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Justin Bieber will be the latest under-25 celeb to be honored by Variety’s Power of Youth on October 24th. The annual event highlights young stars who use their position of influence for social change and are involved in charitable organizations. Keke Palmer, Jesse McCartney and Miranda Cosgrove have been celebrated in the past.

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Variety’s Power Of Youth event was held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on December 5th and iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove came out to support the initiative. From Variety.com’s website:

Variety’s Power Of Youth initiative is focused on encouraging top young talent to become involved with philanthropic and humanitarian causes, using their positions in popular culture to motivate others to do the same.

Two of the organizations benefiting from the teen event were the Starlight Children’s Foundation and LA’s Best. Miranda also was one of five invited teen celebs honored for their work through the year and her charity was highlighted: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Nickelodeon’s newest star Victoria Justice, made an appearance at Variety’s Power Of Youth event that took place on December 5th in Los Angeles. The party was held at Paramount Studios and benefited the Starlight Children’s Foundation and LA’s Best.

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon actress Christian Serratos was on hand for Variety’s Power of Youth event that took place December 5th. The benefit raised money and awareness for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and LA’s Best. Enjoy the photos.

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True Jackson VP star Keke Palmer attended the Los Angeles party held at Paramount Studios by Variety. The Power of Youth event raised money and awareness for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and LA’s Best. The Nickelodeon actress was one of five teens who had their year long work highlighted and honored. Her personal charitable organization? Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Great work!

Enjoy the pics from the December 5th event.

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Jesse McCartney was on hand on December 5th at Variety’s Power Of Youth event benefiting the Starlight Children’s Foundation and LA’s Best. The singer and actor was honored for his ongoing commitment to the City of Hope organization. Enjoy the pics from the weekend.

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