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McKenzie Jean-Philippe

4 years

FYI: Calling romance "trash" a "guilty pleasure" "light reading" "unrealistic" isn't a witty or complimentary take. It's an unimaginative way to describe a genre that's deserving of legitimate criticism rather than pre-conceived notions disguised as critique.

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2 years

So many beautiful, deserving Black women getting their flowers tonight. I could cry #Emmys #Emmys2022

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I don't think I've seen a reality show cast get this much love since Jersey Shore.

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my beautiful baby girl I love her so much😭🥹

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3 years

Cathay Williams, aka "Cuffe" was the first-ever Black woman to serve in the US Army. She enlisted as a man in 1866 under the name "William Cathay" when she was just 17. Where is Cathay's biopic?!?! #TheHarderTheyFall

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5 months

This might be the craziest thing I've ever heard on TV.

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@McKenzie_JP

1 year

So she's his fourth wife and was the deputy commander of his bodyguards at the time of their "surprise" wedding, which happened just days before his coronation. She was a flight attendant before that! It's giving film, it's giving book, it's giving TV show.

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🇹🇭 King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in attendance for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla #Coronation

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2 years

How am I just finding out Martin Lawrence's daughter and Eddie Murphy's son have been dating for more than 2 years?! This is too much to process

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1 year

Ripped Bodice NYC grand opening made my day ❤️ 📚

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@McKenzie_JP

2 years

OK, but Jonathan Bailey really deserved a lead actor nom. Haven't seen a romance lead like him in years #Emmys #Bridgerton

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@McKenzie_JP

2 years

I find the whole, "I married my mother" thing creepy, I'm sorry. And all of the contradictions are too exhausting to keep track of.

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@McKenzie_JP

4 years

Can we just give some props to #TheCrown 's wardrobe department right quick?

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4 years

Can we just take a minute to appreciate all these gorgeous GROWN men?!?! #SweetMagnolias

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@McKenzie_JP

5 years

Seeing everyone already shading Jennifer Hudson for her Aretha portrayal when the Queen herself approved the casting years ago... #RespectMovie

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@McKenzie_JP

2 years

That Kerry/Roman scene was so telling. He's an empath born into a world of sharks. And he's adapted to that with a persona as the slimiest of slime puppies, but sometimes his mask slips and he asks his dead dad's sobbing mistress if she has his personal number #Succession

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@McKenzie_JP

3 years

Even though I can't cover (translation: fangirl out with obsessive coverage) about this season, I'm tweeting tf out of it. First? Kathony is a SLOW burn. But Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey's chemistry tops season 1's by MILES. And I loved it. #Bridgerton

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McKenzie Jean-Philippe

@McKenzie_JP

4 years

Debuting this directory of more than 100 Black-owned bookstores I worked on for @oprahmagazine (The type of research I love). Thanks to @cafeconlibrosbk @SistahSciFi @marcusbooks @fultonstreet918 @BlissBooksWine @thlisteningtree for your words 🙏🏾

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4 years

So I revamped @oprahmagazine 's list of Romance Novels You Have to Read In Your Lifetime. And no Romancelandia, I did not include The Notebook, Gone With the Wind, or Twilight! 😅

25 of the Greatest Romance Novels of All Time

Infinite happily-ever-afters await you.

www.oprahdaily.com

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3 years

@theruisousa The designer, Phlemuns, gets into his explanation on Insta, but here are a few screenshots of what he said. Deff a conversation starter. #MetGala

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3 years

@AshleyLaTruly "Hate" you can never hate anything.

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2 years

7 Pounds of Pressure is a bop though... #PValley

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5 years

@abbygov My mom found out on Mother's Day that I snuck and made a Facebook account. The festivities came to a dramatic, tearful end and I was ordered to make an educational powerpoint pres about FB. My sister had a Tumblr account at 12. Y'all know what goes on there.

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@McKenzie_JP

10 months

Not Mrs. Russel promising Gladys to the Duke after George said he'd only let her marry for love. #TheGildedAge

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3 years

Harmless plug! Here's a little something I wrote about the rest of the real figures from history w/ quotes from @ReginaKing , @TheBullitts , Jonathan Majors, and Zazie Beetz!

