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Return to roots (107,144) by BFF from United States I think the last chance Mariah had to "return to her roots" was in 2013/14 with "The Art of Letting Go" before it became "Me I Am Mariah" (still hate that album title). Many of the songs on that album were quite good, but they were ignored because of the delays and poor launch. The accident during the #Beautiful music video, the divorce from Nick, and Stella's subsequent push for the holiday shows and the Vegas residencies really hindered any chances of recording being Mariah's main focus. What Mariah needs to do is focus on getting into better physical and vocal condition so she can deliver solid live performances that match the prices that fans pay to see her live. Touring and live performances are where the money is made now, not on album sales. Confidence on stage could translate into more inspired studio albums, but we really need to see an improvement in the performances first. And if there is a chronic health condition contributing (as with Celine Dion or Linda Ronstadt), she really needs to address it. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 20:41) this is a reply to message 107,117

Return to roots (107,117) by Jamie from UK I was just listening to Music Box and Emotions in the gym, and it got me thinking why Mariah never returned to doing a mainly ballad album with a few uptempo numbers. Yes she likes RnB but that doesn't mean it has to be your main focus for the rest of your career. Those types of albums worked for her and it's a shame she got stuck in the same RnB vibe for so long. Going back to a ballad album and then next album after that could have been more RnB. Do you think it's more to do with proving to Tommy that she can make it no matter what? I just think it would have been nice for her to experiment a bit more over the years, show us she's still got that soul sound she had on Emotions and the heart wrenching lyrics of Music Box. Just seems to me she made up her mind to break away from what she was and take a completely new direction and leave her core fan base behind. I'm grateful for the music we've had over the years but it would have been nice and I think beneficial to her career/likability with the general public had she not complete abandoned the image and music she was most famous for. Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs. I get she was affected by Tommy but that was 28 years ago now. Yes she's had some great success since but the diva show and lackluster songs are not working for her anymore. Surely she must see that. She always reflects on the great early days of her career in a positive way now, she needs to dig deep into herself and bring out the caring likeable lady she once was. (Monday 5 August 2024; 18:25)

Return to roots (107,143) by Jamie from UK Yes the world was a lot better when ballads charted. Today's music is just manufactured rubbish. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 19:53) this is a reply to message 107,142

Return to roots (107,142) by MusicfanJ from Germany Well, that's your opinion. And that's fine. But for my musical taste "You're mine" and "With you" are no typical ballads, just slow songs. "Trough the rain" is a ballad and even if it wasn't a huge hit, I love that song and "Portrait" too. Why should we fans have all the same taste? As I said, I understand you. You want something different. But Mariah isn't a legend because of "Caution" or because of new producers. She climbed the music olymp because of her soulful songs and up-tempos with her signature sound like "Dreamlover" and "Fantasy". I will stay excited for whatever will come next, but I still believe that a good ballad could chart nowadays. The world could need a good one more than ever. I listenend to Whitney's "One moment in time" today because of the olympics. Very uplifting. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 19:05)

Return to roots (107,142) by MusicfanJ from Germany Well, that's your opinion. And that's fine. But for my musical taste "You're mine" and "With you" are no typical ballads, just slow songs. "Trough the rain" is a ballad and even if it wasn't a huge hit, I love that song and "Portrait" too. Why should we fans have all the same taste? As I said, I understand you. You want something different. But Mariah isn't a legend because of "Caution" or because of new producers. She climbed the music olymp because of her soulful songs and up-tempos with her signature sound like "Dreamlover" and "Fantasy". I will stay excited for whatever will come next, but I still believe that a good ballad could chart nowadays. The world could need a good one more than ever. I listenend to Whitney's "One moment in time" today because of the olympics. Very uplifting. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 19:05) this is a reply to message 107,138

Return to roots (107,138) by 123 from USA Ballads don't chart anymore. You only named one artist, Adele, and she is a slight exception to the rule, but it's usually just her lead singles that are successful. Her follow up singles don't do much but she still quietly sells 30 million records. Other than Adele who else is charting with ballads? Everyone on the board always complains that she needs to do something new and work with new producers and now you are saying she should go back to only doing ballads. She never stopped doing ballads. Every time her labels try to launch her albums with ballads as lead singles they flop. [Through the rain], Your [sic] Mine, and [With you] are her signature ballad style and they flopped in the [States]. Also with Boys to Men [sic], [4 seasons of loneliness] was their lead single in 97. It went to number 1 after its second week and then disappeared. It was their last number one. All other follow up singles were ballads failed to hit number one. Their 2nd single peaked at number 7 and was their last top 10 hit. Those are facts. Portrait is another excellent example. Most people felt like it was out of place on Caution and didn't really care for it, but the Hopefull Child Remix is light years better and got a lot of love from the lambs. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 16:31)

