Ratchet &amp; Respectable

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Crash Out Feb 26, 2025

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, and Don the Lemon have run out of f—s; Paradise is the best show on “TV” (by far); federal workers are having the worst month (and change) ever; Demi chats with Niema Jordan, producer of Eyes on the Prize III (out now).

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Thank you, Joy Feb 24, 2025

A Belle back in Brooklyn (and Jersey); A$AP Rocky is Not Guilty; Eric Adams (mis)quotes Hitler; Joy Reid out at MSNBC; the Eric Adams saga still continues; RIP Roberta Flack.

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Something of Substance Feb 18, 2025

Jay Z’s assault case is dismissed, and he sues the lawyer that sued him, and people are mad; Michael B Jordan on the cover of GQ; NY politics crashes out over Eric Adams; Kofi Siriboe doesn’t believe in monogamy; Paradise is the best thing on TV

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The Ancestral Plane Feb 14, 2025

America fails on multiple fronts; NY Times Bestselling author Jonathan Eig stops by to chat about “King”, (our official unofficial book club pick).

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Substantial Back Portion Feb 12, 2025

The Blackest Super Bowl ever; Reminder: Serena MF Williams is from Compton; Stephen A. Smith will say any dumb thing for attention; a 9 hour Prince documentary that we’ll never see; Mayor Eric Adams trades NYC for his freedom; Demi chats with Harlem creator Tracy Oliver about alternate endings for the final season, her secret sauce for creating great TV (and film) and what’s next for Black stories in anti-DEI in Hollywood.

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Lambos at Lennox Feb 07, 2025

Irv Gotti goes to see… The King?; Marcus Jordan has a(nother) cocaine encounter; an AP reporter disrespects Babyface; Lori Harvey does Playboy; The NFL removes “End Racism” before the Super Bowl; Black people at the Oscars.

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Introducing Your Mama’s Kitchen Feb 07, 2025

Sharing a podcast we can’t get enough of: Your Mama’s Kitchen. It’s a show about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are. Host Michele Norris talks to Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, José Andrés and so many other guests about the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary experiences helped shape their personal and professional lives. And of course, each guest shares a recipe for a favorite dish from their youth so you can taste a bit of their story. In this episode, singer John Legend takes us back to his roots in Springfield, Ohio, where he was an academic overachiever and a musical prodigy. John opens up about his early rocky relationship with his mother and how, over time, they came together to nurture one beautiful family. Plus, we learn how to make his mama's special mac & cheese. You can find more Your Mama’s Kitchen at https://lnk.to/yourmamaskitchenRR

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The Fourth at 4PM Feb 05, 2025

Kendrick wins 5 Grammys for a diss track; Yeezy and his nekkid wife crash the red carpet; Don Lemon claps back and Ye; Janelle Monae is a five foot gangster; people are mad Will Smith was there; the redemption of Cynthia Erivo; Blue Ivy is the Carter Family Manager; Beyoncé wins AOTY and Best Country Album; Alicia Keys wins the Dr. Dre Award; Roxanne Shante gets her first Grammy; Also, Eric Adams and Diddy are never going to trial; there’s another Black Bachelor; How To Die Alone is unexpectedly cancelled.

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No VIPs Feb 01, 2025

A Belle finally leaves Belize; condolences the families of those lost in the plane crash over DC; anti-DEI = re-segregation; Angela Alsobrooks shuts down eugenics at cabinet hearing; where is that Beyoncé announcement? (We need good news); Luther is back in theaters; US tariffs begin Feb. 1; Shyne in Belize.

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Shoot Up the Club Jan 29, 2025

A Belle (still!) in Belize; America's meltdown; Tabitha Brown & Target; Costco under attack; Snoop and them defend performing for 47; recaps of Harlem S3.

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King Jan 25, 2025

A Belle in Belize; Demi’s “Harlem” debut; the official book for the R&R’s unofficial book club (Yes, we’re trying this again); vintage rumors re: the details of MLK's classified files.

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The Rest Revolution Jan 21, 2025

Executive Coach, Branding Strategist and author of “The Rest Revolution” Amanda Miller Littlejohn chats with Demi about opting out of doing the most, using “no” as a full sentence and how to stop "what’s next?"-ing yourself into burnout

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M-E-T-H-O-D MAN Jan 17, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Clifford Smith’s fist may have been injured in an alleged attack by a face; a ceasefire in Gaza?; VP Kamala Harris refuses a customary house tour; Congresswoman Nancy Mace threatens violence against colleague Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett; the return of Wendy Williams? Drake officially sues Universal Music Group; former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pulls out of Inauguration too.

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Michelle Lavaughn Robinson Obama Jan 15, 2025

Forever FLOTUS throws deuces to Neo Furor’s inauguration; D-Nice x Club Quarantine in DC; Beyoncé pushes her big announcement; LA is still on fire. Still; Tyrese celebrates the 8th anniversary of his ATL home as his hometown burns to ashes; Sheryl Lee Ralph’s nontraditional and fully functional marriage.

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LA Jan 11, 2025

The LA fires; Jimmy Carter’s shady funeral; 47 is officially a conflicted felon; a va church shames a teen for getting pregnant; tWitch’s wife tells all in a new memoir

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Worldstar Jan 08, 2025

So much Good Black News: Simone Biles is Sportsperson of the Year; POTUS decorates Denzel and Magic and Fannie Lou Hamer with the Medal of Freedom; Viola and Zoe win at The Golden Globes; NAACP nominations; why I cried during Beyonce Bowl; the House Ethics Committee blows up Matt Gaetz spot; the reframing of January 6; Kamala Harris endures more than any one woman should.

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RE-RUN: Shambolic Jan 03, 2025

Demi returns to South Africa; Mark Robinson gets burnt (but not with hot grits); the Luther doc drops this month; MJB is going on tour: (again); Anne Lowe gets a biopic; Hoda is leaving Today; Who is Damian Williams?: Judge Mathis’s wife smiles with all of her teeth; Naomi is banned from running her charity; 100+ Diddy lawsuits are coming

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RE-RUN: Life Dec 31, 2024

Demi attempts being a responsible adult (0 stars, do not recommend); Review of Rebel Ridge and its bright-eyed star; Beyoncé snubbed by CMAs, and covers GQ; Kendrick heads to the Super Bowl/NOLA spontaneously combusts; Tyrese gets locked up for not paying child support.

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Not All Men (But Always Men) Dec 21, 2024

Demi heads North; Offset and Cardi invite us into the group chat once again; Jay Z accuser admits “inconsistencies”; Madame Pelicot prevails (as expected)

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Travis Hunter’s Fiancée Dec 18, 2024

Trump is suing— or threatening to sue— everybody; Chloe & Burna booed up in Nigeria; Beyonce breaks yet another record; Chris Brown flies in South Africa; the Tik Tok ban is approaching; Travis Hunter earns the Heisman trophy, chaos ensues.

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Renaissance Man Dec 14, 2024

“Mustafa” whole family fine; Denzel is nominated for a Golden Globe; Biden nominated a rack of Black judges and offers clemency to 50-11 people; Blue Ivy and that gold dress have sent Internet crazies over the edge; Caitlin Clark refuses to be a MAGA mascot; Remy Ma and Papoose invite us into the group chat; Jamie Foxx goes Rothaniel on Netflix

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Celebrity A Dec 11, 2024

The Carters are having issues.

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Delay, Deny, Defend Dec 07, 2024

Demi returns to America; Beyoncé Is Billboard’s Fave… sorta; Serena is brown again; One of Lizzo’s lawsuits has been dropped; King Combs is served; Kendrick on tour; an assassin becomes America’s hero.

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The High Road to Nowhere Dec 04, 2024

Where in the world is Demi?; the mama of the potential Secretary of Defense said her son ain't sh—; Biden enjoys his last summers with Hunter; Jamie Foxx may or may not have accused Diddy of harming him; Demi finished that Mandela book (Winnie & Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.)

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The Wall Nov 29, 2024

Demi finds the South African version Sheila and Bob; Coleman Domingo has a new thriller; The Piano Lesson is phenomenal; Ashanti may or may not be pregnant again; and more….

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Sis. Nov 26, 2024

Drake sues over the success of “Not Like Us”; Issa Rae thinks she’s Richard Branson; Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked, PLUS: her British and Black American problems; Luther has a new exhibition; the Jussie Smollett saga finally ends… five years later; Lady Danbury saves UK Christmas and people are mad; The Rock isn’t who we thought he was; Michelle (DC) on Broadway; Cousin Day Day resigns; Alex Cross’s girlfriend has/makes no damn sense

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Dancing in the Sunlight Nov 22, 2024

Keke Palmer on pre tour; Denzel’s confessions in Esquire; Matt Gaetz pulls out… again; Nancy Mace is on a transgender witch hunt; Marjorie Taylor Greene might be a witch; the Klan and the Nazis return to the forefront of America.

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Well Nourished, Well Fed Nov 20, 2024

#seesomeworld x Cape Town?; Denzel on press tour; Beyoncè for Christmas; Mike Tyson’s non-punch out; a Major engagement; Cher spills Part 1 of her own tea; Aldis Hodge and the Old Spice Guy (but not Deon Cole) are fine AF; and 50 USD and that Shyne documentary.

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One Summer Left Nov 16, 2024

Demi reviews Gladiator 2, - no spoilers— 2; Beyoncè racks up 11 Grammy nods + other Black nominees; The Sexiest Man Alive is not who People picked, respectfully; American politics is a international joke; Trump axes Cousin Day Day; Rudy Guliani is out of monies.

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A Day Late, A Dollar Short Nov 13, 2024

America’s reign of terror begins; leopards are eating faces, Denzel on the Gladiator 2 red carpet; Demi finally watches (and reviews) the Luther doc; and more

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Under His Eye Nov 08, 2024

Breaking News: “America: The Final Chapters” begins Jan. 20

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Meg Nov 05, 2024

Demi reviews “Megan the Stallion: In Her Words”, currently the #1 documentary on Amazon

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Jokes. Nov 01, 2024

I’m back.

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RE-RUN: First Edition Oct 30, 2024

A Belle returns to Brooklyn; reviews of the Dean Collection at the BK Museum and “Sleeping Beauties” at The Met; Swizz and Timberland partner with a racist for Verzuz; Ashanti and Nelly been married for 6 months; King Kendrick’s Juneteenth coronation; Jonathan Majors is back to work; Justin Timberlake is arrested; Usher heads to Capitol Hill and Milan

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RE-RUN: Club Sandwich Oct 24, 2024

Demi heads to ABFF for Ratchet x Respectable; an amazing weekend for TV (Bridgerton, The Boys, The Dragons); ABFF recap, including Denzel’s Retrospective.

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RE-RUN: Live from DC Oct 22, 2024

Many thanks to my special guest/cultural architect Angel Gregorio of The Spice Suite and Black & Forth, Mercy C PR, Eaton DC, Remy Martin, and the many, many folks who made the first live Ratchet & Respectable a success.

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RE-RUN: Live from ABFF Oct 17, 2024

Starring Nicole Friday, Nice Crowd; Scott Evans, Access Hollywood; Jessica Nabongo, Catch Me If You Can; Ingrid Beat IBest Wines; Actor Lamman Rucker, The Black Hamptons (BET+); actor Nicco Annan, Down in the Valley (Starz).

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The Nerve Oct 15, 2024

Mum in Cape Town; Trina at the BET Hip Hop Awards; Wingless Tyra at Victoria's Secret; Megan’s documentary: Ananda Lewis has stage 4 breast Cancer; Kayla Nicole confuses a podcast for her therapist; Tabitha Brown attacked for no dang reason

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Dandy Oct 10, 2024

Piers Morgan issues a swift apology— and edit— to The Carters; Precious Deon Cole interrogates Shannon Sharpe; Diddy update: a court appearance , a trial date, life in prison, and yet another accuser; the Tik Tok baby oil conspiracy theory confirmed?; Andre Leon Talley inspires The Met Gala’s 2025 theme

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FAFO Oct 08, 2024

Demi goes whale-watching; Cissy Houston goes to see The King; JHud wows a(nother) Whitney Houston tribute; Diddy rumors run rampant; Mama Combs says her son is being “lynched”; Halle & DDG part ways; Cardi and Offset drama.

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Facts Oct 03, 2024

Pras sues Lauryn Hill over last year’s Fugees tour; Eric Adams’s girlfriend is about to lose her job (too)?!; 120 more Diddy lawsuits by men, women and children are coming soon

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Shambolic Oct 02, 2024

Demi returns to South Africa; Mark Robinson gets burnt (but not with hot grits); the Luther doc drops this month; MJB is going on tour: (again); Anne Lowe gets a biopic; Hoda is leaving Today; Who is Damian Williams?: Judge Mathis’s wife smiles with all of her teeth; Naomi is banned from running her charity; 100+ Diddy lawsuits are coming

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The 11th Crack Commandment Sep 26, 2024

Cardi and Offset mutually crash out online; Kim Porter’s children denounce the fake book about her and ask the public to fall back; Al B Sure calls on authorities (via social media) to investigate Kim Porter’s death; TRIGGER WARNING: the 9th(?) Diddy lawsuit for alleged abuse/ assault; a second look at Cassie’s sex trafficking allegations in light of Diddy’s indictment; Eric Adams, the Mayor of NYC was indicted on Wednesday night; Demi reviews the allegations and evidence and determines he is going to prison.

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Gaslit Sep 25, 2024

The Saga of Janet Jackson thinking Kamala Harris’s Dad is white; Eve’s PR returns the favor and tries to rescue Janet; an update on the 69 god; Michael Eric Dyson tries to convince America he didn’t holler at the curvy, racist lady.

