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Vinny's never been obsessed with soaking up the sun's rays (see: He's never thrown a temper tantrum over it), but with all the spray-tanning he did in Miami, we thought he'd at least do the bare minimum in the winter.

Judging by the photos he took a few weeks ago, we have a feeling he's been too busy to deal with fake 'n' baking, or he's trying out for a role in a vampire-themed film. At the Time Warner Cable launch of SignatureHome in New York City, Vin looked nice and preppy (like his buddy Pauly D), but his skin was seriously pale!

+ Do you like seeing Vin with porcelain skin, or are you a bigger fan of the golden glow? Let us know whether or not it's time for him to better represent the "Jersey Shore"!

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Tonight's "True Life" explored the stories of three people living with Albinism. Jennie, Zane and Zach all dealt with the genetic disorder differently, but each of them had the same strong determination to overcome their obstacles. We recently had the opportunity to check in with them--take a look at the follow-up Q&As below:

JENNIE

What are you up to now?
I am currently finishing out my senior year of high school. I've been busy applying to colleges and working on audition pieces for the schools that require them. I recently got my driver's license, so that's been cool.

When we stopped filming you'd decided to shift your focus to a career in theater. How's that going?
It's going pretty well. I started taking classes at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte, which is a professional children's theater. It's a lot of work, but I really enjoy it and I'm learning a lot. I'm also working on some auditions so I can get into a professional acting program for college. In August I was cast in the movie "My Redneck Roots." It wasn't a huge role, but I did have lines. I'm just rolling with the punches for right now.

What was it like to share your story with MTV?
It was an awesome experience. People rarely understand what Albinism is about, so it was a cool opportunity. Few people get the chance to really share their story with the world and I am so lucky that I got to. I feel like I have a voice that's going to be heard. I also hope that when people see the episode they'll see that it doesn't matter if you're different; you can do whatever you want despite the obstacles.

ZANE

What are you up to now?
I'm still in Iowa at Waldorf. It's finals week and I can't wait to go back home to my family and friends in Texas. Bobby and I are living the dream one day at a time here in good 'ole Forest City, Iowa. I'm training hard every day preparing myself physically and mentally for the 2011 football season.

How did your Albinism impact your transition to college?
My Albinism had little impact in my transition to college. Everyone here is nice and very accepting. I'm still having trouble with the ladies, but oh well, what can a man do? Living in Iowa has really impacted the way I look at myself--I never would have thought I'd be this comfortable. I owe my family and friends a huge thanks for staying by my side through all the tough times.

Are you still playing football? How's that going?
Yes, I'm still playing football at Waldorf College. My team and I are currently in the off-season. We're working very hard every day prepare ourselves for the 2011 season. I'm so excited to touch the field next year and I believe that my work ethic, ability and intensity will bring an edge that the team's been missing. We will be successful next year!

What is your advice for young adults with Albinism pursuing their dreams?
Keep your head up high and don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Your dreams are your dreams--never let anyone impact them. Get better at one small thing every day that contributes to your overall dream, because eventually, all those small things will add up. One day you'll be able to look back and say that you did it.

ZACH

What are you up to now?
I'm getting ready for college and can't wait until graduation.

Have you gotten your license? If so, how is your driving?
I haven't gotten my license yet because I want a car to drive first.

How is your mom handling this level of independence? Does she let you drive by yourself?
My mom is still not too excited about me driving but I do very well every time I drive.

What was it like to share your story with us?
I enjoyed having MTV down and sharing my story.

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Today I learned something new about myself–-I can do splits! How did I learn this, you ask? By going ballroom dancing with WWE champion “The Miz”!

The Miz is the guy we all love to hate--he brings it in the ring, kills it on the mic and has the strength to conquer all. I wasn’t sure what to expect from him in person, but he was actually really cool and totally down to ChaCha with me across the dance floor.

Mike Mizanin started his career in reality TV as a cast member on "Real World: Back to New York" in 2001. He then competed in numerous “Real World/Road Rules" challenges, but said he always wanted to be a wrestler … and not just any wrestler. The most decorated of all time!

