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Who says we need to rush into love and marriage these days?
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Serena Williams' loss at the U.S. Open yesterday prompted her to get angry.
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Why are we so obsessed with celebrity wombs? It's time to ask the question!
read more...Culture.Love.War: Lay Your Burdens Down
It's time to push pride aside and ask for help -- especially when you need it.
read more...Culture.Love.War: Apology Not Accepted
Nivea's racially insensitive ad angers many. See why were not accepting the apology.
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What I know for sure is that Pharrell deserves his success because of his talent and humility! He's Virginia Beach all day in the best way!
It was a star studded night BUT the best part was that it was heartfelt! Everyone in the room came to celebrate Pharrell's accomplishment!
The dinner was inspired by Pharrell the fact that he is the musical consultant for the ACADEMY AWARDS had to be celebrated & @Target agreed!
Now that there is press out about the dinner I hosted last night I feel free to chat about it on twitter!
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