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69 god: The Mark Robinson Story Sep 20, 2024

RIP Frankie Beverly; premium prime Grade A peen (is the devil); Shannon Sharpe live on IG; North Carolina’s Lt. Governor is a certified freak, seven days a week, according to a CNN report; updates on Diddy’s bail hearing and fallout after his arrest

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1000 Bottles of Baby Oil Sep 18, 2024

… and lube.

Entertainment mogul Sean Combs was arrested by the Feds last night. He is being charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and moving prostitutes across state lines; Demi summarizes the grand jury indictment, the press conference announcing the indictment; his failed attempt at bail; and the damning (and detailed) detention memo that is keeping him locked up indefinitely.

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Dawn Sep 14, 2024

TRIGGER WARNING: A recap of Dawn Richard’s 55-page lawsuit against her former employer, Sean Combs. The allegations include, sexual abuse/assault, physical abuse, confinement, starvation and sleep deprivation and other forms of torture and terror.

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Life Sep 11, 2024

Demi attempts being a responsible adult (0 stars, do not recommend); Review of Rebel Ridge and its bright-eyed star; Beyoncé snubbed by CMAs, and covers GQ; Kendrick heads to the Super Bowl/NOLA spontaneously combusts; Tyrese gets locked up for not paying child support.

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Summers Sep 06, 2024

Rihanna is the new face of Dior; Tyrese on Club Shay Shay; Steve Harvey responds to Katt Williams; Judge Mathis talks to TMZ like it’s the group chat; a review of “The Deliverance”.

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Amateur Sep 06, 2024

Demi changes her flight (yes, again); non-spoiler ranting about Bel-Air; Ursher giving Pornstache on the cover of The Cut; Julia Jovone from “Coming From America” on building a new life abroad.

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Next Question Aug 31, 2024

VP Kamala Harris’s much-anticipated interview; corporate colleagues might be trash; SPOILERS for the new Bel-Air episodes

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Gatekeeping Aug 29, 2024

A Belle in Brooklyn; Lifetime traumatizes viewers with latest Terry McMillan film; Lizzo takes a bonus year; “Bel-Air” spoilers; the Fake Ursher conspiracy theory; Kamala Harris is black again; DC (more or less) unites against Keith Lee.

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Generations Aug 23, 2024

Demi in crisis; Peacock dropped a bunch more Bel- Air episodes; the introduction of Morris Chestnut on Reasonable Doubt; Maxwell on Tiny Desk; Nelly and Ashanti are parents; Taraji pals around with a (alleged) rapist in Bali; The DNC Nights 3 & 4, including Gus Walz, Maya Harris; John Legend and not including Beyoncé.

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Security!!! Aug 22, 2024

Demi reviews opening night of the Ursher’s latest tour; a review of Terry McMillan’s“Tempted by Love”; Roland Martin’s Twitter fingers; reviews of Nights 1 & 2 of the DNC, including MO goes low, VPKH goes blonde, Barry makes size jokes, the revisionist history about Joe Biden.

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A Balanced Breakfast Aug 16, 2024

Thick John Boyega; Tyrese’s fake beard, Letitia Luckett’s third huzzzband; The Redemption of Jonathan Owens (aka Simone Biles’s husband); Ursher delays his tour; Richard Lawson accepts 300K in divorce from Mama Tina; “Bel Air” is back; Caresha on Diddy

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Highbrow Negroes Aug 15, 2024

Demi reflects on a broken friendship; a review of “Fight Night” on Peacock; “Bel Air” and “Reasonable Doubt are almost back; Trump calls VPKH “a b—-"... allegedly

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Breaking News Aug 12, 2024

Demi (still) in Martha’s Vineyard; actually making relationships attractive; Toni Morrison on racism; The Fugees cancel their American tour; Usher in Paris (on film); Nelly has a ***** moment

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The Bitterest B**** on Earth Aug 07, 2024

Demi in Martha’s Vineyard; Trump at NABJ; the Trad Wife responds; Cardi files for divorce (again) and announces she’s pregnant (again); Cousin Rachel’s “leech”

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Live from ABFF Aug 03, 2024

Starring Nicole Friday, Nice Crowd; Scott Evans, Access Hollywood; Jessica Nabongo, Catch Me If You Can; Ingrid Beat IBest Wines; Actor Lamman Rucker, The Black Hamptons (BET+); actor Nicco Annan, Down in the Valley (Starz).

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12345678 Jul 31, 2024

Donald Trump heads to NABJ; the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics; Celine Dion’s heartbreaking documentary, and amazing performance; Simone Biles’s Husband is redeemed; an exposé on America’s #1 tradwife.

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Cat Ladies Jul 27, 2024

MAGA Republicans bring out (dull) claws for VP Harris; Childfree women under attack (again); the Emmys- Salli Richardson is a Black First; Snoop has had the most unexpected career arc ever.

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Lord Almighty Jul 24, 2024

Demi is back from Mexico; Supacell on Netflix; Cardi and Sha’Carri make sense; Biden’s out, Kamala’s in. See also: WTF?; Sonya Massey’s murder on video.

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RE-RUN: Oddities Jul 22, 2024

Demi galavants around Paris; White women and trust are having a bad week; Magic and Cookie are STILL on the yacht. Still; Stale and tepid tea is poured about The Marj; a new doc about women in hip hop; “Pain Killer” is the best new thing on “TV”.

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In Tandem Jul 17, 2024

Trump got shot; Amber Rose at the RNC; Michael Ealy is a menace; the first seven minutes of that new Tyler Perry movie; BET Awards exceed expectations; Denzel in Gladiator 2; Danyel Smith on Diddy.

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RE-RUN: Cluster**** Jul 15, 2024

Demi prepares for her next adventure; first dates have Black social media in a chokehold; Ciara is no longer the villain (she never was); Jada Pinkett Smith hits the NYT list; Will Smith launches a podcast; Jonathan Majors has a(nother) new court date; people are more concerned Dwight Howard is bi or gay than they are that he allegedly assaulted somebody’s son; reviewing part 3 of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 200-300.

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RE-RUN: The Branzino Jul 10, 2024

African Fashion and Spike Lee’s keepsakes at the Brooklyn Museum; Jay Z gives major inspo at the Brooklyn Library; Leslie Odom Jr. and Ossie Davis and African braiders on Broadway; too classy for The Cheesecake Factory; new memoirs from the Slutty Vegan Founder, America’s first Black woman billionaire and Brittney Spears; Mo’Nique minds her business and Will Smith DGAF.

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Auntie-Con Jul 08, 2024

Demi in NOLA; Usher gets mixed reviews at Essence; Method Man incites an e-riot. Morris Chestnut inspires un-Biblical thoughts; Kendrick Lamar’s unlimited pettiness; Project 2025.

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Time Honored Tradition Jul 03, 2024

The BET Awards.

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Nepo Baby Jul 01, 2024

Demi (back) in LA; The OnStage Wedding; the (un)Presidential Debates; Bronny goes to the Lakers.

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Respectfully Decline Jun 27, 2024

Demi gets jury duty; Demi heads to LA; Andre 3000 and the flute are going on tour; a bunch of Black people are going on the Walk of Fame; *****s in Paris; Sha’Carri Richardson is headed to the Olympics (Amen!); Jonathan Majors “perseveres”.

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First Edition Jun 22, 2024

A Belle returns to Brooklyn; reviews of the Dean Collection at the BK Museum and “Sleeping Beauties” at The Met; Swizz and Timberland partner with a racist for Verzuz; Ashanti and Nelly been married for 6 months; King Kendrick’s Juneteenth coronation; Jonathan Majors is back to work; Justin Timberlake is arrested; Usher heads to Capitol Hill and Milan

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Fake Gucci Jun 20, 2024

Demi heads to NYC; Dinner with Bevy; Ashanti gives up her engagement deets; Meth and Michael Ealy join forces; Claire Huxtable heads to the Gilded Age; reviews of “Clipped” and “HOD” and “Bridgerton”; the Brooklyn Bishop sentenced

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Club Sandwich Jun 17, 2024

Demi heads to ABFF for Ratchet x Respectable; an amazing weekend for TV (Bridgerton, The Boys, The Dragons); ABFF recap, including Denzel’s Retrospective.

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Good Will Jun 11, 2024

Demi heads to ABFF; Non-spoiler reviews of "Bad Boys 4", 'Queenie", and "The Black Hamptons"; Ursher is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award; Naomi Campbell heads to the V&A this summer; HU revokes Diddy’s (honorary) degree; Michael Rainey Jr. (aka “Tariq”) is sexually assaulted.

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Friend Jun 07, 2024

Demi's last days in Case Town; Lupita covers Glamour’s global June issue… to talk about cats?; Martin Lawrence insists he is “healthy as hell”; Gayle King shamelessly hits on Lenny Kravitz (who hasn’t had sex in 9 years); Mama Wallace wants to slap Diddy; A Black Republican, married to a white woman, advocates for segregation *deep sigh*.

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Not All Men Jun 05, 2024

Demi’s adventures in Cape Town; Rolling Stone’s 6 month Diddy investigation; Kanye sued for sexual harassment; The Dream’s former assistant sued him for sex trafficking and assault.

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RE-RUN: What?!?! May 31, 2024

Demi still in the DMV; review of “Priscilla”; Sheila Johnson’s memoir is hot tea still on the stove; New Edition heads to Vegas; Jeezy opens up to NIa Long about his divorce Ochocinco converts to Keith Lee; stop policing Yvonne Oriji (and all women) .

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RE-RUN: The Point… May 29, 2024

Demi back in Paris; Opening night of Ursher in Paris; UrsherBowl in Vegas coming soon; Deion Sanders; a Black woman takes over at a British Vogue; Johnathan Majors confuses TF outta everyone; another lawsuit— and award— for Lizzo

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Broke May 25, 2024

BBL Drizzy; Ursher is confessing at Essence!!; The Mary Giuseppe’s have landed; a Philly Mom splurges on prom; The Miseducation Album is #1 again; Marilyn Mosby gets house arrest; Busta appears to holla at Big Gayle

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Unduly Persecuted May 22, 2024

Bridgerton is back!; The Ultimatum SA; the fired teacher is too young, Black and handsome; Demarco Morgan’s thighs in spandex; that Diddy abuse video; Cam’ron is a clown

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Black Power May 17, 2024

Demi heads to wine country; Gayle cover the SI Swimsuit issue; The Luther Vandross doc has a home; Angel Reese graduates; Shonda delivers Black Barbie; Dj Akademiks sued for rape; Sean Combs is headed to the hottest part of hell.

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Lucille May 15, 2024

Dr. Maurice and that BMF Finale; Dreaming Whilst Black; review of Whoopi’s new book; MJB is finally ready to take our money; A'ja Wilson has a Nike shoe (Thank God!); Kendrick Lamar goes gold for a song about an (alleged) pedophile; Anita Baker bails on Mother’s Day; King Combs chooses beef with the worst adversary on Earth.

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Manna from Heaven May 11, 2024

Met Gala updates; Lovers & Friends x Essence Fest?; Shaunie Henderson was never in love with her ex; Pastor Henderson hushes a congregant; Whoopi Goldberg is fresh out of ——s in her new book; Game 2 is more important than the birth of your child.

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Honey Chipotle May 08, 2024

Demi sleeps thru the night (mostly); The First Monday in May; EP 3 of “Never Mets”; Detroit vs Brian McKnight

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Hoochie Daddy Shorts May 03, 2024

Essence announces (two) festival performances; Kendrick responds again (and again); OWN’s “Never Mets” is a must-watch train wreck; Brittney Griner survived hell on earth...

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Unserious Apr 30, 2024

The first Monday is May is coming; The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is adding a bunch of Black people; Who is performing at Essence Fest?; Niece Meg catches a case; Kendrick Lamar finally responds to Drake.

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Mauve Apr 28, 2024

There’s an upcoming Luther doc; American universities have gone mad; Reggie Bush is still fine. Still. Oh, and he got his Heisman trophy back; Jeannie Mai accuses her estranged husband of physical abuse.

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Agent of Chaos Apr 24, 2024

Demi’s week 3 of insomnia; Brittney Griner sits down with The Robin; Nelly and Ashanti are engaged!! And pregnant!!!; Beyoncé releases the tresses; Brian McKnight continues to be a trash father; Jill Scott gives a damn when it isn’t her turn; Chris Brown vs Quavo explained, with dramatic readings.

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Cut the Check Apr 21, 2024

Demi had kid FOMO (for a day); The Time 100 is a quarter Black; Michelle Obama thinks people won’t recognize her; Wendy Williams’s ex-husband thinks people care; Simone Biles is hurt that folks don’t like her husband; STFU remains free.

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Only Fans Apr 17, 2024

Demi acclimates to Cape Town; the WNBA doesn’t pay sh—; the Caitlin Clark conundrum; Charles and Gayle’s CNN show is cancelled; Diddy returns to socials; Jerrod Carmichael defends “slave play” on The Breakfast Club;

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Good Sense Apr 13, 2024

OJ Simpson dies; Bridgerton returns; More ‘Men of the Moment’; Nekkid Ursher cannot stop talking about Chilli; J. Cole behaves like a grown man.

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Uncommon Favor Apr 10, 2024

Demi relocates to Cape Town; Beyonce breaks a bunch of records with Cowboy Carter; Missy Elliott announces her first headlining tour; Damson Idris covers Essence’s “Man of the Moment” issue; Don Lemon takes a husband; Coach Staley breaks the Internet; Jonathan Majors is sentenced; Aoki Lee Simmons pulls a Lori Harvey?

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Lemon Pepper Wings Apr 06, 2024

STFU is free; Jerrod Carmichael put a white man’s feet in his mouth on TV; Christian Combs accused of sexual assault; Justin Combs is planning to sue over how he was treated during the Diddy raid; Emmanuel Acho is a horrible human

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With the Filth Apr 03, 2024

Demi prepares to exit Ghana; reviews of “BMF”, “the Art of Film” , and “Cowboy Carter”, Russell shared his own “prayer” for Ciara; Al B Sure seems to hint that Diddy is the cause of his coma.

