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Hugh Jackman can add one more thing to his repertoire, because the star displayed his talent for spinning a basketball while backstage during an NBA game. The star of “The Greatest Showman” was backstage at Madison Square Garden during a recent New York Knicks game and he met up with Harlem Globetrotter stars Cheese Chisholm Hot Shot Swanson. Read More: https://theblast.com/hugh-jackman-harlem-globetrotter-basketball-skills/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Wendy Williams is apologizing to fans who thought she may have been a little extra whacky on Thursday’s show, blaming the behavior on a reaction to pain medication. The host of the “The Wendy Williams Show,” apologized Friday morning for those that thought her show was “less than stellar,” and said she’s still dealing with the pain from a hairline fracture on her upper arm. Read More: https://theblast.com/wendy-williams-apologizes-pain-medication-tv-show/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

The two artists who created a mural in honor of Jason Momoa impressed the star so much, he gave them tickets to his “Aquaman” premiere after they painted a tribute to the King of Atlantis. The Blast spoke with airbrush/aerosol artists, Matty Bro Art and Ezra Clayton, who tell us they were gifted red carpet passes by Momoa’s team after they unveiled the colorful mural Monday in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia showcasing the superhero holding the Trident of Poseidon. Read More: https://theblast.com/jason-momoa-aquaman-mural-artists-premiere-australia/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

“Mob Wives” star Drita D’Avanzo may be transitioning from a gangster to a gangsta after showcasing her lyrical talent. D’Avanzo was in her car when she decided to drop a personalized verse to Nicki Minaj‘s “Good Form,” and touted her life as a “Lady Boss” in Staten Island. Read More: https://theblast.com/drita-davanzo-nicki-minaj-good-form-freestyle/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Bethenny Frankel is trying to give back to the people who helped her during a dire situation, and she’s going to the mattresses. Sources close to the “Real Housewives of New York” star tell The Blast that Frankel is currently trying to secure a donation of over 200 twin mattresses for hospital beds at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts. Read More: https://theblast.com/real-housewives-bethenny-frankel-hospital-mattress-donation/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Meek Mill is not standing idly by after his grandmother’s Philadelphia home was vandalized with a racist message. Sources close to the rapper tell The Blast Meek is currently filing a report with Philadelphia police after discovering someone tagged a hate-fueled word outside his grandmother’s house Monday night in South Philadelphia. Meek posted surveillance video of the crime on Tuesday, which showed a light-skinned man approaching the building to write “ACORN.” Read More: https://theblast.com/meek-mill-police-report-grandmothers-home-vandalized-racist/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Do not trip and fall around 50 Cent unless you’re prepared for footage of the embarrassing moment to go viral. Dream Doll unfortunately learned that lesson after taking a major, painful-looking spill while hanging out with 50 in dangerously wobbly shoes. Fortunately, Dream, who appeared on season 8 of “Love & Hip Hop,” was smart and beat 50 to the punch by posting surveillance footage of her tumble before he could take his shot. Read More: https://theblast.com/50-cent-trolls-dream-doll-love-hip-hop/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Bethenny Frankel is on the mend after a nasty allergy caused her to have such a severe reaction, the reality star thought she was suffering a stroke. The Blast obtained the dispatch audio for a medical response after a 911 call was placed Sunday afternoon in Massachusetts while the “Real Housewives of New York” star was in the throws of a bad reaction. Read More: https://theblast.com/bethenny-frankel-hospitalized-fish-allergy-911-call/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

It’s not unusual for the makers of “Fortnite” to use popular dances as emotes in the hit game and now Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the company for taking his “Carlton Dance” and making money from it. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, the former “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star is suing Epic Games for what he calls an “unauthorized use” of his signature move. Read More: https://theblast.com/alfonso-ribeiro-fortnite-carlton-dance-lawsuit/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Kelly Clarkson may have a bigger test ahead than originally planned, because as she’s preparing to launch her new daytime talk show, she will also be proving herself to possibly take over dancing duties for Ellen DeGeneres once the comedian calls it quits on her longtime show. We’re told after many appearances by Clarkson on Ellen’s show, the singer became a clear favorite to jump into the daytime talk world. Earlier this year, the “Since U Been Gone” star got her first shot when she interviewed Ellen after the comedian thought she’d make a great host. Read More: https://theblast.com/kelly-clarkson-daytime-talk-show-takeover-ellen-degeneres/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Ashley Graham was the center of attention during the Miss Universe Contest, but only because she fell down a flight of stairs while rushing backstage. The Sports Illustrated star was hosting the annual pageant at the Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand when the accident occurred during a costume change. Read More: https://theblast.com/ashley-graham-miss-universe-injury-fall-down-stairs/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Master P didn’t make it rain on Sunday morning … he made it snow! The rap legend joined forces with his girlfriend, Simin Hashemizadeh, to help her Simin Hope Foundation bring the Christmas spirit to North Hollywood. Read More: https://theblast.com/master-p-simin-hope-foundation-toy-giveaway/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

