# T R E N D I N G
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REAL-ATIONSHIP GURUS ?
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic amplified people ' s loneliness . The dating game was already rough . Add quarantine to the equation , and you have several lonely people . For years , singles , particularly women , have turned to social media for relationship advice . The dependency and need for validation have somewhat placed these relationship experts or gurus on a high pedestal . Well , one of these experts , Derek Jaxson , fell from the throne of glory . After he was exposed for cheating on his wife . Many women felt betrayed by Derek , who sold the ' I don ' t cheat on my woman ' gospel . In addition , many called him out for benefiting financially from women ' s pain through his books , consultation , and merchandise .
On the other hand , Kevin Samuels is fast becoming the go-to online relationship expert . He ' s the one that rated Saweetie as an adjustable six on Joe Budden ' s podcast . He does come with facts , despite the delivery . The self-assured image consultant cum relationship expert is twice divorced . According to him , his advice is to save relationships , particularly black relationships .
Of course , anyone who is turning to any ' relationship expert ', expects transparency . They want to know that there ' s authenticity-walk the talk . Keeping it 100 though , whatever advice that you seek and receive , take it with a grain of salt .
ROYAL FAMILY AFFAIR
In popular culture , you haven ' t made it until you have an interview with Oprah Winfrey . The media mogul for years has received reverence for those exclusives with entertainment ' s biggest stars . The queen of talk shows had the privilege of sitting down with royalty in an exclusive , and perhaps , explosive interview . Following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ' s exit from Royal duties , many wondered what exactly happened . On March 7th 2021 , the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave Oprah and the world insight . The revelations from the interview left Oprah shocked , and the public divided . All the drama unraveled during the late Duke of Edinburgh , Prince Phillip ' s illness . In our opinion , all families face relationship difficulties . It ' s how family affairs are handled that makes the difference .
AWARDS SEASON
The 2021 awards season met with postponements and livestreams . In terms of diversity and inclusion , this year ' s Oscars definitely tried to ensure ' fair ' wins . The Grammy awards saw Blue Ivy Carter become the second youngest Grammy award winner in history . Several black films and actors have enjoyed several wins , including the late Chadwick Boseman receiving an honour . Elsewhere , it ' s ' new school ' season , complete with nominations and wins .
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