12 Dec 2012

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Nas put his devotion for his daughter Destiny in his raw, emotional song “Daughters,” and this Friday he’s also making the day for other people’s daughters in Queens, New York with the 8th Annual Bratz Doll Drive. The drive, which is being put together by Saving Our Daughters, honors Iliss Benjamin, the daughter of SOD founder Curtis Benjamin, who lost her battle to cancer.

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11 Dec 2012
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While many music videos tend to ditch reality for fantasy clubs where everybody mysteriously knows the same choreography, Australian DJ and producer tyDi’s “Glow In The Dark” featuring Kerli is an honest portrayal of the real issues that many young people face today.

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Any song lyrics get you going through the year? How ’bout inspiring quotes that are perf to share with your friends on your FB wall? Heard any statements that made you want to get up and cheer? In 2012, it was probably one of our 10 most kick-ass, change-making quotes of the year that got you screaming, "Preach!" Here's our list!

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The Ally Coalition, which was recently launched by six-time Grammy nominee Fun. and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, debuted the music video for Dani Shay’s song “One.” In the video, we get a glimpse into the relationship of Dani and her girlfriend Ali Stroker, and it’s hard not to go “Awww!” for their love.

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6 Dec 2012
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Reality star Rob Kardashian is under fire after writing a series of heated Tweets about a woman who he claims cheated on him with 20 different men. Whoa there! We def have to say something about this...

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During the past few days Lady Gaga has repeatedly talked to her almost 32 million Tweeps about the UN and UNICEF, and yesterday she gave us an exciting link on her Little Monsters site to let us know more of what it’s all about.

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4 Dec 2012
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It’s time to sing “Happy Birthday” to A THIN LINE, the MTV campaign that empowers young people to fight digital abuse! A THIN LINE just turned three-years-old, and Pete Wentz wants you to get involved and get yer free gear.

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2012 has no doubt been the year of One Direction (so glad we agree) capturing the hearts of Directioners worldwide and causing hysteria wherever these hunks set foot. Recently Liam Payne (I DIE) was photographed with his GF Danielle Peazer in NYC where he and his fellow bandmates played a gig, okay not JUST a gig, but Madison Square Garden. A show they sold out in minutes. Quite a big deal, fellas! Another big deal? Nope, not the fact that he's rekindling a romance with Danielle. It was THE t-shirt Liam was rocking!

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3 Dec 2012
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For everyone who wants to say “boo” to bullying and “yay” to acceptance, last night’s Trevor Live was the place to be. The fundraiser was happening to help the Trevor Project, which offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth, and Katy Perry attended the epic night.

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It’s time for a celebration! Today, A THIN LINE turns three years old.

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