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42 Movie: Why Hollywood Loves Sports Stories (Even Though It Never Does Them Quite Right)

42 Movie: Why Hollywood Loves Sports Stories (Even Though It Never Does Them Quite Right)

If Hollywood and sports are both fundamentally about narrative then why aren't they a perfect match?

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'Glee' School Shooting Episode: Jane Lynch's Character Fired, Scenes Offend Viewers

'Glee' School Shooting Episode: Jane Lynch's Character Fired, Scenes Offend Viewers

Despite the concerns of it being "too soon" and "not appropriate," Glee handled this sensitive topic as well as a musical dramedy with a penchant for zaniness could.

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Reebok, Rick Ross Split After Disgusting Lyrics About Date Rape

Reebok, Rick Ross Split After Disgusting Lyrics About Date Rape

Controversy surrounding Rick Ross's lyrics about putting drugs in a girl's drink without her knowledge has led to the severing of ties between him and Reebok. Good move, Reebok.

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6 Celebrities Who Went Political, and Then Got Slammed

6 Celebrities Who Went Political, and Then Got Slammed

This week has brought the spotlight back to celebrities and their forays into the political game. Here are six celebrities who went political with disastrous results.

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'42' Movie Review: Jackie Robinson Film Lacks Antagonist, Goal For Protagonists

'42' Movie Review: Jackie Robinson Film Lacks Antagonist, Goal For Protagonists

"42," the Jackie Robinson movie starring Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman, is enjoyable at times but deeply flawed.

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To End Rape, Athletes Need to Speak Out — And to Each Other

To End Rape, Athletes Need to Speak Out — And to Each Other

Athletes themselves must commit to ending rape culture.

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'Glee' School Shooting Episode: Why It Was Offensive, Jane Lynch Could Be Gone

'Glee' School Shooting Episode: Why It Was Offensive, Jane Lynch Could Be Gone

As much as I appreciate Glee's coverage of serious issues affecting teens, the program's school shooting episode was poorly handled and offensive given Sandy Hook, among other things.

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Hillary Clinton 2016: What Her New Book Tells Us

Hillary Clinton 2016: What Her New Book Tells Us

Coming soon to bookstores near you.

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