My mom brought me up to believe that my talent is a gift and a blessing.

I never mind contorting myself for a good cause.

I think it's really great when you stand up for something that you really believe, even if you get heat for it.

My parent's divorce and hard times at school, all those things combined to mold me, to make me grow up quicker. And it gave me the drive to pursue my dreams that I wouldn't necessarily have had otherwise.

It's definitely a dream come true to be recognized and to be able to sign autographs. But, it's also a lot of hard work and can be draining. If you don't know already, you will quickly learn who your real friends are.

So, where's the Cannes Film Festival being held this year?

I embraced being a pop artist, but I like doing it on my own terms, at my own pace.