10 May 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

We’re big fans of Music is Medicine founder and CEO Leora Friedman, and it turns out we’re not the only ones! As part of the “Random Acts of mtvU” series, “Glee” star Darren Criss surprised the Princeton student by dropping by to ask her to be his date to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in August.

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Photo: (Getty)

Madonna will be presented with the Top Touring Artist Award at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, but there's a second honor she chould be receiving: most charitable. The queen of pop recently sold a $7.2 million painting to raise funds for girls’ education projects in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa.

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Photo: (Getty)

Eva Longoria is passionate about education, whether it be finishing up her master’s degree or helping Latinas get an education through the Eva Longoria Foundation. She also wants you to be educated on how to take care of your skin.

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9 May 2013
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Get your tissues ready, because this story will probably make you cry.

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Photos: (Getty)

Britney Spears looks fab in a white bikini on the June cover of Shape magazine, and what better place to flaunt her hot bod than in Las Vegas? Inside the mag, Brit confirms her rumored Vegas residency, slated for this fall.

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Photo: (Weinstein Company)

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which means organizations all over the country are working to raise awareness about the disorders that affect millions of Americans.

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Photos: (WWF)

Nothing says “Thanks for everything, Mom” like an awesome Mother’s Day present, right? Well, if you’re a little behind on shopping and looking for a last-minute gift, don’t sweat it! We’ve got you.

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Photo: (Stonewall Democrats)

Lesbian, gey, bisexual and transgender Americans and their allies are extra loud and proud today. It's the very first Give OUT Day — which is all about donating to (and getting involved with!) LGBT causes and organizations.

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Photo: (Youtube)

What happens when you combine the star power of Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker and a large cast that includes other Academy Award-winning actors? You get the powerful new trailer for Lee Daniels’ upcoming movie, “The Butler.” The film follows Whitaker’s character as he works as the White House’s head butler during eight presidencies and highlights the struggle for civil rights during that time.

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AdamMel-Feature
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Melanie Brown, aka Mel B, aka Scary Spice, is getting ready to spice up Adam Lambert’s life by giving him a GLAAD Media Award this weekend.

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