Romance in Colour

We are still talking about the Royal Mess this week! But first, in Hot Topics in Romance, we talk Grammys, Jlo/Arod Breakup  Cardi B pregnancy rumors, Anita Baker and her Masters, Lenya Bloom in SI, and Bachelor drama. We talk Royal Fall out from Piers Morgan to Sharon Osborne, all feleing the heat of the Megan/Harry/Oprah interview. In Watching Romance, I talk TD Jakes Seven Deadly Sins movie, coming to Lifetime in April. In Reading Romance, we give love to a workplace romance, Survivalist Boot Camp by Ruthie Lenor.  In Listening Romance, we show love to new soul sensation Giveon and "Like I Want You".

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This week, we talk all things royalty. First, in Hot Topics in Romance we discuss the queen of shock radio, Wendy Williams and finding new love after divorce along with Too Short going to bat for Lori Harvey. In out Main Topic this week, we talk the explosive Oprah Interview with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, the shocking (to some) allegations, and the reason they wanted to take a step down from the royal family. We also discuss our enjoyment of Coming 2 America, the sequel to the classic Coming To America. (But where was Patrice, yo??) And finally, in Watching Romance, we talk Jill Marie Jones in Delilah on OWN TV.  In Reading Romance, Tati recommends the new book from Talia Hibbert (Act your age, Eve Brown), and a fairytale (how appropriate) retelling anthology by Bolu Babalola, Love in Color. In Listening Romance, Tati and Yakini are both jamming to Silk Sonic's Leave the Door Open.

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This Week, Tati and Yaki review the TV One movie, Don't Waste Your Pretty, based on the book of the same name by Demetria Lucas. In Hot Topics in Romance, Yakini about celebrity marriages, Prison Baes, and possible power-couple babies. In Watching Romance, we talk about The United States vs. Billie Holiday (HULU) and the upcoming Coming 2 America (Amazon Prime). In Reading Romance, Tatianna recommends the hot fake-dating LGBT romance Learned Reactions by Jayce Ellis. In Listening Romance, Tatianna digs into her 80s crate and pulls out some classic Anita Baker.

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In this week's episode, Yaki and Tati talk about trying to find love in unconventional ways and dating during the pandemic. What does it look like and where are folks "going" to meet people if they aren't "going out"? In Hot Topics in Romance, we roast Boosie, gasp at the RHOA,  and love on Megan and Harry. In Watching Romance, we look forward to the film adapatation of the book Don't Waste Your Pretty by Demetria Lucas (TV One-Feb 28) and Tati stans Tone Bell for 10 minutes  (LMAO) as she praises the upcoming United States VS Billie Holiday starring Andra Day (directed by Lee Daniels) coming Feb 26th. In Reading Romance, Tati gives a surprising review of the historial erotic romance, One Breath Away by Michal Scott. And in our new segement, Listening Romance, Tati talks about the beauty and sadness of Jealous by Labrinth. 

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It is our last entry into our Toxic TV Couples series, and this week we examine The Best Man movie franchise. Are Mia and Lance really goals? What about Harper and Robyn? We take a deep dive and get to the nitty-gritty of these movie couples. 

In the Hot Topics in Romance, Yakini dishes on Dr Dre dating Apryl Jones, Romany Malco being a first time dad at 52, and the hypocrisy of B Simone and her manifesting love.

In Watching Romance, Yaki and Tati talk about all the movies they watched over V-Day weekend, including an unexpected hit thriller, Death Saved my Life with Megan Goode (Lifetime).  

In Reading Romance, Tatianna wants everyone to feel good and believe in love again, and recommends the YA romance, The Meet-Cute Project with Rhiannon Richardson.

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Live from Instagram, Yaki and Tati host a Galentine's Day Special with all their followers and friends!! We talk about all the ways that our girlfriends are special to us and how sisterhood can often be the best type of romance!

 In this week's episode, we break down what we talked about last week. In Hot Romance Topics, we cover the controversy with TI and Tiny, Karrueche's break up w/ Victor Cruz, Ochocinco and his Baby Mama "picker".  

In this week's Watching Romance, we give a review of Malcolm and Marie (Netflix) with Zendaya and John David Washington. (It's not for V-day, that is for sure). We also preview the great movies coming out for Valentines such as To All The Boys: Always and Forever (Netflix), Bollywood meets Nollywood in Namaste Wahala (Netflix), and we get an update on Emma with Playing Cupid (Hallmark). Megan Goode is also in a thriller this weekend on Lifetime (Death Saved my Life), and we talk Oscar buzz with Judas and the Black Messiah (HBO Max)

In Reading Romance, Tati gives some steamy pics this week. Her top pic is Jackson by Laquette. (If you love cowboys, ranches and sex... this is for you!) and The Way You Love Me by Elle Wright.

