25 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Try not to let your tears smudge your guyliner, 'cause My Chemical Romance has officially called it quits after a successful 12-year run.

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22 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Flickr.com/UNWorldWaterDay)

Now that it’s Friday, you’re probably all shouting "TGIF." Maybe we can throw in a "TGIHCW" (thank goodness I have clean water) into the mix, too? It's World Water Day!

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Photo: (Getty)

The Internet is abuzz with rumors of a Joe Jonas sex tape, although he delivered the most excellent Tweet saying that the raunchy vid of he and Swiss girlfriend Blanda Eggenschwiler doesn’t exist.

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21 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Sophia Bush should probably get the medal for Most Philanthropic Tweets, because she’s always Tweeting about important issues, especially in regards to women’s rights.

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20 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Leave it to P!nk to prove that Rice Krispies treats solve all problems and that Love (really) is Louder.

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The Dark Knight Rises” has been nominated in five different categories for the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, and cast member Joseph Gordon-Levittstill seems to be in heroic mood. He Tweeted an astonishing fact about gun violence in hopes of opening dialogue and bringing the numbers down.

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18 Mar 2013
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Photo: (YouTube/Red Nose Day)

Before you freak out -- Jessie J is doing quite fine. Her life hasn't taken a wild turn, or anything. She's actually bravely followed in the footsteps of beauties like Kellie Pickler and Lady Gaga in shaving her head for a good cause.

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8 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

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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7 Mar 2013
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Haters need to back off the Biebs! Justin Bieber has had enough with false rumors, and went to Twitter to vent his frustration. The world then when on a Retweet spree -- fittingly enough. He was so on point!

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Tomorrow (Friday, March 8) is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.” mtvU correspondent Megan Mitchell spoke with two Harvard students, Kate Sim and Nadia Farjood, who are working to draw attention to gender issues on their campus.

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