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THURSDAY QUICK AND DIRTY: Taylor Swift has released The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. Of course, we have thoughts!!! Ed Sheeran’s shows at Gillette Stadium have been cancelled; The New York Times has released a list of the best shows of the 21st century. Jane Doe has officially recanted her allegations against Jay Z, and then, how Gisele Bundchen apparently ended her marriage to Tom Brady. Thank you so much to Archie’s Footwear for making this episode possible. Feel the difference and shop Archie's footwear online or in selected stores. And shoutout to Up and Up’s Joint Account 2Up, too!…
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