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In Your Feelings and "stuff" (112,914) by Bobby A from United States It is really difficult to tell what MC is saying during that particular verse especially with the word "stuff" at the end. I guess radio programmers don't want any FCC complaints from listeners complaining that MC is saying the other four letter word. (Monday 5 January 2026; 00:31) this is a reply to message 112,899

In Your Feelings and "stuff" (112,899) by Haiji from United States Hello everyone. Happy holidays. So I've been hearing IYF on the radio on multiple occasions since a little before Christmas, but my question is about the radio version, if anyone has heard it yet. Why is the word "stuff" bleeped out, from the line "Now I feel stupid and stuff"? Am I missing something? Does that word have an alternate explicit meaning nowadays? (Sunday 4 January 2026; 06:04)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,913) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha call me a hater but JLo deserves the shade. She's incredibly fake, has no moral compass when it came to using other artists' material to get fame (so many of her songs have vocals from other singers she passed off as her own, she also stole from Usher) and basically is full of herself. Is she the only one at fault? No because Tommy facilitated it and JLo took what she could to advance in her career. But yes Céline is an angel and super sweet so I definitely disagree with Mariah's treatment of her. I don't think she should have made statements about Celine's Divas performance. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 23:52) this is a reply to message 112,893

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,893) by TJ from Norway I find it sad that she thinks it's ok to diss anyone at all in the public. It's kind of trashy and unnecessary. I think J.Lo is being the bigger person. And Celine? As you say. Never heard her saying anything bad about anyone. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 15:13)

Webmaster (112,912) by Lambi from USA Kindly post my rebuttal and start being more impartial. Silencing someone who's only defending themselves should be allowed. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 20:52)

My Prayer (112,911) by Bill from the UK Make sure you check out the anniversary edition of Music Box if you haven't. It has a longer, better version of "All I Live For" from The Rarities and another vaulted up track called "Workin' Hard" that she did with C&C Music Factory (who did the dance tracks on Emotions and Music Box). (Sunday 4 January 2026; 18:49) this is a reply to message 112,904

My Prayer (112,904) by Lainsky from Philippines Happy New Year, everyone. I can hardly believe that I just discovered this song tonight. I accidentally typed "My Prayer" instead of "I Pray" in the search bar while looking for music to add to my Instagram post. That's when I found "My Prayer" by Mariah Carey, featuring the Music Box 30th Anniversary cover. I clicked on it, listened, and was blown away. What a beautiful gospel song from that era. Now, I'm feeling conflicted. Should I be upset that this song has been around for over 30 years and I'm only hearing it now? Or should I feel thrilled about discovering it? It's a mix of both emotions, but I've decided to focus on the positive feeling of excitement. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:55)

Hibernation (112,910) by Stacey from USA I loved this video. It is definitely hard taking down the Christmas decorations. My house looks so bare. Maybe that's why I loathe the month of January, lol. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 18:48) this is a reply to message 112,902

Hibernation (112,902) by Terna from Nigeria Back into hibernation? Haha. It's too early to take the tree down though. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:53)

Last fully live television performance (112,909) by Bobby A from United States Was this performance of H.A.T.E.U. on the David Letterman Show MC's last fully live television performance? I think it is. Maybe somebody can prove me wrong. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 18:31)

Hibernation (112,908) by Edward from USA Wouldn't you be mad if you were gently guided back into a freezer? (Sunday 4 January 2026; 17:33) this is a reply to message 112,902

Hibernation (112,902) by Terna from Nigeria Back into hibernation? Haha. It's too early to take the tree down though. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:53)

My Prayer (112,907) by Edward from USA Don't worry at all, her cover of "My Prayer" wasn't actually out for 30 years, it stayed in the vault and was only released in 2024 for the 30th anniversary of Music Box. You're almost two years late to the party though. We talked about it a lot on the board back then. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 17:27) this is a reply to message 112,904

