I could only get through four episodes before turning this thing off. Truly one of the most facile, egotistical people I've ever had the displeasure to watch. She even makes Madonna look humble. But at least Madonna has some depth. Like most of her ilk, she is surrounded by a bunch of 'yes people'. But the most appalling of all those is her manager. I forget her name, but she is one of the worst examples of a bully I've ever seen in action. Employing assistants, she deliberately sets them up for failure, seemingly for her own amusement, and then threatens them with termination of their employment. These assistants are clearly distressed, and yet there is no sympathy or concern for their welfare. One particularly appalling scene involved the manager, and Mariah herself, playing a prank call on this hapless assistant who was clearly distressed, with Mariah and manager finding amusement in that. I found this to be truly base, bullying behaviour. The fact that Mariah encouraged and colluded with this appalling conduct says a lot about her character as far as I'm concerned, as well as the yes people surrounding her. It was at this point I decided to turn this vile garbage off. I do not recommend watching this terrible trash.
4 Reviews
Couldn't stand Stella and Mariah
svalinalana27 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The show interestingly chronicles mariah's world tour, BUT it also shows the kind of B******S they are when they bully the assistant! In fact I can't believe those scenes made the cut because it just promotes bullying by saying to people that you can downgrade and treat people any way you want and you can get away with it, BUT you know what, THAT IS NOT THE REALITY!
Mariah may be a good singer, BUT she is a HUGE DIVA who only thinks about HERSELF!
Mariah may be a good singer, BUT she is a HUGE DIVA who only thinks about HERSELF!
Mariah's World both confirms and dispels what is often thought of one of the most talented singers of a generation. While crafting a dramatic plot featuring her staff.
Amari-Sali5 December 2016
Warning: Spoilers
The Introduction
You know the accolades, what can only be considered shenanigans, but what about the Mariah the paparazzi aren't give more than they can ever want? What about that girl who came from nothing and now has damn near anything she could ever want? Well, you get a taste of her, Mariah as a person. But what the show seems to really be focused on is how in the world she balances being a mother, a singer heavily involved in the various aspects of her career, and dealing with people she has to rely on to get things done.
Highlights
The Glamour Is Slightly Stripped Away & This Doesn't Seem Purely for Promotion
While Mariah maintains her usual airs and graces, with you being reminded of the accolades, being reminded she writes most of her material, as well as is heavily involved in all aspects of her career, you can understand why she is so extra sometimes. For her, being extra, or perhaps goofy, is a means of stress relief. For, lest we forget, Mariah, like all artist, are a business. Her productions didn't just make her a multi-millionaire, they also provide a huge amount of jobs and commerce for wherever she goes. So imagine that weight on your soldiers, much less with a reputation you are trying to maintain the standard of.
This stress is fully visible and while there is a comical moment here and there, her life doesn't seem to have a real break. So, while it may seem extra for her to have so many diamonds, to constantly have a champagne glass in hand, or to be seemingly living a lavish lifestyle, at times you feel the need to remind yourself that she came from nothing. As she notes, as well as her nephew, this life she has now would have been so foreign to her as a child and even as a young adult. Making each diamond necklace, each lounge chair, not a symbol of her wealth but a reminder of what she has, and still does, work so hard for. Especially so her children won't have to know the struggles she did.
On The Fence
Reality TV Drama
When it comes to Mariah, as noted, what is mostly featured is her stressing about the business aspect of her life, as well as being a good mom and trying to be a good partner. Now, while that maybe interesting to fans, seeing her have it all and perhaps feel guilty about the sacrifices she has to make to seem like she does, naturally that isn't enough. After all, this is E! The days of True Hollywood Story and some sort of respect for the channel are long gone. It wants ratings and following Mariah around isn't enough. So, naturally, the drama of her staff is featured and seemingly may eclipse Mariah being on the show. For while she may have a strong personality, it seems when it comes to conflict her new manager Stella is judge, jury, and executioner. Yet, with that said, it isn't like the drama seems purely for the sake of drama. It is giving you a taste of the issues those without their name on the marquee encounter and how they have to deal with the talent's manager, the various departments which have a hand in the stage show, and how you deal with the stress of getting your part done. Especially when the talent has a very constrained schedule.
