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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10 Dec 2012

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First Justin Bieber wants to visit your school, now Lady Gaga wants to take you on the road?! Best. Monday. Ever. Gaga is hosting a charity auction to give one Little Monster and a guest the chance to experience 24 hours on tour with her! The auction will benefit Sports Spectacular, the Medical Genetics Institute at Cedars-Sinai, and Children United USA -- three organizations devoted to promoting peace and good health worldwide.

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6 Dec 2012
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During the past few days Lady Gaga has repeatedly talked to her almost 32 million Tweeps about the UN and UNICEF, and yesterday she gave us an exciting link on her Little Monsters site to let us know more of what it’s all about.

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4 Dec 2012
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The holiday season is all about giving back and our friends at the Case Foundation are giving away $25,000 in grants and prizes when you SPOT the GOOD in the world.

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27 Nov 2012
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How would you feel about shaving your head to fight cancer and stand in solidarity with patients who lost their hair from chemo? Lady Gaga’s done it, country singer Kellie Pickler’s done it, and now Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders have done it.

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26 Nov 2012
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Thanksgiving may be over, but the leftovers (I had Thanksgiving dinner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day this weekend) are still aplenty! Celebs like Lady Gaga, 50 Cent, and Neil Patrick Harris used their Thanksgivings leaving lasting impressions on people in need all around the world. From feeding the homeless in LA to visiting an orphanage in Peru, here are a few of the amazing things celebs did while we were in our food comas:

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21 Nov 2012
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2012 has been an epic year of celebs rallying for their favorite causes. From Frank Ocean coming out to, to Miley Cyrus voting for the first time, to the “Jersey Shore” cast’s dedication to Hurricane Sandy relief, here are a few celebs’ positive messages we're particularly thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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9 Nov 2012
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With many still without power, heat or even running water, the recovery process is well under way in the Northeast after Hurricane Sandy. Even musicians like RihannaJustin Bieber, and Lady Gaga are stepping up and spearheading incredible acts of love!

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8 Nov 2012
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Retailers treat national holidays a lot like my ex-boyfriend treated me: he replaced me long before it was even over. Likewise, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Maroon 5 are waaaay over candy corn and already thinking about candy canes. They're all featured on The Starship Foundation’s star-studded album, The Christmas Album 2012, and proceeds will go towards the org, which provides the best treatment possible to young patients in New Zealand.

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30 Oct 2012
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Superstorm Sandy came ashore late yesterday, and many celebs (and, well, people in general) are Tweeting their well-wishes for people in its path.

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