Super producer Pharrell Williams got so emtional on "Oprah Prime" he shedded tears of happiness, plus Matthew Knowles is promoting a new business and inspirational book. Read the deets inside...
After rocking the stage and going hoarse during his performance at Coachella this weekend, on Sunday night the premiere of Pharrell Williams’ intimate sit-down with Oprah for her show “Oprah Prime” aired and it revealed a very sensitive side to the super producer.
We told you earlier that Pharrell was doing an interview with Lady O and in the interview P spoke with the media mogul about his rise to fame in the music industry and how his creative vision has propelled him to music superstardom. They also discuss his recent marriage to Helen Lasichanh, his upbringing in VA Beach and fatherhood.
But the “Happy” singer, in his green Vivienne Westwood hat, was bought to tears after Oprah showed him a video compilation of fans happily dancing to his chart-topping track.
"Why am I crying on 'Oprah'?” he asked as he fought back tears. He added, "It's overwhelming because I love what I do and I just appreciate the fact that people have believed in me for so long, that I can make it to this point to feel that," said a grateful Pharrell.
Check out a few clips from their candid interview where he explains why he named his son Rocket, the book that changed his life and his journey from producer to superstar below:
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Matthew Knowles is making sure he keeps a check rolling in after it was announced that he would be the keynote speaker at the Sync Summit in the PCF Auditorium in Paris today. He’s no stranger to the event as he delivered his first keynote speech with the Sync Summit last June.
The Sync Summit series offers high-level networking events for music supervisors, label executives, publishers, artists, brand managers and more in New York, Hollywood and Paris. So basically, If you work in the entertainment industry you definitely want to be in the building for networking opportunities and deal making.
And showing off his entrepreneurial skills (which did propel Bey to the top), Papa Knowles will also be promoting his new business book titled 10 Traits of Successful People: DNA of Achievers, which is scheduled to be published later this year.
Although Daddy Knowles isn’t currently paying child support after getting caught up, he could definitely use the extra funds once he has to pay again.
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