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8 Mar 2013

All-Star Lineup Celebrates The Music of Prince + Arts Education at Benefit Concert

Posted 3/8/13 6:02 pm EST by Jose Iniguez in Art, Events, Music, Photos

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Would you expect D'Angelo, Maya Rudolph, Elvis Costello and The Roots to share a stage? Probz not as likely as hearing "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," and "Raspberry Beret" at a Prince tribute. Last night, IT. ALL. WENT. DOWN.

Ne-Yo To Headline mtvU's SpringFix Benefit Concert at Six Flags in Jersey

Posted 3/8/13 2:14 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Events, Music, Natural Disasters, News

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If you are like me, the countdown to spring break is constantly on my mind -- saying goodbye to the grind of school and hello to a nice relaxing week. Or nice rewarding week for those taking part in mtvU's Spring Fix, a unique opportunity to spend break by volunteering in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.

7 Mar 2013

Private Film Screening? Visit From A Teen Hearthrob? 400 Bronx Students Had The Best Day Ever!

Posted 3/7/13 4:05 pm EST by Alexis Tirado in Celebs, Events, Movies, School

Photo: "Admission" actor Nat Wolff and director Paul Weitz pose with students of Validus Prep. (Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

What would you do if you and your classmates were invited to a private screening of the film "Admission" and afterwards saw teen hearthrob Nat Wolff IRL talk about 7th grade heartbreaks, his fave actors and whatnot?! It happened to 400 students at Validus Prep in Bronx, New York!

Harvard Students Gain Momentum on Gender Issues Ahead of International Women’s Day

Posted 3/7/13 1:07 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Events, News, Video

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Tomorrow (Friday, March 8) is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.” mtvU correspondent Megan Mitchell spoke with two Harvard students, Kate Sim and Nadia Farjood, who are working to draw attention to gender issues on their campus.

6 Mar 2013

Act-Off! Taylor Swift on Amy Poehler + Tina Fey: There's A Special Place in Hell For Them

Posted 3/6/13 3:15 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Events, Music, TV

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It’s the queen of country versus the queens of comedy! Taylor Swift has a few choice words for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who poked fun at her love life while hosting the Golden Globes earlier this year.

5 Mar 2013

3 Inspiring Moments in Recent MTV Movie Awards History

Posted 3/5/13 5:03 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Events, Movies

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Hungry for some Golden Popcorn? Although the 2013 MTV Movie Awards aren’t ‘til April 14th, tonight’s Nomination Spectacular should feed your hunger until then.

Carly Rae Jepsen Withdraws From Boy Scout Jamboree Over Anti-Gay Policy

Posted 3/5/13 12:54 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Events, Music, News

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Carly Rae Jepsen is singin’ “Call Me Never” to the Boy Scouts of America! She was set to perform at this year’s National Boy Scout Jamboree, but withdrew when she learned the organization doesn’t support gay rights.

1 Mar 2013

Carly Rae Jepsen Gets Heat After Signing On to Perform for Anti-Gay Boy Scouts

Posted 3/1/13 4:56 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Events, Music, politics

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GLAAD and former Boy Scout camp leader Derek Nance are calling on Carly Rae Jepsen and Train to speak out against the Boy Scout’s ban on gay scouts and leaders during their performances at this year’s National Scout Jamboree.

Taylor Swift Gets Back At Harry Styles...With Charity

Posted 3/1/13 4:26 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Events, Music

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Taylor Swift is either a generous person or a crazy stalker, because she recently teamed up with ex Harry Styles’ fave charity: Comic Relief.

28 Feb 2013

On the Outside: Helping A Friend Through An Eating Disorder

Posted 2/28/13 12:14 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Events, Health, Resources

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This week is National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)'s annual awareness week, “the largest education and outreach effort on eating disorders in the United States.” The theme of this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness week is “Everybody Knows Somebody.” The campaign's theme resonated deeply with me, because I know somebody: my best friend from high school.

MTV Act Blog Events

All-Star Lineup Celebrates The Music of Prince + Arts Education at Benefit Concert

Ne-Yo To Headline mtvU's SpringFix Benefit Concert at Six Flags in Jersey

Private Film Screening? Visit From A Teen Hearthrob? 400 Bronx Students Had The Best Day Ever!

Harvard Students Gain Momentum on Gender Issues Ahead of International Women’s Day

Act-Off! Taylor Swift on Amy Poehler + Tina Fey: There's A Special Place in Hell For Them

3 Inspiring Moments in Recent MTV Movie Awards History

Carly Rae Jepsen Withdraws From Boy Scout Jamboree Over Anti-Gay Policy

Carly Rae Jepsen Gets Heat After Signing On to Perform for Anti-Gay Boy Scouts

Taylor Swift Gets Back At Harry Styles...With Charity

On the Outside: Helping A Friend Through An Eating Disorder

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