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5 Badass Vamps With Hearts of Gold

Whether they’re from “Twilight” or “Vampire Diaries” or this Sunday’s Season 6 premiere of “True Blood,” we can’t get enough of these celebs, who play coldhearted vamps on screen but do awesome things in real life.

Throwback Thursday: Tyler Posey Grows From Cute Cub to Kind Wolf

If your fave part of today is celebrity throwbacks, we’ve got ‘em for ya! Today, we reminisce about “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey and how he’s given back through the years!

[VIDEO] Big Time Rush Love Each Other + Their Pet Platypus...

We recently sat down with the boys of Big Time Rush to discuss their favorite furry friends and how they stay best bros on the road.

Sweet Tweet: Ian Somerhalder Dares You Not To Suck

Ian Somerhalder might suck blood on “Vampire Diaries” but he’s saying, “Suck it” to something that damages Mother Earth: plastic straws. Ready to join him?

Miranda Kerr Cracks The Girl Code Of Confidence [VIDEO]

The Aussie beauty shared tips on how women can “Step Up” their confidence quotient.

Selfless Snaps: Snooki Helps Restore The Shore With Pedicures

Hurricane Sandy is no match for Snooki. To thank two donors for donating to relief efforts, she took them to get their nails done. Best. Pedicure. Ever.

Selfless Snaps: Adam Lambert Says F You! And You Should Too.

There are plenty of awful words that begin with “f,” but thanks to a new campaign Adam, Darren and other celebs want you to focus on The New F Word: friend.

17 Jun 2013
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The attempt on Malala’s life brought worldwide attention to girls’ rights to education, but, unfortunately, seeking an education is still dangerous for young women in Pakistan. Over the weekend a bus carrying female medical students was bombed by a suicide bomber. Survivors were then attacked a second time en route to the hospital. Read More...

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The Boston Marathon bombing showed how brave and strong the people of Boston can be, but there is still a lot of emotional and physical healing that needs to happen. Isabel Thottam, who started the org Hold On Another Day to brighten people’s days through music, has created the Boston Strong Music Project specifically for this recent tragedy.

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Even though they may be cold-blooded, vampires are so hot right now. Whether they're in “Twilight” or “Vampire Diaries” or this Sunday’s Season 6 premiere of “True Blood,” we just can’t get enough of 'em! We also can’t get enough of these celebs who play coldhearted vamps on screen but are anything but in real life.

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Yesterday was Father’s Day, a day to celebrate all the dads out there and the difference they make. Twitter was on fire with daddy appreciation, and celebs took part in this as much as everyone else.

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The last time most of us saw Rupert Grint he was waving a wand and helping to defeat the Dark Lord. This weekend, the Brit was seen swapping his wand for a golf club — and for a good cause, too!

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14 Jun 2013
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The boys of Nickelodeon’s “Big Time Rush” have been working together for four seasons now, and — like in any long-term relationship — they’ve found a way to spice things up. We recently sat down with James, Kendall, Carlos and Logan to discuss how they keep the bromance alive, and, uh, their new pet platypus. Read More...

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Alex Sheen is all about keeping his promises. As the founder of because I said I would, it’s the way he lives his life. When he first learned that three women were held captive and sexually abused for more than 10 years only miles from where he lived, he vowed to do something about it. Read More...

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What could be more inspiring than two performers who take time out of their insane schedules to give back? At last night’s Inspiration Gala in New York City, Carly Rae Jepsen and Jennifer Lopez did just that.

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Our favorite celebs have always been all about raising money for a good cause, so it’s no surprise their YouTube counterparts are trying to do the same. Read More...

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Looking for the perfect paper card to give to your dad this Sunday? Get with the times! Overpriced gift shop Father's Day cards are a thing of the past with NO MORE's customizable e-cards. Read More...

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