31 Jan 2013
Deena-Feature

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Deena Cortese knows a thing or two about reality shows from being on “Jersey Shore” (and she hopes to get on “Dancing with the Stars”!). Now the meatball is taking part in "The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS,” a night of reality stars and fashion that’s raising money to fight AIDS.

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30 Jan 2013
KatDeluna-Feature

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Recently immigration reform has been big news, especially with eight senators stepping forth with their plans for reform and President Obama giving a speech on the issue. Kat DeLuna has been keeping up with breaking news, and she's pumped up about being part of the reform.

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29 Jan 2013
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Earlier this year, after she was removed from a scout leader post because the Boy Scouts of America do not allow LGBT members, Jennifer Tyrrell started a petition asking the BSA to allow everyone in, no matter their sexual orientation. Jen and her many petition signers may get their wish, and Neil Patrick Harris is definitely hoping for a policy change.

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28 Jan 2013
Lambert2-Feature

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Adam Lambert is getting ready to celebrate his glamorous 31st b-day tomorrow, and he’s celebrating with his whole family -- the world! He’s teamed up with the We Are Family Foundation, which says the earth is one big family and young people can lead the way to a better future.

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25 Jan 2013
miley-puppyy

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At Chez Cyrus, the pets are fam. Miley Cyrus is big on helping out animals (while giving her own pets babies lots of love) and she wants you to join her in protecting our furry friends.

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24 Jan 2013
The Wanted

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In the midst of singing “I Found You” to their millions of fans, The Wanted found a very important campaign that’s all about stopping world hunger. The Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign says there is enough food for everyone . . . if we get certain things accomplished.

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23 Jan 2013
Annalynne-Feature

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You all know Sundance (which our own Joey Parker is attending to cover for us, BTW) but do you know Catdance?! AnnaLynne McCord hosted the feline film event in Park City, Utah, and if you’re jealz of her cute kitty-eared hat, she lets you know where you can buy it...and help out the ASPCA at the same time!

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22 Jan 2013
Clarkson-Feature

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Yesterday was Martin Luther King Day, the Presidential Inauguration...and maybe the coolest day in Kelly Clarkson’s life. Kelly, along with Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, fun., and the cast of “Glee,” was a musical performer for the Inauguration. And KC actually sang IRL!

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21 Jan 2013
Jenna2-Feature

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I have good news and bad news. The bad news: this story includes an injured baby sea lion. But don’t start crying or run away from this article: the good news is that the baby sea lion has been rescued, is doing well, and is getting long distance love from Jenna Dewan-Tatum.

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18 Jan 2013
Hough-Feature

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The world could always use a little more kindness, doncha think? That’s why there’s the Kind Campaign, which specializes in kindness and anti-bullying efforts involving girls. And Julianne Hough is happy to be part of it!

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