8 Apr 2013
GLAADCelebs-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Charlize Theron -- it’s either an oddly cast “Hunger Games” sequel, or they’ll all be at the April 20th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

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Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber are getting together. No, this isn’t some grand scheme to make Liam Hemsworth and Selena Gomez jealous. On April 23, the two will be joining Pitbull, Jason Mraz, and a host of other celebs for CBS’ “The Real Change Project: Artists for Education” television special.

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4 Apr 2013
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Today marks the forty-fifth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. To honor his legacy, Kelly Rowland is joining The King Center in launching “The 50 Days of Nonviolence” campaign.

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3 Apr 2013
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Did you know that one in two sexually active people will get an STD by the time their 25th birthday rolls around -- and most won't know it? That’s why April is STD Awareness Month -- to spread awareness about protection, testing, treating and curing STDs.

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2 Apr 2013
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April is National Autism Awareness Month, and today is World Autism Awareness Day! World Autism Awareness Day was started by Autism Speaks six years ago to raise funds and awareness for people and families affected by autism. Autism affects 1 in 88 children in the U.S., and costs families $66,000 a year on average! The following celebs champion autism research, treatment, and education.

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Photo: World Of Jenks' stars Andrew Jenks and Chad.  (MTV)

Today, April 2, is World Autism Awareness Day, and Autism Speaks is asking you to help “shine a light” on the disorder.

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April is Autism Awareness Month, and it’s getting kicked off today with World Autism Awareness Day. So in honor of this, P!nk is ready to get a little less, um, pink and a little more blue.

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1 Apr 2013
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There's something about Mary Emmas! First it was Emma Stone, and now Emma Watson will receive the second ever Trailblazer Award at this year's MTV Movie Awards.

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29 Mar 2013
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By Brenna Ehrlich

The line outside Kate Nash's show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg is studded with colors that remind me of the upcoming Easter holiday -- girls with light blue and pink dyed hair.

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28 Mar 2013
FoodBank-Feature
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Lauren Bush Lauren really wants to “FEED” America, guys. To promote her eagerly anticipated FEED USA + Target collaboration, Lauren is visiting food banks across the United States.

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