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My Thoughts on ABC’s Newest Show ‘Mistresses’

Last night, Mistresses premiered on ABC, and it’s a remake of the original version, which was done in the UK and came on BBC. I haven’t watched that one though so this was fresh to me. I also didn’t read up about it nor did I watch previews so I …

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Mara Brock Akil’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ is a Good Look for BET

Yesterday, I attended the Chicago screening for Being Mary Jane, BET’s latest original series, written by Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends). I was pleasantly surprised at the good time I had, so lemme tell ya about it. I won’t give away any plot points you can’t find out in the show …

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Guide to Scandal Characters’ Nicknames

Dear diary, it’s been 2 full weeks since Scandal wrapped for the summer and my Thursdays have felt a bit emptier. Helena Andrews wrote a piece on The Root talmbout Scandal withdrawal and it’s so real. I’m quoted in it saying, “I’m thinking of taking up a trade. Or learning …

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White Hats Back On And I’m Laid Out: Scandal Season 2 Finale Recap

How does a TV show render you unable to function for three hours? Well, Scandal’s season finale did just that to me and my girls. It went off and for a good hour, we were screaming and falling out at random intervals. And I kept saying how Shonda had slayed …

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My #ScandalBingo Results from the Finale

So me and Chescaleigh created two Scandal Bingo cards and asked folks to join us and play during the finale. They were so well-received and we’re glad you loved them. And LAWD that finale was EPIC! You can check out my recap of “White Hat’s Back On!” Ennehweighs, below are …

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Join Me and Chescaleigh for Scandal Bingo During the Finale!

Tomorrow is the finale of Scandal’s season 2. Everywhere at 10:01 pm CST, people will be hitting the most epic of *wall slides*. Besides the fact that Shonda Rhimes and her writing, we’re gonna be lamenting an entire summer without our gooning gladiators. It’s gon be ROUGH! Anywho, Chescaleigh and …

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Two GIFs That Just Ruined My Childhood

There’s a Tumblr called Ruined Childhood and it lives up to its name. It takes a look back at our favorite movies and TV shows from days past, showing us the trifling things that were stuck in there. Things our little innocent minds didn’t comprehend, but thought were funny for …

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Any Questions? I Have Many After Scandal’s Episode 221!

After last week’s episode of Scandal left us all feeling all hot and bothered, I knew Shonda was gon turn the tables and just leave our jaws on the floor for a completely different reason. The show team had told us that this episode is where we find out who …

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A Woman Scorned Had This Woman HOT: Scandal Episode 220 Recap

After last week’s complete emotionally wrecking episode of Scandal, I wondered how the story would continue. Well, 752 made way for A Woman Scorned and we were treated with the return of the segzy. Whoooo, yes MA’AM! Let’s get into it. Swimming with No Fishes – Olivia is taking laps …

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Mimi’s Still Losing, Momma Dee’s Shaking the Table: LHHATL Ep. 2 Recap

When we left the Love and Hip Hop Atlanta crew last episode, Joseline had just walked into Stevie’s house and called Mimi “Molly the Maid.” Mimi barked like she usually does and Stevie got put out his own house. So we pick up there. But this episode also intros us …

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