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Monday, 7 October 2013

Jay Z and Beyonce Named No.1 Power Couple in America

Vanity Fair has named Jay Z and Beyonce the No.1 power couple in America, beating the Obama's to the top position. According to Vanity Fair's 'New Establishment' for 2013, Jay Z and Beyonce, who were ranked number 8 last year, are the most important powers that be in the U.S this year.

Helping them nab the top honor was Jay Z's new album, Magna Carter Holy Grail, which went double platinum and Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime performance, plus selling out her world tour and releasing a documentary about her life on HBO.

See Vanity Fair's top 25 New Establishment ranking for 2013 after the cut...


1. Jay Z & Beyonce, musicians 
2. Michael Bloomberg, New York City mayor 
3. Brian Roberts & Steve Burke, Comcast 
4. Bob Iger, The Walt Disney Company 
5. Rupert Murdoch, 21st Century Fox 
6. Jimmy Iovine & Dr Dre, Beats Electronics 
7. David Zaslav, Discovery Communications 
8. Jill Abramson, editor of The New York Times 
9. Jenna Lyons, J. Crew creative director 
10. Harvey & Bob Weinstein, The Weinstein Company 
11. Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central 
12. Robert Thomson, News Corp 
13. JJ Abrams, Filmmaker 
14. Lionel Barber, Financial Times 
15. Matt Drudge, Drudge Report  
16. Michael Kors, Michael Kors Holdings 
17. Len Blavatnik, Access Industries  
18. Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective 
19. Tory Burch, designer 
20. Jon Feltheimer, Lionsgate 
21. Peter Chernin, The Chernin Group  
22. Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Important Studios 
23. Mike Allen, Politico 
24. Ben Affleck, actor and director 
25. Tim Armstrong & Ariana Huffington, AOL

at 10/07/2013 11:21:00 pm

113 comments:

  1. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:24

    K

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  2. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:27

    News?

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 14:23

      Yaaay my boo thang and his boo. World domination hehe #jaybeyblu

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  3. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:28

    Where's Kimye on the list

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  4. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:29

    Congrats to them. First to comment! Yeah!!!

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 17:15

      Eeeya! Almost, try harder nxt time

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  5. BONARIO NNAGS7 October 2013 at 23:30

    And where is Kanye and Kim.
    oh! they aint married yet.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 14:21

      Cos the list is on couples abi? Sigh ewuuu

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  6. Vivian Love7 October 2013 at 23:31

    What do u expect? Hmmmm gud for them.

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  7. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★7 October 2013 at 23:32

    They earn more than any other couple, so they deserve that spot.

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  8. sparkle7 October 2013 at 23:34

    Good for them.

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  9. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:35

    Say wetin na? Wc one consine consign dem????
    Last to comment sha!
    -i be person pikin(sue me if ur papa get moni)

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  10. juicyhawtstuff7 October 2013 at 23:36

    Congrats to Jay n bey.

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  11. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:39

    26. Nollywood actresses, runz girls group of companies.

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 12:43

      Lolzzzzz...so true...rukayatu leadin d group

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    2. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 23:20

      hehehe,truly. The guys are hustling while the ladies swim in millions!

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  12. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:39

    This s good,I look up to them everyday..#wink me n my boo..

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  13. Unknown7 October 2013 at 23:41

    This list I cherish so much, will love to make the African/Nigerian categories in no distant future. Thump up to those that made it especially . Brian Roberts & Steve Burke.

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  14. Unknown7 October 2013 at 23:44

    Waohhhhhhh! Wish dem well...

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  15. Unknown7 October 2013 at 23:46

    I Luv dis couple...

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  16. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 23:57

    Wow oprah is no longer on the list Oma se o

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  17. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 00:02

    y wuldn't they b d frst, illuminaty bastard's

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 13:49

      Illiteracy is your own problem.hiss

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    2. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 20:31

      Silly ass like u, are they d only ones in dat group? Olodo

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  18. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 00:04

    Of course my Jigga is always on point r u guys nt seeing wht my eyes is seeing here? Men my guy carry am oooo dat is d men tin dat is keeping BEY keep it up my guys.gud luck

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 21:46

      I bin tink sey na onli see d package bros carry, even in flacid state. Imagine it @ full turgidity.o dikwa risky.

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  19. Unknown8 October 2013 at 00:05

    That's cool. Good for them. Linda so you node. Sleep abi

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  20. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 00:07

    Congrats to them...