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Pink Cocaine Mar 30, 2024

Demi returns to Ghana; The Baltimore Mayor is not a DEI hire!!; The trailer for the new “Good Times” looks like a minstrel show; reviews of “Shirley”, “The Holdovers”, “Diarra from Detroit” and “Freaknik”; MF Morris Chestnut is still fine; the new SATC loses yet another character; new accusations about Caresha in an amended lawsuit; Bey drops the country album.

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What’s Done in the Dark Mar 26, 2024

Diddy’s homes are raided by the Feds; Meghan Good is the happiest she’s ever been; Russell Simmons gets served in Bali, Trump gets (yet another) second chance; a “mass death event” in Baltimore.

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Live from DC Mar 22, 2024

Many thanks to my special guest/cultural architect Angel Gregorio of The Spice Suite and Black & Forth, Mercy C PR, Eaton DC, Remy Martin, and the many, many folks who made the first live Ratchet & Respectable a success.

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Fallen Mar 21, 2024

Demi drops #seesomeworld merch and preps for her first #ratchetandresoectablelive Trump is confused why he can’t get $450M from the people he was found liable of defrauding; also, Trump is showing early signs of genocide; Elon Musk unironically calls for an end to racism; the NAACP awards were awesome; Beloved Regina King returns to the spotlight.

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Made of Gold Mar 16, 2024

Demi gets a grill; a review of “Poor Things” (the weirdest movie ever); MBJ and MF ME have been “found”; the NAACP awards are coming; Don Lemon is milking this Elon Musk moment; DA Fani Willis keeps her job (Nate? Not so much)

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Repent Mar 13, 2024

Demi announces a new merch line and a R&R live event; Demi butchered last week’s Oscar’s coverage; Thick Ciara is amazing; Don lemon has an official return date— and guest; The Brooklyn Bishop found guilty; Draya finesses a 22 year old.

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High Value Man Mar 09, 2024

Demi lives her best life in pre-Oscars LA; the Black (and brown) people up for Oscars, Cam Newton welcomes his 8th child

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X=Z Mar 06, 2024

Demi returns to LA; Reesa Tessa's come up; Don Lemon is where the money resides?; Idris and Sabby get upper-nekkid for Calvin Klein, Ursher ruins all his good will; Ghana passes an anti-LGBT bill— not a law.

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Trigger Warning Mar 02, 2024

Demi has a date from hell, and heads to West America; updates on that Diddy lawsuit; *TRIGGER WARNING* the new (ish) Russell Simmons lawsuits— plural, not singular...

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Big Girl Feb 27, 2024

Demi returns to East America; reviews of “American Fiction” and “Mea Culpa”; That damn Wendy doc; a new, 73 page lawsuit against Diddy.

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Karma Feb 24, 2024

Demi returns to MD; In Kelly We Trust; Beyoncè tops the country charts; Solange covers Harper’s Baazar; this Wendy doc seems hella exploitative; RHOA's Porsha Williams files for (a very unexpected) divorce.

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Reesa Teesa Feb 20, 2024

Demi returns to Ghana; R&R’s next (two) official unofficial book club pick; Beyonce’s Cécred hair; that 50-part Tik Tok story that is captivating the Internet.

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Loose Bows Feb 15, 2024

Demi leaves the desert; Mo’Nique vs her son is some ridiculous sh— that should not be on the Internet; Ursher discusses a relationship from 20 years and 3 wives ago; Beyonce intrudes (?) on Ursher with her Renaissance II announcement?; Fani Willis takes the stand.

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The American Football Super Bowl Feb 13, 2024

The King of R&B, Ursher Raymond, performs the SB halftime show to the largest audience ever, drops an album, and dates for a national tour; Why isn’t SB champion Travis Kelce a thug too?; Jonathan Majors is cooked in The NY Times.

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Uncut Canadian Bacon Feb 10, 2024

Demi in Morocco; Drake self soothes on the Internet; Ursher’s Super Bowl commercial; Travis Kelce denies inventing the fade; that Mo’Nique interview (or half of it anyway).

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Our Husband Feb 07, 2024

Demi embarks on a new odyssey; King Charles diagnosed with Cancer; Ursher in his drawls; Idris is having the best week ever; A review of Genius MLK/X; That Jonathan Majors interview; The Grammys, especially the Jay Z speech.

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Delusional Feb 02, 2024

Demi returns from hiatus; Shannon Sharpe and Katt Williams break the Internet; a comprehensive review of the new The Color Purple

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RE-RUN: The Bus Driver Jan 30, 2024

Demi’s Africa adventure comes to a close; Jamie Foxx gives us a sign; Isaiah Washington is the new Tyrese; Eboni K. Williams won’t date just anybody; "Queen Charlotte" is solid; Demi was wrong about Andrew Gillum.

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RE-RUN: Hands Jan 26, 2024

Demi in Paris; Ciara and Russell create a new life; Ashanti and Nelly are flourishing; Tory Lanez is sentenced for shooting Meg; ludicrous accusations about Jamie Foxx; the Fade in the Water.

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RE-RUN: Angel Reese Jan 23, 2024

For unapologetic Black girls (and women) who give people their *** to kiss when the racism and sexism is enough.

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RE-RUN: Bonafide Jan 19, 2024

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna’s Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites.

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RE-RUN: Energy Jan 16, 2024

Demi arrives in Johannesburg… without power; Dee Barnes has thoughts on that Dr. Dre award; Gina Prince Bythewood explains why “white” awards matter - and why they shouldn’t be called white; TJ Holmes is up to four (alleged) office trysts and is mad about being called a predator

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RE-RUN: Loutelious Jan 12, 2024

Hakeem Jefferies is Black and the HPIC; Nelly loses is over Ashanti; reviews of “Riches” and “First Wives Club”; Deion Sanders leaves Jackson State, TJ Holmes is community peen.

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RE-RUN: British Bae Jan 10, 2024

The story Demi forgot to tell; The Murder Inc doc isn’t trash (Gotti still is); Mike Tyson is rightfully mad about that Hulu series he didn’t co-sign

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RE-RUN: Starfish Jan 05, 2024

Demi in Budapest; Juvvie's Tiny Desk was worth the wait; the Supreme Court hates America; public husbands are acting a whole mess this week; Rolling Stone eviscerates Jonathan Majors.

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RE-RUN: Adwoa in Accra Dec 27, 2023

Demi returns home.

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“Power Bottom” Dec 22, 2023

Demi celebrates a milestone; A viral Tik Tok vid makes wild accusations against a prominent married man; Rudi Gulliani ordered to pay $148M for defamation of Black women; TRIGGER WARNING: Vin Diesel is sued for sexual assault by a former assistant; the final unofficial book club recap of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire” aka ‘The Chronicles of Ms. Sheila and That **** Bob’

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Social Supremacy Dec 20, 2023

Tiger and his cubs; The Color Purple movie turns 38; Beyoncé drops “breaking news”; Christian Keyes accuses a Hollywood billionaire of sexual harassment and assault; a thorough and complete breakdown of The Gilded Age S2 finale; Jonathan Majors found guilty… and officially dropped by Marvel.

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Milk Dec 16, 2023

All the Black folks nominated for Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards; Cardi and Offset are off again; New Diddy revelations in the LA Times; Part IV of the never-ending recap of “Walk Through Fire” by Sheila Johnson.

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Ear-Witness Account Dec 14, 2023

300 vs 400; Fantasia is in her winning season; Demi finds a new home?; Ciara had the baby; Oprah makes it to the National Portrait Gallery; This Jonathan Majors trial is beyond nuts.

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Cheaper than Cocaine Dec 09, 2023

Kendrick Lamar is epic at #moveafrika; Usher celebrates 100 shows; Time snubs Beyoncé; Jeannie vs Jeezy is getting messier; Russell Simmons is next-level delusional; Diddy addresses all his sexual assault allegations; TRIGGER WARNING: a fourth lawsuit against Diddy, from a minor; Cassie’s bestie clears Sean Combs in Rolling Stone.

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Adrenaline Dec 06, 2023

Demi visits Rwanda and crosses gorillas in the mist off her bucket list; TRIGGER WARNING: descriptions of extreme of violence/torture against women and children at the Rwandan Genocide Musuem; Ashanti and Nelly are expecting?!; Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick are a Kennedy Center honorees; the Jonathan Majors trial is the sh— show everyone expected it to be.

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Triggered Dec 02, 2023

“Renaissance” is here… for some people; Swifties live among us; The Ava’s “Origin” is almost here; “High on the Hog” Season 2 is amazing; Sheila and Bob are back, part 3.

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Turmoil Nov 29, 2023

The final #seesomeworld trip comes to an end; the world premiere of Beyonce’s Renaissance film; Mama Knowles flips on er’rybody; more sexual assault lawsuits; Diddy’s out at Revolt; Bill Cosby is broke?

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Shameful Sh— Nov 24, 2023

Trigger Warning: Shortly before the New York Survivor’s Act ended on Friday, there were a flurry of lawsuits against Black celebrity men (or men who operate in Black spaces). Demi discusses the details of several of them which include detailed descriptions of sexual abuse and assault; Also, Teyana Taylor files for divorce, alleging emotional abuse.

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A Declaration of War Nov 22, 2023

Demi hosts #seesomeworld in Ghana; Beyoncé headed to Vegas?; Issa Rae covers Marie Claire; a review of Black Cake; Will Smith’s former assistant makes shocking (and salacious) allegations; more thoughts on Puffy and Cassie; Chapters 3-6 of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire”

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Grand Opening, Grand Closing Nov 18, 2023

Demi returns to Ghana; the new season of The Crown drops, Cassie drops a bombshell federal lawsuit against Puff/Diddy/Love/ Sean Combs accusing him of physical abuse, rape and sex trafficking… then they settle for an undisclosed sum a day later. WTF?!

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Unluck of the Draw Nov 15, 2023

Andre 3K releases his first album in 17 years (on Friday); Tracy Chapman is the first Black person ever to win CMAs “Song of the Year”; Denzel lands two epic roles; The Jacksons are delulu; Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Thru Fire”, pages 1-50/chapters 1-3 (I know, I know. It will all make sense when you listen)

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Keke Nov 10, 2023

Nicki Minaj lands the cover of Vogue; Missy (and Mama) in the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Lori and Damson Idris have come to an end; Keke Palmer’s ex is crazy-deranged (and his brother ain’t much better... allegedly ); Mama Palmer is about that life.

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What?!?! Nov 08, 2023

Demi still in the DMV; review of “Priscilla”; Sheila Johnson’s memoir is hot tea still on the stove; New Edition heads to Vegas; Jeezy opens up to NIa Long about his divorce Ochocinco converts to Keith Lee; stop policing Yvonne Oriji (and all women) .

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YNOT WIN Nov 04, 2023

Demi in Delaware for the Anne Lowe exhibition; “Priscilla” might be a good look; Ursher is a bonafide menace; Nelly and Ashanti release the molars (again); Marvel’s Jonathan Majors problem; Keith Lee is in preparation for his winning season

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Scapegoat Nov 01, 2023

Demi wraps up America; the Milli Vanilli doc; The NY Times expose on Yeezy; Keith Lee causes an uproar in Atlanta; the final chapters of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 300-400.

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Cluster**** Oct 29, 2023

Demi prepares for her next adventure; first dates have Black social media in a chokehold; Ciara is no longer the villain (she never was); Jada Pinkett Smith hits the NYT list; Will Smith launches a podcast; Jonathan Majors has a(nother) new court date; people are more concerned Dwight Howard is bi or gay than they are that he allegedly assaulted somebody’s son; reviewing part 3 of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 200-300.

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“Daddy” Oct 25, 2023

Tyler Perry heads to Netflix; Halle Bailey is a Gen Z Game Changer; Angel Reese signs with Reebok; Steve Harvey flips at the Grio Awards; TJ Holmes and Amy are still going; People are mad (again) about Mo’Nique being raised; Jay Z tells us (again) to take the $500k; Brian McKnight is a real life villain; Part 2 of Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Worthy”

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Messy Oct 21, 2023

Demi does a day of nothing; Reviews of "Beckham” and “The Burial”; Jussie Smollett heads to rehab; Jeezy addresses his divorce; Suge Knight’s podcast from prison; better for Lupita; Jada’s “Unworthy” has been grossly misconstrued.

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The Branzino Oct 18, 2023

African Fashion and Spike Lee’s keepsakes at the Brooklyn Museum; Jay Z gives major inspo at the Brooklyn Library; Leslie Odom Jr. and Ossie Davis and African braiders on Broadway; too classy for The Cheesecake Factory; new memoirs from the Slutty Vegan Founder, America’s first Black woman billionaire and Brittney Spears; Mo’Nique minds her business and Will Smith DGAF.

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Wife Oct 14, 2023

Demi in NYC; reviews of Dave Chappelle in DC, Maxwell backed by an orchestra, and Netflix’s upcoming “Rustin”; Lenny Kravitz, butt-nekkid at 59; Beyoncé stops rumors of a rivalry with Taylor Swift; everybody (seemingly) hates Jada.

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One Percent Oct 11, 2023

DMV Demi; Gen V on Prime; new trailers for The Color Purple and The Gilded Age; Black Barbie gets a documentary; “Eye-Suh” Rae at Culture Con; Spider-Man vs Spider-Man.

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The North Remembers Oct 07, 2023

Demi in the DMV; Simone Biles and Team USA break more records; Drake pulls an Irv Gotti; Deion Sanders (and his good teeth) on the cover of Time; Michael Jordan makes the Forbes 400 List; The Obamas celebrate another anniversary; Jason Derulo is sued for sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Rare Air Oct 05, 2023

Demi returns to East America; Renaissance comes to an end, but not really; OutKast is everlasting; Beauty as currency; another Hollywood divorce.

