THIS WEEK

 Beyonce Turns Heads In Hot Racing Gear With Jay Z At F1 Grand Prix Event In Las Vegas.. Beyoncé proved you don’t have to drive a car to be in the race, arriving at F1 Grand Prix in a jaw-dropping full racing uniform.  

In footage circulating on social media, the “Lemonade” singer rocked a plunging white leather zip-up bodysuit with black and red details while arriving arm in arm with husband Jay-Z on Saturday.

The uniform sported a dazzling gold crystal Louis Vuitton logo at the bust line, which was unzipped, while cameras captured her grand entrance at the event. Queen Bey was even spotted sitting inside a race car. Jay-Z wore an all-black monochromatic ensemble consisting of slacks and a black shirt layered with a leather collarless jacket.

‘RHOA’ Alum Kandi Burruss And Todd Tucker Are Divorcing After 11 Years Of Marriag“Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have split after 11 years of marriag “After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce,”

Burress announced this week  “This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect,” the reality star told People in a statement. 

She added that her “new chapter” will include pouring herself in her work, family and personal growths. “I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years, and I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family,” she said.  Fans began speculating that the couple had called it quits earlier this week when she removed Tucker’s last name from her Instagram handle.

Nicki MinaJ Takes Strong Stance For The Republican Party. The Beez In The Trap rapper has shocked the Internet recently after she has outwardly declared her support for President Donald Trump and the Republicans. And this week, Nicki Minaj was invited to speak at the United Nations by Republican Mike Waltz, who was appointed by Trump in September this year as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

In a panel moderated by Fox News host Harris Faulkner, Nicki, 42, spoke out about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria after Trump branded it a “genocide.”  Before delivering a strong message to anyone who has been critical of her recent support of the Trump administration, she insisted, “I want to make it clear once again this isn’t about taking sides it’s about taking a stand.” 51-year-old Waltz meanwhile went so far as to declare himself a “Barb” after he was left heartened by Nicki’s support. And it appears the feeling is mutual, after Nicki took to her X page on Saturday to throw her support behind the Republican politician.

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Single Sketches

Forgettable Encounters…

Kiana: “I was on a first date with a guy who insisted on going to the matinee showing of a movie because it was cheaper and refused to buy anything from the concession stand in the theater because it was “too expensive.  He complained about my purchase of the “over-priced” popcorn but kept grabbing handfuls.  Once we were seated in the theater, he kept answering his phone and talking loud to the caller.  After the third call, I excused myself to go to the ladies’ room and went home.  I stopped answering his calls.”    MORE

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The Dating Chronicles

Beneath The Surface

Dori waited anxiously as she stared at the clock.  She had called her boyfriend Steve’s phone and gotten no response.  Anger and confusion pounded in her head as she redialed his number for the seventh time.  As the phone rang, she hungrily anticipated the sensual hello that always succeeded in giving her goosebumps, but there was no answer.  The clock sounded the nine o’clock hour with its usual chimes and her anger dissolved slowly into tears. Today was his birthday and it was obvious he had chosen to be without her. As she lay across the bed in the dark, she thought of their five months together.    MORE

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Single Scenarios

Thoughts & Things

Lisa:  “Many women are sharing their men whether the guy is open about it or not.  I have been in a triangle relationship for two years, and I know the other woman well.  We respect each other and have accepted each other’s presence. Marriage is not on our agenda, but having male companionship from time to time is.”  MORE

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SingleScenes

by Sarah Smart

Q   I’m getting married next month, and my fiancé`wants to invite his ex-wife to the ceremony because their children will be there.  I say no because I think he should leave the past, in the past, and I don’t wish to be reminded of all the drama I went through with her when he and I were dating.  The children are threatening not to come if their mother can’t attend. What do you think?  Everyone is accusing me of being petty.    MORE

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Getting Over

The Heartbreak

by Jan Pitts

Two years ago, a close friend’s “fiancé” left her to stand at the altar alone in a packed church and eloped with an ex-girlfriend.  She spent exactly two weeks getting over the devastating hurt.  She gathered herself up, took her “honeymoon” cruise alone to Europe, and came back a new woman, emotionally and spiritually.  The following year, she met the real man of her dreams, eloped, and is now living happily ever after.  She credits the following letter, which her mother slipped inside her suitcase, to help her find her way out of the darkness of her pain.  MORE

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What’s The Most Exciting

Thing You’ve Done

This Year?

by Keira Sinclair

Myra M: “I took jet skiing lessons and got engaged to my instructor four weeks later.” Colin K: “I got off drugs, turned my life around, and began spending my spare time getting high off teaching seniors, who had never learned to read….how to read.”  April W: “I got engaged to a guy who had broken my heart when I was a freshman in college years ago.  I never stopped loving him, and when he came back into my life this summer, I was thrilled.  His re-appearance coincided with a severe bout of loneliness and I was easily taken in.  But when I saw that he wasn’t sincere, and was still the jerk he used to be, I dropped him.  I was so proud of myself because I had never exhibited that kind of strength before.”   MORE

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From Friends

To Lovers

by Jan Pitts

Tom & Barbara

Tom and Barbara had been close friends since high school, and Barbara had always had a secret crush on him.  However, she disguised her feelings as platonic and they went all the way thru college as best buddies.  He would tell her about other girls, and she would pretend to listen, but deep down she kept her real feelings a secret.    MORE

 

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