16 Apr 2013
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Triumph turned to tragedy when two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. The explosions killed 3 people and injured at least 144 runners and spectators. Whether you're near or far from Boston, know somebody or just feel for those who do, here's a list of ways to give or receive help following this tragic event.

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We don’t yet know all the details of what happened after two explosions hit the Boston Marathon, but we know enough to feel emotions like horror, grief and anger.

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15 Apr 2013
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The 2013 MTV Movie Awards were wayyy great, but I'm all about what happens before the trophies and death stares go down. I'm talkin' 'bout the red carpet.

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Jordin Sparks has a successful career from her music and acting (not to mention her clothing line and fragrance!), and she wants to make sure other women have successful careers, too.

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Got a hunger for Jennifer Lawrence? GLAAD is holding a contest to fly one lucky winner and a friend to Los Angeles to walk the red carpet, mingle with celebs, and hang with Jen at the April 20th GLAAD Media Awards. Trust me -- this is one reaping you wanna be a part of!

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Aca-can’t believe the MTV Movie Awards are over! Rebel Wilson was hilarious as the evening’s host, but the awards show wasn’t all about the jokes and fantastic live performances. Our favorite celebs had hearts breaking and people talking when they used the night to call attention to important issues.

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Last night the 2013 MTV Movie Awards rocked it with movies, celebs and fashion, and one of the highlights was when Jamie Foxx was honored with the Generation Award. Another highlight of the night was the fact he used the opportunity to honor the memory of Trayvon Martin and the victims of Sandy Hook.

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14 Apr 2013
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The 2013 MTV Movie Awards air tonight at 9/8c on MTV, and no matter where you watch 'em from, we wanna give YOU the celebrity treatment! One lucky person will win the same swag bag we're gifting to A-list Movie attendees. It's packed full of lavish goodies, and get this: all you have to do to enter is Tweet!

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12 Apr 2013
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Justin Bieber is in the news for drugs again, but it's totally not what ya think! He's one of many celebs urging President Obama to end the War on Drugs, and switch his focus off of incarceration and onto intervention and rehabilitation.

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Finding the right college can be pretty intimidating, especially if you don’t have the budget to go visit the different colleges and get a good feel for them. That’s why the YouVisit website lets you tour colleges from around the world -- virtually.

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