Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Gabrielle Union Refuses to Be a Victim

Plus words of wisdom from Solange, Nas and more.

Gabrielle Union on dealing with being a rape victim: - "It wasn't long before I became uncomfortable with feeling like a victim.”(Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Gabrielle Union on dealing with being a rape victim: - "It wasn't long before I became uncomfortable with feeling like a victim.”(Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Gladys Knight comparing years of performing to being on Dancing with the Stars: - “Well, I never danced with the Pips — they didn't let me dance! [Laughs] I used to learn all the routines, but when it came down to doing it, they said, 'You strut, the Pips dance!'  [Laughs] So, I thought this would be a nice adventure ...”(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Gladys Knight comparing years of performing to being on Dancing with the Stars: - “Well, I never danced with the Pips — they didn't let me dance! [Laughs] I used to learn all the routines, but when it came down to doing it, they said, 'You strut, the Pips dance!'  [Laughs] So, I thought this would be a nice adventure ...”(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Trendsetter — Solange  - Beyoncé’s baby sis stepped out of her superstar sibling’s shadow this year as a rising fashion icon. From rocking edgy natural hair trends and adding her personal flair to high-end designer looks, Solange Knowles has influenced a new generation of fashionistas. From her red-carpet looks to her casual cool ensembles when she DJs parties for the cool crowd, she’s got all the hot girls clocking her style. Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images for Rimmel)

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Solange on sex after getting her divorce: - “I think I just finally started having good sex.” (Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

Nas on appearing on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded: - “Nicki hit us up, I got love, so it was nothin' — I did the record. It's hip hop music; music is music. If I feel it, I can get on it. I heard the track, I felt it, I loved it."(Photos from left: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup,  Jun Sato/WireImage)

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Nas on appearing on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded: - “Nicki hit us up, I got love, so it was nothin' — I did the record. It's hip hop music; music is music. If I feel it, I can get on it. I heard the track, I felt it, I loved it."(Photos from left: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup,  Jun Sato/WireImage)

Lenny Kravitz: May 26 - The rock star, who played Cinna in The Hunger Games, celebrates his 48th birthday.(Photo: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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Lenny Kravitz on the inspiration behind his bisexual role in The Hunger Games: - “I actually have a friend who is a dancer who is bisexual, and he was a lot of inspiration for my speech pattern and my rhythm, and kind of the way I sauntered in and out a little bit.”(Photo: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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Anderson Cooper: June 3 - The CNN anchor turns 44. (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Anderson Cooper to M.I.A.: - “What are you talking about? You are mistaken. I never called you a terrorist. I don’t even know who you are other than the lady who sang at superbowl…By the way, I defended your finger pointing at the superbowl, so check your facts.”(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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No Malice on changing the direction of his music: - “I think we did it too well and I think some people walked away with the wrong message from that, especially seeing our friends, manager and people that we considered family get locked up. It was definitely an eye opener, and I really don't want to glorify that [lifestyle] like that any longer."(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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No Malice on changing the direction of his music: - “I think we did it too well and I think some people walked away with the wrong message from that, especially seeing our friends, manager and people that we considered family get locked up. It was definitely an eye opener, and I really don't want to glorify that [lifestyle] like that any longer."(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Lady Gaga (@LadyGaga)  - TWEET:  "Just heard my duet 'Hello, Hello' with Elton [John] is up for nomination at the Oscars! 'Gnomeo & Juliet' is such a beautiful film. I'm so happy!!"Lady Gaga gets excited about Oscar recognition. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Lady Gaga on having children in the future: - “I want kids, I want a soccer team. And I want a husband.”(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Kim Zolciak on expecting another child: - “Yes we are pregnant!”(Photo: John W. Ferguson/Getty Images)

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Kim Zolciak on expecting another child: - “Yes we are pregnant!”(Photo: John W. Ferguson/Getty Images)

La La Anthony on women trying to think like a man: - “I think there are certain ways to think like a man as far as understand[ing] what motivates them is different than what motivates us.”(Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

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La La Anthony on women trying to think like a man: - “I think there are certain ways to think like a man as far as understand[ing] what motivates them is different than what motivates us.”(Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

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Frank Ocean on why he’s not re-releasing his LP Nostalgia, Ultra: - “What I look like a year later re-releasing my last album? Not icey. B---h I’m icey.”(Photo: Courtesy Def Jam Recordings)

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Frank Ocean on why he’s not re-releasing his LP Nostalgia, Ultra: - “What I look like a year later re-releasing my last album? Not icey. B---h I’m icey.”(Photo: Courtesy Def Jam Recordings)

Gift of Gab on being diagnosed with kidney failure: - "I'm here to publicly address my health to all my fans. About seven weeks ago I went into kidney failure. I hadn't eaten in days, checked in to a hospital, and was diagnosed. I started dialysis five weeks ago. If I can leave you with a message to take away from this, it's to take care of yourself and do not take your health for granted.”(Photo: Courtesy Quannum Projects/Myspace)

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Gift of Gab on being diagnosed with kidney failure: - "I'm here to publicly address my health to all my fans. About seven weeks ago I went into kidney failure. I hadn't eaten in days, checked in to a hospital, and was diagnosed. I started dialysis five weeks ago. If I can leave you with a message to take away from this, it's to take care of yourself and do not take your health for granted.”(Photo: Courtesy Quannum Projects/Myspace)