8 May 2013
DemiSpeaking-Feature
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Demi Lovato has been open about her mental and emotional health struggles because she wants other young people to know they’re not alone and that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She’s changed the lives of many Lovatics, and now she’s been officially honored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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7 May 2013
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What do Phillip Phillips and Emma Roberts have in common?

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6 May 2013
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Phillip Phillips is making a new music video for his song “Gone, Gone, Gone,” and YOU have a chance to be in it. And, yes, it gets even better: You’ll be helping music education while you’re at it.

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3 May 2013
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Gun violence is an emotional and far-reaching issue in America today, and Snoop Lion’s not shy about his thoughts on the matter. Besides making the song “No Guns Allowed” and teaming up with MTV and Jewelry For a Cause to get illegal guns off the streets, he’s gotten involved with Voices Against Violence.

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2 May 2013
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Ever since she lost her second mom, Wendy, to cancer, Jordin Sparks has been dedicated to fighting against melanoma (a type of skin cancer). Because May is Melanoma Awareness Month, Jordin has gone to Twitter to spread awareness and honor Wendy’s memory.

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1 May 2013
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Ke$ha’s new MTV show “My Crazy Beautiful Life” gives an in-depth look at the highs and lows of the glittery singer’s personal life. Since the doc also highlights how Ke$ha is following her dreams, she took to Twitter to ask her Animals about their dreams.

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30 Apr 2013
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DJing is a fun way to pass the time (and some make lucrative careers out of it), but DJ Pauly D shows that it can also be a good way to help someone out.

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29 Apr 2013
DemiNoMakeup-Feature
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Photo: (People.com)

Do heavily made-up and airbrushed magazine pics make you feel bummed out about yourself? That’s why Demi Lovato was happy to pose without makeup for People’s Most Beautiful issue, which is out now.

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26 Apr 2013
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Mark Wahlberg may have been revealed as the ultimate catfish in a skit at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, but IRL he uses the Internet to help people. Right now, the “Pain & Gain” actor is helping service men and women who are suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress (PTS).

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25 Apr 2013
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Since everyone loves animals, Ellen DeGeneres and sharing cool things on Facebook, I’ve got a great Tweet for you. Ellen has teamed up with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to help keep animals safe -- and you can join her by sharing her vid on Facebook!

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