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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Feb 10, 2010 10:14:35 GMT -5
Just called the Value City Arena and the show is STILL ON. Thank You Jesus!
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Feb 10, 2010 10:25:20 GMT -5
Thanks, Recordman. My friend just left Buffalo (6 hour drive) to make the concert. Can't imagine they would cancel at this point. I'm thinking of upgrading my SUV today to a 4WD vehicle. :) haha
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Feb 10, 2010 10:42:53 GMT -5
Haha, I don't blame you. Hope to see you there, I'm gonna be wearing a green and black plaid (flannel) shirt.
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Post by Gold Soundz on Feb 10, 2010 11:06:11 GMT -5
OMG, PLEASE tell me this video is stretched to make her look that big! I had hoped she was losing some weight during the tour. Joan Rivers is going to tear her apart at next month's Oscars if she doesn't get this under control. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTo4iRKPjxcIt's all water weight. Her voice is so strong because she's been on prednisone - no word on whether it's cortical injections or a pill. I had a feeling this was the case, as my mom had cancer (she's in remission), and had to take it as well. She gained 40 lbs on it, was huge, and after she went off a year and a half later, the weight came off immediately. Fans had been guessing she was for months (because of the bloating), then there was a REALLY obvious blind item about it back in December after Mariah visited the UK. Also, when people take prednisone, they gain most of the weight in their arms, neck and their stomach. As most people know, Mariah never had a big stomach, even when she was huge ('05)...probably because she had lipo years back (speculation), but now she has a big tummy. So it's either she's a big girl, or her voice sucks. I'd rather she be big and have her sounding so great.
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Post by mrsillmatic on Feb 10, 2010 11:56:58 GMT -5
OMG, PLEASE tell me this video is stretched to make her look that big! I had hoped she was losing some weight during the tour. Joan Rivers is going to tear her apart at next month's Oscars if she doesn't get this under control. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTo4iRKPjxcJoan gave her props for her SAG dress. So your off target. If the dress is the right fit joan wont make an issue.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Feb 10, 2010 11:58:18 GMT -5
OMG, PLEASE tell me this video is stretched to make her look that big! I had hoped she was losing some weight during the tour. Joan Rivers is going to tear her apart at next month's Oscars if she doesn't get this under control. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTo4iRKPjxcIt's all water weight. Her voice is so strong because she's been on prednisone - no word on whether it's cortical injections or a pill. I had a feeling this was the case, as my mom had cancer (she's in remission), and had to take it as well. She gained 40 lbs on it, was huge, and after she went off a year and a half later, the weight came off immediately. Fans had been guessing she was for months (because of the bloating), then there was a REALLY obvious blind item about it back in December after Mariah visited the UK. Also, when people take prednisone, they gain most of the weight in their arms, neck and their stomach. As most people know, Mariah never had a big stomach, even when she was huge ('05)...probably because she had lipo years back (speculation), but now she has a big tummy. So it's either she's a big girl, or her voice sucks. I'd rather she be big and have her sounding so great. Why is she on prednisone? And why has she been on it long enough to cause weight gain?
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Post by mrsillmatic on Feb 10, 2010 12:01:43 GMT -5
It's all water weight. Her voice is so strong because she's been on prednisone - no word on whether it's cortical injections or a pill. I had a feeling this was the case, as my mom had cancer (she's in remission), and had to take it as well. She gained 40 lbs on it, was huge, and after she went off a year and a half later, the weight came off immediately. Fans had been guessing she was for months (because of the bloating), then there was a REALLY obvious blind item about it back in December after Mariah visited the UK. Also, when people take prednisone, they gain most of the weight in their arms, neck and their stomach. As most people know, Mariah never had a big stomach, even when she was huge ('05)...probably because she had lipo years back (speculation), but now she has a big tummy. So it's either she's a big girl, or her voice sucks. I'd rather she be big and have her sounding so great. Why is she on prednisone? And why has she been on it long enough to cause weight gain? Its a steriod in her case it would help the vocal chords.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Feb 10, 2010 12:05:46 GMT -5
Why is she on prednisone? And why has she been on it long enough to cause weight gain? Its a steriod in her case it would help the vocal chords. Steroids don't make you sing well. What disease do her vocal chords have?
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 10, 2010 12:07:50 GMT -5
^ Heavy nodules that can bring infections when she oversings (i.e. TOUR)
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Feb 10, 2010 12:09:19 GMT -5
^ Heavy nodules that can bring infections when she oversings (i.e. TOUR) Steroids suppress the immune system. Especially high enough doses to cause weight gain.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Feb 10, 2010 12:35:13 GMT -5
HOW does anybody know she's on medication!? :o
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Post by Active Aggressive on Feb 10, 2010 12:41:40 GMT -5
...because either they treat Mariah directly or consult with her physicians. OBVIOUSLY.
