Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Tyler Perry on Rumors of a Grief-Stricken Bobbi Kristina

Plus Idris Elba no longer talks about being a Black actor.

Idris Elba on being asked about the struggles of Black actors:  - "I’m so bored of answering that. Are there differences between Black actors’ opportunities and white actors’ opportunities? Yes, there are. It’s been said. I’d rather a young Black actor read about success as opposed to how tough it was. I get these roles because I can act and that’s it. Hopefully that’s it. The less I talk about being black, the better."(Photo: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

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Idris Elba on being asked about the struggles of Black actors:  - "I’m so bored of answering that. Are there differences between Black actors’ opportunities and white actors’ opportunities? Yes, there are. It’s been said. I’d rather a young Black actor read about success as opposed to how tough it was. I get these roles because I can act and that’s it. Hopefully that’s it. The less I talk about being black, the better."(Photo: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

Tyler Perry on his using alcohol to beat insomnia following his mother’s death:  - “I started drinking every night because I couldn't sleep — every night up to a couple of months ago. I never had a problem but I certainly was on [my] way to having one."  (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for American Express)

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Tyler Perry on rumors that a grief-stricken Bobbi Kristina walked off the set of For Better or Worse: - "Yes she was grieving, but grief aside, she managed to finish her obligation and did a great job at the same time."(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

Terrence J on he and Rocsi leaving 106 & Park: - "We are humbled at the opportunity to be a part of your lives. We have a huge farewell show coming for you guys. We're going to be leaving with a bang."(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Terrence J on he and Rocsi leaving 106 & Park: - "We are humbled at the opportunity to be a part of your lives. We have a huge farewell show coming for you guys. We're going to be leaving with a bang."(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Andre Leon Talley on the importance of the red carpet: - "What’s shocking to me is how important the red carpet is. At one point I thought it was ruining [fashion], but I don’t think that anymore. I don't think any celebrity can take away from fashion. Not even Kim Kardashian…”(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Andre Leon Talley on the importance of the red carpet: - "What’s shocking to me is how important the red carpet is. At one point I thought it was ruining [fashion], but I don’t think that anymore. I don't think any celebrity can take away from fashion. Not even Kim Kardashian…”(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Tia Mowry on giving in to reality TV stereotypes of Black women: - “My sister and I were like, ‘We aren’t those type of people.’ So, it’s all about us being positive role models. People always say it’s nice to see fresh, vibrant, funny women on television, and that’s my sister and I.”(Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Tia Mowry on giving in to reality TV stereotypes of Black women: - “My sister and I were like, ‘We aren’t those type of people.’ So, it’s all about us being positive role models. People always say it’s nice to see fresh, vibrant, funny women on television, and that’s my sister and I.”(Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Keke Palmer on her boyfriend: - “Yes, I have a boyfriend. He’s not in the business — and that’s on purpose.”(Photo: Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Keke Palmer on her boyfriend: - “Yes, I have a boyfriend. He’s not in the business — and that’s on purpose.”(Photo: Dowling/PictureGroup)

50 Cent on the evolution of hip hop: - “Things cycle. Like in fashion… Instead of the hippies, they’re hipsters, instead of the pants being bell bottoms, they’re tighter because of skateboard culture emerging at the same time. For me when I look at the things that I fell in love with within the culture, there’s no longer a lot of that representation out here. So, I feel like it’s important that I represent that.”(Photo: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

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50 Cent on the evolution of hip hop: - “Things cycle. Like in fashion… Instead of the hippies, they’re hipsters, instead of the pants being bell bottoms, they’re tighter because of skateboard culture emerging at the same time. For me when I look at the things that I fell in love with within the culture, there’s no longer a lot of that representation out here. So, I feel like it’s important that I represent that.”(Photo: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

John Legend defending fiancée Chrissy Teigen against wrathful Chris Brown fans: - “And don't ever tell me to put my ‘b---h on a leash.’ She's a grown woman with her own mind and her own opinions and this is not 1950.”(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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John Legend defending fiancée Chrissy Teigen against wrathful Chris Brown fans: - “And don't ever tell me to put my ‘b---h on a leash.’ She's a grown woman with her own mind and her own opinions and this is not 1950.”(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Michelle Obama on how often President Obama sings: - "… All the time. Sometimes I can't get him to stop."(Photo: CSM /Landov)

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Michelle Obama on how often President Obama sings: - "… All the time. Sometimes I can't get him to stop."(Photo: CSM /Landov)

Lil Wayne on Pusha T: - “F--k Pusha T and anybody that love ‘em.”(Photo: Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

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Lil Wayne on Pusha T: - “F--k Pusha T and anybody that love ‘em.”(Photo: Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

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Todd Bridges: May 27 - The Diff'rent Strokes star celebrates his 48th birthday. (Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Todd Bridges on separating from his wife of 14 years: - "She's a great mother. I'm glad to have had the years to know her and have a great kid with her. As we know, people grow apart and we did."(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Kelly Clarkson on celebrity fashion: - “This is such a funny industry. Sometimes I turn on awards shows and pop stars are wearing alien costumes. I’m like, ‘That’s cool for you but ain’t no way in hell someone is going to convince me to wear that on stage.’”(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Kelly Clarkson on celebrity fashion: - “This is such a funny industry. Sometimes I turn on awards shows and pop stars are wearing alien costumes. I’m like, ‘That’s cool for you but ain’t no way in hell someone is going to convince me to wear that on stage.’”(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Kendrick Lamar on respecting folks with different lifestyles: - “If you didn’t believe in Jesus I can’t knock you for not [believing], you got your own beliefs and your own morals. I can’t help the way you was born if you was gay. And I can’t change that so do what you gotta do to be happy.”(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Kendrick Lamar on respecting folks with different lifestyles: - “If you didn’t believe in Jesus I can’t knock you for not [believing], you got your own beliefs and your own morals. I can’t help the way you was born if you was gay. And I can’t change that so do what you gotta do to be happy.”(Photo: John Ricard/BET)