{"id":1661,"date":"2013-10-02T14:04:36","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T14:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.deborahznewman.com\/?page_id=1661"},"modified":"2014-02-05T01:01:37","modified_gmt":"2014-02-05T01:01:37","slug":"writingrecent-clips-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.deborahznewman.com\/?page_id=1661","title":{"rendered":"Writing\/Recent Clips"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been a contributing writer for MTV.com since 2008, where my work has spanned everything from live event reporting to lifestyle\/entertainment news and in-depth music profiles. Though my writing today is largely inspired by MTV’s on-air content, I’ve also produced numerous interactive features (quizzes, poll\/video posts and games), built up MTV’s active online discussion boards and managed the official Twitter feed for the @MTVShowBlog<\/a>.\u00a0Below, you’ll find links to some of my most recently published articles. Please feel free to check them out in their entirety, and don’t forget to take a look at\u00a0my all-time favorite works<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Single And Fabulous? Don’t Let Couple Envy Get You Down This Holiday Season<\/a><\/h3>\n

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No relationship drama (or boring work parties!) The secret joys of ringin’ in the New Year solo.<\/p>\n

In the summer, being single is the BEST! But then, seemingly overnight, winter sets in. Suddenly, everyone you know is a Couple, and they\u2019re all hibernating together while you\u2019re forced to endure the dark, cold nights with only a Snuggie for comfort. It\u2019s enough to make\u00a0<\/em>anyone\u00a0feel like a Grinch! But before you go stealing everyone’s prezzies, we wanted to let you know: you\u2019re not alone…<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Here Comes The Bride: Ten Tips To Help You Plan The Perfect Wedding<\/a>
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Big day on the way? What you need to know before you say “I do.”<\/p>\n

Modern day engagements are easy: Boy meets girl, boy buys girl a monster diamond ring and girl excitedly breaks the news via social media. Modern day wedding planning, however? Not so much…<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Heads Up, Guys! Here Are The Best (And Worst) Shows On Your GF’s DVR<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Find out which she-shows are the least unwatchable.<\/p>\n

We know plenty of girls who watch “The Walking Dead,” “Game Of Thrones,” “Breaking Bad” (RIP) and other series that generally skew male. But if your gf’s reality shows account for more than half your DVR, it’s time you sorted through the cr\u00e8me de la crap..<\/em>.<\/div>

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Gone But Not Forgotten: The Top 7 Things We Still Miss About ‘The Hills’<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Three years later and we can still feel the rain on our skin…<\/p>\n

No matter how hard we try to fill the \u201cHills\u201c-shaped hole in our hearts, not a day goes by that we don\u2019t reminisce about The Show That Lauren Conrad Built and appreciate the happier times\u2026<\/em><\/div>

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The Five Cardinal Rules of BFFship, Revealed!<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Thou shalt obey these five BFF commandments.<\/p>\n

Are you one of those girls who doesn\u2019t get on with other ladies? Maybe it\u2019s your\u00a0bitchy resting face, maybe it\u2019s your abject hatred of shopping and \u201cSex and the City,\u201d or maybe you\u2019ve been breaking the cardinal rules of \u201cGirl Code\u201d without even knowing it…<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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10 ‘Code’-Approved (But Sort Of Embarrassing) Reasons Why It’s Good To Be A Girl<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"girlsrule(clipart)crop\"<\/a>Why being a girl totally rocks — at least 50% of the time.<\/p>\n

For all the things that suck about having two X chromosomes, there are some aspects of ladyhood we wouldn’t trade for\u00a0all the tips in Texas. Check out our 10 favorite things about being a girl (hint: it’s NOT the bathroom lines), then tell us what makes\u00a0<\/em>you\u00a0proud to be a woman of the world..<\/em><\/div>

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\"GirlCodeAZ\"<\/a>The ABCs Of ‘Girl Code’: 26 Pieces Of Very Important, Totally Unsolicited Advice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Tired of being a lady? Find out which ‘Girl Code’ rules were made to be broken.<\/p>\n

There’s a lot more to being a girl than reading chick lit and love-hating Lena Dunham…<\/em><\/div>\n

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\"CT550(border)\"<\/a>CT’s (Totally Fake) ‘Rivals II’ Reunion To-Do List<\/a><\/h4>\n

If CT had a diary, it’d look something like this…<\/p>\n

The “Rivals II” live reunion might be wrapped, but the memories of Knight sucker-slapping Frank in the face will live on forever…<\/em><\/div>

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‘RW\/RR’ Fan Fiction: ‘The Long Way Home,’ Part 2<\/a><\/h4>\n

The story continues as we journey into the inner-regions of Aneesa’s mind.<\/p>\n

Think happy thoughts. Remembering the clich\u00e9d words of her former therapist, Aneesa took a deep breath, closed her eyes and tried to shut out the chaotic scene at Phuket International Airport<\/em>…<\/div>

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‘RW\/RR’ Fan Fiction: ‘The Long Way Home,’ Part 1<\/a><\/h4>\n

Find out what happened to Jemmye and Camila after the cameras stopped rolling.<\/p>\n

It was hot. Beads of sweat rolled down Jemmye\u2019s back in quick-moving droplets as she climbed into the backseat of the giant silver S.U.V. She was angry…<\/em><\/div>\n

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In Celebration Of Cooke And Cara’s ‘Rivals II’ Superpowers, We Give Them The Comic Book Treatment<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"CCsuperheroes2\"<\/a>A comic art interpretation of Super Cara and Cooke the Girl Wonder.
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Holy Mother! Is ‘Hills’ Star Kristin Cavallari Gearing Up For Baby Number Two?<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"kcavwife\"<\/a>Is the sassy star-turned-stylish mom already looking to expand to her brood?<\/p>\n

Things might get a bit more crowded in the Cutvallari household pretty soon! Yesterday, “Hills”\u00a0alum (and suburban mom extraordinaire) Kristin Cavallari\u00a0told UsMagazine.com\u00a0that she’s already thinking about giving Camden a younger sibling \u00a0in the not-so-distant future…”<\/em><\/div>\n

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Want To Be A ‘Challenge’ All-Star? Here’s How To Walk The Walk, ‘Rivals II’-Style<\/a><\/h4>\n

What separates the rookies from the vets? Find out how to act like you got game.<\/p>\n

Think you have what it takes to hang with the “Rivals II” crew? Well, if you’re gonna go toe-to-toe with\u00a0Johnny Bananas\u00a0and the gang, you need to make sure you’re on top of your “Challenge” etiquette first…<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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In Defense Of Jemmye: Why Can’t The ‘Rivals II’ Underdog Catch A Break?<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"jemmyegreen\"<\/a>Fear of ketchup aside, Jemmye’s an all-star in the making. So why’s she the most hated girl in the house?<\/p>\n

In a game full of vets with big-time reps, it’s hard to make a name for yourself as a (relative) newbie — especially when you’re best known for your mouthy ex-boyfriend and\u00a0debilitating fear of condiments.\u00a0<\/em>But while\u00a0Jemmye\u00a0might be lacking in street cred, she’s one of the fittest, feistiest girls in the “Rivals II” house. So why can’t homegirl catch a break?<\/em><\/p>\n

For a spunky Southerner who just proved she can swim like a fish, Jemmye’s having a hard time earning respect from her peers<\/em>…<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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