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20 Apr 2012
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Photo: (Getty Images)

Adam Lambert would take away everyone's guns and give out pizza, while Lady Gaga would grant equal rights to LGBT Americans. If fun. were President, they'd have a National Jam Day. And if Mac Miller or A$AP Rocky were President... well, let's just say it's pretty fitting with today being 4/20 (April 20) and all.

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19 Apr 2012
American Idol, Season 11, Top 7

Photo: The top 7 finalists on Season 11 of American Idol. (FOX Broadcasting)

Some of the best things EVER are green: Jennifer Lopez's infamous Grammy dress, Jennifer Lopez's BAFTA dress, and trees -- just to name a few. This week, the "American Idol" top 7 finalists celebrated the latter and all things environment in celebration of Earth Day (this Sunday, April 22). In separate videos posted on the "Idol" website, the contestants agreed is was a very important day for all of us, and put the mic down to tell us why.

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18 Apr 2012
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Photo: (MTV)

We've been keeping up with the girls of '16 and Pregnant' all season long. Last night's episode shared Alex's struggle with being pregnant at 16 and having an unreliable boyfriend who would show up to doctor's appointments under the influence of who-knows-what. Looking back, there's one thing she'd so differently: make sure to have open communication with your partner even before you have sex.

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11 Apr 2012
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Photo: (MTV)

Teen pregnancy is at an all time low! The National Center for Health Statistics reports that there's an average of 34.3 teenage births per 1,000 women between the ages of 15-19 in the U.S. "16 and Pregnant" continues it's ground-breaking inside look at the lives of teenage moms part of that statistic. Last night, we got to know Lindsey.

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10 Apr 2012
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Photo: (Facebook)

Usually, in selecting your profile photo for Facebook, you go with the latest one in which your tan and pouf showed well. Or maybe you got a good photo of your "Teen Wolf" pal's reaction after you done punk'd him. Or maybe, like us, you crowd-source "Photos of Action" from youth around the globe to spotlight on your Facebook profile! Want yours to be next? Here's how to submit.

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4 Apr 2012
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Photo: Briana and her baby, Nova. (MTV)

Last week you watched Katie and Mackenzie share their stories on "16 and Pregnant." This week, it was Briana's turn -- and she, too, shared the spotlight when her sister Brittany found out she was pregnant a month after Briana. Both handled their pregnancies differently -- and clashed along the way -- but they've ultimately moved on, as Briana explains in the clip below.

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3 Apr 2012
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Photo: Katie (left) and Mackenzie, cast of 16 and Pregnant. (MTV)

A brand new season of "16 and Pregnant" has now delivered two babies -- Mackenzie's and Katie's. All season long we'll be bringing you post-show interviews with the moms where they'll squash sex myths once and for all, and share tips on how you can take control of your sex life. See what Mackenzie and Katie had to say in the clips below!

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22 Mar 2012
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Photo: (Getty Images)

Lots of special days around the corner, we hear. For one, today is World Water Day! Also, after delaying its release, Adam Lambert is putting the final touches on his sophomore album, "Trespassing," and nearing a release date -- Glamberts rejoice! Plenty of you have special days around the corner, too -- birthdays to be exact -- and Adam wants you to donate your birthday to charity:water like he has the past two years.

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16 Mar 2012
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Photo: President Barack Obama addresses the Campus Champions of Change Challenge winners. (White House)

Before Thursday's Campus Champions of Change event at the White House, there was one question on every finalist's mind: Will the President of the United States show up, or would Barack Obama be too preoccupied hosting David Cameron, the British Prime Minister? Little did they know that the President had planned to be there all along. The room erupted in gasps, cheers, and even tears as Obama entered the room to deliver a message celebrating our generation's strong sense of idealism and commitment to winning America's future.

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14 Mar 2012
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Madonna and Justin Timberlake had "4 Minutes" to save the world -- and now you have your chance. World leaders want to know what kind of world you want to inherit at the Rio Earth Summit this June. Ready to talk sustainability and the environment with decision-makers from around the globe? Here's your shot!

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