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Rebecca Minkoff is no stranger to those of us who love fashion and female founders. After her designs first trickled onto the scene in 2001, she's continued to grow her fashion line into what we know today. Now, she's taking her talents in a new direction as the newest cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City, according to Deadline. And if that news wasn't enough, Page Sixreported that Rebecca's literally already filming for Season 15 as we speak! While it's allegedly unclear how she'll fully fit into the cast, I certainly can't wait to see how she adds to the dynamic of the group in general! In the meantime, here are 5 things you should know about this fabulous founder!

Who is Rebecca Minkoff?

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Rebecca Minkoff is a New York fashion designer, with a brand named after her. Rebecca Minkoff (the brand) has a cool, edgy look about it, featuring pieces like handbags, accessories, and clothes. Outside of her extensive, impressive career in fashion, she's also looking to build up other women in their respective industries through the Female Founder Collective. The Collective is intended to create a network of women-owned businesses to support each other, as well as offer financial investments.

Who is Rebecca Minkoff's husband?

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Rebecca Minkoff married Gavin Bellour in 2009. According to Glamour, the pair met through a mutual friend and the rest was history. In that same article, Glamour detailed their gorgeous Tuscan wedding where she wore Dolce & Gabbana and Jimmy Choo — no surprise, coming from a fashion legend!

Does Rebecca Minkoff have kids?

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Rebecca Minkoff and Gavin Bellour have four children together! Their names are Leonardo Scout (1), Nico (5), Bowie (9), and Luca (12). After the birth of Leonardo last year, Rebecca told PEOPLE, "I just think that from my past three, you know, it's falling in love again. It's always a beautiful thing, that time falling in love with your children."

How many stores does Rebecca Minkoff have?

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Rebecca Minkoff stores are in 12 cities worldwide, including:

  • Nanjing
  • Shanghai
  • Harbin
  • Bangkok
  • Seoul
  • Venice
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapour
  • Incheon
  • Dubai
  • Los Angel

Is Rebecca Minkoff considered a luxury brand?

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Rebecca Minkoff is a luxury brand that sells handbags, clothing, shoes, accessories, fragrances, and even home goods. The brand exudes It Girl energy, with lots of leather, metallic accents, and chic silhouettes.

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Edie Crossbody With Celestial Studs

I've coveted this bag for a whiiiiiiile now. I'm a big astrology girly, and this just fits right into my whole entire vibe. The only thing that could make it better would be if the stars had my Sagittarius constellation on there!

Megan Tote

Black tote bags are the backbone of the bag ecosystem. They hold a ton and look chic doing it! I mean, just look at this Rebecca Minkoff bag — I could totally take this from the office to the bar without batting an eye!

Darren Medium Feed

A brown bag is always necessary, and this Rebecca Minkoff option is the perfect mix of simple with a dash of flair! I love the stud embellishments on the side paired with the two-string tassel up front.

West Bootie

Western wear is ever on the rise, especially post-Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter. Add this super cute pair of booties to your cowboy boots collection ASAP!

Megan Pump

The red trend continues with these chunky pumps from Rebecca Minkoff. Some girlies even speculate that burgundy is the new frontier for the trend, so these are more than on-trend — they're ahead of the curve!

Perry Double Layer Mini Dress

Mini dresses are always the moment. Bare your legs in this beauty for spring and summer, or pair it with some red tights when the weather turns. Either way, you're sure to turn heads!

Stevie Leather Oversized Moto Jacket

An oversized leather moto jacket is always the move, trust me. This jacket from Rebecca Minkoff gives off that easy, Cool Girl, thrifted look without having to sift through so many stores for the perfect look. So obsessed!

Celestial Charm Necklace

Charm necklaces are so in right now, and this one is at the top of my wish list! While the lightning bolts are vaguely reminiscent of Tom Sandoval, the rest of the celestial elements are so my astro-loving speed!

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's relationship has captivated us throughout the years. Their story has love, family, loss, and of course, royalty. But how did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex come to be the powerful, independent couple they are today? Here's everything we know about the pair's relationship timeline, starting from the first time they met!

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July 2016: Meghan and Harry meet

After initially meeting on Instagram (a classic plot point for 21st century relationships), Meghan and Harry met for a first date in London.

“I was scrolling through my feed and someone who was a friend had this video of the two of them [and Meghan], it was like a Snapchat,” Harry said of is digital introduction to Meghan in the Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries. He remembers asking himself, "Who is that?"

