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Jan 2025
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PRETTY CURIOUS | Could You Be Making An ...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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Beauty, politics, and Grammy predictions—oh my! In this episode of Pretty Curious, Jonathan Van Ness is answering listener questions and talking all things winter skincare to Hollywood hair theories. Need to save your dry, chapped hands this season? JVN offers a three-step moisturizing hack that’ll have your hands softer than ever. Plus! Jonathan’s Hot an ... Show More
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