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This Young Adult Author Has Been Exposed for Online Harassment of Authors of Color
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Nick Jonas Is Leaving 'The Voice' Again — Who Will Replace Him?
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What Happened? Kelly Clarkson Files for Divorce After 7 Years of Marriage
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YouTuber Rachel Ballinger Came Out as Gay Months After Her Breakup with Matt
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Beyoncé Dancers Are an Integral Part of Her Beyhive
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Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau Are Having the Most YouTuber Wedding Ever
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Tana Mongeau Has No Shame About Going Under the Knife
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There Is a Really Good Reason 'The Simpsons' Is on Disney+
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'Jersey Shore' Star Vinny Guadagnino's "Tense" Blinking Explained
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Social Media Users Explain How “Super Straight” Is Transphobia, Not a Sexuality
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