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  21. MEDUA8 October 2013 at 00:10

    Congrats 2 them....first 2 comment I guess

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  22. Unknown8 October 2013 at 00:11

    Bonnie and Clyde shitt. #hobe

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  23. MEDUA8 October 2013 at 00:13

    Congrats 2 them....first 2 comment I guess

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  24. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 00:22

    is that jayz's balls i see sticking out? lol, Bey dey enjoy sha..;)

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  25. Jude8 October 2013 at 00:23

    Beyonce!!!!! I love you!!!!!!!!!!!! #Queen!

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  26. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 00:23

    Hiss, nt interested

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  27. Sheyi8 October 2013 at 00:32

    Very soon there will be a course / religion named jayzbeyounce in the USA cos almost everything is all bout emm lol

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  28. Unknown8 October 2013 at 00:46

    And so what.

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  29. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 00:48

    I've noticed that Beyonce doesn't wear her ring but jay z does yet he doesn't mind .....if na naija men d will start thinking rubbish while majority of men in Nigeria r guilty of same charge....well happy 4 Mr and Mrs JB Carter

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  30. Mzz_Mary8 October 2013 at 00:48

    Congrats

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  31. Mischievous8 October 2013 at 00:50

    Power over who and what?

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  32. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 00:52

    Congratz 2 dem! 1st 2 comment..... Yippie

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 17:17

      Ua last 2 comment... Yippie! Lol

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  33. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 01:00

    It's funny how JayZ wears his wedding ring and Beyonce doesn't.

    Usually it's the other way round.

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  34. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 01:50

    " I would rather die enormous than live dormant " - jay z (reasonable doubt 1997)

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  35. Mich8 October 2013 at 02:18

    Viva La Hova.
    Hola Hovito.
    Young Hov.
    Jigga.
    King of Rap.
    Queen Bey.
    MCHG
    New Rules.
    None Greater!
    And the new Shawn Carter by Hublot Limited Edition wristwatch is coming out this season...can't bloody wait!

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  36. Haywhy8 October 2013 at 02:18

    So the US president didn't even make the list... DUMB

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  37. Jade8 October 2013 at 03:04

    Its weird how married people start to look alike after a while.

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  38. Unknown8 October 2013 at 03:11

    Wow!!!!!No doubt they deserve am jare...happy for them tho.

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  39. Unknown8 October 2013 at 03:25

    Bey & jay grabbing Everything. Issorit

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  40. yourstrulyblogposts.blogspot.com8 October 2013 at 03:27

    Congrats Jay and Bey

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  41. BabyJ8 October 2013 at 04:21

    No drama from their end!

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  42. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 04:25

    Haha

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  43. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 04:26

    First to comment

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  44. Unknown8 October 2013 at 05:27

    whatever

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  45. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 05:36

    Hey linda, am lukin for a nigerian boi very fine wealthy and independent so tht together we can be Africas no. 1 power couple. From Kenyan no.1 lady

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  46. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 05:43

    Them get luck sha

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  47. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 05:53

    So? Them dey dash money for being the #1 "power couple"? No hating pls,just wanna know

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  48. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 05:57

    trash

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  49. Unknown8 October 2013 at 05:57

    Much love jay and bee, i love this couple.

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  50. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 06:13

    And this is a blog worthy news because?????

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  51. Ameriestyle8 October 2013 at 06:14

    Whooop! Congrats to them
    See how to rock your plaid trend www.ameriestyle.blogspot.com

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  52. Unknown8 October 2013 at 06:30

    Proud of dem!! #idolsoflife *ONYX GODWIN*

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  53. Unknown8 October 2013 at 06:42

    Yea right, let's see the power couple go put a stop to the war in syria or the boko haram wahala down here in 9ja...mchwwww! Power couple my ass.

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  54. Bonita Bislam8 October 2013 at 06:42

    I knew dey'll get there.D Obama's on d oda hand r not evn in d 1st 25 lol.

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  55. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 06:46

    Wat a great effort by both couples, congrat to them (ANN)

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  56. Unknown8 October 2013 at 07:10

    Abeg where Obama dey
    Linda post my comment

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  57. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 07:12

    Linda y do say beating d obama's,even wen d obama's ar not in d first 25.

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  58. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 07:22

    i am pretty sure the president and first lady o country are the most powerful people in the country, they weren't even in for consideration cuz it doesn't count

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  59. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 07:30

    My name is missing in that list.

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  60. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 07:37

    Good for them..Good morning bonario,anytime I read peeps comments,I don't actually stop until I see that of bonario,and that's ma end point..

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  61. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 07:38

    join the illuminati and innitiate your family members and see if you wnt top every list in d world

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  62. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 07:41

    Na today? *yawns*

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  63. Egobliss8 October 2013 at 07:41

    Luving this couple...they are really worth it!