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November 2016: Meghan and Harry reveal they are officially dating

It was an official statement from Kensington Palace that confirmed Meghan and Harry's relationship.

At the time, Meghan faced mass amounts of sexist and racist backlash through the media for her association with the royal family. Kensington Palace denounced the hate in a statement:

“Some of this has been very public — the smear on the front page of a national newspaper; the racial undertones of comment pieces; and the outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and Web article comments,” the statement read. “Some of it has been hidden from the public — the nightly legal battles to keep defamatory stories out of papers; her mother having to struggle past photographers in order to get to her front door; the attempts of reporters and photographers to gain illegal entry to her home and the calls to police that followed; the substantial bribes offered by papers to her ex-boyfriends; the bombardment of nearly every friend, coworker, and loved one in her life.”

Despite the hate, Meghan and Harry persevered as a couple.

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September 2017: Meghan shines a light on her relationship with Harry

Meghan revealed even more information about her connection with Harry in a Vanity Faircover story in September 2017.

“We’re a couple. We’re in love,” she told Vanity Fair. “I’m sure there will be a time when we have to come forward and present ourselves, and have stories to tell, but I hope what people will understand is that this is our time. This is for us. It’s part of what makes it so special, that it’s just ours. But we’re happy. Personally, I love a great love story.”

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November 2017: Meghan and Harry are engaged

Meghan officially moved to London in the fall of 2017 and the couple announced their engagement not long after.

Harry proposed to Meghan at Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace with a ring made from two of Princess Diana's diamonds, and she said "yes" on the spot!

An official statement from the palace detailed their engagement further:

“His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle,” it read. “His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle became engaged in London earlier this month. Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms. Markle's parents.”

Meghan recalled the moment Harry proposed on the Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries:

“He’s down on one knee and I was like, ‘Yes!’ I was so joyful and excited. I was like, ‘Ah we’re doing this."

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May 2018: Meghan and Harry’s wedding

Meghan and Harry got married at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. They admitted a few years later that they had actually exchanged vows three days before they walked down the aisle, for the sake of privacy.

“No one knows that,” Meghan said in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. “We called the archbishop and just said, look, this thing, this spectacle is for the world, but we want our union between us, so the vows that we have framed in our room are just the two of us in our backyard with the archbishop of Canterbury.”

Millions of people tuned in for their televised wedding ceremony on May 19, 2018.

October 2018: Meghan announced her first pregnancy

On October 15, 2018, Kensington Palace released a statement informing the public that Meghan and Harry were expecting their first child the following spring.

The news broke while Meghan and Harry were on a 16-day royal tour through Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand. The pair returned home and settled in at Windsor Castle's Frogmore Cottage to start prepping for the baby.

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May 2019: Meghan and Harry welcome their first child

The couple welcomed their first son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, on May 6, 2019."We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz," an Instagram post from @sussexroyal read. "The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives."

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January 2020: The couple steps back from their roles in the royal family

After "many months" of deliberation, Meghan and Harry had decided to "transition" from the royal family in early 2020.

In an official statement, they shared their plans to step back as ‘senior’ members of the royal family, become financially independent from Her Majesty, and split time between the United States and United Kingdom.

"This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity," the statement read. "We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties."

They moved to the U.S. a couple months later, staying in Montecito, California until they bought a home in Santa Barbara in the summer of 2020.

November 2020: Meghan announced she had a miscarriage with her second child

Meghan admitted she experienced a miscarriage with her second pregnancy, writing in a vulnerable New York Times op-ed essay that the loss of her second pregnancy with Prince Harry felt like “an almost unbearable grief.”

“I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second,” Meghan wrote. “Hours later, I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband’s hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears. Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we’d heal.”

March 2021: Interview with Oprah

The couple sat down for a very candidinterview with Oprah in March 2021, coming clean on multiple topics that had arose since living in the public eye. From Meghan’s mental health to the dynamic of the royal family – including the racism Meghan had experienced since becoming a member – they spoke honestly.

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June 2021: Meghan and Harry welcome their daughter, Lilibet

The pair publicly announced their second pregnancy in February 2021, welcoming their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor, a few months later.

Lilibet was born on June 4, 2021 in Santa Barbara, California.

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June 2022: Meghan and Harry attend the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Meghan and Harry headed to Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking their first joint appearance in the U.K. in over two years at that point.

The two weren’t publicly mingling with other senior royalty in attendance, though they reportedly introduced Lilibet to the Queen in private during their trip.

