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Mar 1st 2013, 22:30

This crazy thing happened today where President Obama made an inaccurate pop culture reference and the world stopped paying attention to the actual problem at hand. Thankfully, the White House's response was perfect.

Also, relive the moments that ruined your childhood in today's Dailies!

» This was the correct response. [WhiteHouse.gov]

» 50 Most Traumatizing Moments From Kids Movies [College Humor]

» Trailer for "A Talking Cat!?! [Credit: Matt Patches]

» First clip from "To the Wonder" [The Playlist]

» Paul Thomas Anderson' WGA interview [Cigarettes & Red Vines]

» "Disconnect" trailer [iTunes]

» "Wolf of Wall Street" gets a November 15 release date [Deadline]

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.

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Mar 1st 2013, 21:56

GLAAD and former Boy Scout camp leader Derek Nance are calling on Carly Rae Jepsen and Train to speak out against the Boy Scout's ban on gay scouts and leaders during their performances at this year's National Scout Jamboree.

Carly and Train have supported LGBT equality in the past, so while money talks, it is GLAAD's hope that both acts will do some serious talkin' of their own when they take the stage at the Boy Scouts' event in July.

"Acceptance has never been a question to me. I've grown up knowing it's just the way it should be," Jepsen told TIME Magazine of her support for the gay community. The video for her hit song "Call Me Maybe" even ends with an innocent boy-on-boy twist.

Train is all for same-sex marriage. "We take the idea of marriage very seriously, and believe it is the right of all consenting adults, regardless of sexual orientation," they said. "'Marry Me' is about just that. Finding that special love and making it last forever. Everyone should be allowed to have that."

It comes as a surprise to many that two artists who have been so outspoken about LGBT rights would team up with an organization that isn't nearly as welcoming to gay youth. And that's why Derek, who came out as gay in an It Gets Better video to denounce the Boy Scouts' policy, is rallying with GLAAD using a Change.org petition.

Do you hope Train and Carly will say something the Boy Scouts' policy before Scout Jamboree? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mar 1st 2013, 21:00

For the animated film "Rise of the Guardians," the creators and star Hugh Jackman had a unique challenge on their hands. How do you take the most cuddly of all mythological holiday creatures, the Easter Bunny, and turn him into something believably tough? The answer ended up being "Let Jackman be Jackman."

In an exclusive clip from the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of "Rise of the Guardians," the recent Academy Award nominee explains how he wanted to bring a bit of himself to the Easter Bunny, keeping his manly edge and the rarely heard Australian accent.

"Rise of the Guardians" hits Blu-ray and DVD on March 12.

Mar 1st 2013, 21:26

Taylor Swift is either a generous person or a crazy stalker, because she recently teamed up with ex Harry Styles' fave charity: Comic Relief.

The org helps people in need who are living in the United Kingdom and Africa. She'll be a featured musical performer on tomorrow's episode of the BBC's "Lets Dance For Comic Relief." The show features celebs performing famous dance routines for charity, and the winner is decided by an audience vote.

Whether she did it out of the kindness of her heart or to make Harry look (Like I did when I wore my hottest dress to the bar my ex works at…), Taylor's performance will help Comic Relief help kids in 70 countries around the world. Harry and his fellow bandmates are longtime supporters of the org who recently recorded a cover of Blondie's "One Way Or Another" to raise funds for it and even asked fans to send in their pics...that ties into the cause! Get your mind outta the gutter.

The best way to join Taylor and Harry's battle of the exes is to celebrate Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. On March 15, the org wants you to do something funny for charity. A One Direction and Taylor Swift karaoke-off perhaps? Follow the action widgets below to get involved, and next time you wanna make your ex jealous, take a page out of Taylor's book and make it charitable.

Catch "Let's Dance For Comic Relief" on BBC America  this Saturday at 10 p.m. ET.

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Mar 1st 2013, 20:35

Kelly Clarkson isn't necessarily known for her fashion, but it was her shirt -- not her singing -- that caught our attention last night. Kelly stepped out in Nashville wearing a D.A.R.E. t-shirt, which makes the "American Idol" winner an even bigger rock star in our book.