Return to roots (107,141) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. Wait a minute. What do you know about Rachelle Ferrell? (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 19:00) this is a reply to message 107,132

Return to roots (107,132) by Randy from USA She sings better than Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Celine Dion, Chante Moore, Kelly Price, Keke Wyatt, Rachelle Ferrell, Deborah Cox, Karen Clark? You mean right now? In 2024? I love you man, but did the batteries in your ears go dead? (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 03:49)

Return to roots (107,140) by Jamie from UK Again you're missing the point, none of us are saying she has to chart, we just want good quality songs. Through The Rain was due to exceptional circumstances. Mariah had lost her crown at that point plus she didn't sing in full voice for the majority of it. You're Mine was released in 2014 and was her first song to chart on the Hot 100 since 2009 and With You peaked at number 7 on the adult contemporary chart, her highest in several years as a solo artist at that time. You said Adult Contemporary is dead, clearly not. She's never gonna hit the heights of her past career but there are two examples of the only two songs (none holiday) that have even charted, and guess what they are: both ballads. I rest my case (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 18:15) this is a reply to message 107,138

Return to roots (107,138) by 123 from USA Ballads don't chart anymore. You only named one artist, Adele, and she is a slight exception to the rule, but it's usually just her lead singles that are successful. Her follow up singles don't do much but she still quietly sells 30 million records. Other than Adele who else is charting with ballads? Everyone on the board always complains that she needs to do something new and work with new producers and now you are saying she should go back to only doing ballads. She never stopped doing ballads. Every time her labels try to launch her albums with ballads as lead singles they flop. [Through the rain], Your [sic] Mine, and [With you] are her signature ballad style and they flopped in the [States]. Also with Boys to Men [sic], [4 seasons of loneliness] was their lead single in 97. It went to number 1 after its second week and then disappeared. It was their last number one. All other follow up singles were ballads failed to hit number one. Their 2nd single peaked at number 7 and was their last top 10 hit. Those are facts. Portrait is another excellent example. Most people felt like it was out of place on Caution and didn't really care for it, but the Hopefull Child Remix is light years better and got a lot of love from the lambs. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 16:31)

Return to roots (107,139) by Shezz from Pk I feel that in addition to trying to stay with the trends, she also focuses on non ballads now because of her voice. She probably does not like the fact that her voice does not have the technicalities required to pull off big ballads anymore. Personally, a pop - disco flavoured album would suit her current voice well. Of course she will always have a ballad or two in her albums. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 17:28) this is a reply to message 107,138

Return to roots (107,138) by 123 from USA Ballads don't chart anymore. You only named one artist, Adele, and she is a slight exception to the rule, but it's usually just her lead singles that are successful. Her follow up singles don't do much but she still quietly sells 30 million records. Other than Adele who else is charting with ballads? Everyone on the board always complains that she needs to do something new and work with new producers and now you are saying she should go back to only doing ballads. She never stopped doing ballads. Every time her labels try to launch her albums with ballads as lead singles they flop. [Through the rain], Your [sic] Mine, and [With you] are her signature ballad style and they flopped in the [States]. Also with Boys to Men [sic], [4 seasons of loneliness] was their lead single in 97. It went to number 1 after its second week and then disappeared. It was their last number one. All other follow up singles were ballads failed to hit number one. Their 2nd single peaked at number 7 and was their last top 10 hit. Those are facts. Portrait is another excellent example. Most people felt like it was out of place on Caution and didn't really care for it, but the Hopefull Child Remix is light years better and got a lot of love from the lambs. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 16:31)

Return to roots (107,138) by 123 from USA Ballads don't chart anymore. You only named one artist, Adele, and she is a slight exception to the rule, but it's usually just her lead singles that are successful. Her follow up singles don't do much but she still quietly sells 30 million records. Other than Adele who else is charting with ballads? Everyone on the board always complains that she needs to do something new and work with new producers and now you are saying she should go back to only doing ballads. She never stopped doing ballads. Every time her labels try to launch her albums with ballads as lead singles they flop. [Through the rain], Your [sic] Mine, and [With you] are her signature ballad style and they flopped in the [States]. Also with Boys to Men [sic], [4 seasons of loneliness] was their lead single in 97. It went to number 1 after its second week and then disappeared. It was their last number one. All other follow up singles were ballads failed to hit number one. Their 2nd single peaked at number 7 and was their last top 10 hit. Those are facts. Portrait is another excellent example. Most people felt like it was out of place on Caution and didn't really care for it, but the Hopefull Child Remix is light years better and got a lot of love from the lambs. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 16:31) this is a reply to message 107,134

