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See, as it happens, it's merely impolite in civilized society to cut in line, but it is illegal to assault a police officer in all 50 states. Still.
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Want to take a photo with your favorite star? Ask before you shoot...
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“…someone hijacked my social number and treated it like an item at Rent-A-Center.”
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If the church is so homophobic it can’t stomach anti-bias laws, then good riddance.
It'll Take More Than a Tantrum to Stop Gay Rights in D.C.
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'What? You want me naked? If you liking this position, you can tape it.'
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It'll Take More Than a Tantrum to Stop Gay Rights in D.C.
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. is throwing a fit over gay civil rights--and who gives a crap? Not likely Chocolate City's political leadership.
Heather Ellis: Not That Innocent
Heather Ellis is not being tried for cutting in line at Walmart. That's not accurate. Heather Ellis is being tried for allegedly assaulting two police officers. Sometimes when you are wrong, you buy a ticket to a ride you have to stay on 'til the end. Heather Ellis needs to take a big girl pill, ride that ride alone, and we need to let a court sort that out.
Only the Super Negro Sells Movie Tix in Europe
The film Couples Retreat removed its black actors from its promo poster. Racist? No. They're just trying to sell tickets in Europe.
Close Encounters of the Celebrity Kind
Stars--they're just like us! They're happy to be "on" most of the time, if they can have a little privacy some of the time...
Should We Be More Afraid of Identity Theft?
People are broke, but are they broke enough to hop on someone else’s Wi-Fi and steal your identity to make ends meet?
Beyoncé's Video Ho, er, Phone
After watching this leotard porno three times, I still don't get it. But that's assuming there's anything to get in the first place.



















