My mother always taught me to be strong and to never be a victim. Never make excuses. Never expect anyone else to provide for me things I know I can ….

I grew up upper-class. Private school, my dad had a Jaguar. We're African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we're like the ….

I felt like God was giving me a chance to assist in a miracle. There is something so relieving about life taking over you like that. You're playing a….

Right now the tabloids are saying I'm pregnant, and they're naming the baby. It's hilarious. I don't know when I'll want to get married. I never pict….

I wrote "Bootylicious" because, at the time, I’d gained some weight and the pressure that people put you under, the pressure to be thin, is unbelieva….

When I hear a great new record, especially when it's by someone that I respect and admire, then a part of me is like, Why didn't I think of that? Why….

Power is not given to you. You have to take it..

I wanted to be famous for my music and my talent, and I always wished I could cut it out when I left the stage..

The old lessons of submissiveness and fragility made us victims. Women are so much more than that. You can be a businesswoman, a mother, an artist, a….

If you are with the right person, it brings out the best version of you..

I don't really like to call myself a brand, and I don't like to think of myself as a brand. I'm a singer, a songwriter, a musician and a performer. A….

It is the most powerful creation to have life growing inside of you. There is no bigger gift..

Have your own life before you become somebody's wife..

Everyday we see your heart and character, inspiring all of us to give more of ourselves.'You are the leader to take us from where we are to where we ….

One of the reasons I connect to the Super Bowl is that I approach my shows like an athlete..

I've worn dresses from all different price ranges, and the thing that couture dresses have in common is that the fit is amazing..

I embrace mistakes, they make you who you are..

We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead..

A true diva is graceful, and talented, and strong, and fearless and brave and someone with humility..

But I don't know what guys I like because I haven't been out with enough to know. I'm still learning..

I love a pair of sexy heels with jeans, a nice jacket, or a little dress..