Return to roots (107,134) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Ballads do not chart anymore." I don't think so. Adele's "Someone like you" or "Hello" are just two examples. The songs dominated the charts for weeks. If a song is outstanding it will work. No rappers and beats are needed. But a Disco Mariah would be cool. Like the new Rainbow mix. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 08:39)

Return to roots (107,137) by Robert-Anthony from United States I was referring to singers who have albums or singles out right now like Kehlani, Coco Jones, Sza, Remi Wolf and Sabrina Carpener. The female singers you mentioned probably could make MC take some time off if they ever hit the stage together. Your singers have preserved their voices better than MC. I just want MC to sing and not worry about hitting high notes and using her whistle register during live performances and on her new songs. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 12:09) this is a reply to message 107,132

Return to roots (107,132) by Randy from USA She sings better than Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Celine Dion, Chante Moore, Kelly Price, Keke Wyatt, Rachelle Ferrell, Deborah Cox, Karen Clark? You mean right now? In 2024? I love you man, but did the batteries in your ears go dead? (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 03:49)

Return to roots (107,136) by Jamie from UK [You're] missing the point, ballads is what she was known for, added with a few uptempos. At this point in her career I think it would be great for her to just give her loyal fans what they want and what they fell in love with. Sometimes artists loose their creativity by constantly trying to stay on trend instead of just doing music that works for them and not caring about chart positions. A strong solid album in her signature style would be far better than trying to make something to appeal to today's trends. She's been a trend setter most of her career and it's time to return to basics and give us strong soulful music fitting to her and her current age. No body wants a repeat of the I Don't video. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 11:25) this is a reply to message 107,130

Return to roots (107,130) by 123 from USA Please no more ballads. Her discography has way too many as it is. Since the 2000s when they've tried to launch Mariah albums with a ballad and they all flopped (TTR, YM, and WY). Ballads do not chart anymore. People these days want bops, not ballads. They launched Caution with With You and the label only sent it to adult ac and urban ac. They didn't even bother to send it to major radio formats because they knew no one would play it. They figured they could get an Adult Comtempory hit and it didn't even top the formats it was sent to. AC was popular in the early 90s and as the 90s progressed, less and less ballads topped the charts. That's why acts like Boys II Men flopped 97 onwards as the continued to release ballads as singles instead of getting with the times and incorporating hip hop and uptempos. She needs to do something she has never done and that's an all up tempo album. All of her uptempos have traditionally stayed at the top longer than her ballads as they usually came and went. Her uptempo remixes for [Anytime you need a friend] were gaining traction in the UK but the label didn't support those remixes because they didn't want her seen as a disco diva. I think she could have sold more units of Music Box had the label released more uptempos. Anytime You Need a Friend and Without You are some of her best ballads and they failed to hit #1 but Dreamlover topped the charts for 8 consecutive weeks. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 02:31)

Return to roots (107,135) by Zachariah from Croatia I totally agree. A good ballad can do wonders. That's why I adored the Glitter era - there were ballads and disco beats. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 11:00) this is a reply to message 107,134

Return to roots (107,134) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Ballads do not chart anymore." I don't think so. Adele's "Someone like you" or "Hello" are just two examples. The songs dominated the charts for weeks. If a song is outstanding it will work. No rappers and beats are needed. But a Disco Mariah would be cool. Like the new Rainbow mix. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 08:39)

Return to roots (107,134) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Ballads do not chart anymore." I don't think so. Adele's "Someone like you" or "Hello" are just two examples. The songs dominated the charts for weeks. If a song is outstanding it will work. No rappers and beats are needed. But a Disco Mariah would be cool. Like the new Rainbow mix. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 08:39) this is a reply to message 107,130

