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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Photo: (Getty)

Beyoncé and Tina Knowles want you to Miss A Meal. No, this isn't some crazy celebrity diet fad! Far from it. The Knowles ladies have joined forces with their pastor Rudy Rasmus and his wife Juanita to help feed hungry Americans.

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Photo: (Getty)

Question: Who’s young enough to be my brother, but rich enough to be my dad?

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Photo: (Getty)

Watching episodes of “Glee” is sure to make anyone smile, but Finn Hudson Cory Monteith knows that some kids are born with facial deformities that can keep them from smiling, eating and talking. That’s why he turns to Operation Smile for help.

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19 Mar 2013
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Photos: (Getty, Facebook.com/JustinForBriana)

Y'all thought it was Selena, but Justin Bieber's real girl is 11-year-old Briana Tejeda, who lost her battle to leukemia on Sunday. She met Bieber in Nashville just two months ago, after #JustinForBriana trended around the world. “Just got news about little Briana,” Justin Tweeted on Monday. “I was honored to meet her. I know she is up in heaven smiling. #ripBriana #love”

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18 Mar 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

In our opinion, one of the best parts of “World of Jenks” is the lighthearted moments we see from Chad, D-Real, and Kaylin. Sure, they’re dealing with their own struggles, but that doesn’t mean they can’t laugh at their situations or make jokes at their expense.

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Photo: (YouTube/Red Nose Day)

Before you freak out -- Jessie J is doing quite fine. Her life hasn't taken a wild turn, or anything. She's actually bravely followed in the footsteps of beauties like Kellie Pickler and Lady Gaga in shaving her head for a good cause.

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15 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Just because you can’t turn on “American Idol” and see JLo anymore doesn’t mean the singer isn’t up to some good off-camera. Jennifer Lopez has been busy with her family and working on her music, while still raking in the dough -- she was just awarded a $50,000 check for her foundation!

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Photo: (Project Heal, Change.org)

We’ve featured the girls of Project HEAL (Help to Eat, Accept and Live) on our site before, but today they let us know about one of their newest crusades. They’re petitioning designer Alexander Wang to take down one of his Spring 2013 billboards in New York City.

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Photo: (Getty)

Tom Hiddleston may be nominated for Best Villain at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, but it turns out he’s a super sweet guy in real life. He’s a big supporter of UNICEF and he’s asking his fans to help young refugees from Syria.

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