Why 2017 was the worst for Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey's beloved for her powerful vocals throughout the year, but particularly at the holidays. But 2017 is just not cooperating.

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"(Bleep) happens," she posted when 2017 was literally 2 hours old, following a live performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest that went horribly awry. Video clips that meme-happy fans posted afterward captured the mess, where she stumbled through lyrics. Apparently sound was at issue, as Mariah complained that that she couldn't hear and wondered if a proper mic check had been completed ahead of time.