"The Harder They Fall" Director Wants You to Google the Real People From the Film

"It was important for me to do that here, just so people could stop saying that we didn't exist in the Old West," Jeymes Samuel tells Oprah Daily.

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7 months

Love Emily Henry, but there are very good romances out there written by South Asian authors that I'd love to see these two in... and I ain't listing them either. Come on momma, let's research! 👏🏾

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He said it!!!! Now get Emily Henry or something on the phone. I have a romcom dream cast for her. Simone Ashley and Dev Petel take over.

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2 years

The wedding toasts alone will deserve their own Netflix comedy special

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@McKenzie_JP

5 years

@CandymanMovie Beyoncé's "Say My Name" getting the Jordan Peele treatment is something I didn't even know I needed in my life.

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5 years

Me when Cameron started rapping for Lauren's mom. #LoveIsBlind

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3 years

@LoveIsland Faye is about to kick-off, meanwhile Teddy is missing her.

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2 years

Face card never declines, my God!

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2 years

There are also never any follow up questions to clarify who exactly the "they" and "them" are they constantly refer to. They leave so much up to assumptions and misinterpretation. Give me the specifics, please!

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@CandymanMovie *Destiny's Child. Forgive my trespasses.

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1 year

@LoveIsland I love Scott. "Is this lipstick or contour?" he asks earnestly. 😭

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3 years

OK, can we talk about Lupita's hair tho? A win #MetGala

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2 years

My little '90s heart didn't know I needed this, but I did!

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1 year

I kept struggling with whether or not this was intentional or just the aging makeup because the actor, Cyril Nri, was completely transformed. It was disturbing and one of the many things I couldn't stand about Lady Danbury's story.

Nia / N.E. Davenport PREORDER LOVE SPELLS TROUBLE

@Nia_Davenport

1 year

I’m irritated about Lord Danbury’s appearance and I expected better from a Shonda production. We can covey a character is terrible without leaning on lazy, racist, and incredibly colorist visual representations to get that message across to the audience 😕

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2 years

@LoveIsland Where has Indiyah been keeping these inches!?

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2 years

@Seunography No but really. The boys usually stick with each other through literally anything. Every member of Destiny's Chaldish was well liked! But this?

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@McKenzie_JP

4 years

Currently trying to explain to my mother how I love romance when it comes to my books and movies, but am pretty averse to it in real life w/ the bf (I find most "romantic" things cringe). Am I a weirdo, or can romancelandia relate?

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@McKenzie_JP

3 years

I haven't seen too many actors perfectly capture that slow burn, romance novel tension that makes you feel like a fly on the wall during the most intimate moments. But these two did it. #Bridgerton

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@McKenzie_JP

3 years

Last thought. Whereas I feel like Rege dominated last season (though Phoebe was still wonderful) Simone and Jonathan worked as a partnership and collectively brought Kathony to life. I enjoyed seeing more of an equal balance in the relationship. #Bridgerton

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@RdotSpoon I ship them hard though after Season 1. I need help 😭

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1 year

@RdotSpoon OMG. Apparently they're fake and he just does it for funnsies?!

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@McKenzie_JP

4 years

For the first interview in my new @OprahDaily series, "The Wisdom Corner", I spoke to the brilliant legend and Queen of Twitter herself, @dionnewarwick . It was just as wonderful as you'd think.

The Word "Can't" Is Not In Dionne Warwick's Vocabulary

"I don't feel that there is, or will ever be, a time when I don't feel capable of doing anything."

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@McKenzie_JP

2 years

My H (and M hot take): They're masking entitlement, years of built up resentment and the shock of not getting their way from his family w/ a PR campaign of being socially aware, service driven, and speaking "truth". Nothing they've done since 2020 shows they truly get "it".

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2 years

Not them depicting Camilla's ex as some disapproving wronged husband when he started cheating on her before they even got married. And the erasure of Squidgygate?! Affairs abound amongst the four of them, tbh. I'm sorry #TheCrown

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2 years

Learning that Love Is Blind: After the Altar was filmed before the reunion (meaning months ahead of all the Zanab/Cole backlash and Raven/SK drama) really ruined the whole thing for me 🤷🏾‍♀️

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3 years

The most underrated Netflix show. BRING BACK AMERICAN VANDAL.

