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FCC finally releases emails on Ajit Pai’s ‘Harlem Shake’ video

Agency initially argued that releasing email with only the word "Ok" could be harmful

On Dec 17, 2018 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Harlem Shake’ creator becomes unlikely net neutrality hero

Baauer said he plans to sue the FCC for using his song without permission.

On Dec 15, 2017 by Tess Cagle

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15 things you probably don’t know about the Harlem Shake

There is a connection, however slight, between the dance and the meme.

On May 27, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Can you spot all the viral video references in James Corden’s YouTube tribute?

James Corden welcomes YouTube stars at a special episode filmed at YouTube Space L.A.

On Aug 21, 2015 by Rae Votta

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Filipino prisoners dance their way to the big screen

Dance of the Steel Bars will be loosely based on Filipino inmates who scored a viral hit in 2007 with their recreation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video. 

On Jun 17, 2013 by [email protected]

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This is the Harlem Shake video of your dreams

This is how all Harlem Shake videos should end.

On Apr 24, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Oxford students support librarian fired for allowing “Harlem Shake”

An Oxford University librarian has been fired for facilitating the performance of a reenacted "Harlem Shake," but the students involved say the bookworm had nothing to do with the act. Now they're fighting to help her get her job back.

On Mar 19, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Dotted Lines: An honest “Breaking Dawn” trailer

It's even worse than you remember.

On Mar 6, 2013 by Jay Hathaway

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BoobTube: Why YouTube can’t stop porn

YouTube's censorship is a shell game. If a video get’s taken down, another will likely soon replace it.

On Mar 5, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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15 miners fired for “Harlem Shake” video

Barminco slammed the "Harlem Shake" video as a breach of the company's "core values of safety, integrity and excellence."

On Mar 4, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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YouTube Guide: Post-Traumatic Harlem Shake Disorder

How can you cope with the shame of doing a bad Harlem Shake video?

On Mar 1, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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“Harlem Shake” protests spring up in the Middle East

In America, the Harlem Shake is just a craze to cure office boredom, but in the Middle East, it's becoming political.

On Feb 28, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Want to learn the real Harlem Shake? Watch this

"This ain't Harlem," the folks at one of New York City's premier hip-hop radio stations will tell you. These are fighting words.

On Feb 26, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Reggaeton artist may sue Baauer over “Harlem Shake” sample

That "Con los terroristas!" sample in the Harlem Shake apparently wasn't used with permission.

On Feb 25, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Britain’s Official Singles Charts refuse to do the Harlem Shake

Despite mounting pressure, the Official Singles Charts will not incorporate YouTube streams into its coveted rankings. 

On Feb 25, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger