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Post by Cautionme11/16 on Oct 20, 2010 21:05:33 GMT -5
Goldsoundz, who's tweeting about it?
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Post by Gold Soundz on Oct 20, 2010 21:10:32 GMT -5
Just search "Carey" "pregnant."
Roger Friedman, who was giving everyone crap up until last week, kept saying "she's just eating a lot and traveling. Give her a break." Apparently they are friends. Tonight he tweeted:
Showbiz 411 Dear Mariah. She is glowing. Pics coming on showbiz411.com. Congrats
Mariah is here and she is very much with child
Waiting for Mariah to play her new Xmas CD. And yes, she is indeed preggers.
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Post by Gold Soundz on Oct 20, 2010 21:12:42 GMT -5
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Post by Cautionme11/16 on Oct 20, 2010 21:13:50 GMT -5
Wow, I wanna see the pics! :O
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Post by Gold Soundz on Oct 20, 2010 21:17:04 GMT -5
MONEY SHOT:
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Post by hidizzyguy on Oct 20, 2010 21:56:24 GMT -5
You can see the HSN broadcast on the HSN website.
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Post by FSUmcIL on Oct 20, 2010 21:59:46 GMT -5
So this "new" recording of AIWFC...could it rechart on the HOT100? No there is a special rule blocking Christmas songs from charting in subsequent years regardless of promotion or re recordings I dont get it...how can you remake one song (I'll Be There) and it can chart...and not another. So Lady Antebellum's version of AIWFCIY can't chart either?
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Post by Bojangles on Oct 20, 2010 22:05:41 GMT -5
MONEY SHOT: That stand is pretty much blocking her midsection. I need better angles. This pic from LAST December could also be a "money shot" See what I mean? If she isn't with child right now, how embarrassing for her. Did she personally tell Roger anything? Highly doubt it. More assumptions on his and the media's part.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Oct 20, 2010 22:06:42 GMT -5
I just finish ordering my copy from HSN, eeeeeeeee!!! So excited. I was hearing the clips, finally, and she sounds amazing!
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Post by Bojangles on Oct 20, 2010 22:08:17 GMT -5
I actually didn't like the vocals in the clips I heard (or the arrangements for that matter). Her vocals seemed a bit hoarse and "shouty" at times. It seems she took the songs to the very tip top of her range; it'll be interesting to see how well she pulls them off live. Of what I've heard at this point, "Oh Santa!" is definitely my favorite. Hopefully she has at least a few songs on the album that aren't centered around vocal gymnastics (sometimes, less is more). On better listen, she is pretty shouty on the belts. Definately not 90's Mariah where it sounded so effortless, but still good. I actually love it when she just sings straight through, no whispers, no belts, just a mellow and pretty tone. I'm just happy the production has more of a classic sound.
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Post by twilight on Oct 20, 2010 22:59:41 GMT -5
Sounds like 90's Mariah to me, GREAT VOCALS !!!! Sounds like what she does when she SANGSSS !!! She did a helluva job.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2010 23:24:26 GMT -5
No there is a special rule blocking Christmas songs from charting in subsequent years regardless of promotion or re recordings I dont get it...how can you remake one song (I'll Be There) and it can chart...and not another. So Lady Antebellum's version of AIWFCIY can't chart either? HUHHH??? Im saying her doing remixes of her own Christmas song 16 years after it was originally released does not make it eligible. OF course if someone else wants to record her songs it can chart
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Post by Rεvôlvεr† on Oct 20, 2010 23:43:33 GMT -5
Her vocals are ... omg.
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Post by Gold Soundz on Oct 21, 2010 2:06:23 GMT -5
Bojangles, give it up. She's pregnant. Fat people don't just wear maternity dresses. She has a huge bump. She's bloated as hell. She's not wear tight clothing - that should be the dead give away.
