Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake » Love Sex Magic

I've always thought Ciara is sexy. But when Missy Elliot said it, it was awkward. It's better when Justin Timberlake says it. And boy did he say it in their collabo "Love Sex Magic."

As Rihanna sits on the sideline, waiting for the bruises on her face (and her heart) to heal (steak with a Laker always helps). Ciara boldly stepped up to fill the void left by her absentee leotard.


The hot and steamy music video, directed by Diane Martel, was "inspired" by the Crazy Horse cabaret show in Las Vegas (more pics below). THAT looks like a great show.


Apparently, Rihanna and Crazy Horse are not the only ones Ciara is copying, sorry, is "inspired" by. According to these images, Ciara also stole a few moves (and outfits) from Miss Beyonce.

Let's not forget, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were the OG godfathers of Blood Sugar Sex Magik and the shiny-no-pants look.

The Chili Peppers in the "Give it Away" video for their 1991 Blood Sugar Sex Magik album.

If you examine the lyrics closely, Ciara and Anthony Kiedis are pretty much singing about the same things, I think.

CIARA: "Baby, show me, show me. What’s your favorite trick that you wanna use on me. And I’ll volunteer. And I’ll be flowing and going 'til clothing disappears, ain’t nothing but shoes on me. Oh, baby."

KIEDIS: "Glorious euphoria is my must. Erotic shock is a function of lust. Temporarily blind. Dimensions to discover in time. Each into the other. Uncontrollable notes from her snowwhite throat. Fill a space, in which two bodies float. Operatic by voice, a fanatic by choice. Aromatic is the flower. She must be moist."