I was just so honored to play the role of Cinderella and to just be the first African-American princess, that's just historic for me, that's such a mark in my life and my career and then the bonus of just working with my favorite person in the whole world, Whitney [Houston], like her voice just did something to my spirit.

The idea of kids helping other kids is such a great way to introduce children to being involved in charitable causes and volunteer work, setting them on the path to doing good for others throughout their lives.

I went through a struggle, and I really needed to get myself together and connect with my purpose, which is music.

Now that the baby is coming, I will do a lot more balancing. I'm going to be a real mommy.

Just staying true to yourself and staying true to your passion. Following your gut.

It feels so great to be back on the scene.

It's VH1, it's everywhere, and you know music is just the world right now. People love music.