According to the New York Daily News, the “Love On Top” singer is set to win an award from the New York Association of Black Journalists on May 15 for her July 2011 Essence magazine cover story chronicling her 2010 vacation. The nine-month hiatus marked a spiritual and creative rebirth for the singer.
"I had talked about taking a vacation before, but always ended up in the studio after two weeks, so no one believed me,” she wrote in the issue. “This time, though, I was serious. I was going to give myself a year to do the things I never get to do. Simple things like play with my nephew, pick him up from school, visit museums, go to concerts, see some Broadway shows, learn to cook a meal and spend time with my husband.” Full Read
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