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17 May 2012

Photo: Tyra talks on Good Morning America about eating disorders (ABC.com)

Sweet Tweet: Tyra Banks Thinks Super Thin Is Not In

Posted 35 mins ago by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Health, Style, Sweet Tweet

Photo: Tyra talks on Good Morning America about eating disorders (ABC.com)

Tyra Banks knows firsthand the kind of pressure out there for models -- and girls in general -- to be stick thin. And she’s saying, “Enough!”

Photo: Harvard baseball team covers Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' (YouTube/connerhulse)

Harvard Baseball's 'Call Me Maybe' Video Going Viral Helped Sick Kids

Posted 1 hour ago by Alexandra Govere in Health, sports

Photo: Harvard baseball team covers Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' (YouTube/connerhulse)

Have you seen the Harvard University baseball team’s rendition of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” It’s maaaaybe more awesome than Justin and Selena’s. The lip-synching video -- complete with hilarious van choreography -- got more than 1.4 million views just 3 days after they’d posted it on YouTube. Once the team realized they’d gone viral, they immediately linked their video to Friends of Jaclyn, a charity that pairs children with brain tumors with high school and collegiate athletic teams.

The World's Most Powerful Celebrities & How They Impact The World

Posted 6 hours ago by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Money

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Ka-ching! Forbes The World's Most Powerful Celebrities list has come out, and sitting in the top five positions are Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. To decide on the list, Forbes not only looks at the dollar signs, but also at how influential these stars are. These five are definitely making big money AND have big hearts. Check out a little about how these celebs give back to the causes that matter to them!

16 May 2012

Political Speed Dating! What It Would Be Like To Date Obama, Romney & Other Politicians

Posted 21 hours ago by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, politics

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Obama is a hottie, as far as presidents are concerned. If I could travel decades back in time and date him in his pre-Michelle hipster phase, you know I would! From the pickup lines to the long-term, here’s what I think it would be like to date our President...and a bunch of other U.S. Politicians:

Boom! Get Ready For Food Revolution Day On May 19!!!

Posted 22 hours ago by Danica Davidson in Events, Green, Health

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We eat every day, but this Saturday is special when it comes to all things tasty and yummy: it’s Food Revolution Day! It’s a day to “stand up for real food,” like healthy food, food without all kinds of cray fillers and additives. Hot British chef Jamie Oliver is out there teaching us to eat better and spreading the word about this day. Why is it a concern of his?

'Savage U' Rhodes College: Your Weekly (Sex) Life Lesson

Posted 5/16/12 2:11 pm EST by Talea Miller in School, sex, sexual health

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Last night on "Savage U," Dan hit up Rhodes College, a small university in Memphis. The campus consists of less than 2,000 students so guys and girls find it really tough to avoid dating their friends’ exes. One of the students Dan met is scared to date altogether, but not because of jealous BFF's. Allison has been through a lot since she was diagnosed with HPV in high school. Watch her story below at 13:30.

[VIDEO] Sarah Relfects on Being '16 and Pregnant' & Shares Her Career Goals

Posted 5/16/12 12:55 pm EST by Jose Iniguez in sex, Shows

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During the first hour of yesterday's back-to-back "16 and Pregnant" episodes, we met Sarah -- a Georgia native whose family clashed with Blake, her baby's daddy, after he moved in. Well, in case you missed it, he moved right back out, leaving Sarah and newborn Tinleigh behind to work toward becoming a shrimp boat captain. What has Sarah taken from the whole experience? And where does she hope her career is headed? Watch after the jump!

Sweet Tweet: Keri Hilson Is Ready For The AIDS Walk This Weekend. Are you?

Posted 5/16/12 12:03 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Events, Sweet Tweet

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Keri Hilson can walk the walk and talk the talk, and now she’s talking about the walking she’s doing this weekend.

[VIDEO] Adam Lambert Says No 'Trespassing' on Anyone's Rights: 'Worry About Yourself'

Posted 5/16/12 9:00 am EST by Jose Iniguez in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Music

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Jay-Z certainly isn't the only one standing with President Barack Obama on same-sex marriage. Just a few weeks ago, we asked out-and-proud "American Idol" alum Adam Lambert, whose sophomore album Trespassing is out now, about how he felt toward the direction LGBT rights was headed in. His word: hopefully marriage equality moves forward. We can only imagine how he reacted to the President's announcement! (Like this, perhaps?)

15 May 2012

Act-Off! Which 'X Factor' Judge Gets Your Action: Demi Lovato Or Britney Spears?

Posted 5/15/12 4:26 pm EST by Becca Frucht in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Music, TV

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There are two new girls in town for the sophomore season of “X Factor” -- and these starlets are sure to shake up the judges panel: the OG teen queen Britney Spears and pop princess Demi Lovato!

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Sweet Tweet: Tyra Banks Thinks Super Thin Is Not In

Harvard Baseball's 'Call Me Maybe' Video Going Viral Helped Sick Kids

The World's Most Powerful Celebrities & How They Impact The World

Political Speed Dating! What It Would Be Like To Date Obama, Romney & Other Politicians

Boom! Get Ready For Food Revolution Day On May 19!!!

'Savage U' Rhodes College: Your Weekly (Sex) Life Lesson

[VIDEO] Sarah Relfects on Being '16 and Pregnant' & Shares Her Career Goals

Sweet Tweet: Keri Hilson Is Ready For The AIDS Walk This Weekend. Are you?

[VIDEO] Adam Lambert Says No 'Trespassing' on Anyone's Rights: 'Worry About Yourself'

Act-Off! Which 'X Factor' Judge Gets Your Action: Demi Lovato Or Britney Spears?

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