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2 years

Like he'll literally come up with the most vulgar, despicable things to say and do just so noone knows he's nice. It's his armor #Succession

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2 years

I see everyone (rightfully) talking about Jeremy Allen White, but can we also give Ayo Edibiri all her flowers?!? She was amazing 👏🏾 A relatable Queen #TheBear

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4 years

Wait, this can't be a real statement. Who are Mr. Hammer's people? I-

Variety

@Variety

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Armie Hammer: "I’m not responding to these bullshit claims but in light of the vicious and spurious online attacks against me, I cannot in good conscience now leave my children for 4 months to shoot a film in the Dominican Republic"

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5 months

@BeeBabs You should hear the full monologue!

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5 years

Just refreshed my @oprahmagazine list of 2020 romance reads! 17 new love stories y'all!

The 42 Best Romance Novels of 2020

They each got us through an overwhelming year, one happy ending at a time.

www.oprahdaily.com

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3 years

I've updated @OprahDaily 's most anticipated romance novels of 2021, and we now have a grand total of 50 amazing books you must read. (I'd double that number if I could...and maybe I will? It's only April).

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2 years

The way the cast reacted to his meltdown was perfect. They all dealt with their trauma in diff ways. (Richie got helpful, Sydney projected, Marcus shut down). Such perfect chaos. 🥰 My bread and butter #TheBear

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4 years

So is this when y'all start tweeting, "Da'Vonne Gheesling"? #BB22

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@McKenzie_JP

7 months

Do y'all really think her sister and bff, Pippa, would have named her daughter Rose if this were even true? The biggest and most flawed crack in this theory.

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Kate goes missing. AI doctored image drops. Now his side piece is getting a PR run. THERE ARE SIGNS

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3 years

Lil Nas X w/ 3!!! Outift changes. #MetGala

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5 months

Ok, y'all need to stop with the spoilers. I'm only on S2! 😭

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2 years

And it's also why he was COO and still wants him involved in the company. You need someone who can relate to others on a human level close to the top in business, but they can't be THE guy. He's the new Frank. #Succession

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@EBONY I love when a brand knows what their audience needs 😍

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Netflix when they thought of #TheUltimatum .

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@McKenzie_JP

2 years

And things like the, "I only wore neutral colors" claim can be easily checked, Googled, and...disproven? Idk, idk

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@LoveIsland @itv2 Does Siânnise deserve his spark? That's a question right there.

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2 years

Wait, why don't our news channels have an ASL interpreter?

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2 years

And you can't be nice and be CEO of a billion dollar company. Logan knew that and it's why when the kids turned on him, he knew Roman would be the easiest to get back on his side. He preyed on his empathy #Succession

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3 years

@JarettSays It's the hip action for me.

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@McKenzie_JP

4 years

I can finally share this piece that's so close to my heart. Thank you @AlyssaColeLit @authorMsBev @thebestjasmine @KwanaWrites for opening up to me about falling in love with romance. Your stories are so important for its future.

These Romance Authors Say It's Time the Publishing Industry Addresses Racism

Novelists Jasmine Guillory, Beverly Jenkins, Kwana Jackson, and Alyssa Cole share their stories.

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@McKenzie_JP

4 years

@oprahmagazine 's List of Most Anticipated Romance Novels 2021 is here, and there's so much greatness I am quite literally hyperventilating. Thank you #romancelandia for making me anxious in the best way.

50 of 2021's Most Anticipated Romance Novels

A British baking show love triangle, an erotic retelling of a Greek myth, trysts with Hollywood stars, and more.

www.oprahdaily.com

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@McKenzie_JP

1 year

Just a little bit of personal news...my first book review for @people is in their latest issue! I wrote 75 (+/-) words on Emily Henry's latest "Happy Place". As a kid I used to spend weekly grocery store trips w/ my nose buried in People, so this is super surreal for me.

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Peggy deserves her own show so her story can truly shine. Her scenes always seem like a seperate series #TheGildedAge

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1 year

@BeeBabs King of the Game!! The game of toxic love

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3 years

@_mamimadness @Creat1ve Not me watching this without sound for a good minute wondering why you were on the floor

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@McKenzie_JP

10 months

Creating this @TODAYshow list of anticipated 2024 romances was exciting & overwhelming b/c there are so many GREAT reads coming out. For now, we're including releases through April, but we'll be updating soon!! Ty to all the authors ❤️ Link:

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5 months

@_marypoppinz Pulling out all the stops!

