4 Apr 2013
StateFarm-Feature
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Photo: (Flickr.com/StateFarm)

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is…well, you know. State Farm is bringing back its Neighborhood Assist program, which means 40 community Causes will receive $25,000 grants!

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1 Apr 2013
ChrisEvans-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

As Captain America, Chris Evans is one of “The Avengers” characters nominated for a 2013 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight. Chris might not actually be walking around in Cap’s costume on the average day, but he is involved with the fight for equality.

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29 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty, MTV Act)

Why do guys spit on sidewalks? Like, does my boyfriend's throat just produce significantly more spit than mine?! Justin Bieber is the talk of the tabloids once again for allegedly spitting at one of his neighbors. Whether or not JB went full cobra, I hope he knows there are much better things to do with his saliva. For starters, he could make out with me. He could also save his life and other people's too!

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MalalaBook-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Malala Yousafzai is already an education activist and a hero for girls’ rights, but now she’s also going to be an author. “I Am Malala” is due out this autumn, and we can’t wait to read it.

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28 Mar 2013
GoslingHotline-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Ryan Gosling recently announced that he is taking a break from acting. WTF! Either break up with me completely or don’t break up with me at all!

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27 Mar 2013
JayZjT-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Love is in the air, or rather, in the U.S. Supreme Court as they hear two cases involving same-sex marriage this week. In the spirit of boys-on-boys, we present you with our favorite Hollywood bromances and their opinions on marriage equality.

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Eli-Feature
Photo: Eli Richbourg and Joel Schumacher, at left, upon mtvU winning the Emmy Governor’s Award -- the highest award bestowed by the Academy -- for its Sudan campaign. (Getty)

Photo: Eli Richbourg and Joel Schumacher, at left, upon mtvU winning the Emmy Governor’s Award -- the highest award bestowed by the Academy -- for its Sudan campaign. (Getty)

Eli Richbourg -- who recently passed away at age 42 -- might not be a household name, yet there’s a good chance he touched your life. While the writer and producer is best-known for collaborating with Joel Schumacher (director of “The Lost Boys,” “Flatliners,”, “A Time To Kill”, “Phantom of the Opera”), he also worked on many of MTV’s most impactful pro-social campaigns.

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RebelWilson-Feature
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When we heard Rebel Wilson was in talks to star in the final “Hunger Games” movie, we were too excited to process it. Now that we’ve started breathing normally, we’re finally ready to start freaking out. Read More...

26 Mar 2013
HarryThumbs-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Let me see that thooooong! An old photo of One Direction's Harry Styles ironing his underpants in a golden thong recently hit the interwebz, and there has never been a more appropriate time to play Sisqó's "Thong Song." Grab a pair of sunglasses, have a look at Harry's glimmering golden gonads, then check out four ways to save the world in your skivvies!

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25 Mar 2013
Greene-Feature
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A fire gutted "Twilight" actress Ashley Greene's LA condo last Friday, killing one of her two beloved Fox Terrier dogs. So freaking sad. Luckily no people were harmed, but according to the U.S. Fire Administration, fire claims the lives of 3,500 Americans every year! Follow these simple tips to keep your home and surroundings flame free!

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