Well, some wishes do come true because Mike's currently the reigning world champion and has a huge fan base!

Dancing with The Miz was something I will never forget. He’s really good at it! We did lifts and dips and used lots of fancy footwork. I felt like a cast member from "Dancing with the Stars," and let me tell you, it was TOUGH! My whole body’s sore, but it was totally worth it. The best part was the ostrich feather dress I got to wear! Karina Smirnoff, eat your heart out!

Check out the video of my fun time with The Miz:

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Over the weekend, Snooki attended Jason Hope's Ludacris-mas event in Arizona and snapped some photos of herself chillin' with Lo Bosworth and Stephanie Pratt. Either Snooki was just showing the girls how to have a good time (which makes sense, considering Lo's recent split with almost-fiance, Scott Hochstadt), or she was getting the scoop on life in Hollyweird. Or both! (Don't forget, reports surfaced last month that the Poughkeepsie Princess wants to hang up her New Jersey flag and head out west to La La Land. Hmm.)

+ Think Snooki was just enjoying a night out with some unexpected friends, or might she have a relocation plan up her SBTS (or the third option: we're overreacting)? Tell us how you'd feel about the "Jersey Shore" castie making a move to L.A.

Photos courtesy of Sn00ki

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With the end of 2010 less than two weeks away--gasp--we felt the need for some obligatory year-end reflecting and reminiscing, "Teen Mom" style. So, just what were some of our favorite moments? We loved when Kyle first met Maci's son, Bentley--it was an awkward and touching interaction--and we're still overwhelmed with emotion from seeing Tyler and Catelynn reunite with their daughter, Carly.

Relive more "Teen Mom" memories with us by checking out the video below, where you'll also see one of Farrah's most heartfelt moments. This instrumental scene gave us chills (and still does), as it was the first time she let down her guard in therapy and opened up about her baby's deceased father.

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Take that, Kardashian Klan! You're not the only family capable of making a holiday-themed Christmas card (well, there's really nothing cheery about the K-Dash photo, but still). Check out our crafty "Jersey Shore" holiday greeting, complete with the newest housemate, Deena Nicole, and custom-made elf slippers constructed just for Vinny! We can't wait to see what this eightsome brings to the table come Jan. 6th.

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Chasing down healthy food is no easy task, especially when labels throw deceiving claims at consumers ("fat free" can often be worse for you than regular options). Test your health knowledge by examining some popular kitchen items--it's not always clear which one is better to eat, so it's important that you understand nutritional contents.

MARGARINE vs. BUTTER
1 tsp of margarine: 34 calories, 3.8g of fat (.6g saturated), 44mg sodium
1 tsp of butter (without salt): 102 calories, 11.5g of fat (7.3g saturated), 2mg sodium
Takeaway: Butter is very high in saturated fat (bad fat), but low in sodium. Not all margarine is the same (some brands are worse than butter), so when selecting one make sure you read the nutritional label carefully.

VEGGIE BURGER vs. TURKEY BURGER
1 Amy's All American All American Veggie Burger (no bun): 120 calories, 390mg sodium, 15g carbs
1 Foster Farms Turkey Patty (no bun): 150 calories, 80mg sodium, 22g protein
Takeaway: Veggie burgers are high in vitamins and low in calories, but this particular brand is fairly high in sodium. Most ready-made burgers (prepackaged) are high in salt so examining the nutritional info is key.

SKIM MILK vs. SOY MILK
1 cup skim milk: 86 calories, .4g fat (.3 saturated), 127mg sodium, 11.9 carbs, 8.4 protein
1 cup soy milk: 100 calories, 4g fat (.5g saturated), 120mg sodium, 8g carbs, 7.0g protein
Takeaway: While soy milk is a viable lactose-free alternative, it can be very high in sugar, so it's essential that you select an unsweetened option. It's important to note that some studies suggest that soy can affect hormone production.

