22 Feb 2013
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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!

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21 Jan 2013
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Sprriiiinnng Breeeeaaak! Well, okay, spring break isn’t here yet, but it doesn’t mean you can’t start thinking about it. Here at MTV, we’re definitely thinking hard about Spring Fix, and we’re hoping you can get involved.

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7 Jan 2013
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The 2013 Golden Globes air Sunday, January 13, and while this year’s top films are extremely diverse, many of them have one thing in a common: a strong message. From politics to mental health, these are a few fave movies with a message.

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From MTV’s Restore the Shore campaign to the 121212 concert, people are coming together for Sandy relief. As much as we’ve done, there’s still plenty more to do, and Paramore has thrown its hat in to help.

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27 Dec 2012
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Did you get everything you asked for this holiday season? Are you rocking that new bag or tweeting on your new smart phone? Are you so satisfied with your gifts that you can't even begin to imagine what you'll spend all that extra cash you also received?

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18 Dec 2012

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In 2012, the MTV fam helped you perfect the fist pump, made you aware that you weren't the only one out there "Underemployed," and proved that "Awkward." can get wayyy awkward-er. They've also broken boundaries and helped create change! As 2012 comes to a close, let's take a look back at some of the risk-taking and action-taking MTV took his year.

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12 Dec 2012
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Today isn’t just awesome because of its numbers (12-12-12 -- c’mon!) but also because of “121212 - The Concert For Sandy Relief” airing live tonight on MTV and other channels. (You can also catch it livestreaming at MTV.com!) Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Chris Martin and more will be performing, and they’re doing it for a good cause.

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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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It’s been a little over a month since Hurricane Sandy hit, and there’s still lots to be done. While the MTV fam continues to raise money for Sandy relief with “Restore the Shore,” Skrillex and Diplo are pitching in through the campaign “Rebuild One Block” aimed at helping first responders affected by the superstorm.

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5 Dec 2012
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Duh-rama! The media has been pitting One Direction and The Wanted against each other for a while now, but now things are actually heating up between the Brit super groups.

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