My Prayer (112,904) by Lainsky from Philippines Happy New Year, everyone. I can hardly believe that I just discovered this song tonight. I accidentally typed "My Prayer" instead of "I Pray" in the search bar while looking for music to add to my Instagram post. That's when I found "My Prayer" by Mariah Carey, featuring the Music Box 30th Anniversary cover. I clicked on it, listened, and was blown away. What a beautiful gospel song from that era. Now, I'm feeling conflicted. Should I be upset that this song has been around for over 30 years and I'm only hearing it now? Or should I feel thrilled about discovering it? It's a mix of both emotions, but I've decided to focus on the positive feeling of excitement. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:55)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,906) by Lambi from USA Honestly, yeah Celine is the one person I'll disagree with Mariah on. She could diss Christina, Nicki Minaj, or J.Lo, those were warranted. But Celine? She only outshone Mariah in Sony sales and refocused Aretha's invitation. And it's all because she simply did a great job at singing. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 14:24) this is a reply to message 112,893

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,893) by TJ from Norway I find it sad that she thinks it's ok to diss anyone at all in the public. It's kind of trashy and unnecessary. I think J.Lo is being the bigger person. And Celine? As you say. Never heard her saying anything bad about anyone. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 15:13)

Divas Live 1996 (112,905) by Lambi from USA 96 would have been the sweet spot for the vocal trinity, the perfect medium. If I had one wish, it would be for the three of them to share one stage. Arguably the greatest vocalists of a generation, they were neck and neck in vocal skills and impact. We will never see a tighter competition of phenomenal singers. 90's kids were truly blessed. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 14:14) this is a reply to message 112,898

Divas Live 1996 (112,898) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia What if VH1 conceived their idea of doing a fund raising concert gathering top female singers/divas two years ealier than the 1998, maybe around November/December 1996. The line up and set list are based on the divas latest project or hit song at that time. Solo performance: 1. Toni Braxton - Breathe Again, Unbreak My Heart 2. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me, It's All Coming Back To Me 3. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby, Anytime You Need A Friend (perfect song for fund raising event) 4. Whitney Houston - Exhale, I Believe In You And Me 5. Madonna - Take A Bow, You Must Love Me Group performance: 1. One Sweet Day (Mariah & Boyz II Men) this song was huge at this time so VH1 needed this to pull ratings 2. Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Madonna & Celine) Madonna was busy promoting this movie/soundtrack this time 3. You Were Loved (Whitney & Toni) they can bring Babyface too because he produced it and Whitney was busy promoting The Preacher's Wife movie and soundtrack Finale: Them 5 divas can end the show with whatever gospel song Whitney had from the soundtrack or end it with I'm Every Woman. Mariah must hit couple of whistle notes, as that a requirement by VH1. Just for laughs. Just imagine the vocal galore and vocal climax from Whitney, Mariah, Celine and Toni. Madonna needs to be included for ratings because she had major project at that time and very popular too at that time. Janet should be there too but she was not in any due for album or any project in 1996. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 05:40)

My Prayer (112,904) by Lainsky from Philippines Happy New Year, everyone. I can hardly believe that I just discovered this song tonight. I accidentally typed "My Prayer" instead of "I Pray" in the search bar while looking for music to add to my Instagram post. That's when I found "My Prayer" by Mariah Carey, featuring the Music Box 30th Anniversary cover. I clicked on it, listened, and was blown away. What a beautiful gospel song from that era. Now, I'm feeling conflicted. Should I be upset that this song has been around for over 30 years and I'm only hearing it now? Or should I feel thrilled about discovering it? It's a mix of both emotions, but I've decided to focus on the positive feeling of excitement. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:55)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,903) by Lambi from USA Fair point. As much as it was the real her, it's definitely something that a lot of fans weren't used to. I'm so glad Mariah eventually found her niche, though. TEOM proved her instinct was correct. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:53) this is a reply to message 112,856

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,856) by Jamie from UK I'd say it was more because Céline stuck to her trade. Mariah post 96 lost a lot of support with the direction she took. I'm not personally saying it was a bad thing, as I like both directions she had. But she lost a lot of fans who didn't like the change. (Thursday 1 January 2026; 16:13)

Hibernation (112,902) by Terna from Nigeria Back into hibernation? Haha. It's too early to take the tree down though. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:53)

I'll Be There (Honolulu) (112,901) by Billy from Greece One more. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 11:56)

Anytime You Need a Friend (snippet - Honolulu 1998) (112,900) by Billy from Greece I see no one has posted it yet, so check this little gem out. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 11:29)