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35 Sep 30, 2023

Demi ends her Paris adventure with a bang; the writer’s strike finally ends; Tupac’s alleged killer arrested; Brittany Renner on Club Shay Shay causes an Internet meltdown.

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The Point… Sep 27, 2023

Demi back in Paris; Opening night of Ursher in Paris; UrsherBowl in Vegas coming soon; Deion Sanders; a Black woman takes over at a British Vogue; Johnathan Majors confuses TF outta everyone; another lawsuit— and award— for Lizzo

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Oh. Sep 23, 2023

Demi (still) in Bali; Jeezy files for divorce from Jeannie; Teyana and Iman split amicably; D. Wade (accidentally?) confirms he and Gab lied about “the break baby”;? Nicki Minaj’s husband can’t go outside; Is Deion Sanders is the Beyoncé of sports?

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Big Time Sep 20, 2023

Demi’s return to America; there’s a new Diddy album; Bethann Hardison’s new documentary; the best show on TV just got cancelled; an investigation into Tim Scott’s imaginary GF; Tyler Perry offers horrendous relationship advice.

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Legendary Sep 16, 2023

Demi in Bali; the Blackest VMAs ever; the final season of Top Boy over-delivers; the woman hit with the brick drops receipts.

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Times New Roman Sep 13, 2023

Demi in Bali; Robin Roberts gets married; Coco Gauff’s big win; Hip Hop 50 at the VP’s House; Lionel Richie DGAF; Spain’s soccer president (finally) resigns; A real life Strawberry Letter; Steve defends his girl; the $95M hand job.

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Brick by Brick Sep 09, 2023

Demi knocks two more items off her bucket list; a new doc on Donyale Luna, the first Black Supermodel; Naomi Campbell releases her first fashion line; The stolen shoes story makes it to NYT; #brickgate is called a hoax (it isn’t); Cardi and Meg release a more tame version of”WAP”.

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Used Shoes Sep 06, 2023

Demi returns to Paris; Little Richard on CNN; Beyoncé and Diana Ross celebrate B-day in LA; Puffy gives Bad Boy artists their publishing back (ie, hell has frozen over); the Internet reacts to a man hitting a woman with a brick, and a man stealing a woman’s shoes.

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The Last Hurrah Sep 02, 2023

Demi’s Côte d’Azur adventures continue; Method Man covers Cassius; Naomi Campbell goes off-brand?; Mitch McConnell on mute (again); The Beyoncé Industrial Complex brings joy; **SPOILERS** for “Lioness” and “BS High”.

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Lies & Fabrications Aug 30, 2023

Demi adventures thru the South of France; Funky Dineva apologizes; Cardi and Zendaya cover The September Issues; Whoopi Goldberg reveals she is heterosexual; Keke Palmer turns 30; Spain’s Women’s World Cup win is overshadowed by predator behavior.

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5 Years Aug 26, 2023

Demi starts her French Riviera Odyssey; We knew “William” before This Is Us; Gilded Age — and The Peggy— return; Sally Richardson Whitfield keeps a job; The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill turns 25; the alleged Halle Bailey situation; Halle Berry takes an L on the divorce settlement (after 8 years); the finale of the new SATC.

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Better Aug 23, 2023

Demi (finally) heads to Versailles; Lizzo’s current dancers give her a co-sign; Sha’Carri Richardson wins big in Budapest; the 4th Black Bachelorette picks a Black guy; Ron Cephas Jones goes to See The King; a misogynist podcast is demonetized.

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The Places You’ll See Aug 18, 2023

Perfect dates in Paris; Ursher’s “Boyfriend” video featuring Keke Palmer; more wild details about the “Blind Side”; BET isn’t being sold anymore.

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Flip Aug 16, 2023

Demi goes chateau-hopping (ie, knocking items off her bucket list); The Abby moves to nights on CNN; the Black guy from “The Blind Side” says he was never adopted (or paid for the movie); The twice-impeached former POTUS is indicted a fourth time; Usher and Keke Palmer are trolling us.

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Oddities Aug 12, 2023

Demi galavants around Paris; White women and trust are having a bad week; Magic and Cookie are STILL on the yacht. Still; Stale and tepid tea is poured about The Marj; a new doc about women in hip hop; “Pain Killer” is the best new thing on “TV”.

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Hands Aug 09, 2023

Demi in Paris; Ciara and Russell create a new life; Ashanti and Nelly are flourishing; Tory Lanez is sentenced for shooting Meg; ludicrous accusations about Jamie Foxx; the Fade in the Water.

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Bananas Aug 05, 2023

Demi’s Black card is suspended, also her last London hurrah; Trump faces a fourth set of charges… and with a Black judge; Lizzo is accused of f—ery and shenanigans; Jonathan Majors and his girlfriend are back in court… again.

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Audacity Aug 01, 2023

Demi takes a tour of Bath, and Bridgerton; Beyoncé in NYC FOMO; prayers for Iyanla Vanzant; Carlee’s ex-BF is attention whoring; Cardi throws a mic.

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Waiting to Inhale Jul 28, 2023

Demi in London; Carlee’s ex-BF seeks more attention; Ms. Tina files for divorce from Uncle Richard; recaps of the latest episodes of Hijack and the SATC reboot.

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Additionally, Also, And, Too Jul 25, 2023

Demi heads to the movies (twice); Jamie Foxx thanks his fans; Black women have a blind spot when it comes to trans women.

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Carlee Jul 22, 2023

Demi recovers in London; tons of Black people are getting recognized on the Walk of Fame; TV recaps; the Alabama hoax.

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APB Jul 19, 2023

Demi returns to London, sick AF, waist beads falling off; Brandy makes the Walk of Fame (long overdue); the Carlee Russell hoax (?); that ice cream date.

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Hair Tales Jul 15, 2023

Demi does a bday do-over in Lisbon, and runs out of hair supplies in Porto; reviews of Survival of the Thickest, EP 4 of SATC2; and EP4 of Hijack; the actors are on strike now too.

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Hello, God? It’s Me Again Jul 12, 2023

Demi’s endless shenanigans in Lisbon; Naomi Osaka is a new Mom; Jamie Foxx re-emerges; Keke Palmer on the Cover of The Cut (and no, she’s not talking about THAT); Ursher the Menace; Jonah Hill embarrasses white men.

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Keke Jul 08, 2023

Demi's London adventures are T-30; Essence vs. the bookstore gets resolved, kinda; Meg twerking on the Essence Fest stage; Uncle Luke shames Janelle Monae; Keke Palmer’s Baby Daddy loses his GD mind on the Internet.

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Glorious Jul 05, 2023

Demi’s Fourth (in London) is miserable: The Color Purple heads to Essence Fest; Idris Elba in “Hijack” review; The Empress on Netflix review; SATC2 EP 3 review.

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Starfish Jul 01, 2023

Demi in Budapest; Juvvie's Tiny Desk was worth the wait; the Supreme Court hates America; public husbands are acting a whole mess this week; Rolling Stone eviscerates Jonathan Majors.

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Pop Out Jun 28, 2023

Demi in Vienna aka “the best city to live in” on Earth; twerking at slave dungeons in Ghana; Nia Long is writing a 90s memoir; review of S2 of “And Just Like That”; Meagan Good soft launches her new boo at his court date; the purchase date for #seesomeworld trip to Ghana.

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Contraption Jun 23, 2023

Demi in Paris (again); The rich people 'under the sea'; Demi chats with author Tia Williams about her book-turned-Netflix flick, The Perfect Find.

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Daughters Jun 20, 2023

Demi begins a new adventure; Yellowjackets on Showtime; the NBA shows grace to Ja Morant; Beyonce goes on an IG posting spree; Solange has been found!; Russell Simmons has a very bad Father’s Day.

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PTSD Jun 17, 2023

Demi faces eviction; Tiny Desk is on fire for Black Music Month; Anita Baker fires her “support act”; Did Tyler Perry buy BET or not?; African Mean Girls in London; John Boyega covers Ebony; Adam Silver announces Ja Morant’s punishment.

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Landlines Jun 14, 2023

Demi in Amsterdam; Egypt is mad— again— over Black people being affiliated with Egypt; Kelis responds about Bill Murray; Nelly and Ashanti are in matching, tailored evening wear; a woman accuses “Namor” of sexual assault; D Wade explains why Gabby goes 50/50 with him; The Orange had boxes of classified documents in his damn bathroom; Auntie Anita Baker responds to Uncle Babyface (deep sigh).

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Secret Garden Jun 10, 2023

Demi finds Black history in Amsterdam; East America can't breathe; a new (alleged) couple wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card; Babyface and Charlie Wilson do Tiny Desk (separately); Trump indicted… again!; the lady who murdered the Mother of 4 is a lying liar who lies; The Head of CNN aka the guy who fired Don Lemon, is out.

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Sounds About Black Jun 07, 2023

Demi has FOMO for East American Summer; another random (racist?) shooting in Florida?!; Tina Turner's husband gets half; The Donna Summer documentary; Jemele Hill and Spotify clears and clears up rumors about her Spotify deal; where is Solange?; and WTF is happening in Senegal?

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Context Jun 02, 2023

Demi in London; Usher in Paris; we’re not getting a Tina Turner funeral; the SATC reboot (finally) cuts the check for “Samantha Jones”; Shannon Sharpe moves on from Fox Sports; Lizzo (rightfully) flips out; RIP to Ms. Jacky O; eventually we’ll find out what’s happening with Ja Morant.

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Negroes in Paris May 31, 2023

Demi attends a magical Black people summation Paris, review of “The Beyonce Show”, Diddy and Careesha “Act Bad” on video.

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FMLC May 27, 2023

Springtime (and Beyoncé) in Paris; RIP Tina Turner; Halle Bailey is everywhere; Issa Rae is a bigger boss than we knew; Rudy Gulliani is a gigantic perv, allegedly.

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81 May 24, 2023

Demi in Paris; Queer Beer for all; Janelle Monae’s boobs are everywhere; Martha Stewart’s soft light on the SI cover; “The Color Purple” trailer is everything; Big Bezos makes an honest woman out of his mistress; D Wade offered to cover Gabby Union.

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50/50 May 20, 2023

Demi and Mum are obsessed with Tina Turner; Mrs. Jaxson speaks (next week); Meghan and Harry are pursued by the paps; No one from the ‘burbs (or private schools) is all that surprised by Ja Morant; the Internet inexplicably goes crazy over Gabby Union; Savannah James is the wifely ideal (and is probably gonna be the next Ayesha Curry).

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Again?! May 17, 2023

Demi and Mum in London; The Sasha is a full adult; Usher earns a degree; Uncle Joe goes to HU; Jonathan Majors has a new boo?; Ja Morant gonna end up like Franklin Saint.

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10% May 12, 2023

TD Jakes has a new book, “Disruptive Thinking”, DeMarco Morgan is official at GMA3; reviews of “Air” and “Citadel”; "The Little Mermaid" is almost here!; Angel Reese for Sports Illustrated; Missy Elliott heads to the Hall of Fame; George Santos faces 20 years in prison; CNN platforms a sexual predator; Jonathan Majors has his (first) day in court

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Agility May 09, 2023

Demi moves to London; The Royal Coronation; Demi finally watches “Till” (Danielle Deadwyler was robbed of an Oscar nod); review of “Queen Charlotte”; the R&B battle that may or may not have actually happened.

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The Bus Driver May 05, 2023

Demi’s Africa adventure comes to a close; Jamie Foxx gives us a sign; Isaiah Washington is the new Tyrese; Eboni K. Williams won’t date just anybody; "Queen Charlotte" is solid; Demi was wrong about Andrew Gillum.

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Jon Snow May 03, 2023

Demi’s writer’s room ends (the writers are on strike); Reviews of all the TV Demi watched for the 13 hours it took to take her braids out; Reviews of (almost) all The Blacks that attended The Met Gala, plus what they wore.

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7M USD Apr 28, 2023

Leave Simone Biles (and her edges) alone; Nia Long’s ex gets a new job; Jamie Foxx is still in our prayers; Tyrese gets unfairly dragged… kinda; Martin Lawrence gets a gold star; Desiigner’s snake is out on a plane; El Don is out at CNN.

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Unhinged Apr 26, 2023

Demi deletes her social media platforms because she is being stalked; her long-awaited trip to Mozambique is a GD disaster.

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In 4K Apr 21, 2023

Demi in Mozambique; God bless the child; Chance the Rapper "catches a twerk"; All these Jonathan Majors stories everywhere, all at once.

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Ends & Dividends Apr 19, 2023

Demi is on the road again; Morris Chestnut got a new job; Ursher heads to Paris; Justin Jones is at it again— this time with a new friend!; Tennessee Speaker of the House has 99 problems; Andrew Gillum asks folks to donate to his legal fund… while being charged with inappropriate use of campaign funds.

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Non Factor Apr 14, 2023

Demi is finally back in Johannesburg; Prayers up for Jamie Foxx, Justin Pearson reinstated (and Tucker Carlson’s racist rant about him); The Meghan is skipping the Royal Coronation; *SPOILER ALERTS* for Succession, Snowfall and Bel Air

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Bitter Apr 12, 2023

Demi (in Cape Town (yes, still); New International icon Justin Jones is reinstated; Freaknik documentary will expose Daddies and Uncles too (and for way worse reasons); Variety serves (stale) vintage tea on Don Lemon; the Dalai Lama is a pervert.

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Tennessee Apr 07, 2023

Demi (still) in Cape Town; Caitlin Clark clears everybody; a Black man is going to the moon. The Stacey (Abrams) heads to HU; a recap of Mo’Nique on Netflix; Don Lemon is about to lose his job; The Tennessee 3 make good trouble (and all hell breaks loose).

