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One Direction wants to make the world a better place before going on hiatus next year. The band released a new three-minute video on Monday called “Dear World Leaders” in which Directioners from 172 countries describe the ideal world in which they want to live. Watch the below.

The project was developed from a month-long social media campaign that brought fans together using the hashtag #action1D. Within hours of the challenge being issued, submissions were received from as far away as Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, and South Africa.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the fans’ response to ‘action/1D,’” says Harry Styles in the video. “They continue to amaze us with their passion and dedication, and this film goes to show how engaged they are in the issues that affect them.”

Many voices heard in the final clip speak of eradicating hunger, poverty, and illness. Others hope to bring about equal rights for everyone.

“I really hope world leaders take notice of what we and our fans are saying,” adds Niall Horan. “Hillary Clinton tweeted us her support of ‘action/1D’ last month. I’m hoping President Obama watches it next.”

Announcing the release of the clip on twitter, Louis Tomlinson told 1D faithful. “We couldn’t have done it without you.” Check out the video below of “Dear World Leaders,” and tell Gossip Cop what you think

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Taylor Swift did NOT diss Miley Cyrus or any other stars at a secret MTV Video Music Awards after-party on Sunday, despite a wholly inaccurate report. Gossip Cop can exclusively correct the claim, which was made by a webloid that has a spotty record when it comes to reporting about the “Shake It Off” singer. A source tells us the story is absolutely “not true.”

According to RadarOnline, Swift’s celebrity-bashing actually began at the Republic Records post-VMAs party, where she was supposedly trash-talking Ariana Grande and “made it clear to security not to let” the fellow singer near her. Swift’s alleged mean-girl actions were said to continue after leaving the shindig, as Radar claims the superstar then hosted an exclusive house party. And the site even says it knows what happened behind those closed doors.

Radar alleges Swift boozed it up at her Los Angeles with BFF Selena Gomez and more of her gal pals, and they used the private get-together to supposedly make fun of Cyrus’ VMAs hosting job. The webloid’s “eyewitness” (yes, they are actually claiming to have a “witness” at Swift’s alleged private party) says Gomez and Swift discussed how they “thought Cyrus’ VMAs antics — from smoking marijuana to flashing her nipple — were obnoxious and annoying.” The “eyewitness” even alleges to Radar that the girls were “in stitches, doubled over from laughing” over Cyrus’ just-released song.

But Gossip Cop has learned all the allegations are fabricated. First off, a source close to the situation exclusively tells us that Swift did not brush off Grande at the Republic Records gathering. “Ariana and Taylor did hang out at the party,” says our impeccable insider.

What’s more, we’re told Swift did NOT host any kind of party at her home afterward. In fact, Gossip Cop’s rock-solid source says Swift arrived home alone. So not only did the singer NOT close out her night by making fun of Cyrus at a private gathering, but there WAS NO private gathering at all. We know it’s hard to believe, but RadarOnline got this one completely WRONG.

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President Obama’s decision to appear on the NBC reality series “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” has angered PETA. On Monday, Obama left for Alaska, where he will observe the impact of climate change and get a lesson in survival techniques in the woods from Grylls. But the animal right group is upset the president is appearing on the show with the controversial British adventurer.

PETA calls Grylls’ show the “bottom of the barrel” and “sexist.” The organization’s president Ingrid Newark tells Gossip Cop, “This internationally condemned program, on which women have been bullied into slitting a baby pig’s throat and eating a mouse soaked in urine, is the last place for the 44th president to be seen.” She adds, “There are far better ways to get the message about global climate change out than by appearing on this disgusting show.”

So far, the White House has not responded to PETA’s comments. Obama is the first sitting president to appear on “Running Wild with Bear Grylls.” He joins other such notables who have been on the survival show, including Ed Helms and Tom Arnold.

Obama’s episode is slated to air later this year on NBC. Tell Gossip Cop what you think about the president appearing “Running Wild with Bear Grylls.”