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Author: Paula Rogo

'Blood & Water’ Is Being Called A South African 'Gossip Girl' But It’s Far From It
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'Blood & Water’ Is Being Called A South African 'Gossip Girl' But It’s Far From It

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The Africa List: The Best In Entertainment, Culture and Business

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Prince To Receive All-Star Grammys Tribute Featuring Alicia Keys, John Legend & Usher

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By Paula Rogo · Jan 15, 2020
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Meghan Markle's First Public Appearance After Royal Separation Is To A Vancouver Women's Center

By Paula Rogo · Jan 15, 2020
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Stephen King Criticized For Comments On Oscar Diversity

By Paula Rogo · Jan 15, 2020
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Issa Rae Highlighted The Lack Of Women In This Year’s Oscar Nominees For Best Director: 'Congrats To Those Men'

By Paula Rogo · Jan 14, 2020
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If Oscar-Nominated Actress Cynthia Erivo Wins, She'll Become An EGOT

By Paula Rogo · Jan 14, 2020
Kevin Hart's 'Night School' Is Coming To TV
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Kevin Hart's 'Night School' Is Coming To TV

By Paula Rogo · Jan 13, 2020
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Ava Duvernay's 'When They See Us' Wins Best Limited Series At Critics Choice Awards

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'Atlanta' Will Return With Two New Seasons in 2021

By Paula Rogo · Jan 10, 2020
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Oscars Will Go Without A Host Again

By Paula Rogo · Jan 9, 2020
Lizzo Announced As First-Ever Female Headliner At Bonnaroo: ‘It’s About Damn Time!’
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Lizzo Announced As First-Ever Female Headliner At Bonnaroo: ‘It’s About Damn Time!’

By Paula Rogo · Jan 8, 2020
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'Surviving R. Kelly' Sequel Increases Calls To Sexual Assault Hotline By 40%

By Paula Rogo · Jan 7, 2020
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