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Angel Reese Apr 04, 2023

For unapologetic Black girls (and women) who give people their *** to kiss when the racism and sexism is enough.

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Indicted Apr 01, 2023

Demi visits a township; Your Former POTUS is going to jail; Angela White’s new life; Final answer on Bey x Balmain, Gayle goes for $12M; the other Gail gets a Snowfall spin off; the Jonathan Majors texts

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Water Mar 28, 2023

Sheryl Lee Ralph is Woman of the Year; Judge Joe Brown says 'it wasn't me'; Balmain & Beyonce, Queen Charlotte on Netflix; Uganda's new ant-LGBT bill; Gayle King will save CNN?; Jonathan Majors did what now?; *SPOILER ALERT* a comprehensive recap of the big thing that happened on Snowfall.

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Acts of Faith Mar 24, 2023

Demi is with the animals; Adidas is out at Beyonce; Bey covers French Vogue; the return of the Stallion; Iyanla discusses masculine and feminine energy on TBC.

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Algorithm Mar 22, 2023

Demi battles a storm; ** NO SPOILER** reviews of the finales of “BMF” and “Your Honor”, “Swarm”, and EP6 of Snowfall.

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Single While Black Mar 17, 2023

Dr. Kris Marsh, author of The Love Jones Cohort: Single & Living Alone in the Black Middle Class debunks myths about Black singles, examines why a growing number of Black folk are single by choice, and why we should all prioritize peace over everything (including marriage).

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The Oscars Mar 15, 2023

Demi and Mum take Cape Town; Diddy explores a new business venture; Ruth Carter is a Black first, folks overreact to Angela Bassett’s loss; Halle Berry returns to the red carpet; Tems (and her halo) spark an (unnecessary) outrage; Ciara and the dress cause a meltdown among Samuelites

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8 Mar 10, 2023

Demi and Mum take Johannesburg; Where is the rest of “”Glu”?; Drink Champs didn’t call Will Smith a “b—“; Mo’ Nique closes her marriage; Cher is having the best D ever; Madelyne Woods has a BET story; Tiger Woods is being sued for $30M; the Mexican Cartel issues a public apology.

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On Sight Mar 07, 2023

Demi selects a new home (abroad); Creed III surpasses expectations; Lori Harvey didn’t fumble the bag; BET is up for sale, plus former BET CEO Debra Lee releases a memoir and seemingly #MeToo’s her former boss (and lover) Bob Johnson; BET news investigates Black women who choose peace over partnership; a review of Creed III, Chris Rock goes live on Netflix and acts like Jada is the Smith that slapped him.

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Gaps Mar 03, 2023

Demi returns from safari; The rolll-out for Creed III is brilliant; Laura Pippen addresses her young beau on Tamron; Adidas wants Ye back; Chris Rock goes live for Netflix.

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Ice Cold Mar 01, 2023

Demi crosses a new adventure off her bucket list; MAN-ifesting (and why she'll never tell another dating story); MJB in his Calvin's, Method Man is fine AF; Mo'Nique heads to.... Netflix?!

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Distraction Feb 24, 2023

Demi returns to Johannesburg; Da Brat’s surprise pregnancy (not because of her age); the return of “Snowfall” and “Bel-Air”; Kerry Washington has a new show (out of nowhere); R. Kelly and Weinstein get more jail time; Ebony claps back (with bass) about rose emasculation claims; Kevin Hart’s show is cancelled; Egyptians aren’t “Africans”

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The Quiet Part Out Loud Feb 24, 2023

Brittney Griner heads back to the WNBA, Johnathan Majors second Ebony cover gets a much different reaction; Vogue inspires *some* men to share what they really think of submission and housewives; Chris Brown is tired of y’all talking about what he did at 19 (not 17).

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Bonafide Feb 17, 2023

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna’s Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites.

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Potential Feb 14, 2023

Demi does V-Day in Joburg; MF Michael B Jordan in Rolling Stone, (brief) review of the final season of Snowfall; pregnant Rihanna suspended on a platform doesn’t impress (some) Super Bowl viewers

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Energy Feb 10, 2023

Demi arrives in Johannesburg… without power; Dee Barnes has thoughts on that Dr. Dre award; Gina Prince Bythewood explains why “white” awards matter - and why they shouldn’t be called white; TJ Holmes is up to four (alleged) office trysts and is mad about being called a predator

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FOMO Feb 07, 2023

Demi’s last night in East America; #latepass reviews of “Your Honor”; Jonathan Majors tiddays on Ebony; thoughts on the Grammys

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226,000 Feb 04, 2023

Demi’s got her original name back— on everything!; Beyonce (in Paris) at 4AM; Harlem S2 is here; Missy heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Tom Brady is so very trifling

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Ridiculous Jan 31, 2023

MF Michael Ealy heads to Starz; Two Black QBs face off in the Super Bowl; the MJ biopic finds its star; Common vs Lori Harvey; reviews of the Roberta Flack documentary, “The 1619 Project”, “You People”,and “Shotgun Wedding”; the HBCU- Marcus Stokes controversy

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Frivolous Jan 27, 2023

Demi in DC ; this Memphis mess; mass shootings in America; Savannah’s James's office hours; The 1619 Project; late reviews on Truth Be Told; Amy & TJ are officially out at GMA

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A Fine Film Jan 25, 2023

Demetria’s PG accent returns ; Nia Long is single— and may be mingling; Beyoncé in Dubai (for an hour); GirlsTrip heads to Ghana… with the whole cast; a(nother) MJ biopic?; the 2023 Oscar nominees are in!

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Different Strokes Jan 20, 2023

Demi returns to East America (and gets a GLAAD nod); Leslie Jones nails The Daily Show; Future is still thinking about Ciara; Pee Diddy, Stephen A. Smith is obnoxious on Sherri

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The Range Jan 17, 2023

Demi says goodbye to Ghana; Leslie Jones does The Daily Show; Damson Idris makes the main page; Our Disney Princess takes a Prince!; the Critic’s Choice Award winners; that weird MLK statue

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Decadent Jan 14, 2023

Demi in Abu Dhabi; Black folks winning at the Golden Globes; MF Brad Pitt; The Sherri and The Jenny ain’t going nowhere; Naomi Osaka makes bank and a baby; Lori Harvey and Damson Idris forreal?!?!? (Or for Snowfall promo??)

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Ya Boy Jan 10, 2023

Demi in Dubai; BMF on Starz; the return of Frank Ocean; Shemar Moore’s pullout game; yet another R. Kelly doc; the saga of Meek Mill in Ghana won’t end

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Confessions Jan 06, 2023

Demi in Doha (Qatar); Harlem S2 is coming!; MBJ on SNL; Harry tells too much in "Spare"; The Bruces gave that beach back

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Vanity Jan 03, 2023

Detty December in Ghana; reviews of Kindred, Emily in Paris and The Best Man; The BK Bishop arrest (that everyone saw coming, or should have; Tory found guilty of shooting Meg, just like she said he did; blaming Roc Nation was not on my bingo card.

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Greater Later Dec 30, 2022

Demi revisits going to the gym; Rih and Rocky are officially parents; the Tabitha takeover; Lori Harvey won’t talk to us again; The Bevy is (back) to celebrate her Ted Talk.

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LORI Dec 27, 2022

Demi revisits the Duchess Thee Meghan twirls thru London; Disgraced Pastor John Gray virtually cheats; Lori and MJB split.

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Adwoa in Accra Dec 23, 2022

On this episode Demi revisits returning home.

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LARI Dec 20, 2022

Demi revisits "LARI" this week a discussion on "Rothaniel".

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FOCUS Dec 16, 2022

Demi has good news and bad news; FOMO for the Michelle Obama book tour; Angela Bassett is racking up awards; Deon Cole on Netflix; Diddy defends Shawty Wop; Who shot Meg? *TRIGGER WARNING* discussion of suicide and depression

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Men Will Embarrass You Dec 13, 2022

A review of Will Smith's Emancipation; Keke's bump triggers respectability politics; DeMarco Morgan replaces TJ Holmes on GMA3; Van Jones isn't a spokesperson for Black people; Caresha reacts to Diddy's new baby; relationship guru Derrick Jackson announces his separation (a day after he's seen with another woman)

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Brittney Dec 09, 2022

An American citizen is returned to her homeland; Plies on "Paul"; Johnathan Majors in his draws; Trevor Noah thanks Black women as he exits the Daily Show

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Loutelious Dec 07, 2022

Hakeem Jefferies is Black and the HPIC; Nelly loses is over Ashanti; reviews of “Riches” and “First Wives Club”; Deion Sanders leaves Jackson State, TJ Holmes is community peen.

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"UPS is hiring…” Dec 02, 2022

Ghana in The World Cup; Black Panther in English; The Quinta is (one of) People’s Person of the Year; The Nia talks to THR about starting over; Forever FLOTUS is dragged for promoting discomfort; TJ Holmes and The Blond ain’t the scandal it seems to be; Wendy Williams’s ex husband seeks alimony to afford the woman he cheated on her with and their baby

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Hard to Please Nov 29, 2022

Demi's #seesomeworld trip is over; Meg Thee Stallion makes history on Forbes; Porsha Williams releases the fabric for her weddings (plural); Michelle Obama has imposter syndrome?; Nia Long isn't ride or die; Will Smith visits Trevor Noah at The Daily Show

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"Sorry, We Don't Have..." Nov 25, 2022

Demi hosts a group Thanksgiving; a step closer to justice for Shanquella Robinson; THR on why Trevor Noah said "Bye!" to Tthe Daily Show'; Letitia Wright flips -- rightfully so-- on THR'; more mass shootings in America; Chance the Rapper brings a festival to Accra

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Kelly Nov 22, 2022

The #seesomeghana group trip begins,; Demi encounters hoteps abroad; Tiffany Cross claps back— legally; we’re not cancelling Kelly Rowland. Stop it.

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ROI Nov 18, 2022

Demi in Dakar (still); The Quinta heads to The Oprah; Oscar buzz for Gabrielle Union; Winston Duke covers Esquire; Trump creates a fresh round of PTSD; The end of Twitter; RIP Shanquella Robinson

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Perspectives Nov 16, 2022

Demi heads to Dakar, including Black Rock (!); Angela Bassett receives Glamour's Lifetime Achievement Award; Wakanda Forever (in French!); the season finale of Reasonable Doubt; recap of The Crown S5; Method Man and Johnathan Majors head to morning TV; Rocky's problem with Creed 3 (No spoilers).

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[Redacted] Nov 11, 2022

Demi's *hearts* Abidjan; Wakanda Forever, The Crown Season 5, Reasonable Doubt heads to Primetime TV; Georgia on my mind; only the third (elected) Black governor; new Nas, Dave Chappelle and Black Star head to SNL; Farrakhan defends Kyrie and Ye

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Living Women Nov 08, 2022

Demi heads to Côte d’Ivoire; the Wades are on a World Tour (of Africa); The Tabitha gets two Emmy nods; Diddy’s in love; Drake is a BAN; Tiffany Cross parts ways with MSNBC; Jeff Bezos is the new “What about Weinstein?”; the NHL take a surprising stance

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Stayin Alive Nov 05, 2022

Demi’s East Africa adventure ends; The (former) British PM’s ultimate finesse; mourning TakeOff;

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Ends Nov 01, 2022

Demi in Kenya; The Best Man trailer is (finally) here, The Husband on Reasonable Doubt; Paul Pelosi attacked with a hammer; and Kanye continues to Kanye (still, again).

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AAMFSYINHM Oct 30, 2022

Demi on safari in Kenya; Rihanna (finally) drops new music; Kendrick Sampson drinks wine with Adele; The World Premiere of Wakanda Forever; Michael Ealy trends on Twitter; Kanye West is not a genius; Herschel Walker (allegedly) pays for another abortion

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Working While Black Oct 25, 2022

Demi speaks to Nicole Moore, ie, the Black woman who just sued Planned Parenthood for racial discrimination and wrongful termination, about the crazy ish that (allegedly) happened to her (and other Black women) at work.

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Gold Entourage Oct 21, 2022

Demi’s on a beach; Caresha heads to BMF; The Crown returns; Aventer Gray defends honoring her vows; Endeavor calls for a Kanye West boycott; Lupita drops details on Wakanda Forever in The Hollywood Reporter; Christian Cody needs a raise

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A Pox Oct 19, 2022

Demi’s in Zanzibar; Michael B Jordan releases the trailer for Creed 3; Jonathan Majors has an alleged white GF; Patti LaBelle rolls on the floor (again); Kanye on Drink Champs; Isaiah Washington needs to be cancelled (again)

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We Just Black Oct 14, 2022

Demi gets a vajacial and has American TV again; Issa Rae covers Elle; Brittney Griner's Black Life Matters; Power to the People of Iran

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Unsurprised Oct 12, 2022

Demi’s back in Ghana; Lizzo covers Vanity Fair; Jonathan Majors for Men’s Health; Jada Pinkett Smith has a memoir on the way; Kanye continues to Kanye; the LA City Council is predictable

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Deny Oct 08, 2022

Slavery ends in 1975; Michaela The Coel covers Vogue; TMZ oversteps with Nia Long; Trevor Walker says ‘f— it all’; Kanye is off his meds (again); Herschel Walker is a lying liar who lies

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Persona Non Grata Oct 05, 2022

Demi leaves Ghana; A new Wakanda trailer, Will Smith’s next film— where he plays an enslaved man— gets a release date; a review of Reasonable Doubt; Lizzo’s flute fiasco; white lives matter” to Kanye West

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Emotional Justice Sep 30, 2022

Demi interviews award-winning journalist, playwright, and radio host, Esther A. Armah about her new book "Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing" (spoiler: Black women need to do less work)

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Global Citizen Sep 28, 2022

Usher comes to Ghana; “Monster” on Netflix; Good Black News; Women are protesting across Iran

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The Nia Sep 23, 2022

Brett Farve is a(n) (alleged) Welfare Queen; The Brooklyn Bishop takes actions I don’t condone (but I understand); Dahmer and JHud's talk show are two of the best shows on TV; the Boston Celtics's shenanigans (with the most recent updates); and more.

