1 May 2013
RealWorldTonight-Feature
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It seems like two things are required for “Real World Portland” roommates Jordan and Nia to blow up at each other: booze and nudity. Although both look fab in their undies, what happens when they get drunk together is often not as attractive.

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26 Apr 2013
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Photo: Mareshia Rucker, left, and classmate Stephanie Sinnot. (Getty)

During her junior year, Mareshia Rucker had fantasies about prom, but then it hit her that high school students in her county had two separate proms -- one for black students and one for white students. Now that she’s a senior, Mareshia and some of her Wilcox County High classmates have spearheaded a campaign to hold an integrated prom that all students may attend.

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24 Apr 2013
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From a sex shop visit to a pizza parlor hookup to Nia's X-Rated attempt at embarrassing Jordan, this season of "Real World Portland" is so sexually charged, I feel like I just stuck my finger in a socket! But one roommate is doing the opposite when it comes to sex.

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Zac Efron, where have you been all my life? To quote the Backstreet Boys, “I don’t care who you are. Where you’re from. What you did. As long as you love me.”

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When you were 12 years old, you probably weren’t on stage with actress Elle Fanning and “Glee” star Alex Newell at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. But if your name is Jazz, that’s just another night in the whirlwind ride that is your life.

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NOH8 is getting lots of love from the Shore! JWOWW recently posed for the marriage equality campaign, and now Vinny Guadagnino has jumped on board. With his pics now out, he spoke to MTV Act about his involvement.

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23 Apr 2013
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If you’ve ever been bullied, you know that it can make you feel alone. Well, you’re not alone -- Ke$ha’s been there, too. Today, she’s joining with Love is Louder to raise the volume on messages of love and support -- and she wants you to do the same!

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Every other month, we'll take an artist on the rise on the MTV Music Meter and, to help you learn a little more about them, detail some of their philanthropic tendencies -- from Mika to Ellie Goulding. This week: Kid Cudi!

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22 Apr 2013
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It sounds like Naya Rivera is glaad she was able to take part in the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles this past weekend. She was joined by “Glee” costar Darren Criss, and they sure weren't the only big names there: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Bill Clinton were also in attendance,  and Drew Barrymore was the host. NBD.

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12 Apr 2013
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April 4th marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In his honor, the King Center in his hometown of Atlanta has launched the “50 Days of Nonviolence" campaign to challenge students to abstain from violence for the rest of the school year.

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