Celeb News: Ciara interviewed by MTV Asia

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You were making music at a very young age, what did you with your first paycheck?

Well I have been making music since I was 14. I put the money in the bank and decided to work on the saving money process. I did not move fast with it. I also bought a Honda Element.

Ciara you’re unique in the sense that you are super sexy and at the same time you got a tomboy thing about you. How do you do that?

Thank you very much. Sexiness comes from within. I honestly think that when you commit to just being you, that is what is cool and that is what feels right. I am a tomboy at heart and I stay true to who I am without trying to be sexy per say.

We hear that your upcoming album is titled, “One Woman Army”. What is the story behind the title?

It is the best presentation of where I am personally as a woman and musically it is the best way to sum it all up. It represents my independence but without being too independent. I am a soldier. I have been through some tough times and I want a soldier to stand by me. It also represents my feelings about love.

How is different to “Basic Instinct?

Oh gosh, it is completely different. I had some time to work on the album, so here I have more experiences and wisdom. I poured my heart into it. I also revealed my vulnerable side.

If you were stuck on a deserted island, name three things you would bring with you.

Food, music and clothes.

When guys see you in the club, how do they holla at you? How do you dismiss them without hurting them?

At the moment of not being interested in someone, it is all about keeping it cool. I think they get it when you’re not checking. When they are aggressive I call security. I try to express my lack of interest in my most polite way.

Did anyone try to take it to the floor to impress you?

I have seen some guys doing some crazy dance moves, but not dance battles per say.

When performing in a foreign country, how do you make yourself feel at home? Would you say you get nervous when touring outside home?

Fans make it home. I also try to make sure I get the right food and stay at a certain type of hotel.

I heard you cook great lasagna? Yeah!

I make great lasagna.

You’ve been to the UAE before, what other Arab countries have you visited?

I have not yet visited other Arab countries.

How do you find the Arab culture?
It is so sweet. I have appreciation for Arab culture. I am really intrigued by the difference in the religion because I am Christian. It is really interesting to see the fashion difference and how people move around. The food is also great! I was at a Lebanese restaurant yesterday and it was amazing.

Are your fans in the Arab world any different from anywhere else?

All my fans are turned up. Dubai’s fans are pretty rowdy and loud.

Is there anything you would like to say to them?

To all my fans in Dubai, I can wait to see you guys when I perform tomorrow. Thank you for your support. It is always great when I come out here.

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How do you find the Arab culture?

It is so sweet. I have appreciation for Arab culture. I am really intrigued by the difference in the religion because I am Christian. It is really interesting to see the fashion difference and how people move around. The food is also great! I was at a Lebanese restaurant yesterday and it was amazing.

Oh Ciara... plenty of Arabs are Christian, especially in Lebanon (Salma Hayek and Shakira?). Arab is an ethnicity, not a religion.

J.Givenchy

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Oh Ciara... plenty of Arabs are Christian, especially in Lebanon (Salma Hayek and Shakira?). Arab is an ethnicity, not a religion.

oh sit, there are not plenty of Arab-Christians even in Lebanon. That's an exaggeration.
And even if there were, she wasn't referring to them CLEARLY..She was addressing the non-christian Arabs.
She acknowledged it was a culture and never said it was a religion.

Besides religion is interpreted a lot of ways. Arab-Christian and ATL Christian undoubtedly have many differences

Inverted

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Originally posted by J.Givenchy

oh sit, there are not plenty of Arab-Christians even in Lebanon. That's an exaggeration.
And even if there were, she wasn't referring to them CLEARLY..She was addressing the non-christian Arabs.
She acknowledged it was a culture and never said it was a religion.

Besides religion is interpreted a lot of ways. Arab-Christian and ATL Christian undoubtedly have many differences

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Originally posted by J.Givenchy

oh sit, there are not plenty of Arab-Christians even in Lebanon. That's an exaggeration.
And even if there were, she wasn't referring to them CLEARLY..She was addressing the non-christian Arabs.
She acknowledged it was a culture and never said it was a religion.

Besides religion is interpreted a lot of ways. Arab-Christian and ATL Christian undoubtedly have many differences

Yeah, I'll sit while I comfortably educate you. You clearly have no idea what you're talking about so stop pretending you do.

a) Christians make up over 39% of Lebanon's population. That's more than plenty so hardly an "exaggeration".

b) Why would she be addressing only non-Christian Arabs? A disproportionate number of Christian and Jewish Arabs will definitely make up the audience of western pop culture in the Arab countries (just like so many of their celebs are non-Muslims) because they're likely to be educated, moderate and affluent. You know very well she equated "Arab" with Muslim so spare me the BS excuses.

c) She did not acknowledge culture anywhere and only mentioned a "difference in religion". And for the record, their "culture" is what gave birth to Christianity.

d) The difference between Christians is irrelevant. Christians are different everywhere based on region and denomination. Even two Christians in the same city or country will be different.