by Brenna Ehrlich 30 mins ago

Get ready, guys: Facebook is about to go anonymous. Kind of.

Yup, just days after Facebook agreed to change its policies requiring users to employ their real names on the site, news that the social network plans to launch a mobile app that will allow us all to go by whatever name we desire hit the scene.

The New York Times has the inside intel on the app, which will allow users to talk inside of Facebook without using their real names. The app is expected to come out in the next few weeks, but details about how it will work are scarce. Perhaps it will utilize Facebook Groups? Or perhaps it will simply be a new chat app, like Messenger? All we have are guesses at the moment.

News of the app comes after Facebook last week apologized to users adversely affected by the site’s “real name” policy, which requires people to use their actual names on Facebook. The policy came under fire these past few weeks when someone decided to report hundreds of accounts as fake, many of which were those of drag queens using their stage names on the social network. This led to a lot of heat from the drag community, as well as LGBTQ users who prefer using names other than those given at birth, according to the Times.

Facebook is working on amending that policy now, first reinstating those shut-down accounts, but how it will handle the chosen name-versus-given name question in the ...

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by Kase Wickman 30 mins ago

It was nearly six weeks before actress Jennifer Lawrence publicly commented on the hacking and release of nude, personal photographs of herself, but when she did comment, she made it count.

She called the hack “a sex crime” and laid out her anger not only at the hackers, but at those who looked at the pictures. (Including people she knows personally.)

“Anybody who looked at those pictures, you’re perpetuating a sexual offense,” Lawrence said. “You should cower with shame. Even people who I know and love say, ‘Oh, yeah, I looked at the pictures.’ I don’t want to get mad, but at the same time I’m thinking, I didn’t tell you that you could look at my naked body.”

Lawrence’s comments sparked immediate discussion, with many praising the actress for being outspoken and clear, dropping statements such as “I have nothing to apologize for.” Others, however, thought that Lawrence should have realized the risks that taking and sending personal pictures posed.

Here’s a selection of opinions from our comments section.

Holli points out that blaming the victim doesn’t help anything.

Zachary put it simply:

Terry thinks the internet is a dangerous place.

Heather would like to know what the big deal is.

Melynda points out that it’s theft.

What did you think of Lawrence’s comments on her hacked pictures? Let us know.

by Jessie Peterson 1 min ago

Paolo Ballesteros is a Filipino actor, TV host and model, but he’s been getting some mainstream attention here for makeup transformations on his Instagram account. While we’ve already highlighted dudes in general using the power of contouring and makeup, we’ve decided to spotlight Ballesteros for his incredible celebrity impersonations, especially when he’s managed to mimic some a wide range of stars in the film and music industry. Check out our 16 favorites below!

Related: See 22 Dudes Transform Into Beyonce, Rihanna, And Zayn Malik With Makeup

1. BEYONCE

2. MILEY CYRUS

3. ARIANA GRANDE

4. DREW BARRYMORE

5. KRISTEN STEWART

6. LUCY LIU

7. RIHANNA

8. DEMI MOORE

9. TYRA BANKS

10. KATY PERRY

11. MADONNA

12. KIM KARDASHIAN

13. MEGAN FOX

14. JENNIFER LAWRENCE

15. JULIA ROBERTS

16. CAMERON DIAZ

by Emilee Lindner 3 mins ago

It’s one thing if your picture is all over the world, but when you’re far enough away from home to actually see it, that’s something else. When Taylor Swift got in a car this morning in London, she saw herself staring back at her. That tends to happen when you’re on the cover of Vogue U.K.

I, for one, cannot say I’ve seen my picture in another country, but I bet it feels fairly fantastic. Taylor seemed stoked about it:

“It’s so wild being back in London when Shake It Off is in its 3rd week at #1 and I get in the car and see this,” she wrote, sharing a photo of the magazine sitting innocently in her cab.

Oh hai, Taylor. I’m sure I’ll be seeing you on Mars in 2020. I heard Mars Vogue is big in the Milky Way.

by Alex Zalben 4 mins ago

Video by Avaryl Halley

We here at MTV News couldn’t be more excited by the return of AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” Having seen the season premiere (read our spoiler-free thoughts here), pretty much everyone gets an awesome, badass moment… Even the internet’s favorite pudding-eating punching bag, Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs).

And though Carl has gone through a major evolution over the course of five seasons, his dad Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the rest of the post-apocalyptic zombie survivors still have a tendency to worry about his safety, wonder where Carl is, and generally say his name while wondering and worrying. A lot.

