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Post by weaver on Jan 6, 2010 7:44:01 GMT -5
Kind of funny, that speech. She's definitely at least tipsy lol...and freely admitted it basically.
Can't wait to hear the remixed material! I'm very curious about Angels Cry, because I want to know where they take it. I know some theories, and you could be correct, but please refrain from reposting them. I'm convinced some of you post things simply to agitate, which IMO is trolling.
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Post by Andy on Jan 6, 2010 7:51:05 GMT -5
OMG
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Post by Junkiex on Jan 6, 2010 7:58:18 GMT -5
Now I have no doubt why people here think Mimi fans are one of the worst group of fans... I say we should do two threads: one for those who can't take anything that's not kissing Mariah's feet and other for objective individuals who also like to use their brains a bit, hypothesize and criticize...
I watched Precious yesterday and it is an AMAZING movie... but yeah, Mimi was not going to get a nomination for her role... and it didn't have to do with screen time (she actually appears much more than I expected, given people were comparing here appearance to that of Viola Davis on Doubt), but with the fact that, although she DID come a long way since Glitter, her acting was just good compared to the EXTRAORDINARY performances given Gabourney and Mo'nique. I am, however, glad that Mimi was able to take part on this magnificent project, and that it brought her back to the spotlight on the movie scene. :) She is definitely not one of the worst actresses either...
Of course I had to crack up laughing when Precious asks "Have u seen Oprah?" LOL... of course, the bitch had to promote herself in her movie!!!
And I also think that bitch should be condemned for taking out 100% from the soundtrack. It fitted the movie perfectly!
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Post by Where Can It Go? on Jan 6, 2010 8:40:36 GMT -5
Now I have no doubt why people here think Mimi fans are one of the worst group of fans... I say we should do two threads: one for those who can't take anything that's not kissing Mariah's feet and other for objective individuals who also like to use their brains a bit, hypothesize and criticize... THANK YOU. I've held off posting for a while because of this silly diva worship drama nonsense! I lurk here for updates and to occasionally post my thoughts, sorry I don't reply but I like to wait for the comments after to slide a couple pages because I know there will be at least one bonehead that will call me "h ater" and push me into that "You're not a REAL Mariah fan unless..." crap and I don't want to get involved in one of those silly-ass flamewars. To be completely honest, I only like Mariah for her music and somehow could care less which album is her favorite that the fans have to obsessively claim to be their favorite (How many REALLY, TRULY love Butterfly with obsessive passion and hate Charmbracelet? It's STUPID for a bunch of people all to love and hate the same albums, where's the individuality in THAT?), what dress she wore at what show, how she's gained or lost weight, how she makes her videos or in what shape her voice is in during live performances. I just don't CARE anymore and haven't since after the E=MC2 ripoff. The fans have totally put me off to her and makes her albums less than enjoyable for me because they have to pick apart every little nuance and keep comparing it to her old stuff. I'm also sick to death of ignorant people calling her or any other singer currently in the Urban genre R&B. SHE'S FRICKIN' URBAN! Her music 1995-current is a mix of HIP-HOP and SOUL/POP SINGING! THAT IS FRICKIN' URBAN, NOT R&B! I had this same rant over at UKMIX a while back. It's just starting to irritate me that people are placing current artists in a dead genre. To steer things back on topic, how many REALLY think that this remix compilation version of Memoirs is going to come out in February? I really have my doubts, with the lack of the cuts coming out on Trackmaster mixtapes and the sudden hold back of Angels Cry/Up Out My Face. I think pretty soon when the cover art comes out, we'll probably be hearing that this is going to come out in mid-March or April. I'll be returning to my lurking off in the corner now. *Turns on her Zen and listens to Robert Palmer *
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Post by Junkiex on Jan 6, 2010 8:55:05 GMT -5
GREAT NEWS!!!! RT @showbiz411 Mariah Carey Is People’s Choice — And Ours bit.ly/780qIw
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Post by Mariah on Jan 6, 2010 10:55:55 GMT -5
YAY!
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Post by weaver on Jan 6, 2010 10:57:59 GMT -5
Now I have no doubt why people here think Mimi fans are one of the worst group of fans... I say we should do two threads: one for those who can't take anything that's not kissing Mariah's feet and other for objective individuals who also like to use their brains a bit, hypothesize and criticize... So everyone here fits into one of those two categories?
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Post by Junkiex on Jan 6, 2010 11:04:21 GMT -5
Well, you can answer yourself that question by reading some of the posts on the previous pages.
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weaver
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Post by weaver on Jan 6, 2010 11:08:08 GMT -5
Well, don't stereotype because of a few crazies. I think most of us probably fall somewhere in between. I don't love everything Mariah does, but I dont' get off on being overly negative either.
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Post by Junkiex on Jan 6, 2010 11:14:18 GMT -5
Every rule has its exceptions... that is a given. I just think some of us would have more fun if we could openly express our opinions without *certain poster(s)* replying how WRONG we are or how much of a h@ter we are or etc, etc, etc...
Besides, it is not such a bad thing to wonder if Mariah lipsynched this or that, or if she looked better like this or like that or how her album could have done better... Maybe some people find it funny, or intriguing, or simply like speculating and thinking about different scenarios...
I am not against those who think Mariah is perfect, go ahead and keep believing it, and post about it if you wish (that is the idea of a message board) but please, do not come here telling us that our opinions are wrong, or un-experienced, or lacking *inside info*... THAT is what pisses me off.