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If you didn't have the chance to experience a D.A.R.E. program (short for Drug Abuse Resistance Education), we'll break it down for you. D.A.R.E. is all about youth being free from the influence of drugs and violence. The program lasts ten weeks and educates students on the dangers of using illegal substances. D.A.R.E., usually taught by a police officer, is currently taught in "75 percent of our nation's school districts and in more than 43 countries around the world."

While you should definitely "Just Say No" to drug use and violence, here are three D.A.R.E. products you should say "Hell Yeah!" to immediately. It's time to wear your drug-free status loud and proud, right?!

+ T-Shirt & Tank Top

Why not take Kelly's lead and rock a D.A.R.E. tee of your own?! Even the official D.A.R.E. site is a fan of these retro neon t-shirts. For those "less is more" folks, there's this tank top.

+ Fanny Pack

If you're heading to the beach or on vacation during spring break, you might want to grab this fanny pack while you can! It'll promote your drug-free lifestyle and give you a cool, easy way to carry your cellphone and money.

+ Technicolor Cap

If you're a little less adventurous in your fashion choices, check out this D.A.R.E. cap. Wear it sideways, backwards, whateva -- you're cool regardless just for broadcasting your drug-free stance to the world.

What do you think about Clarkson's choice of t-shirt? Do you still have any of your old D.A.R.E. memorabilia lying around? Tweet us! Take action below to find out more about how you can stay drug-free in your everyday life.

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Mar 1st 2013, 20:53

March 1 is an incredible day in the music world, because both Ke$ha and Justin Bieber were born on it. Pisces FTW! Ke$ha's already partying it up for her 26th year with birthday waffles and cats, but like Justin, she also has a big heart and we're here to celebrate five ways she's made a difference with her "Crazy, Beautiful Life."

+ Same-Sex Marriage

Ke$ha is a big-time supporter of LGBT rights, including the right to marry the person you love, no matter what their sex is. She showed her excitement at the possibility of same-sex marriage becoming the real deal in England, encouraging her UK fans to step it up for love.

+ Animal Activism

You know that Ke$ha fans are called animals, but the singer doesn't just send love to her fan army. She also sends love to animal-animals. The "C'Mon" singer does a lot of work for the Humane Society International, and recently she Sweet Tweeted about a campaign to get lions included on the Endangered Species Act.

+ Ke$ha Supports The Troops

On Memorial Day, she makes sure that the men and women in uniform know that they're appreciated. Along with Nicki Minaj, Pete Wentz, Justin Timberlake and other celebs, she used the holiday to Tweet her gratitude, saying, "Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all the amazing men and women who put their lives on the line to serve our country..."

+ She Totally Rocks the Vote

As you all know, 2012 was a big election year, and Ke$ha worked as an ambassador for Rock the Vote to encourage young people to get educated on the election and cast their ballots. We all did go out in droves to vote, so it looks like our gurl did her job!

+ Ke$ha Resists Labels

Not everyone likes to be labeled, especially when it comes to their sexuality. Talking about this to Seventeen, she said, "I don't love just men. "I love people. It's not about a gender. It's just about the spirit that exudes from that other person you're with." In an interview with Out, she also said, "I wouldn't say I'm gay or straight -- I don't like labeling things anyway. I just like people."

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Mar 1st 2013, 19:56

By Amelia Mularz

It's the end of another week—one dominated by the Oscars, Anne Hathaway fallout, Jen Aniston wedding plans, and yes, boobs. Here's what went down in the last 168 hours:

» Seth MacFarlane has been feeling the wrath of at least two famous feminists for his "Boob Song" during the Oscars. Lena Dunham was not a fan, nor was Jane Fonda who asked, "Why not list all the penises we've seen?" Oh Jane, if only Michael Fassbender's "Shame" had been a contender this year, then surely we'd all be singing "The Weiner Song."

» While we're still not exactly sure what we did or didn't see through Anne Hathaway's dress, she issued a formal apology on Wednesday for her choice of garb. That's the difference between the Oscars and the Grammys. Anne wears Prada instead of Valentino and issues a heartfelt explanation. Nicki Minaj shows up as a "possessed" nun in a red cape and is like, "What?"

Then there's the matter of Anne's acceptance speech...

