The concept was simple: Amy and Karma would pretend to be a lesbian couple, finally find some footing in Hester High School’s popular crowd and, in Karma’s case, land the hottest guy in school, Liam. And so far, so good. Though Lauren and Shane both know the girls’ secret, Karmy have still got everyone else on “Faking It” fooled, and though their friendship has hit a few small bumps along the way, everything seems to be coming up roses for the time being.

So how have a couple of BFFs who were recently obscure to the student body pulled off such a stunt? Here are five tips we’ve taken away from watching Amy and Karma seize the “class couple” title — check ‘em out, and keep watching “Faking It” Tuesday nights at 10:30/9:30c!

Go big for the reveal: If you want tremendous results, you’ve gotta come out swinging, and when Amy swallowed her fears and kissed Karma in front of a packed gym, she ensured they definitely wouldn’t be ignored. No turning back from there!

Don’t let anyone stand in your way: Amy was rightfully gutted when she realized her mother wasn’t so approving of gays and lesbians, but rather than cower and hide in self-protection, Amy put her “relationship” with Karma right out there where her mother — and anyone watching the 6 p.m. news — could see it.

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Seriously, can Blue Ivy be any cuter?

Beyoncé took to her website on Thursday (May 29) to post some precious photos of her and baby Blue sharing some mother-daughter moments.

The pics, which may have been snapped over Memorial Day weekend since Beyoncé and Jay Z reportedly spent their time in the Hamptons, show Blue having a nap with her mom, trying her hand in a little tennis and playing with some toys.

The 2-year-old also showed off her stylish side, photographed in an orange and white sundress while trying on a pair of her mom’s black pumps. Let’s all let out a collective “Awww.”

Queen Bey also took some selfies rocking her new braids, had a super-chic photo shoot and took some pics of her husband going for a joy ride on a motorcycle.

Oh, and here are a few more of pics that may make you a little — OK, a lot — jealous.

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Seeking out enticing inspiration that might excite fans and launch franchises, Hollywood has turned to comic books, cartoons, and even board games. But so far they’ve totally overlooked an artistic outlet that has a fervent and widespread fanbase: cosplay.

This hobby dares fans to construct elaborate costumes, mash-up their favorite fandoms, and sometimes create all-new heroes. So why hasn’t Hollywood been scouring Comic Con for ideas for next summer’s blockbusters? Well, we have, collecting some cool cosplay pics and pairing them with promising pitches of our own.

“X-Men Origins: Storm”

Model: Jacqueline-Elizabeth Cottrell aka Kurosune; Photography by Jamais Vu; Outfit by Marika of Kicka Custom Design

Before she had the hairdo of a harried soccer mom in the “X-Men” movies, Ororo Munroe was a hard-edged heroine with a major Mohawk and an insatiable thirst for justice! We’d love to see Afropunk‘s badass version of Storm unleashed in a story of her own, perhaps one written by luminary comic book writer Gail Simone (We know she’s a fan). If not, could we at least loop this look into the 1980s set “X-Men: Apocalypse?”

“Ghostbusters: Back In Action”

Model: Maeghan Eyre; Photography by Jason Fitzsimmons

Forget the “Ghostbusters News, we suggest a story of Mia Venkman and her half-brother Oscar Barrett-Venkman, who are both following in their father/step father’s footsteps with a cutup crew of their own.

“Queen Ariel”

Model: LisaLouWhoCosplay; Photography by Martin Wong

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There’s a lot of reasons to love St. Vincent: her awesome hair, her awesome music, her awesome cover of Nirvana’s “Lithium” at 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

And, wow, look! We’ve got a preview of number three right down yonder.

Annie Clark took the stage at the induction ceremony to help usher Nirvana into the Hall of Fame with help from a passel of amazing women: Lorde, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett included.

Clark called the experience “a dream come true” when she spoke with MTV News about the experience.

Who would have thought we’d share the same dream, Annie?

The 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony special debuts May 31 at 8 p.m. ET on HBO.

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Brenna Ehrlich is a reporter for MTV News as well as the senior writer/editor for the O Music Awards. In the past, she served as associate editor at Mashable, penned a netiquette column for CNN and co-authored the blog and book "Stuff Hipsters Hate." She likes trying not to die in moshpits and listening to songs on repeat. Follow her on Twitter @BrennaEhrlich for news on cats and punk bands.

