madonna fan but I cannot deny her stats. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 0:48)

Nah (48,843) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA See it's the chasing of this TEOM phantom album-style success that wastes our time as fans. TEOM was what it was, trying to recapture that is futile. In fact, many would argue that she has been chasing that album every since (E=MC2, Memoirs) only to have diminishing returns. Mariah has said many times that she has varying influences, not doing more r&b soul would not be outside of her comfort zone. How has Mary been a flop, she has a good, very broad international image and is well respected. Put it this way, I hear her on someone's radio station daily, when was the last time we heard Mariah and it wasn't an oldies' station or AIWFCIY? (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 0:43)

Other people's music tastes (48,842) by Ken from USA Does anybody else hear other people's music tastes and just can't understand at all why they enjoy it. I always think "sure the production is catchy, but the singing simply isn't good". I always manage to compose myself and praise the musician, but it's a struggle for sure. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 23:57)

Madonna (48,841) by Abraham from USA Madonna might be releasing an album next year. And if and when she does, I'll doubt she'll be competition for Mariah if Mariah were to have something out too. I mean kids these days listen to anything. I listened to the six leaked songs and they were terrible. If someone like Madonna who continues to release crap music and still sell, then for for sure Mariah can too. All she needs is a killer album like "TEOM" and I know it'll be a hit. I hope I'm not offending anyone who's a Madonna fan. I like her, I'm just making a point. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 22:40)

Re: Where do broken divas go? (48,840) by Abraham from USA Nope, I disagree. Mariah is too legendary for all that. Fans like me want to see her achieve more sucess. Mariah's only problem in my eyes is the diva behavior. Which to me is no big deal. All I would suggest is for her to cover up more. But the woman is going to do what she wants to do. I feel now that her voice has improved, she's not going to take any time off. She may even start recording new songs. Mariah is 44, would you suggest she wait untill she's 50 or 60 to release another album? She's not in her 20's people. Time is ticking, and she's not getting any younger. Even though technically she still is. All she has to do is keep working on her voice, image and take it from there. No one is hot right now. Taylor Swift's album went to number one, but it's already died down. I doubt anyone will be big next year, which is why Mariah should emerge and slay. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 22:26)

Alexis (48,839) by B from USA I disagree. Mariah doesn't need to change who she is musically. She needs to work on her image. That is where the disconnect is. Mary looks like a desperate has been. Madonna followed Mariah's lead with her latest release. This quote about Madonna's new songs sums up Mariah's latest release the best tracks reflect her essential style rather than the pop hits of today. Mariah has never let me down. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 22:19)

Where do broken divas go? (48,838) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA All this talk of a new album, dating, etc. isn't the best course for her imo. Everytime she has done a quick flop-rebound album, it's been lackluster, imo (Charmbracelet, Memoirs). I would like her to focus on her image. Doing some shows here and there just for the fans and for the vocal exercise as well as regaining some semblance of confidence on stage. I think vocal rest has done all it's going to do for her, exercising those chords may help. Focus on celebrating her 25th year. Performing a tv/internet special where she just does 5 or 6 songs from the debut album would be a lovely gift. No gowns, no antics, just what she was when she came out, a mic and three back up singers, a reunion with those guys would be lovely too. I would like to see her make forays into other things, pop up in Jimmy Kimmel skits, mentor on singing talent shows overseas, show up to awards shows just to be there (US and overseas). Jennifer Anniston wins nothing but is always on someone's red carpet. I would love for her to do what Mary J Blige is great at doing, being featured on other people's songs and scoring hits. Mary is quick to reach out to an artist she likes and re-record a version of their current hit. This would be a great way to keep Mariah out there as well as having her venture into other genres. I don't like her, but Aguilera's guest on Say Something was divine and so out of her her genre that it worked. Mariah could do this with overseas artists who idolize her. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 20:45)

MC25 (48,837) by B from USA I agree. I hope Mariah or Sony decides to release a limited/special edition of Mariah Carey with unreleased songs and video footage. I would love a new album next year but I'm fine with waiting a year or two. I think Mariah needs to take a year or two and work on new material with new producers. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 16:07)

Re: Complete list of B-sides and rare releases (48,836) by Philipp from Switzerland Here's a list with unreleased songs of Mariah. Some of them leaked on the Internet by now, as an example Skydiving or Imperfect. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 10:30)

