With 2013 coming to a close, Online Comment editors James Bennett and Dave Reynolds attempt to round up the major issues that have got us talking this year.We’ve even let you in on a secret about how we got our jobs in the first place.

The lawsuit sought declaratory relief that "Blurred Lines" was non-infringing, painting the defendant as attempting to claim ownership of an entire genre. The controversy over the lyrics to "Blurred Lines" wasn't always clear to Pharrell Williams, but it is now. Robin Thicke hit the "Today" show this week to give a stirring performance of his hit song "Blurred Lines" and to speak out on the controversy surrounding it. “I'd have to say that Blurred Lines is the greatest summer date rape song ever made. Upon its release, “Blurred Lines” quickly rose to the top of the charts in the U.S. and U.K., and became one of Thicke’s most commercially successful songs. In his GQ cover story, the musician reflected on the controversy surrounding his track “Blurred Lines” with …
'Blurred Lines' controversy resurfaces as Marvin Gaye's family claims Pharrell committed perjury this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. A jury awarded Marvin Gaye’s children nearly $7.4m on Tuesday after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father’s music to create Blurred Lines… — Sarcasmic (@Sarcasmicfiend) August 8, 2013 “ The song "blurred lines" is totally about rape. T he singer Pharrell Williams has claimed that he is now “embarrassed” by his controversial 2013 song Blurred Lines.. Pharrell Williams has come a long way since 2013.. Posts about Blurred Lines written by exeposedev. Pharrell Williams has admitted that he 'didn't get' the controversy surrounding Blurred Lines, but later realised the impact the lyrics had. T he singer Pharrell Williams has claimed that he is now “embarrassed” by his controversial 2013 song Blurred Lines. Featuring rappers T.I.