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2 years

How Albie, his dad, and grandpa represent how misogyny/toxic masculinity gets passed down from generation to generation, but just presents differently based on the decade...Mike White did that #TheWhiteLotus

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4 years

I did my best to break down the weekend's events—and my thoughts on it all—here. #BB22

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3 years

@LoveIsland I just want to know why Abigail is boo-hooing over Tobias.

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"Why did the palace blame it on her?" Hmm, ever think maybe she was the one who decided to take the blame so others on her team wouldn't get flack for it?

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@McKenzie_JP

4 years

I love Bri's mom. #TheBachelor

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4 years

Seeing Emily In Paris on the list of #GoldenGlobes nominations has finished me for the day

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2 years

Not me making plans to go to the bookstore when I have a WHOLE BOOKCASE of unread books. There must be a name for this disease

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2 years

That trailer brought back all of the euphoria I felt the last time around. I can't explain how beautiful it is too see us like that. #WakandaForever

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@McKenzie_JP

5 years

So proud to share my first feature about Netflix's @strongblacklead team, and how they're changing our perspective on Black TV and film. If you have the time, give it a click 😁

This Team at Netflix Is Changing How Audiences Binge Watch TV

Strong Black Lead is helping viewers connect with more diverse entertainment.

www.oprahdaily.com

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3 years

My sleep paralysis demons. #MetGala

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3 years

Not Derek X and Claire giving us a whole romance cover. #BB23

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@McKenzie_JP

2 years

Every time I see this brand of tweet I 🙄 b/c it's so silly to call wearing the same "basic stylish professional girl boss w/ a dash of tonal dressing" aesthetic, copying. But I can't help but do a little fact check b/c it goes both ways & this isn't even the half of it for them

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This right here….is some CREEPY ass “single white female” shit. Kate Middleton is creepy white woman, I’m sorry. How you come from coat dresses to wearing replicas of Meghan Markle’s greatest hits? Clothes styles she got attacked over?

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Wanna see this guy as a bombshell on Love Island #WhiteLotus

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3 years

As for the B-plots and changes from the books... I'll get into those post March 25. But it seems that I'm a book purist this season. #Bridgerton

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@WrittenByHanna The way I genuinely thought this was real for 10 seconds

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1 year

Wait, are these real people or is this scripted? This is so darksided

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Me rereading The Viscount Who Loves Me while comparing and contrasting it with #Bridgerton season 2 before the embargo lifts

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@toriaa_h I just did a quick deep dive. They are fascinating, forreal!!

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Me watching Luke and Nick ruin their lives to earn June's undivided love and affection #TheHandmaidsTale

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My favorite book roundup of the year is here! 💕📚Only this time I got a little help! @katee_robert @Nishawrites @KosokoJackson @miasosaromance @MimiMatthewsEsq @beingmrsjones thank you for your time, recommendations, and amazing words!

28 Most Anticipated Romance Novels of 2022

Six bestselling novelists recommend their favorite love stories of the year.

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2 years

Queen Things 👑

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SIMONE ASHLEY???????

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Catch my latest convo with @kisseskemi about #BB21 @oprahmagazine It was a pleasure speaking with her :)

Big Brother's Kemi Just Addressed the Racist Comments Made During Season 21

"There was an unwillingness to accept cultures that were different."

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4 years

I spoke with @BeeBabs (!!!) about her beautiful romance anthology "Love in Color." IT'S OUT TODAY. GET IT. "Isn't that such a statement on humanity...we are all equal and we all have this capacity for love, but our cultures explore them differently."

The Rich Myths In Bolu Babalola's "Love In Color" Find Power In Joy

The debut romance anthology is on sale April 13.

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OK, I understand the Rose explainers, but let's get some facts right. "Former friend" is incorrect. She went to a music festival with Rose and her husband in August 2023 that was held on their estate! This rumor can easily be disproved w/ basic research.

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Everything we know about Rose Hanbury, Kate Middleton's former friend and the woman rumored to have had an alleged affair with Prince William. The 39-year-old former model's official title is Sarah Rose Cholmondeley, Marchioness of Cholmondeley. She and her 63-year-old husband,

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