
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 working out, NBA games, hiking, and spending time with her three sons. Story idea? Contact Melanie at mv@theblast.com.
- Sports
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- Entertainment
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- Entertainment
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- Viral Voices
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- Sports
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- Exclusive Details
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- Viral Voices
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- Sports
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- Viral Voices
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- Sports
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- Opinion
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- Sports
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- Viral Voices
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- Stars
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- Opinion
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