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How to Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

It’s the day after a deadly tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. We have ways you can take action and help.

Selfless Snaps: Ke$ha Reveals New Love Is Louder Photo!

Ke$ha is WERKIN’ it in a brand new Love Is Louder photo that we are SO EXCITED to reveal to all you Animals!

[Interview] This Week on 'Real World': What Really Happened Between Anastasia + Mark?

On last night’s episode of “Real World Portland,” a good night became a bad fight when the typically soft-spoken Anastasia got mad her boyfriend for having a few drinks too many.

Happy Birthday, Biggie: 3 Ways the Rapper Spread Love (It’s The Brooklyn Way)

Today the legendary rapper would’ve been 41 years old. We’ve listed some ways that he spread love through his music.

Blogger Challenges Abercrombie & Fitch CEO with 'Attractive & Fat' Photo Shoot

After comments made by Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries resurfaced last week, people were outraged at the idea that he would boast about alienating “unpopular kids” from his brand’s target demographic.

[Interview] Vinny Guadagnino Talks About Adopting His Pup Tita, Moving To NYC + Which Celeb Animal He Wants To Meet

Vinny talks about adopting his dog, Tita. We also talked to him about his big plans to move to NYC this summer with Tita in tow. P.S. Ladies, he’s single too!

[VIDEO] Snooki Wants You To Experience Having a Baby...Via Text Message

Oh baby, baby. DoSomething’s Pregnancy Text campaign is back to raise awareness about the realities of teen pregnancy, and it will blow your mind.

23 May 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

Last night’s episode of "Real World Portland" brought the drama as usual, but this time from an unlikely source. A good night became a bad fight when the typically soft-spoken Anastasia got upset with her visiting boyfriend Mark for having a few drinks too many.

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Photo: (Ke$ha)

With one more episode left of Ke$ha's "My Crazy Beautiful Life" (insert sad emoji), the glitter lovin' popstar is continuing her hard work to end bullying! Ke$ha is WERKIN' it in a brand new Love Is Louder photo that we are SO EXCITED to reveal to all you Animals!

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Photos: (Getty, DoSomething.org)

Photos: (Getty, DoSomething.org)

Readers, this is a fair warning: we’re about to give you our puppy dog eyes. But it’s for a good cause, promise. We just really want you to help put a stop to puppy mills around the country. Thanks to DoSomething’s Puppy Text campaign, you can learn more about how to do just that.

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Photo: (facebook.com/nctlctrustcharity)

Oliver Burton is a 10-year-old boy who has been battling cancer for several years. For his dying wish, Burton, who has Down syndrome, wanted to have tea with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately, the Queen was unavailable, but thankfully, Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren stepped in to save the day.

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Photo: (Getty)

There’s nothing like sisters bonding over a good deed. Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian  all spent yesterday Tweeting about the American Cancer Society.

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22 May 2013
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Photo: (Liora K. Photography)

Photo: (Liora K. Photography)

After comments made by Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries resurfaced last week, people were outraged at the idea that one man would boast about alienating “unpopular kids” from his brand’s target demographic. One blogger, Jes of The Militant Baker, responded in a unique way.

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Photo: (Getty)

In the days since the massive tornado leveled Moore, Oklahoma, celebrities have offered an outpouring of support to those affected. It was on the minds of “The Hangover Part III” stars as they walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere. Blake Shelton just announced he’s putting together a benefit concert for relief efforts. And yesterday Kevin Durant quietly donated $1 million to his local Red Cross.

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Photos: (Getty, Tyler Robinson Foundation)

Usually bands inspire the teenagers who come to their shows, but sometimes it works the other way around. Imagine Dragons met Tyler Robinson at one of their shows, and the band was so impressed with the young man’s struggle with cancer that they dedicated a song to him. Robinson passed away in March, but Imagine Dragons made sure they honored the teen’s memory by creating a foundation in his name.

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Photos: (Getty)

The tornado in Oklahoma has rocked the country, and everywhere people are offering their condolences and giving donations to help rebuild after all the destruction. Members of the MTV fam, too, have joined in on giving support.

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21 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

With news of the massive tornado that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, it’s easy to forget that things like movie premieres still have to go on as planned. The stars of “The Hangover Part III” (out Friday) walked a more solemn red carpet in Hollywood last night, and Zach Galifianakis shared his feelings on the natural disaster.

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