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Ciara’s “Fantasy Ride” at Six Flags
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
PHOTO CREDIT: Rick Diamond
Saturday Six Flags Over Georgia’s Goliath roller coaster was rechristened — for the day — The Goliath Fantasy Ride, in honor of Atlanta Grammy winner Ciara.
(And no, it had nothing to do with the way she writhes in videos).
Instead, it was some early promotion for her third CD “Fantasy Ride”, due in December; along with a way to give three students from her local alma mater, Riverdale High School, a free day at the park.
PHOTO CREDIT: Rick Diamond
Students Ashley Clayton, Shaneka Pickering and Muoi Ung all won an essay contest, for which they were asked to write about who they admired. And believe it or not, none of them said Ciara. (Clayton and Pickering picked their moms while Ung said Martin Luther King Jr.).
PHOTO CREDIT: Rick Diamond
But before the trio got to their front row “Fantasy Ride” with the R&B singer, Ciara signed the artwork for her new “Go Girl” single for hundreds of fans who just happened to be at Six Flags. First in line were 12-year-old twins William and Warren Franklin of southwest Atlanta. “I’m the one who really likes Ciara!” Warren declared. “Especially [the single] ‘Like A Boy’!”
And as if on cue, that hit from her last CD (“Evolution”) was what was playing when Ciara hopped out of her convertible Rolls-Royce. “This is a blessing!” said the fervid coaster fan. “I mean, I used to come here religiously when I was younger. I remember when I used to have to save up money for a seasons pass — or try to get the hook-up. And now one of the rides is being changed to celebrate my album! Wow! It’s really, really cool.”
Ciara’s parent, her maternal grandparents and other members of her family joined her during her afternoon-long visit. So of course we had to ask what they thought about the “nude” shot of her on the current issue of Vibe magazine.
First, it was photoshopped — she maintains. “I had on a bikini”. And before mom and dad saw it, “I got them on the three-way to explain. And they - like they always have been - were supportive”.
Were you among those in line for an autograph at Six Flags? Heard her new single “Go Girl” with fellow Atlantan T-Pain? (If not, click HERE and give your review). Think she should be mad at Vibe?
Comments
By Work!
September 29, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
Looks like a fun wholesome family event.I’m sure her fans appreciated it. I love her new single too.
Go Girl!
By Wicked Lady
September 29, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
She’s so beautiful. Looks like she had a good time. and I love Go Girl too. Waiting on that video to drop…should be hot!
By manman81133
September 30, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this
If yall in Atlanta them yall shouldve went and got some footage!!!
By Theo
September 30, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
GO SUPPORT CIARA!!
BY DOWNLOADING GO GIRL FROM I-TUNES!!
OUT NOW!!!
By Dmoney
September 30, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
yea i was workin ate six flags when she came and she was fine as hell i love u ciara kepp doin ya thang
By Dmoney
September 30, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
yea i was workin ate six flags when she came and she was fine as hell i love u ciara kepp doin ya thang