JWoww‘s estranged husband was seen in the back of a police cruiser after a fight between the two reality stars got out of control. Roger Mathews recorded a series of videos after he claims police showed up to the house he shares with the “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” star. Read More: https://theblast.com/jwoww-jersey-shore-roger-mathews-restraining-order-police/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

If you thought Blac Chyna wanted to lash out at Kylie Jenner before … you ain’t seen nothing yet. Kylie just filed to register a trademark for the term, “KYLASH,” for the purposes of mascara, eyelash extension fibers, artificial eyelashes, eyelash tint and non-medicated eyelash serums. Read More: https://theblast.com/kylie-jenner-kylash-eyelash-blac-chyna/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Lisa Marie Presley is not in rehab and has been sober for a long stretch of time, one of the key reasons she has been given custody of her daughters for months. Sources close to Elvis Presley’s daughter tell The Blast that Presley has been sober for over two years. A report today claims that Presley has been in outpatient treatment for at least two months but we are told that is not the case. Read More: https://theblast.com/lisa-marie-presley-sober-not-in-rehab/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

One can only guess what the topic of conversation was when Matt Damon had dinner with Lindsay Shookus. The “Good Will Hunting” star, who’s set to host “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, was seen Tuesday night leaving Lattanzi Restaurant in NYC after a dinner with the “SNL” crew. Shookus is a longtime producer on the show. Read More: https://theblast.com/matt-damon-lindsay-shookus-saturday-night-live/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Offset finally has someone in his corner fighting for his relationship with Cardi B, because 50 Cent is not giving up on rekindling the flame of love between the two stars. Monday night, Cardi posted about her “Money” music video coming out, and 50 Cent crept into her comments to offer some relationship advice. “That’s a cute outfit but you gotta go home,” 50 advised, adding, “That boy love you girl.” Read More: https://theblast.com/50-cent-cardi-b-offset-advice/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Nicki Minaj‘s boyfriend has quite an extensive rap sheet, because along with a conviction for attempted rape, he also served hard time for killing a man. According to the criminal complaint for Kenny Petty from the Queens County District Attorney, Petty pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of a man named Lamont Robinson. Read More: https://theblast.com/nicki-minaj-boyfriend-kenny-petty-prison-shooting-death-manslaughter/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

If you’re looking for Jax Taylor to be the same reality star jerk while the newest season of “Vanderpump Rules” plays out, you’re in for a surprise. Stassi Schroeder was out in NYC promoting her new book, “Next Level Basic,” when she talked about Jax’s character arc for the new season of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Vanderpump‘s reality show. Read More: https://theblast.com/stassi-schroeder-jax-taylor-vanderpump-rules-change-book/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

You can take Miley Cyrus out of the party, but you can’t take the party out of Miley Cyrus. While out promoting her new song with Mark Ronson, “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart,” Cyrus looked glamorous as she was mobbed by fans while leaving the Z-100 radio station. Read More: https://theblast.com/miley-cyrus-nothing-breaks-like-heart-promotion-weed/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

“American Idol” favorite William Hung made a rare appearance to relive his glory days and sang some of his greatest hits for one of the rowdiest holiday crowds in the country. The Blast obtained video of Hung singing his “AI” trademark jam, Ricky Martin‘s “She Bangs,” at Common Ground in NYC during the annual SantaCon pub crawl. Read More: https://theblast.com/american-idol-william-hung-she-bangs-santacon/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Tara Reid is accusing the producers of “Sharknado” of making a killing off her face by licensing her image for slot machines without her permission, and now the actress is fishing for $100 million in damages. On December 6, the actress sued Asylum Entertainment and SYFY Media Productions, and according to documents, accuses them of false endorsement and misappropriation of celebrity likeness. Read More: https://theblast.com/tara-reid-sharknado-slot-machine-lawsuit/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Morgan Freeman‘s TV show on religion and culture has taken him far and wide, and most recently the actor was blessed by one of the holiest figures in India. The “Shawshank Redemption” star traveled to Kathmandu at the end of November for his National Geographic series, “The Story of God with Morgan Freeman.” He was even spotted by the U.S. Embassy in Nepal walking around town. Read More: https://theblast.com/morgan-freeman-jainism-nepal-monk-india/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

Cardi B needed a little sunshine and rainbows in her life since breaking up with Offset, so she went to Florida and changed up her look. The hip-hop star was the host Wednesday night at E11EVEN MIAMI during the annual Art Basel festival, and was sporting a brand new rainbow hairdo. Read More: https://theblast.com/cardi-b-art-basel-miami-club-offset-split/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews

After initially refusing, Kevin Hart issued an apology for his Anti-Gay comments from the past and said he will not host the Oscars. He just made the announcement that he voluntarily stepped down, and “I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.” Read More: https://theblast.com/kevin-hart-refuses-apologize-academy-awards/ Check out https://theblast.com/ Like Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theblastnews/ Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blast/ Follow Us On Twitter! https://twitter.com/theblastnews