"They aren't part of the [working] royal family anymore, and that's a decision they have taken — but maybe [the public] hasn't quite accepted that yet," a source close to the couple told Peoplein 2022. "Yes, they were low-key. They paid their respects and went home."

September 2022: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Meghan and Harry were called to Windsor Castle on September 8, 2022, shortly after Queen Elizabeth II passed away at age 96.

They briefly reunited with Kate Middleton and Prince William to support the royal family amid the news. According to Kensington Palace, the rare meeting was actually William's idea, with a source noting that it "was an important show of unity at an incredibly difficult time for the family."

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December 2022: The Harry & Meghan docuseries drops

The first volume Meghan & Harry Netflix docuseries hit screens on December 8, 2022. The pair addressed their full love story, their new family, and dived deeper on their reasons for distancing from the royal family in the three-part series.

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March 2023: Meghan and Harry were told to leave their royal residence in the U.K.

Meghan and Harry were asked to “vacate” Frogmore Cottage in the spring of 2023.

"We can confirm The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage," a spokesperson for the couple's Archewell Foundation told People.

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January 2024: The truth comes to light about Queen Elizabeth’s blessing for Meghan and Harry’s daughter’s name

An inside source disputed the claim that the late Queen Elizabeth had not given Meghan and Harry her blessing to name their daughter after her known nickname, Lilibet.

“Meghan and Harry 100 percent got permission from the queen to use the name Lilibet,” the insider said. “The report is not true. [Harry and Meghan] don’t know where this is coming from...They’re shocked that this is coming now; it seems out of nowhere and out of left field. They just feel like it’s more of the same spear campaign that continues against them.”

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March 2024: Meghan and Harry were in Austin, Texas for SXSW

Meghan was slated to speak on a South by Southwest panel for International Women’s Day 2024, so she and Harry traveled to Austin, Texas.

While they were in Austin, the couple had a date night at Soho House Austin.

“They were happy and in great spirits,” an eyewitness told People. “Harry was very animated throughout the dinner. They were super low key and seemed happy to be around the upbeat vibes at the lively venue.”

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Aside from being at the top of their careers, Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the most popular celebrity couples in the world. They caused a stir due to their age gap when they first started dating, but people have since gotten used to seeing the pair together. From the looks of it, they seem to make a pretty good team. They’ve experienced a few relationship woes, but ultimately their ability to remember their love for each other is what's kept them going.

Let's take trip down memory lane to relive key moments in Beyoncé and Jay-Z's relationship!

A Full Relationship Timeline For Beyoncé And Jay-Z

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1997 — 2000

Fans of Destiny’s Child remember that Beyoncé was still a teen when it was rumored she was dating Jay-Z. NBC reported that the singer touched on their relationship during her interview with Seventeen Magazine in 2008. She told the publication, “I was 18 when we first met, 19 when we first started dating,” but she was just enjoying their blossoming relationship without thinking about a long-term commitment.

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November 2001

Despite the fact Beyoncé and Jay-Z appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair’s issue dedicated to music in 2001, Jay-Z later told Vanity Fair they were still figuring each other out. “Well, you know, you’ve got to try first. You got to dazzle…wine and dine, he said when asked if he had to work hard to pique her interest in him.

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October 2002

Almost a year later is when the two collaborated on a song together. Beyoncé sang the hook on Jay-Z’s song “03 Bonnie and Clyde” which has the lyrics “All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend” in the first part of the chorus. It was a catchy song that reimagined the original Bonnie and Clyde’s story in an urban way.

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May 2003

The couple collaborated on another song for Beyoncé’s first album Dangerously in Love. Hailed as one of the songs that propelled her into solo stardom, “Crazy in Love” seemed to become Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s second official relationship anthem. That may not have been their intention, but we’re willing to say otherwise.

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November 2003

When Jay-Z released The Black Album towards the end of 2003, another one of his songs — “Public Service Announcement” — alluded to his relationship with Beyoncé. At one point he raps, “I got the hottest chick in the game wearin’ my chain.”

August 2004

Now the moment we’ve been waiting for! In 2004, Beyoncé and Jay-Z appeared on the red carpet for the first time at the VMA Awards. Their style was reflective of the early 2000s — bodacious glam.

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September 2006

In 2006 Beyoncé released her second studio album B’Day that she shared with the public on her actual birthday. Keeping up with their musical collaborations, her and Jay-Z collaborated on her songs “Deja Vu” and “Upgrade U.”

