in this Ciara saga.

For me, I know it's not because I wish Ciara ill in any way, but it's just that she seems to epitomize a certain era in the music business... and watching the downward trajectory of her career is like literally watching the music industry crumble.

If Ciara gets dropped, it becomes official that the Age of the Video Star is over.

(And I'm not sure what it means for Janet's future albums considering that Cici is cut from the Janet mold... probably nothing; Janet is trying to change her steez anyway)

Also, I guess Ciara is compelling because despite the fact that it's been clear to everybody that she's been in trouble the past few years, she insists on putting up the appearance that nothing is wrong and hasn't attempted to adapt to the changing market at all.