Bonita Alford

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Tayonce Is My Roman Empire

Bonita Alford: Call me delulu, but I believe in Tayonce — the notion that Beyonce and Taylor Swift will collaborate on a song.

By Bonita Alford, 10 monthsAugust 26, 2024 ago

Music

Beyoncé, Jolene | Song Review

Guest contributor, Bonita Alford: If Dolly Parton asks you to cover her signature song, “Jolene,” you better do it and do it right… which is exactly what Beyoncé did.

By Bonita Alford, 1 yearApril 13, 2024 ago

Columns

The Rebirth of Bishop Briggs

Bishop Briggs has experienced a lifetime’s worth of milestones over the span of two years. Following trying times, her rebirth – a new zest for life – commences.

By Bonita Alford, 2 yearsJune 20, 2023 ago

Bonita Alford is a writer in Los Angeles. She has a film degree from SMU and co-wrote an episode of “Girlfriends.” She has 4 cats who keep trying to go viral on TikTok.

Tayonce Is My Roman Empire

Beyoncé, Jolene | Song Review

The Rebirth of Bishop Briggs