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April 2008

Due to the couple’s private nature, Beyoncé and Jay-Z never really announced their engagement to the world. The public didn’t even know they were getting married until People shared more news about their intimate wedding.

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January 2009

When former President Barack Obama was inaugurated the first time, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were among the guests who were in attendance. The singer also performed during Obama's swearing in and as he danced with his wife Michelle Obama. She sang "America the Beautiful" and Etta James' "At Last."

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August 2011 — January 2012

A few years later, Beyoncé took the VMA’s by storm in 2011 when she gave the performance of a lifetime. She bared her soul while singing her song “Love on Top” and then literally dropped her mic, opened her sequin blazer, and rubbed her cute baby bump. It was the mic drop heard around the world!

Towards the beginning of 2012, Beyoncé and Jay-Z happily welcomed their first born daughter Blue Ivy.

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January 2013

Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended former President Barack Obama's second inauguration at the beginning of 2013 where the singer performed a special version of "The Star Spangled Banner."

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2013

Beyoncé opened up to Oprah that she suffered a miscarriage before giving birth to her and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy. Our hearts broke for her because losing a child is never easy.

It’s also never easy to deal with speculations that your partner is cheating which is exactly what began happening more frequently throughout the year.

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May 2014

However, the couple never addressed a portion of the rumors and seemed to move on, making an appearance at the Met Gala in 2014. All seemed well until TMZ got their hands on a video that shows Beyoncé’s sister Solange launching a full attack on Jay-Z while all of them were in an elevator. It caused such an uproar in the media that they decided to address it via a collective statement to The Associated Press.

A portion of the statement obtained by Variety states, “Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred…They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.”

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August 2014

The couple continued moving forward and were seen at the MTV VMA's a few months after the Met Gala afterparty incident. Jay-Z and their daughter Blue Ivy happily presented Beyoncé with the Video Vanguard Award as the singer fought back happy tears.

On Aug. 24, JAY-Z and Blue Ivy take the stage at the MTV VMAs in L.A. to present Beyoncé with her Video Vanguard Award.

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May 2015

Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended the Met Gala again, but things seemingly went well for the couple this time. They didn't address the elevator incident that happened the prior year and we don't blame them!

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February 2017

Despite speculations that the couple were getting divorced, they managed to move forward. In 2017 Beyoncé announced that she was pregnant with twins this time and people on Instagram could barely contain their excitement. To date, her pregnancy announcement picture has over 10 million views. She gave birth a few months later and shared a gorgeous pic of her holding her twin babies in another Instagram picture. That pic garnered more than 9 million views which is not a small number by any means.

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November 2017

Later that year, Jay-Z decided to be honest about his infidelity during an interview for the NYT. He said, “You know, most people walk away, and like divorce rate is like 50 percent or something ‘cause most people can’t see themselves. The hardest thing is seeing pain on someone’s face that you caused, and then you have to deal with yourself.” He credits therapy for helping him start doing the work to become a better person.

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June 2018

After years of collaborating on songs together, Beyoncé and Jay-Z released their first joint album called Everything is Love. It features songs like “APESH-T” and “NICE (Featuring Pharrell).” They later won a Grammy for the monumental album.

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March 2019

Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended the NACCP Awards where they were honored with the entertainer of the year and president's award trophies. They looked lovingly at each other as they posed on the red carpet which seemed to signal their recommitment to being a unified couple.

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March 2021

It was revealed that Beyoncé has won the most Grammy awards as a woman in 2021. She and Blue Ivy won Grammy nods for the singer's video for "Brown Skin Girl," her song "Black Parade," and her feature on rapper Megan The Stallion "Savage Remix." People reported that she'd won 28 Grammys over the course of her career by this time.

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October 2023

While reflecting about Blue Ivy being a part of Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, Jay-Z had nothing but glowing remarks for his eldest daughter. He appeared on CBS Mornings with Gayle King to share his thoughts. "...since she was born she's been in, like, scrutiny...everyone having an opinion of...how she keeps her hair. So for her, to be on that stage and reclaim her power, and the song is called 'My Power' ... you can't write a better script," he said.

As for what he thought about the Renaissance Tour overall? "...this one to me felt like the most complete."

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February 2024

And when Jay-Z received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammy's earlier this year, he made sure the world knew how much he supports his wife. He didn't mention Beyoncé by name, but it was clear who he was talking about when he said, "But, you know, some things — I don't want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year. So even by your own metrics, that doesn't work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won album of the year. That doesn't work."

The cameras panned over to Beyonce who wore black shades and a cowboy hat which feel like a nod to her current album Cowboy Carter.