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Melanin Sep 20, 2022

Meghan releases the fabric; Marcus Harvey never made it to Africa?!; Disney wants all the smoke; The Woman King is #1 (despite a boycott); Puerto Rico loses power; reviews of House of Dragons and the Handmaid’s Tale; the Brooklyn Bishop has more drama

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Mercury in Retrograde Sep 16, 2022

Demi makes a discovery; The Woman King over-delivers; Diddy offers reciprocity; Tyler James Williams lets the love flow; The Viola looks f—ing amazing on the covers of Brazilian Elle; Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to The Quinta; Ray J is sleazy, but not for that Kim K tape; Aryn Williams invites us to the family group chat (again)

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Source Material Sep 14, 2022

Demi returns to Accra; EMMY AWARD WINNERS Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson; Black Ariel and White Jesus; reviews of Queen Sugar and **TRIGGER WARNING** the Desiree Washington episode of “Mike”

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Madame Demi Sep 09, 2022

Demi on safari; the officially official Obama portraits, The Queen (not Latifah) is dead; WTF is going on with Queen Sugar?; Kanye vs Adidas

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God’s Children Sep 06, 2022

Demi isn’t talking about Ghana; Tiffany Haddish speaks about That Video (and lawsuit); Lizzo is literally winning (lots of awards); Tabitha Brown claps back (real classy-like); Meghan Thee Duchess does herself no favors in The Cut (but the pics were amazing)

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Miracles Sep 03, 2022

Demi visits the Nkyinkyim Museum; Great Black News; Karma’s a quick bih for Aries Spears (and Tiffany Haddish); Chris Rock (unintentionally) redeems Will Smith

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British Bae Aug 31, 2022

The story Demi forgot to tell; The Murder Inc doc isn’t trash (Gotti still is); Mike Tyson is rightfully mad about that Hulu series he didn’t co-sign

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The Mamas Aug 26, 2022

Demi and writer-bestie Helena Andrews-Dyer discuss Helena’s latest book, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race From Moms Not Like Me

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10 days Aug 23, 2022

Demi needs an adult… and a fan; Star Jones returns to TV; Dennis Rodman to the rescue?; Maya’s father is a DC OG; the sad downfall of The Wendy Williams Show; TRIGGER WARNING* graphic descriptions of sexual abuse in the most recent the R. Kelly trial

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MID Aug 20, 2022

Demi tries new things; Tevin Campbell, LeBron James and Naomi Campbell have good Black news; prosperity pimps; updates on the LA car massacre; Kid Cudi breaks his silence on Kanye; Safareei denies d—fishing

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Leisure is a Legacy Aug 17, 2022

Demi adjusts to Ghana; P Valley is the best show on TV; Serena Williams retires; Irv Gotti is a trash human

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Adwoa in Accra Aug 14, 2022

Demi returns home.

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Effort (or Lack Thereof) Aug 09, 2022

The word has gone topsy-turvy; The NYTimes trolls Black women with a horrid wedding announcement

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Siberia Aug 06, 2022

Slim-Thick John Boyega for Men’s Health; Tyler Perry covered The Cicely; Brittney Griner is sentenced to a Russian “penal colony” (WTF is that?); The Cat Man is back; The DOJ charges Breonna Taylor’s killers

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Energy Aug 02, 2022

Demi returns from New York; Kevin Gates on The Breakfast Club, Nicki Minaj’s alleged assistant spills lukewarm tea; Patti LaBelle on “Drink Champs”; Whoopi and Sunny on the guy who told everyone he settled; Beyoncé and Kelis.

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99 Problems Jul 29, 2022

Demi’s back in Brooklyn; the Internet did what it does with the Brooklyn Bishop (told you it would); Will Smith apologizes on video.

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Incomparable Jul 26, 2022

Demi is outside in DC; Story time about the BK Bishop; the Wakanda Forever trailer; Nope is #1; The Keke; Nick Cannon spreads debunked myths about dirty women.

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Inshallah Jul 22, 2022

Demi’s Ghana adventure is postponed; Mo’Nique heads to Netflix, Kim Burrell is a villain; TD Jakes disappoints in a bizarre Father’s Day rant.

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A Good Woman Jul 19, 2022

Demi is in DC; Everyone got married over the weekend; John Gray is on the mend; Tristan Thompson Tristan Thompson’s; Kevin Gates is a wild AF.

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Revisiting: Can’t Win for Losing Jul 15, 2022

Mr. Big is (allegedly) a raping rapist who tapes; Author Bevy Smith discuses her latest adventure as an actress and consultant on “Harlem".

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Malibu Jul 12, 2022

Demi’s birthday (and moving) recap; PLUS: Will Jawando, activist, attorney, and the author or what would be Demi’s Book Club pic… if she had one.

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Oui Oui Jul 08, 2022

Demi dreams bigger for her birthday; Simone Biles is celebrated for her BGM, Viola redeems herself with The Woman King; The Harvey’s take Paris, The Return of Chris Cuomo; The British Prime Minister resigns; Britney Griner’s Letter from A Russian Jail #freeBritney.

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Hunger Games Jul 05, 2022

Demi preps for her bday shenanigans; #AuntieCon in New Orleans; They Shootin’: America isn’t creative, but is consistent; Creflo Dollar denounces prosperity preaching.

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Personas Jul 01, 2022

Ursher does Tony Desk; Kentanji Brown Jackson join the Supreme Court officially; R. Kelly is locked up for life; Wendy Williams on TMZ; Diddy/Puffy/Love acknowledge the big red sign; Kimberly Elise supports anti-choice.

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Chestnut Jun 28, 2022

Demi takes her braids out; FAMU opens at Paris Fashion Week; Bill Cosby pays 500k to an underage survivor; Andrew Gillum in a new scandal; the fallout from Verzuz continues; The BET Awards were much and many things, especially the Diddy tribute; and more.

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Under His Eye Jun 24, 2022

The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; Verzuz is the unintentional comedy we didn’t expect or know we needed.

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Lethal Weapon Jun 21, 2022

Demi does ABFF; MF Michael Ealy; Rothaniel does GQ;? Nike’s Origin story feat: Michael Jordan; Mo’ Nique apologizes (sorta); Herschel Walker has been hiding children; and more.

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Steak & Lillies Jun 17, 2022

Demi does Miami/ABFF; Drake’s surprise album; Beyonce is back!; The Wendy Show says goodbye (sans Wendy); Lil Was X goes to war with BET.

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Cranes in the Sky Jun 14, 2022

Demi has a praise report; Forever FLOTUS in LA; JHud is EGOT status; Black folk win big at The Tony’s; Cancel Lizzo?!; Tabitha heads to Target; Tween Blue makes everyone feel old; The Washington Commanders denounce the “dust up”

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Heavy Weight Jun 10, 2022

Demi’s summer season begins; Las Alonso is thick AF in The Boys; Trevante Rhodes in his draws once again; Good Black news; The Jan. 6 “dust up”; Mo’Nique does the most.

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LORI Jun 07, 2022

The Duchess Thee Meghan twirls thru London; Disgraced Pastor John Gray virtually cheats; Lori and MJB split.

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Queen Jun 03, 2022

Demi returns to America; The Wire turns 20; This Is Us series finale reviewed; Lil Nas X is snubbed; Ray’s Sister has a rap beef; Jada addresses The Slap; Vivica addresses Jada addressing the slap, The Aunjanue has an “I Am…” moment.

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50/50 May 31, 2022

Demi in Mexico; cutting half the check; The Yara graduates; The Laverne is a Barbie; Jessie’s award-winning magic stick; Mo’nique and DL feud publicly.

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This is Some Bullsh— May 27, 2022

Demi hosts an event in LA; Another mass shooting; Bobby Brown is everywhere

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Next May 24, 2022

Demi pops champagne; HBO’s “We Own This City”; The Viola book reviewed; CNN goes to Ghana; Symone Sanders has her own show on MSNBC.

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Greater Later May 20, 2022

Demi does the gym; Rih and Rocky are officially parents; the Tabitha takeover; Lori Harvey won’t talk to us again; The Bevy is (back) to celebrate her Ted Talk.

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Domestic Terrorists May 17, 2022

Demi does an 8 hour lunch; Black girls get married; Ciara slays on the SI Swimsuit Issue; Kendrick Lamar is disappointing; The Honey Pot crisis; Candice Owens didn’t call before she went; mass murder is American culture.

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EXPANSION May 13, 2022

Demi’s late pass; no (criminal) charges for Mike Tyson; Dave Chappelle attacker pleads not guilty; Tucker Carlson is racist… again; The NY Times covers BBLs.

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Arcs May 10, 2022

Demi returns from Accra; Nekkid Jesse MF Williams; Good Black News; Meg Pardi party; Dave Chappelle is tackled on stage; and more…

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Expired May 06, 2022

Demi celebrates Cinco de Mayo; the cult leader expires; a sitting congressman disparages “over educated” women; white people are big mad over Kim K in Marilyn Monroe’s sexy dress; and the Ghana connect: https://katelynnandadwoa.com

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Gilead (May the Lord Open) May 03, 2022

Demi gets braids; A$AP guns; The Met Gala’s gilded age; The Viola claps back at critics (and becomes The Woman King); A Supreme Court leak reveals Roe v. Wade is being overturned.

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Trials To Triumphs with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins May 02, 2022

In this candid interview with Ashley, Kelly Rowland gets real about questions she's never been asked. She describes the moment she knew she belonged on stage and reveals how her “tumultuous” relationship with her mother changed after she passed away. Kelly also speaks about her once estranged father, childhood trauma and the therapy that has helped her survive. She says her healed wounds have helped her teach her sons how to forgive others and themselves. Kelly describes what she calls “the gift of grace to oneself.” She also talks about the early days of Destiny’s Child and how she had an “unstoppable force” of belief and talent.

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LARI Apr 29, 2022

Demi goes "Rothaniel".

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Who Shot Meg? Apr 26, 2022

Demi has a 10 in LA; The Magic Johnson doc on Applet TV+; Viola discusses her new memoir with Oprah on Netflix, Megan Thee Stallion chats with Gayle; the batsh—t details of theJohnny Depp and Amber Heard trial.

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Toxic Apr 22, 2022

Demi is in the gym; Netflix with commercials; Future is a fuccboi for GQ; A$AP Rocky arrested at LAX;even more accusations against Trey Songz; Mike Tyson’s plane punch out; Thandiwe Newton cougars; Johnny and Amber argue over who shat their marital bed, and more...

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Wanda Apr 19, 2022

Demi has visitors from The East; Florida will be America’s downfall; Viola Davis caricatures Michelle Obama in #firstladies; Trey Songz is accused of abusing women… again; Child marriage— like 3 year olds— in Afghanistan.

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Slaves Apr 15, 2022

Demi heads to Malibu; “Alfie” gets an upgrade for Emily in Paris 3; Rihanna +1 covers Vogue; Cuba Gooding, Jr. pleads guilty to groping;Trick Daddy and Maino overshare; Trap Feminism is colonized; and more…

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Shifts Apr 12, 2022

Demi is thankful; Oprah and Viola head to Netflix; The Real is over; Paula Patton’s cultural deposit; a Black guy who hates Black women was murdered by Woman of No Color; Will gets 10 years for the slap

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Strays Apr 08, 2022

Demi freaks about her next adventure; The Supreme Court has a Black Justice Named Kentanji; Skims photoshops The Tyra; Rihanna makes Forbes; The Weekend makes Kanye coin for Coachella; Donald Glover interviews himself… in a diaper; A grown ass man meows

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Squares Apr 05, 2022

Demi establishes a new routine; The Jazmine earns a Grammy; Tiffany Haddish glows all the way up; some ex-NFL player has thoughts on a six year marriage that has produced two children; the Will Smith story just won’t end.

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Wild for the Night Apr 01, 2022

Demi Demi’s; “Hoop Earrings”; reviews of Bridgerton S2, Atlanta (sorta), and last week’s Bel-Air episode; Ginni Thomas (Clarence’s wife) goes wild (again); the Saga of the Slap continues. Still. *sigh*

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WILL Mar 29, 2022

Willard Carroll Smith II Batman smacked Chris Rock on the Oscar stage and Demi has Prosecco-fueled thoughts about that.

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White Tim Mar 25, 2022

Demi ventures outside for Essence Black Women in Hollywood and Leading Women Defined, Everybody Hates William (and Kate); Kimmora Lee Simmons’s estranged “husband” is a scamming scammer who scams; white men gone willd… again.

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Hiatus Mar 22, 2022

Demi’s back; so is Jodeci; #FreeBrittney; a Black woman finally heads to The Supreme Court; De-platform Kanye West; the problem with Kim K’s “work” and American hyper-capitalism.

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Revisiting - And Just Like That… Mar 18, 2022

Juicy is foundguilty; Lamar Odom’s open letter; Kanye and Drake host a fundraiser in LA; SATC returns.

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Revisiting Cocaine White Mar 15, 2022

Adele is back, The Chaka vs The Stephanie; Maxwell drops a new single; Lil Nas X heads to Maury; CNN trolls Kamala Harris; Rolling Stone exposes Marilyn Manson as a monster; Kanye is a degenerate who makes good music; DaBaby has too much Wi-Fi; the R&R merch drops this week.

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Revisiting Harpo?! Mar 11, 2022

Demi head’s back to therapy; UNC asks Nikole Hannah- Jones ‘are you happy now?’; The Tabitha delivers the sweetest ‘f— you’ to Wendy; A rapist is back on the loose; Phylicia Rashad baffles nearly everyone; Rachel Maddow offers a history lesson; Keith Sweat and Bobby B battle at Verzuz; Sha’Carri Richardson fails a drug test.

