WORD? CELEBRITY QUOTES FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 29

What rap supertar did Nicki Minaj quote all the time growing up?

Mariah Carey - It's been a long journey but it's been tough because I've been trying to have, like I said, to hold onto a shred of privacy, and that was not easy.

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Mariah Carey - It's been a long journey but it's been tough because I've been trying to have, like I said, to hold onto a shred of privacy, and that was not easy.

Drake on getting inspriation from Winnie the Pooh - "They were a huge part of my childhood. That’s my influence, man, Winnie the Pooh on this next album."

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Drake - I probably wouldn't title it 'Light Up 2,' but there could definitely be potential for a record where me and Jay just spit about life. I look forward to making that. I don't think I'm ready to do it yet, though. If me and Jay do another record ... I just want it to be a song.

Locked Lips - After a dangerous shooting in a NYC night spot, which involved Sean “Diddy Combs” and his then girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, Shyne Barrow faced attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment charges for his role in the melee. On June 1, 2001, Shyne was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Shyne was released on October 6, 2009 after serving over eight years.

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Shyne - I was wrong about my assessment of Chairman Reid. After I stopped being all Carl Thomas emotional and things like that, I thought about the facts. Fact is L.A Reid was there when I was locked, a few feet away from death row and the Black Panthers. L.A. was on the visit floor on Rikers Island looking at me through them blinding bars, showing me he believed in that gang boy revolutionary music I make.

Jay-Z - They do that every slow news day. This is like the fifth time. I think we have five kids now.

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Jay-Z - They do that every slow news day. This is like the fifth time. I think we have five kids now.

Lloyd Banks - As far as her and 50, I don't know what that n***a be doing half the time. He's like a wait and see type of dude. And it's cooler like that sometimes. Sometimes when you know what's going on, the ins and outs, it just becomes like [routine].

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Lloyd Banks - As far as her and 50, I don't know what that n***a be doing half the time. He's like a wait and see type of dude. And it's cooler like that sometimes. Sometimes when you know what's going on, the ins and outs, it just becomes like [routine].

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Alicia Keys - In recognition of World AIDS Day 2005, Keys and U2 lead singer Bono recorded a cover version of Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush's "Don't Give Up." The song was re-titled, "Don't Give Up (Africa)" to reflect the nature of the charity it was benefiting.

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Alicia Keys - Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I'm learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before. Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the time to truly observe the world around me, to live in it fully and watch it, discuss it, put time toward it.

Style Icon - Rihanna's incredible style landed her on the list of People's 10 best dressed stars of 2008.

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Rihanna - The album is coming out in two weeks, and I had to be available for a lot of approvals [and check] e-mails and stuff. We couldn't get any phone service or Internet service out there. It was scary. It would have been a little irresponsible [to go without Internet or phone service], but she understood.

Kid Cudi - 'Gorgeous' was one of those records that, as soon as I heard the beat, I was like, 'Man, this is the one. This is that 'This Can't Be Life' Kanye beat.' 'This is that classic 'Ye beat. I want to be on this.' I came up to him, and I was like, 'Man, are you working on this record? Are you working on this beat?' He goes, 'Yeah ... do you got an idea for it?' I was like, 'Yeah, I might.' I didn't. I was lying like a mother----er.

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Kid Cudi - 'Gorgeous' was one of those records that, as soon as I heard the beat, I was like, 'Man, this is the one. This is that 'This Can't Be Life' Kanye beat.' 'This is that classic 'Ye beat. I want to be on this.' I came up to him, and I was like, 'Man, are you working on this record? Are you working on this beat?' He goes, 'Yeah ... do you got an idea for it?' I was like, 'Yeah, I might.' I didn't. I was lying like a mother----er.

Ray J - I mean, it's crazy! It's crazy being in the crowd. It's crazy just watching her go through it 'cause it's so intense up there and they work so hard to be the best at it. So I'm there for her. I feel like I'm Phil Jackson and she's Kobe Bryant. She's in the game, you know what I'm saying?

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Ray J - I mean, it's crazy! It's crazy being in the crowd. It's crazy just watching her go through it 'cause it's so intense up there and they work so hard to be the best at it. So I'm there for her. I feel like I'm Phil Jackson and she's Kobe Bryant. She's in the game, you know what I'm saying?

Janet Jackson - He’s a very, very private man so I don’t talk about our relationship but I really think it’s important that I just say this: they’ve (the press) been trying to marry me off for a very, very long time. But I’m not engaged so I will say that.

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Janet Jackson - He’s a very, very private man so I don’t talk about our relationship but I really think it’s important that I just say this: they’ve (the press) been trying to marry me off for a very, very long time. But I’m not engaged so I will say that.

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Willow Smith - Whenever I’m on YouTube trying to look at my song to show my friends, he’s like covering the comments and I’m like, ‘Dad, what’s wrong?’ And he’s like, ‘Nothing, it’s just there’s people out there who really don’t like it.

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Willow Smith - Whenever I’m on YouTube trying to look at my song to show my friends, he’s like covering the comments and I’m like, ‘Dad, what’s wrong?’ And he’s like, ‘Nothing, it’s just there’s people out there who really don’t like it.

