24 Apr 2013
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MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) teamed up with Jason Mraz to put on a concert to help end human trafficking. Today on MTV.com and mtvU you can watch "MTV World Stage: Live in Myanmar" and follow Mraz on his journey as he meets with survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.

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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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Ludacris wants to recognize the hard work and sacrifice that servicemen and women do on a daily basis. That’s why he’s hooked up with C*A*M*M*O’S Mission One Voice, which focuses on thanking, helping and honoring the troops through music.

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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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Dianna Agron’s birthday is one week away, and the "Glee" star's birthday has been turned into an opportunity to raise money for the Somaly Mam Foundation in effort to fight human trafficking.

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Justin Bieber loves each and every one of his Beliebers, but one in particular holds a special place in his heart. Hold the angry Twitter rants! We’re talking about Justin’s English teacher, Mr. Monteith, whom he praises in this exclusive clip from tonight’s “Real Change: Artists for Education” CBS special.

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22 Apr 2013
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It’s now been one week since the Boston Marathon bombing. Like many people, Sandra Bullock, her "The Heat" co-star Melissa McCarthy, and “Silver Linings Playbook” star Bradley Cooper are so moved by what happened that they've stepped up to be there for the public officials and victims.

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It might seem obvious, but sexual assault is no laughing matter -- so why are so many people taking it so lightly? Earlier this month, Rick Ross learned the hard way that rapping about rape or sexual assault is unacceptable, to say the least. The MC apologized on Twitter, saying that he doesn’t “condone rape.”
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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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