18 Dec 2012

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In 2012, the MTV fam helped you perfect the fist pump, made you aware that you weren't the only one out there "Underemployed," and proved that "Awkward." can get wayyy awkward-er. They've also broken boundaries and helped create change! As 2012 comes to a close, let's take a look back at some of the risk-taking and action-taking MTV took his year.

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17 Dec 2012
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Teen Mom 2" shows that not only is young parenthood really hard, but relationships can be pretty challenging as well. To talk about the dramas experienced by these mamas, and the importance of being in a healthy relationship, we sat down with Kailyn, Leah, Jenelle and Chelsea.

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14 Dec 2012

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While many fan groups spend their time kissing life-size 1D posters or trying to figure out what Justin Bieber ate for lunch, the Sterek Campaign is bringing "Teen Wolf" fans together to fight for human and animal rights.

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11 Dec 2012

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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!

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6 Dec 2012
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Reality star Rob Kardashian is under fire after writing a series of heated Tweets about a woman who he claims cheated on him with 20 different men. Whoa there! We def have to say something about this...

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29 Nov 2012
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I grew up in Zimbabwe, where nearly 15% of the population is living with HIV. Think about that. That's nearly 1 in 5 people. I've lost friends and family members to AIDS, and the saddest part is that those losses were totally preventable. As a result, I constantly ask myself: "If only…?"

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We know Twitter is all about #realtalk, but we’ve got our own take on this hashtag in honor of our new special, "I’m Positive", airing this Saturday, December 1 -- World Aids Day -- at 7/6c on MTV.

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27 Nov 2012
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Ever wanted to be in the audience, chilling with Kanye at the MTV Video Music Awards? Well, now is your chance (although we can’t guarantee the Kanye part) to win a trip to the 2013 MTV VMA! All you have to do is follow and Retweet this @MTV Tweet:

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26 Nov 2012
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A new episode of “Teen Mom 2" tonight shows us various difficulties the young moms are going through, including divorce and custody fights. The segment on Jenelle concentrates on her legal woes involving drugs, and if her story hits home, please know that if you or someone you know is abusing a substance, there are ways to get help.

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15 Nov 2012
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Snooki was overcome with emotions when she finally had the opportunity to see the devastation in Seaside Heights after Hurricane Sandy. The boardwalk, the roller coaster, everything but the memories are now gone. BUT YOU'VE GOT REASON TO FIST PUMP -- we're going to "Restore The Shore" and by pitching in you could win two tixs to the 2013 VMAs, get you nails did with Snooki, have Sunday dinner with Vinny and his fam AND more amazing prizes!

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