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Ahead of the Kirb

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Ahead of the Kirb is original reporting, musings, tirades, critiques, interviews, and Q&As from writer Kirbie Johnson. It's a digital magazine without the corporate overlords, honing in on beauty, movies & film; reality tv, real life, and aging.

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  • Occasional public posts

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About Kirbie Johnson

Writer, trend analyst and podcaster covering the intersection of beauty and entertainment. On-camera host for hire. Experiences extreme cute aggression, beware!

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