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  64. ST. KIZITO BOUTIQUE IG: @stkizitoboutique8 October 2013 at 07:44

    Baba J, your Boy is loyal

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  65. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 07:44

    Congrats to Jay & Bey

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  66. pwitie B8 October 2013 at 07:47

    These couples ar setting d pace #teamqueenbey#

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  67. Chichi Taichi Okere8 October 2013 at 07:47

    Yup!jaYonce stays winning!!

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  68. ST. KIZITO BOUTIQUE IG: @stkizitoboutique8 October 2013 at 07:52

    Jay Z was my boy that year sha. I was the one that introduced him to Beyonce

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  69. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 08:05

    Lol...*Dreams*

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  70. Unknown8 October 2013 at 08:06

    Well deserved

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  71. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 08:25

    i agree wif dat!!!!!! dey reali are, i envy dem alot

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  72. Unknown8 October 2013 at 08:29

    I Luv dis couple

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  73. Elliot8 October 2013 at 08:34

    Magna carta holy grail!! FELTISH

    Vanity fair!! Also sound feltish

    Seems Evil forces are beginning to gain powerful ground in the music World, yet we still get to dance to this evil lyrics!hmmm God save Our so for our Ignorance in knowing what not to listen to

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  74. Tgirl Missp8 October 2013 at 08:36

    Una own bera

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  75. jbankzE8 October 2013 at 09:06

    Vanity mag?reali?na beta vanity.power couple ma black ass,wait mak I hama frst

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  76. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:06

    So d Obama's ddnt make d list. Not saying Beyonce n Jay aren't powerful but please , has any of their songs affected d economy of any nation? What exactly is d criteria for ds selection.

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  77. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:09

    Nice ..+ linda b4 u know it nw ...your blogsite would b recognised nationwide! ..#keepitup!

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  78. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:18

    now of this people beat out the obamas o, they don't have any power they are just rich and popular, they are powerful in the music industry

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  79. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:27

    Yeah, I love beyonce and jay Z. Big kisses and hugs for dem.

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  80. BARRY9ICE8 October 2013 at 09:29

    that is what collaboration can do, two is alwys beta dan one. but all na still Illuminati things.

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  81. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:35

    Choi, Complete Iluminatti list, especially that Tray Parker and Matt Stone, Creators of South Park. Yuck!!!

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  82. rosemary8 October 2013 at 09:37

    who cares!!!!! how is blue ivy abi na ivy blue?

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  83. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:39

    Jonathan and Dame, confused people

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  84. Ofesfemzie8 October 2013 at 09:39

    can any1 temme where ma name is???...huh??

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  85. Ginger8 October 2013 at 09:40

    Ok heard.congrats to them

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  86. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:42

    KK, COOOOOL! THAT'S GOOD FOR THEM. I WISH THEM CONTINUED BONDING

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  87. Janelicious8 October 2013 at 09:46

    that are the basis that made them no 1 power couple abi na powerful couple in america. well good for them.

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  88. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:51

    whaoo! nice couple keep it up @uju

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  89. Livvsreamblog8 October 2013 at 09:53

    Waiting for cool fm to release naija own

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  90. Mr Free Glo8 October 2013 at 10:11

    They are worth it obviously. They both work hard a lot. Jay z is my mentor. I don't give a damn about all those illuminati stuff they say he's into. By the way, I run a blog where I show people how to browse for free, www.wesaytech.com, you can check it out

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  91. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 10:12

    Rubbish! I can't find my name and that of my booest boo Nicky Minaj

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  92. Temilola Durodola8 October 2013 at 10:18

    Me and my hubby will be the next......heheheheehehe. Limpopo Linda, post my comment ooooooo

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  93. Unknown8 October 2013 at 10:19

    Na wha o!

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  94. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 10:22

    What a gr8 lovers... I love Beyonce like mad *kisses* Linda I luv u too.

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  95. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 11:01

    Wow!!! Congrats 2 dem! But do I see Jay-z balls rising in between his legs in dat photo or is my eyes dcivin me?

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  96. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 11:16

    I still dont know why people think Jayz is ugly. Handsome dude all the way.

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  97. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 11:19

    Pls were is Kate Middleton n prince on the list? All ds pip no noin dy just assume +tryna mk some doe...yuck

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  98. BabyJ8 October 2013 at 11:22

    Good!

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  99. Footie Nation8 October 2013 at 12:18

    Linda, did you notice the bulge in Jay's shorts *wink*

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  100. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 13:37

    Whatevaaaaaaa.

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  101. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 19:07

    See as jay z prick/penis they stand for d picture O_O OMG boner alert

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  102. Unknown8 October 2013 at 19:19

    I love these people!

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