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About Mara from United States: I'm a Mariah fan since the debut. Been through her entire career with her and may not always agree with every single thing she does, But i will always come to her defense when she gets attacked for being misunderstood. I am not a blind fan and relate Mariah to a sister who I would tell in a minute if something seems wrong or something of that nature. I come to this board to discuss her with people who I feel are true fans and yes, some don't always praise her to the heavens every single moment but we all are here for the same reason and we do adore her.

Question (73,039) by Mara from United States Can anyone clarify if when Mariah was married to Nick, if she had a "team" around her 24/7 like this? And I don't mean hair and makeup or bodyguards, but other people that literally were with her "all the time". If so, then I apologize and maybe it's MC who asks for this codependency. I just remember when she was with Nick, they were out together at events and I don't recall any tag alongs but I could be wrong. Does anyone know? (Wednesday 22 February 2017; 21:47)

Re: Cut Mimi some slack (73,036) (73,038) by Mara from United States Plus the fact that Mariah writes lyrics stating "maybe she grew up a little too soon" and how she has "seen things little ones shouldn't know" why are these things repeating themselves in her presence? Kids should be kids and no we are not "hating" by expressing this. Just simply expressing freedom of speech like Stella everyday. (Wednesday 22 February 2017; 21:39)

(73,037) by Mara from United States What bothers me the most is the blatant "I'm doing this on purpose" mocking fans, more you complain, more I post the FU post, pics attitude Stella and yes, Mishka have. I am not one to comment on kids but in this case, they literally put it out there. On purpose. The looks they give in those pics are straight up like "we are with Mimi and we know what you say and we are doing it all the more". Like they are taunting us with how they pose. I never saw a more catty, nasty team ever in Mariah's 27 years in the business. All this while MC's imagage is drowning and they could be gone tomorrow and continue on with the likes of Tiny and co, yet the lasting effect of what they are doing to MC will stay and nobody pays but Mariah. I said it before and a few of us have, if she wants to stay in Stella's company since it's different this time with Mariah being a mom and Stella feeding off that as they both have kids and lets face it, M's family and friends seem MIA at the moment - then she should hire new people but stay friends with Stella and crew. I don't know what to make of the Bryan thing anymore or what she gets with him around anymore if it's for a show or she is too embarrassed to end it. Who knows. Like Packer, she is never alone with this man and I don't see how any man cannot tire of that. It seems like Bryan has signed off his personal life since MC too. How is this all healthy? He will tire soon. It seems he is got something in the works now too according to his website. I almost wish that Mariah would do a full sit down with either Oprah or Barbara or someone that can pull out the humble, vulnerable Mariah to do some control on her image right now. I pray she doesn't come out with boobs out and body suits and being late to the Lionel tour. That would be career suicide at this point as his fans are already out for blood and want no part of seeing her. Why she is never in New York anymore concerns me too. Did she rent this new home, to house Stella and everyone since Stella is LA based? Mariah don't give up who you are. Don't forget who you are. I just hope she is happy. (Wednesday 22 February 2017; 20:49)

Re: Nerves (72,786) (72,791) by Mara from United States Need to make sure when I say VOL is a simple song, in no way did I mean simple song to sing. I meant some of MC's songs have vocals all over and don't translate well live or without a ton of backing tracks. VOL is straight up Mariah. (Friday 17 February 2017; 16:07)

Nerves (72,786) by Mara from United States I agree she was nervous. She had a lot on her and she knew it after NYE. As B said, even her fans were displeased and went in on her after NYE. Plus ID is a new song and she never performed it ever before so to pick a song she never performed as your reemergence song, it showed that she was concentrating on just getting that right and she was focusing on the song and getting through it. She did well other than being stiff and I think the dress was too tight to move around even if she lipped a complete song let alone really sing. I wish it was VOL that was televised but I get that she needs to push the new song. I think she chooses VOL to be the one she sings live all the time because other than it being her signature debut song and really showcase her range, it really is a simple song without any backing vocals so it comes across better. JMO. (Friday 17 February 2017; 15:09)

Re: Mariah doing George Michael tribute? (72,555) (72,563) by Mara from United States I sincerely hope she is and that it was the best kept secret from her team. I saw something on TMZ sports that Mariah was at a PreGrammy party at Melonie Griffith's house. I pray Stella was able to work Mariah in to the George tribute as I know what a real fan MC was of him and his death really affected her. Also, it is a great platform to redeem NYE without going overboard and pay homage to her friend. We will find out soon I suppose. (Monday 13 February 2017; 1:56)