Mariah and Nick (48,835) by Albert P. from Indonesia I admire the fact that so far Mariah has yet to bash Nick in an interview. Instead, she chooses to settle everything as quietly as possible. Maybe she is considering her children too. After all, Nick is their father. I can't wait for the divorce to be finalized. It's dragging. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 9:54)

Nick (again) (48,834) by Darryle from USA So Nick jumped to twitter to say this: "I am always an open book but personal matters are just that 'personal'. So please respect my family and respect the process." I'm all for him defending his family but what does Nick deem personal? So his divorce is personal but the fact the he "f***** the s*** out of Mariah" on their wedding night isn't? I'll be so glad when Mariah is free of his sorry ass. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 8:11)

Really? (48,833) by Darryle from USA That list is a complete joke. It's way to soon for her to be dating since she's not even divorced from Nick. The men they suggested are mostly crap anyways. I'm pretty sure Mariah thinks Usher's bleak since he blew smoke in her face. JD would be weird given their background. Does she even know Jamie Foxx? Derek's old news. Everyone including Mariah should be over their relationship. Nothing wrong with Taye, I just don't see them together. I do hope Mariah finds love just not with any of these men. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 7:06)

Re: Complete list of B-sides and rare releases (48,831) by Warrior Butterfly from USA Hi Alejandro, my list consist of material that was either a b-side, guest vocals for a album or single, re-recorded versions, side projects, tracks not part of the original release no deluxe, platinum or re-releases just first edition US pressings besides no pun intended I like see what the other country's get. Hope this helps . Pre - Mariah Carey 1990 1986 Weakness Of The Body (Original Pitch Mix) MTV Unplugged 1992 I'll Be There (Studio Recorded Version) Music Box 1993 Do You Think Of Me 1993 Everything Fades Away Merry Christmas 1994 God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman 1994 Endless Love Daydream 1996 Slipping Away Butterfly 1997 Everytime I Close My eye #1's 1999 Do You Know Where You're Going To? (Theme from Mahogany) Rainbow 2000 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) Glitter 2001 There For Me 2001 Never Too Far - Hero Medley Charmbracelet 2002 Miss You 2002 I Know What You Want 2002 Got A Thing For you 2002 The One (So So Def Remix) 2002 There Goes My Heart The Emancipation Of Mimi 2005 Don't Forget About Us 2005 Secret Love 2005 Makin' It Last All Night (What It Do) 2005 Sprung (*) 2005 So Lonely (One & Only Pt.3) (Feat. Twista) 2007 Lil' L.O.V.E. E=MC² 2008 4real4real 2008 Heat 2008 I Feel It Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel 2009 Skydiving 2009 Hero 2009 2009 My Love 2009 Right To Dream 2009 Help Me Make It Through The Night Merry Christmas II You 2010 100% 2010 Imperfect 2011 When Do The Bells Ring For Me 2012 Bring It On Home 2013 Almost Home (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 6:26)

Nick (48,830) by nikki from usa Simply judging by what's available from a picture and straight from MC's and Nick's mouth standpoint, their relationship seems to be Mariah giving and Nick taking. From Mariah's standpoint, I've never heard Nick complain about her or say she harps on him. He has said that she's a great cook, an excellent mother, and gets upset when he airs their privacy. He also stated America's Got Talent and Husbands of Hollywood were gunning for MC to be on their shows and Mariah obliged. Their marriage was a major theme of his stand up comedy. Mariah stated the "abandoner" left her to fend for herself while she was immobilized in a high risk pregnancy and when her arm was injured. He was rarely home while Mariah continually pushed her album back and didn't promote it to stay with the kids. She was at the hospital with him during his Lupus diagnosis, fed him, and took care of him. Nick was stupid enough to take a lie detector test for BBC radio and failed the fidelity question. He lists Mariah's name along a list of jump-offs and leaked information to the press. Now, he's specifically calling her out in his next album. I don't think Nick deserves Mariah. It's interesting that in her first marriage her career success translated into her husband's success, so she worked herself 24/7. Nick wanted his own success so Mariah's career went on the backburner. I wonder if MC thinks she's worthy of love sometimes. She should find someone that values her wholly as she does him. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 3:10)

How precious is this raw performance (48,829) by Rick from Canada I truly love this performance, you can feel every single note. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 2:44)