In Your Feelings and "stuff" (112,899) by Haiji from United States Hello everyone. Happy holidays. So I've been hearing IYF on the radio on multiple occasions since a little before Christmas, but my question is about the radio version, if anyone has heard it yet. Why is the word "stuff" bleeped out, from the line "Now I feel stupid and stuff"? Am I missing something? Does that word have an alternate explicit meaning nowadays? (Sunday 4 January 2026; 06:04)

Divas Live 1996 (112,898) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia What if VH1 conceived their idea of doing a fund raising concert gathering top female singers/divas two years ealier than the 1998, maybe around November/December 1996. The line up and set list are based on the divas latest project or hit song at that time. Solo performance: 1. Toni Braxton - Breathe Again, Unbreak My Heart 2. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me, It's All Coming Back To Me 3. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby, Anytime You Need A Friend (perfect song for fund raising event) 4. Whitney Houston - Exhale, I Believe In You And Me 5. Madonna - Take A Bow, You Must Love Me Group performance: 1. One Sweet Day (Mariah & Boyz II Men) this song was huge at this time so VH1 needed this to pull ratings 2. Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Madonna & Celine) Madonna was busy promoting this movie/soundtrack this time 3. You Were Loved (Whitney & Toni) they can bring Babyface too because he produced it and Whitney was busy promoting The Preacher's Wife movie and soundtrack Finale: Them 5 divas can end the show with whatever gospel song Whitney had from the soundtrack or end it with I'm Every Woman. Mariah must hit couple of whistle notes, as that a requirement by VH1. Just for laughs. Just imagine the vocal galore and vocal climax from Whitney, Mariah, Celine and Toni. Madonna needs to be included for ratings because she had major project at that time and very popular too at that time. Janet should be there too but she was not in any due for album or any project in 1996. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 05:40)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,897) by Edward from USA So according to your delusion, you insulted me once, people engaged with it, and now that's somehow my problem? Child please. You're usually the one spiraling with the unhinged stuff you pull out of thing air. If anyone needs to leave the conspiracy theories and extra weird Mariah reach in the past, it's you. And just in case, Whitney wasn't "sacrificed" by the Illuminati. (Sunday 4 January 2026; 02:03) this is a reply to message 112,896

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,896) by Lambi from USA This laughable routine, "Lambi once insulted me, people enjoy and engage with her content, so I'll nitpick every minor omission and frame her as an unhinged conspiracy theorist to make sure no one ever takes what she says seriously" is tired and completely predictable. And frankly really boring at this point. It's so stupid, it hurts. Let's leave that nonsense behind in 2026. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 23:31)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,896) by Lambi from USA This laughable routine, "Lambi once insulted me, people enjoy and engage with her content, so I'll nitpick every minor omission and frame her as an unhinged conspiracy theorist to make sure no one ever takes what she says seriously" is tired and completely predictable. And frankly really boring at this point. It's so stupid, it hurts. Let's leave that nonsense behind in 2026. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 23:31) this is a reply to message 112,887

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,887) by Edward from USA But you have to admit that the stuff some people pull out of their behinds, as ridiculous as it might sound, can be entertaining in times like these. I'm having a blast. I'm waiting for the reveal that the New Year's fiasco was just Tommy hitting mute from a control room. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 01:29)

Upcoming appearances (112,895) by Bobby A from United States As of right now, MC's appearances are the following: 1/26 - Musiccares Person of the Year program - not televised 2/6 - Winter Olympics opening ceremony - televised on NBC, USA Network, CNBC and Peacock streaming service 2/7 - Saadiyat Nights in Abu Dhabi (Saturday 3 January 2026; 23:24) this is a reply to message 112,894

Upcoming appearances (112,894) by Eliel from United States What are Mariah's upcoming appearances? (Saturday 3 January 2026; 19:48)

Upcoming appearances (112,894) by Eliel from United States What are Mariah's upcoming appearances? (Saturday 3 January 2026; 19:48)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,893) by TJ from Norway I find it sad that she thinks it's ok to diss anyone at all in the public. It's kind of trashy and unnecessary. I think J.Lo is being the bigger person. And Celine? As you say. Never heard her saying anything bad about anyone. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 15:13) this is a reply to message 112,877