Re: Weird era (72,361) (72,375) by Mara from United States Well the fact that the video went to number 1 was all the verification that Stella needed to prove to MC that she is doing her job right. She leaked this wedding dress story to TMZ that did nothining but get MC dragged by people in every comment section I read, but hey - it got the video clicks and therefore got the video to number one. So the party and the cake pics we saw all were in celebration of that same mindset where Mishka posted that pic of Mariah that Stella was so happy went viral. That is where we are at and that is what MC is being fed right now. Probably why there is no new album in the works either. How can she have any time to get into that creative space with all these people around all the time. Does Mishka even do homeschooling? This child should not even be let in these clubs at these hours with no kids her age ever. It's all so bizarre. But as I said, bad story? MC's image getting more tarnished? Who cares if there were so many other places Mariah could have put a $250,000 wedding dress. It got people talking and interested in the video and that is where this group of people are going to take Mariah. She is going to remind Mariah there is no money in albums anymore and if you noticed in one of her recent interviews where she talks just doing singles, she almost lets it slip that there isn't money in albums, but catches herself and says but of course she will always be back to the music because that is who she is. (Wednesday 8 February 2017; 15:53)

Re: Weird era (72,340) (72,344) by Mara from United States The weirdest thing for me has to be the sudden Packer relationship/photos and the yacht pictures and then the insertion of Stella and her daughter literally everywhere MC went. It all was just so bizarre to me. At that point, the reality docuseries and Tanaka didn't phase me. (Wednesday 8 February 2017; 2:17)

YG (72,094) by Mara from United States I wish he wasn't on this track at all. He really brings nothing to this song. His rap is awful and he doesn't even pronounce anything and he and MC really have the least bit of chemistry. You can really see in the video. He looks like Bernie from Weekend at Bernies sitting half slouching propped up in the front seat like he is wasted and he doesn't even look like he wants to be there at all. (Friday 3 February 2017; 20:39)

MV / Mariah's house (72,092) by Mara from United States Well I did my part and bought the song this morning, watched the video and all I can say if her face looks stunning and other than her ensemble in black, her hair looks amazing in those shots too, especially the eyebrows and eye makeup. Everything else, I'll leave it there. During the Facebook live, Mariah was thanking someone by the name of Bree. Is she with the label or something? Also, has Mariah totally abandoned New York now? It seems LA is where she now is taking up residence. One thing I never thought I would see is Mariah giving up NY. I know she has t totally, but it's like she never goes back anymore. (Friday 3 February 2017; 20:36)

New pic (71,935) by Mara from United States The new teaser pic is stunning. She really is a flawless beauty who never ages. Her eyebrows, skin and hair look amazing in this latest shot. Wow. (Thursday 2 February 2017; 2:58)

Beyoncé at Beacon (71,934) by Mara from United States I wonder if she told Mariah when she went to see her show and especially when she had Blue Ivy playing with Roc and Roe. (Thursday 2 February 2017; 2:55)

Re: I Don't cover (71,880) (71,890) by Mara from United States Well I think we are in for a lot of the trying to be sexy poses, stares and obviously *attire*. The cover is already getting dragged and I just don't understand why she so desperately has to look sexy and I hate to say it but Fredericks of Hollywood sexy instead of sexy without trying so hard. I take it back on the red dress shot, I'll take that over the official one. The mouth open pose, I can't. It literally looks like a porno movie cover. Sorry MC, not feeling it. Ok, I think I jumped on here to quick. I don't hate the cover after looking closer. I can honestly say this is the past professional we have seen in a long time and her face looks beautiful. I think what is throwing me off is the mouth being open. It might have looked better with a seductive stare or sly smile. Lol, I don't know but it does look like they got some stuff together on this. (Wednesday 1 February 2017; 3:36)

I Don't cover (71,857) by Mara from United States So is this red dress with the fire in front of the shot supposed to be the artwork for the single? It appears she has the ring on her middle finger as a ---- you to Packer in the pic. I wish she would have taken a classier route than this especially since it is documented on television and now a DVD how all the while she was engaged and wearing this man's ring she was flirting and whatever else with another man, including after her finance came to visit her and after he left. Unless, this was all part of the spiel from the beginning and Packer got what he wanted as MC puts it (business deals) Stella/MC (tv show, storyline, paparazzi, interest, whatever) and he never intended to marry her in the first place. I don't get why MC would take this route with treating Packer this way unless things didn't go as planned and he jumped ship so to speak before he should have, hence the cover for the single. Mariah has me so confused with where she is going with all this, I literally am at a loss when people who know what a fan I am ask me about her. Although a lot of casual fans were loving the show and would text me while it was on how they loved her and Tanaka. So maybe they got what they wanted in the end. (Tuesday 31 January 2017; 14:59)

