9 May 2013
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Photos: (WWF)

Nothing says “Thanks for everything, Mom” like an awesome Mother’s Day present, right? Well, if you’re a little behind on shopping and looking for a last-minute gift, don’t sweat it! We’ve got you.

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8 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Selena Gomez wants you to "Come & Get It" -- or, rather, come and give it -- in Boston. The singer and actress recently announced that she'll be donating $1 from every ticket sold at her upcoming Boston show to the The One Fund Boston.

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7 May 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

Ke$ha: rockstar, pop phenomenon, beard lover and most importantly, human. Yes, we often put our fave celebs on a high pedestal, but as we see in tonight's episode of "My Crazy Beautiful Life," words carry power.

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Photo: (Getty)

When you think of tuxedos, beautiful women, fast cars and bad guys, what do you think of? No, it’s not a new James Bond movie. It’s Ian Somerhalder’s latest project.

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6 May 2013
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Photo: (PostStigma.com)

In 2007, Frank Warren created a blog that showcased people’s deepest, darkest secrets on handmade postcards. To combat the culture of shame around the stigma of mental illness, Post Stigma is hoping to follow PostSecret’s lead.

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Today mtvU is debuting an awesome new series called “Random Acts of mtvU.” Your fave musicians surprise their biggest fans with a random act of ... you guessed it, kindness! The first musicians spreading good karma in the new series? No other than  Macklemore & Ryan Lewis!

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3 May 2013
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Photos: Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Harry Styles on wheels.

Hellooooo May! The most important part of May is obvi my birthday National Bike Month, so I guess we should talk about what I want how to take part. Biking isn't just for kids. It's for hipsters, environmentalists, people who wanna save money on gas and basically everyone who lives in Portland. It's also for celebs like Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé!

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2 May 2013
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Photo: (Kristine Supple)

Prom season is in full effect but the students of Channel View School for Research in Rockaway Beach were worried they wouldn't be able to afford a prom because of the damage Hurricane Sandy did to their neighborhood.

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1 May 2013
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Photos: (Getty)

As if a highly publicized sex tape wasn’t enough, Ray J wants to make sure nobody forgets who … um … “Hit It First,” with his latest song and vid.

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29 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be gay and play in the NBA? Well, until today, you wouldn't have had anyone to ask. Jason Collins, who has played for six NBA teams and appeared in two NBA finals, is the first openly gay athlete playing on a major American sports team.

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