Posted 12/18/12 11:21 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, News, politics, Sweet Tweet
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The shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday resulted in almost thirty lives lost, and a country is shaken. Talk about violence, mental illness and gun control has been in the air, and Big Boi Tweeted an informative article about a proposed assault weapons ban bill.
Posted 12/12/12 5:31 pm EST by Joey Parker in Best of 2012, Celebs, Health, politics, School
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Before we even gave the world a chance to end (on December 21, supposedly), our have stars spent 2012 trying to end everything from bullying to discrimination. To celebrate the top celeb activists of 2012, we've compiled a list that will reveal the top issues famous gamechangers tackled this year!
Posted 12/12/12 3:12 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Events, Interview, politics
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Nas put his devotion for his daughter Destiny in his raw, emotional song “Daughters,” and this Friday he’s also making the day for other people’s daughters in Queens, New York with the 8th Annual Bratz Doll Drive. The drive, which is being put together by Saving Our Daughters, honors Iliss Benjamin, the daughter of SOD founder Curtis Benjamin, who lost her battle to cancer.
Posted 12/11/12 6:56 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Best of 2012, Celebs, Music, politics
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They’re rich, they’re hot, they’re in love, and they’re saving the world! Prepare to feel inadequate, because these are our top philanthropic celebrity couples of 2012.
Posted 12/11/12 5:44 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Best of 2012, Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Election 2012, Music, politics, School, Shows
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Any song lyrics get you going through the year? How ’bout inspiring quotes that are perf to share with your friends on your FB wall? Heard any statements that made you want to get up and cheer? In 2012, it was probably one of our 10 most kick-ass, change-making quotes of the year that got you screaming, "Preach!" Here's our list!
Posted 12/7/12 5:59 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Election 2012, Interview, Jobs, politics, School
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The election might be over, but for some, it's only the beginning. Young people can make a change in government, and Patrick Murphy proved it by getting elected to Congress while still in his twenties. He'll be taking office early next year!
Posted 12/5/12 4:34 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, Interview, Jobs, politics, School
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Republicans and Democrats often act like opponents in a political boxing ring, but a group of Western Connecticut State University honors students are ditchin' the labels and trying to find solutions to our nation’s problems that incorporate everyone’s ideas.
Posted 11/29/12 6:14 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Money, politics, Social media
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Letter writing is so old school! I don’t even think I own a pen nowadays. Rather than write Congress, President Obama is urging the middle class to Tweet #My2K in support of his proposal not to raise taxes on the middle class.
Posted 11/28/12 7:00 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Animals!!!, Celebs, Election 2012, politics
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Miley Cyrus and Trey Songz may be on opposite sides of the music spectrum, but the R&B babe and pop princess actually have a lot in common! They share the same birthday month, both have amazing physiques, and -- because it’s what’s on the inside that counts -- they’re two of the most giving celebs in Hollywood.
Posted 11/28/12 5:10 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Music, politics, sports
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Brit electro band Hot Chip just released a video for their single “Don’t Deny Your Heart,” and the soccer-themed video sends a powerful message about homophobia in the athletic world. The music video -- which is modeled after a video game -- centers around two players on opposing teams whose tension runs a litttttle deeper than the field.