So naturally, we put together a supercut of every single time a character says “Carl” on the first four seasons of “The Walking Dead.” Guess who says his name only once? You’ll have to watch to find out.

by Jordana Ossad 15 mins ago

Kailyn Lowry‘s nearly 11-month-old son Lincoln has found those boots that are made for walkin‘ — and from this point forward, he’s going to walk all over you the place.

In an Instagram video, the “Teen Mom 2” cast member proudly shared that her son with husband Javi is putting his tiny tootsies to good use.

“Where has the time gone?? He’s walking. WALKING,” the proud mother of two captioned the clip, which finds the precious tot marching toward some of his toys and babbling to himself. We totally understand how you’re feeling, Kail — next thing you know, little Linc be carrying on full conversations and heading off to school…

But for now, we’re just itching to pinch those chubby cheeks — and that adorable tushy. Good luck keeping up with him now, Kail and Javi!

by Cory Midgarden 16 mins ago

It’s easy to forget Bea Miller‘s only 15-years-old. I mean, not only did the former “X Factor” finalist release her debut EP Young Blood earlier this year, but she’s also joining Demi Lovato on her world tour later this month.

Although she’s accomplished a ton at such a young age, in many ways she’s still your typical teenager — especially when it comes to boys.

When MTV News caught up with Bea, we grilled the singer on her cinnamon apple Luke Hemmings from 5 Seconds of Summer — “If you see this video, you should call me,” she laughed — and an array of woman crushes she has as well. See Bea’s baes by clicking on the player above and checking out her top 5 in the list below.

1. Luke Hemmings

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“My celebrity crush is Luke Hemmings from 5 Seconds of Summer because I am the typical 15-year-old girl. Luke is just really hot, and he has a lip ring and it’s nice. I don’t even know, I don’t know. I just think he’s cute. I look at him and I’m like, plus, he’s Australian and that just makes it 10 times better.”

2. Tove Lo

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“Tove Lo for sure, she’s incredible. I just think ...

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by Deepa Lakshmin 3 mins ago

This week’s “Girl Code” episode, which airs tonight at 11/10c on MTV, has got the scoop on what it means to have strength. Strong girls are everywhere, and everyone’s strong in their own unique way — but nothing screams “don’t mess with me” quite like a resting bitchface does.

People hate on chronically bitchy faces all the time, and we’re here to tell you that it’s absolutely OK to have a less-than-thrilled facial expression 99% of the time. Here’s a few reasons why all ladies should just embrace it:

1. People avoid sitting next to you on a crowded subway or bus

You don’t even need to pull out that old stick-your-purse-on-the-seat-next-to-you-so-everyone-knows-it’s-occupied trick. Oncoming passengers take one look at your stank face and know they’re definitely not welcome.

2. You won’t get laugh line wrinkles

As you get older, making the same facial expression over and over — like smiling or frowning, even — breaks down the collagen in your skin and leads to a permanent crease. The obvious solution is just never moving your face at all.

3. Bad first dates don’t turn into bad second dates

Thanks to your monotone expression, the poor guy (or gal) will probably leave your first date thinking you absolutely hate him (or her). If the date went terribly and you actually hate them, you can rest easy knowing they’ll be way too intimated to text you ever again. If you think the date went well, you ...

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by Lisa Chudnofsky 4 mins ago

If you’ve been privileged enough (*sarcasm*) to experience the hormonal and physical atrocities associated with pregnancy and the clawing, oxygen-sucking pains of labor, then you will surely relate to the fourth — and final (please don’t shoot the messenger) — season of “Snooki & JWOWW,” which comes equipped with countless mentions of vaginal discomfort and mucous plugs. And if you have no idea what a mucous plug is, we implore you to edumacate yourself with 12 new episodes of the show, starting November 5.

We just got our hands on the Season 4 trailer, and it’s only a small taste of the LOL-ness in store (hey, this is the Internet — we’re allowed to make up words). With both girls pregnant and one on the way to the altar, we couldn’t have dreamed up a better recipe for the type of ridiculousness that only occurs between longtime best friends who, just four years ago, were beating up their roommates (see: “Jersey Shore,” Season 2). Ah, the way they were.

In the video below, you’ll find scenes that epitomize love, friendship and the misery miracle of birth. Give it a watch, plus check out our picks for its best quotes.

“Me and Jenni are having two babies…it’s gonna be a s**t show.” — Snooki

“I think I’m gonna poop because I ate two grilled cheeses.” — Snooki, mid-labor

“You’re all uninvited.” — Snooki, to her bridal shower ...

Oct 8, 2014 | No Comments on ‘You’re Pregnant With A Stripper’ Wins Best Quote Of The New ‘Snooki & JWOWW’ Trailer

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