Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Queen Latifah on Performing at a Gay Club With 2Pac

Plus Chris Brown and Rihanna respond to insults.

Queen Latifah in Monster's Ball - Halle Berry forgot to thank Queen Latifah — or, at least, her busy schedule — in her acceptance speech at the 2002 Oscars. The Jersey-born rapper had to drop out of the film due to scheduling conflicts, giving Berry the opportunity of a lifetime. Latifah got a second chance at an Academy Award one year later, when she got a Best Supporting Actress nod for Chicago. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Queen Latifah on performing in a gay club with Tupac Shakur:  - "To me, doing a gay pride show is one of the most fun things. My first show that paid more than $10,000 was in a gay club on New Year’s Eve in San Francisco. Tupac happened to be in town, so he came to kick it with me. This was the early ’90s. And the boys were like, 'Take your shirt off, Tupac' He wasn’t doing that. But we had a blast in there." (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Chris Brown responding to a insulting tweet from Brian McKnight: - "I see how this works now… When peoples careers get to the 'nobody cares' stage they use my name for publicity! Lol. I can’t keep helping these old n*****. Its miracle the way I’m bringing the dead alive!" (Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

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Chris Brown responding to a insulting tweet from Brian McKnight: - "I see how this works now… When peoples careers get to the 'nobody cares' stage they use my name for publicity! Lol. I can’t keep helping these old n*****. Its miracle the way I’m bringing the dead alive!" (Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Stacy Francis addressing rumors about her altercation with Whitney Houston:  - "It’s something I don’t need to really discuss anymore. I don’t want to stir up her fans; we need to let her rest." (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Stacy Francis addressing rumors about her altercation with Whitney Houston:  - "It’s something I don’t need to really discuss anymore. I don’t want to stir up her fans; we need to let her rest." (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Rihanna on negative speculations she and Chris Brown were an item again when they recorded remixes for "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up the Music":   - "[I went back] In a completely professional environment. And on a complete professional note… if I went back to him [as a girlfriend], then that’s a whole different discussion. And if I ever do, then that’s something that y’all have to talk to me about when – if – that ever happens." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Rihanna on negative speculations she and Chris Brown were an item again when they recorded remixes for "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up the Music":   - "[I went back] In a completely professional environment. And on a complete professional note… if I went back to him [as a girlfriend], then that’s a whole different discussion. And if I ever do, then that’s something that y’all have to talk to me about when – if – that ever happens." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Mike Tyson on Spike Lee possibly directing Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth on Broadway:  - "We’re discussing it (Broadway) now. Spike Lee is going to be involved. Awesome."(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Mike Tyson on Spike Lee possibly directing Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth on Broadway:  - "We’re discussing it (Broadway) now. Spike Lee is going to be involved. Awesome."(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Andre Arroyo on singing in The Wire: The Musical  - "I did my own singing. I took a page out of today’s R&B and hip hop… and told them to throw a little Auto-Tune in there. Try to make some money and be radio-friendly."  (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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Andre Arroyo on singing in The Wire: The Musical  - "I did my own singing. I took a page out of today’s R&B and hip hop… and told them to throw a little Auto-Tune in there. Try to make some money and be radio-friendly."  (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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Snoop Dogg on The Voice:  - "You could have the best voice ever but be as boring as hell. I don't see it producing a One Direction or Susan Boyle."

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Snoop Dogg on The Voice:  - "You could have the best voice ever but be as boring as hell. I don't see it producing a One Direction or Susan Boyle."

Michael Ealy on the type of woman he used to date:   - "I think there was a part of me that was just attracted to the crazy. I tended to involve myself with women that brought drama. And I had a bit of a savior complex. I thought I could save them from whatever daddy issues or cheating issues [they had]."(Photo: Hall/Pena, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Michael Ealy on the type of woman he used to date:   - "I think there was a part of me that was just attracted to the crazy. I tended to involve myself with women that brought drama. And I had a bit of a savior complex. I thought I could save them from whatever daddy issues or cheating issues [they had]."(Photo: Hall/Pena, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Lil’ Wayne after pulling his artists from the famed concert line-up:  - "Young Money ain't doing Summer Jam." (Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity)

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Lil’ Wayne after pulling his artists from the famed concert line-up:  - "Young Money ain't doing Summer Jam." (Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity)

Tina Atkins-Campbell after recently giving birth to her son, Santana: - “My husband… Teddy held my hand as I cried tears of joy when my doctor handed me our new son.” (Photo: Getty Images)

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Tina Campbell on bullying:  - "My kids know to defend yourself, and they know how to communicate their self-defense if they feel like they are threatened. My children know you don’t start no fight…but if somebody put they hands on you, put ‘em on them back." (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Elton John on giving his son a sibling:  - "I spent it in my room, listening to music if my parents were [arguing]. I think it’s difficult to be an only child, and to be an only child of someone famous."(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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Elton John on giving his son a sibling:  - "I spent it in my room, listening to music if my parents were [arguing]. I think it’s difficult to be an only child, and to be an only child of someone famous."(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Romeo Miller on playing the love interest of Denise Vasi on Single Ladies:  - "My leading lady was Denise Vasi, and she’s beautiful. If I picked a girl out of my head, it would probably be her." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Romeo Miller on playing the love interest of Denise Vasi on Single Ladies:  - "My leading lady was Denise Vasi, and she’s beautiful. If I picked a girl out of my head, it would probably be her." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Kim Zolciak: May 19 - Don't be tardy for the birthday party! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star turns 35.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Kim Kolciak on rumors she’s being evicted:  - "Oh! So now I dont pay my rent LMAO. People will say anything for attention. I know if people weren’t paying me I’d have a lawyer not twitter court." (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson on how she takes care of her son:  - "I care for my child like my mommy cared for me." (Photo:Miguel Aguilar, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Jennifer Hudson on how she takes care of her son:  - "I care for my child like my mommy cared for me." (Photo:Miguel Aguilar, PacificCoastNews.com)

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