Topic: Common

Maya Angelou Regrets Collaborating with Common

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Today in books: Maya Angelou isn't happy about the way Common used an original poem she contributed to his upcoming album, Tim Tebow's success extends to the bestseller charts, and The Wall Street Journal asks 50 different notables about the best book they read in 2011.

By Adam Clark Estes

May 13, 2011

Bill O'Reilly Keeps the Common Controversy Alive

Defending his network's honor, the Fox News host challenges Jon Stewart to a debate

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By Eli Rosenberg

May 12, 2011

Sarah Palin Says She Knows the Lyrics to 'Rapper's Delight'

Another wonderful sound bite from the former Alaskan governor

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By Alex Eichler

May 12, 2011

So What Actually Happened at the White House Poetry Night?

Somehow the nation survived Common's performance

Comments | 1,678 Views

By Ray Gustini

May 12, 2011

Common Controversy Pushes Jon Stewart Close to the Edge

How do you respond to Fox News when it's a "caricature of [their] own cartoon"?

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By Adam Clark Estes

May 11, 2011

The World Will Not End if Common Visits the White House

But you might think so watching Fox News coverage of his invitation

Comments | 1,999 Views

By Alex Eichler

May 10, 2011

The Latest White House Social Event Controversy: Common

Rapper Common is going to be at the White House, and conservatives aren't happy

Comments | 2,128 Views

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