HelloWell,no one has taken up the challenge of a translation-so here goes! Can't vouch word for word but I think it will be pretty close to the meaning.
The New Variety Diva
Article appeared in "Paris Match" [on 11/6/10]
The secret of her success-a golden mezzo-soprano voice dedicated to popular songs-this ex-model is on the way to becoming a worldwide star.Her new album "Believe (Warner-release 14 June) is already a hit in England.
Paris Match-Who are the most prestigious personalities you have sung for?
KJ-The pope....Barack Obama
PM-Your most memorable concert?
KJ-In Basra,in Iraq-on top of a military truck when I sang in front of 4,000 boys.
PM-The biggest shock of your life?
KJ-When my father died,I learned through the press that I had two half-sisters.
PM Ten years ago,in London,you were the victim of an attempted rape.How did you get over this shock?
KJ-By,counselling.When it happened,I was using the mobile so that I didn't feel alone in the street.Its something girls often do.I advise against it-it only makes us more vulnerable.
PM-The "pursits" condemn your musical style,Crossover,a mixture of classical and variety.Does that annoy you?
KJ-It doesn't bother me.I'm not focusing on them.There are people who have gone to an opera for the first time having heard me,so....
Edith Piaf as idol
PM-So,you have never sung a whole opera..
KJ This forms part of my future plans.I'm taking lessons with Placido Domingo to develop my voice.I would like to begin with "Carmen".
PM-Who are your musical idols?
KJ-Maria Callas,Barbara Streisand,Judy Garland,Edith Piaf
PM What do you do with all the money you earn?
KJ-I'm careful but I'm no miser.I have bought houses and cars for all those close to me.
PM How do you train your voice?
KJ-I do vocal exercises every day in the shower.I avoid air-conditioning,alcohol and tobacco as well as dairy products and spicy dishes.Before going on stage I don't talk for 2-3 days.
PM-If she exists,what does the secret Katherine Jenkins most resemble?
KJ-A domestic goddess![literally a "queen of the ovens"]-with a fondness for cakes-my weakness.
Interview ends
Answer 3 sounds like two replies conflated into one-translation into French to blame??
Little bit surprised re part of penultimate reply
Ian