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9 Sep 2011

[CONTEST] Confronting Intolerance Winner: 'Mixed Moon' By Jordan (Jane) the Boa

Posted 9/9/11 3:00 pm EST by MTV Act in Art, Contests, School

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This is the first in a series of three stories confronting intolerance to commemorate September 11. Read "Mixed Moon" by Jordan:

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[CONTEST] Young Writers Pay Tribute To 9/11, Promote Tolerance: And The Winners Are...

Posted 9/9/11 12:38 pm EST by MTV Act in Art, Contests, News

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Every generation has an event that changes its world. Whether you lived one mile or 1,000 miles from New York, the events of September 11, 2001, probably changed your perspective in some way. We asked you to submit your stories promoting tolerance to Figment, and the stories you came up with were simply breathtaking! Find out who won after the jump...

24 Aug 2011

#SocialTattoo Makes Empathy Permanent: Would You Get A Tattoo For A Cause?

Posted 8/24/11 11:25 am EST by Katie Leavitt in Art, Style

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Don't you just hate when people are really passionate about a cause or natural disaster and then totally forget about it once it's no longer in the news or trending online? The Social Tattoo Project is trying to change that by "making empathy permanent"––with ink.

23 Aug 2011

[INTERVIEW] Otep Shamaya Tops Our VMA Poll; Dishes On Rihanna, Gaga And 'Fists Fall'

Posted 8/23/11 3:33 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Art, Contests, Interview, Music

Photo: OTEP (Djosefin Maurer)

If you weren't an OTEP fan before, now's as good a time as any to join the bandwagon. Metal singer Otep Shamaya creamed the competition in our extended Best Video With a Message poll. A well-deserved honor? You'd better believe it.

22 Aug 2011

[CONTEST] Tell Us A Story + Confront Intolerance On 9/11 = Win An iPad!

Posted 8/22/11 12:16 pm EST by MTV Act in Art, Contests

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Every generation has an event that changes its world. Whether you lived one mile or 1,000 miles from New York, the events of September 11, 2001, probably changed your perspective in some way.

19 Aug 2011

U2 Donates $7.2 Million To Young Musicians In Ireland: How You Can Help Save The Arts

Posted 8/19/11 12:30 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Art, Celebs, Music

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Oh, U2. If we had to choose to live with or without you, you betcha the answer is WITH! Lead singer Bono is already well known for his philanthropical superpowers in Africa, including the Product (RED) campaign and the ethically sourced clothing line EDUN, which also supports developing economies. Now he and his band, U2, are bringing their support back home to Ireland.

17 Aug 2011

Artists For The Environment Aim To Stop Deforestation, Save Music In Madagascar

Posted 8/17/11 3:11 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Art, Music

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The Artists for the Environment initiative, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar, is working to bring more income to the local population in Madagascar and save the environment through art. And it could help save the music, too.

16 Aug 2011

[INTERVIEW] Designer Jac Vanek Fuses Music And Fashion For NOH8, Invisible Children

Posted 8/16/11 11:47 am EST by Ashley Simon in Art, Celebs

Photo: Jac Vanek (Claire Oring)

It’s hard not to be inspired by Jac Vanek. At the young age of 23, Vanek has established herself as a multi-hyphenate to be reckoned with: designer, stylist, music enthusiast and social activist. Her black and white statement bracelets and eponymous clothing line have become an iconic fixture of the music scene, resulting in high-profile collaborations with We The Kings, Cobra Starship and NOH8, to name a few. And she’s just getting started.

11 Aug 2011

Photo: The Black Eyed Peas attend the Adobe Youth Voices Academy launch (Getty Images)

Black Eyed Peas Continue To Plant Inspiration With A Fourth Peapod Academy

Posted 8/11/11 11:54 am EST by Katie Leavitt in Art, Celebs, Tech

Photo: The Black Eyed Peas attend the Adobe Youth Voices Academy launch (Getty Images)

The Black Eyed Peas are continuing their mission to “Plant Inspiration” by helping young people create social change through the arts.

10 Aug 2011

Jay-Z, Kanye And Nicki Minaj Are Rap Royalty: Which Topped Forbes' Cash Kings List?

Posted 8/10/11 2:56 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Art, Celebs, Money

Photo: Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West Perform at Yankee Stadium (Getty Images)

Jay-Z and Kanye West may be battling each other for the crown in this week's Act-Off, but The Throne is apparently suited for them both. The pair topped off the Forbes' Cash Kings 2011: Hip-Hop's Top Earners report, as Nicki Minaj became the first female to make the list!

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[CONTEST] Confronting Intolerance Winner: 'Mixed Moon' By Jordan (Jane) the Boa

[CONTEST] Young Writers Pay Tribute To 9/11, Promote Tolerance: And The Winners Are...

#SocialTattoo Makes Empathy Permanent: Would You Get A Tattoo For A Cause?

[INTERVIEW] Otep Shamaya Tops Our VMA Poll; Dishes On Rihanna, Gaga And 'Fists Fall'

[CONTEST] Tell Us A Story + Confront Intolerance On 9/11 = Win An iPad!

U2 Donates $7.2 Million To Young Musicians In Ireland: How You Can Help Save The Arts

Artists For The Environment Aim To Stop Deforestation, Save Music In Madagascar

[INTERVIEW] Designer Jac Vanek Fuses Music And Fashion For NOH8, Invisible Children

Black Eyed Peas Continue To Plant Inspiration With A Fourth Peapod Academy

Jay-Z, Kanye And Nicki Minaj Are Rap Royalty: Which Topped Forbes' Cash Kings List?

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