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Okay, so we know that Lionsgate did a perfectly fine job casting actual actors like Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson in "The Hunger Games," but considering that the MTV Video Music Awards are thisclose and that the flick's first footage will make its debut during said ceremony, we thought it would be fun to cast the flick using—you guessed it!—some of the biggest nominees from the night.

So, here we go with "The Hunger Games: Pop-Star Edition"!

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Tags Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Video Music Awards, Video Music Awards 2011, VMAs, Wiz Khalifa

by Danielle Genet

We live in a time when scandal generally outshines generosity, so when celebrities use their fame for good, we think it deserves special mention. Which is why we're excited that Justin Bieber is following in the footsteps of other kindhearted celebrities and auctioning off an autographed pair of bedazzled lace-up sneakers with proceeds going to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

The charity auction's official site reports the winner will receive "one pair of black Supra sneakers, signed and worn by Justin Bieber, along with a certificate of authenticity." The current bid as of press time sits at a whopping $1,000, and the next minimum bid must be an increase of $100. It’s just a small price to pay for memorabilia that will last a lifetime (potential Bieber stink may be included) and benefit an important cause. The auction ends on August 10, so what are you waiting for?

Justin’s philanthropic act of donating personal items is something celebrities have been doing for a while, so we were inspired to look back at other celebrities who tore clothes off their backs and donated them to the greater good. Check it out after the jump!

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Tags Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Kellan Lutz, Miley Cyrus

The second wave of Teen Choice Award nominations are here! And apparently the nominations committee has been reading Hollywood Crush because many of our favorites made the cut for the big show, which takes place next month in L.A.

Choice Summer Movie nominees include "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," "Horrible Bosses," "Monte Carlo" and "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."

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Tags Beyonce, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Captain America, Chris Evans, Cory Monteith, Daniel Radcliffe, Demi Lovato, Emma Watson, Friends With Benefits, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Jason Derulo, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Mila Kunis, Monte Carlo, Pretty Little Liars, Rosario Dawson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Selena Gomez, Shia LaBeouf, Teen Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards 2011, Teen Wolf, Transformers Dark of The Moon

Welcome to the second installment of Celebrity Sorting Hat! In anticipation of the boy wizard's grand finale, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (out July 15), we're letting you—the fans!—decide which house some of your favorite celebrities would belong in if they attended Hogwarts. (As a refresher, descriptions of each option are after the polls.)

Yesterday, we took a look at the cast of "Twilight," and today we turn our attention to the bevy of pop stars whose songs we just can't get out of our heads. Would Lady Gaga fit in at Ravenclaw? Is Britney a secret Hufflepuff? Vote below and we'll reveal the results next week before "Harry Potter"'s big premiere!

And don't forget to mosey on over to MTV Movies Blog to participate in their Harry Potter World Cup! It's down to the Elite Eight!

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Tags Britney Spears, Celebrity Sorting Hat, Harry Potter, Justin Bieber, Lady gaga, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna

Is there anything not to love about Justin Timberlake? The answer to that, would of course, be a resounding, "No!" The guy can sing, dance, act, make us crack up on "SNL," and unlike so many other celebs, opens up to the press without oversharing.

Case in point: His recent interview with Vanity Fair, which hits newsstands nationwide on Tuesday, June 7. The star, who has two comedies opening in theaters this summer, "Bad Teacher" (with ex Cameron Diaz) and "Friends With Benefits" (with real-life pal Mila Kunis), talked candidly on just about everything—from showing his butt on the big screen to his breakups with Jessica Biel and Britney Spears, to his bad-boy behavior with fellow hottie Ryan Gosling on the set of "The All New Mickey Mouse Club"!

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Tags Bad Teacher, Britney Spears, Friends With Benefits, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Mickey Mouse Club, Mila Kunis, On The Newsstand, Ryan Gosling, Vanity Fair

From winners and losers to surprise cameos and awesome performances, there were plenty of things to talk about after last night's Billboard Music Awards, and yet the moment that seems to have caused the biggest stir is the kiss between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Justin kissed GF Selena right after his win for Best New Artist, and while the kiss lasted approximately three seconds (we're being generous here), it was enough to set the entire internet abuzz.

This wasn't the first time an awards-show pucker has sparked headlines. In fact, throughout the years there have been plenty of memorable lip-locks that set the trail for Sel and the Biebs. Check out our list of the five most memorable awards show smooches after the jump!

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Tags Adrien Brody, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry, Justin Bieber, Kristen Stewart, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Rachel McAdams, Robert Pattinson, Ryan Gosling, Selena Gomez

You know you’re in for an interesting night when Justin Bieber arrives in a gold blazer, and last night’s Billboard Music Awards proved to be exactly that. From surprising duets to unexpected cameos (it's Britney, bitch!), the ceremony had plenty of awesome moments, but what really caught our attention was the red carpet fashion. The guys and gals, including Selena Gomez, Rihanna and more, wore outfits ranging from totally glam to slightly absurd. We highlight some of the more noteworthy looks below.

