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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.

New album (51,705) by Mara from United States Well we got the track listing and it's pretty much a no brainer, but no other surprises other than Infinity? No demos, duets, or even AIWFCIY? Well, she knows what she's doing, maybe there is more in the works. I just had to vent that I was a little disappointed. All in all I can't wait to hear the new song. Bring on April 27th. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:24)

Infinity (51,522) by Mara from United States If indeed Infinity is the name of the new single, I love how Mariah gives us little hints. Could just be a coincidence, but in those photos of MC, the twins and Nick on Easter, Roc is wearing some part of Buzz Lightyear's gear. Buzz Lightyear is a character from Disney's Toy Story who always says "to infinity and beyond". Again, it could mean just that Roc loves him, which I'm sure he does. But it's just a cute observation. Infinity does have a nice ring to it and certainly lives up to what Mariah stands for in the music industry. Her music is timeless and will live on. (Thursday 9 April 2015; 17:39)

Andrew / promotion (51,469) by Mara from United States I kind of agree. I mean the shows start May 6th? Shouldn't she be out there rehearsing in Vegas? It just makes me nervous because it almost feels like ok, if she isn't rehearsing then we are in for more of the same ol show we have seen many times before. I know MC is the voice and as long as she sings and is in good voice that is all the public will care about, but come on. It is still Vegas and I would hope she has a surprise or two we haven't seen yet. Maybe she will have enough time to rehearse and pull it off and put it all together. I feel your nervousness Abraham. She should be relocating soon if she wants a sharp show. (Wednesday 8 April 2015; 4:24)

Nostalgia (51,458) by Mara from United States I remember it was the summer of 1990 and my sister got the VOL single cassette. The first time I heard it, I stole the tape off her and that was it. She was amazing, exotic, vocal ability beyond anything on the radio. I was 14 and always was a singer and loved Whitney. Well when Mariah came out that was it. We both had the brown eyes and long curly hair and similar cheeks. When Emotions came out I remember coming home from the record store and going up to my room with my headphones so I could hear everything and reading along to all the lyrics. I did this with every MC album on its release date that followed. I would try to emulate all her looks, sing her songs. I feel like I grew up with her. All here songs related to something in my life, be it a boy I liked in high school, to getting ready to give up at something. She was always there. Whenever it was a Friday night, my ritual was take a shower and "do my hair and makeup" to a hot MC song. She would always get me going and had that feel good vibe. My friends could not enter my car when we would go driving around without having to listen to MC. Another memory I have is Daydream came out on a Tuesday October 3 and I was pregnant with my son and he was due October 4. I made my was down to the record store 9 months pregnant to buy it like I always did on release day so I could read the lyrics along while listening. My son was born the next day and the song When I Saw You just fit that moment. Butterfly came out in the fall as did a lot of MC's earlier albums. I remember always playing that while driving to hayrides or looking at the leaves changing colors. Butterfly always takes me back to that time. There are so many more memories with her other albums. I just love her, there is nobody like her. Her music helped me get through so much as all of us. My Saving Grace and FLAB helped me when my husband and I were told we couldn't have any kids together. I felt like giving up and breaking down, and we met a doctor that really helped us. Miracles happen and we have a daughter. MC's songs always comforted me and she always seemed to have one song off of every album that just fit my situation perfectly at that same time in my life. (Tuesday 7 April 2015; 17:15)

Welcome new members / book deal (51,388) by Mara from United States Welcome to the new members/first time posters. This is such a great group of people who are real fans, and to be able to stop here and actually have people you can talk to about MC that understand and agree with our admiration for her is wonderful. We have our moments but we still come here for the same reason and that is MC. OK, now onto the book. This just shows what kind of a person he is. This is still the mother of his children and tell me what child will want to be bothered with a father that publicly tries to sabotage and humiliate their mother. He is in turn hurting his children. I am just glad Mariah is away from him. She doesn't deserve this kind of person in her life. I know there are two sides to every story and I am not giving MC a pass or saying she was the perfect spouse, but nobody deserves a tell all book. He is a slime bucket if he does that and I think that will tarnish him. But at this point, even if it's not true, he still looks bad. He should publicly say it's not if it isn't, and if he doesn't deny or shoot it down, what does that say? We all know how emotional Mariah is and this must be killing her. She does not need this before her big shows. Seems like whenever something big is going on in her life, there is always some news involving this Thirsty child. It's happened too many times. (Saturday 4 April 2015; 20:04)

Happy Easter (51,386) by Mara from United States I just wanted to take the time to wish MC and her two beautiful babies a happy Easter, along with all you guys. I always would look forward to Mariah's pics she would share with us of her children around the holidays. I hope she can take the time to just enjoy being the fabulous mother that she is and seeing their beautiful faces Easter Sunday. With all that is going on in her life right now it seems the personal pictures are a lot fewer, especially of the twins. Perhaps it's for legal reasons, or she just wants her privacy back. Who can blame her. But we all know how festive she is and I'm sure she will keep that going. Shelly welcome back. (Saturday 4 April 2015; 19:48)

