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I know some cool 20-somethings, but one of the most badass human beings I know is only 16. If you don’t already know Queen Bey’s protégé, Sophie Beem, you’ll be glad I introduced you before she blows up.

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“And now whatever way our stories end,
I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend.”

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This is epic.

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Mildly perturbed that I used to sing this in elementary school after dissecting the lyrics, but hey, now it’s perfectly acceptable to ask someone to rub me the right way.

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I’m going to go out on a limb here and propose that the producers pick which contestant will be the most interesting, and deem them the winners long before the contestants even know what songs they’re going to perform.

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I stare at my reflection; at a girl who, sometimes, doubts her potential. I’m sure I know the song.

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Jesus saves.

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Here’s a secret: Auditioning is always a little scary.