Posted 5/1/13 12:25 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Events, News, sex, sexual health
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The rate of teen pregnancy has been dropping in the last few decades, but three out of 10 teenage girls will still become pregnant before reaching the age of 20. In hopes of bringing the numbers down more, the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy got started.
Posted 4/30/13 5:54 pm EST by Claire Biggs in News, politics, Resources, sex
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Title IX of the Education Amendments prohibited sex-based discrimination in schools, but it also guarantees students “essential and extensive rights to freedom from sexual violence necessary for equal access to education.” Do you know your IX rights?
Posted 4/30/13 5:12 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, News, TV
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Before there was Justin Bieber, Wes Craven was making millions of people around the world "Scream." MTV and Dimension Films have just revealed their plans to turn Craven's film franchise into a one-hour TV pilot, scheduled to debut in summer 2014.
Posted 4/29/13 6:23 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Events, News, TV
Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a ballroom dancer who lost her left foot in the Boston Marathon bombings, will be the true star of Tuesday's episode of "Dancing With the Stars." Host Tom Bergeron announced the news last week adding, “We were all very moved by her inspirational outlook. ... We hope to be part of her recovery.”
Posted 4/29/13 4:18 pm EST by Claire Biggs in News, Resources, sports
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be gay and play in the NBA? Well, until today, you wouldn't have had anyone to ask. Jason Collins, who has played for six NBA teams and appeared in two NBA finals, is the first openly gay athlete playing on a major American sports team.
Posted 4/26/13 6:37 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, News, sports
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Last week, WNBA's first overall draft pick Brittney Griner publicly came out as lesbian. "I've always been open about who I am and my sexuality," she told Sports Illustrated. “If I can show that I'm out and I'm fine and everything's OK, then hopefully the younger generation will definitely feel the same way." No big deal.
Posted 4/23/13 2:35 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Health, Music, News
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Every other month, we'll take an artist on the rise on the MTV Music Meter and, to help you learn a little more about them, detail some of their philanthropic tendencies -- from Mika to Ellie Goulding. This week: Kid Cudi!
Posted 4/22/13 5:24 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, News, Resources
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It’s now been one week since the Boston Marathon bombing. Like many people, Sandra Bullock, her "The Heat" co-star Melissa McCarthy, and “Silver Linings Playbook” star Bradley Cooper are so moved by what happened that they've stepped up to be there for the public officials and victims.
Posted 4/18/13 11:15 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, News, Sweet Tweet
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Demi Lovato had today set to help Free the Children and their We Are Silent campaign, but what started out as a time to help has also become a time of sadness. There has been a blast at a fertilizer plant in her home state of Texas, and it’s still unclear how many were killed or wounded.
Posted 4/18/13 9:00 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Health, Hunger, Money, Music, News
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If you weren't already jealous of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, prepare to turn green with Ivy -- I mean, envy -- because the power couple of all power couples are now officially billionaires.
