28 Mar 2013
GoslingHotline-Feature
Photo: (Getty)

Photo: (Getty)

Ryan Gosling recently announced that he is taking a break from acting. WTF! Either break up with me completely or don’t break up with me at all!

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1 Feb 2013
BuckWild-Feature

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Yesterday, you got to know the philanthropic side of Cara Parrish, and in last night’s new episode of “BUCKWILD,” you had a chance to meet her ex-girlfriend, Sevgi. Cara was kind of nervous about coming out as bisexual to her castmates -- and (no pressure) the world! -- but she’s been getting a really positive response.

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20 Dec 2012
BTWbus-Feature

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You’ve already gotten your tickets for that great 2013 Lady Gaga concert in your area, but did you know there’s even more to look forward to in the coming year? Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is launching the Born Brave Bus Tour!

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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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3 Dec 2012
PerryTrevor-Feature

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For everyone who wants to say “boo” to bullying and “yay” to acceptance, last night’s Trevor Live was the place to be. The fundraiser was happening to help the Trevor Project, which offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth, and Katy Perry attended the epic night.

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11 Oct 2012
Coming Out Day

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For many, "coming out" can be quite the dreadful thought but when ready, it's a bold and courageous act. It's also one step closer to something we all struggle with -- being ourselves. Today is National Coming Out Day (cue Diana Ross's hit single) and we decided to celebrate it by sharing 10 inspiring celebs who have stood proud and out.

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17 Aug 2012
OurLady-Feature

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We LOVE a person who rises above and uses their journey to inspire others. James Fluhr's story just may inspire you for days. The 23-year-old change-making playwright's original play based on his life, Our Lady, premiered to a sold-out crowd this week!

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6 Jul 2012

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R&B phenom Frank Ocean of Odd Future and silver fox journalist Anderson Cooper came out this week, each in his own way but both to outpouring support from family, friends, and fans alike.

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7 Jun 2012
Photo: (The Trevor Project/Trevor Live)

Photo: (The Trevor Project/Trevor Live)

The Trevor Project, an org that offers 24/7 support to LGBT youth, is going to be having a big night June 25. That’s when the annual event Trevor Live will be taking place in New York. Tickets are expensive (an individual needs to have at least $500 to get in), but the money goes to a super good cause. And if you can't attend, def. Tweet about it with the hashtag #TrevorLive!

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18 Apr 2012
Photo: (Flickr/Tim Stusiak)

Photo: (Flickr/Tim Stusiak)

In June, the Trevor Live event will once again honor a hero, a visionary and a brave young trailblazer standing up for LGBTQ equality. Joining the good company of Lady Gaga -- who no doubt has her 2011 Trevor Award front and center on her mantel -- the MTV fam is tickled pink to learn that we'll be among 2012's honorees this summer.

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