A legend she is (51,188) by Mara from United States Very well said Sophia. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 1:10)

A very happy happy anniversary Mariah (51,177) by Mara from United States 3/27 A very festive day indeed. We love you and the world was made a better place the day Patricia and Alfred brought you into it. How empty my years would have been without your musical talent to narrarate it. HBD MC. (Friday 27 March 2015; 18:02)

Lady in black (51,128) by Mara from United States Don't mean to be on a "tangent" here but I noticed that the "lady in black" appears to be with MC as she dined with Brett Ratner and Courtney Love the other night. Just an observation and I'm not feeding into any crazy accusations, just wondering about her. I can't help but feel after following this woman since I was 15 years old a little protective of our beloved MC. And I haven't noticed her before the sign on twitch Epic. (Thursday 26 March 2015; 2:05)

Remixes (51,127) by Mara from United States I forgot to add that all of those remixes you guys listed were the exact same that I have on my playlist too. Just seems to add to the fact that us faithful Mariah fans really know her gems and miss that. (Thursday 26 March 2015; 1:59)

Late Late Show (51,126) by Mara from United States Mariah is going to be on the Late Late Show on CBS tonight. Hopefully this is the start of promotion for her Vegas shows and new album. As far as All I've Ever Wanted, I've always loved that song too as well as Pure Imagination. Isn't it funny how all of us lambs/fans that really know and love MC the way we do, feel very similar in what we adore from her catalog? I just love this woman and am so grateful to have this board and group of people who I can share my adoration for this talented lady that I have grown to feel is like family to me. I hope she is like the phoenix and rises from the ashes and leaves all this behind. Baby I am giving you a shout out since I am agreeing with a lot of your posts the past few days. RJ you are right as far as Brat rapping what MC wanted to say. I always noticed that too. It seemed like she literally spoke for MC lol. I could only imagine the lines she would have bottled up for the past year. Shelly we miss you. (Thursday 26 March 2015; 1:57)

The Truth (51,000) by Mara from United States Do you think this woman works for Sony? I know there is evil in this industry. I have never seen this woman around MC before and yes, she does tend to associate with the same circle. What are your thoughts? (Wednesday 18 March 2015; 3:16)

Shelly (50,987) by Mara from United States Just wanted to say I hope everything is alright and you will be missed here as I always enjoy reading what you have to say and always tend to agree with your posts. We have a lot of the same thoughts on Mariah. Take whatever time you need, I for one know what you mean about being on here too much. I have been doing a lot of that lately as well and sometimes you do just need a "break" from it all. Would def love to meet up over a Christmas show if you and some other MCA people are interested. That would be something to look forward to. But take care for now and know even though I don't post everyday, I never miss a day here and this board feels like family to me so be well and look forward to hearing from you again. (Tuesday 17 March 2015; 15:59)

Vegas (50,811) by Mara from United States Well just thought I would join in on all the love posted on this board today. Speaking of Mariah changing things up for Vegas, we know Big Jim is involved since he posted on twitter, also her dancers from the Elusive Chantuse Show are still involved, per their twitter page as well. Now I am hoping whoever is choreographing her Vegas show can bring out something more from these dancers than what we saw on TECS. I am not saying anything bad about them, they can only work with what people tell them to do, but we all know her last tour left a little to be imagined. I only hope they change things up and make things look more "higher budget" and more showtime Vegas like and not more of the same ol same ole. Anyhow, speaking of old posters on here, whatever happened to Stephen? Stephen if you still lurke here, some of us miss your posts. Come back, as no matter what you were a real fan of Mariah too. Lastly, people have mentioned if MC continues her Christmas shows, how fun would it be to have a full MCArchives meet up in NYC in December? I would be in. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 3:36)

MCArchives (50,521) by Mara from United States I just want to say I honestly don't know what I would do without this group of people or this board. We may all not agree and we may have different views as far as Mariah, but we all can agree that we have passion for her and that is why we are here. There is not a day that I don't take time out of my day to check my MCArchives message board. You guys are all like family and there is nowhere else I can freely voice my opinion on a woman I consider a family member since 1990. Lee, I loved your posts as well as Jon's. Adam, I said these Vegas shows remind me of MJ's This Is It shows when I first heard she was doing them. I do think they are very similar as far as what the general public is going to look to MC to pull off. Marissa, your post nailed it. Those of us that lived through the MC that could do no wrong or the MC that ruled the charts are simply not used to this Mariah or this current state of music, whichever it is. It really is taking adjustment to Mariah not being on top. All I can say is she has done it before and with all that has been going on in her life, it should be more than enough ammunition to stop, regroup and remind people. I love this woman so much and feel like she is a sister who went through everything since 14 years old with me. We all connect on so many different levels with MC. I don't know how many other artists fans can say that. Just wanted to show you guys all some love. Baby, you are an awesome lamb too by the way, and of course Shelly. (Saturday 28 February 2015; 6:00)

