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14 Feb 2013

[Video Playlist] Songs That Highlight Why One Billion Are Rising

Posted 2/14/13 1:40 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Events, Music

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This Valentine's Day, One Billion Rising wants you to stand up and dance for abused women around the world. One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women dancing is a revolution.

8 Celebs Getting Up For One Billion Rising

Posted 2/14/13 10:00 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Events

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The day has come, and nope, we're not talking 'bout Valentine's Day! Today we RISE. Why?! One Billion Rising is working to stop violence against women (alarmingly, one in three women will be physically or sexually assaulted during her lifetime) and people from all walks of life (celebs, me, hopefully you, hopefully A BILLION PEOPLE) are coming together for this major campaign.

13 Feb 2013

Got Heart? Send A Valentine's Day Card To Newtown.

Posted 2/13/13 11:51 am EST by Danica Davidson in Events, News, Social media

Photo: (SandyHookPromise.org)

February 14 is the time to get lovey with your sweetheart and to join the One Billion Rising campaign, but it’s also the two month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. In honor of the 26 people who lost their lives -- and their family and loved ones -- 1 Million Hearts for Newtown is here to share love on the world wide web.

Sweet Tweet: Vinny Guadagnino Stands Up For Women With One Billion Rising Campaign

Posted 2/13/13 11:08 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Events, sports, Sweet Tweet

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MTV has hooked up with One Billion Rising to stop violence against women, and as part of the MTV fam, Vinny Guadagnino has joined in on the campaign. Tomorrow people across the globe are going to rise for women’s rights, and Vinny gave a Twitter shoutout to Royce White, who’s also taking part in the big day.

12 Feb 2013

Act-Off! Justin Bieber vs. The Black Keys: Both Sides Exchange Jabs After Grammys

Posted 2/12/13 6:28 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Events, Music, School

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The Mayan calendar must just have been off by a few weeks, because this is totally the apocalypse! Hipsters and Beliebers are in an all-out war as Justin Bieber and Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney share a heated post-Grammy exchange.

Celebrate Lincoln's Birthday + Help End Slavery

Posted 2/12/13 11:40 am EST by Casey Acierno in Events, Human Trafficking

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If he were still around, Abraham Lincoln would be turning 204 (!!!) today. It’d be understandable if you thought slavery's been history for nearly as long – after all, we've all heard plenty about the Emancipation Proclamation and when Lincoln freed the slaves. Today, though, there are an estimated 27 million slaves worldwide -- more than during Lincoln's time -- with incidences of sex and labor trafficking reported in all fifty states.

[Video Playlist] Music to Rise Up to For Women This Valentine's Day

Posted 2/12/13 10:49 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Events, Health, sexual health

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Valentine’s Day is all about love, and that’s why this February 14th, One Billion Rising wants you to give your love to women who often go without it.

11 Feb 2013

Before They Won Big These 6 Grammy Winners Were...

Posted 2/11/13 6:21 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Events, Music

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Awards show season is all about the glitz and the glamour, and last night’s Grammys was no exception. While the night is dedicated to recognizing success in the music industry, it’s easy to forget that not all artists found an easy way to the top.

Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake + Pharrell Champion Causes at 2013 Grammys

Posted 2/11/13 1:18 pm EST by MTV Act in Celebs, Events, Music, TV

Everyone is still talking about music's biggest night. From Jennifer Lopez out-legging Angelina Jolie to the hilarious Kelly Clarkson photobomb, the 55th Grammy Awards was a night to remember! To add to that list of what everyone's talking about, we're here to highlight three moments that, like legs and photobombs, deserve the attention.

MTV Act Blog Events

[Video Playlist] Songs That Highlight Why One Billion Are Rising

8 Celebs Getting Up For One Billion Rising

Sweet Tweet: Vinny Guadagnino Stands Up For Women With One Billion Rising Campaign

Act-Off! Justin Bieber vs. The Black Keys: Both Sides Exchange Jabs After Grammys

Celebrate Lincoln's Birthday + Help End Slavery

[Video Playlist] Music to Rise Up to For Women This Valentine's Day

Before They Won Big These 6 Grammy Winners Were...

Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake + Pharrell Champion Causes at 2013 Grammys

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