9 May 2013
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Photo: (Weinstein Company)

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which means organizations all over the country are working to raise awareness about the disorders that affect millions of Americans.

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8 May 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

We're eagerly awaiting The Wanted’s new show “The Wanted Life,” premiering Sunday, June 2 at 10/9c on E! Aren't you too? In the meantime, the boys have released their “Walks Like Rihanna” music video.

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Photo: (Getty)

Selena Gomez wants you to "Come & Get It" -- or, rather, come and give it -- in Boston. The singer and actress recently announced that she'll be donating $1 from every ticket sold at her upcoming Boston show to the The One Fund Boston.

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Photo: (Getty)

Demi Lovato has been open about her mental and emotional health struggles because she wants other young people to know they’re not alone and that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She’s changed the lives of many Lovatics, and now she’s been officially honored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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7 May 2013
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Photos: (Getty)

With over two million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S.! Fortunately, it is also the most preventable.

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6 May 2013
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Photo: (PostStigma.com)

In 2007, Frank Warren created a blog that showcased people’s deepest, darkest secrets on handmade postcards. To combat the culture of shame around the stigma of mental illness, Post Stigma is hoping to follow PostSecret’s lead.

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Photo: (MTV)

If you’re a fan of girl power and positivity, chances are Eve Ensler’s work is on your digital bookshelf. The feminist powerhouse is responsible for getting the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway to rise up and protest violence against women for 1 Billion Rising, and for theater kids around the world to belt out The Vagina Monologues.

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Photo: (Getty)

Are your Spidey senses tingling? We caught Emma Stone taking a break from filming “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” in New York City to co-host the 2013 Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women this past weekend. The actress shared hosting duties with fellow Revlon spokesperson Olivia Wilde.

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3 May 2013
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Photos: Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Harry Styles on wheels.

Hellooooo May! The most important part of May is obvi my birthday National Bike Month, so I guess we should talk about what I want how to take part. Biking isn't just for kids. It's for hipsters, environmentalists, people who wanna save money on gas and basically everyone who lives in Portland. It's also for celebs like Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé!

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Photo: (Company UK)

When Demi Lovato entered treatment in late 2010, many people were shocked. Since her release in January 2011, the “Heart Attack” singer has been very open about her struggles and what’s she doing now to stay healthy. In a new interview with Company magazine, Lovato talked about the importance of having a solid support system in place.

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