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Brande Victorian is a freelance writer, editor, producer and on-camera correspondent specializing in celebrity interviews and profiles. Prior to becoming a contributor for The Hollywood Reporter, she was the Senior Entertainment Editor at ESSENCE magazine and the Content Director of the Women’s Division at iOne Digital.
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