MTV Act Blog – Music

18 Dec 2012

Big Sean Aims To Give Detroit Youth A Boost, Launches New Foundation

Posted 12/18/12 2:33 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Music, School

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Bimonthly, we'll take an artist on the rise on the MTV Music Meter and, to help you discover them a little more, detail some of their philanthropic tendencies -- from Mika to Ellie Goulding. This week: Big Sean.

12 Dec 2012

Sweet Tweet: Alicia Keys Prepares For 121212 Concert For Sandy Relief

Posted 12/12/12 2:11 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Music, Natural Disasters, Sweet Tweet

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Today isn’t just awesome because of its numbers (12-12-12 -- c’mon!) but also because of “121212 - The Concert For Sandy Relief” airing live tonight on MTV and other channels. (You can also catch it livestreaming at MTV.com!) Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Chris Martin and more will be performing, and they’re doing it for a good cause.

11 Dec 2012

Best of 2012: The Year's Top Action-Taking Power Couples

Posted 12/11/12 6:56 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Best of 2012, Celebs, Music, politics

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They’re rich, they’re hot, they’re in love, and they’re saving the world! Prepare to feel inadequate, because these are our top philanthropic celebrity couples of 2012.

tyDi Premieres Majorly Inspiring 'Glow In The Dark' Music Video

Posted 12/11/12 6:13 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Music

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While many music videos tend to ditch reality for fantasy clubs where everybody mysteriously knows the same choreography, Australian DJ and producer tyDi’s “Glow In The Dark” featuring Kerli is an honest portrayal of the real issues that many young people face today.

Best of 2012: The 10 Most Kick Ass, Change-Making Quotes Of The Year

Posted 12/11/12 5:44 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Best of 2012, Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Election 2012, Music, politics, School, Shows

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Any song lyrics get you going through the year? How ’bout inspiring quotes that are perf to share with your friends on your FB wall? Heard any statements that made you want to get up and cheer? In 2012, it was probably one of our 10 most kick-ass, change-making quotes of the year that got you screaming, "Preach!" Here's our list!

Fun.'s The Ally Coalition Debuts Dani Shay's Sweet 'One' Music Video

Posted 12/11/12 2:07 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Music, Video

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The Ally Coalition, which was recently launched by six-time Grammy nominee Fun. and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, debuted the music video for Dani Shay’s song “One.” In the video, we get a glimpse into the relationship of Dani and her girlfriend Ali Stroker, and it’s hard not to go “Awww!” for their love.

Sweet Tweet: Listen To Matisyahu's Hanukkah Song So You Can Help With Sandy Relief

Posted 12/11/12 12:05 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Music, Natural Disasters, Sweet Tweet

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Tonight will be the fourth night of Hanukkah, and Elizabeth Banks knows a reggae way to celebrate the Festival of Lights and give Sandy relief. She turns to indie rocker Matisyahu for the cool celebrate-and-help idea he has going on.

10 Dec 2012

Dance, Make A Big Difference + Dance Again With J. Lo in Puerto Rico

Posted 12/10/12 6:41 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Eco-Friendly, Green, Music, Natural Disasters

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I’m pretty sure Jennifer Lopez doesn’t sleep. How a woman who gets no beauty rest stays so beautiful is beyond me, but there’s no way she has any down time considering the certified diva and mother of two is constantly touring the world while saving it. Now you can do the same -- with her!

7 Dec 2012

Get mPowered With Timbaland, Avicii + The United Nations

Posted 12/7/12 4:12 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Events, Jobs, Music, Social media, Tech

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2,000 young people representing over 126 nations have joined forces with the United Nations and a number of entertainment, non-profit and other industry leaders to debut the mPowering Mobile Platform -- an app aimed at inspiring youth around the world to better their lives and the lives of others. Timbaland, Avicii, and Agnes Monica were on site at yesterday’s unofficial launch.

Jonas Brothers Visit Children's Hospital With New Music (And Cover Frank Ocean!)

Posted 12/7/12 1:57 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Music

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Another reason having three Jonas Brothers is better than one: more holiday cheer to spread at once! Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas stopped by Children's Hospital LA yesterday to visit its young patients for the holidays. During the visit, the heartthrobs even took time to perform!

MTV Act Blog Music

Big Sean Aims To Give Detroit Youth A Boost, Launches New Foundation

Sweet Tweet: Alicia Keys Prepares For 121212 Concert For Sandy Relief

Best of 2012: The Year's Top Action-Taking Power Couples

tyDi Premieres Majorly Inspiring 'Glow In The Dark' Music Video

Best of 2012: The 10 Most Kick Ass, Change-Making Quotes Of The Year

Fun.'s The Ally Coalition Debuts Dani Shay's Sweet 'One' Music Video

Sweet Tweet: Listen To Matisyahu's Hanukkah Song So You Can Help With Sandy Relief

Dance, Make A Big Difference + Dance Again With J. Lo in Puerto Rico

Jonas Brothers Visit Children's Hospital With New Music (And Cover Frank Ocean!)

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