NeCe

April Fool’s, just practicing for the real thing.

The easiest “yes” ever! 💍

In 1976, after 16 years of physical and emotional abuse, Tina Turner made the scariest decision of her life. She waited until Ike fell asleep in their Dallas hotel room, then fled with nothing but 36 cents in her pocket, a Mobil gas card, and the bloodied clothes on her back. She crossed a busy highway on foot, hid among trash cans, and checked into a Ramada Inn with a swollen face she had to cover with sunglasses. Her silent mantra that night? “I will die before I go back.” Divorced in 1978, she was broke, in debt, and playing small Vegas shows and cabaret gigs while the industry had mostly moved on. Many thought her career was over. In 1983, at age 43, she signed with Capitol Records. Her cover of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” became a surprise hit, giving her the green light to record a full album. Then came May 29, 1984 — the release of Private Dancer. At 44 years old, Tina didn’t just return… she exploded. • The album sold ~12 million copies worldwide. • Peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and stayed in the Top 10 for 39 weeks • “What’s Love Got to Do With It” became her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 — and won Record of the Year at the Grammys • She took home four Grammy Awards in 1985 alone, including for the album’s rock and pop vocals. Tina reinvented her sound, her image, and her destiny. She blended rock, pop, and R&B with that legendary raspy power and electrifying stage presence. No longer “Ike’s ex,” she became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll on her own terms. She proved that it’s never too late to start over. That strength can be rebuilt. That survival can turn into unstoppable triumph. As Tina herself said: “Sometimes you have to let everything go… purge yourself. If you’re unhappy with anything, whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it.”

HANNAH MONTANA SINGING THE CLIMB. I AM SOBBING 🥺

hannah montana performing ‘this is the life’ 20 years later

A girly pop just asked me to watch her things while she went to the restroom. Like yes babe… your entire life is now in my hands. I got you!

I love people who genuinely radiate beauty from outside as well as within. Beautiful souls are a rare find nowadays.

ALL THREE of Kailin Chio’s Perfect 🔟s of the night 🔥 Chio is the first NCAA gymnast to score a Perfect 10 in all three events in a meet when only competing in three events 👏

The idea of eloping with my girl sounds more beautiful every day.

You have to wear your clothes and use your perfumes and eat that delicious food and dance to the music and talk to that person and live your life

I spy

SOLANGE KNOWLES PHOTOGRAPHED BY GABRIEL MOSES

So beautiful! I’ve been so in awe of these pictures since they hit my TL. Cannot wait to experience this joy!

Happiness is here, and I’m praying she stays.

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