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2 May 2013

Yessss! Rockaway High School Damaged By Sandy Will Have A Prom!

Posted 5/2/13 4:47 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Interview, Natural Disasters, School

Photo: (Kristine Supple)

Prom season is in full effect but the students of Channel View School for Research in Rockaway Beach were worried they wouldn't be able to afford a prom because of the damage Hurricane Sandy did to their neighborhood.

[Video] Hunter Hayes Plays Doctor + Goes Speechless During St. Jude's Visit

Posted 5/2/13 1:24 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Health, Interview, Music, Video

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Hunter Hayes may “Want Crazy,” but he sure ain't it! We recently sat down with the refreshingly levelheaded country superstar to chat about geekin’ out, givin’ back and the number-one love of his life. Oh, and he likes to play doctor.

Selfless Snaps: Ben Affleck Decides To 'Live Below The Line'

Posted 5/2/13 11:27 am EST by Claire Biggs in Celebs, Events, Hunger

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Ben Affleck and I have a lot in common. No, I haven’t won any Oscars. And, fine, I’m not one of the most sought-after directors and actors in the business. But this week we’re both taking the Live Below the Line challenge, so there is that!

Sweet Tweet: Jordin Sparks Channels Orange For Melanoma Awareness Month

Posted 5/2/13 10:56 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Health, Sweet Tweet

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Ever since she lost her second mom, Wendy, to cancer, Jordin Sparks has been dedicated to fighting against melanoma (a type of skin cancer). Because May is Melanoma Awareness Month, Jordin has gone to Twitter to spread awareness and honor Wendy’s memory.

1 May 2013

This Week on 'Real World Portland': Jordan, Nia + Alcohol Do Not Mix Well

Posted 5/1/13 10:55 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Human Trafficking, TV

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It seems like two things are required for “Real World Portland” roommates Jordan and Nia to blow up at each other: booze and nudity. Although both look fab in their undies, what happens when they get drunk together is often not as attractive.

[Interview] Amber Riley, Cody Simpson + More To Judge Tori Kelly's Cover Contest

Posted 5/1/13 2:05 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Contests, Health, Hunger, Interview

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About one fifth of kids in the United States live their life not knowing where their next meal is coming from, so ConAgra Foods has created the Child Hunger Ends Here campaign. "Glee" star Amber Riley, up-and-coming singer Tori Kelly, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cody Simpson have all lent their voices to the program.

Act-Off! Ray J vs. Kim K.: Who 'Hit It First' For Charity?

Posted 5/1/13 1:58 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Music

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As if a highly publicized sex tape wasn’t enough, Ray J wants to make sure nobody forgets who … um … “Hit It First,” with his latest song and vid.

Snoop Lion Says 'Brainwashed' Hip-Hop Will Soon Be Ready For Gay Rapper

Posted 5/1/13 12:29 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Music, politics

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Snoop Lion has always been vocal about his support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, but has expressed doubts in the past about whether or not the hip-hop world would ever feel the same way.

Today Is National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Posted 5/1/13 12:25 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Events, News, sex, sexual health

Photo: (StayTeen.org)

The rate of teen pregnancy has been dropping in the last few decades, but three out of 10 teenage girls will still become pregnant before reaching the age of 20. In hopes of bringing the numbers down more, the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy got started.

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Selfless Snaps: John Mayer Gets His Painting On To Help Vets

Posted 5/1/13 11:55 am EST by Claire Biggs in Celebs, Photos

Photo: (Douglas Collier for the Shreveport Times)

John Mayer definitely has a way with the guitar and the ladiez, but did you know he's also pretty handy with a paintbrush? No, he ain't Picasso, but we caught the singer showing off his house painting skills last week, and it was all for a good cause.

MTV Act Blog

Yessss! Rockaway High School Damaged By Sandy Will Have A Prom!

[Video] Hunter Hayes Plays Doctor + Goes Speechless During St. Jude's Visit

Selfless Snaps: Ben Affleck Decides To 'Live Below The Line'

Sweet Tweet: Jordin Sparks Channels Orange For Melanoma Awareness Month

This Week on 'Real World Portland': Jordan, Nia + Alcohol Do Not Mix Well

[Interview] Amber Riley, Cody Simpson + More To Judge Tori Kelly's Cover Contest

Act-Off! Ray J vs. Kim K.: Who 'Hit It First' For Charity?

Snoop Lion Says 'Brainwashed' Hip-Hop Will Soon Be Ready For Gay Rapper

Today Is National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Selfless Snaps: John Mayer Gets His Painting On To Help Vets

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