» People just weren't having the quivery voice, the theater girl excitement, or the fact that she thanked 19th century author Victor Hugo in her acceptance speech. But between this and some major Taylor Swift fallout earlier this year, it seems like 2013 is turning out to be a real rough year for America's sweethearts. Even Tina Fey poked fun at T-Swizzle at the Golden Globes, which is kind of like sweetheart-on-sweetheart bashing.

» Speaking of boobs...the sport's bra that Jennifer Lawrence wore in "Silver Linings Playbook" is up for auction. The asking price? Over $1,400. We're not sure we'd shell out that much for a piece of Gap clothing, but we'd pay handsomely to finally know what "crabby snacks" and "homemades" are.

» In non-Oscars news, reported details of Jennifer Aniston's upcoming wedding have been released. Pre-nuptial plans include a marriage boot camp that consists of a three-day therapy session. Now, let's say this marathon shrink appointment takes place at a hippie commune and Paul Rudd is there, or maybe Jen is just pretending to date Justin Theroux and through a series of lighthearted shenanigans they've ended up at marriage boot camp only to truly fall in love. And Adam Sandler is there. And maybe a dog... named Marley. Yes, these plans are starting to sound more and more plausible.

» Meanwhile, the stars of "Oz the Great and Powerful" have been earning their frequent flyer miles. The cast headed to Moscow and London this week for European premieres (the movie opens on March 8th). After his own Oscar-hosting debacle, it made sense that James Franco would situate himself over 6,000 miles away from the awards show. Good call, Mr. Franco.

And that's a wrap!

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Mar 1st 2013, 18:30

It's almost as if the makers of "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" are interested in making the sequel to "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" really, really good. First they go and get Matt Reeves to replace Rupert Wyatt. Then they cast "Zero Dark Thirty" break-out and star-waiting-to-happen Jason Clarke in the lead human role. Follow that with adding "The Road"'s Kodi Smit-McPhee, and you've got a movie.

But wait...there's more!

ComingSoon is reporting that famed franchise enhancer Gary Oldman is the latest to join the "Apes" sequel. According to the site, Oldman will play the leader of a human colony in a world where most of humanity has been wiped out by the virus hinted at during the climax of "Rise" and the apes have taken over.

Oldman's future co-star Jason Clark played coy about his role in the sci-fi adventure on the red carpet of the Academy Awards, only telling MTV News that he "plays a guy who's trying to save humanity."

We've learned little else about the film, which is supposed to open on May 23, 2014, expect that it takes place 15 years after Caesar's rise to power and that Andy Serkis will be reprising his role as the ape leader.

What do you think of Gary Oldman joining "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Mar 1st 2013, 17:23

Justin Bieber is 19 today! To celebrate his birthday -- or, in my case, my big girl crush on him slowly becoming less creepy -- we've created a quiz to test your Bieber knowledge.

If you're an avid Belieber, you probably already know all of the obvious stuff, so we're testing your charity know-it-all instead. From treating sick kids to building schools overseas, Justin has been giving back long before he was old enough to love me drive. Are you a true fan? Take this quiz to find out!

+ QUIZ: How well do you know Justin Bieber's big heart?

1. Last year, Justin asked fans to donate to this charity for his birthday.

A) charity: water

B) The Red Cross

C) Give Back Hollywood

D) Pencils of Promise

2. How much did Justin's 2011 BELIEVE Charity Drive raise for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and other charitable orgs?

A) Over $250,000

B) Over $500,000

C) Over $750,000

D) Over $1,000,000

3. Justin's favorite color is the same color people wear on this day to support LGBT youth.

A) Equality Day

B) Good Will Day

C) Spirit Day

D) Tolerance Day

 4. Justin is a big supporter of Pencils of Promise, which brings education to children living in poverty. Where did the org name a school after Justin?

A) El Salvador

B) Guatemala

C) Peru

D) Mexico

5. Proceeds from The Starship Foundation's 2012 Christmas album, which featured Justin, went towards the treatment of young patients in...

A) Australia

B) America

C) New Zealand

D) Canada

1. A) charity: water 2. D) Over $1,000,000 3. C) Spirit Day 4. B) Guatemala 5. C) New Zealand

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Mar 1st 2013, 17:54

With this week being National Eating Disorder Awareness week, we wanted to shed light on some of the issues the stars of "Pretty Little Liars" have faced when it comes to healthy eating and body image issues.

