@ovomegann wearing my bracelet you gave me luv. Thank you! Prayers ? for you every night. A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Mar 25, 2016 at 12:28am PDT New York, United States | AFP | Drake, who has become one of the most successful rappers of the moment even …
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By Nathan Kiwere One of the greatest paradoxes that set art apart from all other disciplines is the lack of a universal definition of beauty. After all, art and beauty have for long been perceived as inextricably intertwined. But that could be a delusion; that the purpose of art is …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | A landmark two-hour documentary about Queen Elizabeth II turning 90 will be screened over the Easter holidays in Britain, Buckingham Palace said Saturday. Featuring interviews with members of the royal family, politicians, entertainers and sports stars, “Our Queen At Ninety” will be broadcast on …
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