If it wasn’t already clear, Tamara and Jake have gone KAPUT. After breaking up toward the beginning of this “Awkward” season, they’ve been completely at odds, and on the latest episode, their standoff climaxed when T destroyed her ex’s harmonica with a banana (the horror!). Val tried to mend their relationship by pointing to Jenna and Matty as role models for platonic former lovebirds, but truthfully, they haven’t been too keen on each other, either.

Ever since Matty found out he was adopted, J-Town’s had real trouble getting her ex to open up, and when she tried to prove she was cool with Matty dating other gals by setting him up with Eva, it blew up in her face. She told Matty he had her “blessing,” but he felt patronized in the process, and pulled away. It was only a short time ago that Jatty and Jakara had PHHS in the palms of their hands — is there any hope for these two couples to reunite? Or, of more concern, can they even be friends?

It’s been T’s high school dream to execute the perfect BFGFBFF (Boyfriend Girlfriend Best Friends Forever Double Date [DD is implied], in case you’ve forgotten). Is there still hope it could happen?

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Pharrell is “Happy,” but he says he’s not a feminist.

“I’ve been asked, am I a feminist?” the singer and producer said during an interview with Channel 4 News in the United Kingdom. “I don’t think it’s possible for me to be that.”

When asked why, he responded plainly. “I’m a man. It makes sense up until a certain point. But what I do is, I do support feminists. There’s injustices; there are inequalities that need to be addressed.”

Here’s the thing, P: You can be a man and a feminist. And some of your ideas make it sound like that’s exactly what you are.

Take, for example, when he spoke in support of Hillary Clinton:

“I would love to see a woman run the country,” he said. “Historically, this world has been run by man. And what would a world be like if 75 percent our world leaders, our presidents and prime ministers, were female? What would that world be like? We don’t know, because we haven’t given it a shot. We’re too busy telling them what they can and can’t do with their bodies. Or, we’re too busy, you know, not allowing them to make the same amount of money that a man makes.”

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Now that she’s off Instagram, we have to rely on Rihanna‘s tweets to keep us up-to-date on what’s on her mind. And one thing she’s been thinking about a lot over the past 24 hours is the death of poet/author Maya Angelou.

In fact, Rih Rih as so inspired by the passing of Dr. Angelou that in addition to posting three times about it on Wednesday, she also changed her Twitter icon into an image of Angelou — which is a totally cool, amazing tribute to a true American original.

…But here’s the thing. Now that every Rihanna tweet is accompanied by an image of Angelou (for now, anyway), going back into her feed some of her tweets feel a bit, well, weird when paired with the regal snap of the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and Mother Theresa Award recipient.

Listen Rih, we’re all for fun and nipple love, kissing and Maya Angelou praise, but maybe not all of that in the same place at the same time? A few examples of this only-on-the-Internet problem:

Free The Nipple
Angelou was all about personal freedom, but Rih Rih’s embrace of Scout Willis’ topless New York romp seems like a different kind of battle.

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“I knew I had to leave the world behind me to find out who I was,” Jennifer Lopez opens her new “First Love” video. “I knew that if I went far enough and left everything behind, I would find you.”

That’s all well and good, J. Lo, but do you mind dropping us some GPS coordinates or something? Because despite the desert setting in the A.K.A. track’s clip, you’re clearly not far from the long-fabled Fountain of Flawlessness. Don’t try to thirst-shame me — just gimme a sip.

In the meantime, I’ll gladly settle for repeatedly watching the gorgeously shot, Anthony Mandler-directed video, which stars model David Gandy (responsible for some of Dolce & Gabbana’s junkier ads) and the “I Luh Ya Papi” singer — whose body has, like, actually never looked better. Don’t believe me? Here, let’s break down all the times when Ms. Lopez’s body was sicker than ever in “First Love.”

1.) When Jennifer Lopez commands her man to get on the floor of their distressed-chic outdoor shower.

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2.) And then proceeds to get on the six-pack.

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3.) When J. Lo makes sustainable wind energy look flawless as hell.

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4.) Well hello, old friend.

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5.) When Our Lady of Endless Relatability poses like some cross between Naomi and Cindy at a ’91 desert shoot. #SameGirl

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6.) And then casually rises, back ...