While one character on the show, Hanna Marin (Ashley Benson), has struggled with an eating disorder, it's worth noting that two of the "Liars" have dealt with eating disorders off screen. On the cover of Cosmopolitan, Lucy Hale opened up about the issue for the first time.

"I've never really talked about this, but I would go days without eating," says Hale. "Or maybe I'd have some fruit and then go to the gym for three hours." Thankfully, Hale realized she had a problem. She adds, "It was a gradual process but I changed myself."

When Seventeen caught up with her co-star, Troian Bellisario, after Hale's cover hit newsstands, Bellisario explained she knew what her friend was dealing with: "We both had been through very similar things. We are a good form of support for each other when we see each other slipping backward or in need of support."

Bellisario told Teen Vogue recently that fans don't understand that they don't always look like their perfectly-made-up on-screen counterparts: "On my Instagram, my boyfriend will take pictures of me or someone else will take a picture of me and they're like, 'What is wrong with her? She looks sick.' And I'm like, 'No I just don't have two hours of hair and makeup, you guys.'"

While Hollywood is known for being weight-conscious, it's a relief to see two, real girls who have dealt with and support each other in recovery from their issues with food and body image.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, know that recovery is possible. You can find resources online at National Eating Disorder Association, or call the organization's hotline at (800) 931-2237.

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Mar 1st 2013, 16:27

Today marks the release of "The Last Exorcism: Part II," a continuation of the story of Nell Sweetzer that looks completely different from the found footage original. To get a sense of the new perspective, you can check out the first scene from the sequel, which just went up over at Yahoo! Movies.

The scene begins with a simple, scary premise. A couple lies in bed, and when the wife gets up, someone (or something) replaces her next to the husband. It's an unsettling set-up that pays off with a creepy search through the house for the chilly invader.

Check out the clip above and head over to MTV News to read our interview with producer Eli Roth about "The Last Exorcism: Part II."

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Mar 1st 2013, 16:00

Britney Spears is ready to "Scream & Shout" about how bullying has got to go. Last night CNN aired the special "The Bully Effect" on "Anderson Cooper 360°" and the newly-brunette songstress wanted us all to take a look.

Brit-Brit Tweeted:

I'm standing with @ac360 & @bullymovie by joining the movement to end bullying in our generation! bit.ly/feBbaH #bullyeffect

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) February 28, 2013

This isn't the first time Britney has gotten involved with anti-bullying efforts. Raise your hand if you remember when she joined up with none other the Prez Obama and the First Lady for a White House anti-bullying campaign. To continue going down memory lane, who here remembers the doc "Bully," which came out last year? The movie got so many people talking and involved that CNN made "The Bully Effect" to update us on what was going on with some of the people we saw in the film.

This included Alex Libby, who was horribly bullied on the bus. These days, thankfully, Alex is in much better spirits and his bullying days are behind him. In fact, he's now an anti-bullying advocate and he got to rap with Sean Kingston! Awww!

The program also followed Kirk Smalley, whose bullied son Ty took his life at the age of 11. Kirk has visited more than 500 schools to teach kids about bullying and suicide prevention. Kelby Johnson, who was harassed after she came out in her small town, was also profiled, and it's good to see her doing so much better now. She's been with her GF for three years, and if other people don't like it, too bad.

Bullying is a serious issue and there are organizations out there to help if you don't feel you're getting adequate support from your school (or wherever you're being bullied). And remember -- Brit's got your back too!

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Mar 1st 2013, 14:39

For those of you how aren't the most music savvy, things like key changes might not be of interest, but a growing trend on the internet is starting to show music noobs so drastic a transposition can be.

One YouTube user, MajorVsMinor, has made a series of videos altering iconic songs recorded in a minor key to the brighter, happier major key.

Now his take on the theme from "The Godfather" is making the rounds. The version demonstrates the idea of changing from minor to major pretty well, and it's interesting from a fan's point of view, to hear a familiar song sound so different, yet the same.