If Justin's goal last night was to shock us (or is it wow us? We're not sure yet!), he definitely succeeded. The Biebs hit the red carpet in a gold blazer (with SHIMMER) and a black tie that totally had us doing a double-take. Admittedly, we kinda prefer Justin in black-on-black, but we can't blame the guy for stepping things up a notch. After all, he did have to hold his own next to girlfriend (did you see that smooch they shared?!) Selena, who looked totally fab in a black Dolce&Gabbana gown with cut-outs at the waist. Sel paired the chic gown with some striking red heels and wore her hair flat-iron straight (great choice!).

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Tags Britney Spears, Joe Jonas, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift

Summer is so close we can almost taste it and some of our favorite musical masters—including Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne (pictured)—are gearing up to hit the road for headlining tours. Britney fans should get their credit cards ready for the Ticketmaster stake out. The singer announced pre-sale today, with general tickets available May 7. "Today's the day! Femme Fatale Tour presales have started... Who's coming to see @NickiMinaj & I this summer? http://bit.ly/gaEyPK -Britney." As for Avril, she was busy jet-setting half way around the world to kick off her Black Star tour. "Take off.... On our way to Beijing China to kick off #TheBlackStar Tour," she tweeted.

If the thought of waiting months to see Brit or Avril has you down, fret not: There is excitement to be had as early as tonight. Scandalous, drama-filled ABC Family excitement, to be specific. The stars of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" took to Twitter to remind fans to tune in. Francia Raisa tweeted, "Happy secret life monday!! Don't forget all new episode tonight at 8pm!" While Megan Park asked fans to weigh in on the upcoming episode, saying, "Happy Monday Secret Life Fans! Who's excited about the show tonight?"

Check out the rest of Monday's best celebrity tweets, including which actress is so over the royal wedding hype! Follow us @hollywoodcrush to get even more celebrity and pop culture news around the clock!

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Tags Ashley Greene, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, colin hanks, Francia Raisa, jo jo, Lily Allen, Mark Ruffalo, Megan Park, Nathan Fillion, Sara Bareilles, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Tweet Dreams, Whitney Port, Zach Braff, Zooey Deschanel

We all know Rihanna (pictured) is kind of fabulous. Remember "SOS" and how impossible it was to get out of your head? It probably seems like forever ago, considering all of the RiRi songs we've gone crazy for since, but it was only back in 2006. With "S&M" becoming her 10th No. 1 single, Rihanna is now officially the artist with the shortest time span between a first and 10th No. 1 hit. She tweeted a big thank you to her fans, saying, "#RihannaNavy is #MAJAH !!!!! That is all." Britney Spears also wished Rihanna well after the Barbados beauty thanked Brit and her fans for their support, tweeting, "Congrats @Rihanna. Song is fierce! Anytime girl... -Britney"

For those tweeters not busy topping charts and breaking records, today was all about relaxation. Some of our favorite lovely ladies decided to spend the day on some well-deserved primping. "Step Up" star (and lucky owner of Channing Tatum's heart) Jenna Dewan went for the full R&R treatment, tweeting, "One day to get it all done..nails, vegan glory, hair..you know, the important things in life." "Dancing With the Stars" favorite Julianne Hough was super-excited to find a nail salon that felt like home. "I just found THE CUTEST nail salon in Miami... It's so feminine and girly... I LOVE it!" she tweeted.

Check out the rest of Wednesday's best tweets, including which musician supports a "Glee"-for-all when it comes to music. Follow us @hollywoodcrush to get even more celebrity and pop culture news around the clock!

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Tags Adam Levine, Britney Spears, Crystal Harris, Dane Cook, Haylie Duff, Jenna Dewan, Jim Gaffigan, Julianne Hough, Kaley Cuoco, Patton Oswalt, Rihanna, Sarah Silverman, Thomas Lennon, Tweet Dreams

When it comes to "American Idol" alumni success, there's really no one who comes close to Carrie Underwood. Yes, Kelly Clarkson and Chris Daughtry have had chart-topping hits and Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar, but Carrie is the definition of a superstar. From taking the country and pop industry by storm, being a fashion icon, making us laugh on her guest spot on "How I Met Your Mother" and having one of the most-talked about celebrity weddings of 2010, the former "AI" champ just dazzles.

So it's of no surprise that the Grammy-winning singer is conquering another part of the biz: movies! The inspiring biopic "Soul Surfer," which opens in theaters today, marks Carrie's film debut as Sarah Hill, the real-life youth counselor who befriended the amazing surfer/survivor Bethany Hamilton (played by AnnaSophia Robb).

In honor of Carrie's transition to the silver screen, we wanted to look back at other pop stars who have made the switch from the radio to the big screen. After the jump check out our list of memorable acting debuts (some more successful than others) from some of your favorite singers.

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Tags Alpha Dog, American Idol, Britney Spears, Burlesque, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Crossroads, Justin Timblerlake, Mandy Moore, Soul Surfer, Taylor Swift, The Faculty, The Princess Diaries, Usher, Valentine's Day