Ariana is a cute girl with obvious singing talent. One of the best young Pop vocalists to emerge in recent times. These images aren't even racy AT ALL but a little spicier than what we're accustomed to seeing. I know she got a lot of flack for her image with her last album. Remember that tragic first album cover for Yours Truly? I just hope the criticism isn't forcing her making a contrived transition to a sexier image and therefore compromising her talent and what she stands for. If you think about it, the major Pop girls who went through such an image change - think Janet from 'Rhythm Nation' to 'janet' or Rihanna went 'Good Girl Gone Bad' seemed very natural and they owned it. Good luck Ariana!