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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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NBA
February 5, 2026
NBA fans have been having a field day online as each and every trade gets announced and many sat in…
Laura Rutledge
February 5, 2026
As Super Bowl excitement builds this week, ESPN host and reporter Laura Rutledge is stepping into one of the busiest…
Taylor Frankie Paul
February 3, 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul is bringing her energy to the court, officially joining the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game lineup for her…
Dara Levitan
February 1, 2026
Dara Levitan, a professional makeup artist and viral beauty creator, is one of the newest cast members of Bravo’s “Summer…
Unrivaled court
January 31, 2026
Unrivaled continues to build powerful momentum in its second season, most recently breaking an attendance record Friday night.
Charissa Thompson
January 29, 2026
Charissa Thompson is heading into Super Bowl week with a rare mix of insider access and grounded perspective. 
Mayte Garcia / Roses
January 28, 2026
Mayte Garcia is keeping Prince’s legacy alive through a foundation she started with the pop icon in 1996, and an…
Showgirls Vegas Parody
January 22, 2026
If you love the iconic film “Showgirls” and a good parody, a new show that recently debuted in Las Vegas…
Unrivaled court
January 15, 2026
Unrivaled, started by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is showing strong momentum in its second season.
Unrivaled
January 13, 2026
Unrivaled and TOGETHXR have teamed up to launch "TOGETHXR We're Unrivaled" merchandise collection, available January 16.
Cody Rigsby
January 9, 2026
January 9 is National Quitter’s Day and Peloton instructor and dancer Cody Rigsby partnered with Kashi to help people quit…
Breanna Stewart
January 7, 2026
Breanna Stewart, co-founder with Napheesa Collier of Unrivaled, shared how it got started and where she sees it going with…
Sports Illustrated
January 7, 2026
The Blast was in attendance for the Sports Illustrated 2025 Sportsperson of the Year awards in Las Vegas on Tuesday…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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…
Napheesa Collier
January 1, 2026
WNBA star and co-founder of Unrivaled, Napheesa Collier, will miss the Unrivaled season to undergo surgery on both ankles.
Premier Protein and Michelle Buteau
January 1, 2026
To help spark that renewed “go get ’em” energy, Premier Protein has partnered with “Survival of the Thickest” star Michelle…
Dr. Rachel Mason
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…
Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling
December 27, 2025
Sunday night's "'90s After Dark Party" at Voltaire in Las Vegas has been cancelled by Tori Spelling due to illness.
Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling
December 26, 2025
Voltaire in Las Vegas is turning back the clock with its high-energy "’90s After Dark Party with Brian Austin Green…
Jenelle Evans
December 25, 2025
"Teen Mom" alum Jenelle Evans is stepping into her post-divorce glow-up, sharing more details about her decision to undergo a…