Return to roots (107,130) by 123 from USA Please no more ballads. Her discography has way too many as it is. Since the 2000s when they've tried to launch Mariah albums with a ballad and they all flopped (TTR, YM, and WY). Ballads do not chart anymore. People these days want bops, not ballads. They launched Caution with With You and the label only sent it to adult ac and urban ac. They didn't even bother to send it to major radio formats because they knew no one would play it. They figured they could get an Adult Comtempory hit and it didn't even top the formats it was sent to. AC was popular in the early 90s and as the 90s progressed, less and less ballads topped the charts. That's why acts like Boys II Men flopped 97 onwards as the continued to release ballads as singles instead of getting with the times and incorporating hip hop and uptempos. She needs to do something she has never done and that's an all up tempo album. All of her uptempos have traditionally stayed at the top longer than her ballads as they usually came and went. Her uptempo remixes for [Anytime you need a friend] were gaining traction in the UK but the label didn't support those remixes because they didn't want her seen as a disco diva. I think she could have sold more units of Music Box had the label released more uptempos. Anytime You Need a Friend and Without You are some of her best ballads and they failed to hit #1 but Dreamlover topped the charts for 8 consecutive weeks. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 02:31)

Return to roots (107,133) by MusicfanJ from Germany I remember that Boyz II Men were at number one on the US charts in 97 with "4 seasons of loneliness". I think Mariah was at number one with "Without you" in Germany and many other countries in Europe. That song was so huge, it still gets more airplay here than "Dreamlover". But I understand what you mean. Personally I don't care for the charts anymore. It would be wonderful if Mariah had another hit. But I would prefer just good music. A hit or not. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 08:27) this is a reply to message 107,130

Return to roots (107,130) by 123 from USA Please no more ballads. Her discography has way too many as it is. Since the 2000s when they've tried to launch Mariah albums with a ballad and they all flopped (TTR, YM, and WY). Ballads do not chart anymore. People these days want bops, not ballads. They launched Caution with With You and the label only sent it to adult ac and urban ac. They didn't even bother to send it to major radio formats because they knew no one would play it. They figured they could get an Adult Comtempory hit and it didn't even top the formats it was sent to. AC was popular in the early 90s and as the 90s progressed, less and less ballads topped the charts. That's why acts like Boys II Men flopped 97 onwards as the continued to release ballads as singles instead of getting with the times and incorporating hip hop and uptempos. She needs to do something she has never done and that's an all up tempo album. All of her uptempos have traditionally stayed at the top longer than her ballads as they usually came and went. Her uptempo remixes for [Anytime you need a friend] were gaining traction in the UK but the label didn't support those remixes because they didn't want her seen as a disco diva. I think she could have sold more units of Music Box had the label released more uptempos. Anytime You Need a Friend and Without You are some of her best ballads and they failed to hit #1 but Dreamlover topped the charts for 8 consecutive weeks. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 02:31)

Return to roots (107,132) by Randy from USA She sings better than Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Celine Dion, Chante Moore, Kelly Price, Keke Wyatt, Rachelle Ferrell, Deborah Cox, Karen Clark? You mean right now? In 2024? I love you man, but did the batteries in your ears go dead? (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 03:49) this is a reply to message 107,129

Return to roots (107,129) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am hopeful MC does go back to her roots on MC16. It would be nice for her to have a pop ballad that goes #1 on the Hot 100, is used in a commercial, and wins a Grammy for Song of the Year. If she just gives us that one last raw organic pop performance like If It's Over, then we all would be happy. Who cares about her current vocal state at this point? She can stll sing better than any current female artist right now. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 23:22)

Return to roots (107,131) by Stacey from USA I could not have said it any better. Go back and read Jamie's post again. It's how a lot of us long time fans feel. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 02:37) this is a reply to message 107,117

Return to roots (107,117) by Jamie from UK I was just listening to Music Box and Emotions in the gym, and it got me thinking why Mariah never returned to doing a mainly ballad album with a few uptempo numbers. Yes she likes RnB but that doesn't mean it has to be your main focus for the rest of your career. Those types of albums worked for her and it's a shame she got stuck in the same RnB vibe for so long. Going back to a ballad album and then next album after that could have been more RnB. Do you think it's more to do with proving to Tommy that she can make it no matter what? I just think it would have been nice for her to experiment a bit more over the years, show us she's still got that soul sound she had on Emotions and the heart wrenching lyrics of Music Box. Just seems to me she made up her mind to break away from what she was and take a completely new direction and leave her core fan base behind. I'm grateful for the music we've had over the years but it would have been nice and I think beneficial to her career/likability with the general public had she not complete abandoned the image and music she was most famous for. Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs. I get she was affected by Tommy but that was 28 years ago now. Yes she's had some great success since but the diva show and lackluster songs are not working for her anymore. Surely she must see that. She always reflects on the great early days of her career in a positive way now, she needs to dig deep into herself and bring out the caring likeable lady she once was. (Monday 5 August 2024; 18:25)

