28 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty, MTV Act)

Twenty-seven years ago Lady Gaga was totally born this way, and now she’s helping other people celebrate what makes them unique. While Little Monsters everywhere wish Mother Monster a happy, happy born day, we’re going to highlight five ways Gaga has made a big diff in the past year. And trust us, it A LOT of good stuff!

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27 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Love is in the air, or rather, in the U.S. Supreme Court as they hear two cases involving same-sex marriage this week. In the spirit of boys-on-boys, we present you with our favorite Hollywood bromances and their opinions on marriage equality.

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26 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Color Run)

Remember when marathons involved...well...running?! Screw that!

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25 Mar 2013
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Photos: (Getty, YouTube)

Chicago’s Barrington High School had the best day ever last Friday, after a video highlighting its students’ awesome charity work won them a visit from Rihanna!

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22 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Flickr.com/UNWorldWaterDay)

Now that it’s Friday, you’re probably all shouting "TGIF." Maybe we can throw in a "TGIHCW" (thank goodness I have clean water) into the mix, too? It's World Water Day!

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21 Mar 2013
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Photo:  TODAY's co-host Savannah Guthrie posing with Kayla McKeon at the NDSS Annual Gala. (Facebook.com/NationalDownSyndromeSociety)

Down syndrome affects 1 in every 691 births, which makes it a pretty important cause.

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Photo: (The Garden of Dreams Foundation)

In the midst of a whirlwind promotional tour for their new album, All Around The World, the boys of Mindless Behavior got very, well, mindful with a group of New York kids. Ray Ray, Prodigy, Princeton and Roc Royal teamed up with The Garden of Dreams Foundation to give tips to aspiring boys and girls on how to become the next big superstars.

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19 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

March is Music In Our Schools Month, and while budget cuts have left many schools without music education programs, these 5 organizations are working night and day to keep the music alive.

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Photo: (MTV)

Spring Break is coming to a close for some college students, and the ones who have been doing Sandy relief with mtvU’s Spring Fix are about to be rewarded for their big hearts. This weekend they’ll be treated to a trip to Six Flags Great Adventures in New Jersey, and the girls of "Jersey Shore" are Tweeting about how they’ll be there.

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18 Mar 2013
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Photos: (Getty)

March is Women’s History Month, so it’s time to give a hand to the women who are changing the world with their talents, activism and careers. We're highlighting ten modern leading ladies and feisty feminists who are supporting and helping other women.

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