Being a friend of a friend or whoever works with Mimi does not validate anyone's opinions above everyone else's, and it certainly does NOT discredit those of the rest of the fans.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jan 6, 2010 11:24:17 GMT -5
OMG this thread. It always makes my mornings the tiniest bit better.
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Post by imperfect on Jan 6, 2010 12:10:57 GMT -5
Wow, just listening to the audio of Always Be My Baby. Her voice sounds so good. What ever problems she's had with her voice, she appears to be coming out of it. Awesome.
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Post by weaver on Jan 6, 2010 13:02:23 GMT -5
Every rule has its exceptions... that is a given. I just think some of us would have more fun if we could openly express our opinions without *certain poster (s)* replying how WRONG we are or how much of a h@ter we are or etc, etc, etc... Besides, it is not such a bad thing to wonder if Mariah lipsynched this or that, or if she looked better like this or like that or how her album could have done better... Maybe some people find it funny, or intriguing, or simply like speculating and thinking about different scenarios... I am not against those who think Mariah is perfect, go ahead and keep believing it, and post about it if you wish (that is the idea of a message board) but please, do not come here telling us that our opinions are wrong, or un-experienced, or lacking *inside info*... THAT is what pisses me off. Being a friend of a friend or whoever works with Mimi does not validate anyone's opinions above everyone else's, and it certainly does NOT discredit those of the rest of the fans. I don't take issue with any particular discussion, per se, but I do find it rather annoying when certain things, lipping discussions for example, get completely beaten into the ground and devolve into personal insults and what have you. It is tiresome when we can't watch a performance without picking it apart, or rather, I don't enjoy doing that as it kind of ruins it for me to a degree, but that's me.
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Post by beebee on Jan 6, 2010 13:04:16 GMT -5
Lol this acceptance speech will become the viral youtube video of the upcoming days lol
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Post by Mariah on Jan 6, 2010 13:26:33 GMT -5
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Jan 6, 2010 13:28:34 GMT -5
Lol this acceptance speech will become the viral youtube video of the upcoming days lol Her only saving grace was that she said "yes!" when someone said she was blitzed. :) That was pretty good.
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Post by PDC1987 on Jan 6, 2010 13:32:41 GMT -5
When did she become an alcoholic? People keep showing me videos of her plastered during live appearances and drinking wine on stage during concert.
Did MOAIA's global floppage push her over the edge again? If so Bianca needs to make a return, just for sh*ts and giggles.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Jan 6, 2010 13:34:51 GMT -5
Hmmm... I'd say the past decade she's been half in the bag at any given moment.
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Post by Baby In a New Dress on Jan 6, 2010 13:39:35 GMT -5
Did MOAIA's global floppage push her over the edge again? If so Bianca needs to make a return, just for sh*ts and giggles. Wow... how low can u go? Is this... glee I'm sensing here? You're happy she flopped- fair enough. But do you want her to have a mental breakdown again? If so, just come out and say it so we can all know where u stand.
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Post by musicjunky318 on Jan 6, 2010 13:42:54 GMT -5
LOL She's HILARIOUS when she's drunk.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jan 6, 2010 13:54:24 GMT -5
OMG
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Post by Illusions on Jan 6, 2010 13:57:42 GMT -5
OMG
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Jan 6, 2010 14:12:13 GMT -5
LOL She's HILARIOUS when she's drunk. Ditto. I LOVE her acceptance speech.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jan 6, 2010 14:12:47 GMT -5
I love drunk Mimi. She is such a f@cking lush and admits to it LOL! Mariah: Please forgive me....I'm a little bit.... Random: F#CKED UP! Mariah: Yeah!
Everybody else's faves love to deny, deny, deny.
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Post by imperfect on Jan 6, 2010 14:21:12 GMT -5
LOL. I have to admit, I cringed a bit when I saw she was clearly feeling good. But people seem to love "crazy MiMi" so it's all good. Let's face it, Mariah is a star, and people love when star's do crazy sh!t. And she sounds just like me when I try and speak drunk.
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Post by cking33 on Jan 6, 2010 14:27:47 GMT -5
That acceptance speech is too good.
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Post by r.enato on Jan 6, 2010 14:31:09 GMT -5
LMFAO I CAN'T BELIEVE HER! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE HER!
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Post by shaq91 on Jan 6, 2010 14:35:45 GMT -5
Mariah Got Nominated For Two NAACP Image Awards!!!! Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture * Alfre Woodard – "American Violet" (Universal Pictures) * Mariah Carey – "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" (Lionsgate) * Mo'Nique – "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" (Lionsgate) * Paula Patton – "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" (Lionsgate) * Zoe Saldana – "Avatar" (Paramount Pictures) Outstanding Album * "The Blueprint 3" – Jay-Z (Atlantic Records) * "BLACKsummers'night" – Maxwell (Columbia Records) * "The Element of Freedom" – Alicia Keys (J Records/MBK Entertainment) * "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" – Mariah Carey (Def Jam) * "Stronger With Each Tear" – Mary J. Blige (Matriarch/Geffen) www.naacpimageawards.net/41/nominees-and-voting/nominees/
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Post by imperfect on Jan 6, 2010 14:44:55 GMT -5
^ Wow, that it terrific! 2010 is shaping up to be an outstanding year for Mariah.
She actually beat out Whitney Houston, who I fully expected to be nominated.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jan 6, 2010 15:02:55 GMT -5
THAT'S WONDERFUL! Congrats, Mimzi.
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