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Post by mrsillmatic on Feb 10, 2010 12:46:48 GMT -5
^ Heavy nodules that can bring infections when she oversings (i.e. TOUR) Steroids suppress the immune system. Especially high enough doses to cause weight gain. I personally don't believe the steroid theory but some fans are swearing by it. Her being extra slim for E=MC2 was never going to last. You as might well get use to mc being this size or around this size. Some fans will say if people talk enough she will get smaller or if people make jokes in front of her. But their a key difference this time around, a man that doesnt mind the curves or the extra lbs.
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Post by mrsillmatic on Feb 10, 2010 12:48:22 GMT -5
...because either they treat Mariah directly or consult with her physicians. OBVIOUSLY. I dont believe the theory at all but the poster that brought it up swears by it and has gone on and on about it on other boards.
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Post by Bojangles on Feb 10, 2010 12:55:46 GMT -5
the health of her voice is related to her body weight... plain and simple. thin she sounds like crap (e=mc2). thick she sounds great. Like 1990? ??? Or even the Mimi era in 2005, she was pretty big then and still didn't sound that good. Since when do posters here know about her medical status?
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Feb 10, 2010 12:58:00 GMT -5
...because either they treat Mariah directly or consult with her physicians. OBVIOUSLY. I dont believe the theory at all but the poster that brought it up swears by it and has gone on and on about it on other boards. I'm married to a doctor of pharmacy, so I will refute their theory with actual facts. Unless she's being treated by Michael Jackson's doctor, that theory doesn't stack up.
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Post by mrsillmatic on Feb 10, 2010 13:00:09 GMT -5
Or even the Mimi era in 2005, she was pretty big then and still didn't sound that good. Since when do posters here know about her medical status? I thought it was known that mariah fans are docs/personal trainers/ therapist/ record execs that know all.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Feb 10, 2010 13:36:03 GMT -5
Or even the Mimi era in 2005, she was pretty big then and still didn't sound that good. Since when do posters here know about her medical status? I thought it was known that mariah fans are docs/personal trainers/ therapist/ record execs that know all. nodules specialists.
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Post by The Art of Letting Go on Feb 10, 2010 14:25:30 GMT -5
Mariah sounded GREAT in 2005 & 2006...and thats for damn sure!
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Post by Tanisha Thomas. on Feb 10, 2010 14:35:37 GMT -5
She, Usher and Erykah Badu are releasing on the same day. Who will come out on top or sell more?
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Post by MiMi's Slave on Feb 10, 2010 15:24:24 GMT -5
OH! wow I think its between Mariah and Usher (obviously) i think its between Up out my face and Hey Daddy (Daddy's home) and which one will do better
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Post by Tanisha Thomas. on Feb 10, 2010 15:42:10 GMT -5
How is it "obviously"?What makes you think Erykah Badu won't come out on top or sell more? I thought Mimi fans learned not to underestimate underdogs.
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Post by MiMi's Slave on Feb 10, 2010 16:00:27 GMT -5
my excuses but I still think that they are more relevant than Erykah Badu
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Post by Tanisha Thomas. on Feb 10, 2010 16:03:46 GMT -5
Yes, barely...
Mariah was more relevant than Barbra and Paramore, but they both outsold her first week. Relevancy doesn't equate more sales. Plus, it's not like Usher or Mimi is doing well on radio or on iTunes.
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Post by nitro on Feb 10, 2010 16:33:27 GMT -5
If it's a new release for Erykah, she may sell more. if it's a re-release, then I would say it's between Mimi and Usher. Also, UOMF is slowing down... hopefully it will take off soon. Otherwise, the remix album is in trouble.
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Post by Tanisha Thomas. on Feb 10, 2010 17:26:43 GMT -5
No, it's a new release. Why would she re-release an album that was released two years ago? It's the second installment to New Amerykah. I don't think Mimi's remix album will open up with solid numbers. Usher... I'm not even saying much about him. I smell a flop. I'm uncertain about Erykah Badu. I'd have to see how Urban and Urban AC do with her single.
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Post by Keelzit on Feb 10, 2010 17:45:17 GMT -5
Mimi will be lucky to go top 10. Just saying.
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Post by qwertsy on Feb 10, 2010 22:12:15 GMT -5
the health of her voice is related to her body weight... plain and simple. thin she sounds like crap (e=mc2). thick she sounds great. Like 1990? ??? obviously im speaking in the 21st century... lots of things have happened. age has become a factor in mariahs vocal health. and with age comes weight gain for many people. updated much?
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Post by biltong on Feb 11, 2010 2:26:23 GMT -5
Cortisone is a real widely used steroid that many singers, famous or not, use to reduce inflammation of their vocal cords. Either if you're sick or if your vocal cords are strained. It can lead to weight gain, yes. So that part isn't a theory at all, it's true.
She may very well be taking cortisone shots, especially if she has a cold. It gives you a quick short term "fix" for your voice. I was given some by my doctor as a last resort if I had to sing on bronchitis I had a while back, but was too scared to risk it. You don't feel the pain but still sing on the cords, can be quite damaging.
But unless you know Mariah Carey or what her doctors administer to her firsthand though, it's kinda uncool going around posting claims.
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Post by repentyourself on Feb 11, 2010 2:36:18 GMT -5
H@ND!!!!!!!!!!!!
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