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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February 5, 2026
NBA fans have been having a field day online as each and every trade gets announced and many sat in…
February 5, 2026
Inside Super Bowl Prep With ESPN’s Laura Rutledge: Big Game Energy, Must-Have Snacks & Media Madness
As Super Bowl excitement builds this week, ESPN host and reporter Laura Rutledge is stepping into one of the busiest…
February 3, 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul is bringing her energy to the court, officially joining the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game lineup for her…
February 1, 2026
Dara Levitan, a professional makeup artist and viral beauty creator, is one of the newest cast members of Bravo’s “Summer…
January 31, 2026
Unrivaled continues to build powerful momentum in its second season, most recently breaking an attendance record Friday night.
January 29, 2026
Charissa Thompson is heading into Super Bowl week with a rare mix of insider access and grounded perspective.
January 28, 2026
Mayte Garcia is keeping Prince’s legacy alive through a foundation she started with the pop icon in 1996, and an…
January 22, 2026
If you love the iconic film “Showgirls” and a good parody, a new show that recently debuted in Las Vegas…
January 15, 2026
Unrivaled, started by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is showing strong momentum in its second season.
January 13, 2026
Unrivaled and TOGETHXR have teamed up to launch "TOGETHXR We're Unrivaled" merchandise collection, available January 16.
January 9, 2026
January 9 is National Quitter’s Day and Peloton instructor and dancer Cody Rigsby partnered with Kashi to help people quit…
January 7, 2026
Breanna Stewart, co-founder with Napheesa Collier of Unrivaled, shared how it got started and where she sees it going with…
January 7, 2026
The Blast was in attendance for the Sports Illustrated 2025 Sportsperson of the Year awards in Las Vegas on Tuesday…
January 2, 2026
It's that time of year again when we honor the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year. This year's award goes…
January 1, 2026
WNBA star and co-founder of Unrivaled, Napheesa Collier, will miss the Unrivaled season to undergo surgery on both ankles.
January 1, 2026
To help spark that renewed “go get ’em” energy, Premier Protein has partnered with “Survival of the Thickest” star Michelle…
December 27, 2025
From subtle tweaks to next-level glow-ups, a Las Vegas plastic surgeon is spilling what beauty trends she feels will dominate…
December 27, 2025
Sunday night's "'90s After Dark Party" at Voltaire in Las Vegas has been cancelled by Tori Spelling due to illness.
December 26, 2025
Voltaire in Las Vegas is turning back the clock with its high-energy "’90s After Dark Party with Brian Austin Green…