Return to roots (107,130) by 123 from USA Please no more ballads. Her discography has way too many as it is. Since the 2000s when they've tried to launch Mariah albums with a ballad and they all flopped (TTR, YM, and WY). Ballads do not chart anymore. People these days want bops, not ballads. They launched Caution with With You and the label only sent it to adult ac and urban ac. They didn't even bother to send it to major radio formats because they knew no one would play it. They figured they could get an Adult Comtempory hit and it didn't even top the formats it was sent to. AC was popular in the early 90s and as the 90s progressed, less and less ballads topped the charts. That's why acts like Boys II Men flopped 97 onwards as the continued to release ballads as singles instead of getting with the times and incorporating hip hop and uptempos. She needs to do something she has never done and that's an all up tempo album. All of her uptempos have traditionally stayed at the top longer than her ballads as they usually came and went. Her uptempo remixes for [Anytime you need a friend] were gaining traction in the UK but the label didn't support those remixes because they didn't want her seen as a disco diva. I think she could have sold more units of Music Box had the label released more uptempos. Anytime You Need a Friend and Without You are some of her best ballads and they failed to hit #1 but Dreamlover topped the charts for 8 consecutive weeks. (Wednesday 7 August 2024; 02:31) this is a reply to message 107,129

Return to roots (107,129) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am hopeful MC does go back to her roots on MC16. It would be nice for her to have a pop ballad that goes #1 on the Hot 100, is used in a commercial, and wins a Grammy for Song of the Year. If she just gives us that one last raw organic pop performance like If It's Over, then we all would be happy. Who cares about her current vocal state at this point? She can stll sing better than any current female artist right now. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 23:22)

Return to roots (107,129) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am hopeful MC does go back to her roots on MC16. It would be nice for her to have a pop ballad that goes #1 on the Hot 100, is used in a commercial, and wins a Grammy for Song of the Year. If she just gives us that one last raw organic pop performance like If It's Over, then we all would be happy. Who cares about her current vocal state at this point? She can stll sing better than any current female artist right now. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 23:22) this is a reply to message 107,125

Return to roots (107,125) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great thoughts Jamie. For the post I would give you hundreds thumbs up. "Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs." I would be very happy with it. I listened to "MIAMTEC" yesterday, somehow it is my least favourite album by Mariah. Also I love "Make it look good", "The art of letting go" and "Meteorite". But "Emotions" and "Music Box" are outstanding and unmatched until today. But I do believe Mariah will surprise us all, maybe next year. I hope so. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 18:00)

Return to roots (107,128) by Jamie from UK Fingers crossed my friend. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 22:52) this is a reply to message 107,125

Return to roots (107,125) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great thoughts Jamie. For the post I would give you hundreds thumbs up. "Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs." I would be very happy with it. I listened to "MIAMTEC" yesterday, somehow it is my least favourite album by Mariah. Also I love "Make it look good", "The art of letting go" and "Meteorite". But "Emotions" and "Music Box" are outstanding and unmatched until today. But I do believe Mariah will surprise us all, maybe next year. I hope so. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 18:00)

Non-Christmas tour (107,127) by Malcolm from Asia With the announcement of the China shows one month before the date, does anyone think it is also possible for a Philippines show before the Christmas tour? I want to be ready. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 20:16)

Dolby Atmos (107,126) by Jamie from UK Wow I just listened to Get Your Number in Dolby Atmos, there is a whole new Mariah part at the beginning that you don't hear on the normal version. I turned it off and you can't hear it, then turned it back on and wow. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 18:58)

Return to roots (107,125) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great thoughts Jamie. For the post I would give you hundreds thumbs up. "Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs." I would be very happy with it. I listened to "MIAMTEC" yesterday, somehow it is my least favourite album by Mariah. Also I love "Make it look good", "The art of letting go" and "Meteorite". But "Emotions" and "Music Box" are outstanding and unmatched until today. But I do believe Mariah will surprise us all, maybe next year. I hope so. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 18:00) this is a reply to message 107,117

