11 Jan 2013
WashHeights-Feature

Photo: (MTV)

MTV’s new reality series “Washington Heights” premiered earlier this week. It follows nine friends as they further their personal and professional lives in…wait…where exactly is Washington Heights?!  Here are a few facts about the place that is neither home to Mr. President nor the Space Needle!

Read More...

30 Nov 2012
RedPositiveTalk-Feature

Photo: (MTV)

This Saturday, December 1, is World AIDS Day, but we’re not here to preach, or lecture, or cover you in red ribbons. Okay, maybe just a little. But mostly, we've got 5 easy ways to play it safe and celebrate! From a backpack full of condoms to a free trip to the MTV Video Music Awards, here are a few great ways to celebrate World AIDS Day.

Read More...

2 Nov 2012
Karmin-Feature

Photo: (MTV)

MTV News recently caught up with internet and now mainstream sensation Karmin for a little round of "Musician or Politician?" The musical duo, whose songs "Brokenhearted" and "Hello" have taken the airwaves by storm, were great sports as they guessed whether an epic quote was spoken by a musician or politician.

Read More...

26 Oct 2012
Estelle-Feature

Photo: (Getty)

Having honed her awards show style at the Grammys (where she collected a few statues in 2009), Estelle will be gracing the stage at the 2012 Emery Awards after party on Monday night. And just what are the Emery's all about? Glad you asked.

Read More...

23 Feb 2012
Photo: (Intern Sushi)

Photo: (Intern Sushi)

Like fine dining, an internship should reflect your high standards, your good taste, your hunger for a fulfilling, enriching experience. You don't want to fight for scraps, wrestle for leftovers. Worse yet, you don't want to go home hungry, do you? This is your future, yo. Do you want a Hot Pocket ... or do you want ... say ... high quality sushi? If our metaphor hasn't driven you away from the computer and toward the fridge to answer a sudden craving, then we'll just keep pushing the reference: Get our your chopsticks and let Intern Sushi teach you to "be picky."

Read More...

23 Jan 2012
Photo: (Second Class Citizens Video)

Photo: (Second Class Citizens Video)

Young filmmaker Ryan James Yezak has been making music videos and captivating video blogs for years. Presenting Exhibits 1 - 37, which include the rather genius Rihanna parody, "Only Gay In The World" and the Katy Perry rework, "California Gays." Oh yeah, he's gay -- and he's got something to say.

Read More...

27 Oct 2011
Photo: (MTV)

Photo: (MTV)

Heh. Heh, heh. I am the Great Cornholio. Heh, heh. Cool.

Yes, they are back. Tonight at 10/9 C, our beloved Beavis and Butt-head make their return to the small screen, reviving their roles as social critics and couch potatoes. As a tribute, we are doing the same, setting up camp for the premiere, getting ready to make fun. In the spirit of B&B's finest skill, our own humble attempt at MTV commentary: lessons learned.

Read More...

25 Oct 2011

Photo: Twilight stars at the MTV Movie Awards (Getty Images)

We’re totally in post-purple depression. Spirit Day last Thursday was so much fun -- especially the twitpics of Jersey Shore’s fist-pumpin’ plum protests -- but battling LGBT bullying doesn’t end just because we fiiiiinally took off our lavendar leotard.

Read More...

20 Oct 2011
unwasted-weekend

Photo: (Getty Images)

What's the difference between a weekend not spent wasted and an "Unwasted Weekend"? Why, you starring in a MTV-esque series, of course. You ready for the most epic weekend ever?

Read More...

6 Oct 2011
Photo: (Mlkshk/Jackvanimpish)

Photo: (Mlkshk/Jackvanimpish)

Like Usher said, "These are my confessions..." and I have a confession to tell all of you. I love to dance. I'm the first one to get down on the dance floor -- or star in a music video taking place in my apartment. In my imagination. (Stop acting like you don't do it, too.)

Read More...

About This Blog

MTV Act is where fist-pumping and lending a helping hand collide. We raise a glass to the risk-takers and change-makers, and make it easy for everyone to take action - right now - on issues they care about.

Know of someone or something that belongs on Act? Hit us up on Twitter: @MTVact or email us: act(at)mtv.com.

Meet our team!

SPONSORS
AD:
©2013 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. MTV and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.