Word? Celebrity Quotes: Week of June 3, 2011

New quotes from Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Ciara and more!

Nicki Minaj on Drake - “He’s really easy to talk to. As a girl, you don’t meet a lot of guys you can have a conversation with about anything. It’s dope.” (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Nicki Minaj on Drake - “He’s really easy to talk to. As a girl, you don’t meet a lot of guys you can have a conversation with about anything. It’s dope.” (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Idris Elba on Single Life\r - “Right now, I'm single by choice. It's a busy time, and it's hard to maintain a good relationship when you live in a caravan. Know what I mean?”\r \r(Photo credit: Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)\r 

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Idris Elba on Single Life\r - “Right now, I'm single by choice. It's a busy time, and it's hard to maintain a good relationship when you live in a caravan. Know what I mean?”\r \r(Photo credit: Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)\r 

Lauren London: December 5 - The Single Ladies actress celebrates her 28th birthday.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Lauren London on Relationship with Lil’ Wayne - “I’ve known him a very long time, and we were in a relationship that didn’t make it. We tried more than once to revive it, and we were engaged briefly years ago, but we eventually parted ways.”\r \r(Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Nelly: November 2 - The hip hop star turns 37. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Nelly on Rumors That He's Broke\r - "Ino some hoping that 4closure statement is tru but I'm sorry "EPIC FAIL""! anytime any1 n STL wanna match deeds or pinkslips HOLLA."\r \r(Photo credit: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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will.i.am: March 15 - The Black Eyed Peas frontman turns 37. (Photo: John Sciulli/Getty Images)

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Will.I.Am on His Life Had He Not Joined Black Eyed Peas - "I would have been a notorious gang member. First I'd have to rebel against my mom and then rebel against the law. Rebelling against the law is much easier than rebelling against my mom!”\r \r(Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images)

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Ja Rule on issues he’s had while in prison:  - “I even got into it wit these stupid niggas trying to assassinate my character talking about I’m snitching to the guards and that I’m getting special treatment.”(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Ja Rule on Ending Beef with 50 Cent\r - “It's resolved now. I'm cool. We ain't beefing no more. We'll never collaborate. That's just what it is... We don't gotta go to war, but we're not friends either. But we can coincide inside of a world.”\r \r(Photo credit: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Nick Cannon on New Life with Mariah Carey - “'To actually have a family and to look down and see children that look like both of us, it's surreal.”\r \r(Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Nick Cannon on New Life with Mariah Carey - “'To actually have a family and to look down and see children that look like both of us, it's surreal.”\r \r(Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Rihanna on Criticism of the “Man Down” Video - “I'm a 23-year-old rockstar with NO KIDS! What's up with everybody wantin me to be a parent? I'm just a girl, I can only be your/our voice!”(Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Rihanna on Criticism of the “Man Down” Video - “I'm a 23-year-old rockstar with NO KIDS! What's up with everybody wantin me to be a parent? I'm just a girl, I can only be your/our voice!”(Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Ciara - Brandy looked super-cute in these long, rough-cut bangs and braided headband, with baby pink lips and sun-kissed cheeks.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Ciara on Embracing Nudity - "I feel the sexiest when I'm by myself, walking around nude. I have this new obsession with nudity, it's really weird. It may sound weird, but I just really love embracing the body." (Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

Shaunie O’Neal on the Future of “Football Wives” - “It was one of those things where we’ll just put it on the back burner, maybe reinvent it maybe not. And right now it’s a not.”(Photo by Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Shaunie O’Neal on the Future of “Football Wives” - “It was one of those things where we’ll just put it on the back burner, maybe reinvent it maybe not. And right now it’s a not.”(Photo by Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Lisa Raye: September 23 - The Single Ladies actress celebrates her 45th birthday.   (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Lisa Raye on Doing a Dating-Themed Reality Show - “Absolutely not! I’m not that kind of woman. I don’t date publicly, first of all. I don’t have time nor am I too personable to be having all types of men all on my body. My body is a temple and it ain’t that damn easy.” (Photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Kelly Rowland on Becoming New Judge on U.K.’s “X-Factor” - ”Being a judge is never easy but I promise to be as sternly honest as I can and also encourage everyone who crosses the stage. I can’t wait to meet the world’s next superstar.” (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Kelly Rowland on Becoming New Judge on U.K.’s “X-Factor” - ”Being a judge is never easy but I promise to be as sternly honest as I can and also encourage everyone who crosses the stage. I can’t wait to meet the world’s next superstar.” (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Naomi Campbell - It's spring break for many colleges across the country.  Hopefully our fellow students will be better behaved than some celebrities. Check out celebs who have gotten unruly with airlines.The "friendly skies" became more hostile than Iraqi airspace for Campbell in 2008. The supermodel was 'cuffed by London police for an altercation with a British Airways stewardess. She was subsequently banned for life by the airline.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Naomi Campbell on Being Compared to Chocolate Bar in New Cadbury Ad - "I am shocked. It's upsetting to be described as chocolate, not just for me, but for all black women and black people. I do not find any humor in this. It is insulting and hurtful." (Photo credit: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

Zoe Saldana: June 19 - The actress turns 33. (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Zoe Saldana on Becoming a Director - ”I just had my first time directing yesterday. I’m working with my sister directing episodes for a pilot with Vin Diesel called The Ropes, about the lives of bouncers. We’re so psyched.” (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Niecy Nash on Her Wedding - "This was one of the best days of my life! It was a dream come true to be surrounded by family and friends as I married the most wonderful man. I celebrated so hard, I'm sure the angels in heaven were telling me to be quiet!" (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Niecy Nash on Her Wedding - "This was one of the best days of my life! It was a dream come true to be surrounded by family and friends as I married the most wonderful man. I celebrated so hard, I'm sure the angels in heaven were telling me to be quiet!" (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)