Posted 5/16/13 2:24 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Eco-Friendly, Green, Health, Music, Natural Disasters
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Bimonthly, we'll take an artist on the rise on the MTV Music Meter and, to help you discover them a little more, detail some of their philanthropic tendencies. We've covered a lot of amazing musicians — from Mika to Ellie Goulding. This week: Vampire Weekend!
Posted 5/2/13 4:47 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Interview, Natural Disasters, School
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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.
Posted 3/28/13 11:02 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Events
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Twenty-seven years ago Lady Gaga was totally born this way, and now she’s helping other people celebrate what makes them unique. While Little Monsters everywhere wish Mother Monster a happy, happy born day, we’re going to highlight five ways Gaga has made a big diff in the past year. And trust us, it A LOT of good stuff!
Posted 3/20/13 2:16 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Interview, Natural Disasters, School
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Many seniors look forward to prom, but Hurricane Sandy did so much damage to Channel View School for Research in Rockaway Beach -- and the area around it -- that it looked as if prom were off. However, senior Kristine Supple and other students have turned to Crowdrise to see if they can raise enough money to have a prom.
Posted 3/8/13 2:14 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Events, Music, Natural Disasters, News
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If you are like me, the countdown to spring break is constantly on my mind -- saying goodbye to the grind of school and hello to a nice relaxing week. Or nice rewarding week for those taking part in mtvU's Spring Fix, a unique opportunity to spend break by volunteering in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Posted 2/26/13 2:44 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Music, News
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Just when the world was beginning to think that Hater Nation had lost its king, Kanye West returned to let us know he hates…everyone.
Posted 2/22/13 11:18 am EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Natural Disasters, Shows, Sweet Tweet, TV
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Earlier this week we shared JWOWW’s Sweet Tweet about getting involved with the NOH8 campaign, and now her “Snooki & JWOWW” co-star Nicole Polizzi is tweeting about her continued efforts to help Sandy relief. Though a few months have passed, there’s still a lot to be done. And Snooki’s on it...tanning-style!
Posted 2/5/13 4:46 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Natural Disasters
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When it comes to parenting, it seems Madonna has raised dem babies to be quite the lil' philanthropists, which we love obvi! Following in the footsteps of her very famous mother, Lourdes, 16, is using her voice to better the world. The budding fashionista recently blogged about her experience volunteering in "the apocalypse," or what we may know as the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Posted 1/23/13 10:50 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Music, sex
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Bimonthly, we'll take an artist on the rise on the MTV Music Meter and, to help you discover them a little more, detail some of their philanthropic tendencies -- from Mika to Ellie Goulding. This week: Paramore!
Posted 1/21/13 7:24 pm EST by Jose Iniguez in Events, News, Photos
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History met history on this day as Americans across the country celebrated both President Barack Obama's second inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At the nation's capital, President Barack Obama raised his right hand and placed his left on bibles once owned by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln as he was welcomed into his second term. Meanwhile, miles away in New York's Rockaways community, volunteers placed both their two hands on shovels, hammers, and wheel barrels for a Day of Service alongside St. Bernard Project, New York Cares, AmeriCorps and MTV Act.