Eyebrows (50,358) by Mara from United States I just wanted to chime in on this random topic. I too love Mariah with the fuller eyebrows. It gives her a very sexy exotic look only she can pull off with her beautiful nationalities. Someday video look is my fav, but I also absolutely love her look in The Roof video with the red jacket and jeans on. There is something about Mariah with darker brows and eye makeup, her look in this video always gave me a young Natalie Wood vibe. Also the Honey remix video is a good example as well. (Monday 23 February 2015; 21:23)

RJJ12 prayer for MC (50,284) by Mara from United States It's nice to see you back posting. I come here everyday although I don't post everyday, I do enjoy your posts. I am with Shelly and always do pray for MC. It's hard enough dealing with issues in your life, let alone doing it in the public eye where people feel the need to judge your every move and mistake. The pressure she must feel just by "being" Mariah Carey. I'd imagine it could make the strongest person crack. She seems very vulnerable right now and we all know how evil this industry is. Count me in, that's all for now. (Thursday 19 February 2015; 3:39)

Marissa (49,809) by Mara from United States I think that is a great option for Mariah. She is such a talented songwriter. I know she has done this for a few people before. Someone like Sia comes to mind. She has written some of today's biggest hits, but I can definitely see MC doing the same if she was willing to part with her talent. It could be something she could do behind the scenes if she wanted to slow down in the future. On a side note, it's been very interesting reading everyone's thoughts lately. Nice to see how everyone really all in all want nothing but the best for our Mariah. (Friday 6 February 2015; 5:40)

Someday (49,206) by Mara from United States Hmm, I think if my memory serves me right, that Someday was a favorite song of Nick or her look in that video was, or something of that nature. Well, it also happens to be a non favorite of Mariah, hence her never performing it. But maybe now as karma should have it, she will perform it taking on a new meaning. (Thursday 15 January 2015; 18:11)

Sophia (49,201) by Mara from United States You wrote something in your post that really stuck out. I completely know what you mean about Mariah smiling and happy with a sense of pride. She was confident and it showed. You also said Vegas is for people who earned the right to be there. So true. She worked her a** off in this business for 25 years, and a catalog to back it up. She has two children under 4 and yeah she has nannies, but essentially is a single mother now. She is getting paid to stay in one place, come home to the same place each night to her kids, get paid a huge sum of money and keep her legacy going. How is that a loss? She is no wash up and people are in for a spectacular show and should be prepared for chills when they hear that voice live, and see her on stage. I don't care when people say Britney is the performer and some say M just sings. There are different levels of entertainment and there certainly is no shortage of choices if a "circus theme" is what they want. I don't mean that as an insult to Britney at all, just different. But Mariah doing the #1's as her headline sets her apart, even if a certain someone from the block heads to Vegas too. (Thursday 15 January 2015; 17:11)

Ellen (49,199) by Mara from United States Wow. She looks amazing. She is working hard and it is paying off. I knew this was where she was aiming with this residency. My post 49,004 I said she may set this around her number one songs and how this backs up her legacy and reminds them all what sets MC apart from those others. 2015 will be a great year for Mariah. I don't see Vegas hurting her at all, if anything I think it will remind people who she is. If her shows are anything close to her Beacon shows, people are in for a pleasant surprise. I would think she will have to rearrange the songs since this is a Mariah Carey catalog and singing these songs consecutively would be hard for anyone. But for a chance to hear her sing Someday, IDWC? I gotta figure out a way for a trip to Vegas. (Thursday 15 January 2015; 16:53)

Vegas (49,004) by Mara from United States Do you think if this turns out to be true, this will become a show of her number one songs live? I mean think about it. All those other performers that have done the shows in Las Vegas have hits but none have the number ones that Mariah has. They can promote it doing something with her 25 years in the business with all of her number one songs. She has enough to more than complete a set list. It would remind people of her legacy and help it at that. I don't think it would be a bad thing at all. It did good for Britney, and being a mother it will keep her grounded and in one place, not to mention keep her relevant and in the general publics eyes is good, since they quickly forget. Although Mariah is "no one" to forget and never will be forgotten. Just feel like this is getting interesting and that MC25 as Cameo said, "This stuff is starting now." (Wednesday 7 January 2015; 6:55)

Cgee54 / maybe I'm showing my age (48,928) by Mara from United States I know Mariah performed this song We're Not Making Love Anymore with Michael Bolton at some party but I can't find it online. It must not have been recorded. I always loved this song when I was in 8th grade by Barbra Streisand. Come to find our loving MC sang it? I needto hear her on this song. I am on the fence as far as Las Vegas. I can tell you this though, I would fly out there in a minute to see my queen in Vegas. (Saturday 3 January 2015; 3:16)

Beacon Show (48,677) by Mara from United States Here now waiting for the queen of Christmas herself. Hello to the rest of the lamily that are at tonight's show. (Sunday 21 December 2014; 1:51)

Otti / show tonight (48,658) by Mara from United States I was just listening to those same songs along with Looking In and felt they fit Mariah today. She always rises. I can't wait to see MC tonight. We are on our way into the city now to spend the day doing some other things, and top it off with Mariah. It's going to be a magical day and night. I can't wait to be in the same room with this amazing woman once again, along with the Lambily. (Saturday 20 December 2014; 16:50)

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