16 Apr 2013
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After the tragic events in Boston yesterday, it’s understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused. It’s easy to forget how truly wonderful people are in the wake of such terror. In it's wake, we’d like to share five touching moments of people supporting the Boston community after the explosions.

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Triumph turned to tragedy when two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. The explosions killed 3 people and injured at least 144 runners and spectators. Whether you're near or far from Boston, know somebody or just feel for those who do, here's a list of ways to give or receive help following this tragic event.

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We don’t yet know all the details of what happened after two explosions hit the Boston Marathon, but we know enough to feel emotions like horror, grief and anger.

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15 Apr 2013
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Aca-can’t believe the MTV Movie Awards are over! Rebel Wilson was hilarious as the evening’s host, but the awards show wasn’t all about the jokes and fantastic live performances. Our favorite celebs had hearts breaking and people talking when they used the night to call attention to important issues.

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Last night the 2013 MTV Movie Awards rocked it with movies, celebs and fashion, and one of the highlights was when Jamie Foxx was honored with the Generation Award. Another highlight of the night was the fact he used the opportunity to honor the memory of Trayvon Martin and the victims of Sandy Hook.

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10 Apr 2013
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The next time your parents offer you a few bucks for being a good student, let 'em know your going rate is WAY higher these days. Why?! Cause the Get Schooled Victory Tour is rewarding the winners of their Fall Attendance Challenge with awesome prizes and celebrity visits!

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9 Apr 2013
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Josh Hutcherson is the latest A-Lister to strike a pose for the NOH8 Campaign! The "Hunger Games" stud muffin is not shy when it comes to supporting marriage equality. Back in August he told me, "I have always believed in standing up for what I believe in and I believe that everyone deserves the right to love whoever they love no matter who they are." Can we get an amen?

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Snoop Lion may be a G, but he’s no gangster. MTV has just announced a collabo with Snoop and Jewelry for a Cause to help get illegal guns off the streets. And you can help too, simply by wearing a bracelet!

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8 Apr 2013
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Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Charlize Theron -- it’s either an oddly cast “Hunger Games” sequel, or they’ll all be at the April 20th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

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5 Apr 2013
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What's better than one Beyoncé? A whoooole lotta Beyoncés! The diva, who I think is aging backwards, dances with mirrored versions of herself in a new Pepsi ad set to her upcoming single "Grown Woman." But some people aren't happy with Beyoncé's $50 million Pepsi endorsement deal.

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