Shout out to Galentines Day companies that we love:

Stacie Refield's You Glow Girl Candle Co (on IG: @YouGlowGirlCandleCo)

Kara's delicious treats at PYT Cocktails (ON IG @PYTCocktails)

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This week, Yakini and Tati continue their 4 week series on the podcast, Toxic TV Couples, where we examine the toxic relationship between some of our favorite on screen television (and movie) couples. This week, Yaki and Tatianna examine relationships of some couples of The Cosby Show. Were Elvin and Sandra really couples? What about Martin and Denise? Were they relationship goals? Note: We are definitely separating The Cosby Show from Bill Cosby.

In Hot Topic in Romance, all the talk this week is Trey Songz and his massive.... ego that leaked onto the internet. Can Chloe Bailey of Chloe xHalle/ Grownish fame get to be well.... grownish? Should Wendy Williams have kissed and told about Method Man and their one-night stand?

In Watching Romance, Tati and Yaki review the Wendy Williams Movie and Documentary from Lifetime. We discuss Zendaya and John David Washington staring in Malcolm and Marie this Friday (2/5) and our excitement over the Bollywood/Nollywood mash up Namaste Walhala (2/14) coming to Netflix.

In Reading Romance, Tatianna recommends the following reads: Makeup/Break Up by Lily Menon and a YA romance featuring a plus-sized heroine called Love is Revolution by Renee Watson

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This week, Yakini and Tati continue their 4 week series on the podcast, Toxic TV Couples, where we examine the toxic relationship between some of our favorite on screen television (and movie) couples. This week, Yaki and Tatianna examine the toxic yet hilarious relationship of Martin Payne and Gina Waters (Martin Lawrence/Tisha Campbell) from The Martin Show. Were they relationship goals ? And given the disintegration of the show toward the end, can we still hold the show up in the same light?

In Watching Romance, Tati and Yaki talk with excitement about Bridgerton season 2, Brooks Darnell and Winter Getaway (Hallmark), and Tati's new obsession, Miss Scarlet and The Duke. Tati highlights a gorgeous Taiwanese story called Your Name Engraved Herein, an Lgbt focused story set against revolution in China. 

In Reading Romance, Tatianna recommends the following reads:

Hunger by Irmengarde Lubido (TW: Rape, Incest, Bondage, Lack of Consent)

The Love Bet by GL Tomas

Won't Go Home Without You by Cheris Hodges

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This week, Yakini and Tati tackle the tough issues. The Inauguration. Climate Change. And who is the most toxic of toxic fictional TV Couples? (LOL). In a 4 week series on the podcast, we examine the toxic relationship between Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert on A Different World, a show that shaped a generation of Black kids and future HBCU grads (like our beloved VP Kamala Harris!)  In HOT TOPICS, Yakini talks about Nick Cannon being back on his fuck boy shit, Wendy Williams Family Feud, and Issa Rae ending Insecure after 5 seasons. . In watching Romance, we about One Night in Miami, the directorial debut of Regina King (Amazon Prime),  A new Hallmark movie featuring Brooks Darnell, and the highly anticipated Don't Waste your Pretty (debuting Feb 28 on TV One) based on the book by Demetria Lucas.  In Reading Romance , Tati gives props to:

The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert

Lucy Eden's Collection of Novellas; Bear with Me, Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend and Resolutions.

A Low-country Bride by Preslaysa Williams

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Our Holiday Superbowl of Movies is almost at an end. Tati and Yaki review the best movies of the holiday season and crown their very own king and queen of Christmas, respectively. Yaki sings the praises of Kyla Pratt and Michael Xavier while Tati also praises another Canadian, Nathan Witte along with Holly Robinson Peete. 

In Hot Topics: THe girls gab over the RHOP and RHOA madness. Tati is angry with her friends for making her watch Ready for Love on OWN but she can't stop watching. And both Yaki and Tati celebrate the engagement of one of their favorite Queen of Christmas, Keshia Knight Pulliam. 

In Watching Romance, we look forward to the final premieres for Xmas movies of the season. In Reading Romance, Tati gives a glowing review to the DipSea App. and Luster by Raven Leilani and The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang.

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