5 Apr 2013
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As "The Voice" said bu-bye to last season's mentors Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green, a fresh new season was born with the addition of Shakira and Usher! Not only are these two beyond talented -- Usher's footwork! Shak's belly dancing! -- but both are powerful philanthropists making an impact around the world.

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20 Dec 2012
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Cassadee Pope’s stellar vocals and rockin' 'tude may have won her this season of “The Voice,” but long before the show, she lent her voice to Natural High -- an organization that encourages young people to stay drug-free and instead pursue their passions.

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27 Sep 2012
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Everything seemed to work out for JLo and Xtina, so it's looking like nabbing A-listers as judges is now a thing. A big thing! This winter, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey are set to hit the "American Idol" judges' table while  Usher and Shakira will hit "The Voice." The judges will go head-to-head on seperate networks, but we can't wait for that -- so we've got them facing off...now.

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27 Aug 2012
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Team Xtina stand up! Christina Aguilera, whose hot new single “Your Body” recently leaked online will receive the NCLR Special Achievement Award during the September 21st ALMA Awards ceremony. The award honors American Latinos who positively represent the demographic in entertainment and philanthropy.

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26 Jun 2012
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There’s a new judge on NBC’s “The Voice,” and it squawks even louder than Christina Aguilera does. Oops! Sorry! Looks like The Wanted took over the Act blog for a sec there. Doooown, boys! Cee Lo Green stirred up some controversy of his own when he announced his plans to swap his (well, actually, Dr. Evil’s) signature lap cat with a Mulaccan cockatoo named Lady.

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11 May 2012
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Even British boy band The Wanted feel unwanted sometimes. Who by? Christina Aguilera. After a recent visit to "The Voice," the band's Tom Parker called Christina "a total b*tch" for apparently refusing to look at and speak to them. They apologized, but now are back at it! Perhaps she was just intimidated? Good looks x (5 boys + 5 British accents) = speechless, in my book. Maybe not for Christina, but chill out boys! Millions of women around the world still kiss your glossy posters goodnight before bed.

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8 Feb 2012
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American Idol vs. The Voice...which panel of judges has the (philanthropic) x-factor? The final vote is in your hands...who ya gonna give it to? With the X-Factor judges axed, there are only two music competitions in town, and both have some serious do-gooding judges! Here's a rundown of who's giving back - from J.Lo to Cee-Lo - and the organizations that are making 'em sing high notes.

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29 Nov 2011
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Everyone, stop what you're doing right now. Selena Gomez just tweeted the sweetest, cutest and coolest video/news ever. Whoever said she's not perfect is sooooooo wrong.

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