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Post by Caution on Oct 21, 2010 4:27:13 GMT -5
Mariah Carey, Glowing, Launches New Xmas Album with Mom as Special GuestBy: Roger Friedman in Music // October 21st, 2010 at 1:48 AM UTC mariah1 Mariah Carey launched many new things last night at the Allen Room at Jazz Lincoln Center: her new album, which features-surprise–her mom, Patricia as a stunning operatic guest vocalist. Carey also –even though she made no announcement–showed off her pretty obvious pregnant self. She glowed as she took the stage in a kind of black teddy design of a maternity dress. Then she brought out husband Nick Cannon and he glowed. Photographers took pictures and didn’t need flash. It came from the couple. Island Def Jam’s L.A. Reid introduced the album, “Merry Christmas II You,” which is “available” on November 2nd. (He noted that you can’t say “in stores” anymore since there aren’t many.) Reid kicked off the listening session before Carey arrived since she was late–let’s face it, she’s always late and everyone knows it. But by the time he finished playing several tracks, Mariah and Nick had arrived and all was good. In the audience: Marc Shaiman, the great Broadway composer, who helped give Mariah arrangements, orchestrations, and new songs that make her notable eight octave voice sound terrific. Also on hand: Gayle King, and Mariah’s phalanx of agents and lawyers. On stage, Mariah joked about working long hours, and gave thanks to missing producer Randy Jackson.”He’s off working on some show,” she joked about “American Idol.” And about the album: those who counted Mariah out after the disappointing sales of her last CD, guess what? She’s back. From the Phil Spectorish remake of her classic holiday song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to Shaiman’s lush, gorgeous “Christmas Time is in the Air,” Mariah nails the whole thing. Her voice has never sounded better. There’s a nod to A Charlie Brown Christmas with a sample of Vince Guaraldi‘s Peanuts music mashed up with “Christmas Time is Here.” I loved the funky R&B version of “Here Comes Santa Claus” mixed up with a Chic sample and Akon.As for the big ‘white elephant’ in the room: as Mariah conveyed to this column several weeks ago, she’s superstitious about discussing the pregnancy. That’s fine. You can tell how happy she is! Meanwhile, she’s doing a Christmas TV special on December 12th–and there will be no denying it then.Start knitting those baby booties. All pictures c 2010 Showbiz411.com www.showbiz411.com/2010/10/21/mariah-carey-glowing-launches-new-xmas-album-with-mom-as-special-guest
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 21, 2010 7:00:36 GMT -5
YESS! Still in awe at the vocals, I listened to the clips again :'(
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Post by themagic on Oct 21, 2010 7:07:53 GMT -5
She can still do whistle notes?
Why did some people say she lost her voice then? huh from the clips it seems she still got it pretty damn good.
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Post by Cautionme11/16 on Oct 21, 2010 7:24:55 GMT -5
Mariah Carey: 'Merry Christmas II You' Album Preview and review Christmas has come early for Mariah Carey!
The 40-year-old powerhouse singer gave JustJared.com an early listen of her upcoming holiday album, Merry Christmas II You, at NYC’s Lincoln Center on Wednesday (October 20).
“This is her love, this is her passion, this is her real joy,” Def Jam exec L.A. Reid said, adding that Mariah goes “all out” for Christmas and has been in the spirit ever since she started recording in June!
Mariah and hubby Nick Cannon were both on hand and came onstage during the celebration to thank those who made the album possible!
Here are some tidbits from the album:
“Oh Santa!” - The audience clapped along to this uptempo, energetic song!
“O Little Town of Bethlehem / Little Drummer Boy Medley” - A powerful mix of two Christmas classics - the song showed off Mariah’s legendary pipes!
“Christmas Time Is In The Air Again” - Slow, sultry and understated number.
“The First Noel / Born is the King (Interlude)” - The song begins with a piano arrangement paired with Mariah’s melismatic singing - as the chorus builds, an orchestra comes in and she belts it out big!