Since then, the couple has been supportive of each other and continue to thrive despite how hard relationships can be. We can't wait to see how they continue showing up for each other and their family!

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Taylor Swift loves to reference the past in her songs. Every new album adds another layer to a whole web of lore (as the kids say), and The Tortured Poets Department is no different! There are enough pop culture references to to keep you glued to Google for the whole weekend, which is why I read every single lyric to decode each movie and literary reference so you don't have to! Keep reading for the full scoop from our fearless leader: The Chairman of the Department ;).

Literary References In The Tortured Poets Department

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Down Bad — "Did You Take All My Old Clothes, Just To Leave Me Here, Naked And Alone"

While "Down Bad" feels like a reference to aliens, it's also reminding us of the story of Adam and Eve, who were left naked in the Garden of Eden after eating the Fruit of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The "experiments" Taylor Swift references in the first verse (plus the "Fortnight" music video) are also giving Mary Shelley/Frankenstein!

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So Long, London — "You Left Me At The House By The Heath"

Hampstead Heath is a beautiful area of London that reportedly inspired C.S. Lewis to write The Chronicles of Narnia in the late 30s and early 40s. As Narnia's self-proclaimed biggest fan, I'm totally claiming this indirect literary reference, especially since the Pevensies have to stay at the Professor's house when they're evacuated from London.

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I Hate It Here — "I Hate It Here So I Will Go To Secret Gardens In My Mind People Need A Key To Get To"

This Taylor Swift song is all about wishing she was somewhere else during an early period of her life, and referencing The Secret Garden makes total sense. In the book, lead character Mary has to access the Secret Garden to discover the hope, joy, and healing she's lost.

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thanK you aIMee — "I Pushed Each Boulder Up The Hill"

This seems to be another Greek mythology reference, this time to Sisyphus. He was forced by the gods to roll a boulder up a hill — and then do it again when it rolled back down. Considering this song seems to reference Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and the drama that led to Reputation, it feels like a reference to the feud that rears its head over and over again.

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Cassandra — "So They Killed Cassandra First Cause She Feared The Worst And Tried To Tell The Town"

In Greek mythology, Cassandra (whose name means "she who entangles men," FYI) was a beautiful woman, and princess of Troy. The god Apollo falls in love with her, and gives her the power of prophecy — that is, until she rejects him and he turns the gift into a curse where no one believes her anymore.

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The Bolter — "She Fell Through The Ice, Then Came Out Alive"

This is another indirect literary reference I'm claiming that totally reminds me of Amy March from Little Women. Amy falls through the ice when the March sisters are all children living in Massachusetts. Fans have historically hated her character, which is tied to the "A curious child, ever reviled // By everyone except her own father" lyric.

Movie References In Taylor Swift's New Album

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My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys — "I Felt More When We Played Pretend Than With All The Kens"

The internet has claimed Taylor Swift as the real-world version of Barbie, and after last year's blockbuster hit (and Taylor referencing Ken in "Hits Different") we get another nod to our favorite doll. Plus, this song reminds me of Syd from Toy Story destroying his toys, and "he was my best friend down at the sandlot" got me thinking about The Sandlot. So many movie references, so little time!

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Guilty As Sin? — "How Can I Be Guilty As Sin?"

Taylor Swift wrote "Carolina" for the book-to-movie adaptation of Where The Crawdads Sing. In "Carolina," she sings that Kya's community has "said that I was guilty as sin and sleep in a liar’s bed.”

More Pop Culture References

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  • The Tortured Poets Department — Taylor Swift mentions poet & writer Dylan Thomas, singer-songwriter & poet Patti Smith, and American singer Charlie Puth, boygenius singer Lucy Dacus, producer Jack Antonoff.
  • But Daddy I Love Him — This is a line in both The Little Mermaid and The Notebook.
  • Florida!!! — Florence Welch is featured on this song, which mentions a hurricane. Florence + The Machine has a song titled "Hurricane Love."
  • Guilty As Sin? — Taylor also references "The Downtown Lights" by The Blue Nile, as well as the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus in The Bible.
  • Who's Afraid Of Little Old MeWho's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf revolves around a bitter and aging couple who weaponize the youth of their guests against one another.
  • loml — "The coward claimed he was a lion" is a reference to The Wizard of Oz, while "Mr. Steal Your Girl" is a Trey Songz track.
  • I Can Do It With A Broken Heart — This whole song is about Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
  • The Alchemy + The Prophecy — In Taylor Swift's TIME interview, she references Harry Potter, which has huge themes around alchemy and prophecies.
  • Clara Bow — This song references Clara Bow, Stevie Nicks, and Taylor herself!
  • So High School — Taylor Swift Mentions video game Grand Theft Auto, Artistotle, and American Pie. She also mentions games like Kiss Marry Kill, Truth or Dare, and Spin the Bottle

Which of these pop culture references in The Tortured Poets Department is your favorite? Check out the latest news on the album here!

