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Hogan apologized for the comments, didn't claim their publication invaded his privacy.
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Says it wasn't helping with Hulk Hogan's lawsuit
Denis Leary Has Aging Rockers in His Sights in New FX Comedy
New series premieres tonight.
Obama on Cosby: Using Drugs on People to Get Sex Without Consent is Rape
He doesn't like commenting on specific cases with possible criminal and civil issues though, he says
Hulk Hogan-Gawker Trial Postponed
Appellate court says judge didn't follow the rules in setting a date.
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Another Right-Winger Complains About Violent Video Games. Oh Wait, It's a Feminist.
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Calls for 'Social Justice' Won't Work Without Free Markets
Capitalism helps reduce racism and sexism.
China All Things to All Pundits: Mostly a Rhetorical Trope and Fairy-Tale Boogeyman
"They wouldn't do that in China"
NBC's Aquarius Has David Duchovny As a Sixties Cop Tracking Down Charles Manson
Premieres tonight at 9pm ET.
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Drag is finding a mainstream audience.
Ten Years After World of Warcraft, We've All Become Gamers
An accessible game led to an accessible culture.
A&E Cancels Prostitution 'Reality' Series 8 Minutes
Sex workers say both premise of show and promises of help for them were a sham.
Did President Obama Admit the US is Controlled by Space Aliens?
Obama UFO joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live throws conspiracy theorists into a frenzy.
Blurred Lines: Prepare for Endless Frivolous Copyright Lawsuits
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Pharrell Williams Testifies in 'Blurred Lines' Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
The recording artist says capturing the feel of a song, or an era, isn't the same as infringing on a copyright.
Why Not Blame Gun and Drug Laws for Rapper Bobby Shmurda's Legal Troubles?
Because throwing shade at capitalism is easier.
Saban Trying to Take Down Awesome Power Rangers Bootleg Reboot
Restrictive copyright and IP regimes means you can't re-imagine some of your childhood memories.
Vince Vaughn Talks Libertarianism With Playboy
The actor and Ron Paul fan considers himself a libertarian because he likes the Constitution and the idea of a Republic.
Bob Dylan Makes the Case Against Today's Copyright Climate
In a 20 minute speech, Bob Dylan explains how copyright is detrimental to cultural heritage without mentioning the word
The American Sniper Was No Hero
Despite what some people think, hero is not a synonym for competent government-hired killer.
Pixelated Prostitution: Feminist Debate Over Sex Work Bleeds Into Video Games
Why sex workers have criticized the way feminist Anita Sarkeesian talks about women's agency
'Watching the Game' Has Found a Completely Different Meaning Online
A massive, worldwide audience has developed to watch people play video games, and it's worth billions.
Girl Tries to Kill Family; Sheriff's Office Blames…Slender Man?
A new wave of Slender Man hysteria
