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Songland Is a Deeply Dehumanizing Glimpse at the Process of Writing Music
It’s hot to be a professional songwriter these days. Big pop songwriters and producers get features and interviews in magazines, …
Marrying Millions Asks the Question: What If Rom-Coms Were Depressing?
A classic tension driver in many romantic comedies is the truth universally acknowledged that rich people generally marry other rich …
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Statistically, a Lot More Bachelorette Contestants Have Secret Girlfriends
The Bachelorette’s new season premiered Monday night, and it was mostly uneventful, save for two major updates: Hannah Brown’s first impression …
What Are These Real Housewives of Potomac Taglines?
Against all odds, The Real Housewives of Potomac franchise went from mildly interesting to excellent over three seasons, in large part …
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Cynthia Bailey Is Not Here For the Drama
Cynthia Bailey, the consummate best friend on Real Housewives of Atlanta, has been perceived as “too loyal” a friend to …
The Bachelorette Really Wants Us to Forget Hannah Brown Was a Pageant Queen
The first tease of a Bachelor or Bachelorette season is usually grounds to speculate, since it’s technically a preview of …
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Who Will Win in the Showdown Between Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards?
Finally, some Puppygate drama that goes beyond the shelter: Last night on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, longtime BFFs …
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Project Runway Designers Keep Struggling to Dress Their Plus-Size Models
Project Runway contestants have made dresses out of flowers, car parts, and candy, sometimes with barely a day to complete …
Should the Nemesis of Thine Friend Not Be a Friend?
On Sunday night’s season finale of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, a rift that may or may not be irrevocable …