[1]The Girls Fall Like Dominoes rapper Nicki Minaj is often bombarded by fans when she goes out and while she appreciates their support, she admits the attention can sometimes be hard to handle.
She said, “Sometimes it feels like I’m on the outside looking in. I’ve grown up seeing what happens to the likes of Britney Spears, but I never imagined that one day that would happen to me. But people freakin’ dream of this, it’s not just supposed to happen and there is no guarantee that it will last. I’m trying to make sure it doesn’t affect me in the wrong way. And I guess I’m in a state of shock, too.”
Nicki also admits she finds it tough to hear so many big stars praise her music because it heaps more pressure on her.
She said in an interview with Grazia magazine, “I think people’s expectations of me are higher than mine most of the time. When I hear artists like Kanye West saying that I’m dope, sometimes I feel like, really? There’s still that little girl in me who is looking up to all these dudes. At one point I didn’t really think I’d stand a chance with the big dogs, but now I feel like I can. Will I? That’s a different question. It’s going to take hard work.”
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Justin honoured for charity
Justin Timberlake is to receive a prestigious accolade at Saturday’s (April 2) Nickelodeon 2011 Kids’ Choice Awards. The actor-and-singer, who is well-known for his environmental advocacy and work with charitable causes, will be presented with the Big Help Award at this weekend’s ceremony in recognition of the work he has undertaken to help disadvantaged people.
In a statement to People.com, Justin said, “I was inspired by my parents to do everything possible to give back to the world around us. And it has become a mission to help kids of all ages.”
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