21 May 2013
AdamGrant-Feature
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Photo: (GiveAndTake.com)

Adam Grant recently stopped by MTV to talk about his new book, Give and Take. Who is Adam? Oh, just Wharton's youngest (and highest rated) tenured professor. NBD. After several years of researching what CEOs know that the rest of us don’t, Grant came to a pretty crazy conclusion: The secret to success is ... being a “giver.”

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6 May 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

If you’re a fan of girl power and positivity, chances are Eve Ensler’s work is on your digital bookshelf. The feminist powerhouse is responsible for getting the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway to rise up and protest violence against women for 1 Billion Rising, and for theater kids around the world to belt out The Vagina Monologues.

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30 Apr 2013
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Oh, man. Some serious drama goes down when Jenna’s dad finds her birth control in the guest bathroom. It's totally understandable that her dad is feeling protective and worried that Jenna and Matty haven’t really talked through things enough. Being super-secure with your relationship means being able to talk about anything -- including your protection plan.

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25 Apr 2013
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Photos: (Getty, MTV Act)

We’ve got your playlist to get you in the mood…to practice safe sex. Today is #ThrowbackThursday, and in honor of April’s National STD Awareness month we’re DJing our fave old-school artists who originally made “the sex talk” cool. These songs may be vintage, but knowing your status and practicing safe sex never goes out of style. Check out our picks below!

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23 Apr 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

"Sure, babe." Eeeeek the words NO GIRL ever wants to hear. After Jenna’s pregnancy scare last week and subsequent drama with Matty, we are on the edge of our seats to see how everything gets (hopefully) resolved tonight!

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29 Nov 2012
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We know Twitter is all about #realtalk, but we’ve got our own take on this hashtag in honor of our new special, "I’m Positive", airing this Saturday, December 1 -- World Aids Day -- at 7/6c on MTV.

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27 Nov 2012
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Photo: (MTV)

Ever wanted to be in the audience, chilling with Kanye at the MTV Video Music Awards? Well, now is your chance (although we can’t guarantee the Kanye part) to win a trip to the 2013 MTV VMA! All you have to do is follow and Retweet this @MTV Tweet:

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21 Oct 2012
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Last week we kicked off our #AskWolf series, where Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino and Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey ask Wolf Blitzer your political questions! The MTV stars chatted Wolf up about swing states and third party candidates. This week, the Sitch has a toughie: Why should I care about the election?

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3 Oct 2012
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Photo: (Getty Images)

We got a big announcement, you guys! As part of MTV’s Power of 12, MTV’s Twitter (@MTV) will be taking a break from live-Tweeting the latest  shows to live-Tweet the Presidential Debates, starting tomorrow at 9 pm EST. There’s a twist though!

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25 Sep 2012
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Today is National Voter Registration Day and organizations across the U.S. are celebrating by registering themselves, registering their friends, family, strangers -- and whoever else wants to join the party. As part of MTV’s Power of 12, MTV is getting in on the action and going red white and blue on-air and online for the occasion.

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