Ageism (48,828) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines It's not set in stone, but legacy artists eventually do struggle with maintaining public interest. Such struggle just becomes even more and more of an uphill battle as they get older. Okay, Cher did top the charts with Believe in 1999 when she was in her 50s, but that was pretty much just her being lucky to have released the right song at the right time. A lot about commercial and even critical success with music has to do with perfect timing, regardless of talent or quality. In a perfect world, MIAMTEC would have topped the charts all around the world for weeks if based solely on its quality. Unexpected successes are very rare and fleeting most of the time. So if someone as commercially ruthless as Madonna has her latest EP falling down the charts faster than you can read this sentence despite all the hype caused by the leaks that happened and her controversial comments about it before its release, then no artist of her age is guaranteed success. A lot of today's music consumers are tweens. We know how they are, they generally gravitate towards people who are hot and young, and tend to dismiss those who are older. I'm not saying it's impossible for Mariah to score another hit based on Madonna's recent performance. But that debacle from such a prominent artist just proves how trickier it is to make it and stay commercially relevant in the music scene these days. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 2:12)

Next album (48,827) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA I know there seems to be a lot of talk about Mariah's "next" album for next year. I really hope it's not. Mariah needs to take atleast two years off. Give her voice a break and work on it some more and get her life under control. For the 25th anniversary, I would so rather she works together with Sony Classics and out together a re-release of her debut album. With maybe unreleased songs from that era, out takes from recording and video footage. In a really nice box set for the fans. She could promote that but not perform on TV. Also do her annual Christmas concerts again next year. I hear she's going on a European tour in 2015. She needs to ditch the diva and go find herself back again. Stop with this weird celebrity wannabe Marilyn Monroe act. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 1:58)

Jazz album? Nick etc (48,826) by Tiina from Finland Christmas albums aside, I don't think we'll ever get an album with mainly just covers from Mariah. Maybe one day in the future but I'd see her doing that as a last resort, honestly. Personally I rather have her doing original songs. And also, I just don't think she'd want to do a concept album within just one genre. But one thing is for sure, she needs to gain her momentum back to have a hit album. Others have said it before me and I agree that she needs to borrow from the TEOM era. We need to get people to focus on her voice and songwriting again. I want her to sound and look iconic. She's going to need the right team behind her and the promotion needs to be on point. Mariah is still youthful, still very marketable. Her talent is undeniable, of course. She's fully capable of writing another number 1 hit. As for the image, the focus needs to be on her status as an icon, not as a diva. Nick sure spoke their relationship into existence. He also spoke their divorce into existence. Surely there were other problems as well, not saying that. Nick always had a childish sense of humour though and he would share intimate things right from the beginning but then he made it into a thing and it got to be too much. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 0:06)

Lol (48,825) by Abraham from USA It's too soon for Mariah to start dating. That list is hilarious. All those men are out of Mariah's league, with the exception of Taye. I could see him and Mariah together. He's handsome and seems like a nice man with a good heart. Usher no, Jamie is a joke, Jermaine is her friend and Derek isn't thinking about Mariah. What they had is history, the man's moved on. (Monday 29 December 2014; 22:58)

Complete list of B-sides and rare releases (48,824) by Alejandro Cole from Colombia Can somebody make a list of actual recorded and known songs, considered b-sides, promotial only, special editions such as 100%, There For Me etc. Please, I really want to get them somehow and get them into my iPhone. Thanks a lot. (Monday 29 December 2014; 21:39)

Mariah's next album (48,823) by Alejandro Cole from Colombia What Mariah needs is to get rid of the heels, the drama, the cleavage, and all of that stuff, and re-invent herself as a mature woman who can still (she proved it) sing. She needs to remember audience weather is pop/R&B/Jazz or whatever she likes to do, that she is the singer to be, the archetype of a female diva. I hope she can realize that we love her for the moments she provide us all over the world through her music, and music only. I will be a Lamb for life no matter what, but I want her to do what she does best: make us feel. (Monday 29 December 2014; 21:37)

No to a Jazz album right now (48,822) by Jake from New Zealand I think Darryle explained it perfectly. I think she needs to go out on top, not as someone who couldn't manage to score hits. Then she can do whatever she wants. (Monday 29 December 2014; 17:11)

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