Mar 1st 2013, 00:19

If the first thing you do when you hear the words "frat house" is roll your eyes, you might want to reconsider. Members of the Phi Alpha Tau fraternity at Emerson College in Boston raised money to help their transgender frat brother, Donnie Collins, with his FTM (female-to-male) top surgery.

Donnie's brothers have already raised over $20,000! While that story will definitely bring tears to your eyes, other stories have come out recently -- including this one from a Mississippi high school -- that prove we've still got a long ways to get when it comes to understanding and supporting the transgender community.

+ Watch Brothers of Alpha Tau Rally Support for Donnie

+ Watch Donnie Thanks Everyone for the Support

How you can support the transgender community

If you're looking for a place to start, here are 5 things you can do to support someone who is transgender:

+ Educate Yourself

If you don't know anyone who is transgender -- and even if you do -- you may have a lot of questions. GLAAD answers some FAQs on its website, which is a great starting point for anyone looking to learn more.

+ Talk to Your Friend

If you're not sure how to support your friend, just ask! Your friend will tell you how he or she feels, what you can do to help, and a million other things you probably don't even know to ask!

+ Support National Organizations

If you want to get more involved, why not support organizations that play a positive role in the transgender community? Look into organizations like GLAAD, the National Center for Transgender Equality and Trans Youth Family Allies.

+ Raise Awareness

Take to your social media channels and let your friends and followers know why you're supporting the transgender community. Follow GLAAD on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what the organization is doing. You can find links to all of GLAAD's social channels here.

+ No Judgments

At the end of the day, your friend is still your friend. Even though you might not understand exactly what he or she is going through, you can still support him or her. Remember, we're all just people -- treat your friend like you'd treat anyone else, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, etc. Be nice, be respectful, and listen to what your friend has to say.

If you still have questions about what it means to be transgender or want to get more involved, take action below. And to the members of Emerson College's Phi Alpha Tau, thanks for being the best brothers anyone could ask for!

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Feb 28th 2013, 23:00

Disney has released the final "Oz the Great and Powerful" trailer ahead of the film's release next week, so check it out and prepare to be transported to Sam Raimi's hopefully crazy take on the Emerald City.

Also, Batman and the Pope have a few things in common in today's Dailies!

» Batman versus The Pope: An Infographic [Jalopnik]

» Clip from "Day of the Falcon" [ComingSoon.net]

» "Silver Linings Playbook" gets the Bad Lip Reading treatment. [Screen Crush]

» Trailer for "Erased" starring Aaron Eckhart [Yahoo! Movies]

» Behold this beautiful portrait of Stephen Colbert. [Vulture]

» An extended trailer for "Hannibal" [Collider]

» Final trailer for "Oz the Great and Powerful" [iTunes]

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.

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Feb 28th 2013, 21:14

Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, the stars of the new comedy "Admission," know their way around the galaxy far, far away, so it only seemed appropriate for their interview with MTV News' Josh Horowitz that they play a round of F---, Marry, Kill with "Star Wars" characters.

For their answers, both Fey and Rudd were logical and straightforward. You always kill the most evil... or default to Jar Jar. And you marry Boba Fett because he's a working man and bring home that sweet, sweet bounty hunter bacon.

Check out the latest episode of After Hours above!

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Feb 28th 2013, 20:48

Is there anything Beyoncé can't do? Does she even sleep?! The singer, actress and humanitarian is now the co-founder of Chime For Change, a new campaign to help empower women.

The other founders are actress Salma Hayek and Gucci creative director Frida Giannini. More info on the campaign will be coming out March 12, but for now, we know that Chime For Change is going to concentrate on the areas of education, health and justice. Check out the vid below:

+ Watch "Chime For Change."

"I have always felt strongly about equal opportunity for women," Bey said about her involvement. "Girls have to be taught from early on that they are strong and capable of being anything they want to be."

There are some serious stats out there when it comes to women's rights, like the fact that one in three women worldwide will be physically or sexually assaulted during her lifetime. But there is also change in the air, like the work being done with One Billion Rising, Malala's quest for universal education and the fact we have more female Senators than ever before.

"It's up to us to change the statistics for women around the world," Beyoncé said. "I'm honored to be in the company of women who live fearlessly and set an example for the next generation of young ladies." AMEN, Bey!

To join Mrs Carter's efforts take action with Chime For Change below!

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