Long before 'American Idol', people used to call me a diva. And I be like, 'Hold on, are you calling me something else on the sly? You gonna call me a diva, call me a good diva.'
'American Idol' has changed the face of television.
My ultimate film role would be to play the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.
My biggest thing is banana pudding, but it's the devil! So no one is allowed to bring it into my house. Because I can't control myself. So why put it in my domain?
When people said Africa would change me, I didn't understand what they meant. To see the poverty in the townships, for instance, is overwhelming. I found it heart-wrenching to see young children walking barefoot and hungry in the dirt. I'm the kind of person who wants to change the world right here and now, so I got frustrated.
I like to have songs with me that have substance. That's missing from a lot of today's music. You might hear a song with a catchy beat, but what's it about? It's not empowering or helping anyone.
All the ladies can feel sexy and have fun in my clothing and that makes me feel like I am offering something truly unique to the people who have been gracious enough to show me such love and support over the years.
Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer.
I was a homebody growing up.
I actually stopped working out because I don't want to lose my jelly.
Going jogging makes me feel powerful and free - like Rocky!
I am the biggest Destiny's Child - Beyonce, Kelly, Michelle, all of them - fan in the world.
I don't believe in overdoing myself.
I'm prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar!
Even though I am extremely blessed to have accomplished many of my goals at such a young age, I am still reaching, still striving.
Traditional values are big in my life.
I don't believe in voodoo.