Return to roots (107,117) by Jamie from UK I was just listening to Music Box and Emotions in the gym, and it got me thinking why Mariah never returned to doing a mainly ballad album with a few uptempo numbers. Yes she likes RnB but that doesn't mean it has to be your main focus for the rest of your career. Those types of albums worked for her and it's a shame she got stuck in the same RnB vibe for so long. Going back to a ballad album and then next album after that could have been more RnB. Do you think it's more to do with proving to Tommy that she can make it no matter what? I just think it would have been nice for her to experiment a bit more over the years, show us she's still got that soul sound she had on Emotions and the heart wrenching lyrics of Music Box. Just seems to me she made up her mind to break away from what she was and take a completely new direction and leave her core fan base behind. I'm grateful for the music we've had over the years but it would have been nice and I think beneficial to her career/likability with the general public had she not complete abandoned the image and music she was most famous for. Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs. I get she was affected by Tommy but that was 28 years ago now. Yes she's had some great success since but the diva show and lackluster songs are not working for her anymore. Surely she must see that. She always reflects on the great early days of her career in a positive way now, she needs to dig deep into herself and bring out the caring likeable lady she once was. (Monday 5 August 2024; 18:25)

It's already confirmed, I'm totally crazy now (107,124) by Capri_ from China She'll come to Beijing next September. Two dates in the Workers Stadium. She's real big in Asia. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 16:09)

Auto cue (107,123) by Jamie from UK Yes something has happened. I think we always judge stars and critique them when they are susceptible to the health conditions etc like the rest of us. And we don't have to have it played out in the public. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 13:37) this is a reply to message 107,122

Auto cue (107,122) by Shezz from Pk I think most of us like to stick the label of "lazy" on Mariah for all that we see that's not going right with her shows these days. I think something definitely has happened over the years to change her so drastically from who she was as a performer. Even though she was nowhere near her 90's performance mode, up until Caution she still put a lot of energy into her shows. The fact that she still continues to tour is her decision that I will not judge her for. It's basic demand and supply. All I'd say is yes, lose the male dancers please and get a better stylist for the shows. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 12:26)

Auto cue (107,122) by Shezz from Pk I think most of us like to stick the label of "lazy" on Mariah for all that we see that's not going right with her shows these days. I think something definitely has happened over the years to change her so drastically from who she was as a performer. Even though she was nowhere near her 90's performance mode, up until Caution she still put a lot of energy into her shows. The fact that she still continues to tour is her decision that I will not judge her for. It's basic demand and supply. All I'd say is yes, lose the male dancers please and get a better stylist for the shows. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 12:26) this is a reply to message 107,121

Auto cue (107,121) by Jamie from UK I'm just watching morning television here in the UK. The singer Tony Christie is on who's talking about his early signs of dementia. He's mentioning he has to now use autocue quite heavily now due to this. He always used it as most do but now relies on it. It got me thinking about Mariah, whilst she is a lot younger than Tony, over the past couple of years she has been also relying heavily on her autocue. Is there a medical reason for this with Mariah also? I'm sure her bipolar meds don't help but she will have been on these for years since 2001 I'm sure. So now why the sudden change? (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 09:45)

Auto cue (107,121) by Jamie from UK I'm just watching morning television here in the UK. The singer Tony Christie is on who's talking about his early signs of dementia. He's mentioning he has to now use autocue quite heavily now due to this. He always used it as most do but now relies on it. It got me thinking about Mariah, whilst she is a lot younger than Tony, over the past couple of years she has been also relying heavily on her autocue. Is there a medical reason for this with Mariah also? I'm sure her bipolar meds don't help but she will have been on these for years since 2001 I'm sure. So now why the sudden change? (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 09:45)

The girl who lipped wolf (107,120) by Edward from USA Celine has never jumped on any trend wagon. Stating facts is not idolizing her. She has managed to maintain a likable image ever since she entered the music scene by being herself. She hasn't shied away from showing us her human side, making her relatable. I consider myself part of Mariah's core fanbase, but I'm realistic. If Mariah were more dynamic on stage and did more than just stand there and lip-sync, people wouldn't mind as much whether she's singing live. It was acceptable when she could still carry a tune, but now she should compensate for her vocal limitations by putting more effort into her performances and updating her tired productions. She should drop those male dancers and revitalize her shows. (Tuesday 6 August 2024; 03:43) this is a reply to message 107,111

The girl who lipped wolf (107,111) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Let's not go overboard with the sudden Celine worship. She has always been ripped apart for her artistry and seen as the lest cool of the divas up until she became a fashion icon. Why do you all make it seem like Mariah was obsessed with #1 hits? Which popular artist isn't keeping an eye on the charts? Celine was chart watching just all of them were in their prime. (Monday 5 August 2024; 03:35)

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