PEANUT BUTTER vs. ALMOND BUTTER
1 Tbsp of peanut butter: 94 calories, 8g fat (1.7g saturated), 73.5mg sodium, 3.1g carbs
1 Tbsp of almond butter: 101 calories, 9.5g fat (.9g saturated), 2mg sodium, 3.4g carbs
Takeaway: There's little difference between these two spreads, until you focus on sodium counts. Regular peanut butter (and again, not all jars are the same) is incredibly high in sodium, plus most brands are chock-full of hydrogenated oils and sugar. The better low-cholesterol/no sugar option is almond butter.

+ If you're interested in MTV's commitment to health and fitness, make sure you tune in Dec. 29 at 10/9c for the premiere of "I Used To Be Fat," a new series that follows the inspirational journey of overweight teens as they try to change their lives through weight loss.

All estimated calories are from caloriecount.about.com

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Over the weekend, Snooki put her game bronze face on and attended the grand opening of a New Jersey-based tanning salon (with boyfriend Jionni LaValle in tow, of course), and there was something very different about her famous mane. The fake-and-bake-obsessed reality TV star ditched her blonde highlights and reverted back to her original shade: blacker than black. And it looks like her man must be a big fan of the new look, because the two got it on inside a tanning bed (see pic below).

+ When we asked a month ago, 71% of you said you preferred Snooki's darker 'do over her latest experimental hues. Tell us in the comments if you stand by your vote!

Photos: Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images, Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

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Ever walk around town and spot someone that looks awfully similar to you, or been prompted on Facebook to change your profile pic to a celebrity carbon copy? Even though we're all individuals -- yawn -- we can't help but take notice when two people share the same quirky features, especially when one of them is a member of the "Jersey Shore" cast. Take a look at our list of doppelgangers below:

VINNY and DRAKE
Ignoring the obvious differences, these dudes carry themselves the same way and even have identical red carpet stances. (Quick, someone get Vinny a Louis change pouch!)

SNOOKI and CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Think back to 2003 when Christina was better known as Xtina, and she hung out in boxing rings in scantily clad chaps with Busta Rhymes and gaggles of girls. Now do you see the striking resemblance between the two bronzed babes?

PAULY D and CARMINE GOTTI
The grandson of the late John Gotti, Carmine was probably the first spiky-haired tanorexic man that we were introduced to (via reality TV, of course). The former "Growing Up Gotti" star currently sports a shaved head, but the two fellas both love the music biz and share similarly shaped eyebrows.

SAMMI and KRISTIN KREUK
Kristin is a Canadian-born actress that played Lana Lang on The CW's "Smallville," but it's not her acting chops that has us sold. Her silky straight hair and mystical eyes look just like Miss Sweetheart's. Wonder if she can throw a punch like Sammi, too?

JWOWW and JENNIFER CONNELLY
These two ladies look like they could totally be sisters (ok, ok, half-sisters)--they practically have identical bone structure. JCONN should pay a visit to Seaside and see if people ask her for autographs or T-shirts from the Shore Store!

+ Were we spot on, or did we skip over some celeb twins? (Sorry, Angelina. We know you want to be on this list alongside Kim Kardashian, but it was way too much of a stretch.) Let us know, then check out the new "Jersey Shore" promo video below, where Ronnie discovers his own lookalike.

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Barbara Walters recently recognized the "Jersey Shore" cast as part of her annual "10 Most Fascinating People of 2010" special, and there are a lot more accolades to dole out when you divide everybody up. Take Snooki--that girl deserves a ton of shout-outs for her 2010 antics. And we're not the only ones who think so!

Satirical news source TheOnion.com has reluctantly (and without any irony) named Snooki No. 2 on their "People Who Mattered in 2010" list, writing "As evidenced by this piece, Snooki has dominated year-in-review lists nationwide, which, let's be honest, is as much the fault of readers as anyone else." Ouch, guess that means us (and, well you guys aren't in the clear either), but who cares? Snooki, we salute you for even making your mark on the grumpy intellectuals!

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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