2 Apr 2013
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Many people who watch “BUCKWILD” felt as if they got to know 21-year-old Shain Gandee like a friend and were shocked to learn about his unexpected passing. MTV Act is as sad as the rest of the MTV family, and we spoke with Courtney Knowles, spokesperson for the Jed Foundation about tips on dealing with loss.

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1 Apr 2013
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Jenelle Evans has been juggling a number of issues in her life, and on tonight’s episode of “Teen Mom 2," it shows her getting out of an abusive relationship after her fiancé hurts her.

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As Captain America, Chris Evans is one of “The Avengers” characters nominated for a 2013 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight. Chris might not actually be walking around in Cap’s costume on the average day, but he is involved with the fight for equality.

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29 Mar 2013
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Malala Yousafzai is already an education activist and a hero for girls’ rights, but now she’s also going to be an author. “I Am Malala” is due out this autumn, and we can’t wait to read it.

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Pitch Perfect” is nominated for four 2013 MTV Movie Awards, and as a both a producer and star of the film, Elizabeth Banks must be feeling pretty happy. She’s also happy to see troops return home safe to their families, and she shared some heartwarming images.

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28 Mar 2013
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This week the Supreme Court is listening to two different cases involving same-sex marriage, so people are letting their voices be heard on the issue. Beyoncé, following in the footsteps of her hubs Jay-Z, has announced her support of marriage equality, and Ricky Martin is happy to share.

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Twenty-seven years ago Lady Gaga was totally born this way, and now she’s helping other people celebrate what makes them unique. While Little Monsters everywhere wish Mother Monster a happy, happy born day, we’re going to highlight five ways Gaga has made a big diff in the past year. And trust us, it A LOT of good stuff!

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27 Mar 2013
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Photo: Eli Richbourg and Joel Schumacher, at left, upon mtvU winning the Emmy Governor’s Award -- the highest award bestowed by the Academy -- for its Sudan campaign. (Getty)

Photo: Eli Richbourg and Joel Schumacher, at left, upon mtvU winning the Emmy Governor’s Award -- the highest award bestowed by the Academy -- for its Sudan campaign. (Getty)

Eli Richbourg -- who recently passed away at age 42 -- might not be a household name, yet there’s a good chance he touched your life. While the writer and producer is best-known for collaborating with Joel Schumacher (director of “The Lost Boys,” “Flatliners,”, “A Time To Kill”, “Phantom of the Opera”), he also worked on many of MTV’s most impactful pro-social campaigns.

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If you’ve noticed Facebook and Twitter going red all of a sudden, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The Human Rights Campaign, or HRC, released a red version of its equal sign logo, and Ashley Benson has joined in on the campaign that's all over the place -- and for good reason.

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26 Mar 2013
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If Lance Bass checks swing by MTV.com today he might notice an article about the 15th anniversary of 'NSYNC. (Wow, that makes me nostalgic.) Maybe that’s next on his to-read list, because first he’s sharing a CNN piece on what it’s like to be gay in rural Mississippi.

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