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Revisiting Shared Values Mar 08, 2022

Demi is groomed by a sub— and offered coke as a quick fix for Covid weight; Janet Jackson is getting a Lifetime doc; Tamika Mallory and Coco (SWV) are why we check on “the strong friend”; Porsha Williams is winning-- by her terms.

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Revisiting: THE ODYSSEY Mar 04, 2022

Demi sees some Miami, but has NYC FOMO; a sermonette about settling; thoughts and prayerS to the HU communications team; Demi talks about Black women and body image (and big asses) with her writer crush, sister-friend Denene Millner.

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Revisiting Corner Stores, Condolences and Courier New Mar 01, 2022

Demi and one of her favorite writer/author/ Mommy-besties Helena Andrews-Dyer (Bitch is the New Black) discuss new moms, bare minimum dads , thriving in limitless abundance — and more, as inspired by the most “WTF?” episode of Insecure ever.

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Revisiting Superheroes Feb 25, 2022

Demi’s in Mexico; Adele is back after a five year hiatus; Ratchet & Respectable merch is on the way; Kim K does SNL; Dave Chappelle is dead ass wrong for The Closer.

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Revisiting: No More F***s to Give Feb 22, 2022

Demi’s DMV Odyssey; a ton of good Black news, including Simone Biles leaving the Olympics; Da Baby is an idiot and so is TI.

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From Well-Read Black Girl: Gabrielle Union on Racial Dynamics in Hollywood Feb 22, 2022

I'm sharing a special preview of the new podcast, Well-Read Black Girl from Pushkin Industries. Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Glory Edim, author and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl community, sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Anita Hill, Zeba Blay, and more. You’ll also meet book club members, literacy advocates, and Black booksellers to hear what they’re reading and what it means to be well-read. In this preview, Glory talks with the one and only Gabrielle Union about her iconic role in Bring It On and the cheer movie she really wanted to be in, but didn't get cast for. You can listen to Well-Read Black Girl at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ratchetwrbg.

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Revisiting: The Divine Feminine Feb 18, 2022

Demi returns to LA; Grown Black Men are having the best week ever; Adele drops a new single, Wu Tang on HULU is tear-jerker TV; Demi has an encounter in Brooklyn.

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Revisiting: Downward Spiral Feb 15, 2022

Chris Cuomo is a groping groper who gropes; Jeannie Mai’s ex husband is salty; The Fugees are back; Method Man is The Prototype; the woman Nicki Minaj and her Husband have been harassing speaks out.

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The Worst BHM Ever Feb 11, 2022

Demi’s checks still haven’t cleared; d— dominates the Internet; Jim Jones falsely cries racism; Kim K covers Vogue instead of Andre Leon Talley; Tesla has a gigantic racism problem.

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The Chosen One Feb 08, 2022

Demi can’t afford wine; A Sip and… Suck?; Threesomes at 50!; Kanye antagonizes his estranged wife; CNN is in shambles; Kierra Sheard trusts no man, and no friends either; Thandi Newton apologizes for being light-skinned.

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Trinidad James Feb 04, 2022

Demi’s (temporarily) broke AF; A new doc with Spike Lee x Colin Kaepernick; The all-star cast of the new The Color Purple movie; AJLT doesn’t have season 2; Method Man breaks the Internet; Joe Rogan drops N-bombs with no consequence from Spotify.

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Be Happy… Feb 01, 2022

Working While Black; Rihanna is officially pregnant; Janet Jackson’s “truth”; Both of the current Joe Rogan controversies explained; Happy Black History Month.

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Isn’t It Ironic? Jan 28, 2022

Candice Benbow’s “Red Lip Theology” is finally here; The Sex Lives of African Women; Cori Bush needs bubble wrapping; that Janet Jackson documentary; K. Michelle and botched bodies.

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F*** Around & Find Out Jan 25, 2022

The Gilded Age, Adele postpones her Vegas residency; Ari Lennox is (rightfully) over everybody; Cardi B wins a $4M in damages for libel; a LOT of women have accused Trey Songz of rape/assault; Ye needs a better revenge strategy; Pete Davidson lights up his current’s ex on SNL.

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In Good Taste and Good Timing Jan 21, 2022

Demi returns to LA; André Leon Talley transitions to Ancestor; Kanye West throws public tantrums.. again

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Revisiting Fish Jan 18, 2022

Demi drinks red wine in LA; LeVar Burton is denied his rightful spot on Jeopardy; the math ain't mathing on a high-profile Manhattan divorce; Twitter uncovers receipts on Alfonso Ribeiro; Nick Cannon Nick Cannons, again; Governor Cuomo refuses to resign.

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The Nude was Right Jan 14, 2022

Demi is leaving Ghana. (forreal this time); Sloane Stevens and Danielle Brooks give Black Barbie vibes; Jason Momoa and The Lisa part ways; Hot sauce in a condom swag?; The Sun has hot (and sad) tea on Wendy Williams; The Baltimore Sun has a tepid pour on Marilyn Mosby.

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A Lil’ About A Lot of Things Jan 11, 2022

Demi visits Elmina Castle; Maya Angelo is good money; the untelivised Golden Globes; the new (Kan)Ye + jeen-yuhs; the Insecure finale; Jill Scott’s sex tape.

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An American in Accra Jan 07, 2022

Demetria is still in Ghana; Ari Lennox deletes her positive tweets about Ghana after a public dragging.

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The Rod of God Jan 04, 2022

Demetria is still in Ghana; The Franklins divorce amicably; the New SATC has a Miranda problem; The Orgasm Gap; Ratchet & Respectable’s third anniversary; and more.

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Revisiting A to Z Dec 31, 2021

The Met Gala happened; So did the MTV Awards; America has been a fake Gucci belt, according to a 9/11 doc on GW Bush; and Afghanistan was destined to be a mess; Also, do you know what a Chai Boy is?

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Revisiting 360 Dec 28, 2021

Demi’s back in LA; Damson Idris wants to be called “Daddy” (I think?); The Marjorie and The Cardi stunt on us from Paris; a review of The Wonder Years; Kierna Mayo has a new podcast; and The Dr. Joan Morgan chats about pivoting, legacy-building; and living the dream.

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Revisiting Under Construction Dec 24, 2021

The Internet is trying to figure out if RHOA’s Porsha Williams is engaged (yes!) to her friend’s husband (not sure); and Demi continues last week’s conversation on shame, this time with Tanya Denise Fields (Black Feminist Project).

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Revisiting Pay for Play Dec 21, 2021

Demi has encounters with two exes; RIP Shock G, DMX, and Black Rob; reactions to Ma’Khia Bryant’s murder demonstrate how we’re not protecting Black women or girls; Variety celebrates the 30 year anniversary of Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar win; that Snowfall finale; Bigger returns to BET+; Black Domme Mistress Marley discusses money, power and respect in the underworld of kink.

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Can’t Win for Losing Dec 17, 2021

Mr. Big is (allegedly) a raping rapist who tapes; Author Bevy Smith discuses her latest adventure as an actress and consultant on “Harlem".

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A GD Travesty Dec 14, 2021

Meg Thee Graduate; Simone Biles is Athlete of the Year; Sherri Shepherd pushed thru for Wendy; Kanye West has a live-in GF (while he manipulatively begs for his wife back); Nancy Regan was a throat goat?; Peloton strikes back.

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And Just Like That…. Dec 10, 2021

Juicy is foundguilty; Lamar Odom’s open letter; Kanye and Drake host a fundraiser in LA; SATC returns.

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Bonds Dec 08, 2021

Demi’s back in LA; Maxwell and John Legend in concert (but not together); Nick Cannon deals with an unspeakable tragedy; Chris Cuomo is out at CNN… and everywhere else; the bizarre details of the Juicy Smooyay trial; Tristan Thompson cheated… yet again.

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USD, Dollars and Dineros Dec 03, 2021

Demi returns to New York, there’s Black Girl Magic on Amazon Prime; The murder of Jacque Avant; Jazmine Sullivan and Adele in concert, Travis Scott’s lawsuits over Astroworld are more than $2 billion.

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Oft Unseen Places Nov 30, 2021

Demi recovers from Thanksgiving; RIP Virgil Agboh; Why Common can’t keep a woman; The Jazmine wins Album of the Year, Rihanna is a “hero” to Barbados; King Richard’s first kingdom; Little Brother Cuomo is some more sh—. *sigh*

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Revisiting "What A Shame" Nov 26, 2021

Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and other themes covered in Burke’s debut book, “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and The Black Experience”.

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Heart Health Nov 23, 2021

Demi is allergic to wine; Iman Shumpert wins DWTS, The AMAs and The Five Horsemen; Janet Jackson doc on Hulu; Did Adele gaffle a Black woman's work on "30"?

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Take Two Nov 19, 2021

That Damn Adele Album; Stephanie Mills is the friend every person needs; Essence holiday covers; America America’s. Again.

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Reintroducing For Colored Nerds Nov 16, 2021

Each week, BFFs Brittany and Eric humorously deep-dive into the uncool topic of their choice while testing the outer limits of their friendship.

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Cocaine White Nov 16, 2021

Adele is back, The Chaka vs The Stephanie; Maxwell drops a new single; Lil Nas X heads to Maury; CNN trolls Kamala Harris; Rolling Stone exposes Marilyn Manson as a monster; Kanye is a degenerate who makes good music; DaBaby has too much Wi-Fi; the R&R merch drops this week.

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Shoot Your Shot Nov 12, 2021

“Dana Chanel” faces a legal battle; Will Smith’s gift boxes (and Oprah interview); The Bachelorette is a snooze; Kanye on Drink Champs; and Nene Leakes is accepting interested suitors

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Corner Stores, Condolences and Courier New Nov 09, 2021

Demi and one of her favorite writer/author/ Mommy-besties Helena Andrews-Dyer (Bitch is the New Black) discuss new moms, bare minimum dads , thriving in limitless abundance — and more, as inspired by the most “WTF?” episode of Insecure ever.

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Voices Nov 05, 2021

Tabitha Brown in Essence; Kanye West goes the full Kanye (for 2.5 hours) on “Drink Champs”; Will Smith wrote War & Peace; The Harder They Fall surpasses the hype.

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Broken Nov 02, 2021

Demi Demi’s; The Venus and two other people cover EW; The Deans and their dream home land the cover of AD; Jay Z (and more) are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Huma Abedin breaks her silence about her trifling (still) husband.

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Broken Diqué Oct 29, 2021

Demi is *NOT* going to Vegas; Jada embarrasses Will, again; the Eddie Winslow story just won’t end; Insecure has an AKA problem; Lil Nas X’s father flips on Boosie.

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Magic Cat Oct 26, 2021

Demi is outside (in LA): The Ebony Power 100, Brunch with Cori Bush, and Jazmine Sullivan’s SoHeaux Tales; Insecure and All-American are back; Kyrie Irving fans have lost their minds, and Diva Cups.

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Moving Along Oct 22, 2021

Updates on Kyrie Irving and “Eddie Winslow”; Reviews of The Bachelorette, BMF., Queens, Ready to Love, Succession and more….

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It’s Always Something Oct 19, 2021

Demi is un-sick; Colin Powell goes Up Yonder; HU is rat-infested; Kyrie Irving is… exhausting; “Eddie Winslow” goes viral.

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The Divine Feminine Oct 15, 2021

Demi returns to LA; Grown Black Men are having the best week ever; Adele drops a new single, Wu Tang on HULU is tear-jerker TV; Demi has an encounter in Brooklyn.

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Superheroes Oct 12, 2021

Demi’s in Mexico; Adele is back after a five year hiatus; Ratchet & Respectable merch is on the way; Kim K does SNL; Dave Chappelle is dead ass wrong for The Closer.

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Cut the Check Oct 08, 2021

Demi’s braces are finally off; a George Floyd statue is defaced, again; The Bruces get their beach back; Tesla and the FDNY have a racism problem; What is going on with Wendy?

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360 Oct 05, 2021

Demi’s back in LA; Damson Idris wants to be called “Daddy” (I think?); The Marjorie and The Cardi stunt on us from Paris; a review of The Wonder Years; Kierna Mayo has a new podcast; and The Dr. Joan Morgan chats about pivoting, legacy-building; and living the dream.

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Beautiful Gowns Oct 01, 2021

A Belle in Brooklyn; Bethann Hardison is writing a memoir; Tarana Burke is a 2x NYT bestseller; Tabitha Brown is on book tour; BMF has been renewed (already); Bridgerton has a bunch of Black girls; The Super Bowl halftime show is bonkers; Don the Lemon is being sued for some beyond wild sh—

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Cascade Sep 28, 2021

Demi’s back in DC; "BMF" is friggin’ amazing; Black folks head to the opera; Kelly Price is lost and found; Simone Biles should have bailed on Tokyo; Will Smith spills tea to GQ.

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Downward Spiral Sep 24, 2021

Chris Cuomo is a groping groper who gropes; Jeannie Mai’s ex husband is salty; The Fugees are back; Method Man is The Prototype; the woman Nicki Minaj and her Husband have been harassing speaks out.

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F*** Around & Find Out Sep 21, 2021

LeVar Burton (finally) flips; Overall, the Emmys were awful (and white); Jeannie and Jeezy are preggers; Lori Harvey speaks in full sentences; Tarana Burke is “Unbound”; Joyner of House Lucas (no relation) is patient and petty; Confessions of criminality on Clubhouse; STFU is free.

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Vexed Sep 17, 2021

Lil Nas X just wants to be loved, Cookie and Magic blow a bag on their 30th anniversary; The Time 100 List is here; The Emmys are coming; Gabrielle Union'S uncomfortable new memoir; Nelly goes full Oleta [Adams] at Verzuz; Nicki Minaj uses big balls to distract people from talking about her personal scandals.

