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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 four ways you can take action and help.

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.

You Didn't Like Chloe Grace Moretz's Billboard Music Awards Outfit? Welp, She Still Loves It!

Chloe Grace Moretz won us over as the purple-haired assassin in “Kick-Ass,” and now she’s proving she can hold her own IRL too.

Throw Your Cap In The Air! Mark Wahlberg Gets Ready To Graduate From High School.

The actor dropped out of high school in the ninth grade! Today he has announced his plans to graduate in September … and he wants you to do it with him!

[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.

6 Celebs Who Wouldn't 'Belong' in Abercrombie & Fitch Clothes in High School

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries: “Candidly, we go after the cool kids. A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong.”

22 May 2013
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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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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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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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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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Photo: (MTV)

I have a routine I follow every Monday night. Once I finish all of my work for the day, I grab a Dr Pepper, make sure I have a box of Kleenex next to me, and settle down to watch “World of Jenks” on MTV. I’ve spent the last two and a half months with Andrew Jenks, Kaylin, Chad and D-Real, and last night, the show’s Season 2 finale, I had to say goodbye.

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Photo: (GiveAndTake.com)

Adam Grant recently stopped by MTV to talk about his new book, Give and Take. Who is Adam? Oh, just Wharton's youngest (and highest rated) tenured professor. NBD. After several years of researching what CEOs know that the rest of us don’t, Grant came to a pretty crazy conclusion: The secret to success is ... being a “giver.”

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Multitasker Demi Lovato (singer/actress/"X-Factor" judge/role model/activist — wow!) will do lots of things at once, but she knows there’s a time and place for texting — and it’s def not while you’re driving. That’s why she’s gotten involved with the It Can Wait campaign.

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In high school, there was always that one person you were in love with who didn't love you back, that one teacher who made you believe the sky’s the limit (Shout out to Mr. Reeves!), and that one musician who you worshiped so hard because he or she read could your mind like NO ONE ELSE.

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Photo: Carlos and Kim Caudillo stand in debris after a powerful tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma. (Getty)

Authorities are reporting 24 deaths (down from 91, as previously reported) after a deadly two-mile-wide tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, yesterday. Nine kids are among the victims and the news is full of images of the debris that used to be homes. If you're looking to help, we’ve put together a list of immediate ways to take action. As time passes there will be more ways to help those affected so check back for an updated list.

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