Overall: Mixed (Stick Around)
It seems very clear that while Mariah Carey maybe the hook, the focus will probably drift to the drama of her staff. Also, this isn't going to be like the documentaries we have seen Beyoncé put out or like Misty Copeland's A Ballerina's Tale. This is going to be a bit more raw, not as heavily edited, and is going to let you in perhaps more than desired. But what will honestly make or break this series is if it can balance the sensationalizing of Mariah and her staff's antics with showing the complications of Mariah's personal life and the business aspect of her life.
You know the accolades, what can only be considered shenanigans, but what about the Mariah the paparazzi aren't give more than they can ever want? What about that girl who came from nothing and now has damn near anything she could ever want? Well, you get a taste of her, Mariah as a person. But what the show seems to really be focused on is how in the world she balances being a mother, a singer heavily involved in the various aspects of her career, and dealing with people she has to rely on to get things done.
Highlights
The Glamour Is Slightly Stripped Away & This Doesn't Seem Purely for Promotion
While Mariah maintains her usual airs and graces, with you being reminded of the accolades, being reminded she writes most of her material, as well as is heavily involved in all aspects of her career, you can understand why she is so extra sometimes. For her, being extra, or perhaps goofy, is a means of stress relief. For, lest we forget, Mariah, like all artist, are a business. Her productions didn't just make her a multi-millionaire, they also provide a huge amount of jobs and commerce for wherever she goes. So imagine that weight on your soldiers, much less with a reputation you are trying to maintain the standard of.
This stress is fully visible and while there is a comical moment here and there, her life doesn't seem to have a real break. So, while it may seem extra for her to have so many diamonds, to constantly have a champagne glass in hand, or to be seemingly living a lavish lifestyle, at times you feel the need to remind yourself that she came from nothing. As she notes, as well as her nephew, this life she has now would have been so foreign to her as a child and even as a young adult. Making each diamond necklace, each lounge chair, not a symbol of her wealth but a reminder of what she has, and still does, work so hard for. Especially so her children won't have to know the struggles she did.
On The Fence
Reality TV Drama
When it comes to Mariah, as noted, what is mostly featured is her stressing about the business aspect of her life, as well as being a good mom and trying to be a good partner. Now, while that maybe interesting to fans, seeing her have it all and perhaps feel guilty about the sacrifices she has to make to seem like she does, naturally that isn't enough. After all, this is E! The days of True Hollywood Story and some sort of respect for the channel are long gone. It wants ratings and following Mariah around isn't enough. So, naturally, the drama of her staff is featured and seemingly may eclipse Mariah being on the show. For while she may have a strong personality, it seems when it comes to conflict her new manager Stella is judge, jury, and executioner. Yet, with that said, it isn't like the drama seems purely for the sake of drama. It is giving you a taste of the issues those without their name on the marquee encounter and how they have to deal with the talent's manager, the various departments which have a hand in the stage show, and how you deal with the stress of getting your part done. Especially when the talent has a very constrained schedule.
Overall: Mixed (Stick Around)
It seems very clear that while Mariah Carey maybe the hook, the focus will probably drift to the drama of her staff. Also, this isn't going to be like the documentaries we have seen Beyoncé put out or like Misty Copeland's A Ballerina's Tale. This is going to be a bit more raw, not as heavily edited, and is going to let you in perhaps more than desired. But what will honestly make or break this series is if it can balance the sensationalizing of Mariah and her staff's antics with showing the complications of Mariah's personal life and the business aspect of her life.
Mariah's World
kelboy1011 August 2021
Similar to most reality shows, this seasons takes place during the sweet fantasy tour and many things go wrong but ultimately it goes right for Mariah! Not only did the sweet fantasy tour have tremendous critic success but she also becomes very close with Tanaka. This has a few good episodes and is an easy watch whilst relaxing after work. Mainly watch this if you are a fan of Mariah though otherwise it will just be like any other reality tv show for you.
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