27 Mar 2012
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Photo: (Getty Images)

Now’s that she’s back in the spotlight with a new album, "MDNA," Madonna is taking social media by storm! Hot off the heels of her Facebook livestreamed interview with Jimmy Fallon, and sharing what she would do as the President of the U.S., the star did a Twitter chat with her fans on Monday night. From LGBT rights to her views on drug use, she tweeted out a ton of social goodness.

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26 Mar 2012
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Photo: (JustJared.com/Getty Images)

The GLAAD Awards rocked it Saturday night! Each year the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation spends time honoring those who make a difference in gay rights, and it’s an inspiring and star-studded event for all lucky enough to attend.  Vinny Guadagnino from "Jersey Shore" was there presenting, and our favorite singing nobility Lady Gaga won “Outstanding Artist” for her "Born This Way" album.  I mean, can you think of a more perfect album winning the award this year?

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15 Mar 2012
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Photo: (Getty Images)

Oh, Election 2012. You have not been a snorefest, that's fo' sho! Last week was Super Tuesday and the G.O.P. candidates continue to battle it out to run for prez. Two sisters have been singing the praises of Rick Santorum and we here at Act HQ have wondered, Who has said more cray things? Kanye or Newt?! Politics aside -- well maybe not so aside -- we have made a fun video for y'all. We asked Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert and Demi Lovato and other celebs this super important question: What would you do if you were president for a day?

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14 Mar 2012
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Photo: (Love That Max Facebook)

"Personally, I prefer 'butthead'," says 9-year-old Max's mom, Ellen Seidman. No, she's not talking about Beavis' better half. She's talking about replacements for some vocab that's about to get the boot.

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1 Mar 2012
Photo: Lady Gaga and Oprah at the launch of the "Born This Way Foundation" (YouTube/BTWFoundation)

Photo: Lady Gaga and Oprah at the launch of the "Born This Way Foundation" (YouTube/BTWFoundation)

Being in the same room as Lady Gaga + Oprah Winfrey. The adorable-ness of the original mother monster aka Cynthia Germanotta. Watching a movement for youth empowerment come to life before my eyes. Lady Gaga said the launch of the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) was one of the best days of her life. And I have to agree with her, 'cause I had the TIME OF MY LIFE too!

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23 Feb 2012
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Photo: (CoercedFilm.com)

We already connected you to the the cyber compassion that powers the Monster Hotline Project -- and now we have even more evidence of the amazing impact that Lady Gaga's Little Monsters have when they sink their teeth into a cause.

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17 Feb 2012
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Photo: Kelly Osbourne and Lady Gaga. (Getty Images)

Mother Monster always tells her fan army to put their paws up, but is this what she meant?!

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13 Feb 2012
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Photo: (Getty Images)

Get ready to BARACK OUT! Obama’s campaign staff has released a Spotify playlist with their top election anthem picks -- plus some personal favs of the Prez. (Y’all KNOW Al Green is on there.)

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9 Feb 2012
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Photo: (Getty Images)

There's no doubt that this Sunday's Grammy Awards will be explosive.

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1 Feb 2012
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Photo: Vinny Guadgnino, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Justin Bieber celebrate our 1st birthday. (Getty Images/MTV)

Guess what, y’all? We’re a big blog now! That’s right – MTV Act has been doling out your daily pop philanthropy fix for ONE HELLUVA YEAR.

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