Star Jones - The story in the National Enquirer is fabricated… I’m very excited about Rosie’s new show. I count both Rosie and Oprah as dear friends, and I know [O'Donnell's] new show is going to be a success.

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Star Jones - The story in the National Enquirer is fabricated… I’m very excited about Rosie’s new show. I count both Rosie and Oprah as dear friends, and I know [O'Donnell's] new show is going to be a success.

Ryan Leslie - I love coming to Germany and partying with you guys and sharing my music with you guys. So I am asking for your help, my laptop was stolen and I am offering $20,000 for the return. $20,000 is nothing compared to how valuable this laptop is to me.

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Ryan Leslie - I love coming to Germany and partying with you guys and sharing my music with you guys. So I am asking for your help, my laptop was stolen and I am offering $20,000 for the return. $20,000 is nothing compared to how valuable this laptop is to me.

T.I. - I'm gonna take it a day at a time. I got a little while to plan. One thing I'm not gonna do is, I'm not gonna talk and make a whole lot of promises and do this or do that. I'm gonna speak more through my music and my actions. And I'm gonna let God lead me wherever that may be.

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T.I. - It ain't 'King Uncaged' no more. We had to change the title. It's now called 'No Mercy.' We getting some more videos in the can and preparing for this project to come out, wrapping things up and getting ready to deliver it to the world.

Nicki Minaj - I have a friend ... I was like, 'Do you realize you cannot have a conversation without quoting Jay-Z?' I remember our dream was just to meet Jay. I remember she would tell me, 'He'll work with you one day,' and I was like, 'No he won't, Viola, no he won't.'

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Nicki Minaj - I have a friend ... I was like, 'Do you realize you cannot have a conversation without quoting Jay-Z?' I remember our dream was just to meet Jay. I remember she would tell me, 'He'll work with you one day,' and I was like, 'No he won't, Viola, no he won't.'

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Kim Kardashian - Dancing's different than hitting the gym...You use different muscles. I definitely feel my legs toning up. It's really good to mix it up and do something different.

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Kim Kardashian - I haven't really met a lot of East Coast guys, but the energy here is such a different vibe. I really love it here on the East Coast.

Selita Ebanks - I walk into the office, I got maybe two steps into the room and I look and it's amazing [editor in chief] Ms. Anna Wintour. She goes [makes a dismissive wave] and dismisses me. Needless to say my cover did not come out, to say the least, and I have never shot Vogue magazine.

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Selita Ebanks - I walk into the office, I got maybe two steps into the room and I look and it's amazing [editor in chief] Ms. Anna Wintour. She goes [makes a dismissive wave] and dismisses me. Needless to say my cover did not come out, to say the least, and I have never shot Vogue magazine.

Kanye West - I went up there to express how I was empathetic to Bush because I labeled him a racist and years later I got labeled as a racist.... While I was trying to give the interview they started playing the "MTV" under me with audio! I don't mess with Matt Lauer or the Today Show.

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Kanye West - And now it's completely changed and turned around. People, it's like they understand me better. They understand that my emotions come from a really honest and true and childlike innocence and honesty. And with 'Power,' I think people were happy to hear a rap song with that level of dynamics when I came back.

Oprah Winfrey - I'm not even kind of a lesbian. And the reason why [the rumor] irritates me is because it means that somebody must think I'm lying. That's number one. Number two ... why would you want to hide it? That is not the way I run my life.

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Oprah Winfrey - I know there's going to be some stumbles. I know I'm a work in process and progress. I know nothing new is perfect, but I'm not scared. I'm not afraid.

Donald Trump - Honestly – I know it's been a little controversial over here – she's very, very smart. You're not surprised. She's complicated but I'll tell you what, she's really smart.

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Donald Trump - Honestly – I know it's been a little controversial over here – she's very, very smart. You're not surprised. She's complicated but I'll tell you what, she's really smart.

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Nick Cannon - There's no truth to that. We don't know the sex of our child. But it's strange how that stuff comes out at almost the same time.

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Nick Cannon - There's no truth to that. We don't know the sex of our child. But it's strange how that stuff comes out at almost the same time.

Kendra Wilkinson - We definitely keep things spicy even though we're not together in person. We know how to keep things fresh, romantic and sexy.

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Kendra Wilkinson - We definitely keep things spicy even though we're not together in person. We know how to keep things fresh, romantic and sexy.

Brandy - I don't want to think about being the frontrunner. It's so much pressure.

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Brandy - I don't want to think about being the frontrunner. It's so much pressure.

Paula Abdul - The reality star lights up the room in a dramatic ruby red gown, accented with diamond-encrusted jewels.<br><br>- 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, January 25. Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA

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Paula Abdul - We're looking for all forms of dance and you can be any age, any style of dance, [and] any number of people or individuals can get on stage.

Diddy - My father was killed when I was 3 years old, and my mother was a very strong woman and she said, 'Well I loved your father and I'm not gonna have another man around. There's not gonna be anyone else around, and that's how it's gonna be.' But then on the flip side, I never got a chance to see the way a family lives.

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Diddy - How A Fly N***a Gets Dressed 101, rule number one. Options. You gotta always have options. You gotta always have options. Plans A, B, C, D, E, F, G. I'm trying to do something black right now. As you can see, most definitely. This is options.