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About Melanie VanDerveer

Melanie VanDerveer is an entertainment writer and editor for The Blast. Originally from New Jersey and now residing in Las Vegas, Melanie started her professional writing career in 2007 as a newspaper reporter. With a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Melanie has experience in social media management, writing everything from blogs to breaking news to features. When she isn't writing, she enjoys WNBA and NBA games, exploring Vegas, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

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Tax season can bring on some added stress, but Tori Dunlap has a solution to make it a little easier…
Lisa Vanderpump
March 24, 2026
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Red Bull Dance Your Style
March 22, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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March 19, 2026
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March 17, 2026
Jools Lebron, who rose to viral fame with the "very demure, very mindful" trend, is opening up about the toll…
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March 17, 2026
Step beyond the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip into a world where reality blurs with imagination and fun…
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March 15, 2026
Viral TikTok content creator and podcast host Bobbi Althoff is sharing how much she had to spend to dissolve her…
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March 14, 2026
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Max Alexander
March 12, 2026
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March 8, 2026
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March 7, 2026
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March 6, 2026
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