Re: MW finale plot twist? (71,794) (71,812) by Mara from United States Ribbon my friend you are really on a roll today. I agree with all of what you are saying. That's why I love my daily check ins at MCA. I also think the lyrics I heard so far fit her and Nick a heck of a lot more than Packer. Who does she think she is fooling with how she loved him and how bad he treated her when she was seen totally up on he dancer all hours of the night and videos were posted on snap chat and what not. Also the fact that they were never alone, even down to the point of having "his and hers yachts". These lyrics are really nonbelieveable unless she went ala Butterfly on us with her Mottola situation. They really work much better for her and Nick though. The other thing since they played up this twist and wait and see with final episode, the thought of her spending time alone maybe contemplating going back with Nick crossed my mind and who knows if it was attempted, it may have but I also agree I don't think Nick wants to go back there. I noticed just by the clips last night and they were indeed sparse but he is there for the kids and that is it. I could see Mariah genuinely happy and herself in those scenes and he always makes her laugh even when she spoke about him on her most recent Today Show interview with Kathy Lee. She does look genuine when she talks about him, I did not get any sense of that from Nick. Then when I saw all the beach video being leaked I started thinking... no... it's the Tanaka thing. It was nice seeing Big Jim there in the final show group pic though. He tweeted last night it was a nice surprise seeing MC at the piano last night. (Monday 30 January 2017; 19:12)

Re: New song (71,748) (71,764) by Mara from United States Yes May, I always loved that about her voice too. I adored the first time I heard her use it in Someday. Emotions is my absolute favorite MC album. Back then even her breathing between vocals sounded amazing. I just feel like it was much richer then and now whatever is happening for the first time it is sounding off. (Sunday 29 January 2017; 21:35)

New song (71,746) by Mara from United States Well I am not sure what part of Mariah's voice we hear during the first snippet of the song, but it seems to be the only part of her voice she is most comfortable singing anymore. It's the part of her voice she uses when she improvises live at her shows or when she was on the behind the scenes WWHL and she sang on the spot. Whatever it is "technically" called I actually hate to say this as a Mariah fan since day one this saddens me but this part of her voice almost sounds unpleasant to listen to. I don't know what happened and as we fans often compare different eras of her voice. It is crazy that it is really sounding and again I hate to say this but unpleasant to the ears. I love Mariah and yes, I will always buy and support whatever she puts out since there will never be another that I can say had a song to comfort me in any aspect of my life. Therefore I will in return be there for her. It does lead me to be concerned though that years of drinking is really showing its effect on her vocal chords and her possible lack of sleep and any new or possibly old "bad habits" are affecting her as well. If Mariah wants to keep going as a singer I really think she needs to take care of her golden instrument a little better and it does require a certain level of discipline and possible lifestyle changes on Mariah's part and nobody else. The people around her however should also try to follow similar behavior if the singing side of things means anything to any of them anymore. After all, there is a tour coming up that does require some use of that instrument we hope at least. (Sunday 29 January 2017; 6:29)

New pics / Tanaka (71,677) by Mara from United States I have to admit I am loving this casual Mariah in recent pics. I think this is as casual as we will see her again. I used to like the way she would dress on off days during the Rainbow and Charmbraclet days but this is the closest to casual we have seen her in a long time. It makes her look younger when she doesn't always glam it up. Just seeing her do normal things with the kids like taking them to karate or gym class or whatever is very refreshing. Even though she still has an entourage, it's refreshing not seeing Stella and her daughter tagging along with her big purse and iPhone in hand. Whether it is real with Tanaka or not, it is nice seeing her do what us normal people do like go for yogurt ad what not. Tanaka does seem like he is good with the kids and I gotta wonder how that makes Nick feel seeing that but this is what happens when people divorce with kids. Although it's not always public as this. I know we are thinking this is all fabricated for the show but if this is not real at all, that means MC is alone and lonely and I hate to think of anyone that alone being since we know what is going on with family and how the only people around her seem to be the ones that are paid. For Mariah's sake, if he makes her happy, I say enjoy it. I really don't know what to make of it or what the kids are told as to who he is but it's no business of mine and it's just nice seeing her do normal things without the manager and crew tagging along at every absolute outing personal and not. That was what always led me to believe the James thing was not real. Meaning why would she want a third wheel tagging along if she was happy with this man? That and the fact the kids never interacted with him. Maybe this is real and that is why we don't see Stella everywhere and her doing more normal things with Bryan and the kids. I hate to say it but I think Mariah sees Nick in Bryan and she is replacing what would have been with Nick and the twins with her and Bryan. Going back to the scenes we saw with Roc on Tanaka's leg and she was just staring at them. Maybe I'm reading too much into this all, but I just don't want to see anyone all alone with no real family, friends, partner. I know she has her children but her life just seems very lonely and like if you take away the paid help there are no real people around her anymore. (Friday 27 January 2017; 16:27)

