7 May 2013
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You have one new text. Congrats! It’s your ... um, baby?

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6 May 2013
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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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3 May 2013
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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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2 May 2013
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Photo: (Kristine Supple)

Prom season is in full effect but the students of Channel View School for Research in Rockaway Beach were worried they wouldn't be able to afford a prom because of the damage Hurricane Sandy did to their neighborhood.

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Hunter Hayes may “Want Crazy,” but he sure ain't it! We recently sat down with the refreshingly levelheaded country superstar to chat about geekin’ out, givin’ back and the number-one love of his life. Oh, and he likes to play doctor.

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1 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

About one fifth of kids in the United States live their life not knowing where their next meal is coming from, so ConAgra Foods has created the Child Hunger Ends Here campaign. "Glee" star Amber Riley, up-and-coming singer Tori Kelly, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cody Simpson have all lent their voices to the program.

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26 Apr 2013
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Photo: Mareshia Rucker, left, and classmate Stephanie Sinnot. (Getty)

During her junior year, Mareshia Rucker had fantasies about prom, but then it hit her that high school students in her county had two separate proms -- one for black students and one for white students. Now that she’s a senior, Mareshia and some of her Wilcox County High classmates have spearheaded a campaign to hold an integrated prom that all students may attend.

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25 Apr 2013
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In order to raise awareness about gun violence in our country, MTV recently partnered with rapper Snoop Lion and Jewelry For A Cause to create limited edition MTV x Caliber bracelets. The bracelets, which feature the unique serial number of an illegal fire arm, will help fund buyback amnesty programs in Newark, New Jersey. MTV is committed to raising awareness about gun violence, which is why MTV Act is launching Increase The Peace, a new series celebrating young people who are finding creative ways to reduce gun violence and increase the peace in their communities.

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Photo: (Smalls & Razkind)

Princeton may be part of a band called Mindless Behavior, but he and his bandmates are pretty mindful of their health. That’s why they’ve joined Carly Rae Jepsen, The Wanted, Austin Mahone, Bella Thorne and other celebs in a PSA to support Michelle Obama’s third annual Move Your Body campaign.

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Photos: (Getty)

The 2013 MTV Movie Awards might be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to live in a world without inspiring movies, right? I mean, if Rebel Wilson can’t host the Movie Awards every single night, we’re at least entitled to putting on our favorite films and having a good cry, yes?

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