6 Jun 2013
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America may not have a royal family, but we do have the Kardashians!  Whether you love them or not, you'll appreciate this: They're on a mission to find a bone marrow match for Kim's Kousin, Cici! Back in February, Kim revealed on her personal blog about this difficult journey her cousin was up against.

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5 Jun 2013
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On tonight’s episode of “Real World Portland,” a disagreement over doggy doo erupted into a physical fight between Averey and Nia. Now that’s a load of crap!
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Today is the 32nd anniversary of the discovery of AIDS. The disease has killed more than 30 million people in the last three decades, and more than 900 babies are born with HIV every day. (RED) wants there to be an AIDS -free generation by 2015, so the organization is rallying the globe to break a world record and raise awareness for the cause!

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As far as fan armies go, The Echelon is pretty incredible. The dedicated phans, fans who are also rock-star philanthropists, have been known to rally behind any and every cause that 30 Seconds to Mars champions.

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Twerking queen Miley Cyrus dropped her new single “We Can’t Stop” this week, and it’s just as awesome as we hoped it would be. The newly transformed singer has been hyping her fourth studio album, and dedicated this first single to the Smilers that have been with her since her Disney days.

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Events like Hurricane Sandy and the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, are difficult for everyone, including pets. That’s why “Twilight Saga” actor Kellan Lutz was touched to read a story about a woman who makes it her business to make sure pets are reunited with their fams after natural disasters.

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Earmuffs, please, because Adam Lambert and other celebs are about to say the  F-word.

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4 Jun 2013
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Fedoras aren't just for hipsters, y'all! Julianne Moore, Rosie Perez, Cynthia Nixon and John Leguizamo are among the many celebs rockin' Bruno Mars' favorite kinda hat in the Fedoras For Fairness immigration reform photo project.

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While support of LGBT rights has been growing in recent years, there is still a lot to be accomplished. That’s exactly why the band fun. started The Ally Coalition with designer Rachel Antonoff. To kick off Pride Month, we spoke to fun. guitarist and straight ally Jack Antonoff (Rachel's brother!) about what’s up with TAC and what he's most proud of.

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Have you ever dreamed of having your face on a bright Times Square billboard? Good, me too! And now is your chance -- but first, you have to make the promise to graduate high school.

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