Posh, pristine, prestigious. PSHAW! None of that pretentious posturing is necessary for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards!

This is a fun-loving celebration of all the stuff we all loved in the last year... where that old red carpet turns bright and shiny orange and sweet slime is always on standby for the right moment! Yeah, we're talking about the real world, and in Zwinktopia, too!

The awards show is less than a week away, airing Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST on Nickelodeon. Then we'll find out whether President Obama and his beautiful wife Michelle can beat Edward and Bella for Favorite Couple! Or maybe it'll be Edward and Jacob! Or even Neytiri & Jake from "Avatar"! Can Black Eyed Peas boom boom boom the blimp away from the Jonas Brothers, Coldplay and Linkin Park? And the biggest question of all... who's gonna get slimed?!

Oh the suspense!! Don't know what to do with all that excitement? Join in on the festivities over at Stage Z!

Speaking of slime...

Music! It's the spice of life and it's the latest in new features that have been steadily coming into Zwinktopia!

But where does it come from? Ms. Information did a little investigative reporting and found out that this feature is, at least for the foreseeable future, here to stay. But who's in charge of programming the music that's making you move!

Meet Mister DJ, Music Director at ZWNK. Mister DJ took a moment to answer a few of our burning questions. Here's what he had to say!

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I'm super excited to introduce our newest store to hit Zwinktopia, Good Sportz!

Here , you'll find all your favorite official college fan gear including: jerseys, t-shirts, cheerleading outfits and more! And don't forget to show your spirit with fun new room decor too!

So, while the NCAA is gearing up for March Madness, here in Zwinktopia we are hosting our own March Mayhem! You'll have the chance to earn 3x the ZBucks when playing Jock Jam! all month long!!! So, what are you waiting for? Start earning!

Oh, and just as a heads up... we'll be adding new gear periodically, so if you don't see your favorite team check back or Drop me a ZNote and tell me what team and gear you'd like to see in Good Sportz!

Enjoy!

Z's Greetings has loads of awesome Spring e-cards for your sending pleasure! I don't know about you, but I'm done with the winter blues. This is definitely my favorite time of the year! All our favorite celebs will be out soon wearing all the fabulous new clothes that the warmer weather has to offer!

From St. Patrick's Day to April Fool's Day, from Easter to Passover, from Birthdays to Mother's Day – oh yes, we have A LOT to celebrate!

Head over to Z's Greetings and share your ready-for-Spring attitude with all your friends on Zwinky!

xoxo

Miss P

Hey, Zwinky friends!

Spring is just around the corner. And as you shed last season's Zwinky winter line, so should you shed your profile's old layout. Spring forward with floral prints from our sister site Webfetti. Check out their cute Flowers, Retro and Daisy Pattern backgrounds. Or if Zwinktopia's Lair is more your speed, post rockin' Punk Flannel, Goth or Dark Roses layouts on your page.

Plus, count down to your fave spring events. Spring Break comes up soon, which means it's only a few weeks 'til your school prom! Track the days, hours and minutes until these big events with free widgets from Webfetti.

Last but not least, gear up for spring Zwinky weddings! Propose to your Zwinky girlfriend or boyfriend by adding a virtual engagement ring to her profile. And say "congrats" to the bride and groom avatars when you post cute wedding glitter graphics to their pages.

This spring, add bling to make your profile bloom! Until next time, Zwinky chums!

Okay, so anyone who knows Ms. Information knows that she's what you might call "a speculator." And I knooooow that this year's show hasn't even happened yet. So why am I already thinking about the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards?!

Maybe it's cuz I've just had a sneak peek at a new Nickelodeon show that is sure to get at least a nod or two this time next year!

The show is "Victorious" and you can catch the series premiere right after this year's awards show on March 27!

It stars someone we all already know and love as Lola Martinez on "Zoey 101," Victoria Justice. Or maybe you remember her as Tammi Dyson in "Spectacular!" Or maybe her quick spots on "Gilmore Girls," "Everwood", "iCarly" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" got your attention. Or maybe her cover of Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" impressed you like it impressed me. You get the point!

Well, singing and acting come together for her again in "Victorious," where she stars as Tori Vega, a singer and dancer in a Hollywood performing arts high school. Tori's got a lot to learn about herself in this half-hour comedy that includes a supporting cast full of fun characters.

If real life Victoria's success is any indication of how her character Tori will fare, she'll always come out on top!

Speaking of victorious...

It's the second Sunday of March. And while we're all excited for Spring, the one bummer is that we lose an hour when Daylight Savings begins. So don't frown while you set those clocks in your Zwinky dorm forward an hour. Let's put a happy face on it. Here's a little something you can post to your profile or to your friends Znotes.

How AMAZING was the Oscars on Sunday?! The 2010 Academy Awards blew me away! From the awards to the fashion, I couldn't get enough! This year the celebs really came out swinging! There were so many fantastic dresses, suits and accessories that I could barely go a minute without gasping at the screen! This year it was all about blue, gold, muted colors and bracelets instead of necklaces!

I've decided to recreate some of my favorite outfits of the evening in Zwinky! We have so many clothes and accessories to choose from over at the Zwinchester, that I didn't find it hard at all to put together some of my favorite looks from Oscar night! You can find all of my looks either within the Zwinky wardrobe or at Avenue Z!

First, let's talk about Mariah Carey. Now, our girl Mariah is definitely one to take risks, and this Sunday was no different! This Oscar nominee looked gorgeous with her beautiful brown waves and Valentino Haute Couture gown in midnight-blue accessorized with a Judith Leiber clutch. I must say, I even loved the slit that was added to the dress! You take those risks, girl! She looked fabulous!

How can you recreate this look in Zwinky? Well take a look at my Zwinky Mariah!

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There's no academy in charge... no guild or secret committee. It's you! You are the ones who determine what's the best, which is the greatest, who will take home a coveted blimp as the prize for a job well done!

Your vote absolutely counts when it comes to determining the winners of the 2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards! What was your favorite movie? Who's your favorite music group? And new this year, which duo is your favorite couple?

Don't pass up this opportunity to let your voice be heard... and to win a prize of your own! To vote, just click on one of the ballot boxes (shown above) that are scattered all over Zwinktopia, including Stage Z. Remember, you must enter the Nickelodeon voting page through Zwinky in order to get your gift!

The Kids' Choice winners will be announced at the awards show, airing Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST on Nickelodeon.

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