8 Mar 2013
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Miley Cyrus is done with Twitter, but apparently not Liam Hemsworth, after a sting of gossip mag headlines claiming their engagement was called off. “I am so sick of LA. And sick of the lies that come with it,” she Tweeted yesterday. “I didn’t call off my wedding. Taking a break from social media. #draining.”

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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.

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6 Mar 2013
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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.

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5 Mar 2013
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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: Mindless Behavior!

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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.

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4 Mar 2013
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Dear Justin Bieber,

Happy 19th birthday! You’ve really grown on me. I once wore a shirt with your face on it to be an ironic (yet overly cliché) hipster, but now I wear it ‘cause I actually like you.

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1 Mar 2013
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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.

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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.

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27 Feb 2013
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On February 26th, 2012, the name "Trayvon Martin" began dominating headlines all over the country after the unarmed 17-year-old was shot in the chest by a community watchdog while walking home from a convenience store. A year later, community members seeking justice were joined by Jamie Foxx at a rally in New York City.

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26 Feb 2013
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Just when the world was beginning to think that Hater Nation had lost its king, Kanye West returned to let us know he hates…everyone.

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