8 Jan 2013
SandyGiving-Feature

Photo: Sian-Pierre handing out shoes to Hurricane Sandy victims. (Ryan J)

After Kanye West, Alicia Keys and The Rolling Stones brought down the house at New York's 12/12/12 Concert for Sandy relief, many of us shifted our focus to newer tragedies, like, Instagram's Terms of Use. We figured the $50 million raised at 12/12/12 would be delivered to the hundreds of thousands of Sandy victims across New York, that all would be OK. But after recently heading down to Staten Island with UGG Australia to deliver boots to families who lost everything, I noticed that most were still in need of help. So if you've got time and want to do some good, below are five things Sandy victims could use.

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7 Jan 2013
Movies-Feature

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The 2013 Golden Globes air Sunday, January 13, and while this year’s top films are extremely diverse, many of them have one thing in a common: a strong message. From politics to mental health, these are a few fave movies with a message.

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Hayley-Feature

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From MTV’s Restore the Shore campaign to the 121212 concert, people are coming together for Sandy relief. As much as we’ve done, there’s still plenty more to do, and Paramore has thrown its hat in to help.

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2 Jan 2013
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Brr, it’s cold outside, baby! But instead of staying warm inside, people from the Coney Island Polar Bear club and Ice Breakers club dove into the ocean by Coney Island...for Sandy relief.

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27 Dec 2012
HolidayCash2-Feature

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Did you get everything you asked for this holiday season? Are you rocking that new bag or tweeting on your new smart phone? Are you so satisfied with your gifts that you can't even begin to imagine what you'll spend all that extra cash you also received?

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26 Dec 2012
LopezFootball-Feature

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*Sigh* Jennifer Lopez's Dance Again World Tour has officially come to an end... BUT, in major J.Lo fashion she did it in a big way with her "Gangnam Style" dance moves in tow!

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18 Dec 2012

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In 2012, the MTV fam helped you perfect the fist pump, made you aware that you weren't the only one out there "Underemployed," and proved that "Awkward." can get wayyy awkward-er. They've also broken boundaries and helped create change! As 2012 comes to a close, let's take a look back at some of the risk-taking and action-taking MTV took his year.

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12 Dec 2012
Keys-Feature

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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.

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11 Dec 2012
BanksYahu2-Feature

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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.

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10 Dec 2012
Jennifer Lopez

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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!

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