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,877) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I really would like to know Tommy's thought process when he thought JLo could be the new Mariah? The woman doesn't write, nor does she sing (won't even get into her range, she can't sing point blank), doesn't produce. She's basically an entertainer with a pretty face. If you're going to try to replace a once in a lifetime phenomenon like Mariah, you need to put your money where your mouth is and match her skill for skill. I always found it sad that Mariah dissed Céline so much. Céline is so sweet and always has nice things to say about others. (Friday 2 January 2026; 13:39)

Divas Live 1998 (112,892) by Lambi from USA It truly depends on the group. I always thought the 98 batch was a mismatch. Only 3 of the 6 were power belters. Mariah did not have access to her high belts that night, which effectively made it only 2 true power belters. And sure enough, those were the only 2 that went neck to neck. It makes you wonder why no one reached for the stars and brought Whitney or another gospel singer up there. Hello, we are tributing Aretha Franklin. It would've been cool to see the vocal trinity on one stage. We'll forever have a reference on who's the best live singer. My bet is Céline. I also get being respectful, but Mariah was literally being directly invited by Aretha. Come on with me. Help me lift it. Higher. And she still willingly missed the mark. And to be completely honest, she did not really wow me in her individual numbers either. Her voice landed on the worst possible night to be singing alongside other talented, seasoned female vocalists. She definitively underperformed. That later batch with Yolanda, Christina, and J Hud was just a mess. All screaming and straining, and it turned into an absolute shit show. With Aretha and Céline, you could tell they were actually having fun. You did not sense competition. You sensed a couple of vocalists simply enjoying their talent together. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 10:19) this is a reply to message 112,885

Divas Live 1998 (112,885) by Terna from Nigeria There is a tendency for female singers to try and outdo or outsing each other once they're sharing a stage. Mariah is well aware of this fact and wanted no parts of any such setup. It always ends up as a screaming match and then the song gets butchered. Check the Aretha Franklin tribute by Yolanda, Martina, Christina etc. I'm glad Mariah, even though Aretha approached her to lift, did not engage. That was wisdom because you don't control what the other singers are going to do and then suddenly it's a screaming match, nothing musical, then the train gets derailed and all the divas fall off. Haha. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 00:00)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,891) by Lambi from USA He's a great choice. I honestly love the video. Mariah most likely pitched the Titanic elements, and they meshed perfectly in B&W. I'd imagine it would have been corny in color, but in black and white it added a sophisticated surrealism. It's dreamlike but yet very ethereal. It is definitely a video that did the song justice. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 09:52) this is a reply to message 112,890

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,890) by Lighty from China The My All video was directed by Herb Ritts who was known for "black and white photography and portraits, often in the style of classical Greek sculpture, which emphasized the human shape". Mariah didn't involve in the directing part so I think he was the main reason for My All's dark and minimalist video style, though it might've been Mariah who chose Herb to direct the video. Mariah did co-direct the Butterfly, Breakdown and The Roof videos. A proof she was at her artistic peak both musically and visually at the time. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 03:49)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,890) by Lighty from China The My All video was directed by Herb Ritts who was known for "black and white photography and portraits, often in the style of classical Greek sculpture, which emphasized the human shape". Mariah didn't involve in the directing part so I think he was the main reason for My All's dark and minimalist video style, though it might've been Mariah who chose Herb to direct the video. Mariah did co-direct the Butterfly, Breakdown and The Roof videos. A proof she was at her artistic peak both musically and visually at the time. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 03:49) this is a reply to message 112,886

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,886) by Lambi from USA No one is saying Mariah mocked Céline or made a parody video. The point is about extreme contrast, not shade. At the time, Sony was pushing huge, cinematic ballads like MHWGO. Very much Tommy-coded. Schmaltzy and corny. Same for the video. Meanwhile Mariah was openly fighting for creative control. Choosing a dark, intimate, minimalist video for My All released right after MHWGO and using similar oceanic and tragic imagery, can reasonably be read as her saying, "This is actually how I want to do it." That's interpretation based on timing and industry context, not a conspiracy. It isn't completely far-fetched. It's ridiculous to willingly miss the broader point. Will Mariah ever confirm this? Hell no. The same way she wouldn't confirm Eminem was the guy she dressed up as in Obsessed. The same way she would never confirm that the Honey video symbolizes how she was a hostage in Sing Sing. Mariah does subtext. If you refuse to read between the lines, that is your limitation. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 00:57)

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