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Let's start with your new album Trespassing
Earlier in the interview you said that the album has two sides
light and dark
Is it really divided in two parts?
Yes, that's right. People have light and dark sides too
as well as there are good and bad days. Duality shows itself in everything.
That's life
One of the purposes of pop music existance is to help forget troubles
There are many songs on this album that help do that
But there are also songs on the album that look at real, true life
While creating my album, I was trying to follow these rules
At the beginning of this year we did an interview with you
and you said that the album creation is like a baby birth
so how is your baby?
it's good, it's almost walking
You have a very busy year
new album release, the tour with Queen, lots of interviews
How do you manage to do all that?
I am ok with it, I take it as it is
I like to work hard
I was working *** the album but also had time to relax
I know when I have to stop and take a break
but at the same time I like travelling
How do you relax?
I like watching movies. Sometimes, in the evenings, we go to restaurants
to drink a glass of good wine with friends, family or my boyfriend
I like to go shopping, I relax the same way as all people do
Men usually don't like to go shopping
Yes, you can call me shopaholic, I am addicted
Who or what inspires you?
My family, my friends
I have a lot of friends among artists
They inspire me to think of new ideas
We're like one big family, we support each other and it's great
Are you feeling homesick?
Not right now. I am used to travelling
I have been doing that for the last ten years of my life
I like visiting different places and countries
Furthermore, thanks to the modern technology
you can always be in contact with people you are close to
Do you know any Russian singers?
I don't know... maybe T.a.T.u and Regina Spektor
I want to show you something
We have this singer Sergey Lazarev
Yesterday he showed the photo session, promo for his new single release
Look at these cool pictures
Subtle message! Yea, subtle! He looks good
You have lots of fans all over the world
Is there any difference between Russian fans and the ones from the other countries?
Language is a difference
But when you're traveling all over the world you understand that music
is an universal language. It unites people.
Many artists, before coming to Russia, learn Russian language
Can you say anything in Russian?
Spasibo
Niet
What else do I know...
Teach me some more Russian words I don't know
What about "I love music"
How do you like Moscow? Have you felt our hospitality?
Yes, everybody is so sweet here. There's a very good evergy here.
I did a show here and after that was signing authographs for my fans
They all are very very nice.
As far as I know you have a few tattoos Tell me about them
This the eye of protection, it's like the Eye of Horus
a sign of eternity is like a circle of energy between me and my audience during shows
it's like an unending process
and this key tattoo, it brings me luck
Are you going to have a new one?
I think so. I am looking for a new design on the internet but haven't found the right one yet
Have you tried any Russian dishes?
I haven't, what would you recommend?
Borsh
I think I know that dish, the name seems familiar to me
I will try it for sure
Are you going to try to cook some of our dishes when you get back home?
I will if I have a recipe. I would love some, care to give me any?
Are you going to buy some souvenirs?
My souvenirs are my clothes
For example this jacket I bought in Moscow yesterday
I go shopping in every city. It's one of my hobbies.
Do you have pocket money?
Pocket money? No, I am poor. I don't have money at all.
Do you remember your very first performance?
I think it was in a school play when I was 10
I remember that feeling very clearly. It was very exciting and emotional.
Which song made you famous?
I think "Whataya want from me" is one of my biggest hits.
Do you sing in a shower?
Yes, I do
In that case I wanna be your neighbour to listen to your singing right at home
In the shower, I just warm up my voice
It's like a training before a show for me
So on stage I sound better than in a shower
Do you have any special demands in your rider? Like special colour of curtains for example
I am not that guy
All I need is water, vegetables, tea, nothing special
Have your fans ever done anything crazy for you?
There have been a lot of crazy things going on but it's because they love me
Those things are sweet, sometimes funny but it's coming from a good place