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A to Z Sep 14, 2021

The Met Gala happened; So did the MTV Awards; America has been a fake Gucci belt, according to a 9/11 doc on GW Bush; and Afghanistan was destined to be a mess; Also, do you know what a Chai Boy is?

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65 More Summers Sep 10, 2021

Demi is Demi-ing; Damson Idris is in his draws, Chloe Bailey goes solo; Queen Sugar returns; #uncancelchrisette + more.

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Life of the Party Sep 07, 2021

Demi does a block party; Why you should be watching Clickbait; reviews of Kanye and Drake albums; Andre 3000 might have imposter syndrome; Paul Pierce lives f—s free; RIP to Gregg Leakes and Michael K. Williams.

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Holy Trollers Sep 03, 2021

Demi is still in braces; New York is in crisis (again); Mama Tina clapsback; Only Fans is uncancelled; the Taliban takes Texas; Kanye- Tonex/BSlade- Bri Babineaux explained; Lil Nas X trolls again.

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Clusterf*** Aug 31, 2021

Demi is a nervous wreck; Candyman wins at the Box Office; the rollout for “Donda” is a disaster— or is it?; Spike Lee has a new doc; the Jeopardy saga just will not end.

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Chubby Cheeks Aug 27, 2021

Demi waits for network feedback on her first TV treatment; Reviews of “Beckett” and “Really Love” on Netflix; Dame Dash’s interview about the day Aaliyah died, Sha’Carri Richardson is damaging her good will; Sonya and Dell Curry are trying to divorce.

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iDunno Aug 24, 2021

Demi is “home” in LA; Lizzo + Cardi live in the Top Ten; Jay + Bey break the Internet with a Tiffany campaign; Winona de Jong is knocked off by Balmain; Cuomo bids NY arrivedercri; Lil Boosie boosies... again *sigh*; adults are walking on crates.

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Matching Thighs Aug 20, 2021

Aaliyah’s “One In A Million” is (finally) available; Kanye is having the most lucrative promo tour ever; Only Fans is no longer selling sex (starting soon); The Great Plate Debate is back (again); Marlon Wayans is (was?) a proud Mama’s Boy; Jeopardy is (still) in shambles *sigh*; Beyoncé’s ass breaks Al Gore’s Internet

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Fur Aug 17, 2021

Demi visits Chicago; an earthquake devastates Haiti— again; America treats Afghanistan like Saigon; Little Brother ((aka Chris Cuomo) is back from vacay; Britney is about to be free-er; Lizzo and Cardi’s “Rumors” are tepid tea; a lot of people aren’t bathing regularly

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Uninvited Aug 13, 2021

Demi does nothing (but work); “Respect” may have a timing issue; details on Forever 44's birthday bash in The Vineyard; The September Issues are arriving!; 'High on the Hog' Gets a Second Season; 'Malice in the Palace' is a must -watch doc; Cuomo (finally) resigns.

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Fish Aug 10, 2021

Demi drinks red wine in LA; LeVar Burton is denied his rightful spot on Jeopardy; the math ain't mathing on a high-profile Manhattan divorce; Twitter uncovers receipts on Alfonso Ribeiro; Nick Cannon Nick Cannons, again; Governor Cuomo refuses to resign.

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Fanciful Negro Aug 06, 2021

Demi heads to Vegas to see a Ursher; Rihanna is a billionaire baddie; the person currently known as Love, covers Vanity Fair; Nas’ new album might be fair; Kanye thinks it’s Easter; Alfonso Ribero thinks Black people don’t like him; Andre Cuomo is a piggy.

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Trick Questions Aug 03, 2021

Demi’s Odyssey continues. (Yes, still.) The publicist for DaBaby apologizes after her client is dropped from festival lineups; Simone Biles returns to The Olympics;? Lizzo has a new album; the trailer for House of Gucci; Demi interviews her dad for his 80th birthday.

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Veruca Salt Jul 30, 2021

“Belle” is back in Brooklyn; “Donda” still isn’t out; You too can dine with Bevy Smith; Copper-diggers are on the loose; Michael Che loses him damn mind; Whitey [was] on the moon.

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No More F***s to Give Jul 27, 2021

Demi’s DMV Odyssey; a ton of good Black news, including Simone Biles leaving the Olympics; Da Baby is an idiot and so is TI.

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The Odyssey Pt.3 Jul 23, 2021

Demi sees some Atlanta, answers more travel questions (solo travel? Budgeting?) and talks about knowing your worth , being an all-purpose friend and where TF to eat with celebrity chef Jourdan ChaTaun (@thejourdanchataun).

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The Odyssey Pt. 2 Jul 20, 2021

Demi and Davida Selby, founder of Katelynn & Adwoa Skincare and KLA Goes to Ghana, share their travel tips for the ultimate vacation.

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Draycarus Jul 16, 2021

“Lovecraft Country” gets 18 Emmys noms despite being cancelled by HBO; Oprah shouts out Tarana Burke’s new book, “Unbound”; Cynthia Erivo is an honorary AKA; Demi is attacked by a dragon while recording: Codie Elaine Oliver (“Black Love”, OWN) shares the secret to making love work (if that’s what you want).

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THE ODYSSEY Jul 13, 2021

Demi sees some Miami, but has NYC FOMO; a sermonette about settling; thoughts and prayerS to the HU communications team; Demi talks about Black women and body image (and big asses) with her writer crush, sister-friend Denene Millner.

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Birthday Behavior Jul 09, 2021

It’s Demi’s birthday! The Blacks are winning more than usual this week; Mr. and Mrs. Owen are at it again; Sha’Carri Richardson and Mike Phelps are not the same; Dr. Ruth Celestin explains how to get a good BBL without risking your life (or going to DR).

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Legal Tender Jul 06, 2021

Demi’s birthday behavior begins; Lovecraft Country isn’t returning to HBO; Nikole Hannah-Jones displays self-love and aspirational pettiness (at the same damn time); Phylicia Rashad is still employed at HU; the HBCU spin-off of All American is friggin’ amazing; Stephanie Mills wants all the smoke; Sha’Carri Richardson is a stand up chick; ESPN is a hot mess.

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Harpo?! Jul 02, 2021

Demi head’s back to therapy; UNC asks Nikole Hannah- Jones ‘are you happy now?’; The Tabitha delivers the sweetest ‘f— you’ to Wendy; A rapist is back on the loose; Phylicia Rashad baffles nearly everyone; Rachel Maddow offers a history lesson; Keith Sweat and Bobby B battle at Verzuz; Sha’Carri Richardson fails a drug test.

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Do No Harm (aka FUPA) Jun 29, 2021

Demi goes “outside” for Essence Fest LA, a review of “the Mary doc”; recapping the BET Awards, including MF Method Man; Wendy is hitting on everyone (for ratings); Michael B Jordan changes course on J’ourvet; BBL’s are the new weapon to attack Black women; Mo’Nique uses a random Black woman to beat a dead horse.

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Apparently Jun 25, 2021

Demi is embarking on an Odyssey (see: Homer); the universe strikes back at the disgraced former Mayor of New York; Sha’Carri Richardson is the latest target of Black incels; Nikole Hannah-Jones pulls out of UNC; John Boyega will not be cancelled; Lala Vasquez-Anthony files for divorce during husband’s latest baby scandal.

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Snip Jun 22, 2021

Demi goes “outside”; Sha’carri Richardson vs. Everybody; Nick Cannon fathers 4 kids in 1 year; Weaponizing communion; Kevin Hart seeks redemption... sort of; the Michael Costello saga; Black Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay tells all (to Vulture).

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I Guess... Jun 18, 2021

Why men hate your dog (it’s not jealousy); Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Yay?; WTF is Critical Race Theory?; Living Legend Rita Moreno fumbles inclusion; Mr. Chris is out at the host of The Bachelor

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Going High Jun 15, 2021

ATL is a lawless city; CNN has an ethics problem; “In the Heights” doesn’t meet expectations; The Host of “High on the Hog” loves his “canela vanilla swirl” (direct quote); Mrs. Gary Owens is entitled to speak her peace (again); Tribeca fest is nerd-heaven.

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Sure In the Hell Well Jun 11, 2021

‘In the Heights’ is finally here!; K. Michelle has a clone; Kwame Kilpatrick gives his first post-prison interview.

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Allegedly Jun 08, 2021

Demi hunts for reasonably priced Usher tickets; Simone Biles is the GOAT; Teyana Taylor is the sexiest woman alive; A reunion for A Different World coming; Mrs. Gary Owens holds no cut cards; Naomi Osaka pulls out of Berlin too; The Pose series finale is a good goodbye.

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Just the Tip Jun 04, 2021

Re-framing Robin Givens; Mary J. Blige and Anthony Bourdain documentaries are coming soon; there’s a du-rag festival occurring in the middle of the national bonnet debate; follow ups on the fall-out of Naomi Osaka quitting The French Open and Nikole Hannah-Jones being denied tenure at UNC.

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Old is New Jun 01, 2021

A Black woman takes over the WH briefing room for the first time in 30 years; Blair “MF” Underwood is returning to the dating landscape; Fiddy addresses his turn-of-the-century relationship with Vivica A Fox— again; Future and Diddy “choose violence” when it comes to their exes; Naomi Osaka bails on The French Open (with good cause); the Internet hates Black women (in bonnets).

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African Angels May 28, 2021

The new Bachelorette is bisexual; “Mr. Big” isn’t returning to the SATC reboot; Liz Cambage is a “big body Benz, baby”; CNN fires Rick Santorum; Paula White’s ex-husband may or may not have delivered a triple-pour of scalding tea; “High on the Hog” is Netflix’s Next Big Thing

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Double Standards May 25, 2021

Demi is recovered from her second vaccine shot; Mare of Easttown is amazing TV; Naomi Campbell is a new Mama at 50; Nick Cannon is for the streets; J.Lo and Ben are a distraction; A$AP Rocky is High in Love; Lil Nas X is a national treasure; Nikole Hannah-Jones (1619 Project, Pulitzer Prize) is denied tenure at UNC; Kwame Brown chooses (figurative) “violence.”

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Revisiting Fix Your Face May 21, 2021

Demi heads to Palm Springs to celebrate a birthday? white people are really mad about Aunt Jemima, Cousin Gary Chambers Jr. goes AWF on Connie; Bubba Wallace’s Boise wasn’t a hoax, and The Problem with White Jesus explained by Dr. Anthea Butler. Also: Breonna Taylor’s murders are still free and #blacklivesmatter.

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Cut the Check May 18, 2021

Pose is leaving too soon; Reviews of The Underground Railroad and The Upshaws; Bill Gates is a cheating cheater who cheats; and Olivia Dope reveals why she left her podcast (spoiler: Joe Budden behaved like an animal).

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Shared Values May 14, 2021

Demi is groomed by a sub— and offered coke as a quick fix for Covid weight; Janet Jackson is getting a Lifetime doc; Tamika Mallory and Coco (SWV) are why we check on “the strong friend”; Porsha Williams is winning-- by her terms.

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Under Construction May 11, 2021

The Internet is trying to figure out if RHOA’s Porsha Williams is engaged (yes!) to her friend’s husband (not sure); and Demi continues last week’s conversation on shame, this time with Tanya Denise Fields (Black Feminist Project).

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What A Shame May 07, 2021

Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and other themes covered in Burke’s debut book, “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and The Black Experience”.

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Single Husbands May 04, 2021

Demi dedicates May to Movement; America *is* a racist country; a church “creative director“ is caught DM-ing d*** print pics ; Pose EP and director Janet Mock has stopped GAF; and much, much more.

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(Finally) Home Again Apr 30, 2021

Demi moved— yes, again; The Black Bachelor returns to The Racist; and “Bigger” Executive Producer— he has a few more titles too— Will Packer discusses the business of entertaining Black folks.

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Backfield in Motion Apr 27, 2021

Demi has Covid arm; Tyrese Tyrese’s... again; Ursher ticket prices are offensive to my wallet; former US Senator Rick Santorum is a trash human for his comments on Native Americans; not enough Black people win big at the Oscars.

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Pay for Play Apr 23, 2021

Demi has encounters with two exes; RIP Shock G, DMX, and Black Rob; reactions to Ma’Khia Bryant’s murder demonstrate how we’re not protecting Black women or girls; Variety celebrates the 30 year anniversary of Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar win; that Snowfall finale; Bigger returns to BET+; Black Domme Mistress Marley discusses money, power and respect in the underworld of kink.

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**** You, Pay Me Apr 20, 2021

Bethann Hardison slays in British Vogue; Auntie Maxine says what we were all thinking; “Pay Pigs” in The New York Times; David Johns (National Black Justice Coalition) breaks down performative masculinity.

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Revisiting Snack Ministry Apr 16, 2021

The Bearded Black Men Who Read (On Clubhouse) swing by for a very special V-Day reading; and singer Omar Wilson serenades Demi with a verse from his new single “Sounds That You Make”. Grab your headphones… and if necessary, a towel.

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The American Nightmare Apr 13, 2021

Another murder in Minnesota; Black horror isn’t just for “Them”; Kid Cudi wears a dress on SNL; people are mad BLM co-founder Patrice Cullors ain’t broke; and Imani Bashir breaks down #handsoffmyhijab, a reaction to France’s potential hijab ban.

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What Was The Reason? Apr 09, 2021

Demi celebrates her 2nd LA-versary; remembers #MidwinCharles and Henry Stewart; St. Louis has a mayor named Tishaura; Amanda Gorman covers Vogue in kente cloth; Claudia Jordan lacks death etiquette; NC Head Coach Hubert Davis pisses off The Blacks on his first day of work; and Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll (@cwallamerican) discuss the most lovable (and stressful) teenagers on TV, deets on the upcoming HBCU spin-off, and her grinding road to Hollywood success.

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