Re: MW: This is not an exaggeration (71,393) (71,402) by Mara from United States Totally agree Lila. I just wish she would let them in more and spend more time with those people instead of who she travels around with and spends most of her time with. This current group of people are really rubbing off on her. (Tuesday 17 January 2017; 20:23)

Re: MW: This is not an exaggeration (71,365) (71,371) by Mara from United States Quick question about the scene in Paris when it was the vodka launch party and Stella's BD and also around the day Prince passed away. Thy showed James there at the dinner and MC has that black dress on. Isn't that the same time these cell phone videos were leaked online of MC, Tanaka and Anthony all dancing up on each other looking very close? I remember seeing these leaked cell phone videos and MC even is caught saying you are not getting my body or something like that. If so, James was there. So what does James leave his fiancé in Paris when he comes all the way out to see her and leave she early or who knows since MC stays awake until 5am anyhow (apparently Mishka does too according to MW) but James leaves his fiancé, she stays back and continues to party with the dancers. This all is so unreal. I really wish she would resolve whatever hurt she is obviously going through from the divorce and get away from the entire circus. Problem is and she said it herself, she has no real family and considers this life, her family. I honestly don't know where this situation will end up right now. (Tuesday 17 January 2017; 4:52)

New MW clip (71,206) by Mara from United States So the latest clip of MW is out and can somone answer a question I have in comeplete sincerity? In the clip you see Monroe trying on her dress for the wedding and we see Mariah the mother gushing over her beautiful little girl, very nice moment. Then we see Mariah, supposedly trying on her gown for her final fitting before her wedding to Packer. Why then, do we see Tanaka planted there looking unhappy? Wasn't this when MW was to be focused on the storyline of her wedding to Packer and touring at the same time. I would think the final fitting for your gown would be a private moment and forgive me, but why have your dancer there for that. He looked strangely out of place. Was this the plot they were going for all along? As a back up? To stir things up? Was this scene just edited in to look like he was there watching? Does it look that way to you guys? I mean at this point we know it's a staged mess, but I don't know where this can go from here. Where is the footage when we saw cameras following MC around and she went to that Elton John fundraiser looking so beautiful in that black dress. We need more of that, the superstar side. (Thursday 12 January 2017; 21:49)

Lionel (71,187) by Mara from United States Has Lionel come out with any kind of Mariah mention at all since NYE? (Thursday 12 January 2017; 5:38)

Latest Stella interview (71,186) by Mara from United States MimiL do you have a link to the latest interview Stella did? I can't believe it was brought up again about what Tommy said. Maybe that's why she wanted Mariah to take a break from social media? This is getting a little out of hand. I understand she really is into portraying th female BossLady attitude but c'mon at this point it's becoming embarrassing. I can start to think her attitude is a turn off to professionals wanting to even work with Mariah. She thinks nothing of bashing people in a "high school tough girl" type of way instead of a professional in charge of Mariah Carey the legend's career. I don't think she should be banished so to speak from Mariah's circle but step aside and give the PR portion to someone that can come across a little more polished. (Thursday 12 January 2017; 5:27)

Cameras (70,917) by Mara from United States Does anyone know if there were cameras following Mariah around on NYE? Didn't Stella mention in one of her interviews that they have it on camera that the earpiece wasn't working? I seriously hope this will not be a focus on a Mariah's World season 2 to get viewers. I'd imagine the coverage would draw people in to see this disaster play out behind the scenes. Just seemed strange that we saw photos of MC doing rehearsals this time when we never see her do any rehearsals, especially released pics, like they were ready for a counter argue. Even in the Ryan interview when he asks her if she is ready and she looks at him and says "Me?" and laughs. Then the fallout, Anthony being fired. I don't know. I think reading in to too much and this story never seeming to die down at almost a week now has gotten to me. Just curious if I was alone on that or if Stella did say she had it on camera the earpieces didn't work. Imagine if Mariah did perform at the Trump inauguration. There would be enough material to cover a whole season. Whoa. In all seriousness I really hope despite the pic we got of MC with NC and the kids that Mariah is alright. We have Stella doing all the talking and the only words from MC were from a print interview. I hope she is OK. (Friday 6 January 2017; 19:00)

Re: New IG pic (70,842) (70,844) by Mara from United States This really looks more and more like the Anna Nicole Smith/Howard K Stern story. Now we have the pics of Mariah going into the store herself non the less, why not have someone do it for you and the pics with glasses in hand or nearby. I really hope they are not pushing these substances on her. Sorry but damage control needs to be done now. Anyone know who Mariah PR people are now? Is that Stella and Co now too? (Thursday 5 January 2017; 15:12)

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