12 Jun 2013
LovingDay-Feature
Photo: (Flickr.com/lovingday)

Photo: (Flickr.com/lovingday)

Many people are waiting to hear how the Supreme Court decides on same-sex marriage, but not everyone realized that until recently people of different races could have trouble marrying in America. Loving v. Virginia changed this on June 12, 1967, and today the Loving Day Project marks its 10th annual Loving Day celebration.

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4 Jun 2013
Fedoras-Feature
Photos: (Fedoras For Fairness)

Photos: (Fedoras For Fairness)

Fedoras aren't just for hipsters, y'all! Julianne Moore, Rosie Perez, Cynthia Nixon and John Leguizamo are among the many celebs rockin' Bruno Mars' favorite kinda hat in the Fedoras For Fairness immigration reform photo project.

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CooperWhiteHouse-Feature
Photo: (Getty)

Photo: (Getty)

Ever since his Oscar-nominated turn as Pat Solitano in “Silver Linings Playbook,” Bradley Cooper has been speaking out against the stigma of mental illness.

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3 Jun 2013
TheFosters-Feature
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Photo: (facebook.com/TheFostersonABCFamily)

ABC Family will welcome a multiracial, LGBT family tonight with the premiere of its groundbreaking series "The Fosters." Executive produced by Jennifer Lopez, the show tells the story of a lesbian biracial couple who raise one biological child, two adoptive twins and a child in foster care. Talk about diversity! Heck yes, 2013!

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31 May 2013
GomezTweet-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

With appearances and performances to promote her upcoming album release, Selena Gomez might be one of the busiest twenty-somethings on the planet. Yesterday, however, the singer took a break from her crazy schedule to tell her fans to “Come and Get It.” And by “it” she means something important that UNICEF is working on -- helping kids with disabilities.

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30 May 2013
KerryWashington-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Listen up, gladiators! Kerry Washington is on the latest cover of The Hollywood Reporter, and she’s not holding anything back. Olivia Pope might be up to her white hat in drama on “Scandal,” but it sounds like Washington has to deal with drama IRL, too! In the interview, the actress talks being too “ethnic” for certain roles, why she’s involved in politics and getting threats on Twitter.

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27 May 2013
MiltaryFamCelebs-Feature
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Photos: (Getty)

May is Military Appreciation Month, and whether you’re into camo and combat boots or tie-dye and peace signs, there’s no denying the sacrifice our servicemen and women make for our country. You may be surprised to learn that some of your fave celebs grew up in military families!

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23 May 2013
ObamaTimberlake-Feature
Photo: (Pete Souza/White House)

Photo: (Pete Souza/White House)

Has Justin Timberlake ever not been winning? Well, there was that time he bleached his 'fro, but other than that, I'm pretty sure everything he touches turns to gold, or — if it's music — platinum. Hit songs, big movies, and just when we thought J.T. couldn't get any cooler, he's kickin' it with the President.

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16 May 2013
CakeTopper-feature
Photo: (Getty, ACLU)

Photo: (Getty/ACLU)

Emmy Award-winning sitcom "Modern Family" is a goofy yet accurate portrayal of the changing demographics of American families. It's about families of different generations, nationalities, and sexual orientations coming together through a common loving (and laughing) thread. As more states open their doors to same-sex marriages, fans of gay couple Cam and Mitch are anxiously awaiting their television wedding.

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13 May 2013
PresTimberlake-Feature
Photos: (Getty)

Photos: (Getty)

Last fall's presidential election was divided, but there's one candidate all Americans seem to agree on for 2016: Justin Timberlake. According to a nationwide poll, JT won by a landslide when voters were asked which musician they'd like to make president.

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