20 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Chloë Grace Moretz won us over as the purple-haired assassin in “Kick-Ass,” and now she’s proving she can hold her own IRL too.

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Photo: (Getty)

You might have noticed #IDAHO2013 trending over the weekend, and, no, they weren’t talking about the state! May 17 was International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (shortened to “IDAHO” online), and fun. used their Twitter handle to spread the anti-harassment, pro-acceptance message.

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17 May 2013
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Photos: (Getty)

It won’t be too much longer before we have a Kimye baby! While it sounds like Kim Kardashian is happily awaiting the day she’ll become a mom, some people have been trying to ruin her mood by poking fun at her weight. Cheryl Cole spoke out in support of Kim and her body, and Kim wrote her gratitude back.

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13 May 2013
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Miley Cyrus "Can't Be Tamed," but she's hoping the Interwebz can be. The 20-year-old pop star hopped on Twitter Sunday to address her haters, specifically calling out the fans of two friends, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez.

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Photo: (Flickr/GLAAD)

Adam Lambert has done a lot of work for LGBT rights, and this past weekend he was honored at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Spice Girl Mel B finally got her chance to give Adam the Davidson/Valentini Award, and we got to listen to his great words on love and acceptance.

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9 May 2013
GiveOut-Feature
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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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Photos: (Getty)

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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8 May 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

We're eagerly awaiting The Wanted’s new show “The Wanted Life,” premiering Sunday, June 2 at 10/9c on E! Aren't you too? In the meantime, the boys have released their “Walks Like Rihanna” music video.

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7 May 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

Ke$ha: rockstar, pop phenomenon, beard lover and most importantly, human. Yes, we often put our fave celebs on a high pedestal, but as we see in tonight's episode of "My Crazy Beautiful Life," words carry power.

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3 May 2013
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Photo: (Dressed For Success)

By Tamara Bullock, special to Act

I was born on the beautiful island of Jamaica, the oldest of four children (and the only girl). I was raised by a single mother in a religious Christian household in a poor neighborhood in Kingston. Growing up, I knew that there was something different about me long before I had the language to name that difference.

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