Tell your 2012 plans. But beware: once you write them here they will be forever emblazoned on the interwebs.

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A swirling love triangle…

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Yes; I know you love him. I do too. And yes; I know he loves the sisters. But I just have to call foul on DeNiro’s latest news: At 68 years old and more than qualified for AARP, he and his wife, Grace Hightower have welcomed a seven-pound baby girl via surrogate.

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Not to get all mushy and gushy but…I love you guys. I’ve never felt so connected to folks I’d have a hard time recognizing on the street; but here, we’re family. This year is just the beginning though, so buckle up. Next year I plan to make this spot Huffington Post Jr., minus the slave labor and limousine liberal hypocrisy.

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Paula Patton’s star has been steadily rising over the years, and honestly, I didn’t know what in tarnation nationality she was when she co-starred with Denzel Washington in Dejua Vu, but since then, she’s been a cast as black-ish in movies like Just Wright and Jumping The Broom. Now she plays opposite Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and I must gush a little bit, because, well, she’s at least 1/2 my sister.

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Take a look at what my hair looked like two years ago–12 inches more to waist length!

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I can not for the life of me, figure out how I got so lucky/blessed/gifted with such an amazingly supportive group, so open to share wisdom, experience and yes, even heartbreak, with each other.

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Gotta love Jamine Tirado, a BB&W lurker who paid attention when we were discussing international travel, because she jumped on a plane to Italy, landed a gig teaching English to a bunch of ANTONIOS, and connected with former Hottie of the Week, Nicholas Russo.

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Enter if you dare.

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Look who is conspicuously ABSENT from this issue. Ladies, take a GOOD look. No National Organization of Women. No Jesse. No Al. No NAACP.

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Interested in going on a talk show and a free, all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles? Hit me up at info@beyondblackwhite.com

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Sorry Brenda, I’m putting you on blast.

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Get off the online sites and meet some real-life folks!

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Awesome, sexy lip butter glaze for more than half the price you’d pay at Sephora, all for a good cause.

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Dad worries for his daughter, who will attend a historically black college after living a sheltered life in the Midwest.

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Something life-changing happened to me on September 11.

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Well, dang. Kristina found an INGENIOUS way to get better birthday presents. She got married eight years ago on her birthday, which is today.

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