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Celeb News: Deadline DRAGS Mariah for filth
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Deadline DRAGS Mariah for filth
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It must drive Carey’s reps crazy that Minaj leaves her looking so saccharine and schmaltzy. The third best selling female artist of all time in America has a Heaven-sent voice, but she is way out of her league as a judge. A good fingerwagger doesn’t mentor by gushing. A really good competition show judge actually critiques — constructively and coolly. And that is something the textureless and often inarticulate Carey is clearly incapable of.
It’s not that Minaj is the new Cowell. She’s something much more: an evolution of him. Nicki is what we would have if Simon and Paula shacked up and had a kid. I love how Minaj almost always pats down her outfit and hair extensions before applauding a contestant. Or is so obviously disinterested when Urban is speaking. She has none of that cloying desire to have either the judges or contestants like her. She also has an unpredictability that makes it almost impossible not to watch her. Who could have predicted when, last week, this quintessential urban star cooed to a country singer who’d made it through to the finals, “My ladybug. My marshmallow.” What also makes Minaj a force on the show is that she is a force on the current music scene instead of a decade ago. For context, credibility and relevance, Nicki is the triple threat judge.
For me, Mariah’s flaws were most clearly on display when Amber Holcomb was announced as one of this year’s finalists and Ryan Seacrest prompted Maria for a live authentic response, only to have her blubber, “I can’t even know what to say.” It isn’t that Carey wishes she was somewhere else, it’s just that she doesn’t seem to know where she actually is. Britney Spears could get away with it on The X Factor last season. But with the poised and posturing Minaj just down the table, Mariah’s shortcomings are strikingly evident. Remember when Carey back in January so insincerely told the self-admittedly awkward Charlie Askew that she could “relate” to him? And Minaj made a point of rolling her eyes for all to see? Even on last week’s live finalist show, Carey in that comical Tom Ford outfit showed more cleavage than concern about the contestants in front of her. The singer may think she’s regally rising above all things Idol with her often detached demeanor. But really she looks like she’s just thinking about her $18 million Idol paycheck.
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For me, Mariah’s flaws were most clearly on display when Amber Holcomb was announced as one of this year’s finalists and Ryan Seacrest prompted Maria for a live authentic response, only to have her blubber, “I can’t even know what to say.”
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That is one of Mariah's many trademark phrases, but people who don't know her would never know that or even where it comes from.  People take everything Mariah does so seriously when it's not that serious at all. Like for real.
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"It’s not that Minaj is the new Cowell. She’s something much more: an evolution of him. Nicki is what we would have if Simon and Paula shacked up and had a kid."
Clear lies, and favoritism.
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Originally posted by Taste of Honey
That is one of Mariah's many trademark phrases, but people who don't know her would never know that or even where it comes from. People take everything Mariah does so seriously when it's not that serious at all. Like for real. |
I'm sure I've heard her saying it in a song but I can't think of what it's called.
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The majority of the article is correct. I was really exited to see Mariah on the panel, and of course Nicki, but she just disappointed. Mostly her responses are long, but filled with little substance.
Everything they said about Nicki has been noted dozens of times before, and there isn't a lie in sight.
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Member Since: 3/17/2007
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Originally posted by iHypeMusic
"It’s not that Minaj is the new Cowell. She’s something much more: an evolution of him. Nicki is what we would have if Simon and Paula shacked up and had a kid."
Clear lies, and favoritism.
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pressT much? 
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Member Since: 4/21/2011
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Lemme perch
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Member Since: 10/9/2011
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It's true. The show is doing the exact opposite of what I thought; making Nicki look good, and Mariah...not so much.
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What also makes Minaj a force on the show is that she is a force on the current music scene instead of a decade ago. For context, credibility and relevance, Nicki is the triple threat judge.
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I think these reviews are reaching and doing the most. Anyway, I don't think the show is making Mariah look bad at all, Mariah is being Mariah, nothing more and nothing less. I really don't see why people are calling her boring, she is her 40's, has two kids, and is not going to give us Glitter Mariah or Shady Mariah all the time.
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Even on last week’s live finalist show, Carey in that comical Tom Ford outfit showed more cleavage than concern about the contestants in front of her
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I can't @ them dragging her outfit
I mean if her outfits were awful, they would drag her too
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Member Since: 8/6/2012
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Originally posted by iHypeMusic
"It’s not that Minaj is the new Cowell. She’s something much more: an evolution of him. Nicki is what we would have if Simon and Paula shacked up and had a kid."
Clear lies, and favoritism.
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You're acting like this is the first time the comparison has been drawn. Rolling Stone, Yahoo & THR have all noted this, also. Please take a seat.
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I kinda knew who would make this thread before opening it.
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Nicki just tells everyone they're **** or that she's "obsessed with them" and actually spends more time checking out her donkey knashers than actually paying attention to the contestants. Mariah gives advice on vocal technique which the contestants actually want, Mariah has an ear for pitch like no other and actually helps people with their singing. Also, nicki is incredibly rude and interrupts everyone, I really dislike her general attitude, she's such an ass.
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Member Since: 12/3/2010
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Originally posted by Flanders
It's true. The show is doing the exact opposite of what I thought; making Nicki look good, and Mariah...not so much.
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I don't think it's making Mariah look bad, because in reality the only people who really care are people like us. She's not doing a terrible job; but she could do better, and even she has acknowledged that she's just doing okay in interviews.
The issue with Mariah is that she is just genuinely a nice person who doesn't like to judge people, or put others down and make them feel terrible. She was a great guest mentor for Idol back in 2008, and a job working with and mentoring contestants like "The Voice" might have ultimately been a better choice for her.
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Member Since: 10/1/2011
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Originally posted by Karma Chameleon
Nicki just tells everyone they're **** or that she's "obsessed with them" and actually spends more time checking out her donkey knashers than actually paying attention to the contestants. Mariah gives advice on vocal technique which the contestants actually want, Mariah has an ear for pitch like no other and actually helps people with their singing. Also, nicki is incredibly rude and interrupts everyone, I really dislike her general attitude, she's such an ass.
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Mariah reiterates what Keith, Randy, and Nicki say + adds in a little cute comment because she doesn't want to hurt any feelings.
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Originally posted by Karma Chameleon
Nicki just tells everyone they're **** or that she's "obsessed with them" and actually spends more time checking out her donkey knashers than actually paying attention to the contestants. Mariah gives advice on vocal technique which the contestants actually want, Mariah has an ear for pitch like no other and actually helps people with their singing. Also, nicki is incredibly rude and interrupts everyone, I really dislike her general attitude, she's such an ass.
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Feel better? You're like a spoilt little child. When your fave isn't getting the response YOU would like you throw your toys out of the pram. Tragic, really. I love Mariah but you're doing way to much.
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Originally posted by sGabe4
pressT much? |
Pressed on a blog I've never heard of until now, dedicating half a page of life wasted at the keyboard to the Supreme, 5 Octave, Grammy-Winning, 18 #1's, 6 #1 Albums, Artist of the 90's - Mariah Carey?
How silly.
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Member Since: 9/7/2012
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Originally posted by iHypeMusic
"It’s not that Minaj is the new Cowell. She’s something much more: an evolution of him. Nicki is what we would have if Simon and Paula shacked up and had a kid."
Clear lies, and favoritism.
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omg are YOU really talking
stay mod boo.
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Member Since: 9/9/2012
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Originally posted by KaneZolanski
You're acting like this is the first time the comparison has been drawn. Rolling Stone, Yahoo & THR have all noted this, also. Please take a seat.
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I should also care about their fabricated opinions too? 
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