“When Christmas Comes” - A soulful R&B song featuring a horn section and an interlude of “Jingle Bells”
“Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / Housetop Celebration” - The song features Akon and samples the bass line of Chic’s “Good Times” and turns the original on its head!
“Charlie Brown Christmas” - The song begins with the Peanuts classic “Linus and Lucy” before slowing down and going into a sexy, breathy update of “Christmas Time is Here”.
“O Come All Ye Faithful / Hallelujah Chorus” (feat. Patricia Carey) - Mariah’s mom, Patricia, sings classical opera while Mariah hits those sky high notes. Super powerful song and our favorite track from the album! Both Mom and Mariah’s voices blend perfectly!
“O Holy Night” - Live - Mariah sings over an organ and backing choir at a church in South Central Los Angeles. If you don’t get goosebumps on this track, check your pulse!
“All I Want for Christmas is You - Extra Festive” - The most successful holiday song in recent history gets a new orchestral introduction! When Mariah came out on stage, she dished that she’d call the song’s arranger at 6 a.m. with thoughts on how to change it - and thanked him for his patience.
“Auld Lang Syne - The New Year’s Anthem” - Begins with a piano introduction and a backing choir before a countdown begins and the song turns into a club banger!
Posted on October 21
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Post by 👑 Eloqueen™ on Oct 21, 2010 7:26:58 GMT -5
She can still do whistle notes? Why did some people say she lost her voice then? huh from the clips it seems she still got it pretty damn good. People never claimed she "lost her voice" based on studio performances. They've said so based on her live performances.
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Post by worldwide on Oct 21, 2010 7:30:33 GMT -5
Her face looks so deformed on these new pics.
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Post by KMJ1 on Oct 21, 2010 10:01:15 GMT -5
^ LOL!!
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Post by KMJ1 on Oct 21, 2010 10:04:23 GMT -5
why am I seriously feeling shes saving the pregnancy announcement for the week or so before the album comes out just to get more album sales?
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 21, 2010 10:40:52 GMT -5
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Her voice has RETURNED! not that it ever really went anywhere... I'm so thrilled for this, I miss her powerhouse voice on recordings. Lately it's all been uptempo stuff for her, but finally we are getting 90's Mariah back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Oct 21, 2010 10:42:18 GMT -5
I think she looks beautiful in the pics, she's obviously pregnant. You can pretty much tell..she has that glow. So excited for this album!!!
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Post by Rhythm Nation on Oct 21, 2010 11:14:48 GMT -5
I'm not a hater, but what if she really is just gaining weight?
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Post by shadrach01 on Oct 21, 2010 11:39:02 GMT -5
I'm not a hater, but what if she really is just gaining weight? I mean what would be the point of that for her? Why would someone so vain endure all the nasty comments? This is the longest period of time that she's been bigger. She usually just has one month of it then does a crash diet. Why would someone just gaining weight wear maternity clothes. I'm sorry all of that makes no sense.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Oct 21, 2010 11:40:46 GMT -5
I'm not a hater, but what if she really is just gaining weight? I don't have a problem with it. I don't care what she looks like, as long as she is happy. I've said this millions of times, as a fan, whatever Mariah wants to do at this point in time in her career I'll be fine with it. As an artist, she has giving me more than enough, anything from this point on is just icing on the cake. I'm just happy she still has the drive to bring out new material. She will forever be my #1. Hmm, I complete when off topic, oh well.lol
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2010 12:43:30 GMT -5
She really doesn't look pregnant to me. At all. I mean I don't know anything about pregnancy, but still.
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Post by Ace on Oct 21, 2010 13:39:35 GMT -5
All of these rave reviews are really getting me pumped for the album. It seems to me that artists generally shoot the cover art for an album later in the process...which leads me to think that maybe she shot it so early because she is indeed pregnant.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 21, 2010 13:44:28 GMT -5
Could this be her most critically acclaimed album, after Butterfly and Daydream?
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