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Hearty dinner recipes are always going to be high on our list, but spring and summer tend to call for light lunch ideas to keep us energized and able to enjoy longer hours of sunshine everyday. I'll be the first to say that eating chicken pasta or pizza for lunch often makes me feel sluggish, so I try to stay away from them during the work day. Not only that, but I've noticed I feel better when I eat something that's a little fresher and healthier. If your summer plans include having as much energy as possible, here's 15 light lunch ideas to help you successfully get through your days!

Light Lunch Ideas: Tasty Salads

Chicken Tzatziki Avocado Salad

Light lunch ideas don't have to be tasteless just because they don't cause you to feel sleepy in the middle of the day. One of the best ways to enjoy something tasty is to make a Mediterranean dish. This chicken tzatziki avocado salad is full of season, roasted chicken, feta, kale, and creamy tahini sauce. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Farro

This recipe had us at goat cheese! If you haven't had a chance to try it yet, this roasted golden beet salad with farro is a great way to introduce it to your palate. It also features shallots, thyme, and honey to balance out the crunch you'll get from the almonds! (via Brit + Co)

Chicken Cobb Salad

Add this chicken cobb salad your list of non-complicated light lunch ideas! It's full of tasty ingredients like avocados, cherry tomatoes, and eggs that'll hit the spot during lunchtime. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry and Asparagus Salad with Chicken

Your salad needs an upgrade that involves lightweight fruit like strawberries. You can always exclude the chicken if you've been eating a meatless diet. (via Completely Delicious)

Feta Green Goddess Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

We're not sure who made this rule but pasta salad just seems to be one of the light lunch ideas that works extremely well for summer. This recipe features a homemade green goddess dressing that lightly covers the delicious ingredients, making it one of our favorite meals. (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

Smashed Potato Spring Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

We love that this smashed potato spring salad can be eaten during summer. The Creamy lemon dressing complements the butter lettuce, asparagus, and green onions that you'll happily devour. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

Simple Cold Pasta Salad

Simple light lunch ideas are the stuff that our summer dreams are made of. After all, meals like this cold pasta salad are great alternatives if you're truly looking for something quick and lightweight. (via Barley and Sage)

Summer Sesame Noodles

Is it a salad or noodle dish? Maybe it's both! One thing we know is that you'll get a ton of healthy vegetables and noodles drizzled in a sauce that has sesame paste, vinegar, and more! (via Gastro Plant)

Light Lunch Ideas: Creative Sandwiches, Tacos, and Wraps 

Breakfast Bagel Sandwich with Smoked Salmon

Skipped breakfast? It happens to the best of us! Make up for it during lunch with this breakfast bagel sandwich with smoked salmon. Our mouths are already craving the herbed cream cheese that's on it. (via Vikalinka)

Smoked Turkey Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

Craving a smoked turkey sandwich that has a kick to it? Make this dish for lunch, but don't forget to bring something soothing to drink that'll help counter the mayo's spiciness! (via The Original Dish)

Tasty Tacos

Tacos Rancheros

This is technically another breakfast meal, but we like to think that some meals can double as light lunch ideas! This is a great option if you have to eat lunch early. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps

You've never had chicken caesar like this before. The dressing doesn't have a ton of calories so you'll get to eat something that's healthy and yummy! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Light Lunch Ideas: Veggies

Garlic Parmesan Zucchini

Our mouths are watering looking at this garlic parmesan zucchini dish! The fresh garlic and parmesan make for a dish that's full of hearty flavors without making you feel sluggish. (via The Endless Meal)

Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes

Although these aren't considered sweet potato boats, you can think of them that way thanks to their shape. The spicy chickpeas in the center offset the sweetness of the sweet potatoes while the feta adds a lightweight flavor. (via Cozy Cravings)

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

This roasted vegetable quinoa bowl is one of the best light lunch ideas we've come across and it's gluten-free! Not only does it feature sweet potatoes, but you'll also get to savor juicy yellow squash! (via Feel Good Foodie)

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